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We can’t recommend sitting for for Bubba and Winston enough! Bubba is an absolute love-bug, and he was so easy to look after. As we were working remotely, we were able to take him out around 9/10am when there are less dogs around. We never experienced any aggressive behaviour with him, but he did show a little agitation and whined when another dog got close, so just having some space is key. As he’s incredibly food motivated, it was easy to distract him and go through some tricks to reshift his attention - he’s honestly so attentive and good at listening! Walking him was incredibly easy too as Lana and Pamela’s apartment backs up onto plenty of green space! During the work day he was very patient, and we’d take breaks together with lots of cuddles and toy tugs. He absolutely loved to tug and hang out on the sofa for hugs and scratches. Overall Bubba is an amazing dog who loves human affection! Winston was very mellow, easy to please with some scratches and in general likes his space. Occasionally he would want some attention, but it is normally very brief. He loved hanging out on the counter or fridge to watch us and would let us know when he’s hungry in the morning time. He was super easy to look after and incredibly clean. The apartment and hosts: Lana and Pamela’s apartment was really great. It has everything you need, is super clean, and has fantastic downtown location. It’s just a 10-12min walk to every T line, grocery shops, and ~20min walk to Beacon Hill area and all the downtown parks to enjoy. The apartment complex felt incredibly safe and Lana and Pamela were always available to answer any questions we had. They were gracious and calm when we had a little mishap, and we would sit for them anytime again!
Lovely couple with a beautiful house in a terrific neighborhood close to Colonial Williamsburg and William and Mary. Couple all of that with the very best part of the sit which was the dog, Mello. We enjoyed this sit immensely and would love to return to care for Mello again in the future. This sit was great from beginning to end. We received clear instructions from Tracy and Harold, via phone, in person orientation and a clear house manual. The house and views were beautiful and the neighbors were friendly and welcoming. And taking Mello on long walks through the William and Mary campus and Colonial Williamsburg's charming streets was a true joy every day. Mello was a pleasure to spend time with and he caught the eye of a lot of people in the area because he is such a good looking and well behaved dog. Thanks Tracy, Harold and Mello for allowing us to spend our holidays doing this wonderful sit.
This was a dream housesit! Everything from the house to the owners, to Finn himself - we couldn’t have asked for more. Thomas and Debra were lovely and friendly and kept in contact throughout, though were never intrusive. The house is stunning and situated in a beautiful town, a 30 second walk from some enchanting woodlands, as well as a short drive from several other amazing spots. And as for Finn, well we absolutely fell in love with him and would seriously consider getting a black lab of our own now based on this experience! He is utterly delightful - so loving and affectionate, as well as intelligent, obedient and hilarious! When we left he jumped in the car and we were very tempted to take him with us 😂 This was a truly wonderful housesit and we would do it again in a heartbeat. We *highly* recommend it to anyone else lucky enough to stay here and want to say a massive thank you to Thomas, Debra and Finn for making it such a pleasure!
Had a really nice time on this sit- great views from the apartment and amazing rooftop pool and lounge! Kodiak was a sweet teddy bear and so gentle 😊
Alfie was very well behaved and friendly. The house was very nice and Jen was very welcoming.
Twyla is a lovely host. Her home is very comfortable. We enjoyed looking after her kitties in Elmvale, which is a cute little town walkable to all the basics. Lucifer and Emmylulu are very loveable and entertained us in the evenings. They were good company and very easy to look after. Would definitely recommend this house sit. Sandy and Jim Bromley
What do most pet sitters charge per day in West Portland, Oregon?
From $45/week to $90/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in West Portland, Oregon ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
