your denver sitter pet sitting team
Selena friedman
Hi there! My name is Selena (she/her), and I'm the newest overnight sitter at Your Denver Sitter.
It comes as no surprise, but animals are my passion! Growing up, my family had a myriad of dogs, cats, chickens, hamsters and guinea pigs. A huge part of my life was riding horses and competing in various shows.
I am originally from Santa Cruz, California, and moved to San Diego for college. When the pandemic hit, I spent about 2.5 years working on a dude ranch in Jackson Hole, where I took care of a herd of 50+ horses, mules, and donkeys!
Since moving to Denver in 2023, I have had the opportunity to to dog- and cat-sit for friends, but I am so excited to partner with Your Denver Sitter and meet even more furry friends!
I will be helping with overnight house and pet sitting and weekend visits and dog walks as needed. I can’t wait to to meet you and your fur family!
Austin Dempers
Hey there! My name is Austin (she/they), and I am so excited to join the team and spend my days with your sweet animals.
I've been in the pet care, training, and animal welfare industry since 2012, when I moved to Colorado and started as a dog walker and sitter. And if you really want to take it back to 7-year-old Austin, I used to walk the dogs in my neighborhood for $1 a walk—what a simple time!
In 2015, I began training as a dog trainer and behaviorist; shortly after, I adopted my dog, Miles, who keeps me on my toes even at nine. In our off time, we are most often in the mountains, enjoying a hike, run, or swim.
After many years of training and learning, in 2022, I started working for a local dog rescue here in CO as the foster coordinator, med tech, and behaviorist; it has been an incredibly rewarding and remarkable career! These roles centered around time with animals and nature, so I couldn't have been luckier.
I look forward to hanging out with your pets this fall before transitioning to life on the road with my furry best friend. I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones!
I will be the primary dog walker and other pet visit sitter, as well as occasionally helping with overnights!