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1PetSitter Portland + dog walking★ 4.87 on this job30 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%4.87★Number of such jobs 25%30Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

2Katcandu and Woofgang LLC★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cat sitting (in-home)” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about cat sitting (in-home)

DDanielle3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

PetSitter Portland + dog walking

I can't recommend these folks enough. They took excellent care of our 4 cats during an 11-day vacation. They are detail oriented and send thorough messages following every visit (with lots of photos!). We felt they went above and beyond with our naughty babes, clearly demonstrating their knowledge and passion for… Read full review

Reasonable priceCat sitting (in-home)

CCraigLocal Guide · 113 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

PetSitter Portland + dog walking

My cats enjoyed their time with PS PDX and even built a habit of bringing their toys to us after they got fed! The playful pictures of my cats put my mind at ease while i was away from them. Joe even answered the phone late when I had missed the alert that someone had visited. Definitely felt like my cats were in good hands while I was away.

Reasonable priceCat sitting (in-home)

FFaith8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

PetSitter Portland + dog walking

Provided top-tier care for our cat while we were away for a week. They visited daily to feed her, clean out her food and water bowls, and make sure she got plenty of dedicated playtime. Beyond taking fantastic care of our cat, they went the extra mile by watering our houseplants and taking out the garbage bins.… Read full review

Cat sitting (in-home)

AAngelLocal Guide · 6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

PetSitter Portland + dog walking

they provided so many photos of my kitties, somehow even tho they are shy! all the sitters commincated super clearly, especially with questions and concerns, as well as help with how to navigate my information. the peace of mind knowing my pets are cared for was absolutely worth it.

Reasonable priceCat sitting (in-home)

AAvida3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

PetSitter Portland + dog walking

Petsitter Portland took such a great care of our two kitties while we were on a long trip! We were a little nervous to leave our senior cat with health problems at home but the sitters all did such a good job with the medication and cleaning up all the messes that come with a cat with ibd. They want above and beyond… Read full review

Great priceCat sitting (in-home)

CCeline2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

PetSitter Portland + dog walking

I used PetSitter Portland for the two years I lived in the city and they were amazing! Timely, good communication, always sent pics, and just overall nice people and very thorough. Prices were also very fair compared to other local groups and they even got my very shy cat to come out every once in a while to play with them. Cannot recommend them enough!

Great priceCat sitting (in-home)

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of dog walkers).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Holly Hearts Animals: Dog boarding + Pet sittingPortland, OR	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAA–	4.99	—
2	Dog Basics PDXPortland, OR	A 92iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%86+22.4Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAB–	4.99	—
3	Katcandu and Woofgang LLCPortland, OR	A 91iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%81+21.1Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 91Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAA–	4.96	—
4	PetSitter Portland + dog walkingPortland, OR	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAD	4.91	—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

Dog Walkers in Oregon at a glance

How the 4 dog walkers we rated in Oregon compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.