Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
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Excellent - Highly Recommend! We recently had the pleasure of having Abeela take care of our home and Toby the Cat while we were away, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very start, communication was clear, prompt, and reassuring. Abeela took the time to understand Toby’s routines and habits, which gave us great peace of mind. During our time away, she provided regular updates and photos/videos of Toby, which was incredibly fun. It was clear that he was well-loved and in great hands. When we returned home, we found everything in perfect order—clean, tidy, and even better than we had left it. Toby was happy, relaxed, and well cared for. Abeela went above and beyond, taking care of every detail. It’s evident that she takes pride in her housesitting and genuinely cares about the well-being of the pets and homes she looks after. We highly recommend Abeela to anyone in need of a reliable, trustworthy, and caring house sitter. We hope she will return again in the future! Lori and Jim
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Responsible PetSitter - Your furry paws in caring hands!
We needed a last-minute sitter for our boy Sid and Daniele showed up to help us out! She was professional, neat, clean, and did a great job taking care of Sid. Can't recommend her enough!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Animal lover, house attender, world traveler
Val is one of our favorite kitty and house sitters and we are always excited to have her back. She is proactive about finding out what works best for us communication wise before we leave (what medium/platform, how often we’d prefer a checkin, etc). She also asks any clarifying questions about the house or cats and proactively tackles any issues she sees (for example, helping to give some outdoor plants some extra hydration amidst a heat wave or changing batteries in a dying CO2 monitor). Most importantly we always come back to kitties that are so zen because they’ve had a great attentive companion. Val has also shown extra care to our fam with info and recommendations from her own experience following a diagnosis we got for one of our cats. Thank you again Val!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Your next friendly home-helper & pet-sitter
Allie is the best! So sweet and trustworthy, and very sweet with my fur babies. She gave me frequent updates with photos, and not only did she leave my apartment super clean and tidy when she left, but she also left me flowers and cookies 🥹
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Honest, trustworthy, caring
I’ve put Donah in my favorites list. She is reliable, self-sufficient, has her own personal items, and my pets love her! Definitely recommend Donah.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Caring and responsible Portlanders :-)
Elena was a life saver in a crisis. She was very cool and understood the assignment. Thank you again!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Leave your pets, and worries, behind.
James was great and so appreciated his extra care and patience with Simba. He braved a crazy heat wave and great at communicating.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Animal-loving Ms Fixit
Carie took wonderful, thoughtful and gentle care of our senior cat and took great care of our home as well. Carie was responsive, reliable, conscientious and easy to communicate with. We would welcome her back any time.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Dependable, Trustworthy, Responsible: ready to care for your house and your pets
Our dog loves Emily. We've had her pet and house sit many times, and it's always so wonderful not worrying about a thing while away. We highly recommend!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Labish Village, Oregon
Pet-loving couple exploring the world one sit at a time
Harley and Ben were a pleasure to work with! They were communicative, left the home looking clean, and our cat was relaxed and happy when we returned. Would recommend!
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$65/day |
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Lea is seriously the best! We lucked out big time with her as our house sitter. She didn't just watch our home; she made it sparkle, and our dog Mezy? Well, he fell head over paws for her! Mezy's doesn't always warm up to new folks so easily but Lea had this magical charm that had him wagging his tail from day one. She showered him with cuddles and playtime, and we got daily photo updates that were basically cuteness overload. But Lea didn't stop at being the dog whisperer. Every nook and cranny was squeaky clean, and it felt like we were walking into a Pinterest-worthy home. Our plants thrived under her care too. Communication was a breeze with Lea. She kept us in the loop about everything and replied to our messages super quickly. It gave us peace of mind knowing she had everything under control. Lea's not just a house sitter - her friendly, laid-back vibe made everything so easy. We can't thank her enough for taking such great care of Mezy and our home. We're definitely booking her for all our future adventures. If you want your pets to adore your house sitter and come back to a spotless home, Lea is the one to call. Thanks a million, Lea!
The best house and dog sitters you could ever ask for! They love and take care of our dogs like we do and do the same with our home. Thank you so much Ken and Jane! You are very much appreciated and loved by us, Jules and Lexi ❤️😇🐶
Ryan was one of our best sitters we’ve had! Ryan is so lovely to chat with and we looked forward to meeting him before our trip. He was organized and communicated his plans clearly with us and was easy to communicate with while we were away. Our dog took to him immediately and so we knew we could relax while away. Our home was in great shape when we returned and it was nice to get a debrief from him as well. We’d love to have Ryan back anytime, and so would Steve (our dog)!
Brian is awesome - he is simply the best pet sitter and house sitter that we have EVER had and we've had a bunch. He is experienced, thoughtful, respectful, loving, appreciative, helpful, enthusiastic...the list just goes on. Started with our initial call - it was our first sit with zeewoi and he immediately instilled confidence in us in how he talked about his experience and how he saw his role. In the pre-planning, he had great questions for us and helped us to get organized. He was thorough through the instructions, came in a day early to make sure he understood everything about our house and our dog and then followed through on everything. He even drove us to the airport and picked us up on the return. Along the way we were gone, he sent us pictures and kept us updated - always making us feel good about being away and knowing Jorge and the house were in great hands. We had workers coming to fix a fence while gone and some other activity at the house - he was helpful, available, and willing to do whatever was needed to be done. He was self-sufficient and when it came time to leave, he had everything organized and cleaned at the house - he left it in better condition than he received it. We would love to have Brian sit whenever we are away (and in fact will invite him and hope he says yes!) - any one would be lucky to have Brian as their house and pet sitter.
Hamsa was very quick to respond in all communication. She was prompt on her arrival and listened carefully to our detailed instructions about the house and dogs. While we were away the amount of communication between us was just right. When we arrived home the dogs were happy and the house was in order. A good sign that a dog sitter paid lots of attention to the pups is when we see a bit of depression set in after a dog sitter departs - this did occur after Hamsa left our home She is a very caring and nurturing individual.
Ryan is a great house and pet sitter and I definitely recommend him. He took excellent care of my apartment and my dog for peace of mind when I was away. He is professional, friendly, and experienced.
Jim sat for my extremely shy rescue pup and new kitten for two weeks -- my pup struggles with new people, and is very fearful of men in particular. And yet, Jim was more successful with her than any sitter I've ever had: I can't recommend him highly enough. He has wonderful patience, a calm energy, and is a great communicator. He consistently updated me with photos and videos of my sweet girls enjoying the world with him, taking my dog on hikes and adventures to her favorite streams. He went above and beyond both for her (in meeting her needs and taking the time to get to know her personality), and also in caring for my home. I returned to such a cozy environment, a repaired wood stove, an organized wood pile and an at-peace dog and cat. Choosing Jim as a sitter is ensuring that your pets and home are getting the best of care, and his actions exemplify his kindness, generosity and thought taken in consideration of others. I hope to have him return many times in the future; the experience was a privilege both for myself and my pets.
Melissa and Chris are amazing. We are very picky about our dog sitters, and we chose them because they have been doing this for a long time and track your wants and needs carefully and follow through with utmost care and integrity. They offered to come the day before we left to meet Winnie so that we could rest in that she would trust them and connect to them. Honestly, we would hire them as our only dog sitter all of the time if we could. I cannot thank them enough and say enough good things about them. They also took very good care of our house and plants.
Liz did an amazing job babysitting our home and our pets (3 cats and a dog). Communication with Liz was easy and we felt at ease knowing that everything was being taken care of. Liz took our dog Summer for daily walks and kept her entertained. We got regular photos of our pets which were great. She even looked after and watered many of our outdoor and indoor plants! She was very tidy and our home was left spotless. If you are looking for a sitter we can't recommend Liz highly enough!
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Labish Village, Oregon?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting for free?
The main reasons dog sitters join Zeewoi are:
- They can't have their own dog right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for dog on Zeewoi.
How many dog sitters are in Labish Village, Oregon?
As of Aug 2024, there are 262 dog sitters
in Labish Village, Oregon
.
You can filter, sort, expand your radius to find the perfect pet sitter near me.
As a reminder, pet sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check for you and your dog safety.
How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Labish Village, Oregon?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Labish Village, Oregon
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!
Do dog sitters in Labish Village, Oregon pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.
Erin is extremely knowledgeable and dependable!!! She treats every pet like they’re her own, she loves on my dogs as if they’re her dogs!! I highly recommend SPS to anyone who wants that close-to-home feel with your pets.
I’m very pleased to have found Sunshine Pet Services! Erin’s professionalism and communication immediately put me at ease. Erin is very thorough and it’s evident that she has my pet’s best interest in mind. She’s always seeking to ensure he is happy and safe. I really appreciate Erin’s text message updates and pictures each visit as they help remove the stress and worry that comes from leaving pets behind. After returning, I can tell from my cat’s demeanor that he has been well taken care of and given a good amount of attention. Without a doubt, I will continue using Erin’s services for future trips, thanks Erin!!
Erin did an absolutely incredible job taking care of our bunny and cat, as well as our yard! We appreciate her attention to detail, enthusiasm to care for our fur babies, and daily communication updates while we were away. Erin is responsible, dependable, and went above and beyond caring for both our pets and home. We had such a relaxing vacation knowing our girls were in such good hands. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Erin! Thank you!
I've worked with Sunshine twice and have been incredibly pleased both times. Erin is kind and thorough and sends the best detailed updates about her drop ins with my pets (cats, chickens, and fish) and plants. She's flexible and accommodating and it's clear how much she cares about and loves what she does. I'm so glad to have found Erin and her business!
We had Erin take care of our cat (drop-in visits) while we were on vacation. We were immediately impressed with Erin's professionalism and diligence in getting everything set up, learning about our cat, and ensuring a successful pet sitting experience via a questionnaire. Erin took great care of our cat and provided very thorough text updates and pictures while we were on vacation. We would recommend this service to anyone, and the best part is it all took part in our pet's home! Erin, thank you for your service, we will absolutely be back and book with you again!
Erin is AMAZING! Where do I begin?! Erin has been dog sitting my dog Maggie for a couple months now. Erin is very professional, punctual, and most importantly she is great with communication. Erin has very reasonable pricing for her hard work ethic. She is most concerned for the pet's well being. I'm so happy to trust Erin with my fur baby and with my apartment. My husband and I both work full time jobs so Erin eases our anxieties of having to leave our dog alone for too many hours. Erin is very flexible and has always been able to meet our needs and my pet's needs. I would definitely recommend Erin to any pet owner. Thank you Erin for all you do! I'm happy to continue having you care for my fur baby! ❤
I haven't used Sunshine Pet Services... yet... I had planned to and will but wanted to give Erin 5 stars so far because of her impeccable customer service so far: my x-mas plans fell through so I decided- why not? let's head to Vegas! Completely last minute but had to make sure my guys were all set so contacted Erin to see if she was available to come over and feed them while I was away. Unfortunately I've had a medical issue that I was ignoring prove to not want to be ignored and I need to stay close to home but she was Very responsive and understood that my plans were coming together fast with planning a last minute trip and did everything she could to accommodate me. We didn't actually meet but that she responded to Every email immediately as I was trying to set things up was very helpful and that is really a good sign for me that she is the one that When I do get to go on vacation, she will be the one I will trust to take care of my dear ones. Also- I don't know who designed her website but it is fabulous! Very clear- very comprehensive. Thanks Erin!
Erin is the best pet sitter we could ever ask for. She is dependable and takes great care of our kitties. Receiving a thorough and individualized text each day with photos of our babes provided us with a peace of mind while we were away. We couldn’t recommend Erin more!
I am beyond pleased that I found Erin and Sunshine Pet Services! Erin's calm and friendly demeanor eased my anxieties of leaving my cherished pet with someone new. I have never seen Jade "play" with another dog before. However, after just a few minutes at Erin's place, Jade was playing tug of war with her dog Audrey. Erin sent me frequent updates and pictures depicting how Jade's stay was going, which were greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Erin to anyone looking for quality, reliable and friendly pet services. Thank you Erin for taking such good care of Jade this past weekend! Her nail trim looks beautiful too!
Erin is a wonderful pet sitter. She is reliable, professional, prompt, courteous and really loves pets. She (and her pup, Audrey) take our pup (Mollie) for play and walks twice a week. She has a way with animals as she has our dog doing commands better than we often can. Mollie is always thrilled to see her so we can tell she is kind and loving to our dog. We highly recommend her.
The best kennel we have ever used. The dogs are always excited when pull up. Friendly staff that communicates wonderfully. We are so lucky to have such a great facility in West Salem.
Such a wonderful place and setup for our Sophie Bear. She is so very excited to visit and is so happy and well cared for when we pick her up. Thank you for providing such a wonderful safe loving home away from home. Highly recommend. 😍💖
Great place! Took my dog there for daycare and he loved it. Lauren does a great job and understands dogs. Will definitely be returning.
My dogs love this place. Prices are fantastic. They take great care of all of my dogs, and they come home exhausted from all the fun they have had.
They take good care of our dog Dutch every time she's there.
Great facility for dogs, country atmosphere. Very nice staff. My dog likes coming here.
Our pup likes it here. Staff is very nice and caring.
Checked business out today for upcoming trip. Place looked clean and well kept up. Will definitely use in the future.
Great place for a dog to have fun. My dog loves it here.
Love this location and the people. They are always super nice and accommodating. The fur baby loves it too!
I have been dropping off my bestie/roommates new puppy for nearly 3 weeks now. She receives training (they also send email "report cards" complete with pictures - see attached), lots of playtime, and absolutely loves going here. On the mornings she does not go she whines and waits at the front door. I'm thrilled there is a place we can take her where we know she will be treated so well that she can't wait to go back. You can also watch your fuzzy family members on the cams to check on them throughout the day. I highly recommend Suite Dog Daze.
I have taken my Golden Retriever in for grooming a few times. Most recently he was a hot mess before going in. He came back beautiful. Each time I’ve taken him there they have done a spectacular job. I will gladly recommend them to anyone with a dog who loves rolling in mud.
I love suite dog daze! They have been wonderful at adapting to the needs of my silly girl. She used to be troublesome and jump fences which would prevent other facilities from allowing her to stay, but suite dog daze was able to accommodate! We have also been to many training classes which keep my girl enriched and have helped her training in addition to my understanding! When she’s gotten baths from them she is super clean and I always see what a great job the groomers do. I absolutely love them and so does my girl!
If you have a dog, Suite Dog days is the place to go for training, grooming and boarding. Lisa, the owner, is an incredible dog lover, and her staff follows in her wake. Thanks to her big heart, we were united with the most wonderful new member of our family. Thanks Lisa
My husband and I went on our honeymoon in Japan for 19 days so we wanted to make sure our dog, Brewsky, was in a place where he would feel comfortable and where we'd know he was being well taken care of. Suite Dog Daze did a great job of meeting these expectations. We didn't have any phone service in Japan so it was really awesome that we were able to check in with the live feed cameras that were available and know we could reach out via email if we needed to. We also really enjoyed the grooming service that we added so Brewsky was nice and clean when we picked him up! I would recommend this place to anyone who's traveling. It's apparent that the owner and her staff have a deep love and compassion for all the dogs that stay so you know your furry child is safe and cared for!
I will be coming back here with all my dogs! My malamute got sprayed by a skunk and they got me in the very next day as early as possible. They were so nice and understanding, and he came out CLEAN. He is usually pretty grumpy when we try to give him a bath or do his nails at home, but somehow the groomer made him comfortable enough to where he didn’t have any issues. He was so floofy and clean, his nails were perfect, and he even came out with a cute little bandana. I love those guys!
BEWARE!!! This place is not what it seems! I write this review in hopes that it will save others from the disappointment, stress and financial strain using this place has caused me. Let me also preface this by saying that I had reasonable expectations that my dogs would be cared for in the manner for which I paid and I am well aware of the inherent risks associated with boarding dogs. The first time I used Suite Dog Daze(SDD) services I took my two dogs for an afternoon of daycare and baths and one of them wound up with a double ear infection which resulted in at least $200 in vet bills. I thought maybe this was just a coincidence…. For my second experience with SDD I boarded my two dogs for a few days and a few days after picking them up one of them turned up with kennel cough (both dogs are vaccinated and I know it is not guaranteed to protect them) When I called and notified SDD staff they said “we’ll make a note of it”. The conversation was so short and felt very dismissive and unconcerned. The third experience with SDD was the worst and absolutely not the level of care I thought I was paying for. This was a 6 day stay through the Thanksgiving holiday. Already on edge that this wasn’t quite the safest place for them to stay, I checked the cameras more frequently and what I found broke my heart and confirmed my fears. What I thought I was paying for posted on their website : “5ft x 10ft x 6ft, and larger, Or 4ftx8ftx6ft. All day play included!” Note: there is also a disclaimer that says “(SDD reserves the right to choose best fit accommodations for each dog which may include a crates versus a suite.” In this case they decided my two dogs would stay in a very small crate on the cold floor for the duration of their stay. No cot, no blanket, in the”training room” and often spending at least 16 hours in the kennel. They were fed together in the same small kennel during which the larger of my two dogs ate the most of the other dog’s food, which doesn’t usually happen with just a little bit of supervision. “Play time” consisted of the dogs just pacing around the room following the handler cleaning up after them. Not once did I see any engagement with the dogs. With each passing day, my concerns mounted and I watched the cameras more often and witnessed one of my dogs get sprayed with water while the garage door was open in the 30-40 degree weather. It is no surprise that both of my dogs got sick. After stressing for my entire trip about what was happening to my dogs, I rushed back from the airport and attempted pick up at 12:20. Only to find the office closed from 12-2 which is only posted on the front door. Thankfully someone responded to my message via Facebook and allowed the bather on site to deliver my dogs. Upon pickup, both dogs smelled like urine, both had runny noses and sneezes, congestion and cough. Both obviously sick and absolutely exhausted. As if that wasn’t awful enough, the smaller of my two dogs had small cuts all over his body. This place brags on their website about a ratio of 1/10 handlers/dogs which was not the case any time I checked the cameras. In fact I noticed a complete lack of care every time I checked the cameras which was frequent because I had a bad feeling. There were many times I checked the cameras and couldn’t even locate my dogs. Much to my dismay, after doing some digging, I found other reviews on this place that nearly mirrored my experiences. Yes, there are inherent risks when boarding your dogs but each time I used this place something bad happened to my dogs. As a disabled veteran or any dog mom for that matter, it is very disappointing to spend so much money to have someone care for your pets (family) and then to have to turn around and spend hundreds more in vet bills. I suspect this place has its tentacles deeply rooted in the local community which is why it has been able to continue to treat dogs so poorly and get away with it.
First time experience for my dog and I was thankful for the welcoming staff! My dog was nervous, but having the ability to watch the livestream video alleviated my concerns. My dog adjusted and did well. The staff are very helpful and kind!!
We have brought our dog Daisy to this facility for several months, utilizing both daycare and boarding. Daisy is a very social and happy dog and enjoyed playing with other dogs. We boarded her (for the second time) over Thanksgiving for two nights. As she jumped into our truck upon pick-up the smell that hit me was atrocious. She was covered in MALE urine. Not just on her paws….all over her body and her paws were obviously burning as she was licking them continuously in the car. This was the second time that we had an experience like this there. When I brought this up to the owner Lisa in an email, she had many excuses of why this can and does happen. She then tried to place the blame back on us for not prescheduling a bath for Daisy on departure. That is unacceptable. At the very least, I should have been notified of Daisy’s condition, and they should have attempted to remove some of urine off of her. I think no one even realized to be honest, which in itself is concerning. There should be a reasonable expectation of safety and care and this fell far below that reasonable expectation. Daisy will not be going back….
The groomers at Suite Dog Daze worked a miracle with my dog. He is a large long haired, double coated dog who has historically been so anxious and rowdy with groomers that he has been turned away by them. I brought Kooper in pretty rough condition, matted in multiple areas and with a ton of energy first thing in the morning. The grooming team called my about 4 hours later saying he was ready for pick up, I half expected to pick up a shaved and anxious dog from them, but instead was pleasantly surprised to see they were able to work out all the matting and undercoat without shaving him at all! I was so happy with their wonderful work! I will absolutely be bringing him back again!
This is my dog after a day at Zoomie World. He has literally tried pushing me out of the way to get out of the car when we pull up to daycare. He loves it here. The staff is super friendly and I’ve enjoyed checking on him with the webcams every now and then to confirm what I already know: all the dogs here are having a great time!
My dog June and I absolutely love Zoomie World! She comes home happy and tired after each visit. Each employee is kind and caring towards all of the dogs. There are so many thoughtful aspects of Zoomie World that make it stand out as exceptional, including a safe and trustworthy evaluation process, multiple play areas and activities, pictures of your dog sent throughout the day and more!
My doggo Millie LOVES Zoomie World!! All the employees are so kind, helpful, and take amazing care of my girl.🩷🐶 …
Absolutely amazing place. They treat my dog with so much love and care. I forgot the name of the person who helped me today, my apologies. But she was amazing. On the cameras I saw them petting and paying super close attention to my dog and all the others. They’re in such good hands I recommend bringing them here. They’ll cater to your dogs needs in a prompt way without taken the attention from other dogs. It’s inspiring to watch how this place operates!
My pitbull puppy Valentine loves to go to Zoomies. Best thing for her to release her puppy energy.
Zoomie world is the best, Charlie loves it here and he always come back ready for a nap after a day of socializing and play. Also you can catch your pups on their socials like this pic of Charlie from today.
Zoomie World is the BEST PLACE EVER! Our Luna looks forward to every visit and enjoys every minute of her time here. The staff treats her like "their own" and takes excellent care of her. She gets killer exercise, makes friends (socializes) and comes home happy and ready to rest.
My fur nephew, Desmond lovesss going to doggy daycare at Zoomie's! He loves the staff and all the doggy friends. Every person that I've spoken to that works there is always so friendly and kind and gives us wonderful updates about Desmond's day. Highly recommend!!
My Great Dane, Titus, loves spending the day here. He gets to play with other dogs and burn his energy in a safe, clean environment. I feel he is totally safe and well cared for here. Thank you! I will definitely recommend you
Great daycare for doggos. Has both an indoor and outdoor area for the dogs that is well kept and clean. Well trained and friendly staff so you know that your dog is in good hands. My dog loves going there and has lots of new friends. Highly recommend!
You will not find a better place for your dog, or a more knowledgeable person to care for your dog while you are away from home. Sharon does a wonderful job, and it’s so comforting not to have to worry about them you are away!
I used to take my dog here a few years ago. My dog loved going here when we traveled. I have a new dog and we'll back when I travel. Thank you Sharon for the way you love our pets!
Fetch! has been INCREDIBLE! I have an ever-changing work schedule, and Heather has been helpful, patient, and prompt. She took care to meet me, my dog, and visit my home before my first appointment. I met her entire team over Zoom to discuss my dog’s needs. Every time they visit they leave notes and give my pup sooo much love. I know he’s in safe hands with them. I’m VERY happy with Heather and her team, and I know my dog Wesley loves them as well.
Extremely professional staff that are concerned with your pets safety and your comfort. We met all employees prior to them pet sitting, and they were very thorough about our pets schedule. They are friendly, and took diligent notes during our first meeting to ensure they were more than prepared to look after our kitty and pup. While we were gone they kept us updated with notes about how our pets were doing and sent adorable photos as well! It was easy to set up an appointment, their website is super convenient, and they respond quickly. I can tell they are passionate about their job, and they showed me and my babies utmost respect.