A pet sitter for blind and deaf dogs
Your dog’s home stays exactly as they know it, with the same routes, routine and gentle approach.
Why a blind or deaf dog needs more than a dog lover
A dog who can’t see or hear well gets through the day on memory, smell and touch. A new person can undo that without meaning to.
A moved chair, a startled wake-up or a door left open is a small thing for most dogs. For yours, it can mean a bump, a bite out of fear or a dog who gets out and can’t find the way back. You need someone who keeps their world the same and moves through it carefully.
A home that stays mapped
Chairs, bags and shoes stay where your dog expects them. Bowls, beds and gates don’t move.
No startled wake-ups
Your sitter lets your dog know they’re there with a scent, a step they can feel or the touch you already use, never a surprise grab.
Doors and leash first
Doors and gates are checked every time. Outside a fenced yard, your dog stays on leash, because a deaf dog can’t hear a recall.
The same day, every day
Meals, potty breaks and walks happen at your times and on your routes, so your dog always knows what comes next.
From a family with a partially blind and deaf dog
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. She contacted us whenever she had a question, which gave us great peace of mind… Because of Hope’s compassion, reliability, and excellent communication, we have complete confidence in her.
It was clear that she treated our pets with genuine love and compassion, just as if they were her own.
It was clear our pets were happy, well cared for, and had a wonderful time with Hope.
Learning your dog’s world before you leave
Your dog already has a system for getting around. The job is to learn it at the walkthrough and fit into it, not to change it.
Meet your dog your way
At the free walkthrough, Hope or one of her sitters meets your dog the way you show them: a hand to sniff, a touch on the shoulder, a stomp on the floor. They learn the cues your dog already knows, whether that’s hand signals, taps or scent markers.
Write down the map
Furniture layout, gates, stairs, the safe spots in the yard, walk routes and anything your dog bumps into or fears go into the written care plan, along with your vet and emergency contacts.
Keep everything in place
Your sitter works around your home as it is. Bowls, beds and furniture stay put, doors and gates are checked, and walks happen on leash on your usual routes.
Tell you how it’s going
You get at least one text and photo every day. If your dog seems unsettled, stops eating or gets hurt, Hope contacts you right away.
A dog who can’t see or hear well often settles best with someone there through the night. Ask about overnight pet sitting.
Hope’s house rules for a blind or deaf dog
These are the habits every sitter on Hope’s team follows on every visit and overnight, on top of whatever your dog’s care plan says.
- Nothing left on the floor: no bags, shoes or suitcases in your dog’s paths
- Every door and gate closed behind them, every time
- Your dog knows the sitter is there before being touched
- Leash on before the door opens, unless the yard is fenced and checked
- Same meal times, same walk routes, same bedtime
What to show Hope at the walkthrough
Every blind or deaf dog has their own way of getting around. The more Hope sees up front, the less your dog has to adjust.
- Your furniture layout and gates
- Hand signals or touch cues
- Walk routes and leash habits
- What startles or worries your dog
- Any medication schedules
- Vet and emergency contacts
Hope’s work with animals started at 14, volunteering at Francis Veterinary Hospital in Golden. Read Hope’s story
Blind and deaf dog sitting questions
Has Hope cared for a blind or deaf dog before?
Yes. Blind and deaf dogs are one of her specialties. The Ortega family trusts her with their partially blind and deaf dog for week-long vacations.
How will my sitter approach a dog who can’t hear them come in?
The way your dog is used to. At the walkthrough you show how you let your dog know you’re there, whether that’s a hand to sniff, a step they can feel through the floor or a touch in a certain spot. That cue goes into the care plan, and your sitter uses it every time.
Will my blind dog be walked off leash?
No. Outside a fenced yard, blind and deaf dogs stay on leash with Hope’s team. Your dog walks the routes they already know, at their own pace.
Is an overnight or drop-in visits better for a blind or deaf dog?
Many blind and deaf dogs settle best with someone home through the evening and night, so an overnight is often the better fit. Hope will give you her honest suggestion at the walkthrough.
How much does blind or deaf dog sitting cost?
Overnights are $120 a night for one dog, and new clients get their first stay at $100 a night. Hope confirms your exact rate at the free walkthrough, before you book anything.
Show us how your dog gets around.
Hope or one of her sitters comes to your home, meets your dog the way they like to be met and writes the care plan with you. 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.