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88 home pet sitting are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 4 years
Home pet sitting in Portland, OR
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 transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Colleen has been dependable, flexible, communicative and we trust her with our kitty and in our home."
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
I have provided care to pets my entire life, but my professional career started around age 10 when my neighbors paid me to care for their Daschunds. I have a BS in botany now, but plants aren't the only thing I can care for. I can provide care for any type of pet from the furry to the scaly. I'm detail oriented, empathetic with...
Terry can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"We always use Terry to watch our fur babies when we go out of town.
Our dogs and even skittish kitty come running for pets whenever he is here.
The house is always very clean when we arrive home.
Thanks for all your great work. "
Care member
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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Gail is the hardest worker I've ever hired. She gets more tasks on a list done than anyone who's ever worked for me. She's smart, organized, kind, and physically strong. Animals (and children, and elders) love her. She's great with my cat! She still works for me...
Marian P.
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: Grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting
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
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had the opportunity to pet sit on multiple occasions. This has only grown my love for animals. I have two kitties at home and I love being able to bring love to others animals while they are out
I have now about 10 years experience of overnight or extended pet and house sitting. I love being able to care for others pets...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Rebecca is the best dog sitter we have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is punctual, communicative, and takes wonderful care of our pets and our home.
I am very impressed with how well she handled our 11 week old puppy, even when the puppy had...
Kelsey G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Kelley here! I have extensive experience with pet care and provide house plant and homestead care, including farm animals and gardening. I have had experience with dogs, cats, fish, snakes, goats, guinea pigs, hamsters, and chickens! I've also administered medication to dogs and cats, and I have experience with insulin...
Kelley can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Kelley is our favorite tutor, child wrangler! We had Kelley work with our family for 6 months of COVID, 3 days a week, 8-noon teaching school with our 8 and 10 year old boys. I provide this detail because she managed to keep our boys on task, learning and even...
Katie Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate pet owner available for dog and cat sitting as needed! My partner and I have two cats and a dog at home, and plenty of experience.
Additionally, my household is fully vaccinated. Please reach out if I seem like a good fit for your four-legged family!
Callie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Erin can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"She was quick with responding, stay in consistent communication and was totally adaptable! Would recommend!!"
Jen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Nell can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"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 wholeheartedly recommend Nell! She was great with the dogs, adhered to our requests, and loved on our pups. I will...
Care member
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 sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"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. 100% trustworthy. She eased any worry I had, thanks Kim!"
Rosemary M.
5.0
(1)
I am a self-proclaimed cat lady, and have been a devoted cat lover since I was a child. My full time job is nannying human children, but my second love in life is animals. I foster for a local rescue, you'll often find I have anywhere from 1-6 kittens in addition to my own cats at home. It's an enriching experience for not only...
Alison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, pet walking
5.0
(1)
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 and leopard gecko...
Georgia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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.
I have experience caring for many different types of animals: dogs, cats, reptiles, horses... I am an experienced horse rider and trainer, as well as a dog fanatic. :) I have owned many types of cats and am familiar with their multiple personalities! :) I am happy to house-sit or provide visiting care. College educated and...
Claire can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation & more
Michelle C.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet-sitting, Walks, Feeding, Light Grooming, Overnight Care
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....
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
Hello, I love animals. I don't have professional experience pet sitting but have been a dog mom to an amazing English bulldog named Layla who lived a long and happy life. I'd do best with dogs that aren't too powerful if I will be walking them. I'm very responsible, loving and calm and dogs and cats seem to gravitate to me. If...
Tracy can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hello!
I'm a 20-year-old nursing major at Hawaii Pacific University home for the summer and looking to make some money pet sitting/walking for this coming school year. I love hanging out with animals! I've had one dog my whole life and she recently passed so getting to hangout with dogs again would be cool. I'm almost always...
Isabela can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
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.
Belen can also help with: Pet walking
Benjamin S.
Portland, OR
$25-50/hr
I provide dog sitting and walking in your home. I am an experienced dog owner. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
Benjamin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Jenna G.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Jenna, I'm 29 and live in Lawrence. I have two cats and love dogs as well. I've lived with dogs and cats most of my life. I have experience pet-sitting for friends and neighbors and love every animal I meet! I am open to boarding dogs if they are cat-friendly, but otherwise would prefer in home care/walking. Thank you...
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Portland, OR
Colleen S.
5.0
Colleen has been dependable, flexible, communicative and we trust her with our kitty and in our home.
- Sarah S.
Terry P.
5.0
We always use Terry to watch our fur babies when we go out of town.
Our dogs and even skittish kitty come running for pets whenever he is here.
The house is always very clean when we arrive home.
Thanks for all your great work.
- Care member
Gail B.
5.0
Very clean and dog-friendly home. My dog was treated like part of the family AND royalty.
- Frankie F.
Bennett S.
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.
Rebecca J.
5.0
Rebecca was wonderful with our boy! He's an older dog, so takes a lot more patience and love. We will definitely be hiring her again for future trips.
- Amanda S.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Portland
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Portland, OR?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Portland, OR will cost an average of $16.62 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Portland, OR?
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 88 in home pet sitters in Portland, OR, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Portland, OR?
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.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Portland, OR?
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.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Portland, OR?
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.
Ratings for Portland, OR home pet sitting listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Home Pet Sitting in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 88 listed home pet sitting.