Pet Enrichment Services

Why Enrichment Matters

For a senior cat, enrichment might be watching Cat TV together or trying a tasty catnip lollipop.

For a working-breed dog, it might be a hide-and-seek game that really works the brain and tires them out.

For a crested gecko living in a 10-gallon tank? Enrichment can look like brainstorming and building a larger, bioactive space that reflects its natural needs.

Enrichment can help reduce behavior problems, provide a smoother recovery from illness or stressful life changes, and build a better connection between you and your pet.

When I work with your pet, you’re getting:

• Targeted support that helps reduce boredom, frustration, and anxiety
• Activities that can slow cognitive and physical decline
• A consistent, safe outlet for energy and engagement, even if your pet can’t do long walks or traditional daycare
• A plan that complements training, behavior, or post-surgical recovery goals

You get peace of mind, and your pet gets to feel more like themselves.

Companion Animal Enrichment Rates

Custom quotes are available, based on care needs, species, and duration of support. Please note that we do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or replace a veterinarian’s or rehab specialist’s role.

In-Home Enrichment Sessions

Your pet will benefit from attention from someone who understands their needs and brings structure, comfort, and the right kinds of activities to their day.

These customized visits are ideal for pets who:

• Are home alone for long stretches or who can’t be left alone for too long
• Are seniors or managing chronic health conditions
• Aren’t candidates for dog daycare
• Have mobility or sensory issues (paralysis, blindness, etc)
• Thrive on structure, stimulation, and companionship

Session activities can include:

• Scent work, gentle mobility games, or puzzle-solving
• Guided relaxation, calming touch, or sensory explorations
• Brain games, enrichment toys, and supervised free play

Your pet sets the pace, from active games and round-the-block sniffaris to a quiet hour of companionship and emotional support.

Custom Enrichment Kits & Rotating Toys

If you’re unsure what to rotate, build, or buy, I can help you pick the right tools for your pet’s enrichment needs. I offer curated recommendations based on your animal’s needs, including:

• Food puzzles and lick mats for stress, anxiety, or crate rest
• Elevated platforms and interactive toys for mobility-limited pets
• Sensory-based kits with rotating scents, textures, and challenges

While I might bring a few demonstration items, most enrichment kits are built using supplies you provide or purchase for our sessions.

Backyard Scent Trails & Sensory Walks

Perfect for dogs with physical limits or those who just want to smell all the things!

• No rushing, no distance goals. These walks are all about experience.
• Can be set up indoors or outdoors
• Excellent for reactive, senior, or recovering pets

Wellness & Behavior Support (In Collaboration With Your Team)

If your pet is already under the guidance of a trainer, vet, physical therapist, or behaviorist, I can help implement the enrichment component of their plan.

With my support, you’ll have a care specialist aboard who can:

• Reinforce behavior, training, or rehab goals between professional sessions
• Help reduce stress, frustration, and restlessness through targeted activities
• Support recovery from injury or surgery with safe, structured engagement
• Provide consistency and routine, which can improve progress and confidence
• Offer detailed session feedback to share with your trainer, vet, or behaviorist
• Fill in when you’re unavailable to carry out your pet’s therapy or rehab exercises, either as a standalone service or integrated with sitting visits

Species-Specific Enrichment for Birds, Small Mammals, Reptiles & More

If you live with a more unusual species or one with very specific care needs, I offer in-home enrichment plans and enclosure updates for:

• Birds – Foraging activities, social engagement, toy rotation
• Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats – Cage and enclosure layout refreshes, sensory activities, food puzzles, out-of-enclosure playtime
• Reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates – Enclosure upgrades, enrichment-focused setups to encourage species-appropriate behaviors

How Enrichment Fits with Veterinary Liaison Services

If your pet is on a care plan, recovering from a health issue, or struggling with age-related issues, enrichment is an essential part of your pet’s overall health and wellness.

As a veterinary liaison, I collaborate with your care team and help you carry out daily support through:

• Rehab-supportive enrichment
• Mental stimulation for pets on limited activity
• Comfort care for geriatric animals
• Notes and updates for you, your vet, or care specialists

Pet Enrichment Service Areas

• Portland
• Saint Johns
• Beaverton
• Bethany
• Northwest Heights
• Tigard
• Tualatin
• Lake Oswego
• Sauvie Island
• Scapoose

Thoughtful Support for the Pets You Cherish

You’ve built a life where your pet is family, and their comfort, health, and happiness matter. I offer attentive, species-appropriate support designed to meet your pet’s emotional and physical needs with intention and expertise.

If you’re ready for care that reflects the way you show up for your animal, let’s talk!

You’ll receive thoughtful plans, clear communication, and a calm, professional presence in your home, every step of the way.