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Sandy E.

Star Sitter

Pearl District, Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 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.

Sandy can care for

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

Availability

I am an artist, so I work from home and am usually available anytime. Ideally, I would love to set up a long-term situation where I tend to your pet on a regular basis, but I'm flexible!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Sandy E.

Communication

37 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to make sure that pets feel like their space is still their space when I'm in your home. I respect their boundaries and take my time to get to know their personality. Also, when I stay with your pet overnight I always bring my husband, Josh, with me! He's also a former teacher who adores animals, so your fuzzy baby will get all the safety and benefits of two loving caregivers at once!

Information Sandy E. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any tendencies toward leash aggression, if they're okay with other animals and people, any medical needs they have, which vet they see, and if I can/should expect them to poo while we're out. Also, please let me know if your cat is an escape artist who is bound to make a break for it when I open the door. Also, please be aware that I live car-free in the NW neighborhood, so my availability is limited geographically. (Though I have made exceptions for overnights with established clients who have moved to different areas of town.)

A typical day

I love taking pups for long strolls through their NW Portland neighborhood so they can take time and (literally) smell the roses (...and all those other things they love to sniff!) If your pet is low-key and looking for someone to wander and chill with OR if your pet is alert and social, I'm ready to go with their flow! I like walking through the streets of Pearl, Slabtown, and Nob Hill. It's fun to let them check out the scene at the dog park (The Fields or Wallace Park) - I'm very prudent about letting your pup socialize with other pets, though. In general, I try to keep pups away from other animals (and people) until I have a lot of experience and a solid rapport with your cutie pie (and emphatic approval from you).

Location

Portland, OR

Sandy E.'s Neighborhood

Sandy E. 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.

Your pet's favorite Aunt! <3

Pet care experience

If you've seen me walking around town, you've probably already seen me squealing silently about your cute dog! :) When I spend time with animals of all types, I'm calm and low-key. I believe that they frequently pick up on the vibe of the people around them and do best with humans who are warm, patient, soothing, and predictable. I give them space to get to know me and feel comfortable. As a former educational aide in high school libraries, I spent nearly 20 years caring for (human) children from all walks of life, under constantly changing circumstances. I've had animals all my life (even ducklings!) and I've been pet-sitting professionally via Rover since the spring of 2021. Now, it's time for me to bring my patience and experience to your furbaby! I'm available every day from 8am until sunset. I have a very flexible schedule and am open to experimenting to see which times and days work best for me and my clients. I provide walks and home check-ins with your pet. I am also available for extended overnight stays (and I always bring my husband to stay with me) while you're on vacation. We're very tidy people and strive to leave everything just as you left it.

Reviews

Rebecca A.
House Sitting • Apr 22, 2026
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Amazing stay with Lily! So attentive and plenty of photos. Would highly recommend, Sandy!

Brittany S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2025
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Sandy was phenomenal! She was attentive to my two cats who each needed something different. For my older cat, she administered medication each day and provided helpful updates on her health. My younger cat is very shy but he even felt comfortable coming out of his hiding spot for Sandy!

Jon Z.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025
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Sandy did a great job watching my cat Larry and navigating some annoying/unexpected building issues 10/10 would hire again!

Morgan J.
House Sitting • Nov 21, 2025
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Sandy house and dog sat for us while we were out of town and she was an absolute godsend. She is professional and communicative, we got tons of seeet updates on our puppy. She provided absolute peace of mind that our dog was in good hands so we could relax and enjoy our trip. I highly recommend booking Sandy for any pet needs and house sitting. She will be my go to whenever we leave town.

About Sandy E.

Communication

37 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to make sure that pets feel like their space is still their space when I'm in your home. I respect their boundaries and take my time to get to know their personality. Also, when I stay with your pet overnight I always bring my husband, Josh, with me! He's also a former teacher who adores animals, so your fuzzy baby will get all the safety and benefits of two loving caregivers at once!

Information Sandy E. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any tendencies toward leash aggression, if they're okay with other animals and people, any medical needs they have, which vet they see, and if I can/should expect them to poo while we're out. Also, please let me know if your cat is an escape artist who is bound to make a break for it when I open the door. Also, please be aware that I live car-free in the NW neighborhood, so my availability is limited geographically. (Though I have made exceptions for overnights with established clients who have moved to different areas of town.)

A typical day

I love taking pups for long strolls through their NW Portland neighborhood so they can take time and (literally) smell the roses (...and all those other things they love to sniff!) If your pet is low-key and looking for someone to wander and chill with OR if your pet is alert and social, I'm ready to go with their flow! I like walking through the streets of Pearl, Slabtown, and Nob Hill. It's fun to let them check out the scene at the dog park (The Fields or Wallace Park) - I'm very prudent about letting your pup socialize with other pets, though. In general, I try to keep pups away from other animals (and people) until I have a lot of experience and a solid rapport with your cutie pie (and emphatic approval from you).

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Sandy E.

Star Sitter

Pearl District, Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews