Holiday pet sitting across the north metro
Travel for the holidays while Hope and her small team keep your pets home, on their routine, and calm through the busy weeks.
Why holidays are the hardest weeks to find a sitter
Everyone travels at the same time. Kennels fill up, sitters get booked, and the pets left at home deal with guests, noise and broken routines.
Holiday pet sitting is the same careful care Hope’s team gives all year, planned earlier and with a few extra steps for the things that only happen on holidays.
Dates book up early
Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break fill first. Reaching out two to four weeks ahead gives you the best chance.
Fireworks scare pets
July 4th and New Year’s Eve are loud. Many dogs pace, hide or try to bolt when they hear them.
Routines slip
Meals and medication times drift when a house is busy. A written care plan keeps them on schedule.
An empty house shows
Packages pile up on the porch in December. Your sitter brings them in and keeps lights on in the evening.
From families who travel
Our family loves taking week-long vacations, but leaving our two dogs behind is never easy. … On our next family vacation, we won’t hesitate to trust Hope to care for both our dogs and our home again.
Hope took exceptional care of our pets and home while we were away. She was dependable, trustworthy, and kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us complete peace of mind.
Plan it early, then enjoy your trip
Holiday sits follow the same steps as any booking. The difference is timing.
Reach out early
Send your dates two to four weeks ahead, or sooner for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call, text or use the form below.
Meet at the walkthrough
Hope or one of her sitters visits your home, meets your pets and writes the care plan with you: meals, medication schedules, walks, quirks and vet contacts. You’ll know ahead of time who’s staying with your pets.
Settle the holiday details
Note fireworks nights, guests or deliveries you’re expecting, and anything your pets find stressful.
Get daily updates
At least one text and photo every day you’re away. First-time clients get a morning and an evening update.
Most holiday trips are covered with overnight pet sitting, so your pets aren’t alone through long winter nights.
The busiest weeks of the year
These dates book first. Two to four weeks of notice is a good rule; earlier is better.
- Thanksgiving week
- Christmas and the week after
- New Year’s Eve
- Spring break
- July 4th
Overnights are $120 a night for one dog, and new clients get their first stay at $100 a night. Your exact holiday rate is confirmed at the free walkthrough, before you book anything.
A quiet plan for fireworks nights
On July 4th and New Year’s Eve, your sitter plans the evening around the noise.
- Last walk before dark, on leash
- Windows closed, curtains drawn
- White noise or the TV on low
- Doors and gates checked twice
Anxious, senior and special-needs pets get extra attention on these nights.
Special-needs pet careHoliday pet sitting near you
Hope and her team cover holiday sits across the north metro and eastern Boulder County. See all areas.
Holiday pet sitting questions
How far ahead should I book holiday pet sitting?
Two to four weeks ahead is best, and earlier for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your plans change late, reach out anyway and Hope will tell you honestly if she can help.
Do you work on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s?
Yes. Holidays are when families travel most, so they’re some of the busiest days of the year. Booking early is the best way to get your dates.
How much does holiday pet sitting cost?
Overnights are $120 a night for one dog, and new clients get their first stay at $100 a night. Your exact rate for holiday dates is confirmed at the free walkthrough, before you book.
My dog is scared of fireworks. What will you do?
Your sitter walks your dog before dark, keeps windows closed and curtains drawn, and runs white noise or the TV. Doors and gates are checked twice. Tell Hope what usually helps your dog and it goes in the care plan.
Can you bring in packages and keep the house looking lived in?
Yes. On overnights your sitter brings in mail and packages, waters plants, turns lights on and off, and takes out the trash.
Traveling for the holidays? Let’s meet first.
Send your dates and Hope will set up a free walkthrough to meet your pets and write the care plan. No charge, no obligation.
Insured. Westminster local. Your pets stay home.
Thank you. Hope has your request.
She'll reach out personally to set up your free walkthrough. If your trip is coming up soon, call or text 720-786-0801.