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Colleen S.

In Home Cat Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
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...

Sarah S. says "Colleen has been dependable, flexible, communicative and we trust her with our kitty and in our home."

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Jo Claire G.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
I have one dog, two cats, and chickens at home that I miss while I'm in Tacoma, and love being around all kinds of animals. I have aided in the care of these pets for over 5 years, and have also done house-sitting with cats, dogs, birds, turtles, etc. I especially love dogs and taking them on walks. Let me know if you have any...
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Callie P.

Pet Sitter Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a passionate pet owner available for dog, cat, and chicken sitting as needed! My partner and I have two cats and a dog at home. I have done pet sitting for many years, so I bring both professional and personal experience. I love pets and will adapt to any pets needs - whether it be cuddles or space a pet wants, I will take...

Care Member says "Callie has helped with pet sitting our two golden retrievers while we have gone on vacations several times and is excellent! The dogs love her and are...

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Bennett S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
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...

Tucker M. says "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...

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Sydney E.

A Paw-sitively Great Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I am a firm believer that pets are better off staying at home than going to kennels while their owners are away. I'm an experienced pet sitter who has taken care of a variety of dogs and cats. I currently have three cats that I've rescued in the past year. Growing up, I had a diabetic dog that required insulin shots every night...

Vicki S. says "Sydney was wonderful with my 13 month old son. He loved playing with her. She was so engaging and interactive with him. She followed instructions well and...

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Nell C.

Pet Sitter Here To Watch Your Little Fur Baby!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have grown up with animal of all sorts and have a dog of my own. I understand importance of the care and needs of animals. I can take dogs out for runs or to the dog park while you're at work. Feed and care for animals while you are out of town and can also provide baths and light...

Care Member says "Nell was great with our dogs! It can be really scary to allow a stranger into your home to take care of your dogs when you aren't there, but I...

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Miah M.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have worked for a few families and friends doing long term and short term pet sitting! I am comfortable with most animals as long as their needs and routines are communicated! I do not mind looking after plants/home while you're away!
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Erin F.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dog training
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! I have owned all types of animals, dogs, cats, reptiles, and small caged animals. I have cared for all my own animals as well as others. I have helped on farms, in homes and apartments. I would love to care for your animal(s), please feel free to ask me any questions. I hope to hear...

Elizabeth G. says "I cannot say enough positive things about Erin and the way they took care of my home and my babies while we were out of town. They went above and...

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Kimberly F.

Critter Sitter

Portland, OR

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
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...

Rosemary M. says "Kim is AMAZING! I had to travel last minute and she was able to come by without meeting me. She checked on my cat, kept me updated and sent me photos....

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Stephanie N.

Pet/House Sitter

Portland, OR

4.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...

Christine P. says "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...

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Georgia M.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide care for a variety of pets in your own home. I grew up on a farm and have experience caring for everything from goats to geckos! I also spent four years volunteering for a cat rescue and foster team, which gave me experience doing light veterinary work like administering medication. I have a cat, dog, and leopard...
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Katie O.

Student Looking For Part Time Pet Sitting Position

Portland, OR

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi, I'm Katie, I'm someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with animals and being a calm, reliable presence in your home while you're away. I have experience with dogs, cats, and small pets including seniors and animals with big personalities and I'm comfortable with everything from feeding and walks to medications and quiet...
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Michelle C.

Pet-sitting, Walks, Feeding, Light Grooming, Overnight Care

Portland, OR

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I provide daily 'drop-in' care including walks, playtime, feeding/watering. I also provide dog sitting in your own home. Overnight care is available for short-term stays (for an additional fee). I've raised four dogs of my own and have cared for others' domestic animals for 30+ years. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages....
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Tanisha A.

Pet Sitting And Boarding Services In NE Portland

Portland, OR

from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Tanisha. I currently provide daycare and boarding services in my home for local animal lovers. I have provided pet sitting and boarding for families in Portland and Vancouver for the padt 4 years, and I love doing it. I am married with 5 children ages 24, 21, 13, 6, and 5, and I also have 2 beautiful...
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Linh S.

Working Professional, Bilingual, Could Do Errands

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a working professional in Washington county looking to gain more experience before having my own kids. I am comfortable with older kids, I could help them with homework as well and I am willing to do light housework or run errands. I could help with picking up kids from/to school. I have a cat so I could do pet...
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Benjamin S.

Portland, OR

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting and walking in your home. I am an experienced dog owner. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
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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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Payton Z.

Enthusiastic Part Time Pet Sitter Available Today!

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a Senior at UNC looking for a pet sitting job. I have always had pets in my home and now I have 3 cats of my own. I have experience with dogs, cats, rodents, birds, and fish, and I have no animal phobias. I am available for walking, feeding, playing, taking to dog parks, pick up and drop offs, and medication...
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Catalina G.

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi. I am currently a preschool teaching who is consistent, timely, and reliable. I have grown up house sitting a caring for neighbors pets and plants. I love the opportunity to care for others homes, they are our personal spaces and I take that seriously.
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Cara M.

Portland, OR

from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I'm an experienced and dependable pet sitter and dog walker with years of house and animal sitting for recurring clients. I've cared for pets of all kinds! Dogs of all sizes and breeds, cats, horses, and even farm animals. I'm comfortable with feeding, walking, light grooming, and providing loving companionship. As an...
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  • 96 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.40/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 4.8

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Home Pet Sitting in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 96 listed home pet sitting

Colleen S.

Colleen has been dependable, flexible, communicative and we trust her with our kitty and in our home.

- Sarah S.

Callie P.

Callie has helped with pet sitting our two golden retrievers while we have gone on vacations several times and is excellent! The dogs love...

- Care member

Bennett S.

Bennett is one of the sweetest, accountable and loving individuals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! I look forward to finding more...

- Tucker M.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Portland

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Portland, OR will cost an average of $18.40 per hour as of June 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Portland, OR on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 96 in home pet sitters in Portland, OR, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Portland, OR can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Portland, OR, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Portland, OR. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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