Erin F.
Erin F.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Discounts on Multiple Pets
I started pet sitting for friends and neighbors while in college and have been welcoming referrals ever since. From 2013 to 2021, I provided routine pet care for housemates who were either frequently traveling or working graveyard shifts. In those living arrangements, I was the primary sitter/walker of a large, energetic Australian Shepherd and an elderly, disabled Labrador who needed special care and attention to detail with her diet and medication. I adore these pups like they’re my own! In addition to my experience with in-home pet care, I staffed dog-friendly farmers markets in Seattle for over a decade, where I encountered dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. Those encounters allowed me opportunities to practice gentle but effective means of resolving canine conflicts. Our crowded human world can be an overstimulating place for our four-legged friends. I moved to the Portland area to be closer to family and am eager to grow my business with new clients. Ask me about referral discounts. To keep my services affordable for clients with multiple pets, I offer discounts when caring for additional pets within the same household. Besides dogs and cats, I have cared for birds, fish, rabbits, rodents, and reptiles. Special requests are welcome!
Cat care experience
Erin also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Prior to any first booking with new clients, I offer a 30-min consultation (referred to as a Meet & Greet on Rover’s platform) to make introductions with you and your non-human family members. This in-person meeting allows everyone to determine if we’re a good fit for each other. Our consultation lets me familiarize myself with your particular needs, however all pet care instructions must be detailed in writing prior to booking an overnight stay. Rover’s pet profiles are a good place to share that info. Handwritten or printed instructions set out for me to review when I arrive are helpful as well. Please be thorough and specific so I know how to provide the best care that I can! While in your home, I provide other basic services in addition to pet care. These include bringing in mail and packages, watering indoor plants, setting out waste bins on pick-up days, etc. No extra fees for those services, it’s all included! In lieu of a comprehensive list of what’s covered, feel free to ask questions. Outdoor yard care (such as watering, snow shoveling, refilling bird feeders, etc) is negotiable depending on the required time commitment. I am fully vaccinated/boosted for COVID and will gladly wear a face mask upon request for any in-person meeting. Having several immune-compromised family members, I fully understand that those at higher risk for complications from COVID exposure appreciate the extra precautions that keep them safe.
Ratings and reviews
Erin was an exceptional sitter and cared very well for my dog. She was very responsive and communicative, very kind and understanding and I found my house even cleaner than I had left it! 10/10
Erin presents herself as a very knowledgeable and experienced pet car giver. However, we cannot recommend her for the following reasons: 1. Litter box area was not kept clean. The wall next to the litter box was covered in urine & there were ample cleaning supplies nearby. 2. The dog’s feeding schedule was not followed on 5 out of 11 days. 3. The dog was left alone too long on at least 2 occasions which resulted in urine accidents in the house. 4. We could not find the cat’s medication or the dog’s chuck-it when we returned and had to purchase new. While not pet-related, when we arrived home we found that Erin had cleaned out and completely rearranged most of our kitchen! We did not ask her to do this nor did she ask permission. We felt it was a violation of our privacy and we are not sure if anything is missing.
Erin was great! Came home to tired happy pups.
Erin was wonderful with our cats! She even got our shy Maus to warm up to her! Great photos and communication. House was today and she even washed the sheets. Have already booked her for our next trip.
Erin is the best! Monty loves her!
Erin is incredible! Monty loves her and we are excited to see her again tomorrow.
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Schedule
Before moving forward with any service request, I encourage clients to check my Rover calendar for availability. I am typically booked about 2-4 months out, so it’s best to submit your request well in advance of your preferred date range. Despite keeping my Rover calendar regularly updated, pending requests are not reflected, so open dates may have a waitlist. Please note that my house sitting service (which refers to overnight sitting in a client’s home) is subject to the following terms. ~ My house sitting hours are typically 5pm-9am and cover overnight care only. On weekdays, I have ongoing commitments to other clients during the day. However, I have flexible hours, so you can book additional daytime services if midday visits are needed. Clients who book house sitting will be able to add daytime services at a discounted rate for the duration of my stays. ~ My daytime service hours (for other clients’ dog walks and drop-in visits) are usually 9am-5pm. If you choose to book overnight care only (and forego daytime services), I may be away from your home during the day for periods that range from 6-8 hours. ~ My listed rate applies to locations in my primary service area (greater Portland/Vancouver) within a commute radius of 10 miles (approximately 20-min travel time, depending on traffic). For locations further away, a $25 travel fee will be charged for the initial consultation. Additional travel fees may apply to your booking depending on the commute time/distance and required number of trips.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.