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Tami G.

I Provide Dog Sitting In Your Home. I'm The Proud Owner Of A Lab Have Had Animals All Of My Life

Forest Grove, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Growing up on a farm in Wisconsin I was surrounded by all types of animals and pets. I was responsible for their care and wellbeing. They truly bring calm to my day. I love all types of animals! I have a 7-year-old black lab named Stormy and she is the highlight of my day/life!
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Jacqueline M.

Forest Grove, OR

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I provide dog and cat walking/sitting. I've had pets my whole life and taken care of plenty of friends' and family's animals. Right now at home, I have an elderly dog and a kitten so I have a wide range of experience. I also have experience with reptiles.
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Amber B.

Forest Grove, OR

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I been a pet sitter for many families over the years! I do anything from dog walks, to full vacation sittings, to just pet play dates! whatever you and your animal needs are I am here to provide! I have experience with dogs, cats, goats, chickens, and that one pig! my maximum for in home pets is 4, this is negotiable depending...
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Amy R.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Forest Grove, OR

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
grooming
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as positive, enthusiastic, upbeat I like working with animals because they bring me joy and enhance their families' lifestyles in positive ways I'm looking for a job that allows me to make connections and help others. I started working with animals when I was in 4-H at age 10 and owned and cared...
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Elizabeth Q.

Pet Sitter

Forest Grove, OR

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I have 5 years of pet sitting experience, and I'm planning to apply to vet tech school at Portland Community College this fall. I've worked hands-on with animals, from basic care to assisting in medical procedures. I also worked at a horse training facility for about a year. With two dogs at home, I understand...
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Hannah B.

Forest Grove, OR

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I am an energetic young woman who has always had a passion for caring for others, whether that be peers, children, or pets. I grew up with and around cats and dogs, and started to help care for them in middle school. My first job in high school was at a cattery where my role was mostly just to care for the animals. I...
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Jessica B.

Gales Creek, OR

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home, primarily. I have experience with all types of dogs, and I'm flexible when it comes to requests for specific pet care. I've done pet sitting for 4+ years, and I look forward to meeting you and your pet(s)!
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Sandra D.

I Love All Kinds of Animals!

Hillsboro, OR

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
I offer elementary age tutoring and science lessons in your home or mine. I have worked with children in academic and private settings for the past 30 years. I have 2 grown children that I home schooled on and off during their early school years. I have been teaching after school enrichment classes for the past 6 years. I also...

Kathy S. says "Sandra took care of our two cats and handled our trash pick-up while we were on vacation for 5 days. The kitties were very happy upon our return and we'd...

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Audrey M.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Hillsboro, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello I am a huge animal lover and will happily provide loving care for your pet inside your comfortable home. I recently had two dogs of my own and in the past my family has owned a horse. Currently I own an adorable Goldendoodle. I have experience caring for many animals from dogs to turtles. In addition, during my senior year...

Emily W. says "Audrey is an outstanding person! She is genuine, kind, and truly cares about animals. She has watched my black lab puppy (under 1 year) on several...

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Barbara O.

Barbara

Hillsboro, OR

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
Hello there! :) My name is Barbara, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Argentina. I grew up in a family that always loved pets. My mom was lucky enough to be able to retire at a really young age and she's been rescuing dogs and cats from the streets and finding them a new home since 2014 (but some stayed with us, we currently have...
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Madalyn H.

Hillsboro, OR

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$16/hr
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I've been around and owned pets from childhood through my adult hood as well. Mostly dogs, but many different breeds so I'm very comfortable. Have owned all types of small animals and aquarium life. Happy to help transport animals, sit/walk, and some grooming.
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Victoria K.

Weekend Pet Sitter

Hillsboro, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have taken care of pets for friends and neighbors for many years. My family has also had a variety of pets including: dogs, birds (parakeets), rabbits, frogs and lizards (bearded dragons and leopard geckos). I have a full time job but enjoy taking care of pets on the weekends or in evenings.
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Kenya Sarahay V.

Hillsboro, OR

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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Kenya! I am currently working on trying to get clients for pet walking and pet sitting, I've had two years of experience pet sitting and walking in the past. Although for the past years I was focused on a full time job, I decided to take a turn on going back to school and in the mean time find part time jobs...
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Christina M.

Pet Sitter For Cats And Dogs

North Plains, OR

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$20/hr
I am a nanny for children but would also like to start caring for pets. We have two high energy dogs, a cat and we do foster care for kittens. I've grown up with animals my whole life and also recently completed beginner, intermediate and advanced training with my blue heeler so I can help instill good pet behaviors through...
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Claudia R.

Hillsboro, OR

1.0(0)
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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hello, my name is Claudia. I am an experienced dog walker and sitter who happens to be the proud owner of two hunting dogs, one a 7-year-old male Basset Hound and the other a 4-year-old male Pit bull. They are my family and I love them to death and treat them with lots of love and care as I will do the same for your four legged...
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Mila J.

Dog Walker And Sitter

Hillsboro, OR

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am Mila, I am 21 years old with 2 dogs of my own. I love to hike and I walk regularly so I would love to find a walking or sitting job!
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  • 16 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Forest Grove, OR

Dog sitters near you in Forest Grove, OR can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Forest Grove, OR to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Forest Grove, OR is $17.67.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Forest Grove, OR. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Forest Grove, OR we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Forest Grove, OR, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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