Candelaria, dog walking in Portland

10+ years as a cat caregiver, 2 years volunteering at a cat rescue, and 1 Chihuahua who moved to Portland with me and still side-eyes the rain. I'm patient with shy or anxious animals, careful with routines and meds, and generous with photo updates. Your pets will be fed, loved, and exactly as spoiled as you left them.

My pet care experience is a mix of 10+ years of hands-on cat caregiving and volunteer work at a cat rescue. At the rescue I handled the essentials, (cleaning kennels, refreshing litter, food, and water) and spent the rest of my shifts socializing cats of all ages. That taught me how to read any cat's body language, move at their pace, and earn trust without forcing it. At home, I've cared for my cat through every stage of her life, from kitten energy to senior cat routines, including keeping up with vet visits, monitoring eating and litter habits for changes, and administering medication when needed. I also share my home with a Chihuahua who moved up from California with us, so I'm comfortable with small dogs, harnesses, leash manners, and the realities of rainy Portland walks. What you can count on: I follow your routine exactly as written (feeding times, portions, meds, quirks), keep your space tidy, and send photos and a short note after every visit so you know how they're doing.