Scott L.
Scott L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $32 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
If it has fur, it's a friend!
59-year-old longtime Portlander and outgoing arts non-profit leader (NW Dance Project). Happy to meet new critters and hoomans, expand my schedule, and explore new and known locales. I have had pets all my life and truly love all animals. I really believe I can communicate with animals. Very fluent in Cat. I've cared for critters with numerous daily medical needs (special diets, medications, subcutaneous fluids, etc.). I can’t not help animals - your pet(s) will be the focus of my attention, conversations, and affection, and we'll develop our own special relationship. My two cats are pampered and loved beyond belief (daily tooth and fur brushing, litterbox cleaning x2/day, kisses, cuddles, and snuggles galore - their mom takes wonderful care of them when I'm away for sittings, etc.). At this age, I'm rather “dull” and quiet. Obsessive leanings make me super tidy, respectful, reliable, and responsible. I will totally respect your pets, home, and privacy. My goal is to provide peace of mind and to make things better for you and your pet(s). To me, a "sitting gig" means staying overnight (unless otherwise requested), no visitors, and not being absent for more than 4-hour stretches.
Cat care experience
Scott also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My two cats are doted upon (well cared for by a housemate/partner when I'm away). Teeth brushed and fur brushed before breakfast. Nails clipped bi-weekly. Baths quarterly. Snuggles, kisses, cooing, and play multiple times a day. I talk to them constantly. I'm never not fascinated by them and will extend the same love and care to any animal. Making a new furry friend is about the most rewarding experience I know and I take the honor very seriously. I will protect your pet(s), care for it/them completely, and strive to become its/their new best friend.
Ratings and reviews
This was our first time using Rover for an overnight stay while we traveled, and we had a lot of anxiety going into it. Scott made the entire experience incredibly smooth from beginning to end. He took the time to make sure our dogs were comfortable with him before we even booked, which meant so much to us, and his communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. Once the stay began, Scott truly went above and beyond not just caring for our dogs, but also taking great care of our home and yard. He sent regular photos and updates that gave us real peace of mind, and we really appreciated his honesty about how things were going, even when the dogs had accidents or were being a little difficult. We’re not frequent travelers, and our communication on our end wasn’t always the best during the trip, but Scott was incredibly understanding, supportive, and flexible the entire time. That meant more than we can say. We are beyond thankful for Scott and couldn’t recommend him more highly. Every great thing we read in his reviews turned out to be true and more. We will absolutely be using him again in the future!
Scott was wonderful! Very communicative and thoughtful. He genuinely seemed to enjoy our pets and we felt so happy they had a nice friend to spend the weekend with. Scott was responsive, and when we returned home, the place looked spotless and the pets looked well cared for. If we ever need dog sitting in the future, we would happily book Scott again!
Communicative before and during the walk :) always appreciate Scott looking after our pets!
Scott was great! I came home to a happy, calm dog, which is always a relief because Poppy has separation anxiety. Would definitely book him again.
Scott continues to be the best! Our pup loves him and we do too! They go on the best adventures and he checks in frequently with updates.
We have used Scott for house and pet sitting many times and he is simply great. Takes such good care of our home and pets. Leaves in better than we left it! Thank you again
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Schedule
I'm the outgoing Executive Director of NW Dance Project and a nearly lifelong Portland resident (in SE presently). 59-year-old "boring and quiet" male with a largely open and flexible schedule (unless previously booked, of course). I determine my own work hours and can work from anywhere (mostly) with good Wi-Fi. Have reliable transportation. Looking to shake up my "routine," interactions, and experiences. Safeguarding a community member's home and caring for their furry family members seems like a wonderful way to apply myself. Very responsible, reliable, and respectful. Extremely tidy. Happy to care for plants, bring in mail/packages, do upkeep, etc. I seem to set a lot of clocks during sittings. If it needs doing, I'm happy to do it. I need reliable/secure Wi-Fi/internet to sit. Prefer single-family home or similar for sittings. LOVE multi-pet sittings. Rarely will sit with other hoomans in the residence. Not the best pick for "small yappy dogs" (no breed shaming, but Chihuahuas and I are often on different levels). To me, a "sitting" means staying overnight (unless otherwise requested), no guests, and not being absent for more than four hours at a time. I will completely respect your privacy (aka: I won't go through your stuff). I will not cook meat unless needed to feed an animal. MAGA types "need not apply". Returning Clients: If I appear unavailable for your needs, please message me to see if I can accommodate.
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.