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Last Updated:  01/21/10

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Leave It! to Larissa is located in the Grand Junction, CO, area for all your pet-sitting needs.  We will give your pet the same dependable, loving, nurturing care that he's grown accustomed to getting from you, right in his own home.  We pet sit dogs, cats, horses, rabbits--you name it!  We have been in business for eight years and are continuing to add to our services offered.  The business has been present over the years at the Fruita and Grand Junction Christmas parades, Western Colorado Animal Expo, Woman's Expo, and Farm & Ranch days.  We continue to be out in the public eye so we can educate the community about our services and the care animals require.

Our facility is also used as a horse hotel for folks traveling with their horses, and we are listed in the Nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory and Equestrian Vacation Guide that is published by Equine Travelers of America.  We are well equipped to take care of your livestock.

About Us

Loving Care For Your
 Home, Farm, Ranch, Large Animals, Pets, Plants, Yard

Larissa provides a complete and professional ranch and pet sitting service in and around the Grand Valley area in Mesa County, Colorado, which includes caring for livestock, domestic animals and homes in clients' absence while away on vacation, business, etc.   Larissa is a fourth-generation Grand Valley resident who served two years on active duty with the U.S. Navy, followed by six years in the Navy Reserve.  She attended Mesa College and has 18 years of medical experience as a surgical technologist.

 

 

 

We also maintain a staff of friendly, competent care providers, as follows:

 

Hilary Mroz

Hilary is currently a student at Fruita Monument High School.  An avid dressage rider, she loves spending time with and taking care of various animals and has many animals of her own, including horses, goats, dogs, cats, birds and burros.  Hilary was born in Seattle, Washington, and has lived in the Grand Valley for seven years.  After high school, she plans to attend college and study for a career in zoology.


 

Chelsea Clark

Chelsea is a Colorado native who grew up in Grand Junction with a household full of cats, dogs and birds.  She is currently studying cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy.  Chelsea enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and kayaking and looks forward t0 spending some time snow-shoeing and fly-fishing.

 

 

Services

DAILY * WEEKLY * MONTHLY
For any situation that takes you away from home, whether it's a weekend getaway, a long-awaited vacation or an emergency meeting, Leave It to Larissa & Associates offers you freedom and peace of mind with personal, friendly and reliable services designed to meet your individual needs.  For your convenience, you may call as often as you wish to check on messages, mail and animals.

We strive to help you feel comfortable in your absence.  If you have special requests, we will gladly honor them if you discuss them with us prior to your departure.  We will confirm services with you 72 hours prior to departure and give you the total due upon starting services.  We ask that you make checks out to Leave It To Larissa.  You can leave any additional notes for us with your payment.

             

  • Personal, Friendly and Reliable Services to Meet Your Individual Needs

  • Reasonable Rates

  • Member National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

  • Basic or Extended Services

  • Excellent References

  • Insured

LARGE ANIMAL/LIVESTOCK/PET CARE

Your animals will receive the personal care, love and attention they are accustomed to, including:

  • regular feedings and fresh water

  • attention to special dietary needs and medications as prescribed

  • fresh bedding and stall cleaning, or litterbox care

  • exercise, outings and play

HOME/PROPERTY CARE

Your home, farm or ranch will benefit from general upkeep and maintenance while you're away, including:

  • regular check-ups

  • plant care (watering indoor/outdoor plants)

  • irrigation

  • mail collection and newspaper pick-up

  • clean-up and garbage removal, as well as putting out trash/recyclables

  • security and safety needs

  • coordination of service calls with other providers

  • telephone message check and reset as requested

  • checking all water sources and heating/cooling appliances in your home for working order

 

We are members of

 

 

CERTIFIED
in Animal First-Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross

BONDED AND INSURED by Business Insurers of the Carolinas
 


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Leave it! to Larissa, LLC
Grand Junction, CO   81505
(970) 254-1107 Home and Barn
(970) 245-5179 Fax
(970) 260-8336 Larissa cell

email:  RisRenee@msn.com

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