Cat Sitting Whitaker

“Emily was awesome! I was super nervous because I had never had someone watch my dog before but she took great care of my high energy dog while I was gone. Will definitely schedule again sometime!”

Katelyn N.

“He kindly accepted to take care of my dog, at the last minute. I can tell he would be a very responsible dog sitter from the amount of time we talked.”

Meggan M.

“Dakota did drop in visits for my two cats. She did a great job taking care of them and making sure they had everything they needed. I appreciate all she did.”

Wendy W.

About: I've had dogs my whole life and currently own 2. After college I was briefly a certified dog trainer. I've owned, cared for, or worked around a large variety of dog breeds and personalities, with their ages ranging from very young to elderly or end of life care. Animals are at the core of my life. As a teen I volunteered several summers at the Oregon Zoo working with many animal species. In college, I volunteered at a wildlife rehab center, and completed an internship with the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, Africa. I respect individual animals, and meet them where they're at. Regardless of the situation, I try to adapt to their mood while helping to fulfill their needs so they can live their best life. I'm a work from home mom who also spends time talking care of my kids and grandma. Generally my schedule is pretty flexible each day. I truly live by the Golden Rule. I respect other people, their space, and (most importantly) their pets - as if they were my own. Animal always get my love in addition.

About: I've taken care of pets basically my whole life, especially cats, and I've also had a dog for a couple years. I'm always the first person my friends and family call when they need help with their pets. I stay well read on what's good for animals, from training to helping with anxiety, and I'm always willing to go the extra mile to make sure a pet is happy. They're living creatures who deserve just as much happiness as we do. In terms of training, I've helped a cat retrain to use the litter box after it regressed due to anxiety, working through the root cause rather than just the behavior itself. I've also reduced aggression in animals through consistent training. I'm willing to stick with things for a long time and stay consistent, especially when it's for the betterment of the animal. My life is quite flexible, so pet care fits easily into my routine. I prefer jobs where I'm able to stay in charge of how the work gets done, since that's when I feel like I can give my best contribution. That flexibility means I can adjust to a pet's needs rather than squeezing them into a rigid schedule. When I'm caring for a pet in their own environment, I make sure to respect their space and routine completely, from where they're allowed to go to how they're used to being handled. I pay close attention to safety details like doors, gates, and anything that could be harmful to them, and I adapt to whatever setup the home already has in place.

About: Hi! I'm a wildlife conservation student at OSU with a lifelong passion for animals, their well-being, and the natural world. My experience working with animals goes far beyond pet sitting! I've worked as a veterinary technician on and off for several years, giving me hands-on experience with animal health, behavior, handling, and care. I've also had the incredible opportunity to work as a zookeeper, caring for a variety of species, as well as working in South Africa for a year, focusing on rescue and rehabilitation and conservation work with a large variety of species! Whether I'm caring for your dog, entertaining your cat, or looking after pets with special routines or needs, I bring years of professional animal experience, patience, attentiveness, and genuine love to every interaction. I'm comfortable with animals of all shapes, sizes, personalities, and energy levels, and I understand that every animal requires individualized care, respect, and plenty of affection. My own dog, Suki, is a very shy and special girl who has taught me so much about the importance of truly learning the language of each individual animal. I know pets are family, and I don't take the responsibility of caring for them lightly. My goal is to make sure your pets feel safe, happy, loved, and well cared for while you're away. I can't wait to meet your furry family members!

“Erin was so helpful and exactly what my cat, Jared needed for a pet sitter! Erin’s attention to my pet’s needs and love for animals really shows! 100% will book Erin again, and I recommend Erin to anyone needing a pet sitter!……unless it conflicts with my bookings, ha ha. 😺”

Faith H.

About: I live in Salem but drive up to Portland several times a week. So If you live in the Portland or Salem area or anywhere in between, I am happy to help you with your pet sitting needs. I grew up with cats, dogs, and chickens. My earliest pet care was at the age of 10 taking care of my neighbors dogs and cats while they were gone. In my adult life, I've had one cat and 4 dogs. My current dog is a Standard Poodle named Percy. He's a huge love! I know your pets are your heart, too. I strive to give your pets my best love and care while you're gone, just like I would want someone to give Percy! I currently work from home, so I can pop in or stay over easily. I would hope that your pet is able to walk with Percy, because he would hate to be left out of the fun. Each pet is unique and will be respected. Grouchy kitty under the bed?? I’ll say hello extra sweet and then leave them be. Tigger-like active puppy? Let’s throw some balls in the yard! The pet that thinks my lap is theirs? Good snuggles and lots of sweet talk, for sure! Let’s chat and see what your pet needs.

“Super clean and took good care of the kitties!”

Erik M.