About me & Heartbeat at my Feet

  • icon Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer & Red Cross Dog/Cat First Aid Certified. Years of experience providing care and affection to animals of all kinds including cats, dogs, turtles, chickens and ducks!
  • iconPet sitting, dog walking, exercise or play: you name it! No matter what the animal or the breed, I take pride in providing top quality care for your pets.

Providing love and affection, exercise and play, while you are away!

I met my first 4-legged best friend 12 years ago, Gizmo my Poodle-Maltese! He taught me to appreciate parks, squirrels, and car rides! But most importantly, he opened my heart to all other animals. Before I knew it, I was volunteering at LA City Shelters, DAWS (Directors of Animal Welfare), Best Friends, picking up lost and abandoned dogs off the streets and finding loving homes for them. My interest grew, so I enrolled with Animal Behavior College and attained a Dog Training Certification! In 2010, I made the move to beautiful Portland, Oregon. I am currently a volunteer with the Oregon Humane Society and Guide Dogs for the Blind. My beloved pack consists of Gizmo, Casper a Westi mix-mutt and Angelita a Doxie/Shih-Tzu. I value their companionship and love more then they will ever know, and because they mean the world to me, I understand how your pets mean the world to you! I am not the average in and out, feed & walk sitter. I take the time to build my own friendship with your pets by making them feel safe and cared for. Heartbeat at my Feet provides *love* and *affection* exercise and play - while your away!

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Testimonials

"Raquel is a real treasure.  We looked for many years for the kind of person we would want to stay at our home and care for our beloved animal friends.  We went through many house/petsitters before we found her. Raquel not only has a deep love and connection with animals, but is well educated and experienced in animal behavior, care and training. She understands animals and knows how to work with them. Our cats and dog adore her! Our Old English Sheepdog, Rosy, goes ballistic with joy when Raquel arrives and hates to see her go. In addition, Raquel leaves our home spotless and always follows through on all that we ask her to do. We can't recommend her enough - You and your animals will adore her!"

Nancy Ferrell

"I have used 'Heartbeat at my Feet' pet sitting services with outstanding results. My pets mean the world to me and for years we couldn't take vacations because I wasn't sure I could find someone to look after my 'kids' as well as I did. Eventually, a funeral in another state forced us to have to use a pet sitter and I finally took the advice of a friend and called Raquel. (My friend feels the same way that I do about her animals.) Raquel took my concerns seriously and addressed all my questions. And my pets love her - she's simply great with them. I just can't say enough wonderful things about her. Because of Raquel, we now get to take vacations! When we come home from our trips, our pets are calm and happy. I would absolutely recommend 'Heartbeat at My Feet' to anyone who's looking for a responsible, caring and compassionate pet sitter."

Donna Willinsky

Over the years, we've used many pet sitters. Some good, some not so great. But not one has ever showed the love, dedication and devotion to our animals that Raquel does. I know she cares for our pets as if they were her own--if she happened to have seven cats, four dogs, three goats, three ducks, two sheep and 26 chickens! She loves them and they adore her--they are happy and excited when she comes, not sad that we're going away. And while we are away, I don't spend one minute of my vacation worrying about them--I know they're in the best hands possible.

Beatrice & Barry Shapiro

Serving the Portland Metro Area

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Rates:
Walks, Play, or Exercise 
Day Care: $25.00
1 hour: $20.00
30 minutes: $15.00
Call 323-774-7976 for more information

 

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