Portland Animal Care Collective

Welcome to the Portland Animal Care Collective — a community of pet sitters, dog walkers, groomers, trainers, and animal lovers who believe that we grow stronger together.

This group is built on connection and collaboration: sharing knowledge, swapping resources, supporting one another in busy seasons or emergencies, and celebrating the amazing animal-care professionals who make Portland shine.

Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced pro, you belong here. Together, we’re creating a trusted network rooted in care, respect, and mutual support.

A few basics of our values and group expectations:

### Community Over Competition

We’re here to lift each other up — not compare or compete. There’s room for everyone who loves animals and cares with heart.

### Kindness First

Respect and warmth are at the heart of our mission. Speak to and of each other with care. Always respect each other's boundaries.

### Keep It Trustworthy

What’s shared here stays here. We value honesty, professionalism, and confidentiality when appropriate.

### Celebrate & Grow Together

Share wins, ask questions, and cheer each other on. Every experience — good or hard — helps us all learn.

### Admin Care Clause

Admins may remove posts or members that go against the group’s spirit of kindness and collaboration. Our hope is for this to be an uplifting and collaborative space, and it's very important to us to protect that mission. We are here to grow together and make each other strong by being a community.