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Krista I.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
30 years of experience
East Bayside-India Street, Portland, ME, 04101

“Krista was very caring and nurturing towards our five month old pup. She kept us up to date with messages, pictures and videos of his well being during this process with our very attached and anxious pup. Auggie was very affectionate towards Krista at pickup. Could not have asked for a better person to take care of our sweet Auggie. Highly recommended!!! Will continue to use Krista.”

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Brittany K.
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Elisabeth K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
5 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Stroudwater, Portland, ME, 04102

“Lou had such a great time again with Elisabeth while we were away! We absolutely loved all of the updates and she looked so happy and relaxed in every photo and video!”

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Molly B.
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Nolan S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

“I truly appreciate the fast response & the care provided. I got updates, pictures and amazing communication. I thank you! My Benji had a good time.”

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Jake F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Bayside, Portland, ME, 04101

“Jake was amazing with my dog, Ridge! From the very start he was friendly and easy to communicate with, and he kept me updated the whole time with plenty of photos. Ridge looked so happy and well-cared for in every picture, which gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. Jake was professional, reliable, and clearly loves spending time with dogs. I’d absolutely book him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Viva L.
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Viva L.
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$93
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 93 reviews
22 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04102

“Viva once again provided a second home for our sweet boy. He trusts her implicitly as do we. She’s super conscientious about making sure he’s comfortable, active and well loved. And she always sends us the best photo updates!”

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Mary A.
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Joshua K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
18 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

“Joshua took great care of my dog Misha! I really appreciated the photos and check ins while I was away. Would definitely board with him again!”

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Michaela J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04101

“Michaela was great with Barley for an evening so my wife and I could go to a festival. Even in the relatively short time, she sent multiple photos and videos of Barley clearly having a great time with Michaela, her partner, and her dog Gus. I would recommend her to anyone in Portland!”

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Alma D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04102

“Our dog was in great hands with Alma! She loved snoozing in the sun and sharing a couch with Alma’s dog and family. We got lots of photos and updates.”

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Emily L.
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Emily & Kieran D.
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$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

“Emily, Kieran, and their lovely dog Leon are absolutely amazing. They took fantastic care of my pup Sally and made her feel like she was part of the family. They’re communicative, thoughtful, and absolutely rockstar sitters. Thank you!”

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Marna A.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 116 reviews
46 repeat clients
27 years of experience
North Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

“Marna and family took excellent care of Gus. Daily updates were provided and prompt/detailed communication about drop off/pick up made a quick getaway stress free. He was a part of the family and was a happy, tired boy when he came home. We’ve already booked our next stay!”

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Lindsay W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 78 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

“Lindsay did such a great job with our pug, Chloe. She sent photos, played with her, took her for long walks. When we picked Chloe up - she was perfectly calm and clearly felt comfortable and lived with Lindsay.”

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Katharine O.
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Claudia & Jason M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04103

“Claudia and Jason were wonderful with Lawson! They kept me updated throughout the day with plenty of pictures and details about their activities. Their attention to detail was exceptional, and they made sure Lawson was comfortable the entire time. I would absolutely recommend them to friends!”

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Matthew J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“Matthew was the best dog sitter ever! The updates were nice and I know our pup was loved for the week!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace P.
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Grace P.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

“Our puppy Arlo had a great time staying with Grace! She was very accommodating of him being a young puppy who's still going through house training. She took him on walks regularly and kept us well updated with photos so we felt comfortable when we were out of town. Would definitely recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathleen B.
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Kathleen B.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 56 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

“Charlee was happy as could be staying with Kathleen. She got to play and lounge and nap with her dog friend Mila and go for walks on the Eastern prom. The good life!”

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Christopher M.
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Celine G.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04102

“Celine is great. Wonderful indoor space with playing area just next door. Adventure walks everyday and lots of updates and pictures. And all the attention Zahra could have hoped for. Thanks!”

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Michael H.
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Lucero & Ikenna P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04102

“This was Maizy’s second visit with Dill, Ike and Lucy. It’s obvious they love dogs! Their yard makes it easy for Maizy to go out. She was up early going for walks. The pictures we received showed how happy Maizy was on her vacation! Thanks guys!”

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Doug & Karen F.
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Christine B.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
11 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103

“Elvis had an AWESOME time with Christine and I felt very comfortable leaving him with her. She frequently sent photos of him and he always looked comfortable and happy. I will definitely be bringing Elvis to Christine again!”

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Katherine D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

“Katherine did an amazing job with Boone. He was well rested and not anxious at all when I picked him up. She was very flexible and communicative during his stay. I was very happy!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vicky P.
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Vicky P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
28 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Stroudwater, Portland, ME, 04102

“great family who very clearly loves having a dog in the home. they treated my girl like it was her home. very open to let her wander through the house freely and vicky/her husband are very communicative during the stay texting updates each day. would recommend and use them again!”

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Colleen F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Krista was a fantastic dog sitter! Sandy is very shy, but she felt comfortable very quickly. Krista sent us great pictures and was very communicative throughout the stay. When we brought Sandy home, she was tired and relaxed, so we knew she had gotten plenty of exercise. 10/10 — highly recommend!

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Emily J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Celine was very attentive to my pup’s needs, checked in every day with notes and pictures, and was very interactive with Draco (went to dog parks, at home, etc.). I would definitely recommend her to anyone and will be utilizing her services again.

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Matthew A.
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Joshua took great care of my dog Misha! I really appreciated the photos and check ins while I was away. Would definitely board with him again!

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Gabby W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Maizy’s second visit with Dill, Ike and Lucy. It’s obvious they love dogs! Their yard makes it easy for Maizy to go out. She was up early going for walks. The pictures we received showed how happy Maizy was on her vacation! Thanks guys!

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Doug & Karen F.
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Emily and Kieran are awesome! They took good care of my dog and kept me informed during his stay! I highly recommend them!

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Hannah Grace P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I truly appreciate the fast response & the care provided. I got updates, pictures and amazing communication. I thank you! My Benji had a good time.

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joy
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hudson loves when he get to send time with Sam and Penny. We feel so happy that Sam is taking care of Hudson. Peace of mind for us, and a great time for Hudson! Thank you so much!

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Douglas D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eden took such good care of our senior dog Maxine, during a very cold and snowy week. We were able to relax on our vacation knowing that she was getting a lot of love and attention. Eden is very experienced and communicative. Highly recommend!

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Betsy M.
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Claudia and Jason were AWESOME! Such great dog people and they made the stay easy. Excellent communication and plenty of photos. Will definitely be using them again!

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Steven V.
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Alma is a fantastic, caring and communicative dog sitter with a wonderful home. Our dog became comfortable very quickly, and we look forward to many future stays!

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Matt Z.
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Holly was able to board our dog at the last minute. She was very communicative and our dog definitely took a liking to her quickly!

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Shaena M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Viva cared for our pup over the holidays and he was treated like a member of her family! Couldn’t have asked for more!

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Mary A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew did an absolutely fantastic job with my two dogs. He takes the dogs' enrichment and comfort very seriously and was extremely attentive to their routines, quirks, and energy levels. Alfie, the six-year-old, got to go on fun adventures, while Molly, the eleven-year-old, joined for part of the time and was able to nap quietly at home when she was tired. Molly and Alfie always go nuts when we pick them up from daycare, but when we got them from Andrew they were super mellow, wagging their tails, and happily said goodbye to him. Andrew is communicative and really helped us out by keeping the dogs for an extra two hours when our flight was delayed. He even sent them home with goodie bags from their walk to Fish and Bone! I enthusiastically recommend Andrew and will be booking him again!

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Catherine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Harrison is a dream sitter with great care and daily photo checkins. He treated our Birdie like his own. She misses him now. Will definitely book again. Highly recommend!

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Heidi D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill was wonderful with our Chloe! We so appreciated knowing how well Chloe was being taken care of while we were away and hope that she can return to Jill’s home in the future.

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Ronald Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taika did a fantastic job of taking care of our dog, Chewie. Would highly recommend her on all fronts. Her house is super dog friendly, she is an excellent communicator and Chewie didn't want to leave. it was a long 9-day trip but he was totally a happy camper. And when she dropped off his bed, he was thrilled to see her again!

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Elonide S.
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Morgan is personable and professional, she is very easy to communicate with and took excellent care of my dog. will use her again. 5 stars

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PAUL P.
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Lauren was an amazing dog sitter! She communicated well, and our dogs seemed happy throughout their stay.

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Ben C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michaela has done a great job watching Emmie. Pick up and drop off are super easy, communication is super clear, and we got plenty of updates throughout the stay. And Emmie loooves hanging out with their pup, Gus!

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Katie-Joy W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Annie was great with Jonah. He was nervous about being left with her, but she made sure he took his medications and hand fed him when he didn't want to eat. Highly recommend!

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Sarah W.
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