Mz. Diggins Pet Sitting

Mz. Diggins Pet Sitting I am a one-person pet sitting service that specializes in in-home pet care, providing your pets with personalized care. A little and a lot about me.

I grew grew up with a myriad of domestic animals and a few exotics. From the time I could walk I was out making friends with such unlikely creatures as raccoons and others . I was befriending and rescuing strays no other human could come near. I was taught from a very young age by my mother who was a serious animal lover to always respect animals and I always have. I grew up with many cats,dogs, s

mall farm animals,birds and fish. I respect them equally as I do humans and part of my goal in life is to help humans have better relationships to all non human animals and visa versa. I began my official pet sitting stint when I moved to Hollywood California in 2002. I had great opportunities to provide pet and home care for many fascinating and talented people I met in the Art and entertainment industry that I was also a part of . The list of names is too long and really not so important only in that these individuals with their public persona's were very intensely private in their domestic lives and it gave me great pride to be trusted with their homes and beloved pets as I am exactly the same. Since returning to my hometown of Portland Oregon to care for aging family members , I have taken on a few regular clients who are also heavily involved in the art world and travel regularly in their perspective vocations who have furry and feathered family members who their trust in my care. Now , I am going full time and am open to new clients. All that has come my way has been word of mouth and to me that is the is the bees knees and the cats pajamas of referral . IN addition to all of this , I have taken animal first aid through Dove Lewis which was led by the same instructor who holds this course through the Humane Society. I can administer medicines , attend to some behavior pain or other issues. If you ask some of my clients , they may tell you I have a way with animals. Particularly cats that are anti social . I have no explanation for this , except that I pay attention and I do my best to make your pets feel safe and comfortable while you are away . I will keep you updated with photo's , video's and text messages to keep you in the know of what they are up to. Photo's of your pets will also appear on this page , unless you request they do not . My goal is to assure you feel comfortable while you are away , and I absolutely enjoy and love my work! Even if your pet is difficult . Thank you for visiting and I look forward to making your away time one without worry or stress . And of course , spending quality time with your beloved pet or pets.

One of the hardest things about what I do is having to say goodbye to these lovely beings that I am so privileged to get...
06/03/2026

One of the hardest things about what I do is having to say goodbye to these lovely beings that I am so privileged to get to know and spend time with. I have always considered it an honor to break through with a challenging pet client.
I first met Gracie and George several years back, and their humans told me that Gracie would be a challenge because she was very opinionated and picky, and boy, was she!
She scrutinized me and judged and guarded.
George was sweet as pie, but Gracie was a taskmaster with a full litmus test set up to make me fail.
She made me feel like the substitute teacher who had to pass an initiation.
This did not bother me, though. I guess in part that she reminded me so much of my first cat, who could be nice to you, only if she deemed you worthy.
Highly intelligent, piercing, and who did not mince words.
After about a year and a half, she accepted me.
Prior to this, she would show momentary affection, but she would stop herself, as if to say, she wasn't going to let her guard down.
I could get near the entryway of the clubhouse, but I still had to go through my initiation rites.
And then one day, for whatever reason, I had passed the test, and she was the most loving, affectionate, and dare I say, fl**zy of a feline! She would follow me around, brush her face on my legs, and engage in lovely little chats, and sometimes she would flop next to me on the couch and give me a wink and a little croak.
One of my favorite characteristics of hers was how, when she wanted something, especially when it was dinnertime, she would pirouette on two feet and let out a little croak.
It is these kinds of breakthroughs that are so rewarding as a stand-in for pet parents. To get that seal of approval and the affection from such a particular cat just makes it all worthwhile.
I am so sorry that Gracie is no longer with her brother George and her parents. I know they miss her so much.
Thank you, Gracie, for allowing me to take care of you, and my heart is with those who loved you most.
Tanner Place will be less radiant without you.

Visiting Henry this weekend.He's such a cutie!
05/30/2026

Visiting Henry this weekend.He's such a cutie!

It was nice to catch up with Edgar last weekend. He’s such a sleek and silly boy.
05/15/2026

It was nice to catch up with Edgar last weekend. He’s such a sleek and silly boy.

This week I am visiting Bitty and Henry.
04/30/2026

This week I am visiting Bitty and Henry.

Visiting my old friends Duggu, ChiChi and Bebo.
04/20/2026

Visiting my old friends Duggu, ChiChi and Bebo.

04/17/2026

I have a lot of space in my calendar through mid June for pet sitting. Please book with my via my website.
www.mz.digginspetsitting.com

Scenes from this week.
03/27/2026

Scenes from this week.

Funny pictures from today.
03/22/2026

Funny pictures from today.

I am behind on posting. This was a new bunch that I spent last week with
03/22/2026

I am behind on posting. This was a new bunch that I spent last week with

I got to spend the last  few days with these guys.
03/02/2026

I got to spend the last few days with these guys.

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97222

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