A small, family-run home for Denver dogs.
Personal Pet Care has run from our Southeast Aurora home since 2005. One family, one home, one consistent caregiver — that's the whole model.
We started Personal Pet Care because we couldn't find boarding that felt right for our own dogs. The big commercial kennels were loud, sterile, and rotating-staff. The hobbyist sitters were lovely but couldn't handle medication, special diets, or anxious dogs.
So we built what we wished existed: cage-free care in a real family home, with the same owner on-site overnight, every night. Headcount kept low on purpose. Photos every day. Free consultations because trust isn't something you can rush.
Two decades later, we're still doing it the same way — because it still works. Some of the families who booked with us in 2006 are now on their third dog with us.
What we stand for
The four ideas that have shaped every decision since 2005.
Small on purpose
Capping headcount at 2–4 dogs lets us actually know each dog instead of managing a crowd. We turn down bookings to keep this rule.
Slow trust
Free consultations exist because trust can't be rushed. Most of our long-term clients took two visits to commit. That's fine.
Honest fit
Cage-free isn't right for every dog. We say so when it isn't, and we name a place we'd send our own dog instead.
Boring reliability
We've answered the phone the same way for twenty years. The boring stuff is the whole point.
Twenty years, briefly
- 1993Linda begins fostering medically complex dogs for a local rescue.
- 2005Personal Pet Care officially opens in our Southeast Aurora home.
- 2009Add pickup & delivery for clients across Metro Denver.
- 2011Mark joins full-time, adds positive-reinforcement training services.
- 2016Reach 500+ unique families served. Still keep daily headcount to 2–4 dogs.
- 2020Stay open through the pandemic with contactless drop-off; serve front-line travelers.
- 2024Add 'board & train' puppy program and senior-dog specialty care formalization.
- 2025Expand the website with dedicated service & neighborhood pages — same home, same family.
Our promise
- We tell you the truth about whether your dog is a good fit — before booking.
- Same caregiver, every visit, every overnight. No subcontracting.
- Daily photo updates so you can actually relax on your trip.
- Medication, special diets, and senior care included at no extra charge.
- Owner-operated. The person on the phone is the person caring for your dog.
- If we can't take your dog, we'll point you to someone reputable who can.
- No surge pricing on holidays. The neighbor's rate is your rate.
- Free consultation before every first stay — no deposit asked.
Ready to book a stay?
Most new clients start with a free consultation. We meet your dog, show you the home, and answer every question.