Rebecca has cared for our dogs for 12+ years and has always been reliable, trustworthy, and caring. Her style is not for everyone but the dogs adore her and come back tired and socialized the dogs live in her house and go for long walks each day. read more

This woman should NOT be trusted with your beloved dog. She uses extremely poor judgement which recently almost cost the life of a dog whose care was entrusted to her. A one year old, very shy, skittish dog who was not comfortable with other dogs was taken on a hike OFF LEASH. I have nothing against off leash hiking, but this woman had NO business having someone else's dog off-leash in an area unfamiliar to him, Especially when, in her own words, the dogs was "Special needs". The dog got spooked by something and bolted. He was wearing a harness with a short leash attached. In this heavily wooded area he could have easily gotten caught on a branch and would never have been found. He was missing for SEVEN days! This One Year Old Puppy had to fend for himself for Seven days! I could just vomit thinking about it. read more

Mountain Pals is a very unique and wonderful pet sitting service. The owner Rebecca's entire program, (yes I'd best describe it as a program), is centered around utilizing a dogs most basic rote functioning by utilizing a pack structure and mentality in her care, exercise routine, structure and training. This is not some sterile facility where your dog alternates between a kennel and en exercise ring, this is day camp meets Outward Bound for your fur babies. It is noteworthy that your dog needs to be trained or have the instinct to stay in the pack, if not you'll need to specifically contract for specialized care for them with Rebecca. The crux of the program is running as a pack together in nature. If your dog is not capable of that, don't sign the contract or verbally contract during your interview wherein that issue will be specifically addressed as it is in writing in your agreement with her. Rebecca isn't just someone who hung a doggy day care shingle. She has been in the veterinary and dog training business since her teens and has worked with renowned experts as well as working the medical side of things as a veterinary tech and years as a volunteer. Expect an occasional picture of your pooch almost taunting you at the fun they're having in the wilderness while you're at your desk. It's actually a pretty nice picture to receive and it can make you feel like a better dog owner knowing that your pooch is doing exactly what pooches like to do. Thanks for keeping fur baby parents in the loop Rebecca, good fun and good service. Thanks also for all you do for the dogs and their parents. It's clear that you care about both, and your business. You are appreciated! read more

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Not a trip goes by that I am not incredibly thankful for Mountain Pals. My dogs are treated like family - playing and sleeping at her home. The photo updates that she sends me could be framed as professional prints. I am so grateful to come home to my well-exercised, tired dogs each trip, already dropped off at my home waiting for me (her in-home pick-up/drop-off service is a must). I wouldn't leave my dogs with anyone else! read more

My Newfies have been enjoying Mountain Pals Pet Sitting for three years. No other pet sitter provides daily walks in the mountains with other dogs, the free run of a house to sleep wherever they want, and the 24/7 experienced care of a real "dog person" who understands dogs. I don't think of it as boarding my dogs, I think of it as sending them to camp. Best pet sitter I've ever had. I wouldn't trust my beloved Newfs anywhere else. read more

For two years, Rebecca has provided full-time care to my poodle-schnauzer mix Coconut, who has congenital heart disease as well as a running-away problem. I am stationed overseas for six months at a time, and when I am gone, Coconut goes to stay with Rebecca. Both Coconut and I couldn't be happier. The drive to Mountain Pals is 2hrs away from my house, but Rebecca is worth every minute it takes to get my special dog up there. I found Mountain Pals and Rebecca as the result of an intensive search and grueling interview process for a professional dog sitter. Rebecca was, and continues to be, the only individual, besides myself, whom I would allow to watch my special-needs dog in a full-time capacity. When I adopted Coconut, I had to pledge in writing, to attend to her two special-needs issues, and do everything in my power to prevent her from running away and to properly manage her heart condition. Rebecca Cardennis is the only dog-sitter I was able to find in the state of Colorado who could commit to assuming this responsibility in my place; and she has fulfilled this commitment ten-fold. She successfully created and executed unique protocols to make Coconut's run-away tendency a non-issue, and has perfectly kept her safe and happy for two years. Concern over my dog's heart condition is nonexistent when she is under Mountain Pal's care, because Rebecca is professionally trained as a vet-tech. This leaves her matchless in her ability to instantly care for and actively address Coconut's medical risks. And if the above wasn't enough! Rebecca responds promptly whenever I reach out via email, text, or FB message, AND she consistently sends me pictures/updates of my happy little girl. Rebecca Cardennis and Mountain Pals Pet Sitting is an irreplaceable necessity in my household, and in the canine community of Colorado. I am beyond grateful that she cares for my dog. Please feel free to reach out with any questions/clarifications! read more

My dogs have never been happier in their life and never will be again. Ive been out with Rebecca and the dogs smile from ear to ear. They never want to come home. They sleep for days when they return And they are ready to go again upon the mention of her name. If they get injured, which while hiking is always a possibility she is medically trained and aware of what to do, and ready to drive them any distance for care. She loves the dogs in her care, and repeat visitors end up making friends with some of the other regulars. Its awesome when your dogs have friends. I especially love the photo updates you get of your happy pal. read more

After reading the reviews, it seemed like Mountain Pals was a great option for doggy daycare. We did the required meet and greet with Rebecca at her home and all seemed well. However, after picking up our pup at the end of the day, he just wasn't himself. He was very fearful and standoffish. He would barely come near either of his owners, which has never happened after leaving him with a number of different caretakers and sitters. He also had a little chunk taken out of his ear, and although not serious, it seems like it won't really get back to normal. It took around 48 hours for our dog to get back to his normal self, and not be skittish around his owners and our houseguests. I'm not sure what happened -- but it definitely wasn't good, since we've never seen our dog behave that way. We didn't receive any photo updates throughout the day the way other reviewers mentioned, and the disposition of our pup after his stay means we don't feel comfortable using Mountain Pals again. It's a real bummer, because it seemed like a great local option. read more

Mountain Pals is the only place I ever want to leave my beloved mini schnauzer. Rebecca is completely attuned to the specific needs of my dog and her overprotective mother (me.) She accommodates us in every way, from helping with transportation to making sure my dog has everything she needs. Upon returning home from my trips, my schnauzie is always happy and healthy. I'm extremely selective about dog sitters. I trust Rebecca 100% with my dog's life. I have every confidence that she will always do what is best for the animals. I feel so lucky I discovered Mountain Pals! read more

AMAZING! Rebecca picked roux up and dropped her off everyday from my condo. Roux came back exhausted. I knew she had a blast, because each morning she was so excited to see Rebecca again! At night after a full day of daycare, she sent me adorable photos and videos of their hikes and play time. I know roux got great exercise, and so much love. When I return to Breckenridge I will absolutely contact Rebecca. I would not send my pup anywhere else! It's worth every penny. read more

My dog is treated like family by Rebecca! Ruby is always excited to get picked up and I am happy knowing she is safe, tired and very happy. We only use Mountain Pals for our dog sitting needs. read more

Rebecca has been dog-sitting our 3-year old lab, Tillie, for 2 years, ranging in periods of a few days to almost 3 weeks. She does a great job of communicating, coordinating, and caring for Ms. Tillie. It is easy to see that Rebecca loves dogs and they love her.....all I have to do is to see Tillie's response when Rebecca comes to pick her up. She is great at exercising the dogs, photographing the experiences and texting them to me, and Tillie is always exhausted when she gets home. Always a great sign of doggie happiness. AAA+++++!! read more

Mtn Pet Pals is a reliable and trustworthy service. We love having our two labs stay with Rebecca. One of our dogs has a bad back, and requires some special attention which he gets with Rebecca. They are well cared for, get walked every day, and socialize with other happy animals. read more

Rebecca is the greatest. We call her the dog whisperer because she takes such good care of our four legged family members. I would recommend Mountain Pals to anyone who wants their pet to have fun, be treated like family and get plenty of exercise. read more

Our dog, Odin, loves going to stay with Rebecca. He is excited when her truck comes to pick him up and pooped when he gets home. Rebecca is very responsive and keeps us informed that he is doing well. We love seeing pictures on Facebook while in her care. We know he is happy and in good hands. read more

Rebecca is the BEST! She has watched our dogs, Paco & Luna countless times over the past three years. She is super reliable and responsive. I know that our fur-children are in great hands and I don't have to worry while we're away on vacation. Rebecca even picked up our dogs at a drop of a hat, when I went into labor two weeks early. I love that her house is dog-friendly (no cages) and they get a ton of exercise in her care. read more

Greatest service ever! If you want your pet to be taken care of in superior style, then Mountain Pals is for you. They will get great exercise, loving attention and super eats while in Rebecca's tender care! Simply the best! read more

Rebecca has been watching our dogs for over seven years and I can't imagine leaving them with anyone else. They both have special dietary and medication needs. They aren't the most energetic dogs and she does a good job of balancing exercise with rest. The Mountain Pals service is 1000% times better than any boarding facility because she gives our dogs real outdoor exercise and one on one attention. Both of our dogs love visiting Rebeccas for both day visits and overnights. read more

We can't believe how lucky we are to have found Rebecca. She's cared for our dogs for the last five years and we wouldn't leave them with anyone else! When we drive into her driveway, our dog jumps out the car and never looks back. He loves the other dogs, gets lots of exercise, and is a happy, happy boy. My only worry is that he'll be disappointed that he has to come home when we get back. read more

This August my elderly dog Isabelle presumably died under the care of Rebecca Cardennis and Mountain Pals Pet Sitting after becoming lost in the mountains. She was never seen again. When I interviewed her, Rebecca suggested she take my dog on "geriatric walks" (her term) after we discussed Isabelle's conditions (she was 13 years old, deaf, arthritic and had vestibular disease therefore she could not walk on uneven terrain and could only go for short walks). In addition, Rebecca advertises that she specializes in caring for geriatric dogs. I believed my dog would be safe and appropriately cared for under the care of a licensed, professional dog sitter. Much to my horror, Rebecca had taken Isabelle on a 4-mile hike into remote backcountry with 7 other dogs offleash and lost her. It was an unfamiliar area and full of coyotes. We never found Isabelle after intensive searching and believe she must have died up there on the mountain. I later discovered that Rebecca had been taking Isabelle on numerous backcountry hikes violating our agreement that she would take Isabelle on "geriatric walks". Rebecca has not taken any responsibility for losing my dog nor apologized to me. This has been a heartbreaking nightmare. Before hiring any pet sitter or dog walker be sure to ask questions in detail to understand the care your beloved pet is getting while you are away. read more