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Top rated Austin house sitters
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“Kelso was great watching my 12-week old puppy for the day! I was worried because it was our first time leaving him with a sitter, and Kelso rally put us at ease and took great care of him. Would recommend and use again for sure!”

“Diane is amazing! Our dog Juni is really tough. She's petrified of strangers and sometimes nips. She's very slow to warm up and sometimes won't even let sitters let her outside. There have been times when she boycotted eating for days, and even when we have family watch her, she's often sick for days after we get back because of stress. Diane worked with Juni and treated her with kindness, patience, and understanding. She gave her space and even did some emotion/body coding work with her which I thought was really cool. She treated our house with respect and we returned to it spotless. I felt very safe and comfortable having her stay in our home, and I think Juni did too. She was in great spirits when we got back and she even had a great few days of eating, no stress sickness. We so appreciate Diane's willingness to work with her! In addition, she was very communicative and thorough when it came to the details/logistics of the stay, and came by in advance to meet us and Juni. I would recommend Diane to anyone.”

“Coleen stayed with our animals while we were gone and was amazing. She sent many messages and photos throughout our trip so we knew they were getting the best care. When we got home our dog was tired and happy - a sign of a fun long weekend! We will definitely rebook with Coleen and would recommend her to anyone.”


“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!”
“He was able to respond really fast and had availability last minute which was wonderful. He came over and immediately had a rapport with my dog it was so nice. He sent picture updates the whole time I was away and when I got home my pets were happy and healthy! Thanks so much Jacob!!!!”

“Jamie was perfect. She went above and beyond with Bernie. And somehow our place looked better when we got back than when we left. Between this and all of the sticks Bernie got on his walks I'm wondering if witchcraft was afoot! Or maybe that's just the time of year talking and Jamie is simply a great person to hire!?”

“Justice took good care of my dog and four cats. She was very communicative and had to follow a medication regimen and somewhat complicated feeding system. I will definitely book her again when I’m next out of town!”

“Carlyle was an amazing dog sitter for our Greta! We got regular updates, and she handled Greta's medication schedule perfectly. We're usually a little nervous leaving Greta with someone else, but Carlyle made us feel at peace that she was with someone who truly cared for her. Would 100% book again!”

“Great sitter. Very friendly. Seems like my pup had a great time. Max is a pro dog sitter. Will book with him again. He asked good questions about dog related things that I forgot about”

“Cheryl was on standby for a week but I was impressed that she was very interested in every aspect of my cats health, her feeding and play. She also spent the time to learn any issues in my apartment. I would definitely hire her again.”

“Destiny is the best pet sitter we’ve worked with in 12 years of having a dog in our family. She is beyond - beyond kind, beyond helpful, beyond amazing with out nervous rescue dog, and a joy to work with. We needed a dog sitter one evening, as our dog still can’t be left alone, and she responded the same day, willing to help. She really saved us, and our dog didn’t want her to leave when it was time to say goodbye! We are so excited to keep working with her. We booked additional evenings before we left. She is a total gem. We suggest getting on her client list while she has space. Once you work with her, she’ll be your go-to as well.”

“Christopher was absolutely awesome to work with. Chris house sat for us with my dog Fiona. Chris. Was incredibly communicative throughout the whole process from coming over before his stay to meet Fiona to giving us updates while we were out of town on how our girl was doing. If you are looking for someone who will care and love your pet while you are away, Chris is your guy.”

“Hanna did a fantastic job sitting our large sheepadoodle, Shibobo, at our house over several days. Shibobo can be mischievous, but Hanna did very well managing his quirks. She carefully followed the instructions we had left and was a great communicator too. I highly recommend her services!”

“Milagros did a good job taking care of our dogs while we were away. She was reliable, communicated well, sent photos, and made sure they were well fed and walked.”


About: I have been watching my friends’, family’s, and neighbors’ pets for 5+ years now. I offer a “Wow” factor of service that goes beyond the traditional water, food, bathroom routine. When I care for any pet, I take the extra care and time to play and cuddle so your fuzzy friend is never lonely. I make sure to bring my Polaroid camera to take pictures of your pet while you’re away so you never miss a moment and can display your cutie anywhere in the home - completely complimentary! I also have extensive experience with administering medicines like liquids, pills and subcutaneous fluids to differently abled pets. My own cat has needed each of those in the past so I have grown comfortable doing so and take extra care in the practice. My service is exemplary; neighbors who no longer live close to me still call me up to take care of their pets. I can’t wait to take care of yours! I am a primary grades teacher on summer break. This means I have lots of unused patience I typically spend on my little ones to use on taking care of your beloved pets and household, as well as lots of time on my hands to attend to your needs! I care for any pet like they are my pet. As a pet owner myself, it is so hard being away and worrying how they’re doing. When I leave them in others’ care, I would hope they care for my pet like they are their own. I take this philosophy into the homes and lives of others. With extensive practice in child care, pet care and medicine management, and house sitting, I will come to your aid with a lens of empathy and compassion.
“Had a great experience with Tammy, who provided in-home dog-sitting for our two dogs while we were away for a couple of weeks. She was kind, professional, communicative, and took very good care of the fur babies. We returned to a tidy house and a couple of happy, healthy doggos. Will definitely ask her to sit for us again, and would recommend her to others!”

Austin pet parents share their Rover experiences
Naylah is absolutely fantastic with our two Australian shepherds, one with senior needs and the younger one with high energy. She went above and beyond to take one on lengthy walks, and the other, more leisurely. Naylah is also a great communicator and took great care of our home. When we came home, our Aussies looked great, were calm and happy. Highly recommend Naylah.

Jamie is the best! We can always tell that she takes such good care of our dog, Kenai, when we are gone. She does a great job at accommodating his set routine, and she was kind enough to water our plants & leave our house spotless for when we got back from vacation 🥲

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Jacob is absolutely the BEST!!! After just meeting Cooper, he jumped in for a last minute sitting request and took the best possible care of Cooper. I received frequent and very thorough updates throughout the stay, Jacob was quick and responsive anytime I had a question or wanted to check in, and most importantly, I could see how safe and happy Cooper felt with him in our home. I cannot thank him enough and so excited to be working with Jacob!!

Justice is the absolute BEST person to house sit and watch your pets. She followed all instructions perfectly and kept me updated on how my pets were doing. She’s also very responsive and kind. I’ve booked her many times before and I know I will again in the future. Thank you Justice!!! 🙏 🐕 🐈⬛

Lidi is just wonderful! She communicated with us regularly while we were away for a few days and took such wonderful care of our two pups (and our home)! She went above and beyond with everything, making sure our senior pups were eating well, giving multiple medications daily and walking them regularly. She was so thoughtful every step of the way and we were very grateful to have someone we really trusted to take care of our pups and our home! We’re already booking her for more trips! Highly recommend. 🩵

Malcomn is simply the best and we trust him over everyone. He takes the absolute best care of our pets and home. Our dog has some health issues and he was so attentive to her and communicative with us, we always know that when he’s there that they’re in the best care. He’s our go to guy every time. Couldn’t recommend more!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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.















