Overnight Stays
In my home or yours — familiar routines, evening walks, and a warm body on the couch so no one sleeps alone.
Sarah Pet Sits
Fort Collins & Loveland Pet Care
Ten years of caring for the creatures entrusted to us — dogs, cats, birds, horses, chickens, goats and more. Every animal is looked after the way I'd want mine to be: gently, faithfully, and with a whole lot of love.
10+ years of hands-on pet care experience
References available upon request
Overnight stays in my home, or yours
Dogs, cats, birds, horses, chickens, goats…
Discounts for trips over 5 days
Hello, I'm Sarah
A steady hand for the animals you love
I'm Sarah Anderson, a pet care specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado. For more than a decade I've fed, walked, brushed, medicated, mucked, and sat quietly on the floor with animals who needed a friend. Some were bouncy labs, some were barn cats who took three days to come out from under the porch, and a few were goats with opinions.
I believe animals were given to us to care for — that stewardship is a small daily kindness, done well whether or not anyone is watching. That's the standard I keep in your home while you're away: your pets fed on time, your house respected, your plants watered, your mind at ease.
"A righteous person cares for the needs of their animals." — an old proverb I try to live by.
A quiet promise
Care rooted in faith
I believe every animal is a gift worth tending — not perfectly, but patiently, faithfully, and with the kind of love that doesn't need a stage. Whether I'm walking your dog at dawn or filling water tanks after dark, I care for your creatures the way I'd want someone to care for mine: as if they're entrusted to me, because they are.
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What I Offer
Pawsitively complete pet sitting services
Whatever your crew needs while you're gone — I'm all ears, and all paws.
Drop-In Visits
30–60 minute visits for feeding, fresh water, litter and cage cleaning, potty breaks, medications, and playtime.
Dog Walks & Play
Neighborhood walks around Fort Collins and Loveland, backyard fetch, and gentle enrichment for senior pups.
Farm & Barn Chores
Horses, chickens, goats, and small livestock — turnout, stalls, coops, hay, water tanks, and egg gathering.
Senior & Special Needs
Pill pockets, insulin, mobility help, and the patience that older or anxious animals quietly deserve.
Extended Trips
Traveling more than 5 days? Rates drop, daily photo updates continue, and your home is watched over too.
Every Kind of Critter
Animals I care for in Fort Collins & Loveland
From apartment cats to backyard flocks and pasture animals — horses, dogs, chickens, donkeys and parrots included. Feathers, fur, hooves or fins, I'm game. Here's exactly what I take care of while you're away.
Horses
Barn chores across Fort Collins & Loveland acreage
- Morning and evening hay, grain, and supplements
- Turnout, blanketing, and bringing in before storms
- Stall mucking, fresh bedding, and water tank top-offs
- Hoof picking, fly spray, and a look-over for cuts or colic signs
Dogs
Walks, potty breaks, and overnight company
- Neighborhood walks and backyard fetch on your dog's schedule
- Measured meals, fresh water, and treat-time routines
- Medications, joint supplements, and senior mobility help
- Overnight stays so no one sleeps alone, plus photo updates
Chickens & Ducks
Backyard flock care and coop keeping
- Letting the flock out at dawn and locking up at dusk
- Feed, scratch, grit, and clean waterers
- Egg gathering, collected and refrigerated for you
- Coop tidying, bedding refresh, and predator checks
Donkeys & Mules
Steady, patient hands for the pasture crew
- Hay, low-sugar feed, and mineral checks
- Pasture and paddock water in every season
- Manure pickup and shelter cleaning
- Halter handling, scratches, and daily wellness looks
Parrots & Birds
Gentle company for talkers and singers
- Fresh chop, pellets, seed, and clean water bowls
- Cage cleaning, paper changes, and toy rotation
- Out-of-cage time and conversation in a safe room
- Light and sleep schedules kept exactly as you set them
Goats & Sheep
Small livestock care on hobby farms
- Hay, grain, minerals, and headcounts each visit
- Water buckets and heated tanks in winter
- Shelter cleaning and gate and fence checks
- Hoof and udder eyeballing, plus any prescribed meds
Cats
Quiet visits for indoor cats and shy hiders
- Wet and dry feeding on schedule, fresh filtered water
- Litter scooping and full box changes
- Brushing, wand play, and windowsill company
- Pills, transdermal gels, and insulin injections
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
Hutch and hay refreshes
- Unlimited timothy hay, pellets, and fresh greens
- Hutch and cage spot-cleaning with new bedding
- Nail and coat checks, gentle handling time
- Safe run time and temperature watching in the heat
Fish & Reptiles
Tanks, temps, and timed lights
- Measured feeding, including live or frozen prey
- Water top-offs, temperature and pH checks
- Basking lamps, UVB, misting, and humidity
- Spot-cleaning tanks and enclosures
Don't see yours? Ask — pot-bellied pigs, hedgehogs, tortoises and alpacas are all welcome. No creature too odd, no request too tall.
Happy Tails
Friends I've cared for
A rolling look at the dogs, pups and porch companions I've had the joy of looking after around Fort Collins and Loveland. Every one of them a tail of its own. Hover to pause and linger.
Northern Colorado
Serving Fort Collins & Loveland
I sit for pets across Fort Collins — Old Town, Midtown, Harmony, Timberline, Campus West, Fossil Creek and Horsetooth — and throughout Loveland, from downtown and Mariana Butte to Boyd Lake and Centerra. Country properties out toward Masonville and Laporte are no trouble at all.
- Fort Collins, CO
- Loveland, CO
- Timnath, CO
- Windsor, CO
- Wellington, CO
- Berthoud, CO
- Johnstown, CO
- Laporte, CO
- Masonville, CO
- Severance, CO
No Ruff Stuff
How booking pet sitting works
Four easy steps from first message to a wagging tail — no apps, no accounts, no booking fees. Fur real.
1. Reach out
Call, text, or email with your dates and what animals you have. You'll usually hear back the same day with an honest quote.
2. Meet and greet
We meet at your home in Fort Collins or Loveland so your pets can get my scent and I can learn feeding times, meds, and quirks.
3. Hand off keys
Key, garage code, or smart lock — whatever feels safest. Nothing is copied or shared, and it comes back the way you ask.
4. Relax and get photos
Every visit ends with a short update and pictures, so you can see your crew fed, walked, and happy while you travel.
Good To Know
Common questions, fetched and answered
Which areas do you serve?
I sit for pets throughout Fort Collins and Loveland, plus nearby Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Berthoud, and Laporte. If you're a little farther out in Larimer County, just ask — I'm often happy to make the drive.
How do I check your availability?
Call or text me with the dates you need. I keep a simple calendar and can usually let you know the same day whether I'm free. Holidays and summer weekends fill up first, so it's best to reach out as soon as you know your travel plans.
What do you charge?
Pricing depends on the number of animals, the type of care, and how long you'll be away. A quick drop-in visit for one pet is different from overnight farm chores for a whole barn. Call or text and I'll give you an honest quote the same day. Trips over 5 days get a discount.
How do you get into my home?
Most families leave a key, a garage code, or a smart lock. We'll decide what feels safest and easiest for you, and I'll return the key in the way you request when you get back. I never share your code or make copies without permission.
What happens at the first visit?
Before you leave, I like to do a brief meet-and-greet so your pets can get my scent and I can learn their routine: feeding amounts, hiding spots, medications, leash manners, and anything that spooks them. It's also a chance for us to confirm dates and exchange keys.
Can pets stay at your home?
Yes. Some animals settle better in a quiet house with company all day, so overnight boarding in my home is an option alongside staying in yours.
Will I hear from you while I'm away?
Every visit comes with a short update and photos, so you can see your crew happy and fed before you even think to worry.
Do you give medications?
I do — oral meds, topicals, eye drops, and insulin injections with instructions from you or your vet.
Kind Words
Pawsitive reviews from neighbors
Loved by families across Fort Collins & Loveland — not one ruff review yet
Sarah watched my dog for the past two weeks, and I couldn't be happier. He was even better behaved than when I left. She sent pictures every couple of days so I could see all the fun my pup was having — a lot of peace of mind. She also took great care of my home. 10 out of 10!
Dakota P.
Sarah has been our go-to pet sitter for years now. We've left both our cats and dogs with her on extended vacations. She not only did a great job with our babies, but also left the house nice and clean. Very friendly, flexible and reliable.
Harriet A.
Sarah is a wonderful pet care person — my pitties loved her. She takes so much care with animals. Wonderful at feeding, walking and safety. Very dependable.
Mike L.
Reliable, responsive and professional! We are so grateful and more than satisfied.
Maureen R.
Sarah is excellent! She took great care of my dog and cats while I was away, and I came home to a very happy crew. Communication and photos were great.
Elizabeth L.
Took very good care of my pup! I'm so grateful for the time she took to stay with him, as he can be an anxious guy.
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Let's Make It Pawfficial
Call or text me for scheduling and pricing. I'll answer questions honestly, and if I'm not the right fit for your animals, I'll say so — no fur-ther questions asked.
Sarah Pet Sits · Pet sitting & overnight care in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado · Every creature under the sun, cared for — that's the whole tail.