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Portia F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Portia F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$28 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
18 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Just call me Purry Pawpins!

My name is Portia and I have been an animal lover all my life--now it's time for me to love on yours! I used to be a veterinary technician, so if they are in need of medication you needn't worry about someone tackling that task. I enjoy all types of animals, small or large. I've been caring for other's pets for 12 years, but have had fur babies all my life. My clients mean the world to me. They're my extended furry family. When working in the veterinary field I saw so many pets board and so few of them were truly comfortable. They don't what's going on, so many different sights and sounds, and most importantly no you. While I may not be you, I can help provide a calm and fun buddy in their home. Being in their environment is so important which is why I like to offer custom in-home pet care. On top of super awesome overnight snuggles I offer good 'ol fashion walks, potty breaks, and hang outs. *Requests under 24hr notice will not be accepted for new clients. This does not provide time for a proper meet and greet.

Cat care experience

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Just call me Purry Pawpins!

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

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will always make sure your furry ones are safe and sound. Doors are always double checked. Not to worry, there will be no escapees here!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Natalie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 18, 2025

Portia was great as always! This was a longer trip, and we asked that she drop by 2x a day. Good thing, since our kitten decided to pee on the blankets on the couch one day. After letting us know of the chaos, she arranged the couch so kitten wouldn't keep peeing there and washed the blankets. So in addition to great communication (and adorable photos of the kitten), she's great at handling talkative cats that like to cause trouble. We've previously booked her before now and would absolutely book her again.

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katelyn e.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2023

Portia gave so much love to both of my cats 🥰 She gave my older one her daily meds with no problem! Will be rebooking in the future <3

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Natalie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2023

We love having Portia watch our sassy kitten. She's been great at dropping in, scooping as needed, and corralling the chaos that may occur due to our cat. Would definitely recommend :)

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 19, 2022

Portia was the perfect person for our senior dog coco. She was attentive, listened to our laundry list of items for our senior baby, and made sure to check in with us frequently. It was our first experience hiring a sitter for our Coco and we’re so glad Portia was there. She made us feel comfortable, safe, and most importantly, that our dog was in great hands.

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Sydney R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 07, 2021

Portia is awesome! Takes great care of my furr baby and helped out last minute when I was in a time of need! 10/10

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Robin E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 22, 2021

Portia is great with cats. She did everything I asked and gave me regular updates and photos allowing me to feel comfortable knowing my senior cat was in good hands. I will definitely use Portia next time I travel.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Caring for your fur babies is my full time job, they will always get my undivided attention when I am with them. I just ask for 24 hour notice for booking requests.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Portia can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
I strongly encourage Meet and Greets! This is a way for owners and pets to get to know me and adjust to a new person being around. I have ZERO breed preferences, I am definitely not a Breedist. Poms to Rots, I love them all! Please tell me every little thing about your dog! I want to know about their day; what are their routines? Do they have preferred walking routes, and are there things we need to avoid? How are their social skills? Do they like to hit the dog park and make new friends or are they more of a loner? Do they have special medical or behavioral needs? What are their training cues?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.