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“Danielle did a great job! My cat is diabetic and gets insulin 2X a day. This was the first time being away from him since he was diagnosed. Danielle came over and met Blue Jeans prior to my trip and was very communicative throughout my trip and sent pictures every day. If you need a pet sitter, I highly recommend Danielle.”
“Sallie was AMAZING with our 3 pups (1 medium sized, 2 large.) They loved her and she took the best care of them 💛.”
“Kayla, was was wonderful. She took great of our senior kitty. I did not have one worry about my fur baby under her care while I was on vacation. Thank you so much Kayla. Would love to use you again in the future.”
“Jessica is wonderful. She takes extra care of your fur babies!”
“Katie is wonderful! She is attentive to detail and communicative and loves on our dogs like they're her own! She also doesn't hesitate to ask questions to clarify instructions if need be!”
About: I have Boston terriers, cats, goats, an a donkey. I grew up on a small farm. I have rested animals from birth and up. I'm a mother of 6, with 11 grandkids and 2 great grandkids. I'm a 10 month employee for West Wilkes High school as a bus driver and custodian. I'm free most of the summer since I'm only a 10 month Wilkes County School employee. When school is in I work from 6-8am and 11:30-5:30pm. I live on a 10 acre small farm that I grew up on. My dogs have a fenced in yard and a doggie door. They have their own bedroom for when we are away from home and sleep with me at night. They are feed twice a day and have a monthly barkbox subscription.
About: 50 years of experience, grew up on a dairy farm, currently have three horses, twenty three chickens and three dogs on a ranch style farm. I am semi retired so I have plenty of time to take care of your animals as well as my own, I am pretty flexible all week as well as weekends. I will take care of your pets as if they were my own, animals that live with us are considered family and family always comes first.
“Alyssa has been a great caretaker for my Callie. I’ve booked her three times and will continue to request her when I have to go out of town.”
About: I have had animals all my life. I grew up with four dogs, a cat, and a bird! We rescued all of them and gave them a loving home full of attention and all the treats they could ever want. I would also pet sit for friends every so often. Because of this, I have learned a lot about everything that comes with being a pet owner. I now live here in North Carolina with my boyfriend and we have our sweet cat, Pretzel. I currently have a full-time job in West Jefferson. I am available for drop ins anytime during the weekends and late afternoon/nights during the week. I can do drop ins and do whatever I need to do to care for your pet whether that's playing with them, feeding them, or changing the litter. I can also walk dogs as well!
About: My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting. I have been a dog sitter and have been boarding dogs for 3+ years. I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "fur baby". I grew up with a household of furry friends! I currently work from home so I am able to dedicate quality time for the care of your pet. I am available Mon-Friday as well as weekends. I have an electric fence for my pup but when I pet sit, no pup goes out without supervision and on a leash. I allow pets to be comfortable in my home too but if you need them crated, I can accommodate that too.
“Even though Cheyanne has not seen Poppy she can tell that she is eating and going potty good job???”
About: Dogs are our family and I will treat them as so. I have taken care of other families dogs since I was 12 and have had dogs since I was 3. I am a big dog fan and love any breed. I am a student so my schedule is very flexible in between classes. I can take care of animals before and after my classes if needed. I will always respect your house and your rules that you set inside your home. Please make me aware of any rules you would like respected.
“Destiny was amazing and very flexible and understanding with my schedule and needs. She provided amazing care to my girls and they were always so happy to see her. I highly recommend Destiny for your pet needs”
“As always she took great care of Moon. Very trustworthy.”
“Caitlin was absolutely fantastic. She relieved our anxiety of leaving our babies and was just such a wonderful human being. Definitely recommend her if you ever need someone to watch your fur babies!”
“Sarah was great. Good communication and she offered to come over on her own time before our trip to meet the dogs.”
“Camille was great with our dog. She was timely and did more than I even requested. She also brought our Amazon delivery into the house. We would definitely book with her again.”
About: I have been taking care of dogs and cats since I was 20 years old, I am now 61. I am an avid animal lover. I am off in the summer. I work as a kindergarten teacher during the year. I am looking for part time work to supplement my income. I am available all day.When school starts my hours will be limited. I have had a background check with the public school system in NC as well. I love children and animals. I can give references upon request.
About: I grew up with my mom raising dogs. There’s never been a shortage of dogs in my life. I also have 2 dogs and a cat! I currently work Saturday/Sunday (all day). I’d love to help you on the week days that you are needing coverage. My schedule is somewhat flexible. I am diligent about your pets and will do everything in my power to keep them safe while they are in my care. I love animals.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs all ages and breeds. I have 2 dogs. I’ve given baths, walks and medication to all ages. I’ve had dogs from 10 pounds up to 130 pounds. I currently don’t have a full time job. My availability is open and I could check on your pets anytime you’d like me and make sure they’re very well taken care of. I have 2 friendly dogs. I also have 2 cats that stay to themselves. My yard isn’t fenced in but we do have a little fenced in area. I could crate your dog if needed.
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Danielle S.Star Sitter
“Danielle did a great job! My cat is diabetic and gets insulin 2X a day. This was the first time being away from him since he was diagnosed. Danielle came over and met Blue Jeans prior to my trip and was very communicative throughout my trip and sent pictures every day. If you need a pet sitter, I highly recommend Danielle.”
Sallie R.
“Sallie was AMAZING with our 3 pups (1 medium sized, 2 large.) They loved her and she took the best care of them 💛.”
Kayla H.
“Kayla, was was wonderful. She took great of our senior kitty. I did not have one worry about my fur baby under her care while I was on vacation. Thank you so much Kayla. Would love to use you again in the future.”
Jessica M.
“Jessica is wonderful. She takes extra care of your fur babies!”
Katie P.
“Katie is wonderful! She is attentive to detail and communicative and loves on our dogs like they're her own! She also doesn't hesitate to ask questions to clarify instructions if need be!”
Tanya N.
“Tanya is a truly responsible and loving pet caregiver! Our dog was very happy and relaxed. Her dedicated care gave us complete peace of mind.”
Philip W.
“Philip is the best sitter for my pets I have ever had. He cares for my dogs and horses like they are his own. He is reliable and always follows my instructions completely. I highly recommend Philip to care for your pets.”
Alyssa T.
“Alyssa has been a great caretaker for my Callie. I’ve booked her three times and will continue to request her when I have to go out of town.”
Madison W.
About: I have had animals all my life. I grew up with four dogs, a cat, and a bird! We rescued all of them and gave them a loving home full of attention and all the treats they could ever want. I would also pet sit for friends every so often. Because of this, I have learned a lot about everything that comes with being a pet owner. I now live here in North Carolina with my boyfriend and we have our sweet cat, Pretzel. I currently have a full-time job in West Jefferson. I am available for drop ins anytime during the weekends and late afternoon/nights during the week. I can do drop ins and do whatever I need to do to care for your pet whether that's playing with them, feeding them, or changing the litter. I can also walk dogs as well!
Deborah T.
About: My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting. I have been a dog sitter and have been boarding dogs for 3+ years. I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "fur baby". I grew up with a household of furry friends! I currently work from home so I am able to dedicate quality time for the care of your pet. I am available Mon-Friday as well as weekends. I have an electric fence for my pup but when I pet sit, no pup goes out without supervision and on a leash. I allow pets to be comfortable in my home too but if you need them crated, I can accommodate that too.
Cheyanne W.
“Even though Cheyanne has not seen Poppy she can tell that she is eating and going potty good job???”
Rachel B.
“Rachel grew up with two dogs in her household and knows what it takes to love and care for pets. She is a responsible person that is good with communicating to owners and prioritizes pet needs. She loves animals and it shows. I would highly recommend.”
Destiny W.
“Destiny was amazing and very flexible and understanding with my schedule and needs. She provided amazing care to my girls and they were always so happy to see her. I highly recommend Destiny for your pet needs”
Joyce G.
“As always she took great care of Moon. Very trustworthy.”
Caitlin P.
“Caitlin was absolutely fantastic. She relieved our anxiety of leaving our babies and was just such a wonderful human being. Definitely recommend her if you ever need someone to watch your fur babies!”
Sarah J.
“Sarah was great. Good communication and she offered to come over on her own time before our trip to meet the dogs.”
Camille C.
“Camille was great with our dog. She was timely and did more than I even requested. She also brought our Amazon delivery into the house. We would definitely book with her again.”
Yvette S.
“Yvette always does such a good job when she stays at our place to watch Zeus and Charley. She follows instructions perfectly, gives them lots of love and play time. I never worry when we go in vacation because I know I’m leaving them in responsible hands.”
Heather S.
“Heather took remarkable care of my fur baby. She goes above and beyond! She even painted her toe nails. I would highly recommend Heather. She is the epitome of a true animal lover.”
Ashlen D.
“Ashlen is the best caregiver for our fur babies! She pays attention to detail, and gives each of them the love and attention they need while we’re gone. Ashlen is reliable and trustworthy and our animals love seeing her.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Austin on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 18 cat sitters in Austin. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Austin cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Austin.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Austin cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 18 cat sitters in Austin on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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