Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Aurora
Established in 1998, Have Leash Will Travel has been a trusted provider of pet care services in Aurora, Colorado, for over 26 years. Founded by lifelong Aurora resident Jill Richards, our company was built on a deep passion for animals and a commitment to their well-being. We specialize in personalized dog walking and in-home cat and small animal sitting, ensuring pets receive individualized attention in familiar environments. Our services extend to neighborhoods including Green Valley Ranch, Aurora Highlands, and Painted Prairie, with a focus on reliability and community trust. Every visit includes customized care, from potty breaks for puppies to house-sitting duties like plant watering and mail collection.We prioritize mental stimulation and physical exercise for dogs, recognizing the importance of both for a balanced pet lifestyle. For cats, we maintain their routines through feeding, litter box maintenance, and socialization. Our pricing structure focuses on time rather than pet quantity, offering cost-effective solutions for multi-pet households. As an insured business, we emphasize transparency and ethical service delivery. Jill Richards continues to lead with hands-on expertise, supported by a team that shares her dedication to animal welfare. Our 24-year legacy reflects consistent growth through client satisfaction and word-of-mouth referrals.
Services
Dog Walking
Cat Sitting
Puppy Visits
Small Animal Care
House Sitting
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 26 years of specialized pet care experience in Aurora
- Customized visits tailored to each pet's specific needs
- No additional charges for multiple pets in one visit
- Fully insured professional pet care services
- Comprehensive house-sitting amenities included with visits
Services
Dog Walking
Private 30-minute dog walks customized to individual needs. Services include neighborhood walks, energy-burning exercise, and mental stimulation through exploration. Puppies receive specialized potty breaks and training reinforcement while maintaining vaccination safety protocols.
Cat Sitting
In-home cat visits featuring feeding, litter maintenance, and socialization. Care plans accommodate medication administration and specific behavioral needs while maintaining household routines to reduce feline stress during owner absence.
Puppy Visits
Specialized 30-minute puppy sessions focusing on potty training, playtime, and feeding. Early socialization occurs in secure environments with gradual introduction to neighborhood walks following complete vaccination schedules.
House Sitting
Complimentary home care during pet visits includes mail collection, light management, plant watering, and security adjustments. Services create occupied home appearances during client travel periods.
Small Animal Sitting
Care for small mammals and birds including feeding, habitat maintenance, and social interaction. Services maintain consistent routines for animals during owner travel periods.
People
Jill Richards
Owner/Operator
Aurora native with 26 years of professional pet care experience. Dedicated to animal welfare through personalized service. Currently cares for two dogs, four cats, a conure, and fish.
Questions
What pet species do you care for?
We provide services for dogs, cats, small mammals, and birds with customized care plans for each animal.
How are multiple pets accommodated?
Our pricing focuses on time rather than pet quantity. Multiple pets in the same household receive care during single visits at no additional charge.
Are services available during holidays?
Yes, we maintain regular service schedules during holiday periods with advance booking recommended.
What areas do you service?
We serve Aurora and surrounding neighborhoods including Green Valley Ranch, Painted Prairie, and Murphy Creek.
How are puppy vaccination requirements handled?
Puppies receive yard-based potty breaks until fully vaccinated, then transition to neighborhood walks with training reinforcement.
Can I schedule recurring visits?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling options including daily walks and customized visit frequencies.
Reviews (1)
Kira Malone Barnett
Nov 22, 2015
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I first used Jill's service around 1999. She was wonderful with our dogs. We could really see that she understood each one of our dogs personalities. They were always happy and relaxed when we got home. She is the one that prompted me to start pet sitting
