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Hot Diggity! was born of a belief that pet lovers should have access to competent and caring pet care services, so one never faces sacrificing pet parenthood to maintain other aspects of life's commitments like career, family, travel or educational pursuits. With the founding of Hot Diggity! in 2001 in Portland, Oregon, we set out to create a company that would professionalize the pet care industry.
Hot Diggity! believes everyone deserves the love of a pet. We believe in treating our clients as we would treat ourselves, our friends, and our family. We believe our walkers and sitters are the best in the business and we strive to uphold a safe, respectful, fun, desirable place to work. Read on to meet our team of dedicated, Hot Diggity! pet care professionals.
Daily Dog Walking provides your dog an opportunity to get exercise, personal attention, affection and play while you are at work or busy with other errands. Research shows that dogs who have enough exercise feel less stress, exhibit fewer signs of separation anxiety, and have a healthier social temperament.
App (iPhone and Android) and online portal for real-time updates from your walkers, scheduling, billing and messaging with your local team. Founded in 2001, we're Portland's oldest Professional Pet Care Company (still locally owned!). Set forth a mission to give all pet owners access to professional, reliable and caring pet care services when and where they need them.
Reviews (13)
Amy Arneson
Jun 21, 2022
I have used Hot Diggity for nearly 4 years for overnight and drop-in pet sitting. Their sitters and office staff are responsive and attentive and have given my senior dog great care over the years. The regular communication via the portal/email has given me priceless peace of mind when traveling. Highly recommend for dog walking and sitting - they are great at what they do.
Stephenie Lawrow-Paris
Feb 19, 2022
James Peoples
Jan 06, 2022
Mary L.
Oct 30, 2021
We have used HDD for years, both with our late dog and our current dog Penny. Due to past abuse, Penny is very particular about who she trusts, and we were very anxious about leaving her to go on vacation. But Indy put in so much work and patience in the weeks leading up to our vacation, and really earned Penny's trust to the point that we were comfortable leaving. Indy has a very sweet and calming presence that Penny really responds to!
She also really listened to the information we gave her about Penny, including triggers and particulars, which again we appreciated so much. Indy's updates are always very personal and we can tell that she actually dotes on Penny and really cares for her. With every update we were able to relax more and more, which was so amazing and appreciated since this has been our first vacation in almost 2 years. Indy was very responsive the entire time we were gone, which was again so appreciated.
It really helped us to let go and actually enjoy our time away. When we got home, Penny seemed happy and calm, and it was such a relief knowing that she was loved and cared for so well. We highly recommend HDD!
She also really listened to the information we gave her about Penny, including triggers and particulars, which again we appreciated so much. Indy's updates are always very personal and we can tell that she actually dotes on Penny and really cares for her. With every update we were able to relax more and more, which was so amazing and appreciated since this has been our first vacation in almost 2 years. Indy was very responsive the entire time we were gone, which was again so appreciated.
It really helped us to let go and actually enjoy our time away. When we got home, Penny seemed happy and calm, and it was such a relief knowing that she was loved and cared for so well. We highly recommend HDD!
Cait S.
Sep 27, 2021
I was really hesitant to write a review. I recognize the importance of these for small businesses.but I am choosing to do so just to ensure this doesn't happen again and if you have any concerns about your dog's safety you ask clarifying questions of this company. A friend of mine placed a frantic call to me from across the country that HDD would not be able to continue caring for their dogs.
One of the dogs had barked and then nipped a dog walker. Throughout the week, different employees were sent to walk their dogs. Some had no issues with the dogs, some were afraid and would not complete the service. I do understand that larger dogs can be intimidating when they are barking/growling/etc. But when HDD called and had my partner and I complete the services they were paid to do.we were shocked at how little issues we had with the dog. my partner had also never met the dog before and I had only met him for a couple minutes several weeks prior to this.
On separate occasions we both entered the apartment and had no issues. Now, was the dog scared when we walked in? Yes. Did he growl/bark? Yes. But this is not unusual behavior for a dog that is meeting a stranger and has had a fairly stressful week. Within 5 minutes both my partner and I were able to gain the trust of the dog and had no issues. Another employee for the company had also had no issues with the dog.
My frustration with HDD is this.if you're gonna professionally work with dogs, this behavior did not seem out of line for a frightened dog and was easily handled by several people. Dogs are animals and they are unpredictable. I would absolutely never want anyone to be in danger but Being able to understand the difference between fear and aggression seems like it would be an important skill for anyone working with dogs and entering into homes.
And with that said.there was an employee that was able to enter the apartment with no issues.why could they not continue the service? The only answer was to completely drop them as clients (and by the way charge them for services not completed) while they were thousands of miles away? No solutions offered? It appears that HDD has a history of great service and I do believe that this is an anomaly.
My goal is not to dissuade you from using this service (although I would not recommend) But instead I just highly recommend that you ask about each employee scheduled to care for your dogs and how they might approach unforeseen behavior. Also have a solid back up plan because HDDs back up plan was to not continue to provide care for an animal.
One of the dogs had barked and then nipped a dog walker. Throughout the week, different employees were sent to walk their dogs. Some had no issues with the dogs, some were afraid and would not complete the service. I do understand that larger dogs can be intimidating when they are barking/growling/etc. But when HDD called and had my partner and I complete the services they were paid to do.we were shocked at how little issues we had with the dog. my partner had also never met the dog before and I had only met him for a couple minutes several weeks prior to this.
On separate occasions we both entered the apartment and had no issues. Now, was the dog scared when we walked in? Yes. Did he growl/bark? Yes. But this is not unusual behavior for a dog that is meeting a stranger and has had a fairly stressful week. Within 5 minutes both my partner and I were able to gain the trust of the dog and had no issues. Another employee for the company had also had no issues with the dog.
My frustration with HDD is this.if you're gonna professionally work with dogs, this behavior did not seem out of line for a frightened dog and was easily handled by several people. Dogs are animals and they are unpredictable. I would absolutely never want anyone to be in danger but Being able to understand the difference between fear and aggression seems like it would be an important skill for anyone working with dogs and entering into homes.
And with that said.there was an employee that was able to enter the apartment with no issues.why could they not continue the service? The only answer was to completely drop them as clients (and by the way charge them for services not completed) while they were thousands of miles away? No solutions offered? It appears that HDD has a history of great service and I do believe that this is an anomaly.
My goal is not to dissuade you from using this service (although I would not recommend) But instead I just highly recommend that you ask about each employee scheduled to care for your dogs and how they might approach unforeseen behavior. Also have a solid back up plan because HDDs back up plan was to not continue to provide care for an animal.
Ryan Curtis
May 14, 2021
These folks are absolutely OUTSTANDING! I feel so fortunate to have found them to take care of my kitty cat when I leave town for work or personal travel. The office staff is professional, courteous and highly responsive. The cat-sitter, Sarah, is extremely sweet and does a wonderful job keeping in contact while visiting my apartment. I would recommend this company to anyone-- it's been a five star experience every time. Thank you!
Nanci Booher
Apr 15, 2021
I discovered that my very anxious fur baby loves to run. I wasn't sure what I was going to do because I don't run. I decided to give Hot Diggity a try and we have never looked back. Tipper enjoys every person he has ever had. Running, hiking.he loves it all and his people love him! They are patient and kind and send great pictures. They also love on Luna, the little one, when they get back. Give them a try if you are even considering having a human come be with your fur babies.you won't be sorry!
Jennifer Hammitt
Mar 06, 2021
Absolutely the best! I have an older dog with some complex medical needs and they take care of her perfectly, with excellent communication. I love the emails and pictures! I know that my dog is getting excellent care and I don't have to worry because of the clear communication. They have gone above and beyond for us - including when I accidentally left the wrong key and was out of town on New Year's Eve! I am very happy to have found such a reliable and caring service and will be sorry if we ever leave Portland and our trusted dog care family.
Cody Wright
Nov 17, 2020
I booked Hot Diggity to come take care of my cat while I was away. The first visit went fine, with only the litter box being missed. But we got a cute pic and felt things were fine. So I booked a second appointment. That's where things took a turn. The sitter left my house and didn't properly shut the front door, causing the auto-lock to jam and fail to lock the door.
I was not told about this, only found out when I went to check my app. I contacted the company the next morning explaining what happened, and the sent the person back to check the door. This time she closed it properly and locked it, as my app informed me. After fixing the mistake, they sent me a message saying they wanted $15 for a "security check" and that they believe their employee locked the door properly the first time.
They proceeded to explain to me how my own lock works, relying on speculation to determine that everything was fine. When I replied that I would not pay the $15 because they hadn't locked the door properly and needed to fix their own mistake, I got a long-winded response which devoted only one short sentence to apologizing. The rest of the message was about how they believe the employee (which is fine, that's not what I have a problem with) and that my lock was definitely secured properly (no evidence, but hey).
They then pointed to the fact that their sitter had marked on the report card "home secured" as further proof that the door had locked successfully (what?). At the end of the day, companies like Hot Diggity are not only responsible for our pets, they're also responsible for making sure we can entrust our home to them unsupervised. That's very different from taking your pet to a pet hotel.
If something goes wrong, it's my entire house and everything in it that's at risk. Based on the responses I got from them, they clearly don't understand that concept, despite claiming "peace of mind" in their marketing. I don't mind mistakes, I mind not owning them. If you want to bring a company into your home unsupervised that will blame you, your locks, your phone, whatever they can think of, rather than accepting responsibility (and all over $15!), then Hot Diggity is the place for you.
I was not told about this, only found out when I went to check my app. I contacted the company the next morning explaining what happened, and the sent the person back to check the door. This time she closed it properly and locked it, as my app informed me. After fixing the mistake, they sent me a message saying they wanted $15 for a "security check" and that they believe their employee locked the door properly the first time.
They proceeded to explain to me how my own lock works, relying on speculation to determine that everything was fine. When I replied that I would not pay the $15 because they hadn't locked the door properly and needed to fix their own mistake, I got a long-winded response which devoted only one short sentence to apologizing. The rest of the message was about how they believe the employee (which is fine, that's not what I have a problem with) and that my lock was definitely secured properly (no evidence, but hey).
They then pointed to the fact that their sitter had marked on the report card "home secured" as further proof that the door had locked successfully (what?). At the end of the day, companies like Hot Diggity are not only responsible for our pets, they're also responsible for making sure we can entrust our home to them unsupervised. That's very different from taking your pet to a pet hotel.
If something goes wrong, it's my entire house and everything in it that's at risk. Based on the responses I got from them, they clearly don't understand that concept, despite claiming "peace of mind" in their marketing. I don't mind mistakes, I mind not owning them. If you want to bring a company into your home unsupervised that will blame you, your locks, your phone, whatever they can think of, rather than accepting responsibility (and all over $15!), then Hot Diggity is the place for you.
Carrie Hi
May 20, 2020
Alison Warren
May 10, 2020
Absolutely fantastic service. I was so nervous to travel and I have never left my cats at home and the two sitters who took care of them twice a day were incredible! I cannot recommend more. They provided updates and photos of my babies every time they visited as well as a list of the things they did. One of my cats is very shy and was scared to come out or eat the first few days and they communicated back and forth taking my suggestions and ideas.
After those first few days it seemed Sarah had it down to a science. My shy kitty was eating all her food in the 15 mins that I scheduled twice a day. I came home to a clean liter a vacuumed apartment and two very happy kitties. The special diet one of them is one was given proper attention and I was free to be present on my time away, not worried since I saw their happy, silly faces everyday ensuring they were just fine. They even watered the plants and brought in all the mail. Once again, so happy with the service and I will book them again in a heartbeat!
After those first few days it seemed Sarah had it down to a science. My shy kitty was eating all her food in the 15 mins that I scheduled twice a day. I came home to a clean liter a vacuumed apartment and two very happy kitties. The special diet one of them is one was given proper attention and I was free to be present on my time away, not worried since I saw their happy, silly faces everyday ensuring they were just fine. They even watered the plants and brought in all the mail. Once again, so happy with the service and I will book them again in a heartbeat!
Kevin Versteeg
May 01, 2020
High-quality and comprehensive pet care. Hot Diggity's pet sitters are lovely people who did a great job taking care of my cat and residence while on vacation. It was like I never left. Each visit my cat got his food, medicine, and lots of loving attention. The post-visit updates via text/email made me feel at ease and that everything was being taken care of. Nothing beats peace of mind, I'll be using their services in the future. Big thanks to the Hot Diggity team!
Janna Kainos
Nov 20, 2017
