Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in Portland, OR
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698 pet care are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Portland, OR
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was a employee at clinic that I was with for over 4 years. I met many clients that I pet-sit for that have animals with medical conditions such as diabetes and renal failure. I administer insulin, subcutaneous fluids, medication, special diets, wound care, etc. I have several pets of my own and have fostered many animals until...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.0
"Stephanie has a great personality - very sweet and positive. She seems to really enjoy her work :-) She remembered all the dates we spoke about for our business and vacation travel, texting use with reminders if we needed her services. We haven't had the chance...
Christine P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fur baby mama and caretaker with well over 10 years experience. We go on daily walks to Fernhill, Wilshire, and the little school by our home. Happy to help care for your babies too! Please get in touch!
Laura can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Spencer and I would love to take care of your fur babies.
I moved to Portland about a year ago. I grew up an avid animal lover, knowing at a young age I would make a career working/caring for animals. I earned an associate degree in Exotic Animal Training and Management going on to become a Zookeeper. For the last 5...
Spencer can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Spencer was amazing! We met her initially at a dog park and then at our home. She spent lots of time getting to know us and our dog which made us feel very comfortable. We would love to hire her again and keep in touch! "
Camrin C.
5.0
(1)
Hello there, I'm Ann! Growing up in a farm-like setting I've always been surrounded by animals and to this day I still love it! I've had experience with all types of animal care ranging from dog walking, pet sitting for more than a week and administering medications for the animals during those times. I currently have 2 cats...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have grown up with both dogs and cats since I was born and have been petsitting for neighbors and friends since I was 11 years old. All animals hold a special place in my heart. I will make sure your fur baby will feel loved and cared for while you are away. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Giannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Giannah is awesome. She is prompt with communication, very reliable and responsible. She really cares about our elderly black lab and has done a wonderful job walking and caring for him. I would recommend her dog walking and care services. Thank you Giannah!"
Christopher E.
Miranda L.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Animal Shelter Worker, Positive Reinforcement
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I know how big of a deal it is to trust someone with your four (or less)- legged family members. I am passionate about facilitating a relationship with you and your pets that creates an atmosphere of trust and comfort. I have worked for the Oregon Humane Society for nearly a year and have experience handling (and...
Miranda can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Miranda just watched our French Bulldogs for 3 weeks while my wife and I were trekking in Nepal. Not only did she take great care of them, she went above and beyond by taking our oldest to the vet when he was having back disc issues. She stayed in touch with us the...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I grew up living and working on a sheep farm. I myself own a dog and 3 cats. Every summer I volunteer my time to vaccinate sheep and goats on the Navajo nation in Arizona so animals are definitely something I'm interested in. I love to go on runs with dogs and care for cats regardless of breed. Let...
5.0
(1)
Hi, thanks for checking out my profile! My name is Abi and I have been in Oregon for 2 years now with my husband and 3 dogs. My dogs names are Ross, Juicebox, and Jellybean! I have previously worked at veterinary hospitals as a veterinary assistant for 3+ years and now help my husband with his dog training business. I love...
Abigail can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Abi was a huge help to me. She cared for my basic animals and my more difficult animals. She did so thoughtfully, meticulously, and carefully. She is very reliable and trustworthy. She is was very communicative about any scheduling needs, or needs of my animals...
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Sara H.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Sara and my passion is animal care! I grew up on a Montana ranch surrounded by various pets and livestock. I have owned pets my whole life including rabbits, dogs, birds, mice, horses, pigs, chickens, sheep, cats, and turtles! I currently reside with my husband and 4 Shiba Inu dogs, 5 cats, and 2 red-eared...
Sara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We hired Sara to care for our 2 kitties while we were on vacation. She was great at communicating and took good care of our cats while we were away. We had her come once a day at whatever time was convenient for her. She sent pics to us and that was so nice and...
Kimberly W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience cat sitting. Ever since my family took in a stray kitten when I was 5 years old, I've shared my home with cats. Life without kitties would be a sad thing. To me there's nothing more soothing than a warm, purring cat on your lap or as entertaining as a cat at play. I've rarely met a cat who didn't...
Colleen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Colleen was the best cat sitter we have ever hired. She did a care home visit, then she visited our cat twice a day, sent us text messages with pictures of him, and was in regular communication about how he was doing each day. When we returned from our trip it was...
Molly H.
Laura Y.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Laura and I am excited to care for your household pets! I grew up in California and have always enjoyed having cats and dogs in my home. I have been involved with care for cats and dogs of various breeds and ages. Although I am confident caring for dogs, cat care is my specialty! My experience includes caring...
Laura can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Laura is very kind and communicative. Would definitely hire her again"
Amanda V.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Furr Parents!
I'm a stay at home mother of three Beautiful kids and we are big animal lovers!!!. We have one very beautiful Blue point Himalayan. He is a mamas boy and gets a lot of love and attention. My schedule is very flexible and can be on call even if it's last min. I have had the pleasure with working with lots of...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
5.0
"I have use Kimberly a number of times. I will use her again! She does exactly what you need and goes above to ensure her services are top notch. I can't thank her enough for watching my little fury one.
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Scott S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I volunteered at the animal shelter for years and regularly manage my friends farm. I have experience with all kinds of pets and elderly dogs as well.
Happy to house sit or board at my place.
Jordynn can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hello! I own Drop Top the cat. I work from home. I have over 10 years of experience with cats, dogs, and I volunteer at a small horse barn. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting.
I teach adult yoga classes & senior fitness classes in Portland.
Gail can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"I have known Gail for over 5 years. During that time I have come to appreciate how caring and sensitive she is. She is a hard worker and a good problem solver.
Recently I hired Gail to help us with a large party we hosted. She did a great job keeping...
Jean A.
Khristi L.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
I'm a personal assistant which includes child care and pet care. House project management and administrative assistance is also a part of my experience. I meal plan, budget and cook. I love cooking. I'm organized and used to wearing 100 hats. I'm very trustworthy, reliable, flexible and have a can-do, positive attitude. I have...
Khristi can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Khristi is the most dependable, genuine, hard-working person! Anything that I need she's already two steps ahead of me on."
Brita N.
Bennett S.
Portland, OR
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced pet sitter of 10+ years. I love all types of dogs and cats! At home, I have a husky named Mazama which I love dearly and take for long walks or runs. I also have a cat named Cheddar who was a rescue and spends all his time either outside exploring or cuddling and loving. I absolutely love all animals but...
Bennett can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Bennett is one of the sweetest, accountable and loving individuals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! I look forward to finding more work for her in the future. Incredible young human with so much to offer."
Tucker M.
5.0
(1)
I like working with animals because they're so kind and generous to us humans, and I want to give your pet the time and attention they deserve while you're away!
I started working with animals when I was in college taking care of friends and family's pets while they were away. I have experienced taking care of both dogs and...
5.0
"Laila is a true animal lover who will go above and beyond to ensure that your pets are well taken care of when you’re out of town. She has taken care of my two cats for extended periods of time about 4-5 times now and my cats are always happy to be visited by her....
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up with dogs ever since I was a baby. I currently have five dogs back at my parents' house just outside of Ashland that I love to visit and play with. We also have goats, chickens, alpacas, and a llama. I love all animals and learning about them as well. The personalities each and every one of them has is so special...
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting
Taylor D.
Portland, OR
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I always had a soft spot for animals whether it was cats or dogs or any other type of animal. I grew up with a dog and recently got a puppy. One is 12 years old (Nala a Pomeranian tea cup poodle) and the other is 9 months. I trained to took care of my puppy(koda) a mini Goldendoodle. I also watched my boyfriends animals while...
Taylor can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Dylan P.
Portland, OR
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely love pets and have my whole life! I have had pets since I was little and have cared for them all! I have pet sat many times for multiple different families. I can either come during the day or stay the night - whatever your preference is! I am very active so I am highly equipped to take your pet on any amount of...
Dylan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Dylan took great care of our two elder cats, home and plants. Responsible, trustworthy, timely, responsive, proactive, and compassionate. I'll definitely hire again."
Eric J.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Portland, OR
Stephanie N.
4.0
Stephanie has a great personality - very sweet and positive. She seems to really enjoy her work :-) She remembered all the dates we spoke about for our business and vacation travel, texting use with reminders if we needed her services. We haven't had the chance to use her yet, but if/when we do,...
- Christine P.
Spencer W.
5.0
Spencer was amazing! We met her initially at a dog park and then at our home. She spent lots of time getting to know us and our dog which made us feel very comfortable. We would love to hire her again and keep in touch!
- Camrin C.
Giannah E.
5.0
Giannah is awesome. She is prompt with communication, very reliable and responsible. She really cares about our elderly black lab and has done a wonderful job walking and caring for him. I would recommend her dog walking and care services. Thank you Giannah!
- Christopher E.
Miranda L.
5.0
Miranda did a great job taking care of my cats while I was away. She followed instructions perfectly and spent time playing with my cats so they would get the enrichment they need. It’s clear how much she loves animals and will care for others as she would care for her own. Plus, she sent me updates...
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Abigail A.
5.0
Abi was a huge help to me. She cared for my basic animals and my more difficult animals. She did so thoughtfully, meticulously, and carefully. She is very reliable and trustworthy. She is was very communicative about any scheduling needs, or needs of my animals such as supplies that were running low...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Portland, OR
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Portland, OR?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.51 per hour as of May 2024. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Portland, OR?
There are 698 pet care providers in Portland, OR offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Portland or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Portland, OR?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Portland, OR such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Portland, OR for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Portland, OR?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Portland, OR such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Portland, OR for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Portland, OR?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Portland, OR, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Portland, OR?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Portland, OR, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.
Ratings for Portland, OR pet care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Pet Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 698 listed pet care.