The Snout & About team has cared for cats, dogs, chickens, fish, turtles, and one very dignified leopard gecko.
If Pepper, Marlo, Scout, Miles, Annabelle, Ralph, Ruby, or Luna could speak English, they'd tell you we're the ✨best in the biz.✨
Clementine
Clementine has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and over a decade of experience as a nanny and house manager. She's cared for countless pets, plants, homes, and kids, and knows how to keep everything ship shape while you're away.
Max
Max spent years working on organic farms in Japan, the U.S., and Australia, looking after chickens, barn cats, and newborn calves and their mothers. He grew up in an active dog sport home, winning titles for nosework and agility with his family and their Mini Schnauzer, Moritz.
Haley
Haley's love for pets began with her childhood dog, Baa, and has led her to meet and care for dozens of pets over the last five years. She and any pet are fast friends, and she's happiest curled up with a cat or exploring the neighborhood with a pup.
Cora
Cora's lifelong bond with animals began when she was a child. Growing up surrounded by dogs, cats and horses, there was always a furry friend to be found. Your pets are in for a treat with her—she knows just how to make them feel at home and loved.
Keegan
Keegan is a firm believer that pets are not just pets—they're family. His ability to connect with pets of all shapes and sizes is unmatched. With a deep understanding of their needs and a genuine affection for all breeds, Keegan is ready to provide top-notch care and endless belly rubs for your beloved pets.
Top-notch care. Total peace of mind.
Through our years of experience, we've developed a deep understanding of pets' unique needs and personalities, and know how to provide individualized care that ensures their well-being (and your peace of mind!)
We take pride in our attention to detail, and always go above and beyond to ensure that your home is tidy and secure, and that your pets are happy and healthy.
Communication and transparency a top priority for us—we'll keep you updated with regular photos, videos, and texts, so you can see just how well cared for your pet and home are while you're away.
What People Are Saying
Max and Clementine were amazing. My dog does not always give the warmest of greetings and these two made him feel right at home. They left our home better than the found it and provided just the right communication with me.
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10/10 would book again for our critters. Thank you!
— CARA K.
Cora was amazing with my dog Bean! He seemed incredibly well-taken care of when I came back and my apartment looked great. Cora was sure to reach out with any concerns/followup questions and was always responsive whenever I reached out. I know Bean had a great time!
— JULIE M.
Such an amazing dog sitting experience! Our little one is 10 weeks old and Haley was so supportive of our little family. She made him feel safe and secure and even carried him when he was a bit pooped to walk all the way home. She sent me pics almost every hour so that I would be comfortable as well. Great friends and we will see her again next week. Charles is excited!
— SUE M.
Keegan and Cora did a great job watching our two high energy pups for the weekend when we were away. They shared updates daily and were very communicative throughout. Your pets are in great hands with them!
— MEGHAN R.
Clementine and Max did a fantastic job of pet- and house-sitting our energetic and attention-loving dog and skittery independent cats. They were accommodating of our short-notice request, very responsive, and so warm! They took great care of our home and left it SO clean. And they provided our kitties & pup with lots and lots of love, like they are accustom to (and sent us great frequent photo updates too!). We've got another trip booked with them later this year and my crew can't wait! Zero worries when they're with our pets. Highly recommend Max and Clementine.
—TYLER Q.
Haley is a fabulous dog and house sitter. Great communications, willing to help with whatever we needed, and super nice to work with. Really appreciated how tidy my house was upon my return, especially given that we have 3 dogs!
— MATT R.
Max and Clementine are always so great with Elmo. They're some of the only people Elmo will leave my side to be with. They're very reliable and he is always happy to see them.
— LINDA C.
I cannot express how amazing Clementine and Max were with my dog Bandit. In the 24 hours from our initial meet n greet, Max, Clementine and Bandit became fast friends. I was 100% confident in his comfort and safety and could actually relax and focus on my trip. I came home to a happily exhausted pup who had clearly had a good time. So lucky we found them.
— TORI S.
Cora was responsible, patient, accommodating, and easy to work with. We didn’t have to worry at all while we were away!
— JIM S.
Clementine and Max recently stayed at or house to take care of our furry family member and we were so pleased from the minute they started! They were incredible and took such good care of our doggo and our house. They really went the extra mile. I would absolutely not hesitate to hire them again. Incredible people! Incredible job!
— ANNA J.
Haley was fantastic! She dropped in to feed and play with my high energy cat, and she even took care of my plants! We can't wait for her to come back. She was very communicative and took care of him exactly as I would have. Will definitely book her again.
— KATE R.
Max & Clementine were amazing housesitters for my tabby. They took copious notes and asked great questions...definitely professionals!
My baby needed meds and they were ready for the job. They were flexible when I had to change the medication at the last minute and generous too (they supplied me with some extra treats to help give my kitty her medication).
I received lots of pictures and updates during the weekend as well, and it was nice to see my cat hanging out with them more than me. LOL! The apartment was super clean when I returned, and I could tell Verde was happy.
— WILL K.
Haley was conscientious, capable, and highly communicative. Honestly, I don't want to say too many good things lest she be unavailable the next time I need her.
Here are a few details: This was my first time and my dog's first time with a live-in sitter. I thought I thought of everything to set Haley and Bruno up for success.
Among the small details I neglected to mention was the doggy doorbell–the one that means "I need to go outside." Bruno hadn't used it in months. Well, he did on Haley's watch–reportedly starting at 2am. Haley handled it like a pro and did a great job overall. Bruno likes her. She'll be my first call next time.
— GEOFF C.
Max and Clementine were such amazing sitters for my cats. They are very experienced and it shows! I booked them when another sitter canceled last minute and will never book with anyone else (if I can help it!!!) They have a way with cats, earning their trust with love and patience. They sent such thorough updates and pictures every day, which was great for my peace of mind. Thank you for all you do, Max and Clementine...Miles, Ollie and Rita can't wait to see you again!
— TINA C.
We are so grateful to have had Maximilian and Clementine watch our dog Sam while we’ve been on vacay this whole week! This was our first time having anyone stay with Sam and they walked me through the whole process. They asked all the right questions when we first met, questions I hadn’t anticipated answering on how to best care for Sam. I felt at ease having Maximilian and Clementine house sit for us and check off all the boxes for Sam's needs.
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It bears mentioning that they even navigated some embarrassing building issues (i.e. our apt building disabled door codes so they couldn’t get in on certain days right away!) and were patient and communicative with me the whole time. To top it off, they shared pics of our boy on the daily, which was super heartening. Thank you Clementine & Maximilian!
— ANITA R.
Max and Clementine are excellent, they are my go-to when I need to leave my pups Louie & Larry with someone for travel.
Last time I was out of the country, Louie had a medical emergency. They noticed something was wrong right away, contacted me and his vet, and took action right away, possibly saving his life. They took amazing care of him!
I hated that I couldn't be there but knew he was in great hands. I would highly recommend Clementine and Max, going with them was seriously the best decision for us!! And we can't wait to see them again.
— ANNA K.
Max & Clementine were excellent in every way! Our 100+ female Bernese Mountain Dog loved both of them. They were very reliable, caring and attentive to all our requests for caring for Tess. My wife and I are very selective and without hesitation, we would recommend them for anyone in need or considering help with their pet.
— D. SCOTT
Max & Clementine are reliable, conscientious, and such a joy. My pupper Rollo is always so happy to see them. They take him on sniff walks which he LOVES. They send me a pic before and after every walk and he is a happy, happy boy! They are also super responsive in communications. I feel really grateful to have them hanging with Rollo when I can't be. Responsible, friendly rays of sunshine for you and your pupper! Highly recommended!
— VASYA P.
Max and Clementine second stay with Cici! Totally trust them to take care of my oh-so-sweet Springer. I know they had a ton of fun because I have a ton of pictures to prove it! They really went above and beyond to put us at ease and took incredible care of Cici. Knowing she is with them allows us to enjoy our vacation and sleep a little sounder.
— PRITA M.
Max and Clementine were wonderful sitters. They were extremely thorough with asking questions before the sit. They sent over a questionnaire before the sit to get all of the little details that I didn't think of adding to my welcome guide. I got daily updates with photos, and made sure the dogs were safe and healthy when wildfire smoke rolled into Portland.
I messed up my dates and came back earlier than originally planned. They were extremely helpful and accommodating. They cleaned up and left a few hours early so we could return home to our dogs. One of the best sits that I have had.
— CORI M.
What can I say about Max and Clementine? They were incredible! Our doggo Ralph and chickens were so well taken care of, and the coop was in even better shape than when we left. We were truly blow away by their thoughtfulness and care.
— JEFF S.
After 5 years of traveling with our dog, we had to leave her behind. Knowing that, Haley went above and beyond to make us all comfortable with it. We had a great trip and Marla was well cared for. We would hire her again in a heart beat.
— ALICE M.
We can't say enough good things about Clementine and Max. They took care of our cat, Leo, for a week while we were out of town and were so communicative, kind, and thoughtful. We received daily updates and photos, and it was clear that Leo was in great hands. When we returned home, the apartment was clean and tidy, and Leo was a happy camper. We would definitely have them back in a heartbeat.
— JON L.
Max & Clementine are amazing! Our dog Debbie loves them more than us. They take such good care of her and are SO GREAT about getting Debbie to take to her old dog pills. It's obvious they really love animals and we feel so safe leaving her with them. Max & Clementine have been our sitters more than once and we will keep coming back to them!
— JENNA W.
Clementine spent two years as a nanny and house manager for me and it was absolutely wonderful. I have two girls and a german shepherd named Miles. Clementine cared effortlessly for the house, the girls, and our dog multiple times while I traveled for business. She was fantastic with Miles, walking him and playing with him every day before she tidied the house and picked up the girls from school. He clearly loved her.
— ANDREA L.
Haley was fantastic while looking after our cat while we were away for two weeks! Great prep session, awesome communication the whole time and kept our cat comfortable and happy at home while we were away. Can't recommend her highly enough.
— SAM T.
My dog Summer can be slow to warm up, but she instantly liked Clementine and Maximilian (which is really something if you know her!) I did too--they have such wonderful, calm energy and I could tell she was in great hands.
They've taken Summer on lots of adventures, and she is always incredibly happy (and ready for a good nap) when they return. They are truly wonderful dog walkers and Summer and I feel so so lucky to have found them.
— HANNAH B.
Haley is awesome! She took great care of our cat, Penny, and sent photo updates throughout her stay which gave me a lot of peace of mind. She was flexible, responsive, and very professional. We would highly recommend her.
— LANI A.
Clementine + Max are amazing sitters. My husband and I are so lucky to have found someone we can genuinely trust with our dog Pisco.
They are always providing pictures and videos of Pisco having a great time while under their care (the cutest pictures too, I had one of them framed!)
He gets excited when he sees them which indicates that he as well has bonded with them and feels safe.
I highly recommend them…they’re the best!
— ZACH A.
Max and Clementine were fantastic with our cat Ruby. They asked lots of questions to make sure she’d be comfortable and sent us lots of pictures while we were away. Ruby felt right at home and we can't wait to have them back!
— ZOE D.