House Sitting Columbia

About: I’ve owned and taken care of pets since I can remember. My family has had three dogs, four chickens, and a cat in my life with different needs and routines. I love animals and am able to adapt my pet sitting style based on their needs. My pet sitting experience ranges from a miniature schnauzer puppy to an old farm dog retriever. I will be shadowing at a Physical Therapy clinic, as well as peer mentoring for summer courses, so I will most likely be gone during the day. I am a morning person, so I don’t mind having to wake up early to make sure the pets need to go to the bathroom or get fed. I can adapt my schedule to fit the needs of your pet pretty easily, I am able to juggle many commitments at once. I am very detail-oriented, so I can follow any routine or set of care instructions precisely. Pets can be like an extra family member, and I understand how it is important to find someone you can trust to take care of them like so. I approach every new pet I meet with love and care, and will make sure they are as comfortable as possible. If there are any special needs or time where a pet needs, I make sure to set alarms and reminders so I don’t forget. When I interact with a pet, I make sure to read their body language so I don’t overstep any boundaries they may have.

“Will definitely be using their services again! So trustworthy that I didn’t worry at all leaving them in our homes with our dogs. With an escape artist and a crazy puppy that’s no small feat, so very impressed all around. 10/10 and two thumbs up”

Katie M.

“Madison was a wonderful cat sitter. This is our first time having someone stay at the house with the cats while we were away and Madison did a wonderful job. She was very communicative, sent pictures of the kitties and left the place in great shape. Will definitely hire her again!”

Kiersha V.

“Matt was fantastic! My dog can be a little challenging at times, but Matt was determined to make Baxter comfortable with his stay and to become good buddies. He was communicative, took Bax on great walks, left the house clean, and my dog seemed so happy when I arrived home! Will definitely be using Matt in the future and highly recommend him to anyone searching for a great dog sitter!!”

Meagan L.

“Skylar took great care of our house and 3 dogs. She exhibited great communication and sent us pictures of all three pups! Would highly recommend and will use again!”

Adam Z.

“Katarina was an amazing sitter for Zuko. She was incredibly accommodating, gave me continuous updates on Zuko, and went above and beyond with her care. Zuko ended up having some tummy issues and Katarina immediately updated me on the problem and even picked up his prescription from the vet on my behalf. She took great care of the home and was always available to help where she could while I was away. I would 100% book her services again and I am incredibly grateful for her care. Thank you so much Katarina!”

Clea

“Recently went on vacation and had the privilege of having Paulina available and booked for housesitting. She is wonderful with our pup and kitties. Paulina is also dependable and great at communicating updates and photos daily, which eased my mind. She showed our pets lots of love in our absence. I truly believe that our fur babies were in the best hands.”

Cyndi C.

“Madison was very responsive and sent me photos and updates every day! Yuki (my cat) took an immediate liking to her and it was nice knowing he wasn’t alone while I was gone as he’s getting very old! It was also very nice to get home from a trip to a still clean apartment and not have to immediately scoop the litterbox. Would def book her services again and recommend them!”

Chloe D.

“Trinity did a great job caring for our two dogs and rabbit. She asked questions, was in good communication, and our pets all seemed happy and well cared for upon our return.”

Emily B.

“Melia is amazing !!! my puppy and dog adore her and she goes the extra mile to make sure they are comfortable. Amazing and communication with me. Highly recommend Melia!”

Patti G.

About: I have experience in puppy watching and training, as well as kitten watching and training. I also have two dogs and a cat myself and have experience with daily walks, check ups, and feeding them whether they’re a grazer or have to be fed at certain times. I just graduated from college, and I am currently working part time as a bartender and server here in Bellingham. I have almost all mornings and early afternoons free, and typically am away from home for work for a few hours in the evenings. I care for pets by making sure they feel safe and comfortable around me. I love to taking them on walks (if that’s their thing), throwing toys around for them, or even cuddling up and watching a movie with them.

“Kris and her family were so great with our pups. Came home to the house spotless and the dog’s so happy! We will be continuing to use Kris in the future.”

Sean V.

“Karson was awesome with my two pups! They were well loved and she communicated throughout our trip. Will book her again.”

Katie B.

“Jada was excellent! She provided multiple updates on our 5 dogs every day and was very communicative and always checked in with any questions or issues she had. Leaving our pups is a stressful ordeal, but I could tell from the very first day that she was going to make our time away more enjoyable and less anxious. We came home to happy pups and a clean house. Definitely will use her in the future and would highly recommend. Great job!”

Sean Q.

About: Ready to adventure with your pets! 🌲 *For more videos & pictures check out my IG: petcarepdx ABOUT ME Being raised with 3 Pugs, a mini Aussie, and 2 chihuahuas, my transition to professional pet care was very smooth! I started at a dog walking company in Portland in July 2021 and recieved a promotion within 3 months. And by Winter 2022 I transitioned to full-time employment as an independent pet care provider. I am very familiar with high energy large strong pups that like to pull sneaky tricks and play 🐕‍🦺 Alongside dog walking, I cat sit frequently! 🐈 I have also cared for specialty pets such as rats, bearded dragons, bunnies and guinea pigs! 🐁 I've taken care of many special needs & rescued pets, and spent a year fostering a sweet kitty! I’m open to every pet! I moved to the bay in August, but prior to my relocation I had established many trusting relationships with clients and provided reoccurring care for their sweet pups & kitties for over a year. It was definitely tough to say goodbye. However, I’m very excited to be creating more wonderful relationships with clients and pets here in Oakland! I am open and looking to take house sitting gigs in Portland and traveling up to visit! I always approach with a gentle and calm demeanor, so animals aren’t overwhelmed. Safety and ensuring their needs are met is #1! I am always willing to follow training practices owners have in place. Please note combo walks are not a requirement and will be up to the individual dogs' needs and client requests. I lean towards R+ walking and prefer to walk pups with harnesses and no prong or choke collars. I love to take pictures and give detailed updates as I find communication to be very essential to pets’ care! Please say hello, I’d love to chat about how I can help take care of your sweet pals! EXPERIENCE -Completed over 1,000+ walks, checks, and pet sitting jobs -Cared for over 200+ pets -Shy and/or rescue animals -Puppies & other high energy pups -Care for over 50+ cats, including elderly & disabled cats -Experience with elderly & disabled pets -Group walking SKILLS -Patience -Effective communication -High-energy animal management -Safety awareness SERVICES CAN INCLUDE -Walks or hikes -Monitored playtime -Feeding -Distribution of meds -Pets & attention -Multiple animal care -Overnight sitting *Please disclose any special needs or anxieties of your pet before booking, thank you :) LOCATION I am looking for a house sitting gig for August or September in Portland, Oregon! I currently live in Oakland, California but previously lived in Portland for two years! SCHEDULE -I accept reoccurring walks M-Thr 10 AM - 5 PM -I accept one-time walks outside of those days & times Please include an acceptable time window of arrival in your request. OVERNIGHTS I can provide walks, enrichment time, and attention for pups! I unfortunately cannot watch pups that are unable to be alone as I would like to spend some time outside of the home. Depending on the pups and their needs I’d love to take them on adventures! If adventures aren’t in the cards for them I am still able to provide care in the form of walks, quality time, and enrichment.

“We have some anxious dogs who can take a while to warm up. Charles was great with them, giving them time, being extra patient, but still loving and friendly when meeting them. He came for a meeting and spent time letting them get comfortable with him. He sent updates and photos, and when we got home, the house looked extra nice and the pets were happy and obviously well cared for. I will hire him again and recommend him highly.”

Laura A.

“Karla was amazing with Suds! I had way too many instructions, and he can sometimes be difficult so I was worried he would annoy a sitter. Karla listened to all my requests for updates and made Suds very comfortable. Would definitely work with her again!”

Kelly Jo M.

About: I’ve always had dogs growing up, dogs that have complicated medical needs to dogs that are lax and can do everything on their own. I’ve always grown up with cats as well as a plethora of other animals including fish, lizards, birds, and frogs. I’ve housesat for multiple people over the years and have received much positive feedback! I’m working evening at a restaurant from 3pm to 8pm, so it doesn’t cause much shift in my capability to care for your furry friends! I am more than happy to stay at your place in caring for your pets or if easier/preferred, I can stop by intermittently throughout the day to give your pet the care it needs.

“Sammari is a gem! She was prompt and trustworthy. My two pups aren’t the easiest to care for so I appreciated her patience and I came home to very happy pups!”

Natalie A. M.

“It's obvious our pup was super comfortable with AJ. Lots of the pics they sent showed him happily chewing on his toys, laying on their laps, and enjoying the local trails. AJ was communicative and flexible around our travel plans which made traveling during the holidays a lot less stressful. Would def use AJ again.”

Angela G.