Hillsboro rents nearly half its homes: 21,469 of 43,858 occupied units are rented, and 15,926 units sit in buildings of five or more. Plenty of visits start at a lobby door rather than a porch. Cats in apartments around AmberGlen and Orenco Station suit a drop-in once or twice a day. Dogs in houses with a yard, in places like Witch Hazel Village or Hawthorn Farm, can stay put while a sitter stays overnight. Golden Retrievers, Labradors and French Bulldogs top the local breed list, so tell your sitter your dog's size and energy. Tell your sitter how many pets share the home and where each one eats.
Hillsboro, OR
Cat sitting and pet sitting in Hillsboro, Oregon
The price is the sitter's listed rate with a 0% owner fee, and cashback lands once each booking ends. Handy when the Hillsboro School District winter break, December 21 to January 1, arrives.
0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
Hillsboro, OR
Booking a sitter in Hillsboro on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay the sitter's own rate, for a visit in Orenco Station or a week at Jackson School.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback lands in your balance after every completed booking, so the next spring break trip costs less.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings near Tanasbourne.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters can share photos and videos on Petme, and owners in Reed's Crossing can read reviews before choosing.
Verified pet sitters in Hillsboro
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Jenna Liesman
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Adaptive to various pet personalities!
Hillsboro
From $18
Connor
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Lifetime dog lover, but recently rescued a cat and I can say confidently cats are as amazing as dogs (if not better 😂🐈)
Beaverton
From $15
Greg Weston
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Friendly and dependable care for your furry loved ones.
Portland
From $20
Yelizaveta Gladko
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Dog lover with plenty of hands-on experience😊
Camas
From $12
Typical rates
What sitters in Hillsboro usually charge
Sitters set their own rates. These are the usual ranges for the area; Petme adds no owner fee on top.
Drop-in visits
$17 to $26 a visit
Dog walking
$16 to $27 a walk
Dog boarding
$40 to $72 a night
Doggy daycare
$28 to $50 a day
Apartment lobbies in AmberGlen, yards in South Hillsboro
Freezing nights, dry summers and the Hillsboro School District breaks
Cold snaps are the thing to plan for. The Hillsboro airport normals count 64.2 nights a year at 32 degrees or below, and January's normal low is 33.6, so a winter visit means reading the thermostat and running the taps. Summer swings the other way, with 1.4 days a year above 100, when an indoor cat needs the blinds down and the AC confirmed. Travel weeks follow the school district. Its 2026-27 calendar has no school from December 21 through January 1 and from March 22 to 26, and the year closes June 10, 2027. Twice-daily visits stack up over those weeks and again through the dry stretch in July and August.
The trails and dog park walkers use
Hillsboro walkers can use Hondo Dog Park for off-leash play, and Rood Bridge Park, Orenco Woods Nature Park, Noble Woods Park and Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve for longer routes. Wet winter trails and dry summer ones call for different gear, so tell your sitter what your dog needs. Tell your sitter which park is closest and whether your dog does better on short loops or longer trails. Agree on the leash, the water and the pickup time before the first walk, and mention any dogs your own does not get along with. A quiet loop near Orenco Woods suits a nervous dog, while an energetic one may prefer the open space at Hondo.
Pet care services in Hillsboro
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Hillsboro
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Hillsboro
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Hillsboro
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Hillsboro
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Hillsboro
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FAQ
Questions from Hillsboro pet owners
How does cat sitting in Hillsboro work?
A sitter visits your cat at home to feed it, top up the water, clean the litter and keep it company, and you book the visits in the Petme app. In winter, ask the sitter to check the thermostat and the taps too.
How do I find a cat sitter in Hillsboro?
Search Hillsboro in the Petme app, read the profiles and owner reviews, and message the sitter who suits your cat. Everyone is ID-verified and background-checked before they can take bookings.
What does pet sitting in Hillsboro cost?
You pay the sitter's own rate, with no owner fee added by Petme. Cashback after each completed booking lands in your balance and is used on the next one, so repeat bookings get cheaper. Local ranges are listed on this page.
Is house sitting in Hillsboro safe?
Sitters are ID-verified and background-checked before they take bookings, and owners rate each stay. If your pet needs eligible vet care while you are away, the Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000.
Where can a dog walker in Hillsboro take my dog?
Walkers can use Hondo Dog Park, Rood Bridge Park, Orenco Woods Nature Park and other local trails. Tell the sitter your closest park and preferred time, and say whether your dog is calm on a leash or needs more space to run.
How do I book a dog sitter in Hillsboro?
Open the Petme app, search Hillsboro and message a dog sitter whose profile fits your dog. Pick drop-ins or overnight care, agree on the dates and check shared photos and reviews. Booking happens in the app on iOS or Android.
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0% owner fee, cashback toward your next booking, and every sitter ID and background checked.
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