*** We are currently in the middle of a massive basement restoration project. It's stressful for all of us, Mahana included. For this reason, we are unable to host any new guests at this time. HOWEVER, we are ALWAYS available for meet and greets as well as photo sessions. We would love to get to know your family, even if you haven't made any travel plans.** We are currently accepting reservations to host your pooch. Call us because availability is limited to one guest at a time or two small pack-mates. It’s hard to be separated from your pack, for this reason, we focus on personalized home stays so our guests become like family. Your visit will be filled with many activities: car rides, walking, visits to the dog park, playtime, puzzles, lots of socializing, photo updates, and sleep. We cater to the active dog. After every visit, we’ll send you home with a doggy bag filled with treats including a few high resolution action photos by our professional, full time staff photographer. Travis and I are animal lovers with a spayed Boston Terrier, Mahana. She LOVES other dogs and playtime. We live close to Gabriel Park and Multnomah Village. We frequently enjoy patio brunches with our furry friends. Our neighborhood is dog loving. I work from home so your dog will never be alone. About this sitter: I am a 33 year young artist and business owner who works from home. My sidekick is a 3 year old Boston Terrier, Mahana. We want to help you feel good about leaving your fur-kid with us so you can have peace of mind and enjoy your trip, vacation, or tend to a family emergency. Why I love dog sitting I am part farm-kid and part city-kid. There can be some actual advantages to having divorced parents :o). I grew up with dogs, mostly herding/work dogs (Border Collies and Queensland Heelers). I am 100% animal lover. I've raised horses, cows, sheep, goats, fledglings, rabbits, cats, dogs the whole gamut really. My stepmom worked as a Vet Tech for a Wildlife Animal Rescue Center/Vet in California. We were always rescuing animals growing up. After I left home, I traveled a lot, went to Peace Corps Paraguay as an Agriculture Volunteer (raised a pack of kittens--all of which made it back to the U.S), worked in Guatemala City with disadvantaged youth, and then went to graduate school at the University of Arizona. It wasn't until after I finished graduate school, that my partner Travis and I, were finally in a position to add a permanent member to our family. Our adoption application and home visit were approved by the Southern Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue Center. We have had Mahana for about a year now and she is the best. We've recently relocated from the heat of the desert to the effervescent greens of Portland, OR. Meet my pets We're located in SW Portland (near Gabriel Park), We can't wait to host in our new home. Our home is carpet free, so if an accident happens, it's an easy clean up. We do have stairs and our floors can be slippery (a warning if your dog has any serious hip or arthritis issues that would prevent him or her from staying up on all fours). Our yard is huge and will be completely fenced in before the end of Summer 2015. We believe that our pets are our family and that's how we will treat you and your family. About my yard We have a huge beautiful backyard with grass, mature trees, and a covered porch where your pup can choose between sun, shade, or keeping dry. Our yard will be fully fenced by the end of Summer 2015.