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Jonni O.

Overnight Dog Sitting In Your Home Or Boarding In Mine! Responsible, Nurturing And Experienced!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
Overnight Dog sitting in your Home! Responsible, Nurturing and Experienced! Multiple references and reviews from over 20 current clients available upon request! :)

Sarah N. says "Jonni is a dog lover with years of experience. She will give careful attention to your pet."

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Michelle T.

Loving Dog Sitter Looking For Some Dog Sitting Gigs.

Portland, OR

from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Michelle, a devoted dog lover seeking opportunities to extend my canine caregiving expertise on Care. com. With over three years of experience, I bring a genuine love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being. Experience: I've successfully administered oral and topical medications, ensuring that each dog's unique...
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Manting H.

Dog Sitting

Portland, OR

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi families, I'm ManTing and I like animals. Two years ago, I was a stay home nanny with 3 kids and a sweet dog. I was having my dinner after kids went upstairs and slept. The dog always with me when I was sitting down and took a break, since then I started to feel like to work with dogs. This summer, I helped my friend to take...
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Pamela K.

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello, my name is Pamela and I grew up here in SW Portland. I have a couple years of experience pet-sitting for cats and dogs, but I love all animals, and would be so happy to help look after and care for your pets!
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Kimberly D.

Caring And Attentive Pet Lover, Ready To Pet Sit In Portland!

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I'm available for small domestic pet sitting, either for drop ins or for full time stays at your place if you're out of town. I have two cats of my own and I care deeply about making sure your pet is cared for, played with, and well attended in your absence. I've seen some of the horror stories of pet sitters ditching clients...
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Amanda M.

Experienced And Caring Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been an animal lover since I was a small girl. As such, have been pet sitting for friends and neighbors for years. I have extensive experience with dogs of all sizes, cats and small animals (rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, etc). When sitting, I strive to make pets feel as comfortable as possible. It can be stressful for them...
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Honor H.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
dog training
pet transportation
My pet care experience started early, growing up with a minimum of one cat and one dog in the house. Since then, I've had frogs, fish, hens, and three different reptiles of my own. I started caring for other peoples' pets as a kid. I've taken care of birds (including chickens) and both dogs and cats, some with medical issues and...
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Carmen A.

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
My name is Carmen, and I love animals. I have two dogs of my own, one is 8 years old, and the other is 6 months! We live in Portland and love going on long walks. I have over 10 years of experience caring for pets. I had my own business caring for pets (from cats to fish) in my neighborhood as a child, and I took 4H classes to...
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Belen L.

Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have grown up with animals my entire life. I am very responsible and careful when it comes to others pets. I treat other pets as if they are my own.
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Winter C.

Long And Short Term Pet Sitting- Love Animals!

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
My name is Winter. I have had many pet sitting experiences ranging from short term dog care over a weekend to long term sitting for multiple pets requiring medication. I have experience giving pets oral and injection medication if that's something that you need! I love walking dogs too if you need that regularly.
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Hillary H.

Woof! Meow! Part-Time Pet Sitter Available

Portland, OR

from
$20/hr
Boarding
grooming
pet walking
administration of medicine
daily feeding
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Hillary. I have cared for animals throughout my life, including not only those of the furry variety but reptiles and fish as well. Personally, I own one cat who keeps me on my toes. That being said, I genuinely enjoy all animals (cats/dogs/reptiles/fish/other little furries) and caring for them. I worked for Rover as...
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Anne B.

Pet Care

Portland, OR

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
I have many years experience in animal care. I grew up with cats and a dog, and also have more than 20 years experience in pet sitting. The jobs have ranged from stop-ins, feedings, and dog walks to overnight stays of a week or more. In addition, I have experience caring for animals with special needs (special diets, IV...
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Emma B.

Pet Care

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
I have been a pet owner for most of my life, including dogs, cats, and fish. I have experience with medium to large dogs with feeding, walking, grooming, etc. Most recently, I was a subletter in a house that included dog-sitting for a sweet 3-year-old lab/collie mix for three and a half months. Currently, I recently adopted my...
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Serena J.

Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
Plenty of experience caring for pets, particularly dogs of varying needs and challenges. One of my favorite activity is getting to know a new pet!
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Laura J.

Part-time/ Full Time Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
grooming
pet walking
administration of medicine
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I've been pet sitting for over 15 years, worked in vet clinics as well as a boarding/doggy daycare facility for 5 years. I've handled 40+dogs at a time. I work remotely and have a very flexible schedule. I'm able to rearrange my schedule to better suit my clients needs. I currently have the availability to pet sit in your home....
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Taylor S.

Part Time Pet Care

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
Hi! My name is Taylor and I love all animals! I grew up owning cats, dogs, fish, and even rabbits. I have provided dog sitting to multiple families, including my own home. I'm an owner of a yellow lab and husky- so I'm used to walking! I love all dogs of all sizes and ages! Can also perform baths and light grooming....
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Paula B.

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I currently have 2 cats and a large dog. In the past I had a bunny for 6 years and I have experience with elderly dog care. I have a lot of experience dog walking and dog/cat sitting.
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Arrie J.

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hello! My name is Arrie and I am currently 21 years old and a nursing student at University of Portland. I have been house/pet sitting for about 5 years now. I have watched chickens, geese, dogs, cats, birds, snakes, Guinea pigs, and more! I will be in Portland all summer with full availability. I love animals and will make sure...
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Katrina F.

Portland, OR

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
I grew up with cats and dogs, ever since my Shiba Inu passed and I've missed having my own dog. I am currently in the middle of remodeling my house so I'm unable to get another dog, my solution to my dilemma is to start dog walking or sitting. I'm a sommelier (wine educator) and I run my own company so I am able to create my own...
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Perry M.

Dog Walker/sitter

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have years of experience of dog sitting, house sitting, and dog walking! Also have 2 high energy dogs myself that I love!
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  • 331 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.31/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Portland, OR

Dog sitters near you in Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, OR is $18.31.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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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