Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Valley Street, Portland, ME

“Hayley Jo was there for me and my cat Nan when I had to make a last-minute work trip! She was incredibly communicative, and spent lots of meaningful time with Nan while I was away.”

Natalie

“Very good experience!! Stacey professionally and perfectly followed what I had asked her even those texted to her in the last moment. My Moosh boy is a 17 years old cat with liver problems and others and needed a cat sitter while I was away from home for 2 nights and three days. I was worried if he could be all right as he has been very frail, however, he kept good appetite with her help and was perky when I returned to him. I hope to ask for her help from now on when I need to be away from home.”

Yoko A.

“Katey is lovely and responsible and I knew my kitty cat was in good hands. It is wonderful to be able to travel and not worry about my kitty. Katey takes lots of sweet photos too. Thank you Katey!”

Joann L.

“Yiran was amazing!! Our cat Zaylee absolutely adores her. She was very communicative and provided pictures of every visit. You should definitely hire Yiran as your next pet sitter.”

Ashley W.

“Jennifer did a great job taking care of our playful young cat. She gave updates and took beautiful pictures.”

Mary H.

“Trevor was absolutely amazing with our cats this weekend! He spent the full check-in time interacting with them, playing, and making sure they felt comfortable and cared for. It was clear from the updates and photos that they were happy and relaxed while we were away. He was also a great communicator—super responsive and kept us in the loop the whole time. We felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Highly recommend!”

Emily G.

“Julia was very attentive and communicative during the entire duration of our vacation, and she took excellent care of Pandora while we were away!”

Ian H.

“Samantha is the best! She is so kind and took such great care of Ranger. Ranger absolutely adores her! I definitely recommend Samantha and will have her cat sit again!”

Caroline K.

“Isabel was fantastic with Cassius! He warmed up to her quickly and looked forward to their visits. She went above and beyond for him and made us feel relieved he was in such good hands. I would definitely recommend Isabel and we plan to book her again.”

Rose N.

“Viva is so attentive and dedicated to our dog when she comes to walk her! We always get the best photos and reports back from Viva after her visits. She asks about our training goals to keep things consistent for our dog! Highly recommend!”

Emma & Patrick G.

About: I bring a lifelong love of animals and a wide range of hands-on experience. I grew up caring for animals of all kinds, have walked dogs and supported adoptions in shelter environments, and have provided reliable in-home care through years of house sitting. I’ve also lived with and fostered cats for most of my life—including young, feral, and undersocialized ones—which has given me a strong intuition for reading animal behavior and offering calm, compassionate care. I'm skilled in administering all types of medications and am happy to handle the day-to-day tasks, from walks to litter box deep cleans, with real care and attention. As a self-employed person with a very flexible schedule, I’m able to accommodate pet care throughout the week—including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This allows me to tailor my availability to meet the specific needs of each pet and household, whether it’s daily visits, drop-ins, or walks at off-peak hours. When boarding cats in my home, I provide a calm, private room just for them—completely separate from my own cats—to ensure they feel safe and stress-free during their stay. In a client’s home, I’m attentive to any specific routines or safety needs, including crating dogs if requested. I always prioritize a pet’s comfort and well-being, keeping their environment clean, secure, and aligned with what they're used to.

“Julia was great watching my cat Diggy for the weekend. She sent lots of pictures to update me and Diggy seemed happy and well-cared for when I got home. I would definitely recommend her!”

Rachel O.

“Jackiellen took great care of our kitty, Pepper for our first time leaving her since we adopted her. She was right on time with every drop in visit and gave us reassuring updates and photos. We could tell Pepper was well looked after. Will definitely book Jackie again!”

Cara N.

“Priscilla was so so wonderful!! She is sweet and caring and takes exceptional care of your furry loves. Priscilla gave me such peace knowing my cat Gracie was well looked after! Included pictures and great info after every visit !”

Ellie P.

About: I've been around dogs for nearly my entire life, and I have lots of experience with dogs of all all energy levels, and I have some (admittedly minor) experience caring for special needs animals. I also volunteer at the portland animal refuge league. I have always been an animal lover and I love using my experience with animals to help others care for their pets. I work part time most weekday mornings, but weekends and afternoons are available. However, I am flexible and willing to work with you to find the best time for your schedule. I care for every dog like they're my own (although most are better behaved than my own). I am flexible with my schedule and willing to work with you to find the best availability for both you and your dog's busy schedules. Your dog can look forward to walks, playtime and lots of direct attention. I do my best to befriend your pet on their terms and keep to their routine as much as possible.

About: Animal lover with flexible schedule, calm and patient energy. I'm very active so available for long walks or runs! Always attentive to details and specifics for each pet in my care. I'm a full-time creative (painter and graphic designer), so I enjoy setting my own schedule and can easily accommodate to your pet's needs during various times of day. I can work remotely and this allows me to be available more often. I am comfortable learning each pet's needs in their home environments, and adjusting to what makes them feel most comfortable. Happy to come to you so that your pet can experience their typical daily routines.

About: if you're busy and unable to walk your dog, then I'm your gal. I will provide them the much needed enrichment that they deserve while you're away and give you updates along the way. I work three days a week and have full flexibility with the remaining four. my schedule is set with my other job, so my reliability is as consistent as it can be. I will provide personalized one on one care for your dog or pet at your discretion. With my medical experience, I am also very comfortable and adept at treating common conditions in senior animals or in sick animals.

“We can’t say more about Lauren. She’s so great with our cats that we think they like her better than us. ☺️ She goes above and beyond and we’ll be using her services again and again.”

Traci R.

“I definitely recommend Catey, particularly if your quadrupedal babes tend toward anxiety or need confident medication administration. This is the first sitter I've ever hired who wasn't already familiar with my cats and our home. I was nervous because of my boys needs medicated eye drops every 12 hours, which isn't his favorite thing by far, and he also generally takes a while to get comfortable with new people. Catey's super calm and solid demeanor was evident from the get-go, and this helped my boy a lot. Meds went off without a problem. Everything that needed doing for both cats was done, and my boys were chill as can be when I returned home. Catey was also super communicative and seemed like a solid, kind person in general. I couldn't ask for more from a sitter!”

Kelsey B.

“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!”

Amanda L.