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793 pet care are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years

Pet care in Portland, OR

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Spencer W.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter And House Sitter

5.0

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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 4 years 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 years,...
Spencer can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Spencer is a great pet caregiver! She has been my go to Pet Sitter for a couple years now! She always takes great care of my little ratties . I feel a big peace of mind every time I leave on trip and she is caring for them. Can’t recommend her enough! "

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Raechelle B.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitting And Care

I've had the opportunity to car for many animals of my own and have sat for the same lady many times with her 2 cats. I even adopted her last kitten when she was out of town and couldn't get back in time for the adoption. I've also done some one time care for other families as well.
Raechelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I am an enthusiastic animal caregiver, attentive, playful and patient. I would happily spend all day playing and taking care of your pets, the more the merrier! I also have a young golden retriever named Kevin who loves playing with other dogs that I can bring if you are looking for a playmate for your dog.
Lillian can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Shelby R.


Portland, OR

$16-40/hr5 yrs exp

Pet sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been pet sitting people's animals for just under five years. I have taken care of dogs, cats, horses, and fish. I can do overnights with the pets, or just drop by to feed them, whatever you would like. I have a cat of my own, so I understand how important it is to find someone you can really trust to look after your pet...
Shelby can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Shelby was amazing with Theo our Berner and our 3 cats. She is dependable and soft spoken, caring. Our fury family enjoyed having her watch over them while we where gone."

Toni C.

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Rebecca J.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

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 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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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Specialties

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience petsitting (including overnights/housesitting), dog walking, administering medication (pills and shots), as well as bathing. I have only cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, and lizards in the past, but I am confident that I could care for any animal. I am a quick learner and I have an eye for detail. I...
Claire can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Claire is an amazing, trustworthy pet sitter who I would definitely recommend for others to work with! She watched my pet rabbit, Zeus weekly and I always felt comfortable leaving him in good hands. She went above and beyond making sure he was always fed, had toys...

Mika P.

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Stephanie P.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Too!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have year's of experience from little creatures to horses. My specialty are dogs & cats, but with any directions I'm capable of providing the best of care for your pet(s). Let me know how I can help you.
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Stephanie was great! I have two backyard chickens and a cat, and she took excellent care of them during my recent trip. She went above and beyond: texting me cute pictures and notes, playing soft music for the cat, even tackling the ant problem in the kitchen. My...

Emily W.

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Anne-marie W.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

pet care

Hi there! My name is Mamie and I am a lifelong theater kid and actor currently back in school at PSU completing my bachelor's degree. I grew up in the Bay Area and spent my life in the performing arts, working in child care and pet care during the day and spending my evenings in rehearsals for theater shows. I decided shortly...
Anne-marie can also help with: Pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Mamie is creative, fun and energetic. Her interest in theatre, poetry and the arts carries over to all aspects of her life. Kids absolutely love spending time with Mamie. She is compassionate and genuinely interested in child development. Mamie forms close...

Laura C.

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Katherine G.


Portland, OR

$18-24/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Katherine and I am an animal lover. Growing up my family had a bunch of different animals, a dog, two cats, two turtles, a bunny, a parakeet, a frog and a rat. Basically my mom couldn't say no when we asked for a pet. I currently have a 4-year-old Golden Doodle named Charlie and a 4-year-old Siberian cat...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Katherine cat sat for us for a week and I highly recommend her! She gave our kitty lots of attention, provided us updates on a daily basis, and even kept us up to date on things around the house. Communication was easy and I felt really comfortable leaving our cat...

Kristin S.

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Erin F.


Portland, OR

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

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: Dog training, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"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 beyond our expectations and even made sure to share regular pictures of our misfit babies with us while we were away....

Elizabeth G.

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Anna P.


Portland, OR

$45-50/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Care/Pet Sitter/Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals. I have been taking care of them for years and I will make sure that your pets will feel comfortable, safe and happy while you're away. Please, contact me for more details and to set up an interview. Thank you!
Anna can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training & more
5.0
"Anna provided great care for my two high-energy dogs!"

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Sydney E.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

A Paw-sitively Great Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"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 was always on time and dependable. I would recommend her as a babysitter/nanny."

Vicki S.

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Em R.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Caregiver

Hello, my name is Emily, I have 10 years of experience working with dogs, cats, bunnies and fish! I previously owned a dog and currently own two cats. I love taking walks and being active, so depending on your pets needs we're guaranteed to have fun! I hope to hear from you soon!
Em can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
5.0
"Emily has taken great care of my pets when I've been out of town. I have dogs, cats, and rabbits which can be a handful but Emily did a great job following the routine The dogs are always excited to see her which makes going away so much less stressful for me! Its...

Carrie P.

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Ashley N.


Portland, OR

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Ashley's Pawsitive Pet Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as positive, energetic and kind. I like working with animals because they are so lovable and adorable. They are also so unique and fun in their own ways. I'm looking for a job that is flexible in hours and low mental energy as I am working on my master's degree. This will be my first time doing...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Ashley was incredibly responsive and took great care of our cats. She also provided updates about how they were doing with pictures and video. She was easy to work with!"

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Nell C.


Portland, OR

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Here To Watch Your Little Fur Baby!

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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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...

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Hannah K.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hi there! I'm a HUGE animal lover - I grew up on 150 acres and have been around them my whole life - dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, cows, etc... I have lots of experience pet sitting and dog walking. I am also comfortable with bathing and administering medication if needed. I can watch your animals/plants/house overnight, making...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Hannah did a great job of caring for my cat while I was traveling. She would consistently send photos and updates, which made me feel at ease while away from home :) I’m grateful for her reliability and will be hiring her again!"

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Ashley D.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Can I Pet Your Dog?

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Lifetime animal lover! Current dog mama to Frank for the past 14 years. She's 16 years young and going strong! I have experience with dogs of all sizes and all breeds, as well as with medication administration. I work a full time job in healthcare at OHSU, and am open for dog walks and sitting jobs as well. I am happy to work...
Ashley can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Ashley is dependable with great communication. We've hired Ashley on a number of occasions to watch out three dogs and home while we're away. We will continue to work with Ashley as additional trips come up. She takes great care of our fur babies and leaves the...

Mai G.

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Alexis D.


Portland, OR

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Pet Walker Enthusiastic Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a deep love and loads of experience around animals because I grew up on cattle ranches all over Eastern Oregon. I have two dogs of my own and recently was working on a sheep ranch here in the valley. I am currently attending Portland State University studying environmental science, where I hope to learn more about...
Alexis can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Alexis is a wonderful pet sitter that has taken care of my many animals like they were her own. I highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs."

Heather D.

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Georgia M.


Portland, OR

$16-19/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

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 sitting, pet walking
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Kaitlyn K.


Portland, OR

$16-19/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Pet Spoiler And Professional Belly Rubber

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for elderly and high needs pets. I'll make sure your pets get a vacation of their own while you are away, so you don't have to worry! I am a reliable, compassionate, and attentive pet sitter. I'll make sure all of your fur babies' needs are met and always be in communication so there is no need to...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Kaitlyn went above and beyond when she took care of our elderly dog who wears diapers. She was willing to stay in our home to ensure he was safe and happy 24/7. She sent lots of pictures, and we felt confident that he was being well looked after. She even did...

Kali C.

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Portland, OR

Spencer W.

5.0

Spencer is amazing with all my pets! When they are in her care I have zero worries because I know she cares for them as if they were her own! Her skills as a vet tech shine through in her handling and attention to details when medications are needed. You will not be disappointed if you leave your...

- Care member

Shelby R.

5.0

Shelby was amazing with Theo our Berner and our 3 cats. She is dependable and soft spoken, caring. Our fury family enjoyed having her watch over them while we where gone.

- Toni C.

Rebecca J.

5.0

Have used Rebecca for a few years now for dog/pet/house sitting. She’s always been dependable, timely, thorough, and our dog loves her!

- Care member

Claire S.

5.0

Claire was great with our two, very energetic, dogs and we found her to be communicative, dependable, and easy to work with. She was clear to communicate her availability and was always open to finding the best solution that worked for us and our two dogs. We look forward to having Claire look after...

- Michael J.

Stephanie P.

5.0

Stephanie was great! I have two backyard chickens and a cat, and she took excellent care of them during my recent trip. She went above and beyond: texting me cute pictures and notes, playing soft music for the cat, even tackling the ant problem in the kitchen. My cat loved her - Stephanie sent some...

- Emily W.

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Pet Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews of the 793 listed pet care.