Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Aurora Pet Care Provider
Founded in 1998, Have Leash Will Travel has been a trusted provider of pet care services in Aurora, Colorado for over two decades. Our owner-operator, Jill Richards, brings a lifelong passion for animal welfare and extensive hands-on experience to every service we offer. As lifelong Aurora residents, we deeply understand the needs of local pet owners and their companions. Our team specializes in personalized dog walking and in-home cat and small animal sitting, ensuring pets receive consistent care in familiar surroundings. With 26 years of operational history, our business has served multiple generations of Aurora families across neighborhoods like Green Valley Ranch and Aurora Highlands.We maintain rigorous insurance coverage and professional standards while offering transparent pricing with no upcharges based on pet quantity. Our services are tailored to accommodate puppies needing socialization, seniors requiring special attention, and all pets in between. By prioritizing individualized care plans and flexible scheduling options, we create stress-free experiences for both pets and their owners. Our commitment to continuous improvement is demonstrated through customized visit protocols and adherence to best practices in pet care safety.
Services
Dog Walking
Cat Sitting
Puppy Visits
Senior Dog Care
Pet Sitting
House Sitting
Oral Medication
Vacation Services
Special Needs Care
Flexible Scheduling
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in Aurora pet care for 26 years with customized visit plans
- Owner-operated business ensuring consistent quality control and accountability
- No upcharges for multiple pets in the same household
- Experienced handling puppies, seniors, and special needs pets
- Comprehensive house sitting services maintaining home security during absences
Services
Dog Walking
Private 30-minute dog walks tailored to each pet's needs. Services include neighborhood walks at the pet's comfortable pace, with attention to exercise requirements and mental stimulation through controlled exploration. Walks are customized for puppies, energetic adults, and senior dogs.
Cat Sitting
In-home cat visits maintaining routine comfort. Services include feeding, litter box maintenance, medication administration, and social interaction customized to each cat's personality. Visits also incorporate basic house sitting duties like mail collection and plant watering to maintain home security.
Puppy Visits
Specialized 30-minute sessions for puppies focusing on potty breaks, playtime, and socialization. Services adapt to vaccination status, with initial visits conducted in-home and transition to walks once fully protected. Training reinforcement included during walks for vaccinated puppies.
House Sitting
Complementary home maintenance during pet visits. Includes mail delivery, light management, plant watering, and blind adjustments to create lived-in appearance. Services accompany primary pet care visits to ensure home security while owners are away.
Flexible Scheduling
Adaptable service timing with two-hour window scheduling. Allows walking of multiple dogs together at single rate, with separate scheduling options available for special needs pets. No minimum commitments or fixed schedules required for service flexibility.
People
Jill Richards
Owner/Operator
Lifelong Aurora resident with 26 years of pet care experience. Started business in 1998 after corporate career. Owns two dogs, four cats, a conure, and fish. Committed to professional pet care standards and community service.
Questions
Can I schedule walks for specific times daily?
Walks are scheduled in two-hour windows for route efficiency, but puppies and seniors may receive one-hour windows for special needs.
How does multiple pet pricing work?
Pricing is based on time rather than quantity - multiple pets walked together cost the same as a single walk.
Do you provide off-leash walking options?
All walks use on-leash safety protocols to ensure pet security during walks.
Can pets stay at your location?
We only provide in-home care where pets feel most comfortable - no boarding facilities available.
How early should I book vacation services?
Minimum one week notice is recommended, with earlier booking advised for holiday periods.
What's included in cat sitting visits?
Visits include feeding, litter maintenance, socialization, medication administration, and basic home security measures.
