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About
Hi there! We’re Richard and Mikey, the two-person team behind Downtown Doggies – Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Portland, Oregon. 👋👋
We are committed to providing individual care tailored to your pet’s needs. No overwhelming pack walks. No sad, stressed out dogs lost in a sea of tangled leashes. No neglected kitties. No rotating staff of strangers entering your home. Just your pet and us—having the best time on our outdoor adventure or indoor staycation! We value quality of care over quantity of clients. 🐕🐈
We prioritize earning and keeping your trust. Leaving your home and loved one to a stranger is a big deal, whether it’s for a drop-in visit or overnight pet sitting. We understand that. For this reason, insurance and bonding is our baseline from which to do more. This includes a time-stamped, GPS-mapping tool to track routes for dog walks and check-ins for cat visits. It also includes regular updates with photos and notes via text message and email. 🤝👍
We have 90+ five-star testimonials that clients have shared on Google, Thumbtack, Facebook, Yelp, and Nextdoor. 🐶💬
We strive to infuse our eco-friendly values into our pet care services by commuting by bike when possible, using biodegradable/recycled-plastic pet waste bags, and even printing our business cards on recycled paper and powering our website with renewable energy. 🚴♂️🚴
During our 11 years in pet care, we have cared for hundreds of pups and kitties—as though each were our own fur family. It is in the memory of our fur families, our childhood dogs Macky the Cocker Spaniel-Lhasa Apso and Kaley the Smooth-Haired Miniature Dachshund, that Downtown Doggies is dedicated. 🐾🐾
Overview
Hired 8 times
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2018
Services offered
Walk duration
30 minutes (standard)
60 minutes
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Walk group size
Private walk
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.
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Beth E.
Aug 26, 2017
What a great experience. I had to take a flight last minute and I've never left my two cats alone for days. I was so apprehensive. Richard is awesome though. Completely eased my anxiety. The daily report with pictures are such a nice touch. You feel right there and engaged. While others offered the same service at a slightly lower rate, I still chose Downtown Doggies. I recommend others do the same. The difference in cost is worth it. Peace of mind and top notch care is priceless.
Downtown Doggies's reply
Thank you so much for the wonderful testimonial. I adored visiting your kitties every day! Please give them extra treats in their mouse toys for me.
Pet Sitting
Benjamin G.
Sep 5, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Downtown Doggies has an excellent service. Each day you get a visit summary with pictures to know your fury friends are doing great! Thanks again!
Pet Sitting
Norman D.
Feb 8, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
We have had Richard dog sit once, but am very happy. He was on time and our puppy had a great time with him. We will definitely be using Richard in the future.
Details: Dog • 1 pet • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Standard visit (60 minutes) • A few times a week • The pet sitter travels to me
Pet Sitting
Jean K.
Jan 13, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Fabulous dog sitter! We have a 13 year old dog with anxiety issues. Our dog had never had anyone watch her except one sitter her whole life. Richard made her feel comfortable in our home for hours. We will definitely be using Richard again.
Details: Dog • 1 pet • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • A few times a week • The pet sitter travels to me • Starting as soon as possible
Pet Sitting
Kaity N.
Jan 2, 2018
Richard is seriously the cat whisperer. I sought him out as our usual cat sitter was away and it quickly became clear we’d be using his services again in the future. He was very accommodating, professional, and personable throughout the process. I couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone with shy cats.
Pet Sitting
Credentials
Background Check
Richard Bidmead
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Current rates on downtownpdx.dog.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We arrange a day/time frame for us to drop for a free meet & greet to get to know you and your pet(s).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have extensive experience with pet care. Prior to founding our own company, we worked for others in Los Angeles and Portland. During this time, we cared for hundreds of dogs and cats.