Vacation Pet Visits
We make 30-minute visits made to your home to care for your pets while you are traveling. We make as many visits as you feel your pet needs. We will meet with you ahead of time to get the instructions just right. We scoop litter boxes, feed, give fresh water, and provide all the necessities, and more! We take care of multiple pets and give oral & diabetic medications and tons of TLC, always at no extra charge! We send you notes from each visit through your portal via email, and they are all logged and accessible through your client portal.
30 Minute Daily Visits To Your Home $29
Our regular pet care rates are $29.00 per visit (unless you have more than three 4-legged pets; the cost is $32 per visit). Our service area is 80123, 80127, 80128, and some of 80465. Deer Creek Canyon, Willow Springs, and 285 corridors are outside our service area, and if we can provide services, there may be extra costs for travel. We can also provide a 30-minute “Tuck-In Visit,” which is during the time block of 8 pm-9:30 pm, which is $32 per visit (unless you have more than three 4-legged pets; the cost is $36 per visit).
Deposits-A non-refundable deposit may be required for new clients, lengthy assignments, holiday times, etc., to secure your pet care reservation.
***Please understand that pets can be unpredictable while you are away, and we may find that we are required to spend extra time with your pet for a variety of reasons. We will charge you according to the extra time spent. This usually would include behavior, clean-up, or medical issues. Please inform your sitter of ALL medical and/or behavior issues prior to your departure, as this helps us to be proactive versus reactive with your pet care needs.
Holidays: The day of the following observed holidays will incur a $10 per visit holiday fee. (This fee helps compensate our sitters for spending time away from their families and spending the holidays with yours!)
New Year’s Eve Day New Year’s Day Easter Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day
PLEASE see our FAQ Page for additional information.
Overnight Pet Care & Extended Bedtime Visits
90-Minute Extended Bedtime Tuck-In $70
For pets (and pet parents!) who need a little extra love and attention at the end of the day, our Extended Bedtime Tuck-In is the perfect solution.
This 90-minute evening visit provides more than just a quick check — it’s an extended time of care, comfort, and companionship before bedtime.
During this visit, we can:
- Take your dog for a relaxing evening walk
- Serve dinner, fresh water, and medications if needed
- Provide extra snuggles, playtime, or one-on-one attention
- Help settle your pet in for a calm and restful night
This service is ideal for dogs that benefit from additional exercise, pets that require a longer routine before bedtime, or families who simply want the reassurance of extended evening care without a full overnight stay.
Holidays: The day of the following observed holidays will incur a $20 per night holiday fee. (This fee helps compensate our sitters for spending time away from their families and spending the holidays with yours!)
Overnight Pet Care (7 pm to 7 am) $110
When you’re away, give your pets the comfort of a caring companion throughout the night. Our Overnight Service provides peace of mind by ensuring your pet has company, care, and supervision from evening through morning.
During an overnight stay, we can:
- Provide evening and morning walks or potty breaks
- Serve meals, fresh water, and administer medications as needed
- Offer plenty of cuddles, comfort, and companionship overnight
- Monitor your pet’s well-being and household safety while you’re away
This service is perfect for pets who thrive on routine, seniors or puppies who need extra attention, or families who want the reassurance that their furry loved ones aren’t alone overnight.
Holidays: The day of the following observed holidays will incur a $20 per night holiday fee. (This fee helps compensate our sitters for spending time away from their families and spending the holidays with yours!)
Specialized Cat Care
We specialize in Cat Care, too!
Cats are masters at hiding illness and stress, and they thrive on routine. Our experienced caregivers are trained to notice subtle changes in appetite, behavior, and litter habits that signal something important.
Learn how our team supports feline health, enrichment, and individualized care.
We offer daily visits, bedtime visits, and overnight care for cats who benefit from extra companionship while their families are away.
In-Home Cat Sitting in Littleton, Colorado
Professional, attentive feline care in the comfort of your cat’s own home. At Distinctive Pet Care, we understand that cats are unique. They are territorial, routine-oriented, and often subtle when something isn’t right. That’s why our in-home cat sitting services are designed specifically with feline behavior and health in mind. We’ve been caring for pets in Littleton (80123, 80127, 80128) since 1995 — and many of our long-term clients are devoted cat families.
Why Cats Do Best at Home
- Cats thrive in familiar surroundings. Boarding environments can introduce:
- Stress from unfamiliar smells and sounds
- Disruption to litter box routines
- Appetite changes
- Increased hiding or anxiety
- Exposure to illness
In-home care allows your cat to remain in their territory, maintain their routine, and experience less stress while you’re away. For many cats, especially seniors, this makes a meaningful difference.
What’s Included in Our Cat Visits
Our 30-minute visits are structured around careful observation and consistency. Each visit includes: ✔ Feeding according to your exact instructions ✔ Fresh water refresh ✔ Thorough litter box cleaning and monitoring ✔ Medication administration (oral, diabetic, topical when appropriate) ✔ Enrichment and interactive play (if desired) ✔ Comfort and companionship ✔ Detailed visit reports with photos ✔ Basic home care checks for added peace of mind We care for single-cat and multi-cat households and tailor visits to your cat’s individual personality. Some cats want to play. Some prefer quiet presence. We respect both.
Experienced with Medical & Senior Cat Care
Cats are masters at hiding discomfort. Small changes in appetite, litter box use, grooming, or behavior can signal something important.
Our team is experienced with:
- Oral medications
- Diabetic support with insulin
- Kidney support with SQ fluids
- Senior cat monitoring
- Post-surgical recovery
- Appetite and hydration observation
When your cat is recovering, aging, or managing a chronic condition, the last thing they need is added stress. We provide calm, attentive support so they can rest and heal at home.
Preparing for Your Trip
Before services begin, we schedule a meeting to:
- Meet your felines
- Review feeding and medication instructions
- Learn your cat’s routine and preferences, sleeping spaces, and hiding spaces
- Answer any questions
Clear communication ensures your cat’s care is consistent and reliable while you’re away. Serving Littleton Cat Families Since 1995 We are bonded, insured, employee-based, and certified in Pet First Aid & CPR. We provide backup coverage and detailed visit documentation through your secure client portal. Because when it comes to cats, small details matter.
Mid-Day Dog Walking & Potty Visits
Mid-Day Dog Walking & Potty Breaks $29
We provide reliable mid-day dog walking and potty breaks for pets who need a break during extended or unpredictable workdays. Visits may include a neighborhood walk, backyard let-out, playtime, or enrichment — all customized to your dog’s routine and comfort level.
Whenever possible, we schedule visits on a consistent day and time and aim to keep the same pet caregiver, allowing your dog to build familiarity, trust, and a positive relationship.
Requests made within 48 hours are subject to a $7 short-notice fee to support.
Happy Tails Outdoor Club
(Weekly Recurring Care)
Happy Tails Outdoor Club is our weekly, recurring in-town care option for dogs who thrive on routine, attention, and enrichment, whether that’s a walk, backyard playtime, or a happy let-out and check-in.
Perfect for busy households, Happy Tails provides dependable daytime care on a consistent schedule. Visits are automatically scheduled 2–4 weeks in advance, with flexibility to make changes with proper notice.
Best of all, Happy Tails pups have their recurring visits reserved and prioritized before drop-in requests, helping ensure dependable care week after week.
Walking &
Safety Guidelines
Your pet’s safety — and our sitters’ safety — is always our top priority.
- We are happy to walk leash-trained dogs who do not excessively pull
- Dogs that are not regularly walked, pull strongly, or require multiple dogs to be walked together are evaluated on a case-by-case basis
- For safety and control, we prefer a standard 6-foot leash
- Extendable leashes (such as Flexi-Leads) are not used due to the higher risk of injury
If walking is not the best option for your dog, we are always happy to provide yard time, play, and enrichment instead.
Puppy Playtime & Potty Breaks
We know that getting a new puppy can be quite an adjustment and we are here to help! We follow the AKC-recommended guideline that a puppy should not be left alone or crated for more than 1 hour per month of age. (12 weeks = 3 hours, 16 weeks = 4 hours) We can help by providing some playtime activities, potty breaks, training reinforcement, and feeding if needed.
We can also slowly adjust our times to move later as your puppy grows up! If you are working on any certain obedience or training commands, let your sitter know as we would love to help enforce those and make training consistent.
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Medications, Post-Surgical & Hospice Care
Compassionate medical support
in the comfort of your home.
When your pet is recovering from surgery, managing a chronic illness, or nearing the end of life, the last thing they need is added stress.
We provide calm, experienced in-home support so your pet can heal—or rest—in the place they feel safest.
Our team is experienced with:
• Oral medications
• Insulin injections
• Subcutaneous (SQ) fluids
• Post-surgical monitoring
• Mobility support
• Appetite and hydration monitoring
• Senior and hospice comfort care
We have cared for many senior cats with kidney disease, helping extend both comfort and quality of life. Providing treatments at home often eliminates unnecessary car rides and reduces anxiety for fragile pets.
If you need to work while your pet recovers or need experienced hands to help you through a difficult season, we are here.
We have also accompanied families to euthanasia appointments when support is needed. No one should walk through that moment alone.
Please text us at 970-500-8150 today if you are facing this situation. We will help you with your needs with care and compassion.
Meet & Greet
We will set up a convenient time to visit your home to meet you and your pets. This meeting generally takes 30 minutes to answer any questions, confirm your pet and home instructions, spend time getting to know you and your pets, and pick up a key to your home. Even if you have keyless entry into your home, we always ask for a well-used key as a backup. (With over twenty-seven years of providing services, we have had power outages and garage door malfunctions. If your pet receives medications, we would prefer that you schedule a visit that is close enough to the administration time, so that our sitters can experience your way of administering medications to help ensure our success! We provide one meeting at no charge with an initial reservation of 4 visits. If you need us to come out for an additional get-to-know-you visit or to provide any trial visits, you will be charged the regular visit charge.
Cancellation Policy
Mid-Day Dog Walks: Visits canceled before 8 am the day of; 0% of service is due. Visits canceled after 8 am on the day of: payment in full will be charged.
Vacation Visits: Visits canceled 1-3 days before service: client is charged 100%. Visits canceled 4-7 days before service: client is charged 50%. Visits canceled with eight or more days’ notice: no charge to the client.
Overnight Stays: (& includes additional visits, if applicable), Visits canceled 1-6 days before service: client is charged 100%. Visits canceled 7-14 days before service: client is charged 50%, remainder credited to the client’s account. Visits canceled with 15 or more days’ notice: no charge; deposit will be credited to the client’s account. (Since only our overnight caregivers can cover one client at a time for Overnight Care, short-notice cancellations are highly impactful on our schedule.
Payments
Payments are preferred directly through our client portal.
Payment options: Credit/Debit Card, Google Pay, or Bank Account (ACH) via credit card. If this isn’t possible, payments can be received directly by your pet sitter, or mailed by check (8884 W Phillips Dr, Littleton, CO 80128).
Payments are due upon receipt of your invoice with a 7-day grace period. We appreciate your prompt payment. If we do not receive your payment within a week of sending your invoice, we may impose a late payment/administrative fee per your contract. Please note that 100% of all gratuities are given directly to your pet sitter and are appreciated for a job well done.
Reviews
I can always count on you to take good care of my cat. She never seems stressed out when I come home. Unlike her experience with other sitters! Thanks for providing such a great service!
Dawn Olson was a miracle for Zo. Not only financially did it save us, but for “Zo Man” it was perfect. We did not have to leave our home. She explained everything to us and was so gentle with Zo. She came 2-3 times per week for over 6 months. Zo Man is now in kitty heaven and Dawn even came to our veterinary hospital with us for support when it was time. She was unbelievable and is now a special friend. WE highly recommend her services for your pets.