Westminster pet care: parks, trails and local tips
Westminster is where Hope lives. Overnights, drop-in visits and dog walks from a neighbor, not an app.
A Westminster pet sitter who lives here too
Westminster is Hope’s home base. She isn’t driving in from across the metro to fit your pets between other jobs.
The city straddles Adams and Jefferson counties, from the older streets near Westminster Station to the newer neighborhoods out by Standley Lake. Hope covers all of it, and she knows the parks, trails and winter mornings your pets live with.
Close to home
Hope lives in Westminster, so your home is part of her own part of town, not a long trip on the way to somewhere else.
Long days in Denver
Commuting downtown, by car or on the B Line from Westminster Station? Midday walks and drop-ins break up your dog’s day.
Front Range weather
Snowy sidewalks, icy mornings and hot summer afternoons. Walks are timed and paced for the day, and for your dog.
You know who’s coming
Every sitter is someone Hope knows personally and trained herself. You’ll know who’s coming before each visit, and you’ll hear from them every day you’re away.
What families say about Hope
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.
One of our dogs is partially blind and deaf, and the other has diabetes, so we needed a pet sitter with plenty of love, patience, and experience. Hope took exceptional care of both of our dogs.
It was clear our pets were happy, well cared for, and had a wonderful time with Hope.
From first call to first sit
Every Westminster booking starts the same way, whether it’s a weekend away or two weeks over the holidays.
Reach out
Call, text or use the form. Share your dates, your neighborhood and a little about your pets.
Meet
Hope or one of the sitters she trained comes to your home for a free walkthrough, meets your pets and learns the house, the locks and the routine.
Write it down
Feeding, medication schedules, walk routes, your vet and the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital go into a written care plan.
Care and check in
Your sitter looks after your pets and home and sends a text and photo every day. You come home to a clean house and a short summary.
Pet care Hope offers in Westminster
Living here means Westminster gets the full range, from overnights to the same midday walk every week.
Overnight pet sitting in Westminster
$120 a night for one dog
New clients: $100 a night for your first stay.
Your sitter sleeps at your home so your pets keep their own beds and routine. Mail, plants, lights and trash are handled too.
Overnights in WestminsterDog walking in Westminster
Midday walks on your dog’s usual route, at your dog’s pace, seniors included.
Drop-in visits
Meals, water, potty breaks, litter and medications, with a photo after every visit.
Cat sitting in Westminster
Calm visits for shy, senior and feral cats who are happiest in their own territory.
Special-needs care
Blind and deaf dogs, diabetic pets, pets with cancer and medication schedules.
See every service on the services page. Fish, birds and reptiles can be added to any visit or overnight.
Westminster places in your pet’s care plan
Walk routes, park rules and the closest emergency hospital are written down at the walkthrough, so nothing is left to guesswork.
Standley Lake Regional Park
A large lakeside park on the west side of town. Dogs stay on a leash no longer than 15 feet, and they stay out of the water and off the beach, because the lake is a drinking water source.
Big Dry Creek Trail
A mostly flat trail of concrete and crushed gravel that runs about 9.5 miles from the Standley Lake trailhead east to I-25. Good for steady walks and older dogs.
Off-leash areas
Big Dry Creek Dog Park is fenced, with separate sides for small and large dogs. Westminster Hills is 422 acres and only partly fenced, so it suits dogs with a reliable recall.
Nearest 24-hour emergency vet
Northside Emergency Pet Clinic in Westminster is open 24 hours a day. It goes in the care plan next to your regular vet, and if anything seems wrong, you hear from Hope right away.
Near Westminster? Hope sits there too
From Westminster, Hope also covers the neighboring cities in the north metro and eastern Boulder County.
Westminster pet sitting questions
Does Hope really live in Westminster?
Yes. Hope grew up in Golden and lives in Westminster. It’s her home base, and every sitter on her small team is someone she knows personally and trained to her own standard.
Which parts of Westminster do you cover?
All of Westminster, on both the Adams County and Jefferson County sides. Hope also sits in the neighboring cities of Broomfield, Arvada and Thornton.
Can you walk my dog at Standley Lake?
Your walker sticks to your dog’s usual route. If that includes Standley Lake, the park rules apply: on a leash, out of the water and off the beach. Add the route to your care plan at the walkthrough.
What happens if my pet has an emergency?
Your vet and emergency contacts are in the written care plan, along with the nearest 24-hour hospital. In Westminster that’s Northside Emergency Pet Clinic. If anything seems wrong, Hope contacts you right away.
How much does pet sitting cost in Westminster?
Overnights are $120 a night for one dog, and new clients get their first stay at $100 a night. Other services and households with more pets are quoted at the free walkthrough, so you know the rate before you book.
Live in Westminster? Let’s meet first.
Hope or a sitter from her team comes to your home, meets your pets and writes the care plan with you. Want Hope herself? Just ask. No charge, no obligation.
Insured. Westminster local. You always know who’s coming.
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.