Petsitting service gives owners peace of mind

By Barb Randall

The Lake Oswego Review, Feb 15, 2007, Updated Oct 30, 2009

Cory Sorenson

Holly Sorenson’s clients call her “The Cat Whisperer” for her ability to comfort animals experiencing stressful circumstances. The title aptly describes her affinity for cats as well as dogs, and makes her career choice a perfect fit.

Sorenson, owner of Pawswego, a petsitting and housesitting service, has aspired to her career since she was in junior high school. She babysat for her veterinarian’s family, and one day was invited to accompany the vet for the day. She knew after that experience that she wanted to spend her life working with animals in some capacity.

“I thought I would be a veterinarian and I even went to a veterinary technological school for awhile, but that was all a bit sad for me,” said Sorenson. “I get very attached and am too empathetic to see or feel them suffering day in and day out. Although, every vet I’ve ever worked for has told me I have the magic touch.”

A veterinary assistant since 1992, Sorenson has completed course studies on veterinary technology, companion animal first aid and pet CPR. Currently studying for an international certification as a petsitting technician, she is constantly continuing her education as a pet care provider.

“I was a veterinary technician for years in Montana before I moved here,” said Sorenson. “And when I came to Lake Oswego I went to work for Oswego Veterinary Hospital. I often pet sat for clients from the office.

After a while it became apparent that I was developing quite a business. Anne Lazar (owner of Oswego Veterinary Hospital) encouraged me to establish a petsitting business on my own.”

That was 1995, and in that time she has served 515 families in Lake Oswego and 121 families in West Linn.

Sorenson offers in–home petsitting, so that pets can remain in the comfort and safety of their own home during an owner’s absence.

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