A drop-in is exactly what it sounds like. I come to your house, spend thirty minutes there, and do whatever your pet needs — then I leave a note, send a photo, and lock up.

What I do in 30 minutes

Feed (according to your instructions, including measuring portions and any special diets)
Refresh water bowls and fountains
Walk dogs (about 20 minutes of the visit, weather permitting)
Scoop litter boxes and refresh as needed
Play, brush, and give attention — the part that actually matters
Administer medications, oral or injected
Check the house — lights, doors, anything looking off
Send you a photo and a short note

When a drop-in is the right call

Cats. Most cats would much rather stay in their own home than board. A daily drop-in is usually plenty.

One-night trips. If you're gone a single night and your dog is housebroken and chill, a late-evening drop-in might be all they need.

Long workdays. A midday drop-in for a young dog while you're stuck in a 9-to-7.

Recovery. A pet recovering from surgery who needs medication on a strict schedule.

Backup care. You have a friend staying at your place, but you'd like a professional eye on a senior cat once a day.

Visit lengths

Standard 30-minute visit

Covers all pets in the household.

60-minute visit

Useful for high-energy dogs or households with several cats who all need attention.

Call or text for rates.

How many visits per day?

For most cats: one visit a day is enough.

For most dogs: two visits a day is the floor — morning and evening — and I'd usually recommend a third in the middle if you're gone all day.

Where I serve

Drop-in visits in Eugene, Springfield, and Veneta.

What I don't do on a drop-in

I don't take dogs to dog parks during drop-ins (no time for it to be a real outing). I don't do off-leash unless your yard is fully fenced and you've okayed it. I don't bring my own dog along — your pet's home is your pet's home.

Thirty minutes, in your home, handled.