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Catherine N.

Star Sitter

Northwest, Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Catherine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Catherine can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I love house/pet sitting because it lets me spend my days with animals and support myself through full time pet care. I enjoy staying active with the pets I watch through walks, playtime, and outdoor time, and I also enjoy relaxing with them. I recently moved back to Portland after a gap year and I am focusing on expanding my pet care business after falling in love with pet sitting abroad and being a digital nomad from 2022 to 2025. I also have 3.5 years of experience in medical communications and am a UC Davis alum.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Catherine N.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

While caring for your pet and home, I will be available on my cell and will text picture updates, so you can feel at ease while you are away and will be sure to give your pet plenty of cuddles and love.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Catherine N. would like to know about your pet

I am happy to answer any questions about my pet sitting experience or any other questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

A typical day

I absolutely adore animals and am very active and really enjoy hiking and walks with dogs. A typical day includes feeding, caring for, and cuddling with your pet. If you have an active dog, I would love to take it on walks/hikes/jogs.

Location

Portland, OR

Catherine N.'s Neighborhood

Catherine N. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Traveling animal lover and runner

Pet care experience

I have extensive experience caring for dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and chickens, but I am open and excited to look after any kind of pet. Over the past three years, I’ve completed more than 80 sits through TrustedHousesitters, Rover, and private clients, ranging from weekend stays to month-long house sits. My experience includes two years as a full-time, nomadic pet sitter and the past year offering a mix of boarding, house sitting, dog walking and doggy daycare. I have watched dogs and cats of all ages and have experience administering medication (including insulin, pills, liquid). I also have experience with a variety of farm animals as I watched an entire farm by myself including goats, sheep, turkeys, rabbits, cats and dogs. In addition to my more recent experience, I have had many house/pet sitting gigs throughout the years. I periodically watched my housemate's cat in college. I grew up dog sitting my family friend's dog and cat sitting for a couple of different families. I also nannied for 4 years, and have experience looking after houses, cleaning, and keeping my clients homes in great condition. I am originally from California, but my home base is Portland, OR. My favorite activities include running, hiking, and anything outdoorsy. I am a marathon runner and I have completed 7 marathons so far and have run numerous half marathons. I also really like exploring, traveling and trying new food and coffee places.

Cat care experience

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Trusted Cat Whisperer in Portland

Catherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Annika B.
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026
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Good Last minute Sitter option for us.

Patrick W.
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026
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My girl came back happy and healthy. Catherine sent photos, took her to a dog park, and gave lots of love. Would book again.

Monia R.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 18, 2026
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Catherine took great care of our puppy! He’s an energetic 8 month old Dalmatian and he got plenty of exercise with her. I could tell he felt very comfortable around her and we definitely trust Catherine to watch Chef again in the future!

Erin D.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 17, 2026
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Catherine was great with our pup! We were traveling from out of state and needed someone to hang out with our puppy while we attended a soccer game in Portland. Great communication, provided pictures while she was watching our pup, and did great with our high energy dog! Would highly recommend and would use again if we are in Portland again!

About Catherine N.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

While caring for your pet and home, I will be available on my cell and will text picture updates, so you can feel at ease while you are away and will be sure to give your pet plenty of cuddles and love.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Catherine N. would like to know about your pet

I am happy to answer any questions about my pet sitting experience or any other questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

A typical day

I absolutely adore animals and am very active and really enjoy hiking and walks with dogs. A typical day includes feeding, caring for, and cuddling with your pet. If you have an active dog, I would love to take it on walks/hikes/jogs.

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Catherine N.

Star Sitter

Northwest, Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews