Dog sitter and pet sitter in Dog sitter e pet sitter a Valfurva

Upper Valtellina · Province of Sondrio · 1225 m

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Valfurva, with Santa Caterina, is one of the historic resorts of the upper valley, popular with expert skiers and families.

High altitude and long ski days make daytime care for animals useful.

On AlpenSitter, profiles in this area are grouped by Upper Valtellina, not by radius in kilometres. In the mountains, real travel times — especially in winter — matter far more than distance.

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At a glance

ValleyUpper Valtellina
AreaProvince of Sondrio
Altitude1225 m
Currency

Profile checks

Identity checked, and written, dated references. Certificates verified with the issuing body. A commitment to show the criminal record certificate to the family. Every check is shown with its date.

How we verify

Frequently asked questions about Dog sitter e pet sitter a Valfurva

How much does a sitter in Dog sitter e pet sitter a Valfurva cost?

Each sitter sets their own rate and agrees it directly with the family: AlpenSitter doesn't set price lists and doesn't take a cut of the payment. Profiles show each sitter's indicative rate, in €.

Can I find someone at short notice?

It depends on which profiles are available in the valley at that moment. In peak season it's worth moving a few days ahead, because the same people get contacted by several families at once.

Are the checks a guarantee?

No. They show exactly what was checked and on what date. Always meet whoever you choose in person before trusting them with your child or your animal.

Tips for Dog sitter e pet sitter a Valfurva

Practical tips based on altitude, season and the character of the place (1225 m · Upper Valtellina). We don't name places we haven't verified: those get added once someone who lives there tells us about them.

For dogs, mountain villages often have no fenced area. What really works are the cycle paths along the river and forest roads closed to traffic, where you can walk without meeting cars. Keep two seasonal things in mind: the woods are busy during hunting season, and in some areas there can be poisoned bait — keep your dog on the lead if it picks things up off the ground.

At altitude you'll meet livestock guardian dogs. They aren't aggressive by nature: they defend. Give them a wide berth, put your own dog on the lead, don't run and don't shout. It's the situation tourists get wrong most often.

At this altitude the shoulder seasons are short: from October the shadows lengthen early and north-facing gardens stay cold. In the afternoon it's worth looking for south-facing spots.

Emergency and support contacts

References for Upper Valtellina. Checked against official sources on 29/07/2026 — numbers change, double-check before relying on one.

112
Emergency
Works in Italy and Switzerland. Free, even without a SIM or credit.
116117
Out-of-hours doctor
Covers you when your family doctor isn't available. In Lombardy it also gives access to the tourist medical service, free of charge.
0342 808 111
Sondalo Hospital
Sondalo. This is the reference hospital for Alta Valtellina. Visitors on holiday in Livigno or Bormio often don't know this and look for a hospital that isn't in the valley.
0342 996 300
Livigno — ASST facility
Via Freita 115/b. The local health reference point.
0342 909 111
Bormio — ASST facility
Via Agoi 8.
114
Child emergency line
Free, 24/7, also reachable via WhatsApp on +39 348 798 7845.
145
Tox Info Suisse (poison control)
Also covers dogs and cats. From Italy, +41 44 251 51 51.

All contacts, by valley (Italian)   Emergency numbers

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