House Sitting In Far Southwest Portland, OR
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Top rated Far Southwest house sitters
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“I booked Sparkle for watching my pups while I was on a family vacation. She did a phenomenal job, I got lots of picture updates with happy and calm puppers. When I got home, my apartment was cleaner than I left it! Communication was stellar from beginning to end. Would definitely book Sparkle again :)”

“Simply, Adeline was a perfect pet sitter in pur home. Our little dog is 16 years old and doesn't hear. He also was highly traumatized before we adopted him, so new people make him very agitated. deline was amazing with him. She was kind enough to agree to a pre vacation meetup before our holiday. She listened to our concerns and clearly treated him well. By the time we came home a week later, she was his bestie. Adeline sent us photos periodically with updates and seemed to really care about them, offering to sit for us again in the future. We're so grateful to Adeline for her patience and care; she made it possible for me to relax on vacation knowing they were in good hands. Thank you Adeline!”


“I couldn’t recommend Jamie more! Jamie watched our cats and dog while we traveled and it was one of the first times that my husband and I were able to actually relax and forget about our pets, rather than worry about them with a sitter! Jamie was communicative, punctual, and warm. He sent pictures and updates and I felt comfortable asking for any needs that popped up throughout our time away! Jamie will be the first person I contact for our future house sitting needs. Thank you so much Jamie- excited for you to see the babies again!”

“Lucinda is just amazing.!! Thoughtful, gentle, and conscientious of my specific needs for MY high maintenance needs for my dog that I asked of her. Her communication throughout the time she stayed was impeccable. She took lots of pictures. I almost didn’t make it home her last day bcuz of flight issues and she was immediately willing to watch another day on the spot. What more could one ask for. She left my home exactly as I would. She’s also just a caring and lovely person too!!”


“Our two dogs were instantly at ease with Kelly the moment they met her. She watched our two large dogs (60lb and 70 lb) for eleven days while we were traveling. She took each of them on a walk every morning, kept them company during the day, and spent the night at our house for their peace of mind (and ours). She coped admirably with an unexpected outbreak of ants in the kitchen that started the morning before we left, and with our inquisitive Shepherd chewing up her sunglasses. In addition, she fed our pet frogs twice weekly and watered our house plants. She sent us daily updates and pictures of the dogs. When we returned home, our dogs were happy to see us but calm and didn't appear stressed in the least. We look forward to hiring Kelly again to care for our dogs.”

“Jason was a wonderful dog and house sitter! We received pictures and videos regularly, which were very appreciated while we were traveling. We trusted Hazel was in good hands and the house was, too! We’d definitely have Jason watch Hazel again.”

“Ann was amazing! Very responsive and easy to work with. Took great care of our pets and our place. Was very communicative, sending photos of our pets each day. Our minds were at ease on our short trip away from home! Thanks Ann!”

“Tayler was amazing! Both of my boys warmed right up to her. She sent video and photo updates every day, sometimes more than once a day. I appreciated knowing my dogs were comfortable around her and were well taken care of. I’d definitely book with Tayler again in the future and would definitely recommend her to others as well.”

“Dustin was very prompt with communication and sent frequent pictures and videos of our pups on our trip. Our older dog can be stubborn and picky about taking her meds, and he was patient with her and able to get her to take her medications, so that really says a lot to us. We will be using Dustin’s services again for our next trip in October too.”

About: I'm a life-long animal lover with an honest nature that animals immediately love! I promise to care for your beloved animal just like you would if you were home. I'm an artist with a degree in Graphic Design and work as an accounting assistant for a living. Because I mostly work from home, I have lots of flexible time to be present and keep your pets company. I'm happy to be a hands-on snuggler, or a 'just-be-near-me-but-don't-touch-me' companion. My easy going nature never goes unnoticed when it comes to new furry friends, and they know I can be trusted. My wife and I have 2 adopted kitty brothers, The King Beast and PrettyBoy Prince Flash. We love veing cat Moms and would also love to be 'Pet Aunties'. I'm very lucky to be able to keep a flexible schedule. I work from home 3 days a week and choose what time I go into the office. During drop-in vsisits, I know how important is is to entering quickly and secure the door to prevent any escape artists from fleeing. I also like to announce myself to the animals so they know who is coming in.
“Michael was wonderful with our two senior dogs. He kept in constant communication with us and sent us lots of videos and pics. He took great care of our house as well. We hope to work with him again!”

“Matt was amazing with my pack and I would book him again in a heartbeat. We rescued my dog from an abusive household and he still can be very nervous around new people. Matt was amazing with him, he was in great hands and I was quickly no longer nervous about leaving my little guy. He was very communicative and my house was spotless when we came home. I would highly recommend Matt for your pet sitting needs!”

“Jen was wonderful! Our dog can be very shy with new people, but Jen was super patient and by the end of the weekend our pup was cuddling with her in bed. She is super communicative and I loved the photos and pics while we were away. We will definitely hire Jen to watch out puppy and house again.”


“If you are looking for someone to take care of your pet, then look no further. Marianne took such good care of our family dog when we were away for five days. She gave Sugar more love, care and activity than I could have asked for, keeping me in the loop every step of the way since it was her first time watching her. I always new that Sugar was in great hands, and I couldn't recommend Marianne more.”


About: I had an opportunity to get to know and build relationships with several of the doggy regulars (and their parents) who frequented the coffee shop I worked at for several years! I feel lucky to be the one a handful of them trusted enough with their animals while they were away. I understand that your pets are so much more than just your pets, they are your family! I am deeply passionate about caring for all animals and feel so lucky that I get to build lasting connections with people through caring for their fur babies! I will always do my absolute best to match the regular routines you have created together. & I promise to give the same level of care that your furry family member receives from you when you can’t be there! My goal is always to help you feel at ease while you’re away knowing they’re in good hands + being well taken care of 💖 I’m relocating from Utah to Oregon and will be available to meet you and your pets at the end of May. I am rebuilding a clientele there and I’m between day jobs meaning I will have lots of time and flexibility to tend to your animals 💕 Let me know what your routines normally look like so I can do my best to match them and offer your same level of care. 🐶🐱
Far Southwest pet parents share their Rover experiences
Chanel was a great cat and house sitter. She sent me pictures of my cat each day and kept me updated on how she was doing. She left my condo the same way she found it. She was great with communication before, during and after the pet sit. I would recommend Chanel for your pet sitting/house sitting needs.

This was the first time Lisa stayed with our golden Beatrice. She was great!! She took excellent care of Beatrice and our home. We came back to happy dog and a clean home. Lisa sent regular updates and photos and left a detailed care sheet for us with everything that she did each day. She followed our instructions for Beatrice perfectly. I highly recommend Lisa to take care of your pets. We will definitely rebook Lisa in the future.

Taryn was absolutely incredible, and we truly cannot recommend her enough 🤍🐾 From the moment we met her, she was kind, thoughtful, communicative, and clearly cared so much about our girls. She kept us updated with tons of sweet photos and messages throughout the stay, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. One of the sweetest parts for us was seeing how comfortable our Riley became with her. Riley can be slow to warm up to new people, so seeing her rolling over for belly rubs and fully relaxing with Taryn honestly brought so much joy to our hearts. It was so clear our girls felt safe, loved, and genuinely cared for with her. Taryn went above and beyond, handled everything with so much care, and was incredibly attentive and reassuring the entire time. We already shared her profile with one of our best friends and will absolutely continue recommending her to others because she is truly such a genuine, caring person. The girls adored her, and we cannot wait to book with her again 🤍🐶🐕🐾

Melissa and her wife, Leslie, were amazing with our senior dog!! They came over to meet her ahead of time and I felt so comfortable leaving her in their care. They sent me regular updates and left the house very clean for our return. Will absolutely use them again in the future!

Emily was fantastic! She came to meet our puppy, connected with our puppy quickly, and asked great questions about her care. Emily is personable, clearly loves animals, and had great communication both in setting up the booking and while we were away. She sent cute pictures to let us know how each day went and Emily was flexible when the dates changed during our trip. Thank you Emily!

Lucinda is just amazing.!! Thoughtful, gentle, and conscientious of my specific needs for MY high maintenance needs for my dog that I asked of her. Her communication throughout the time she stayed was impeccable. She took lots of pictures. I almost didn’t make it home her last day bcuz of flight issues and she was immediately willing to watch another day on the spot. What more could one ask for. She left my home exactly as I would. She’s also just a caring and lovely person too!!

Veronica is a wonderful person I couldn’t have asked for a better in home pet sitter. Very communicative from the start, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear she genuinely cared and treated both our dog and kitty with so much love and attention. We really appreciated the updates and could tell our pets were comfortable and happy with her. Veronica went above and beyond also taking good care of our home. She is very trustworthy, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly wonderful pet sitter!

Kelly did an amazing job taking care of our dog while we were away, she stayed at our house and took good care of everything. She communicated well and gave updates daily along with pictures. We definitely recommend Kelly if you need someone to look after your pup!

So many wonderful things to say about Grace! She took care of our 6 year-old standard poodle (Atlas) for a week, at our home. She was a great houseguest, an intuitive and empathic care giver, a fabulous communicator. We highly recommend her and will book her every chance we get.

Rachel stayed at our home while we were traveling. She cared for our lively mini-Australian Shepherd and tended to a few additional tasks at the house. Everything was in great shape when we returned, and our dog was delightfully calm. I took that as a four-paws up from our dog!

Matthew was perfect! I had to travel for a work trip leaving early and coming home late. My pup has an injury and needed some extra TLC and someone who would be around most of the day. Matthew was reliable, punctual, communicative, and my dog was excited to see him and looked very happy and comfortable during the stay. I would definitely book him again for my next trip.

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House Sitting FAQs
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Far Southwest.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Far Southwest house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.













