Nadine Nagamatsu is a lifelong animal lover, female U.S. Navy veteran, and the founder of Kitsap Pawsitive Tails, a community-centered pet care provider proudly serving Kitsap County. Raised on Bainbridge Island, Nadine grew up active in 4-H Horse and Rabbit programs, building a strong foundation in responsible animal care from an early age. With more than 23 years of pet sitting experience, she has cared for a wide variety of animals — including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, and farm animals — across urban, suburban, rural, and hobby farm environments.
Drawing from both global life experience and hands-on animal care, Nadine understands the importance of balancing pets’ needs within both natural and built environments. Her military background instilled strong values of reliability, attentiveness, adaptability, and calm under pressure, all of which shape her approach to pet care today. Nadine is dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and trustworthy care that helps pets feel comfortable, enriched, and loved while their owners are away.
Pawsitive Tails is dedicated to providing exceptional care and companionship for your pets. With a deep love for animals and a wealth of experience, we ensure that your pets receive the attention and love they deserve while you're away. Our personalized approach guarantees peace of mind for pet owners, knowing their furry companions are in safe and caring hands.
Our Mission
At Pawsitive Tails, we offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of every pet. From daily visits to overnight stays, our goal is to ensure that your pets are happy and healthy in your absence.
Essential Care: 30-min Walks & Daily Visits
Regular Check-ins and Playtime $35
Ensuring Your Pets' Engagement & Happiness
Overnight Stays
Full Overnight Care and Companionship $175-$350
Peace of Mind for Pet Owners
Structured Care: Multi-Pet Home
Customized Care Plans Starting at $45
Personalized Attention and Care
Good Citizen Training
Training basics for good manners and positive interactions. Earning Trust with positive reinforcement.
Touch, Sit, Stay, Lay-Down $100/hr
Small Dog Pack Walks
1-hr walk $30
Enriching walks with other dogs, time to sniff, exercise and pack-up (Max 4-dogs/pack)
Large Dog Pack Walks
Enriching walks with other dogs, time to sniff, exercise and pack-up (Max 4-dogs/pack)
1-hr walk $30
Have a pack-adventure idea for your fur-baby? Send your suggestion to pawsitivetailsllc@gmail.com
Pet Parent Testimonials
Britney & Reese Rolfo
"Nadine At Pawsitive Tails is absolutely hands down the best. She is kind, warm, loving and truly a dog whisperer. Anytime we were away, she cared for our Catahoula and our Doodle with so much attention, patience and compassion. She treats every dog like they are her own.
Our dogs, Ruger and Remi, are not the easiest. One is very skittish and nervous, and the other is a hyper maniac, but under Nadine's care they are calm, comfortable and completely at ease. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands.
If you're looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs and goes above and beyond, I HIGHLY recommend Nadine at Pawsitive Tails!"
Gina Lombardini
"I trust Pawsitive Tails with my pets every time I travel. They are reliable and truly caring towards animals."
Kris K.
"Pawsitive Tails Pet Care has made a remarkable difference in the quality of our dog Sunny’s life. From the beginning, owner Nadine has treated Sunny with exceptional consideration, respect, and professionalism during his regular weekly walks. When Nadine first began working with him six months ago, Sunny was a very anxious dog; through her compassion, patience, and consistency, his confidence and overall contentment have grown significantly. We also greatly appreciate the detailed walk reports and photos Nadine shares through the client portal, as well as how easy she makes scheduling visits and communicating about any concerns. We are very selective about who cares for Sunny, and Nadine and Pawsitive Tails have exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for trustworthy, attentive, and compassionate pet care."
