Kayla

  • I feel very comfortable handling pets of different sizes and temperaments. Smaller is better!

  • I have experience administering medications to pets (e.g., oral meds, topical treatments).

  • I always prioritize creating a calm and safe environment for pets in my care.

  • I can follow specific instructions from pet owners regarding routines, dietary restrictions, and care preferences.

  • I feel very confident in my ability to assess a pet's behavior and adjust my approach accordingly.

  • I am very confident in my ability to care for pets with various needs (feeding, walking, socializing, etc.).

  • I have experience with managing pet behaviors (e.g., reinforcing commands, managing issues like separation anxiety or aggression).

What do you like to do in your free-time?

Hike, read, pottery, social events with friends

What are you listening to?

Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

What is your favorite weather to walk in?

Fall. I love the crisp air and beautiful fall leaves!

What makes you passionate for petcare? Why this work?

I find offering pet care for community members to be super rewarding. I love being able to provide peace of mind and quality care for when owners need to leave town. I also find this work to be incredibly stress relieving.

What do you want your clients to know about you?

I’m passionate about building my client / pet relationships and find it so enjoyable to get to know your pets on a personal level. I've always had a tremendous amount of passion for animals. I think a lot of it started with my upbringing in Wisconsin, where I was surrounded by a diverse group of animals on a farm. Caring for them at an early age instilled a deep love and respect and that connection only grew stronger as I combined that with a passion for the outdoors. With nearly a decade of veterinary experience, I've dedicated myself to animals in a variety of capacities, from veterinary work to rescue and sanctuary efforts. I've also been a dog owner since I was 17 and have a lot of personal experience working with bully breeds and managing a reactive rescue pup. I don't think there are too many things better in this world than the companionship of an animal!

If you could be any animal, what and why?

An Orca Whale! They inspire me with their brilliance and community and I would love to call the ocean my home.

Neighborhood Team: West Portland

What services do you offer?: Dog walking, pet taxi services, adventure services, enclosed animal care, medication administration

Pet Care Experience: Dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, fish

General Availability : Full-time (weekdays)