House Sitting In Government Island
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“Karen was an incredible dogsitter and we feel luck to have found her! She was communicative, great with our high-energy dog and took good care of our home. We look forward to Karen dogsitting in the future and highly recommend her!”
“I honestly can’t say enough amazing things about Marie!! We’ve used multiple sitters on Rover before, and she is in a league of her own. She went so far above and beyond—sending tons of photos and videos, keeping our home spotless, and even helping set up a water fountain and troubleshoot our cats’ picky eating habits. It’s clear she genuinely cares. Most importantly, she loved our cats like they were her own, and that meant everything to us. She was truly an angel and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had her. We will absolutely be using her again—she deserves every bit of recognition! Thank you so much Marie!!”
About: I provide calm, attentive care shaped around each dog’s temperament, routine, and energy level. I’m especially comfortable with dogs who benefit from extra movement and outdoor time, whether that means neighborhood walks, time at Sellwood Riverfront, Elk Rock hikes, Mt. Tabor, or any of your dog’s favorite spots. I also have experience with dogs who enjoy water play and understand how to balance activity with safety, pacing, and comfort. My goal is to offer a grounded, dependable presence so pets feel secure, engaged, and well cared for while their people are away. My schedule allows me to provide consistent, attentive care, including regular walks, outdoor time, and structured activity for dogs who benefit from a steady, active routine. Grounded, attentive care in SE Portland’s most walkable neighborhoods—Sellwood, Woodstock, Inner SE, and along the MAX Orange Line. Each day includes regular walks, outdoor time, and activity suited to your dog’s energy level, along with calm time to rest. I aim for a balanced routine that keeps dogs engaged, comfortable, and well cared for.
“Aislynn was so wonderful. This is our second setter through Rover and have had nothing but great experiences. It was great knowing Millie and Oliver was in safe hands during our day. I would for sure rebook with her again.”
“Sparkle took great care of Raylene for a week and a half while we were out of town. She did a wonderful job accommodating all of Raylene’s quirks and seemed well versed in taking care of an older dog. We loved all the picture updates!”
About: I’ve been pet/housesitting for the majority of my life! Growing up I was relied on heavily by many. I was consistently approached by family, friends, and neighbors. There were quite a few people that had me as their go-to whenever they needed the help and I made a strong connection with. I always get excited when people ask me to petsit for them! On top of that, I’ve done a lot of volunteer work at animal shelters, including dog walking, cleaning, and playing. I’m currently a SPED Educational Assistant, 8am-3:30pm every weekday at a school in Portland. Anytime around that I am free and willing, but I understand if that is too large a gap in the days as far as house sitting goes. Otherwise, my weekends are entirely free, as well as my summer break! I will accommodate to whatever needs must be met for your pet! I want to make sure your fur baby is completely safe, comfortable and happy with me. Every animal is different and I love to make space for them and learn about what they like, dislike, need, as well as their quirks and personalities. Connection and trust is very important to me.
“Brooklyn did a fantastic job watching our two morkies over a weekend period. We especially appreciated her proactive style of communication, her calm when dealing with any issues, and of course all the pictures of our pups throughout the day while we were away. Would definitely recommend her services and book with her again. Thanks Brooklyn!”
“Did an amazing job of taking care of my two pups. Especially with one being dog aggressive she took extra precautions and did everything I asked. She sent me tons of pictures which I loved and was a very good at communicating. She stayed the night and had the house as I left it and even washed my sheets and made my bed after! All in all I’d recommend macynn for all your dogs needs will be going back for sure!”
“Jamie cared for my dog and my home so I could take a long weekend vacation. Jamie was flexible and adaptable when my dog, Nelly, had greater challenging behaviors than I had anticipated. Jamie was communicative and my home was in pristine condition. Much appreciated!”
“James came and took care of our dogs last minute on Halloween. Super nice. Communication was easy. We would definitely book with him again, thank you again James!”
About: What sets me apart is the amount of attention and companionship I’m able to provide. Since I work remotely, pets aren’t left alone for long periods and can keep a consistent routine throughout the day. I focus on creating a calm, safe, and stress-free environment while treating every pet like family. I’m patient, dependable, and attentive to each pet’s individual needs, whether that’s extra playtime, maintaining routines, giving medication, or providing gentle care for shy or senior pets. I also keep owners updated with photos and messages so they always feel connected and reassured while away. I work remotely, allowing me to provide attentive care and companionship throughout the day. I offer flexible scheduling for daytime drop-ins, walks, and overnight care throughout the week. I care for pets by keeping them comfortable, safe, and on their normal routine with plenty of attention, playtime, walks, and updates for owners while they’re away.
“Kat is amazing, she took great care of the beasts and my home. She updates regularly without me needing to check in, which is great cuz I worry a bit but also don’t want to be a bother. One of my dogs has pretty bad separation anxiety so coming home to see both dogs calm and happy with her was fantastic! 10 outta 10, will be using again.”
“Another great house/dog sitting booking with Kim! My dog had some tummy issues and a paw hotspot on Kim's first day. She was super communicative and took care of my dog! He returned to his full self quickly and clearly loved the outdoor adventures Kim took him on.”
About: I’ve taken care of all animals since a young age. I strive to be someone reliable that you can count on and trust with your babies! I have a very flexible schedule since I have my own business and would be more than willing to help other people out with their pet care needs and would make sure to be reliable and always communicate! Making sure that the fur babies have love and feel safe with me is most important so gaining that animals trust. I am a big spoiler and love to play with them and cuddle them! I have a dog of my own so I have experience in everything. Feeding, walking, administering medication, etc…. And also taking to appointments!
About: I have had experience with many different types of breeds and ages. I have seen it all! I have grown up with dogs and have experience with rescue/ shelter pups. Fun fact: I have leash-trained all of our family dogs ranging from 11-70lbs, assisted in potty training, and in January 2025 I began working as a part-time veterinary assistant! Since about age 17, I have volunteered at my local dog shelter in my spare time and helped friends and family bathe, feed, and walk their pets! I have a sweet spot for senior dogs; I have one of my own (Oreo) who is very spoiled with love and treats! My weekend availability is very open. On weekdays Mondays-Fridays it varies, since I do work in healthcare. I am available before 8am and after 5pm weekdays, but feel free to ask for specific availability if you need a pet sitter/drop in visits, as I can be flexible sometimes! I look forward to meeting you and your pet! :) I always make sure to prioritize the safety and comfort of your pet. Your pet will be supervised and if there is anything specific your pet or you need from me, please do not hesitate to ask. My job is to provide the best experience for you and your pet. As a pet parent myself, I know it can be difficult to leave your fur baby under the care of another person, and I dedicate myself to making you feel at ease knowing your canine or feline will be well taken care of! I like to know as much information about each pet to create a loving, safe, and trusting environment for each furry friend.
About: I’ve had dogs for as long as I can remember, the first dog I got was when I was 5 and I would walk her and play with her and teach her tricks. We currently have 3 dogs at my dads with a cat and 2 dogs at my moms house. I love spending time with animals and having fun with them I am currently in college playing softball and am home for the summer so I am free and looking to spend some time with animals and make some extra money! I can provide whatever care a client wants/do what they normally do for their animals and follow whatever a schedule an owner has setup for their animal.
“Debbie was great. She handled everything professionally, asked great questions, and even had some suggestions. Good communication leading up to and during our trip. We would use her again.”
“Lizette took excellent care of Italian greyhounds Harry (age 10 months) and Anna (age 4 months) in her home alongside her pup for 12 days. We appreciated her consistent loving attention to them and her daily updates and photos of pups on walks and at play. Lizette is a very good communicator and a calm presence. We will look forward to working with Lizette again. #recommend !”
About: Hi there! My name is Shannon.. I live in PDX now but I grew up on a lot of property in the country taking in stray cats and dogs and rehabilitating them and finding them forever homes! In the past have worked for a couple different companies providing walking, boarding, feeding, and playing with cats and dogs as well as drop ins while they were away. I also do a lot of dog sitting for friends and family. My most recent experience has been taking care of a two senior dogs when their owners are traveling. Mainly walks, feeding, and offering them lots of love and cuddles! I also do dog care for a client of mine on a weekly basis .. walks, baths, drop in visits. For work I’m a licensed massage therapist and caregiver so I dabble in various things but I genuinely enjoy taking care of and helping others. People call me an animal whisperer! I can provide daily walks, visits, house and pet-sitting and administration of medication. I offer impeccable and loving care. I have to pass very extensive background checks to be an LMT and Caregiver if that gives you peace of mind! Thank you and I look forward to meeting you and your fur kids!
Government Island pet parents share their Rover experiences
Samantha was great! She watched our two cats and our dog (and they loved her immediately). We had some last minute additions to some pet medications right before our trip and Samantha was very good about noting down the requirements and successfully administering said meds to our old cat. We received daily updates and photos that provided some relief to us as this was our first time using rover. We highly recommend Samantha!
Annabelle was a wonderful sitter. She stayed at our house 4 nights to watch our little dog and cat. My animals just loved her and she was very consistent about updating me a couple times a day with text messages and pictures… which I truly appreciated. We will definitely be looking forward to using her again.
Max did wonderful with our pup, Penny! Took her for walks and sent lots of photos while we were away. Easy to communicate with as needed. They also were super respectful of our home and left in great condition. Highly recommend to others needing a sitter, especially in own home.
Karen did a fantastic job caring for our sweet labradoodle while we were away for a week. Since we had a pre-dawn departure, Karen arrived the night before, so we were lucky enough to have that time to chat and hang out a bit before we left on our trip. She was wonderful about sending updates/videos daily. They had great play sessions, walks, etc., and she even stayed up soothing him during an evening thunderstorm (which completely undoes him). We were totally at ease on our vacation seeing how happy our dog was, and we came home to an immaculate house too. We highly recommend Karen and look forward to having her housesit for us again someday.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From start to finish, communication was excellent—consistent updates and tons of pictures of our dog, Oliver, gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear Oliver was happy, comfortable, and well cared for the entire time. On top of that, we came home to a spotless house. The sitter went above and beyond by tidying up and making the bed - truly no trace they had been there except for a very happy dog. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and genuinely great with pets!
Tashi and I connected as I had a last minute cancellation of another dog sisters and wow so glad Tashi could take the job instead! Great energy right away with our dog, and communication throughout time away was consistent and helpful! Would absolutely rebook!
Pamela always takes great care of Bradley. He is very old and has the needs of an old dog. She is very understanding and accepts his little quirks. She sends updates and pictures so I don't have to worry. We had a flight cancellation and she said not to worry, she would stay the extra day.
Skylar is knowledgeable, reliable, and communicates extremely well. I feel like my large breed dogs couldn't be in better hands when we need to leave town without them. I also have a rescue who is very fearful in general, but Skylars kind and patient manner won him over. I cannot say enough good things about Skylar, and highly recommend her to care for tour pets
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Government Island.
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. Government Island 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.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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