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Top rated Portland dog sitters
“Stacey once again did an exceptional job taking care of our boys. She provided thorough updates and plenty of sweet photos. I never questioned if our boys were being well cared for. She also went above and beyond by watering our plants. We are happy to have someone reliable and that our cats feel comfortable with when we are away. Thanks Stacey!”
“Julia was great. Responded immediately, on time for each visit and communication was perfect. Highly recommend. Our special girl Bridget would also give five paw stars.”
“Crystal was knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and consistently cared for my cat via check ins while I was away. It was clear that my cat felt comfortable and adored her attention and care. It was also clear that she adored animals and treated my cat as an individual beloved pet for which I was very grateful. She was also a great communicator. I would confidently recommend her as a pet sitter and rebook in the future - thank you again!”
“Emily was a great cat sitter while I was away. She was communicative, sent photos, and even washed my cat’s dish without being asked. She also handled a tricky building access issue with no fuss, which I really appreciated. I felt totally at ease and my cat seemed to warm up to her right away. Would definitely book her again!”
“Jeremy took great care of Albus, following directions to a T, feeding him, walking him, and checking in on our boy while we were gone. He also brought in packages! Would use Jeremy again.”
“Rose did a wonderful job, including giving our cat his medicine in his food. I loved getting her updates and photos of him. She was totally punctual, and dependable. She made our time away very easy.”
“Kinsey was great! She took lots of pictures and left detailed notes every visit. She was super responsive and messaged me directly when Cleo ran out of medicine. I worried so much less knowing that she was taking good care of Cleo.”
About: I've grown up with dogs and cats. I have experience taking care of pets of all ages and dispositions and am happy to help you with your pet care needs! I am a law school student who is looking to spend some more time with animals. I have a flexible schedule. I can do morning, afternoon, and evening visits on weekdays and weekends for as long as is needed to properly care for your pet! I have experience caring for pets from having my own pets growing up, to house sitting, to daily walks. I am also experienced with oral medication administration and am happy to provide any pet services that you may need!
“Anna was great! She took care of our dog and reported back very thoroughly. He was such a happy camper - highly recommend using Anna to care for your fur baby.”
About: I’ve been walking and caring for animals since I was 3, grew up on a farm with lots of variety as far as animals go I work for the city of SoPo and I get out of work at 3 everyday, looking to walk some dogs after work to make some extra money! I can make it work however the client would like, just give me detailed instruction and the rest will be history, very excited to meet your pet!
“Robert did a fantastic job watching my older cat. He was prompt and clear in all his communication and pleasant to work with. My cat takes daily medication and everything went smoothly. Would certainly have him cat sit again!”
“Brittany is such a sweetheart. Immediately upon meeting her, we felt so comfortable leaving our puppy with her. We were in a pinch last minute, and Brittany did not hesitate to help us out. Will definitely hire her again the next time we are in town.”
“Addy is responsive, honest, great with the kitties, and has a fantastic photographic eye - the daily pics we get are priceless. We come home to happy cats and clean litter box every time. Highly recommend.”
About: I grew up with dogs and have cared for dogs (friends, neighbors, colleagues) consistently for the last 5+ years. I’ve walked, bathed, fed and played with pups as young as 8-weeks and as old as 14. My midsized pup (3.5 y.o male) loves other dogs so any time I’m allowed to bring him along is a plus! I’ll work with your pup to ensure their comfort level and don’t come with a chaotic energy. I currently work as an oncology counselor 40 hours/week, but Fridays are more flexible. Thursday evenings - Sunday are the days when I’m available the most. Happy to talk about case-by-case scenarios though if there’s enough advance notice. I’m trying to pay down student loans and would love to help people out in the process - and getting to spend time with new pups is just the cherry on top! I live in an apartment so I wouldn’t board in my home but I’m happy to stay in yours. I am clean, quiet, and courteous. I can crate/not crate your dog - whatever the best situation for your pup is. Also, I’m sorry for the higher rates - due to the service fee Rover charges, I have to make my rates higher in order to actually make a profit. I don’t mean to sound cheap about it, but I want to be transparent.
“Hannah was super cool and chill. We have anxious cats who do not like when we travel—Hannah clearly did well because they were both super calm and friendly when we got back. She sent lots of pictures and overall did really great. 10/10 for cat rating.”
“Loved Emily! She helped me out very last minute in a pinch, spent a long time walking Moose and gave great updates! So excited to have her watch Moose again in the future.”
“Andrew is the kind of person you want to find to care for your pets when you are away. professional, caring, personable, realistic about how pets may act with a stranger in their home, but your cats will warm up to him quickly anyway. Andrew asks all the right questions up front; care, feeding habits, daily life, things to keep working on and and things to know. Knowing that i can have a person i can trust and that really cares means i can travel more and that is huge for me. Looking forward to my next trip and knowing i don’t have to worry about my pets bc andrew is checking in on them- if he isn't fully booked. :)”
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Stacey C.Star Sitter
“Stacey once again did an exceptional job taking care of our boys. She provided thorough updates and plenty of sweet photos. I never questioned if our boys were being well cared for. She also went above and beyond by watering our plants. We are happy to have someone reliable and that our cats feel comfortable with when we are away. Thanks Stacey!”
Julia L.Star Sitter
“Julia was great. Responded immediately, on time for each visit and communication was perfect. Highly recommend. Our special girl Bridget would also give five paw stars.”
Madeleine L.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much for checking in on our pups!!”
Crystal T.
“Crystal was knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and consistently cared for my cat via check ins while I was away. It was clear that my cat felt comfortable and adored her attention and care. It was also clear that she adored animals and treated my cat as an individual beloved pet for which I was very grateful. She was also a great communicator. I would confidently recommend her as a pet sitter and rebook in the future - thank you again!”
Emily B.
“Emily was a great cat sitter while I was away. She was communicative, sent photos, and even washed my cat’s dish without being asked. She also handled a tricky building access issue with no fuss, which I really appreciated. I felt totally at ease and my cat seemed to warm up to her right away. Would definitely book her again!”
Sergey T.Star Sitter
“Sergey was extremely communicative and patient with our initially shy pup. Would definitely book again!”
Jeremy W.
“Jeremy took great care of Albus, following directions to a T, feeding him, walking him, and checking in on our boy while we were gone. He also brought in packages! Would use Jeremy again.”
Rose B.
“Rose did a wonderful job, including giving our cat his medicine in his food. I loved getting her updates and photos of him. She was totally punctual, and dependable. She made our time away very easy.”
Kinsey L.
“Kinsey was great! She took lots of pictures and left detailed notes every visit. She was super responsive and messaged me directly when Cleo ran out of medicine. I worried so much less knowing that she was taking good care of Cleo.”
Lindsay W.Star Sitter
“We felt so at ease with Lindsay watching our cats! She did everything we asked, sent great pictures, and was a great communicator the entire time!”
Julia B.
“Julia took amazing care of my two dogs. She visited them over the course of a long weekend, walked them, fed them, and played with them! She was very attentive to their needs and updated me regularly on how they were doing. She is responsible and caring, and I will be using her services again! Thanks Julia!”
Anna K.Star Sitter
“Anna was great! She took care of our dog and reported back very thoroughly. He was such a happy camper - highly recommend using Anna to care for your fur baby.”
Reuel W.
About: I’ve been walking and caring for animals since I was 3, grew up on a farm with lots of variety as far as animals go I work for the city of SoPo and I get out of work at 3 everyday, looking to walk some dogs after work to make some extra money! I can make it work however the client would like, just give me detailed instruction and the rest will be history, very excited to meet your pet!
Robert B.
“Robert did a fantastic job watching my older cat. He was prompt and clear in all his communication and pleasant to work with. My cat takes daily medication and everything went smoothly. Would certainly have him cat sit again!”
Brittany E.
“Brittany is such a sweetheart. Immediately upon meeting her, we felt so comfortable leaving our puppy with her. We were in a pinch last minute, and Brittany did not hesitate to help us out. Will definitely hire her again the next time we are in town.”
Addy H.
“Addy is responsive, honest, great with the kitties, and has a fantastic photographic eye - the daily pics we get are priceless. We come home to happy cats and clean litter box every time. Highly recommend.”
Erin K.
“Erin is a wonderful pet owner & caregiver. She has spent time with and taken care of both of my pups over the years and treats them just as her own. She is gentle, patient, and loving of animals. I would highly recommend her to care for yours!”
Hannah K.
“Hannah was super cool and chill. We have anxious cats who do not like when we travel—Hannah clearly did well because they were both super calm and friendly when we got back. She sent lots of pictures and overall did really great. 10/10 for cat rating.”
Emily K.
“Loved Emily! She helped me out very last minute in a pinch, spent a long time walking Moose and gave great updates! So excited to have her watch Moose again in the future.”
Andrew L.
Star Sitter
“Andrew is the kind of person you want to find to care for your pets when you are away. professional, caring, personable, realistic about how pets may act with a stranger in their home, but your cats will warm up to him quickly anyway. Andrew asks all the right questions up front; care, feeding habits, daily life, things to keep working on and and things to know. Knowing that i can have a person i can trust and that really cares means i can travel more and that is huge for me. Looking forward to my next trip and knowing i don’t have to worry about my pets bc andrew is checking in on them- if he isn't fully booked. :)”
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Dog Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, dog sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog sitters available in Portland.
Rover makes it easy to find Portland dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.
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