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“Andrea did a phenomenal job! She has exceptional communication skills. I was constantly updated with great pictures of my happy pups. She spent plenty of time with them. She went above and beyond to ensure they were well taken care of and loved. I am always a bit nervous leaving Teddy and Ace for several days but she made it a seamless vacation. I am confident your pets will be in good hands! I would recommend Erika to anyone.”


“Perniall was great with the dogs. Patient with our one dog who is a bit barky to new people in the home and we successfully had no accidents from our puppy for the day”


“Diane was such a blessing. She has a really sweet and caring demeanor and we knew right away she was the right sitter to watch our fur babies. In our week long trip she took great care of our home and 2 dogs and kept in touch throughout our trip. We feel relieved to have found her and will definitely rebook with her. Thank you Diane!!”


“We have worked with Coleen a ton if times now to watch our pets, and every time has been an amazing experience. She has always given everything we asked. Tons of updates, photos, and most of all the security to be gone without worrying our pets are in good hands. We cannot recommend Coleen enough.”


“I could tell our pup had such a nice time with Marlena. She was punctual, asked good questions, and was quick to respond both when booking and during the stay. And she sent some sweet photos of our camera-shy dog. Would be glad to have her sit again!”


“Our dog Riley was so excited to see Destiny for a second stay. It is very comforting knowing your pet is happy to see the person watching them. Destiny is amazing. Everyone in the neighborhood who has met her, loves her! Highly recommend!!”


“Stephanie pup sat and house sat for us while we were out of town for over a week and she was FANTASTIC every step of the way. She came over to meet our two pups and they instantly connected, even our doggo who’s a bit of a scaredy cat loved her instantly. We explained the flow of a typical day before we left, and throughout the trip we never for a second worried that Stephanie needed extra reminders or pings. Stephanie sent us regular updates and pics of the pups as they explored the neighborhood on their leashed walks. Stephanie was also very clean and treated our place with a ton of respect - we’d had the place cleaned before we left and it looked even cleaner and tidier when we got back. Overall we were really happy with Stephanie, who helped us out immeasurably while also juggling her work. Our pups were well taken care of, our place was looked after, and I honestly can’t remember another trip we took where we didn’t have to worry at all about how our girls were doing, and we have Stephanie to thank for that!”



“April came and stayed with our new rescue, Willow. We were apprehensive because we have never left her before and she is still crate training. April is responsive, prompt, caring, and has a strong attention to detail. Our house was left in immaculate condition and Willow is happy to see us. I would highly recommend April and we’re so glad we found her.”


“Maiya has been great watching our dogs. She sends pictures and updates, spends lots of time giving the dogs love and attention, and is very professional. We would highly recommend her!”


“Callie was extremely communicative since day 1 of reaching out to her, we did a meet and greet and the dogs seemed instantly bonded with her and she asked a bunch of questions to really get to know their schedules and personalities. During our stay she provided us with updates and pictures and when we came home the house was spotless and the dogs were so happy. She is an extraordinary caretaker and even more talented artist! I’m so glad we went this route instead of the dog hotel this time around because my dogs are so much happier and healthier because of Callie. Anytime I had a special request she was there to help me out. Thank you so much.”


“Kerlly was the best pet sitter we have ever had! I tend to be anxious when I travel away from my dogs and I wanted somebody that could be with them the majority of the time, as my husband and I both work from home. She sent us lots of updates (and the cutest pictures) every day and made sure to let me know when she was coming and going so I never had to wonder if they were alone for long. You can tell she genuinely loves animals. My dog Merlin, who can be picky about who he likes, loved her right away, She went above and beyond and I have never felt so at ease while traveling. She also left the house in perfect condition. I can’t recommend her enough!”


“We have two dogs with very big personalities, and one of those is reactive and requires medication and extra care on walks. Cheryl was great with all of it. She was super communicative and we came home to two happy dogs and a spotless apartment. We just came home to happy dogs and our apartment looked exactly as we left it. We would be happy to book Cheryl again.”

“Karolly was absolutely wonderful. Our pets loved her the second they met her at our meet and greet, and she was very thorough asking questions about care instructions. On our trip she sent us a lot of pictures/videos, and updates about their food/potty times. We felt completely at ease knowing our fur babies were with her and they seemed to have a great time. She was amazing and if we could give her 100/5 stars we would. Thank you so much Karolly!!!”


“Xandi did a totally exemplary job on a ten-day house sit with our senior dog with complicated medical requirements and kept us informed about how things were going throughout, including things like following through on our dog's seizure treatment protocol and asking the right clarifying questions. I'd have no reservations about working with Xandi again.”



“Robin was absolutely incredible. Our dog, Payton, was recovering from ACL surgery and was in a cone, needed Physical Therapy, close leash walks, and a lot of medicine throughout the day. Robin sent us consistent pictures and updates, including her snuggling with him on his dog bed. When Payton first met Robin, he instantly bonded, which made us comfortable leaving him for a long weekend. And we knew that Payton loved Robin during the stay based on the great photos she sent. She was great to communicate with and left our house cleaner than when we left it :) Thank you Robin - we will be in touch soon!”


“Max was an awesome dog sitter in our home for our two pups while we were out of town for a week. He was very caring, followed directions, and was communicative throughout the stay. Thanks to him, our dogs were played with, cared for, and loved. We will definitely be using his services again in the future!”

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Andrea C.Star Sitter

“Andrea did a phenomenal job! She has exceptional communication skills. I was constantly updated with great pictures of my happy pups. She spent plenty of time with them. She went above and beyond to ensure they were well taken care of and loved. I am always a bit nervous leaving Teddy and Ace for several days but she made it a seamless vacation. I am confident your pets will be in good hands! I would recommend Erika to anyone.”


Perniall G.Star Sitter

“Perniall was great with the dogs. Patient with our one dog who is a bit barky to new people in the home and we successfully had no accidents from our puppy for the day”


Cecelia F.

“Cecelia did a great job looking after my cats and garden while house-sitting for me. She sent daily updates and both boys really took to her.”


Diane B.Star Sitter

“Diane was such a blessing. She has a really sweet and caring demeanor and we knew right away she was the right sitter to watch our fur babies. In our week long trip she took great care of our home and 2 dogs and kept in touch throughout our trip. We feel relieved to have found her and will definitely rebook with her. Thank you Diane!!”


Coleen T.Star Sitter

“We have worked with Coleen a ton if times now to watch our pets, and every time has been an amazing experience. She has always given everything we asked. Tons of updates, photos, and most of all the security to be gone without worrying our pets are in good hands. We cannot recommend Coleen enough.”


Marlena H.Star Sitter

“I could tell our pup had such a nice time with Marlena. She was punctual, asked good questions, and was quick to respond both when booking and during the stay. And she sent some sweet photos of our camera-shy dog. Would be glad to have her sit again!”


Destiny T.Star Sitter

“Our dog Riley was so excited to see Destiny for a second stay. It is very comforting knowing your pet is happy to see the person watching them. Destiny is amazing. Everyone in the neighborhood who has met her, loves her! Highly recommend!!”


Stephanie M.

“Stephanie pup sat and house sat for us while we were out of town for over a week and she was FANTASTIC every step of the way. She came over to meet our two pups and they instantly connected, even our doggo who’s a bit of a scaredy cat loved her instantly. We explained the flow of a typical day before we left, and throughout the trip we never for a second worried that Stephanie needed extra reminders or pings. Stephanie sent us regular updates and pics of the pups as they explored the neighborhood on their leashed walks. Stephanie was also very clean and treated our place with a ton of respect - we’d had the place cleaned before we left and it looked even cleaner and tidier when we got back. Overall we were really happy with Stephanie, who helped us out immeasurably while also juggling her work. Our pups were well taken care of, our place was looked after, and I honestly can’t remember another trip we took where we didn’t have to worry at all about how our girls were doing, and we have Stephanie to thank for that!”


Renee S.


“Renee is great! She took great care of the dogs and the dogs loved her. She was also very considerate of our home and every was well taken care and clean!”




April S.Star Sitter

“April came and stayed with our new rescue, Willow. We were apprehensive because we have never left her before and she is still crate training. April is responsive, prompt, caring, and has a strong attention to detail. Our house was left in immaculate condition and Willow is happy to see us. I would highly recommend April and we’re so glad we found her.”


Maiya D.Star Sitter

“Maiya has been great watching our dogs. She sends pictures and updates, spends lots of time giving the dogs love and attention, and is very professional. We would highly recommend her!”


Callie L.

“Callie was extremely communicative since day 1 of reaching out to her, we did a meet and greet and the dogs seemed instantly bonded with her and she asked a bunch of questions to really get to know their schedules and personalities. During our stay she provided us with updates and pictures and when we came home the house was spotless and the dogs were so happy. She is an extraordinary caretaker and even more talented artist! I’m so glad we went this route instead of the dog hotel this time around because my dogs are so much happier and healthier because of Callie. Anytime I had a special request she was there to help me out. Thank you so much.”


Kerlly H.Star Sitter

“Kerlly was the best pet sitter we have ever had! I tend to be anxious when I travel away from my dogs and I wanted somebody that could be with them the majority of the time, as my husband and I both work from home. She sent us lots of updates (and the cutest pictures) every day and made sure to let me know when she was coming and going so I never had to wonder if they were alone for long. You can tell she genuinely loves animals. My dog Merlin, who can be picky about who he likes, loved her right away, She went above and beyond and I have never felt so at ease while traveling. She also left the house in perfect condition. I can’t recommend her enough!”




Annie L.

“Annie was amazing. She sent tons of pictures, took my pup on plenty of walks, and went above and beyond with her pet and home care. Thank you so much!”


Cheryl L.Star Sitter
“We have two dogs with very big personalities, and one of those is reactive and requires medication and extra care on walks. Cheryl was great with all of it. She was super communicative and we came home to two happy dogs and a spotless apartment. We just came home to happy dogs and our apartment looked exactly as we left it. We would be happy to book Cheryl again.”


Karolly Z.Star Sitter

“Karolly was absolutely wonderful. Our pets loved her the second they met her at our meet and greet, and she was very thorough asking questions about care instructions. On our trip she sent us a lot of pictures/videos, and updates about their food/potty times. We felt completely at ease knowing our fur babies were with her and they seemed to have a great time. She was amazing and if we could give her 100/5 stars we would. Thank you so much Karolly!!!”


Xandi W.

“Xandi did a totally exemplary job on a ten-day house sit with our senior dog with complicated medical requirements and kept us informed about how things were going throughout, including things like following through on our dog's seizure treatment protocol and asking the right clarifying questions. I'd have no reservations about working with Xandi again.”


Jniyah W.

“Jniyah has helped us out on multiple occasions - this time in a real pinch. Mochi always has a wonderful time and always looks forward to seeing Jniyah!”




Robin P.
Star Sitter


“Robin was absolutely incredible. Our dog, Payton, was recovering from ACL surgery and was in a cone, needed Physical Therapy, close leash walks, and a lot of medicine throughout the day. Robin sent us consistent pictures and updates, including her snuggling with him on his dog bed. When Payton first met Robin, he instantly bonded, which made us comfortable leaving him for a long weekend. And we knew that Payton loved Robin during the stay based on the great photos she sent. She was great to communicate with and left our house cleaner than when we left it :) Thank you Robin - we will be in touch soon!”


Max B.

“Max was an awesome dog sitter in our home for our two pups while we were out of town for a week. He was very caring, followed directions, and was communicative throughout the stay. Thanks to him, our dogs were played with, cared for, and loved. We will definitely be using his services again in the future!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Austin on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Austin house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Austin.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Austin house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
