Welcome to A Pet's Friend Petsitting!

My name is Pat Zabel, I have been proudly pet sitting dogs and cats in
Portland for more than ten years now.  I offer visits while you are out of
town, overnight stays in your home, and daily or occasional dog walking
(please see my Services page for more details).  I serve the Beaverton,
Cedar Mill, Forest Heights, Raleigh Hills, and West Slope areas.  See
below to learn more about me, and to read testimonials from some of
my clients (more references are available upon request).

I understand that pet sitting is a very serious responsibility, and
pride myself on providing dependable and loving care to your pet
family members
I have experience with dogs and cats of all ages, activity levels,
and diverse health situations
I am a one-person business (thus, I don't contract out petsitting
services as many businesses do), affording your pet familiar,
consistent care
I am fully insured, and Pet First Aid trained through the Red Cross
I am a member of Portland Petsitters and Pet Sitters Associates
"My cats are my children and so I am very particular about who takes
care of them in my absence.  Pat has been my cat sitter for 12 years and
I know that he truly loves and cares about my animals as if they were
his own.  He goes above and beyond the call of duty because he works
from his heart.  I trust him completely, and have absolutely no
reservations in recommending him to anyone.  Thank you, Pat!!"               
               - Elaine T. (Proud mom of Tess and Sebastian)


"My wife and I are very particular, not to mention overly-concerned,
about our four-legged 'child'.  When we were in Europe last year and Pat
was petsitting, our dog had an unexpected medical emergency.  Pat
reacted as we would have ourselves.  He takes the uncertainty out of
leaving home."
            - Stu and Monica S. (Proud parents of Turner and Mack)


"We would recommend Pat Zabel as a pet / house sitter without
reservation.  He is responsible, dependable, and loves animals.  We
have hired him many times over the years, and he deserves high praise
for his work."  
            - Marilyn and Dave D. (Proud parents of Smokey and Cooper)


A Pet's Friend Petsitting