House Sitting Horton

“Gabriela is great. She has been dropping in on my older pup for a few months now (and stayed with her once overnight). Gabriela always provides updates and photos. She's flexible and responsive.”

Stephen N.

About: All my life I’ve been obsessed with dogs 🐶 When I was finishing up nursing school, I needed to find some part time work to help make ends meet. I found a job as a kennel technician at a commercial dog boarding facility - where I mostly cleaned up to 36 dogs daily messes and gave them social enrichment. I quickly jumped up the short ladder of management and took over as CEO right around my first year mark of employment. I have cared for hundreds, possibly a thousand plus dogs in the last half of my entire lifetime. I’ve worked hard to help dogs and owners alike understand eachother better - communication often needs no words. I specialize in “project pups”, socialization and reactivity. I’ve taken care of newborn puppies to teenage obedience school dropouts - through the medically fragile & elderly pooches on palliative care & absolutely everything in between. I’ve worked in a rescue as an adoption coordinator and had the extreme pleasure of helping people and pooches find their forever spaces together. Along with rescuing over a dozen dogs of my own over the years & nursing several back to health from horrific conditions. Dogs are my passion - simple as that. Nothing makes me happier than helping a dog & owner relationship thrive. I am a stay at home mom, my boys are 2 & 3 years old. They’ve been raised around dogs & already have learned a healthy respect for their space. I am hyper vigilant & always err on the extreme side of caution for everyone’s safety - especially when it comes to those tricky resources. Other than weekly appointments on Mondays - we have a very flexible and open schedule. Our yard is fully fenced with 6 foot - reinforced wood fencing. Gates are double locked to keep toddlers from opening them - dogs too. I have a 10 year old spayed female border collie that I picked from her litter at 3 weeks old. She’s my right hand gal and socially bulletproof when it comes to hanging out with her furry friends. I often used her as the “Ice Breaker” dog when I ran the boarding facility - meaning she did all the temperament testing for any newly boarded dogs we were socially unsure about. We have multiple baby gates, and crate option for separation of space. A dog door built into our back door leading into our fully fenced, toddlerized but maintained, grassy residential yard on a quarter acre. We live in a very quiet tiny town on an even quieter little street, perfect for safely regulated walks and training opportunities.

“One of the best dog sitters! She was so attentive to our pup, great communication, and our house was in perfect shape when we arrived home. Highly recommend!”

Ali A.

About: Words cannot describe the love I have for animals, so if you ever need a break I would give them just as much care as their owner of not more. Your pets are my Allstars! I’m currently working part time at Mod Pizza in the mornings 5 days a week sometimes 6, I would be home no later than 11, shifts vary but still have plenty of time for animal care during the day. I have a fenced backyard and a big old friendly dog who doesn’t know what personal space means and loves to play! I have a medium sized crate if anything becomes too much for the pet as well as a spacious room for more privacy and space.

“Cats got plenty of attention and companionship as far as we could tell. Good communication and photos sent to us during her stay. We were a disappointed to find both water bowls were almost empty, one had dead flies in it, and the litter box had not been scooped for what looked like a number of days when we got home. These were things we had asked her to do daily.”

Katie S.

“Rene was great. This was a short stay, but she communicated well with us and sent photos. Porterhouse was well taken care of and was happy to see us when we returned home.”

Cami S.

“Keilah was an excellent pet sitter. She was great about sending pics and updates regularly and the animals really seemed to enjoy her company. I would be happy to book her again.”

Melissa O.

“Heather did an amazing job. My dog & cat where well looked after while I was gone for 9 days. Heather kept in touch with me, sent me pictures of my dog & cat texted me on how they are doing. I am very happy with Heather. I have no problems with using her again in the future.”

Vickie P.

About: I grew up with both dogs and cats, so I have always been comfortable around animals and know how to take care of them. I love taking dogs on walks, playing with them, feeding them, and making sure they feel happy and cared for. I treat every pet with the same love and attention I would give my own! As a university student, I have a flexible schedule throughout the week. I’m available all day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On Mondays and Wednesdays, I’m available from 6–11 AM and again anytime after 2 PM until whenever. I’m currently available after 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m also available for overnight care anyday! I’m happy to work with your pet’s routine and make sure they get plenty of attention, walks, and care while you’re away! I always make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while they are with me. In a client’s home, I will follow all instructions they provide, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any routines their pet is used to. I’ll give them plenty of attention and treat every pet like they are my own. 🐾

About: Hello! I now host doggy and other animal boarding in my own home! Wanna leave the pup with someone safe and trusted? I have a Big yard and up to two professional dog caretakers at a time 😊 NOTE: Drop-off is location specific, I can drive to pick-up and meet at most locations Portland-Salem-Eugene and surrounding areas. Let’s talk!… 🪲 I grew up on a farm and have spent 23 years loving all animals, caring for pets, farm companions, and learning how to provide each unique critter with the love they deserve. In the pictures above, you’ll find several of my beloved pets, clients, and animals I have had the fortune of meeting! I believe a passion for helping animals has made me into a highly empathetic individual who has a keen eye for understanding details in animals & their body language, allowing me to provide care that puts your pet first 🐕🐇🦄 I try to go beyond the basic necessities to help animals feel safe, happy, enriched, and loved in your absence. With several years of professional training and confidence around cats and dogs of most ages, breeds, and temperaments, including puppies, kittens, seniors, I am ready to be there for you first. I will always advocate for your pet, especially guaranteed so depending on your companions temperament. DOG EXPERIENCE. Malinois Goldens, Cream Goldens Pitbulls Rottweilers, Senior Shih-tzu, Senior Blue Tick Beagle Dachshunds Heelers Labs Mastiff Great Danes … Many more!🐈🐕 Qualifications: Oral Medication administration Experience with highly anxious and reactive animals. I won’t judge your situation. Aside from cats and dogs, I especially enjoy caring for horses 🐴🐎 feel free to inquire separately about farm animals, etc!), rodents, reptiles, chickens, and more. Have a great week. Available almost everyday/nights and open to all inquiries. Located in Portland primarily, but frequent, Salem, Eugene, And neighboring cities. Questions? Shoot me a message! Communication is highly important to me and all messages will be responded to as quickly as I can. I strive to spend most of my days caring for pets and my own puppy and foster cats most of all. I provide personalized and loving care from Portland, or in your home, anywhere from Salem To Eugene! Shoot me a message anytime and I will do my best to reply promptly. Whether in my home or yours, overnights or walking, I ensure utmost respect, cleanliness, privacy, and respect of your home and companions lives. I will follow your schedule, directions and pet needs with great care for detail and. Communication is highly important to me and all phone calls and messages will be responded to quickly in your absence. For all clients, I will setup a time for us to meet in person or over the phone to allow you to ask questions you may have, and for your pet and I to get to know each other in a familiar environment prior to the first day of care!

About: I've taken care of pets basically my whole life, especially cats, and I've also had a dog for a couple years. I'm always the first person my friends and family call when they need help with their pets. I stay well read on what's good for animals, from training to helping with anxiety, and I'm always willing to go the extra mile to make sure a pet is happy. They're living creatures who deserve just as much happiness as we do. In terms of training, I've helped a cat retrain to use the litter box after it regressed due to anxiety, working through the root cause rather than just the behavior itself. I've also reduced aggression in animals through consistent training. I'm willing to stick with things for a long time and stay consistent, especially when it's for the betterment of the animal. My life is quite flexible, so pet care fits easily into my routine. I prefer jobs where I'm able to stay in charge of how the work gets done, since that's when I feel like I can give my best contribution. That flexibility means I can adjust to a pet's needs rather than squeezing them into a rigid schedule. When I'm caring for a pet in their own environment, I make sure to respect their space and routine completely, from where they're allowed to go to how they're used to being handled. I pay close attention to safety details like doors, gates, and anything that could be harmful to them, and I adapt to whatever setup the home already has in place.