House Sitting Lewelling

About: Despite being the oldest of two, my parents' first baby was their basset hound, Ginger, adopted as a puppy. So, it should come as no surprise that I grew up understanding that our dogs are equal members of the family. I grew up in Massachusetts alongside our dogs Fiona (a rescue flat coat retriever) and Blu (a rescue basset hound). Fiona and Blu were like sisters to me: them and my sister and I all squished into the backseats of our family car for roadtrips, I came to understand my own anxiety seeing it in Fiona (who, as a rescue, has always been a bit nervous around people or loud noises), and I spent many summers in the backyard running around or lounging in the sun with Blu. My relationships with Fiona and Blu are what allow me to confidently tell you I adore dogs as companions and as unbelievably kind and smart creatures. In caring for your dog(s), I not only bring a deep awareness of how important they are to you, but also an excitement to build my own relationship with your pet and to enrich their lives! In caring for Fiona and Blu in their later years, I know a lot about senior dog care and how to administer medicine to dogs. I also love going on long (or quick!) dog walks and spending time playing with dogs. I also have extensive experience dog walking, sitting, and house sitting with a dog during my time working with dogs and cats while living in San Francisco this year. While caring for your dog, I always adjust my care to their individual specific needs! If you have a high energy dog who pulls, I try my best to sprint or run with them for a few blocks so they can get that energy out. If your dog has a pre-walk or post-walk ritual (treats, belly rubs, practicing commands), I've got it! If your dog needs breaks and water during the walk, I will rest with them and get them a drink until they're ready to go again. Following each sit or walk, I will provide you the pet parent with a detailed note about my time with your pup, telling little stories from our walk and some of their silly behavior, as well as taking photos of them walking and playing. :) I love dogs! I hope to meet yours soon and get to know them. <3 I have just moved cross country to SE Portland and am excited to start providing petcare full-time here! I have open availability to any time on weekdays. I love starting my day with a refreshing morning dog walk just as much as I enjoy an evening walk before your pet (and I) go to sleep. I especially would love to find some repeating weekly or daily walks, but am also beyond happy to provide care for one time sits as well! I accept house sits on a case-by-case basis (usually for less than a week or for high pay); since I've just moved to Portland, I want to settle into my new home a bit more before I am staying for extended periods of time at other houses. I am incredibly devoted to you and your pets' needs, whatever they may be! I will carefully follow any guidelines for watching your dog and how to be with and care for your dog in your home. I am reliable and both know how to problem solve on my own and know when to contact you and communicate a question or situation at hand for your input. Above all, the way I care for your pet follows the way you want me to care for them! Whether this is walking or playing with them until they tire out, or providing company during your work day by sitting with them and reading a book. Following each of my petcare visits, I provide a detailed note about my time with your pet. I will give a play-by-play of what happened from when I first arrive to when I say goodbye and give the little story of any silly or cute behavior your pet got up to during our time together!

“Emily was great with our dogs and walked them as requested. We received good communication during our trip and returned to the house as we left it. We would absolutely use Emily again.”

Olivea C.

“Jayne did amazing as always taking care of my Elderly gal doodlebug and my cat Shohei. She’s such a pleasure to work with and always very accommodating and communicative. 10/10 would recommend!”

Cody S.

“Alicia was great with my dog and left my house very neat. Great communication and photos, would love to have Alicia watch Katsu again”

Jim H.

“Miranda was amazing. I was gone for over 3 weeks and have a dog that has seizures, she navigated everything like a champ. She was super responsive even with me being on a 9 hour time difference she always kept me updated and sent photos. I’ve never been gone that long before so wasn’t sure how they’d do, they loved her and had a great time. I was able to enjoy the trip of a lifetime knowing my babies were in great hands.”

Meka S.

“Camille and Shayla were extremely kind and attentive during their sit with us. They were kind enough to accept a pretty last minute request for an almost 2 week house sit with my babies. They updated me almost daily with pictures and information about the animals. I felt super comfortable and confident with their sit and it made for a very relaxing vacation. I would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking pet sitting.”

Stephanie H.

“Amir took exceptional care of our dog and two kitties. He stayed at our house for 5 nights and everything was wonderful while we were away. We even have an elderly kitty who requires meds, and he gave her her meds and even went above and beyond to clean up after she threw up a few times because of IBD. He provides the perfect amount of updates and pics. Can’t recommend him enough. Thank you, Amir!”

Tiffany F.

“Zach house sat while I was away and took very good care of my dogs. I got updates and pictures . Very respectful and thoughtful with his services. I highly recommend him for your dog care needs.”

Ryan L.

“Alex took great care of Parker on their overnight stay together. She arrived on time and sent cute pics the next day. Would recommend her. Parker was safe and well cared for. Thanks Alex!”

Chad S.

“We highly recommend Sparkle! She thoughtfully communicated with us throughout our trip and sent us adorable photos of our cats daily. This made leaving them for the first time slightly less daunting. She took great care of our house and our two kitties. We came home to a clean house and two healthy, happy cats. We are so fortunate to have found her and will request on all of our future vacations.”

Allison D.

“Katherine was great with my two older but active dogs. I came back from my trip to happy, relaxed pups and a clean house. I'd definitely ask Katherine to dogsit again!”

Jennifer P.

“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!”

Mary B.

“As usual, Tiana did a fabulous job pet sitting for my two little rascals. I always feel very comfortable and happy to leave my two dogs in her care, and she always does a great job taking care of them. Lilo and stitch are looking forward to spending another two weeks with Tiana in August and another two weeks with her in September!”

Ann B.

“Tayler was wonderful. She took great care of our dog while we were out of town. She checked in daily with us and sent pictures to keep us updated. Her temperament and patience worked really well with our dog who is skiddish and wary of new people. We would highly recommend her!”

Jennifer Q.

“Cedric is incredibly responsible and thoughtful - and is amazing with our older dog! We are so grateful to have gotten connected with Cedric through a friend and will continue to use Cedric as our first-choice pet-sitter. Our dog loves Cedric, who was a real life-saver with some tough travel dates this year-end.”

Sarah H.

“This was my first time using Rover and it was a fantastic experience. I really appreciated the regular updates and photos of my dog, which gave me total peace of mind. My home was also perfectly taken care of. To top it off, when my return was delayed, they were incredibly flexible and accommodating. I couldn't ask for better care!”

Mavis C.

“Milla watched our kitties for two nights and she took care of everyone well! She was sweet and comfortable with our cats, came to the meet and greet on time, and left our home clean and in great condition. I would recommend Milla for cat care :)”

Amanda V.

“Selena was absolutely incredible with our furry family. She kept us updated with adorable photos throughout our trip and it was very obvious that our babies felt loved! She kept our house spotless and was very accommodating. They are looking forward to next time! ❤️”

Austin F.

“Kieran was great with our pets, including our fairly anxious boy Mac. They were easy to communicate with before and during the stay and left our house in the excellent condition.”

Luke L.

“Donna was amazing. We had her stay at our house when we had to go out of town for the night. Donna showed up on time and kept in contact with pictures and text's. She went above and beyond for our 2 poodles, who loved her. Very kind, trustworthy and caring.”

Tracy W.