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Pet sitters in Portland, OR

Get dedicated in-home pet care while you travel. Just create a listing and our pet sitters will reach out to you.

Looking for house sits in Portland?

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Pet sitters searching near Portland

We have 1010 pet and dog sitters looking for sits near Portland. They’re rated, reviewed and verified - and exchange pet care for new places to stay while travelling.

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Find the right pet care

See how pet sitting in Portland works

1. Choose your plan

Pay once a yer for unlimited, in-home pet care. Sitters don't charge extra fees.

2. Create your listing

Describe your home and pets, and add the dates you'll be away.

3. Review sitter applications

See who applied to your listing and vet sitters before you commit.

Looking for house sits in Portland?

Keeping your home and pets safe

Money Back Promise

If you can't find a sitter, we'll refund you*.

Home and Contents Plan

Get cover against damage, theft and accidents*.

Sit Cancellation Plan

Claim compensation if sitters cancel last minute*.

24/7 Vet Advice Line

Round-the-clock support for sitters while they're pet sitting.

Vet-approved pet care

Pets are happier at home, surrounded by sights and smells they know.
*Terms apply. Only available on Standard and/or Premium plans.
Why we sit

Why our sitters love to pet sit

Every pet sitter in Portland and beyond has their own story. But they all have two things in common: they love pets and travel.

98% of our sits result in a five-star review

Unlimited pet care, one annual fee

Comparing pet care costs for the year:

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Questions about pet and dog sitting

No, unlike other platforms, our sitters sit for love, not money. After paying an annual membership, no money changes hands between our members.

It’s a win-win situation. Sitters exchange their love and care for a stay in your home and the chance to make new furry friends. While pet parents can travel with peace of mind, knowing their pets are loved and cared for.
Our sitters love all kinds of homes and locations. For them, it’s less about grand accommodation and more about staying in real homes and living like a local.

They prefer cosy homes where they can embed themselves in the local community, spend time with adorable pets and make special travel memories.

So as long as your home is clean, tidy and welcoming, our sitters would love to stay.
The first thing to do is to register for free. Once you’re registered, you can explore our platform and decide which membership plan is right for you. We offer three annual memberships – Basic, Standard and Premium.

After you’ve chosen and paid for your membership, you can create your listing. This is your chance to describe your home and pets, and add the dates you’ll be away.

As soon as your listing is live, pet sitters can apply. You can browse their applications and shortlist the ones you think are right. You also have the option to invite sitters directly.

We recommend meeting face-to-face or via video call before confirming the sit to make sure it’s a good match for your home and pets.
Most pet parents confirm a sitter within a day. But this can vary depending on your location and the level of detail you’ve shared in your listing.

For extra peace of mind, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
We know arranging to have a pet sitter in your home for the first time may seem daunting. But we do everything in our power to keep all our members safe:

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We do background and/or ID checks, ask for external references and verify email addresses and phone numbers.

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After a sit, our pet parents rate and review their sitter and give honest feedback.

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You can screen sitters before you commit by meeting them face-to-face or via a video call.
Our Home and Contents Plan covers you for up to $1 million against property damage, theft and sitter accidents. This is included in our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships.

Premium Pet Parent members also benefit from our Sit Cancellation Plan that protects you in case your sitter cancels.

And lastly, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
When you arrange a pet sitter through TrustedHousesitters, you only pay for your annual membership – no other money changes hands.

Like you, our pet sitters pay an annual fee to join our community and use our platform. They don’t get paid or charge for their services.

They do it because they love pets and travel. So in exchange for a place to stay, they’ll look after your pets and take care of your home while you’re away.

If you book a sitter who isn’t part of our community, the average cost of pet sitting in Portland, OR is $3.21 per hour, $128.33 per week for 40 hours or $417.08 per month for 130 hours.

Yes, there are long term pet sitters in Portland, OR - many of our trusted sitters like to house sit for extended periods of time. For the sitters, they get to truly experience a new location, and pets get the in-home care and love they need.

Our members providing in-home dog sitting in Portland, OR get to combine their passions: making new furry friends and traveling the globe. Unlike private, professional pet sitting services or dog walkers, our sitters pay to be here - connecting with new furry friends, providing top notch pet care and experiencing new locations is their hobby.

And naturally, sitters, pets and their pet parents get the best of both worlds. Pet parents vacation with peace of mind, pets get TLC from verified, in-home Portland, OR pet sitters, and sitters get to travel with a sense of purpose.

Yes, there are people pet sitting in Portland, OR who care for rabbits and other small pets. Many are experienced in handling, feeding and cleaning out the hutch. Along with rabbits, our sitters are all-round animal lovers, and many are keen to care for dogs, cats, reptiles and more. Simply explore our sitter profiles to see the experience they have with pets like yours.

Pet sitters in Portland

Leaving Portland and worried about your pets? Panic over. Give yourself peace of mind by inviting in-home, loving pet sitters in Portland to care for your furry family members while you enjoy well-deserved time off. 

Vets say pets are happier at home. And we agree. Wouldn’t your fur baby prefer the familiar home comforts to a chaotic kennel? Well, welcoming a dog sitter in Portland can fix that.

And by inviting a Portland cat sitter, even the most adventurous feline can relax at home after a long day of hopping fences. Bliss.

So, what are you waiting for? Purrruse our community of loving, verified pet enthusiasts and paw ‘hello’ to year-round pet sitters in Portland.