Kaleigh F.
Portland, OR
The Critter Sitter
Pet care experience
Hi! I'm Belle! Yeah, I know what it says up there - my friends and family call me Belle and I consider my clients a part of that crowd. My pronouns are they/them. My standard rate for 24/7 in home pet care for animals with fairly typical needs is only $60/night, and I have a very generous discount program for those who serve the needs of the public while qualifying for any kind of public assistance. Public safety, shelter workers, educators, and activists and artists in particular come to mind. However, for exotics and special needs animals my regular rate is $120/night and I am a lot less flexible on this pricing. I am comfortable working with parrots and other similar birds, axolotls, ferrets, chickens, skunks, squirrels, chinchillas, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, snakes, etc. As long as it isn't venomous or prone to biting. I can manage diabetic dogs, special diets (I prepare my dog's food from scratch and I'm comfortable handling dogs on raw or home cooked diets) and if your dog needs any other kind of specialized medical care that you provide at home I'm more than likely comfortable doing so with a demonstration of the process. I'm not currently taking dogs with a history of biting, however I will work with timid rescues. I cannot manage dogs with high exercise needs or a tendency toward pulling due to an ankle injury sustained some years ago and some other minor line of duty injuries. Please do not request to book me with your doggy Olympic qualifier. I would also prefer not to sit in homes with cameras. I am a trustworthy sitter and if for some reason I am unable to provide adequate care, Rover and you will be the first to know. Otherwise your fur babies and home are in good, and reliable, hands. I try to stick to the schedule you set for your dogs but I'm not perfect - an 8AM feeding would happen sometime between 7AM and 9AM for instance, though perhaps not at 8AM on the dot. Same goes for potty breaks, though I do let the dogs kind of tell me when they need those as much as I follow any kind of set schedule. If you need someone to follow a rigidly precise schedule I may not be the right sitter. I can stick to the same ballpark as you. I've been utilizing the pandemic to evaluate this business and figure out which direction I'd like to shift.
Reviews
Belle (Kaleigh) did a fantastic job with my post-op pup! She kept her safe from splitting her stitches but still spoiled her rotten. She sent me pictures everyday and made me feel much better about leaving Snowy after her surgery. Thank you, Belle!!
Kaleigh was wonderful with my dogs! I was a bit nervous with my two dogs being as they haven’t been boarded much, but her dog pack made them feel like home. Surprisingly, our very shy puppy actually has seemed to gain more confidence since spending a weekend with her puppy crew! She was very responsive and they kept us updated our entire trip. Overall an amazing boarder and I would absolutely recommend her
My dog had a blast with Belle (Kaleigh) at doggy daycare. He’s a fairly energetic pup and he definitely got plenty of needed exercise playing with other dogs and by going on walks. I definitely recommend their services to anyone in need of a dog sitter!
Belle (Kaleigh) was everything we hoped for and more for our dog. He was new to our home and super sensitive so we needed someone special. She gave him so much love and care while we were away. She also gave us some great tips, wrote thorough updates and shared observations that we took to heart. Incredibly sweet, thoughtful, loving and trustworthy. I’d highly recommend her!
About Kaleigh F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a questionnaire to send out and it will guide how I care for your pets and home. It covers all the important details - household information like mail, trash pickup, plants, etc, and pet related information like vets, emergency contacts, their normal feeding and exercise routine etc.
Information Kaleigh F. would like to know about your pet
I have a questionnaire I will send you as soon as you book a request with me. I tried to post it directly, but Rover wouldn't let me include the URL.
A typical day
I am happy to do trips to dog parks within easy walking distance. I love going to nearby pet stores too. We can do hide a treat games and puzzle games if you have them.
Services
Kaleigh can watch in your home
Availability
I'm a full time musician, activist, and healer in addition to pet sitting. This means I'm around for the critters a lot. I travel through music cities to busk and perform and use my time while pet sitting to rehearse and write.
About Kaleigh F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a questionnaire to send out and it will guide how I care for your pets and home. It covers all the important details - household information like mail, trash pickup, plants, etc, and pet related information like vets, emergency contacts, their normal feeding and exercise routine etc.
Information Kaleigh F. would like to know about your pet
I have a questionnaire I will send you as soon as you book a request with me. I tried to post it directly, but Rover wouldn't let me include the URL.
A typical day
I am happy to do trips to dog parks within easy walking distance. I love going to nearby pet stores too. We can do hide a treat games and puzzle games if you have them.
Location
Portland, OR
Pets
Kaleigh F.
Portland, OR