Emily & Justin H.
Oregon City, OR
Passionate couple to love your pets
Pet care experience
We have been around animals my entire lives. Not just cats and dogs, but rabbits, rats, mice, fish, and snakes I love dogs the most. I spot a dog before anyone else does. I would love to spend time making your pup feeling special while you are away. We have both rescued many pets in our lives. We love the Northwest and would love to walk your dog in this great environment we live in. Emily has volunteered for Guide Dogs for the Blind in Boring, OR. Emily is a licensed massage therapist. Justin is an Army veteran and has worked for the US Government for 5 years. We are both very trustworthy and support our pet sitting schedule together.
Reviews
Emily and Justin were thoughtful, communicative, and took wonderful care of our furkids and house. They went above and beyond and even made a small repair to our fence that we had not gotten around to fixing. Thank you!
Emily and I established a plan for two days of housesitting. I directly asked if Emily was available to be at the house full time while I was away, less the one day she would be at work for a few hours, Emily agreed. When I returned it was clear Emily hadn't stayed at my house. I inquired with her and she confirmed, saying that it was too hot (my house has AC) and that she doesn't like to communicate with her clients unless there is a problem. For me, if the paid agreement is not going to be fulfilled, that constitutes a problem and I would like to be communicated with. I asked if she would be willing to communicate with me in the future if there was an issue at the house that made her want to go home so that I could address it and asked if she felt comfortable/understood how to operate the AC. She said the situation was getting overwhelming and stressful for her and she suggested I find another sitter for the other weekend she had agreed to housesit (Labor Day weekend). I would prefer not to work with someone who finds direct communication stressful and overwhelming, so I agreed to find another sitter. That said, it is an obvious inconvenience to be left in the lurch for a holiday weekend and surprising to be regarded as stressful or overwhelming when I wasn't reprimanding (simply asking for better communication) and didn't ask for a refund (even though Emily did not fulfill her agreement and didn't bother to communicate it with me). I will obviously not be requesting Emily's services again.
We were so pleased with Emily’s care of our doggos
Our dogs were so happy to see Emily. They love her.
About Emily & Justin H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We give a lot of attention and cuddles to pets. Justin is an amazing fetch player! We make sure that all their needs are addressed. We are very respectful to your space and try to leave them the same as or better than we found them. We have both worked jobs with much more extensive background checks than Rover. If you book a house sitting job I may not actually sleep in your home every night. Rover does not require this and house sitting is up to my interpretation. I also ensure that your pet gets appropriate potty time and cuddles before bed time if a circumstance keeps me from sleeping in your home. I do have a family and my own pets so sometimes I have to sleep at home.
Information Emily & Justin H. would like to know about your pet
We like knowing if the dog has any triggers that makes them afraid or on edge. Anything about their behavior we should be aware of, like do they do submissive urination? We like knowing how they respond to strangers and children in case we encounter people on outings. What commands do they know?
A typical day
The Portland area is so full of amazing parks, dog parks and great trails! I look forward to exploring them with your dog! We will go on walks, get lots of loves and play their favorite game. If fetch or tug of war is their thing then let the games begin! If you book a house sitting job I may not actually sleep in your home every night. Rover does not require this and house sitting is up to my interpretation. I also ensure that your pet gets appropriate potty time and cuddles before bed time if a circumstance keeps me from sleeping in your home. I do have a family and my own pets so sometimes I have to sleep at home.
Services
Emily & Justin can watch in your home
Availability
Emily has a flexible work schedule and tends to be available between 1 and 3 for a midday checkin. If requesting overnights you must be ok with both of us sleeping there. Sometimes I do ask if I can have one of my kids with me if you’re comfortable with that. If you book a house sitting job I may not actually sleep in your home every night. Rover does not require this and house sitting is up to my interpretation. I also ensure that your pet gets appropriate potty time and cuddles before bed time if a circumstance keeps me from sleeping in your home. I do have a family and my own pets so sometimes I have to sleep at home.
About Emily & Justin H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We give a lot of attention and cuddles to pets. Justin is an amazing fetch player! We make sure that all their needs are addressed. We are very respectful to your space and try to leave them the same as or better than we found them. We have both worked jobs with much more extensive background checks than Rover. If you book a house sitting job I may not actually sleep in your home every night. Rover does not require this and house sitting is up to my interpretation. I also ensure that your pet gets appropriate potty time and cuddles before bed time if a circumstance keeps me from sleeping in your home. I do have a family and my own pets so sometimes I have to sleep at home.
Information Emily & Justin H. would like to know about your pet
We like knowing if the dog has any triggers that makes them afraid or on edge. Anything about their behavior we should be aware of, like do they do submissive urination? We like knowing how they respond to strangers and children in case we encounter people on outings. What commands do they know?
A typical day
The Portland area is so full of amazing parks, dog parks and great trails! I look forward to exploring them with your dog! We will go on walks, get lots of loves and play their favorite game. If fetch or tug of war is their thing then let the games begin! If you book a house sitting job I may not actually sleep in your home every night. Rover does not require this and house sitting is up to my interpretation. I also ensure that your pet gets appropriate potty time and cuddles before bed time if a circumstance keeps me from sleeping in your home. I do have a family and my own pets so sometimes I have to sleep at home.
Location
Oregon City, OR
Pets
Emily & Justin H.
Oregon City, OR