Toni and the care team truly love pets. I appreciate the care they invest in socializing with my…read morecat and giving her some playtime. Also, everyone is very professional to work with and it's very easy to book service and request adjustments. You also receive a thoughtful summary of your pet visit including pictures that really show you their love of animals.

PDX Purrfessionals services are seriously a dream come true. I've relied too heavily on friends and…read morefamily for too long, for the care of my 2 cats, 1 bird and 1 mini holland lop. It's like Dr. Doolittle over here, and these kind folks came in and spoke with me, got the lay of the land, learned all about each pet: the schedules, the preferences, the personalities. Toni took care of my little loves and home as if it were their own, and sent me reports twice daily - with photos, videos, oh my goodness I was blown away. Lazarus, Tucker, Pedro and Callisto were all absolutely pampered and delighted with the care, and when I returned from my trip the home was tidy, secure and peaceful - just what you want. I cannot recommend this service more highly. *This* is how a business should be run!

I only used Betsy's services for a week and a half while I rented her basement apartment. She…read morevisited my dog twice per day-my pup is shy and anxious and would not have anything to do with Betsy. To her credit, I did see that she was making progress with my pup, which is no easy feat. Betsy and I were discussing my dog attending her daycare because my dog does infinitely better in a group setting. In addition, it was convenient for me for obvious reasons. My dog has gone to daycare for the better part of the year that I've had her, and she thrives in that environment. Never once have I had a complaint or negative report about my pup's behavior at daycare. In this conversation, Betsy used a condescending tone to refer to my dog as "difficult ". I informed Betsy that we no longer had an interest in her services, as I don't want my dog to be cared for by someone who would speak about her in that way. However, that's not why I'm leaving this review. I'm leaving this review because of something I observed with regards to her dog daycare. What her dog daycare consists of is several dogs hanging out with Betsy's daughter, Amelia (my best guess is she's a teenager)in their living room/dining room/kitchen area all day. Betsy is typically gone all day (8-3:30) from what she told me. There is a narrow dog run, running along one side and the back of the house. The daycare dogs are let out briefly to do their business a few times a day. While I was a tenant there, I had to do my laundry on the third floor of the house, above the daycare. This required me to wade through the group of dogs each time I went up and down the stairs to switch loads from the washer to the dryer. Every single time I did laundry during the month + I lived there, I noticed that Amelia was never downstairs with the dogs during daycare time. She was always in her room with the door closed. I suppose it's possible that she went in her room each time she heard me coming, but sound carries very well in that house and I'm sure that I would have heard her moving. I would also have considered this discovery a coincidence had it not happened multiple times. My primary inspiration for making this review is the fact that the very last time it happened, while sitting on my couch reading, I heard a kerfuffle between the daycare dogs. It did not sound like a fight, just like the dogs getting rowdy. Eventually, things settled down. Shortly afterwards, I had to go upstairs and get my last load of laundry out of the dryer. While making my way through the sea of dogs, I noticed that one of them was now holding one of its front paws up and was wearing a plastic cone around its neck. I only observed the dog for a couple of minutes, but it was never once willing to be weight-bearing on that paw. I hope that the dog wasn't seriously injured. Even more so, I hope that this is the only time anything like that has ever happened to any dogs that have attended this daycare. And even more so than that, I still have hope that it all was a complete coincidence that the dogs were never being cared for when I made my trips up and down the stairs. To be transparent, Betsy and I did not have a positive dynamic as landlord-tenant. Interactions were never heated, but Betsy did tell me that she is a very sensitive person and perhaps her daughter is as well. She may have been encouraged/wanted to avoid me due to the tension between her mother and I, despite the fact that I was polite to Amelia each time I saw her and professional to her mother. Bowser's Best Buddy is far different from any dog daycare I have ever seen, and I've been taking my dogs to daycare for over fifteen years. It's basically akin to your dog being at home, hanging out with a group of friends, sometimes supervised and sometimes not, with a potty break or two sprinkled in. There are no cameras for pet parents to observe their pups. I've never considered taking my dog to a daycare that doesn't offer this and my observation here has cemented that requirement for any pet care provider we use.

I have been a client of Betsy and Bowser's Best Buddy for about 9 years, starting when I had one…read morecat, then two, then a puppy, and finally a second puppy who is now an amazing 3.5-year-old dog. I know that Betsy is partially to thank for the wonderful companion Gromit has become. Betsy is conscientious and communicative, and she is very connected to the pets in her care. She spends time training them in addition to getting them out to stretch their legs and go potty, and she adjusts her training and walks to fit the dog's needs and personality. When my pup boarded with Betsy, he was treated like family. If Gromit could write a review, he would say he loves Betsy and Amelia as much as he loves me, and he wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bowser's Best Buddy to all of his furry friends!

I hired Erin to cat sit my two cats, after our regular cat sitters, our neighbors, moved up to St…read more Johns. (we would swap cat sitting duty). Erin was super professional from the start. She has a questionnaire that helps her know what you'd like done while you're away. She not only does the standard: feed, water and scoop the litter box, but she will also bring in the mail, take out garbage cans, and help make your house looked lived in by rotating blinds, or switching on or off lights. However, what i loved most of all was getting daily texts while I was away. It was reassuring to know someone was in checking on my furry babies and making sure they were receiving a bit of love while I was away. I would definitely recommend Erin to anyone looking for a pet sitter in the sellwood area.

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Leaving our pups behind is always hard, but knowing they were under Becky's excellent care made it…read morepossible for us to have a nice vacation without worrying if our two little ones were ok. She is great about communicating before, during, and after pet sitting. Our pups seemed far less stressed than usual when we were away while with Becky. We couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter than Becky.

Becky did an amazing job taking care of our sweet, but anxious dog during our recent 10 days out of…read morethe country. She was communicative, thoughtful, and cared for home, dog, and garden (in a heat wave!). All were well-loved in our absence. Becky is trustworthy and hard-working, and we will absolutely have her back again in the future. If you are looking for someone that goes above and beyond, look no further.

Very professional and warm staff. Joe and his team are great and would recommend them for dog…read morewalking as well as pet sitting.

I originally found Joseph through rover app and was so beyond happy with his quality of care…read moretowards my cat Sigmund. I have kept up with him as my pet sitter after starting his own business. The app used by his business for reporting daily updates on the pets is easy to use as well. I 100% recommend him for all pet care needs. P.a. Out of all pet sitters I've had, Joseph posts the most feedback about his visits after each day. Lots of photos and health updates (if eating or using bathroom normally/unusual poops or pees and so on)

Tami and her Daily Dog Romps are the best! She provides a really unique service to SE Portland dogs…read morein the Sellwood-Moreland area, letting them run and play, but still keeping a really close eye on everyone's wellbeing. It's such a treat for Koko to be able to get out to swim, run, chase, fetch, and socialize in a way that works for her...doggie daycare and the dog park used to stress her out, but this is perfect. I highly recommend Tami and her pack to anyone who wants to get their pup out more often to really play hard. (Tami has also house-sat for us, which turned out great.)

This pet service was a god send. Our private walker got too busy and doggie daycare was…read moreoverwhelming and traumatic for our corgi. I contacted Tails & Trails and within a couple of hours we were already having our initial home visit, and were able to schedule for daily care the following Monday. They offer a wide range of services, are extremely flexible, and offer bundle discounts. I'm no longer stressed leaving my Ruby at home - she's extremely happy!

They used to always give you the dog walker you wanted. Now they dont listen. What happened? Past…read morefew weeks have been bad. Incorrect charges, messed up appointments, bad communication, and a friend told me they keep charging her or showing up after she cancels. New guy answering phones is disorganized.

Quite possibly the best service in Portland! Meaghan and Jen go above and beyond to make sure my…read moreanimals are taking care of from long walks to cuddle time on the couch. I'm seriously impressed with how responsive and flexible they are. Meaghan was able to quickly accommodate me when my husband and I needed to attend a surprise wedding two states away and she's been great at changing with my schedule (some work days are longer than others). I'm so unlucky to have found these two because anyone else will pale in comparison. :)

I can't say enough good things about how amazing they are with our dog. Leo loves them & they treat…read morehim like he's part of their family.

I entrust Hot Diggity with the care of my dog on a weekly basis. I've used their services for years…read moreand they have the best staff and dog walkers! I get awesome write ups and pictures from each of her walks with them and it gives me great peace of mind to know that she's cared for, safe and loved while I'm working. Their services are invaluable and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I came home from a short trip to find my dog greeting me at the door, not secured in her crate as I…read morewas told she would be in the emails I received. We do not let our dog free-roam when we are not home, and our house was not set up for it. There was trash in the trash cans that she could have eaten, and any number of things she could have gotten into that could be harmful to her. She also urinated and pooped on the carpet. In my bedroom. So I was cleaning that up at midnight after traveling. And of course I cannot stop smelling it. It's going to take getting the carpet cleaned. We have had this dog for 5 years and this is the first time she has EVER peed or pooped in the house. She also peed and pooped again when I took her out when I got home. This is very outside of normal for her and it makes me wonder if she was actually getting let out on her visits. I will be checking our cameras to see.

So happy to see Sit & Stay may be re-opening!!! We have used…read morethem quite often & we're scrambling last year to find pet sitting - Sit & Stay always had great people as sitters!! Hopefully the company will continue it's wonderful work!!

The team at Sit and Stay are very professional and do a stellar job. I have no worries when I am…read moreaway. My cats need some meds and supplements added to their food (and need to eat the food). My pet sitter makes sure this happens, as well as takes care of the other cat and house duties. If anything unexpected arises, she handles it with grace. There is a peace of mind knowing that someone will be there for your pets every day, no matter what, taking care of them according to your specifications. She checks in with me (per my request), sends me photos of the cats and gives them lots of attention!