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Serena D.

Buckman, Portland, OR

4.8 out of 5 stars
65 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.

Serena can host

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

Serena can care for

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

Availability

I do work in person (occasionally hybrid) so please keep this in mind when booking. I can always come back for lunch but for dogs there would be 4 hours between potty breaks during the work day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Serena D.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As stated above I will always treat your pets as my own. Safety, respect, and trust are my main priorities when it comes to caring for your little one.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Serena D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special/high needs! Following the pandemic it’s understandable many of our pets got accustomed to having us around more. Any information at all just allows me to adjust around your pets need for the most comfortable stay!

A typical day

I love to walk and get outside whether that’s hiking, parks, or just around the neighborhood. I do try to stay away from dog parks while having pets that are not my own in my care as they can be a place of high incidence. But please let me know what you feel is ideal for your pet, it’s most important to me that they’re not pushed too far away from their own routine and comfort zone.

Location

Portland, OR

Serena D.'s Neighborhood

Lover of animals and walks!

Pet care experience

I have 8+ years of experience with caretaking of others animals as well as my own. I have had cats, dogs and reptiles my entire life, doesn't feel like a home without em! I've also done volunteer work with humane societies and at in home animal care for family/friends. Im comfortable with all kinds of different animal needs for all ages and breeds. My main goal is to always love and care for your pets as if they were my own. I do work in person (occasionally hybrid) so please keep this in mind when booking. Meet & greets (please read): I am always open to meet n greets and encourage them! While I understand finding the right sitter fit for you and your pets can require assessing your options in person, please make it clear if the meet and greet is an interview or a soft confirmation. When I confirm a meet and greet I am blocking those days out as pending and holding those dates until you book, potentially denying other requests in the mean time. To me, booking the meet and greet is a confirmation unless other things come up during that visit. Because of this I do charge $10 for meet and greets as it is work and travel for me nonetheless! If you have any questions at all please ask them in your requests!!

Reviews

Jessica R.
House Sitting • Jan 23, 2026
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Serena was incredible! I loved getting daily updates and photos of how my boy Chance was doing. I could tell how happy and relaxed he was with her which made traveling much less stressful. I will definitely be booking with her again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter!

Molly W.
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2025
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Serena was amazing! We had never left our dogs with a sitter before and were a little nervous. She sent lots of picture and videos and kept us updated which was great!

Chloe E.
House Sitting • Nov 13, 2025
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We love Serena! She takes the best care of our girl and Birdie is so comfortable with her.

Tiffany F.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 07, 2025
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Super responsive, and Freya had a great time!

About Serena D.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As stated above I will always treat your pets as my own. Safety, respect, and trust are my main priorities when it comes to caring for your little one.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Serena D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special/high needs! Following the pandemic it’s understandable many of our pets got accustomed to having us around more. Any information at all just allows me to adjust around your pets need for the most comfortable stay!

A typical day

I love to walk and get outside whether that’s hiking, parks, or just around the neighborhood. I do try to stay away from dog parks while having pets that are not my own in my care as they can be a place of high incidence. But please let me know what you feel is ideal for your pet, it’s most important to me that they’re not pushed too far away from their own routine and comfort zone.

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Serena D.

Buckman, Portland, OR

4.8 out of 5 stars
65 reviews