Your Pet’s Favorite Aunt and Uncle. Providing premium, personalized pet sitting and house sitting services in Lake Oswego, Portland and the Oregon Coast.
A Little About Us…
David Knell and Julie Elizabeth Knell, Your Trusted Caretakers
Some of Our Services…
Our specialty is overnight in-home pet care, making sure your pets stick to their usual routine while you’re away. We give them plenty of love, attention, and playtime, so they feel comfortable and happy. You’ll get peace of mind knowing your furry (and feathered) family members are well taken care of, with lots of photos and videos to keep you connected. It’s like they have their favorite aunt and uncle around while you’re gone.
Pet Care
In-Home Pet Care
Pet Check-ins
Dog Walking
Skilled Dog Training
Dog Walks and Hikes
Bird, Fish and Small Animal Care
Overnight Stays
Care of Elderly and Special Needs Pets
Day/Evening Sitting
Home Care
Extended House Sitting
Absentee Home Watch
Winterizing
Plant care & Watering
Mail & Paper Retrieval
Bed & Breakfast Management
Managing guest experience, and operations
Guest greeting and check-ins
Breakfast coordination and preparation
Basic housecleaning and room prep
Maintenance and repairs
Enthusiastic and Personable!
Nice People Say Nice Things About Us…
Kona & Louie
Julie and David cared for my dog, kitty, home and newly plastered pool this summer for a week. They came over to meet us before we confirmed and it was immediately apparent that these two love animals and are true pet whisperers.
My dog immediately bonded with them and my cat didn’t want to miss out on the visit and approached them easily too. I could tell my pets would be in great hands with them. My pool required twice daily brushing, cleaning and managing the chemistry. I was very nervous about it. It was a lot of work and they took on this job with a positive attitude and did it perfectly. They were very communicative sending pictures and updates of my pets the whole week and asking questions if they were unsure of something. They took wonderful care of my home as well, doing unexpected things like washing some windows and fixing a problem with a kitchen faucet. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire these two again. In fact I already have😊! I highly recommend them.
We cannot recommend David and Julie highly enough! They took care of our beloved 17-year-old, digestion-challenged Australian Shepherd for a full month while we traveled overseas, and their dedication, care, and professionalism went far beyond our expectations.
If there were an Olympic event for dog sitting, David and Julie would have taken home the gold, the silver, and the giant bag of dog treats! Caring for our senior pup came with its challenges — frequent runny poops and vomiting — but David and Julie handled everything with patience, compassion, and expertise. From taking Sammy to the vet and tirelessly adjusting his diet to providing daily slow-motion walks and extra TLC, they ensured Sammy was happy, healthy, and thoroughly spoiled. They kept us updated with messages, photos, and adorable videos, which gave us incredible peace of mind while we were away. Beyond their exceptional care for our dog, they also treated our home with the utmost respect, keeping everything tidy and secure. We returned to a rejuvenated, well-cared-for pup and a spotless home. If you’re looking for truly outstanding pet sitters who go above and beyond, look no further than David and Julie. ~ Priscilla Goslin
David and Julie are the absolute best!! They took care of our two elderly dogs— (we could tell because the dogs were super snooty to us when we came home) and our house for a week while we were on vacation last month.
Nothing was broken, the pets were obviously well tended as was the garden – – in fact flowers were picked and placed sweetly around the house — why didn’t I ever think of that?? The only reason we hesitate to recommend them is because we want them to move in with us and take care of us and our house and our dogs especially now that we have a new puppy 🤣. You will be lucky to have them for sure if we don’t have them all booked up!
. . . is our top priority. We want you to feel completely comfortable with us being in your home, looking after your furry family. We always treat your home like a sacred space, making sure everything is safe and secure while you’re away.
We’re also fully licensed and insured, so you know your pets and home are in good hands.
More Places and Pets We’ve Cared For…
David and Julie in Los Angeles
Julie & David Knell
Julie & David Knell have specialized in overseeing properties since 1990 from huge estates in the NorthWest requiring daily care and extensive landscaping management to Hollywood Hills hideaways for film and TV stars. Their personal and savvy leadership style makes clients feel well cared for, their attention to detail including dealing with emergencies onsite for high end clients make them an ideal team while you are away.
They both are marketing and video production experts with over 10 years under their belt. David has a specialty in Apple Computers after spending a 2 year stint with them then consulting for elite Entertainment Industry VIPS. Julie has also been trusted by film and tv stars, CEOs, CFOs and high visibility world leaders as a Consultant who is an expert people person masterfully certified in Conflict Resolution and Client Rapport Skills.