Pet care across the river, in Springfield.

Springfield is its own town with its own rhythm — and plenty of pets needing care. I'm there often for training sessions, drop-ins, and standing weekly walks.

Springfield neighborhoods I cover

• Thurston — east Springfield, family neighborhoods, lots of yards
• Gateway — close to Riverbend Hospital, good for working medical staff
• Mohawk — north of downtown, older homes, quieter streets
• Downtown Springfield — Main Street and around
• Glenwood — between Springfield and Eugene, often overlooked
• Jasper and the eastern edge of town by appointment

Springfield parks and walking spots

• Willamalane Park and the Willamalane park system overall
• Dorris Ranch — historic filbert orchard, walkable trails, peaceful
• Island Park — riverside, flat, accessible for senior dogs
• Thurston Hills Natural Area — for confident dogs on longer adventures
• Clearwater Park — out by the river, quieter than the bigger spots

What Springfield clients usually book

A lot of medical professionals and Riverbend staff use me for standing weekly walks — they work long shifts and want a real midday break for their dog. Drop-in cat care is common in the older Mohawk and downtown neighborhoods. And now dog training too — one-on-one sessions at your home.

Drive time from Veneta

Springfield is about 25 minutes from Veneta off the Beltline. For standing weekly slots in Thurston (east end), I tend to start a little earlier in the day to keep the schedule consistent.

If you're in Springfield and you're worried about finding a sitter who'll actually drive over the river — call me. I will.