IN-HOME PET SITTINg IN STEAMBOAT
Your pet isn’t one-size-fits-all, and their care shouldn’t be either. Our professional in-home pet sitting is customized to your pet’s needs, with thoughtful monitoring of behavior and well-being, plus flexible scheduling and walk options that fit your routine.
DROP-IN VISITS
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A quick visit, purr-fect for cats and small animals, to feed, provide fresh water, clean litter box/cage and surrounding area, administer medication if needed with remaining time for play and enrichment!
We require a minimum of one visit per day for our cat and small animal clients.
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Our standard visit fit for all animals includes feeding, fresh water, a potty break or short walk (up to 15 minutes), medication administration if needed, and the remaining time devoted to play, enrichment, snuggles, clean-up, or any special requests.
We recommend 1-4 visits per day, depending on your travel plans and routine.
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An extended visit designed for multi-pet households or pets who simply need a little extra time. Includes our high-standard pet care with room for extra care instructions and up to a 30-minute walk for dogs.
If you are hoping for more evening attention for your pet, consider our 2 Hour Nightcap visit!
NIGHTTIME CARE
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The ideal end to your pet’s day — an extended evening visit with time for dinner, a peaceful walk, bedtime snuggles, medication if needed, and a final potty break to ensure a restful night.
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Enjoy complete peace of mind with a professional sleepover in your home. Your dedicated pet care provider will spend the night to ensure your pet feels safe, loved, and relaxed — followed by their familiar morning routine.
Our overnight pricing reflects our commitment to ethical employment practices and fair compensation, in full compliance with Colorado labor laws, which requires employees to be compensated for all hours worked — even when they’re asleep.
RANCH-SPECIFIC CARE
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In addition to in-home pet services, Powder Paws proudly offers experienced care for horses and other ranch animals. Our knowledgeable team is equipped to care for horses, chickens, cows, goats, pigs, bunnies, and more—and we’re always open to learning the unique needs of less common animals, too.
Our 30 Minute Visit offers a quick but thorough check-in for your large animals—includes feeding, fresh water, basic health checks, and any quick tasks like turnout or stall cleaning. Ideal for daily maintenance and ensuring your ranch animals are comfortable and cared for.
Powder Paws’ specialized staff members with hands-on ranch experience ensure reliable, compassionate care tailored to your animals and property. -
A comprehensive visit offering more in-depth care, including feeding, watering, turnout or bring-in, stall cleaning, and any special attention your animals require. Perfect for busy days when your animals need a little extra time and hands-on care.
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Our most thorough ranch care option, designed for detailed maintenance and personalized attention. Includes feeding, watering, stall and pasture cleanup, turnout management, health monitoring, grooming, and any specific requests. Ideal for multi-animal households or days when your animals need extra care and enrichment.
holiday + travel Rates
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Powder Paws offers Buy 10, Get 1 Free packages for drop in visits. This is a great way to save on visits and stock up for your next trip! Packages are purchased upfront and visits are credited to your account to use at anytime!
20 Minutes | $280 for 11 visits
30 Minutes | $360 for 11 visits
60 Minutes | $530 for 11 visitsPackages do not include weekend fees, holiday and peak time surcharges, or after hours fees.
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Travel outside Steamboat Springs city limits is subject to an additional charge of $1.25/mile per visit, calculated from the nearest city boundary to your home.
Please note, we do not currently offer services in Stagecoach, Oak Creek, beyond Milner or Clark, or over Rabbit Ears Pass.
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To ensure exceptional care during high-demand times, a seasonal rate increase of 15%–25% will be applied to services booked on the following peak dates:
+20% | Blues Break
February 16 – February 22, 2026+20% | Spring Break
April 20 – April 26, 2026+15% | Memorial Day Weekend
May 22 – May 25, 2026+15% | Independence Day
July 3 – July 6, 2026+20% | Thanksgiving
November 26 – December 1, 2026+25% | Christmas & New Year
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Our primary hours are from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Services requested beyond these hours during weekdays (M-F) will incur a $7 after-hours fee. All visits scheduled on weekends will have a $7 weekend fee, regardless of the time. Fees are not double-stacked.