Portland, OR · In-home pet care

CARE THAT FEELS
LIKE HOME.

Boarding, walking, drop-in visits, house sitting, and day care from someone your dog already trusts. Real updates, real photos, every stay.

4.9Average rating across 84+ Rover reviews
7Years as an official, verified sitter on Rover
24Years of hands-on dog experience, unofficially
265Total bookings completed through Rover
128Total clients trusted with their dogs
41Repeat clients who've booked again
01 · Services & Pricing

Book exactly the amount of care your dog needs.

No packages to upsell into. Pick a service, pay the rate, done. Ask about multi-dog and multi-day rates.

Boarding

$45 / night

Overnight stays in a real home with a fenced yard, my certified good boy Leo who's great with other dogs, and a normal routine, not a kennel run.

Walking

$18 / 30 min
$27 / hour

A real midday walk, not a bathroom break, to burn energy and break up a long day home alone.

Drop-In Visits

$25 / visit

A quick check-in for food, water, a potty break, and playtime while you're out for the day.

House Sitting

$55 / day

In-home care at your place so pets stay in their own space, on their own schedule, no travel stress.

Doggy Day Care

$30 / day

A full day of play, exercise, and supervision while you're at work, dropped off and picked up same day.

Dog Massage

$50 / hour

Slow, hands-on bodywork to ease tight muscles and calm an anxious or aging dog, a nice add-on after a boarding stay or a big hike.

02 · Who's Watching Your Dog

7 years official on Rover, 24 years with animals, and a genuine love for other people's dogs.

This isn't a side gig run out of an app. Every stay gets daily photo updates, honest communication before you drop off, and a level of attentiveness that comes from actually liking dogs, including the anxious ones, the reactive ones, and the ones with a medication schedule. Meet-and-greets are encouraged for every new dog so nobody's guessing on day one.

03 · Reviews

84 reviews, 4.9 stars, straight from Rover.

Jung S.
Jung S. · Verified client · Aug 2020

My fur family was well taken care of. Chris sent lot of pictures, looked my dog had really fun time with Chris.

Victoria L.
Victoria L. · Boarding · Jun 2020

Chris is an awesome pet sitter! He did a wonderful job taking care of my pups, Rumi and Nala. He accommodated our stay with only a few days notice and was easy to communicate with. He sent plenty of sweet photos and updates during their stay :)

John D.
John D. · Verified client · Feb 2020

My wife and I were in a pinch as both are go-to Rover sitters were unavailable during our recent 10 day trip out of the country. We opted to go with Chris based on his ratings and that he lived near a park. Chris did a wonderful job with watching Dexter and ensured he got enough exercise each day. He even took him camping which is something Dex really enjoys. I was pleased with the amount of updates I received from Chris and i was never concerned for Dex during our trip. Would certainly consider Chris again in the future.

Jenna M.
Jenna M. · Verified client · Feb 2020

Chris was a great dog-sitter! He was very thorough in asking questions at the meet-and-greet so I could tell would be very responsible with taking care of our pup. He sent us updates every day with multiple pictures and took our high energy dog to the park to play. We could tell Sunny was happy and well-taken care of when we picked her up! Highly recommend Chris and will definitely book him again!

Sarah M.
Sarah M. · Verified client · Dec 2019

This was my first time using Rover and as such, might have been more nervous about leaving Romy in the care of someone I didn't know well. I scheduled a Meet & Greet with Chris numerous weeks ahead which I highly recommend for both parties. Chris was great with Romy and asked a lot of good questions and details at the outset. He send pics each day and communicated how she was doing. She was glad to see us after the 2 days but seemed to enjoy Chris and his environment as well. I will definitely use Chris again when the need arises and would highly recommend him!

April J.
April J. · Verified client · Dec 2019

Chris did a terrific job taking care of our dog Otis. Chris applied ointment to Otis' eyes daily and kept his ears clean during a yeast infection. Chris sent us pictures of Otis enjoying himself while we were away. I will definitely try to book Chris again.

Mariana P.
Mariana P. · Walking · Oct 2019

Chris is the BEST! I cannot recommend him enough. He has great communication, has a lot of experience, and is always willing to help. He has been taking care of my dog/walking her for years and she never wants to leave his house when she stays with him (she definitely likes Chris more than me). Thanks for everything Chris!

James S.
James S. · Boarding · Jun 2018

My fiancée and I can't say enough good things about Chris. He bailed us out of trouble for Blue's first stay when another sitter couldn't take care of him last minute. He gave Blue constant care and affection, and he was there for Blue when he had a seizure. Updates every day and he treats Blue like his own. He has even reached out to me since Blue has left to see how he's doing. Highly recommended and I don't think I'll ever look to use another sitter again!

Melissa W.
Melissa W. · Reference · Nov 2017

Chris has been an outstanding long-term employee at the animal shelter for years. I am pleased to say that I have had the opportunity to work with him and see his talent for exceptional animal care. He truly cares about the well-being of all animals. I would trust Chris with any of my beloved pets. He is trained and knowledgeable in the area of special needs pets as well as administering medication. I am certain that Chris would make an outstanding addition to your team.

Darlyn C.
Darlyn C. · Reference · Nov 2017

I have known Chris for many years, in fact since he was a child. He is a kind and compassionate spirit. He has always loved animals. He begged his parents for a dog one Christmas and they got him one. When his little pet needed to be put down he fixed her a huge plate of eggs and bacon for her last meal while holding her in his arms during the process of her last breath. Dog Lover for sure.

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