Dog Walking Hall

About: For 15 years I ran a successful dog walking business outside of Boston, and have now returned to the northwest to help my mother age in place. I'm missing my animal friends, and am ready to help with yours! I'm experienced and mature, conscientious, reliable and careful, with the same high expectations for myself that you have. I understand the importance of good relationships with anyone you bring into your pet's life - both for your pet and for you - and building relationships and community is what I most loved about my dog walking business. My schedule is quite flexible! Being retired definitely opens up my availability, and I aim to be as accommodating and helpful as possible to meet your pet's needs. Safety and privacy are important priorities, and I am always respectful of both. I have years of experience accessing clients' homes and caring for their pets - more than 250 pets over the years - without any problems. I am professional and experienced, with a proven record.

About: I’ve grown up around animals my whole life — my mom has always had dogs and my dad has always had cats, so I’ve learned how to care for and connect with all kinds of pets from a young age. Right now, I have a playful kitten of my own, and my mom has two dogs that I help care for whenever I visit. I’m patient, responsible, and always attentive to each pet’s unique routine and personality. Whether it’s walks, playtime, cuddles, or just quiet company, I make sure every animal feels safe, loved, and cared for exactly how their owner would want. You can always count on me for reliable care, consistent updates, and genuine love for every furry friend I look after. Pet care is already a part of my everyday life — I have a kitten at home and spend time with my mom’s dogs regularly, so feeding, walks, playtime, and cuddles are built into my routine. My work schedule is flexible enough to allow plenty of time for drop-ins, walks, and overnight care. Whether it’s morning visits or evening check-ins, I make sure each pet gets the attention and consistency they need. When caring for pets in my home or a client’s home, I always focus on making them feel comfortable and safe. I follow each pet’s normal routine as closely as possible — from feeding times and walks to playtime and bedtime — so everything feels familiar. I take extra care to keep their environment clean, secure, and stress-free, and I always communicate with owners so they know their pets are happy and well cared for. I take pride in following every detail of your pet’s care instructions — from feeding schedules to favorite walks and play routines. In your home, I make sure everything stays tidy and that your pet’s comfort and safety come first. I always provide updates and communication so you know your pets are happy, healthy, and cared for exactly how you’d want.

“Once again Tanaisa did a wonderful job with my Meadow girl! Took her on an hour long walk brought a friend with her so Meadow had some company! Thank you so much for giving my girl love on walks!”

Alyssa A.

About: I have my own dogs and I’ve watched my families dogs as well. I’d say I definitely have experience in taking care of them so it’s not a worry. I’m a full-time student with availability Sunday through Tuesday. My schedule is limited, but I’d love to spend time caring for your furry friends! I offer lots of play time and one on one time with your pets. I’ll keep them safe, fed, and most importantly have fun 💖

“Brie is the exact type of person you'd want to care for your pet. She is attentive and intuitive to our little guy's needs as they chang from day to day. Our dog is so much happier on the days he gets walks, play time, and snuggles from Brie. She is awesome!”

Elizabeth W.

“She was so awesome and my pup looked forward to seeing her everyday.”

Soledad C.

About: Live in a coded community? For reasons listed below, I NO LONGER provide animal care services to those living in an apartment complex requiring door codes for entry. ***PLEASE NOTE***, do to a recent experience that left me in utter shock with a pet parent, a parent who posed a security threat to not only her own animals, also my business as an independent pet sitter with her level of disorganization (not being able to provide working access codes before the visit began), financial hardship (pressuring me fo reduce care costs for several bookings in a row), harassment and dishonesty, I have decided I am choosing to no longer provide services to those living in an apartment that requires codes for entry. This pet parent had not properly provided access codes for the stay, began to harass me over her mistake, this overall, severely impacted how access and care for her pets could be handled which makes me too worried I may be put in this situation again by another pet parent, as a result of this pet parents disorginization by not being able to provide working codes, I was placed in an emergency situation in caring for the pets, an emergency situation that took 2 extra days of my time to help her out with with the animals, while I am happy to try and problem solve on the spot, jump through any necessary hoops to help resolve issues, due to the nature of my business, as an independent animal sitter, I would simply prefer to avoid that scenario and specifically type of access issue to pets altogether, unfortunately, my confidence in accepting bookings from those choosing to live in coded apartments depending on technology to enter, entirely depends on the actual owner providing working codes before a visit begins, it is just too much of a case by case basis, leaving me worried the pet parents will not be able to deliver proper access codes. As much as it pains me to deny services or care to anyone with pets, I just do not want to have pets in a situation where I am not provided working access codes, causing me to not be able to reach the pets. Regardless if you promise the codes you or your office will give me, will work, the owner will have to eat the cost of the locksmith when the owner the person distributing the non-working codes. Non working codes requiring a locksmith, will require additional time as they try and resolve the coded issue. It is unfortunate one bad experience with a disorganized/dishonest pet parent has caused me to deny services to others in this style of, 'living situation', though I do feel confident I will be matched to much more compatible, more organized pet parents who can properly provided a method to access the pets, (key, working codes, fob, link), and provide a safe and secure environment to their pets, again, with *working access codes* to ensure that my care can reach and be provided to the pets. My success relies on the orginization of your 'logistics'. A front door key to a house has worked well for me in all my life. Non working codes to a multi coded door entry system, deny entry to any person trying to access the unit. Though my intentions are set to deliver care to your pets, I cannot risk any failure of technology to be the reason I cannot deliver to your pets. I am a pet sitter who relies on proper access methods being provided by the pet owner, when the pet owner fails to provide proper access methods, I cannot deliver without a locksmith. For that reason, I choose to not accept coded apartment clients. Post bad experience, I now have a business phone to allow me better access to coded communities, though I am too worried I will be provided incorrect codes when more than 2 codes are necessary for entry, for this reason, I am declining any services to those who live inside of a surveillance complex requiring codes to access the "home".... Thank you to all my highly organized, very honest, very respectable, high clientele that I do still have, you all and your pets, are why I am still thoroughly fulfilled in providing care. You are the ones who make it very worth it. As a result of adding on a business phone for any coded community app based access, I have increased my prices to reflect my additional flexibility to serve you and your pets. My existing pet base has received a message informing of these updates, if you are new, thank you for considering me as a pet sitter, details about how my time spent with your animals will go, are further below. Thank you for considering me as your compassionate pet sitter. I have cared for dogs of all breeds, felines, birds, reptiles, farm, aquatics & other exotics for over 20 years. My longterm goal and dream, is to build a permanent and dedicated space to run pet care services from my farmhouse. Right now, I am only available through Rover for House Sit, Drop ins, Walks. Thank you in advance, for taking few minutes to read through all of the details I have included below to ensure I am the right fit for your furry, feathery, aquatic or barn companion! Equipped to care for: -Senior Animals -Medically Dependent Animals Requiring Medication Administration -Special Diet / Food Prep -Puppies + Kittens -Reactive Animals -Aggressive Animals During visits *I will send you high quality photos and videos of my time caring for your animals through Rover. All sitter and client communications are professionally conducted through the Rover app, I operate a business phone with the app that I bring along to each visit where our app base communications will relay in real time to you the details of your pets day to day, so you are fully in the loop as to how your pets are doing. This ensures I am available to communicate to you 24/7, ensuring your pets needs are met, around the clock. **Accepting NEW clients!** *FALL AND WINTER 2026 BOOKINGS ARE FILLED. I AM NOW ACCEPTING bookings for 2027 AND 2028, please message me to confirm availability. ***AFFORDABLE RATES FOR WINTER AND AND SPRING 2026-27*** ***Bookings are competitively filling as we prepare for the 2027 spring and summer, with that, my pricing is subject to change to maintain local competitiveness in my client base.*** ***Available for ALL Holidays, please check availability!*** *Planning your 2027-28 trip? I am accepting bookings for all 2027 and 2028 holidays. Planning an extended trip? I am happy to discuss requests for extended house sits and drop ins. During your requested dates, I will be available 24/7 to care for your animals so you can travel with a peace of mind, we can discuss your preferences. *Willing to set up Meet and Greets well in advance for all bookings* Holiday rates will vary as it is a busier time of year for bookings! PLEASE READ for NOTES AND INFO: **I do travel to reach my client base and provide outstanding care, with 4x4 capabilites to serve my remote and rural farm animal clients through winter, ice and snow conditions. I am happy you have landed here to consider me as your pet sitter. Please continue reading below. With decades of experience, I offer complete cat, dog and small Farm Animal Care as well as highly experienced garden care all in your home while your away, or for drop ins. Small critters include & not limited to, (rabbits, aquatic, birds, mice, snakes, etc.) With experience in small livestock and garden care, (horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits, llamas, sheep, goat), I am confident I can meet your pets care needs and highly value my time spent connecting with all animals and plants. I will come directly to your home to attend and care to your furry, feathery or aquatic habitat companions. Care visits include but are never limited to; interactive and stimulating play time, walks, poop clean up, cleaned crates/litter box, feed/fresh water, treats, and any other routine or special needs, training reinforcements, that are necessary to be met for the comfort of your animals. Multiple drop in visits per day can be requested. I am happy to remain flexible to meet your furry companions day to day needs whether for short drop ins, or for extended house sits! Traveling? House Sitting Details; Need round the clock Care for your furry companion? I do offer extended stay visits to care for your furry companions. I am flexible to stay overnight in your home or spend just the day with your furries. Let me know your preferences. Home Care services are also available if needed - water plants, garden care, pet supplies, checking the postal box, trash and recycling etc. All inclusive so you can have a peace of mind when traveling! I do offer basic, gentle in home feline and K-9 grooming services upon request. I will adhere to any training methods should you have a preference, and will also encourage and stimulate animals through my own trusted positive reward training techniques should you desire. I am consistent in engaging with animals with the most gentle and positive style of behavioral training and playtime. I am experienced in administering IV Fluids, oral medications and injections to K-9 and Felines. Animal welfare is my top priority as I am an long-standing animal rights activist and 8+ year vegan /12+year vegetarian. Compassionate, quality and safe animal care is my number one goal every single day. In 2015 I rescued my girl Diva From the Oregon Humane Society's Second Chance program, my now Feline companion had been returned to the shelters a whopping 5 times for behavioral trait "issues". When I met this girl, I could not believe how sweet she was and was shocked to hear of her traumatic past. Having raised many cats over the years I felt in my heart she would be a good fit regardless of her adoption/return story. After spending just 10 minutes with her in the bonding room, I decided to bring her home and give her a permanent place of comfort and peace. She has been the absolute best companion and furry friend to have around. After settling down from her traumatic history, she came out of her shell and became the most playful, cuddly curious little protector. Post-Shelter, Diva Leads a happy life running in the fenced yard with our chickens, crows and blue birds. Our newest addition to the fur clan includes Deja Vu a little kitten rescue from the Humane society. She has been a wonderful addition to our menagerie, spending most of her time figuring things out at as a growing kitten, she truly couldn't be any more compatible with our elder, Diva. Please reach out for any questions. I cannot wait to meet your fur friend/s/family! I am currently a student and active volunteer, I am looking to add work into my schedule where ever possible. I am very flexible and love to be up in the early morning. I have a fenced yard large enough for dogs to run around and play in, a spacious home that is stress free. Thank you for considering me as your compassionate pet sitter! As my dream is to have a small business run at home caring for animals, as a fulltime student with a flexible day to day schedule, I am widely available and can accept extended care visits for up to 90 days if you have plans to travel abroad and are looking for a peace of mind when it comes to maintaining your animals routine care needs. Safety and animal welfare are my #1 top priority, animals are extremely intuitive and demanding individuals. With their strong personalities, and my long-standing experience in connecting and building individualized bonds with all animals, I'm firmly confident in my abilities to ensure a secure, safe, protected and loving environment for your pets, so that no part of their routine is disturbed while your away. All animals have distinctive memory, during my visits I positively verbally engage with the animals based to reinforce voice memory and to help them feel at ease, calm and recognized as the wonderful individuals they are.

About: I had pets in the family my whole childhood. Love em all, Dogs, Cats either way. Happy to help with a weekly walk, a drop in visit, or house sitting for a long vacation. Whatever I can do to help you and your pets, let me know! I am currently in a bit of a life transition and I am working minimal hours for now, so I have a lot of free time. I would like to fill that extra time with something productive that helps me financially. I love animals, so being able to spend time with people's pets and benefit their lives as well, would be a wonderful way to do it. If you are leaving town and looking for someone who will show your pet the love they deserve and give them 100 percent of their attention, give me a call. At this point I am only available for doing walks, drop ins and mainly house sitting jobs. I am currently living with my family in Ridgefield WA, but I am trying to get into an apartment in the next few months. The pets that I have had in my life over the past 15 years or so were very loved. They were my family, my friends and were treated as such.

About: I have lived with both cats and dogs since I could walk. I have been responsible for feeding, walking, grooming, and playing with many pets since I was 8 years old. I have experience in caring for senior animals, herding dogs, and puppies/kittens. I also independently trained my family's border collie on things like recall and other basic commands. I am available 24/7 to cat or dog sit, walk your dogs, or play with your pets while you can't be with them. I personally own 6 pets (4 cats and 2 dogs) who I take care of with the help of my family. I love to spend time cuddling, playing, and offering enrichment to all pets when I am with them. This may look like playing with toys, taking dogs for walks, working on basic commands, or just quality time.

About: I’ve taken care of my neighbors, freinds and family pets since I was 10 and it’s the best job in the world. Community Pet Babysitter. I am currently enrolled in college and work part time so I have plenty of time to be your adorable and furry babies best friend. :) I have a turtle and a hamster so your pet will have my full attention and I will follow your instructions and be the best care taker for your lil/big guy.

About: I’ve had take care of every cats and dogs of many different breeds, and I am really to meeting and taking of your sweet pet family! I am currently have a lot of availability, so I am available to take care of your pups! And any animals family any time you need! I am available from Monday to Saturday… unfortunately I am not available on sunday I am happily to take care of your pet family in your home!!… and 1 things that is really important to me that is your pet family feels safe and trust around me because I do believe that they do have emotions and feel to connect to feel safe with pet - sitters : )

About: I've taken care of lots of pets through my years and I love every second of it! I'm very compassionate and very big on loving your furry friends and caring for them while you're away. Always open to every type of animal, even our scaly friends too. I'm always up for the job when it comes to our lovely best friends to be able to let them have the best experience they can get. Im always available ! every day has something going on. grooming, walking, play times, and its awesome! if I'm not walking an animal or grooming them I'm hanging out with them or showing them new places they have never been before or having different experiences everyday. I always give them love every second i get, always will be respectful to not only the animal but the owner as well and things that are set for me to do with their loved ones, and to show that they are well taken care of when you're away from home

About: Hello, my name is Tricia Henkelman. I have been taking care of animals for others with exceptional attention and respect of owners requests. I am a professional, animal lover and enthusiast. Animal care and learning is a passion of mine. I have been very fortunate to be around dogs my whole life. I am also fortunate to learn every day about the different breeds and many personalities which enthrall and engage any future insight. I am capable and have the desire to learn and adapt to many variations in breeds and personalities. As I further my education and responsibilities in taking care of one's pets I look forward to engaging in further training in animal variables in order to promote a professional and knowledgeable skilled behavior between myself, owner and their pet. I can promise a person will not experience regret in any of my future accommodations. I hope and am prepared for the opportunity to work With many clients with unconditional respect and care with their beloved animals. My schedule is open day and night. I have another part time job that I work from home at so I am able to spend and care for your pet 24/7. I will give my full divided attention to your pet and treat them as a part of my own family. I will not only smother them with affection but also take them on walks several times a day. I am able to follow the pet owners requests with respect to the pets daily routine and activity level:) I am also home full time and will not leave your pet alone for more than one hour on long visits and never alone on just one night boarding. I look forward and am motivated to board your pet:) I will give full attention throughout the day and evening. I am home full time and will walk your pet every two hours and spend quality time with them. Pets are allowed on the furniture!

About: I’ve taken care of dog’s, horses, cats, chinchilla’s, for many years! Friends, family, and neighbors have all relied on me to walk, feed, play, and bathe their animals!! I’m currently working 4 days a week I work during the night so I have plenty of time to time play with you’re pup or kitten! I keep the pets in their home other than walks so they stay comfortable and don’t get anxious being away from their area maintaining their cleanliness and comfortability is my priority!

“Rachael was on time, very easy going and great with my dog. Xuubz really likes her too. I highly recommend Rachael for all your cat and dog needs!”

Cassi S.

About: I’ve been watching over peoples pets for quite a while now. I love all animals so being a caregiver for them just feels natural. No pet is “too difficult” ☺️ I’m an Uber driver right now so a flexible schedule is an understatement. I’m always available for my pets as well as yours. No schedule is too difficult for me. I have always naturally gotten along with all types of animals. I really love to take dogs for hikes as well as to a dog park. Being around pets is very easy for me because I actually like hanging out with them:)

About: Hi there! My name is Brandon Foley and any dog I’ve met I have loved like my own! Growing up, I had my Black Lab, and my cat. I also helped my Aunt with her pet sitting business in Chicago. From pet sitting, long or short walks, boarding and of course taking care of our own pets, I’ve got experience with it all! I’ve also administered medication to dogs of all ages and sizes. I currently work part-time, which leaves me with lots of time to love on and play with your pups! As long as I know in advance, my schedule is quite flexible. When I am away from home it’s usually for no more than a few hours. More time to spend with your pet! I take dog watching very seriously and safety is my number one priority. Your dog will always have someone around to give it lots of attention and affection. I'll do everything I can to to meet the needs of your dog to assure they are safe, comfortable, and having fun during your time away.

About: I just moved to Portland and I work remotely so I can definitely spend time with any pets I care for! Growing up my family always had pets and I loved taking care of them! My family currently has one dog and anytime I go back to Southern California to visit I love hanging out with her. Throughout my life I've always been the one to call for pet sitting when neighbors and friends go away on vacation. I really love taking care of their dogs and cats while they're away. Along with helping my friends and family take care of their pets I've also worked at a pet supply store where I interacted with animals daily. Before moving to Portland I lived in Bend where I had a good amount of repeat pet sitting gigs and I loved them like they were my own. Before moving to Oregon I lived in San Francisco for about 12 years. While living in San Francisco I volunteered with the SPCA which was definitely a great experience! I've always loved animals and I feel like I am just happier around them :D I currently work from home so I can spend all day everyday with the pets I care for! I love going on walks throughout the week and my work schedule is flexible so I can take your pet out anytime :) I follow all rules your pet currently has so it doesn’t disrupt their daily routine. I love spending time with animals and making sure they feel comfortable while in my care.

About: Had dogs my whole life. Mines a coward and we'd need to check that he gets along with yours first, he'll get bullied if I'm not careful, the poor thing I stay home all day and spend as much of my time as possible outside. Your dog may come back muddy though, the messier you get the more fun you had and all! I am home all day with eyes/ears on the pets nearly constantly. I also spend so much time in environments that encourage explorative play and will keep most dogs too busy to get bored and act out in the first place. If a pet did act out, there's more than enough space in my place to separate animals and allow them to decompress. If at your place, mine is kennel trained for the same idea.

“Lizette is great, she’s very trustworthy, friendly, punctual, very responsive and took great care of my Ellie. She followed all the instructions I sent her and made sure to send me lots of pictures on their walks which I really appreciate! I will book with her in the future for sure 🫶🏻 thank you Lizette”

Caterina S.