FAQ

  • I specialize in local care, so I primarily serve the areas in and around Portland’s Laurelhurst, North Tabor, and Hollywood neighborhoods.

    I do work with families in other parts of Portland, so if you live outside these areas and are interested in my services, please feel free to reach out and I am happy to discuss availability.

  • I most commonly work with dogs, cats, and rabbits, but also have experience with reptiles, guinea pigs, and birds.

    I will never accept a job where I don’t feel confident in my ability to provide proper care, so please reach out if you have questions about your specific pet.

  • For a list of my services, please visit the Services page.

    If you still have additional questions, please reach out using the options on the Contact page.

    Services and Contact are both located on the site’s navigation menu found at the top of screen.

  • To request a service, please reach out using the information provided on the Contact page. In your message, include the date, time, type of service, and any details you wish to share about your pet.

    Feel free to reach out with general inquiries as well!

    Before scheduling a first service, I typically set up a complementary meet & greet to get acquainted with you and your pet, discuss their routines and care needs, and make sure we are a good fit.

  • I do not board dogs at my home. All visits take place at the location where the animal lives.

    I take the responsibility of being in someone’s home very seriously. Any important household details, including access (keys, entry codes, gates, etc.) will be discussed prior to the initial visit.

  • Yes! I carry professional pet sitter insurance that covers your pet, your home, and myself during scheduled care. If you have any questions about the pet insurance coverage, I am happy to discuss insurance details with you.

  • Each dog walk visit is scheduled for 40 minutes, starting when I arrive at the home until the time I leave.

    As part of the visit, I am happy to make sure they have fresh water, offer a treat, or give your dog a quick brush if desired. My goal is to respect the routine of the animal and owner as closely as possible, as well as seeking opportunities for enrichment and mental stimulation.

    Following the walk, I provide the owner with an update including photos, so you will always be informed that the walk has been completed and how everything went.

  • Typical overnight care is a 12 hour visit (8pm to 8am, etc…) and includes any walks, potty breaks, feeding, playtime, and general care that is requested during the scheduled timeframe.

    All-day care include an overnight visit plus care for the day following or preceding the overnight stay. This service is recommended for care lasting 18-24 hours. If you are away for multiple days, it is treated as consecutive “all-day” visits.

    I can typically be flexible outside the scheduled time frame if needed, just ask when scheduling.

  • It is not uncommon for a household to have multiple dogs. I am happy to walk 2 dogs from the same household at one time, as long as I feel confident that there are not safety concerns for myself or the animals.

    For safety reasons, I do not walk dogs from different households during the same visit unless it has been arranged in advance by all pet owners and the animals are already familiar with one another.

    In some cases, an additional fee is required for multiple pets, based on the size and behavior of each pet.

  • Yes, I am happy to administer most oral medications as long as clear instructions are provided and no safety concerns are anticipated.

    Medications administered in other ways, can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

  • Your pet’s health and wellbeing is a top priority. Prior to scheduling a first visit, I will collect information about the animal, including emergency instructions

    If a pet becomes ill or is injured while in my care, I will contact you immediately and follow the provided emergency instructions. If needed or instructed, I will seek veterinary care at your preferred clinic or the nearest available emergency vet.

  • For scheduled visits with a duration of 6 hours or less, no cancellation fee is charged.

    For scheduled visits with a duration greater than 6 hours, including overnight and all-day care, no fee is charged if you provide more than 24 hours notice. Otherwise, a cancellation fee of 20% the cost of scheduled service will be charged.

    I understand plans change. I just request as much advanced notice as possible. Thank you!