Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in West End, Portland, ME
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“Jill is conscientious, patient, responsible, and so loving with our dog. Our dog is quite nervous around new people, but Jill was willing to take it slow and steady until he felt more comfortable with her. We highly recommend her services!!”
“Katey provided great care for our cat while we were away for the holidays. She cuddled and played with him to his heart’s content. She was on time every day and sent many pictures and updates to ease our minds. Definitely recommend!”
“Stacey was so great to work with for our puppy Ivan! She was available last minute for a meet and greet, and it was obvious she is an animal lover and experienced pet sitter. We will definitely be calling her again!”
“Haley Jo was fantastic! We felt very comfortable with her when she came to do the meet & greet and our first impression was spot on. We are so fortunate to have found her. Luna (our cat) liked her right away. We got great pictures after every visit and a detailed report about the visit. I would definitely recommend Haley Jo, and will definitely have her watch Luna again!”
“Julia was great at caring for our pups. She did an hour long drop in and made sure they had some time outside and our pup was not in his kennel while my wife was working. Thank you for taking care of them and helping us out.”
“Madison is always so amazing with our two kitties! She sends the best pictures and is always on time and reliable. We are so appreciative of her!”
“Jackiellen is wonderful! I have two senior cats (one with a medical condition needing meds 2x daily) and Jackiellen took great of them! My girls are stubborn and don’t take to new people well but Jackiellen got them to warm up to her almost immediately! The updates were wonderful and I cannot say enough good things - I truly appreciate Jackiellen’s great care!”
“Lindsay was so great! She came and hung out with Jetty and fed and walked her! Jetty loved her and she send some very cute photos! She was very prompt and gave us detailed notes!”
“Sergey was extremely communicative and patient with our initially shy pup. Would definitely book again!”
About: I’ve had dogs since I was born and began caring for them as soon as I was able! I also have pet sat for friends and family in the past. I have a strong love for animals and find it hard to pass by a dog or cat or even squirrel in the street without saying hello. I would love to meet more pets and would find joy in taking cute pictures of them and playing with them! I also currently have 3 cats who are the best lil friends ever. I have a remote job that allows me to have a flexible schedule! I would love to find some pets to walk/ feed/ play with! In a clients home I would respect their rules and wishes, and ensure I give the pet lots of attention, that they are fed on time, and any medications are given when needed.
About: I grew up in a dog-loving family, having several throughout my childhood. After I graduated college, I started volunteering as a dog foster parent with a local animal shelter. Through this, I gained experience raising and caring for dogs of many different ages, sizes, breeds, and temperaments for short to extended periods of time until they found their furever home. From little Jack Russel terriers, pointers, labs, and pitties, to 8 week old puppies, teenager puppies, and senior pups, I’ve seen it all. I currently have 3 dogs that I love and cherish: a beagle mix, a rat terrier mix, and a dachshund/doberman mix! I’m a part-time student getting my PhD in clinical psychology. At this point in my schooling, I have a very flexible schedule. I am fairly free throughout the week, except for a few mornings from 8-12pm, so depending on your needs, I’m sure we can work something out! Depending on your home situation, I am happy to do whatever needs to be done. Whether that’s letting them out back into a fenced in yard, or taking them on a leashed walk, or crating them, I’m flexible for whatever needs to be done!
“Lauren was so helpful and engaged with my kitties over the weekend, playing with them, feeding them, and cleaning up after them and taking lots of pictures for me! Thank you again Lauren!”
“I had a great experience with Jayson. He accepted my reservation on relatively short notice, has the warm demeanor I wanted in a caretaker for my 2 kitties, followed my care requests to a T, and was highly responsive and a clear communicator. I will happily be a repeat customer!”
“Sam is a great sitter! She always sends lots of photos and gives thorough updates. We always come home to happy kitties that we know were well cared for while we were gone.”
About: Hi there! My unique dog boarding/sitting/walking skills and training that set me apart are the following: 1. I am a teacher and my plans for this summer are to spend my days hiking, walking, or relaxing in a fenced in backyard with a pool and some furry friends! 2. I am a life-long pet owner and animal lover. And I can’t dream up a better way to spend my time. Which means at least one of us is going to be in a wonderful mood every day! 3. My entire world is dog friendly and pet-aware. That means the primary focus is fur buddies; what they need, their safety, and their happiness! Pet-care on the days available, will be my primary focus. In fact I may also have one full-time and two part time helpers to assist me with walks and/or caring for my own pets while I care for yours ;) In terms of safety, trust & environment, I am equally as concerned as you are! Therefore, we can discuss your expectations versus my capacity before we work together:) The great news is that I love animals and know and respect how sensitive they are:) Some are social and zany while others need a peaceful routine.
“Julia was wonderful with communication and a wonderful experienced dog sitter. I never had to worry the entire time I was away. She takes cute pics too.”
“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!”
“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 !”
About: I have been an animal owner and lover since I was a small child with my first pet parrot, then cats & dogs, and have been around and cared for all different breeds. I currently have one baby boy named Ham (Apollo is his legal name though). Who i’ve had since he was a puppy and now is almost an old man at 8 years old. My family and friends have frequently relied on me to care for their babies multiple times over the years for various lengths of time and it’s still something I do whenever possible. Whether it’s a hyper young puppy that needs lots of attention and activity or a not-so-mobile senior, I can make sure they get the attention and love needed throughout their day. Will always reward good boys & girls with treats and scratches. I’m currently here in Portland for the summer and have all the free time I could possibly want. My schedule may fluctuate in the future, but I am available every day of the week unless otherwise stated. In my own current apartment, my own dog (Ham) is the only animal here, and we although there is a small area to go outside, we prefer to go on walks. Whether it be short or a good distance to tire him out, I make sure when on walks to pet is the main focus, I don’t walk while staring at my phone. If I am allowed into your home all rules will be 100% respected and followed to a T.
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1. Jillian S.
“Jill is conscientious, patient, responsible, and so loving with our dog. Our dog is quite nervous around new people, but Jill was willing to take it slow and steady until he felt more comfortable with her. We highly recommend her services!!”
2. Katey B.
“Katey provided great care for our cat while we were away for the holidays. She cuddled and played with him to his heart’s content. She was on time every day and sent many pictures and updates to ease our minds. Definitely recommend!”
3. Stacey C.
“Stacey was so great to work with for our puppy Ivan! She was available last minute for a meet and greet, and it was obvious she is an animal lover and experienced pet sitter. We will definitely be calling her again!”
4. Haley Jo C.
“Haley Jo was fantastic! We felt very comfortable with her when she came to do the meet & greet and our first impression was spot on. We are so fortunate to have found her. Luna (our cat) liked her right away. We got great pictures after every visit and a detailed report about the visit. I would definitely recommend Haley Jo, and will definitely have her watch Luna again!”
5. Julia L.
“Julia was great at caring for our pups. She did an hour long drop in and made sure they had some time outside and our pup was not in his kennel while my wife was working. Thank you for taking care of them and helping us out.”
6. Madison C.
“Madison is always so amazing with our two kitties! She sends the best pictures and is always on time and reliable. We are so appreciative of her!”
7. Jackiellen B.
“Jackiellen is wonderful! I have two senior cats (one with a medical condition needing meds 2x daily) and Jackiellen took great of them! My girls are stubborn and don’t take to new people well but Jackiellen got them to warm up to her almost immediately! The updates were wonderful and I cannot say enough good things - I truly appreciate Jackiellen’s great care!”
8. Lindsay W.
“Lindsay was so great! She came and hung out with Jetty and fed and walked her! Jetty loved her and she send some very cute photos! She was very prompt and gave us detailed notes!”
9. Sergey T.
“Sergey was extremely communicative and patient with our initially shy pup. Would definitely book again!”
10. Kinsey L.
“Kinsey has cared for our sweet golden retriever more times than I can count. I can’t say enough about her as a person and a caregiver. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for your fur baby, you will have piece of mind using her services.”
11. Trevor L.
“Trevor is an experienced and loving pet owner and sitter for many friends/family member’s dogs. Trevor is dedicated to taking good care of all animals, with attention to individual details of each furry friend he is with. He is dedicated to giving animals the time, love and exercise that animals crave for a well-rounded ordinary day. Trevor’s thoughtful approach would make him a wonderful candidate to care for any lucky pet on Rover!”
12. Lauren C.
“Lauren was so helpful and engaged with my kitties over the weekend, playing with them, feeding them, and cleaning up after them and taking lots of pictures for me! Thank you again Lauren!”
13. Jayson M.
“I had a great experience with Jayson. He accepted my reservation on relatively short notice, has the warm demeanor I wanted in a caretaker for my 2 kitties, followed my care requests to a T, and was highly responsive and a clear communicator. I will happily be a repeat customer!”
14. Samantha C.
“Sam is a great sitter! She always sends lots of photos and gives thorough updates. We always come home to happy kitties that we know were well cared for while we were gone.”
15. Christine B.
About: Hi there! My unique dog boarding/sitting/walking skills and training that set me apart are the following: 1. I am a teacher and my plans for this summer are to spend my days hiking, walking, or relaxing in a fenced in backyard with a pool and some furry friends! 2. I am a life-long pet owner and animal lover. And I can’t dream up a better way to spend my time. Which means at least one of us is going to be in a wonderful mood every day! 3. My entire world is dog friendly and pet-aware. That means the primary focus is fur buddies; what they need, their safety, and their happiness! Pet-care on the days available, will be my primary focus. In fact I may also have one full-time and two part time helpers to assist me with walks and/or caring for my own pets while I care for yours ;) In terms of safety, trust & environment, I am equally as concerned as you are! Therefore, we can discuss your expectations versus my capacity before we work together:) The great news is that I love animals and know and respect how sensitive they are:) Some are social and zany while others need a peaceful routine.
16. Julia K.
“Julia was wonderful with communication and a wonderful experienced dog sitter. I never had to worry the entire time I was away. She takes cute pics too.”
17. Catey B.
“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!”
18. Priscilla G.
“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 !”
19. Mason F.
“Mason was great! I have two cats and a dog, and he was really considerate when caring for my pets. He went above and beyond caring for my furry friends.”
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