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“She is so great with Hank, our rescue dog. Goes above and beyond in walks, playing with him, and taking great photos. So respectful of our home. Hope to use her again!”
“Melondy was great! We booked this trip over a month ago and it unfortunately landed during the weekend of the winter storm and she was still very understanding. Our two gremlins were super happy when we returned and had a great time.”
“Mo did a fantastic job taking care of our senior dog. Mo’s experience showed when asking for every possible detail on how best to care for both animals. Communicated very well, and kept everything nice and clean. Highly recommend.”
“Our dog does not like people other than my wife really. But she took to Christine on day one and was climbing into her lap that night. It is such a relief to know someone who gets along with our dog is taking care of them. Would definitely hire again!”
“It was so great to be able to rely on Dina for the best service possible for my Kaila. Kaila is a high energy pup and I was so grateful for Dina to make sure that she would be all tired out and happy to see me home! I highly recommend Dina - she's wonderful with Kaila!! I would have given this 10 stars if there was an option. thanks, Dina!”
“Marissa did a great job dog sitting and watching our house. She was attentive to our dogs and seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of them. We felt comfortable leaving them in her care. She sent updates and photos daily as to how the day went. The dogs seemed to like her too. We feel confident we found our person and will be booking with again. 10 out of 10!!”
“Brittany took great care of my pup, Beau! Her dog Duke got along well with Beau too which was a bonus. Brittany sent tons of photos/videos and text updates while we were gone which really put my anxious mind at ease. I can tell Beau was spoiled while we were gone and got lots of love and walks. I think my pup will really miss having another dog friend around too. And she also took care of our fish. We will definitely use Brittany (and Duke) again!”
“Mary is awesome! She's very communicative and gives our dogs the extra attention they need while we're away. She's very reliable and really came through when my travel plans home were cancelled unexpectedly and she was able to extend her stay for an extra day.”
“Jolene was wonderful! Very communicative, took great care of our boys and left our house looking just like when we left. I’m so appreciative of her, she made our week long vacation stress free!”
“Melissa was great! The dogs loved her and were perfectly taken care of. Very responsive and sent pictures and videos while we were gone to make it a little easier to be away from them. Will absolutely book again!”
“Cienne took great care of my pups! She stayed at my home and sent lots of updates which I love. My girls looked very happy and comfortable. Will definitely have her over again!”
“Erica did a great job watching our yellow lab Maddie during our two week vacation. She gave Maddie lots of cuddles and activity, gave us frequent photo updates, was easy to communicate with, and was very flexible when we decided to extend our vacation last minute. She also took great care of our house. Would definitely recommend her!”
“Ludovic took such good care of my boy. He came highly recommended from a friend and I absolutely understand why. The experience was night and day from other sitters I have had in the past. I was out of the country and very nervous to leave my baby, but knowing Ludovic was there, loving him like his own, made a world of difference and allowed me to actually relax! My boy Harvey has picked up some good habits over the stay too, which is a plus! I received numerous photos and videos a day, ensuring me Harvey was happy and healthy. Ludovic went above and beyond, unexpectedly cleaning up the house so nicely when he left. I feel like I've finally found a sitter that allows me to feel completely at ease away from my baby - the amount of time he spent with him at home was beyond appreciated. I knew it was a good fit when he first came in to meet Harvey and immediately sat on the floor to love on him.”
“Havana is an exceptional dog sitter—trustworthy, communicative, and truly wonderful with dogs! My pup, Buckley, absolutely adores her and is always happy and well cared for after their time together. I have complete peace of mind knowing he’s in such great hands. Highly recommend her services—10/10!”
“Will 100% book another house sitting with Steven! I do not leave my anxious and timid Chihuahua with just anyone. She requires time to get to know people before trusting them. I was leaving for a day trip and needed someone to stay with my girl. Steve was easy to book and communicative throughout the entire process. We had a couple hours of overlap between me leaving and him coming in to take care of her. Within the first few minutes of meeting him and discussing her needs, I could tell he was going to be able to win my pup over. He kept me updated and let me know how she was doing at several points. It was so reassuring to have an attentive individual keep her happy and let me be worry-free for my trip. Thanks, Steven, for your patience and I appreciate you being so warm towards my pup! If you have a rescue pup, like mine, and are nervous about who to leave them with, Steven is your guy!”
“Elle is an incredible human with an amazing talent for loving and caring for animals. She was so sweet, kind, patient and loving with my pup! She was also incredibly respectful in my home and left it spotless, even after I told her not to do any chores. She took her job seriously, was professional, and did AMAZINGLY! She will be my preferred dog sitter for a long, long time. Thank you do much Elle!”
“Jewel was great with my senior pup, Missy! She even found some creative ways to get her to eat, which I’m still doing because it worked so well. Jewel truly cared and I can’t recommend her enough! I was so nervous to leave Missy behind with someone other than family, but she was great and provided updates while I was away.”
Over 5,128 pet parents in Austin have booked house sitting
Austin pet parents share their Rover experiences
Anjana was one of the best pet sitters I’ve ever used. She took such great care of my baby and also maintained an open line of communication. I felt so much better knowing that I could always reach her. She sent photo updates daily and was just so fabulous. Could not recommend her more highly!
We had a great experience with Sara while we were away for the week. She kept us updated with regular photos and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind, and her communication was excellent throughout the entire stay. When we got home, Izzy was happy and well cared for, and our home was exactly as we left it. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and can't wait for next time!
Amelia was absolutely amazing and so sweet! We vibed with her instantly and she took such good care of our animals for a whole week! She even helped administer my cats medication and he is super finicky about it! She’s for sure our new forever sitter and we can’t wait for our babies to stay with her again! They made them feel happy and comfortable the entire time!
Khush & Bonnie had the best time together - plenty of walks, snuggles, and treats. She was extremely attentive and proactive when sending updates. Plenty of adorable pictures and some videos were also included. I traveled worry-free seeing and hearing that Bonnie was happy and in good hands. When I returned, Bonnie was happy and healthy. I hope we can have Khush over again soon! 😄
Rachna was absolutely amazing! My girl (dog) was entirely comfortable with her. From the moment that I met Rachna, it was clear that she adores dogs and that mine would be well cared for with her. Rachna went above and beyond in helping to ease my stress at leaving my girl for so long and I couldn't recommend her more.
Paige was an outstanding sitter for my guy Petey. She consistently kept me in the loop with texts, photos, and videos. When my flight was canceled last minute and I needed to have Petey looked after another day she was flexible with her schedule and was able to help me out! I would absolutely recommend Paige for any kind of pet sitting you are looking for. She is top-notch.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Barbara watched our two dogs for two weeks while we were away for our wedding and honeymoon + also stayed in our home. From start to finish, everything was handled absolutely perfectly! We received tons of thoughtful updates throughout each day which made it so easy to relax and fully enjoy our time away knowing our babies were in such good hands! It was clear the dogs were happy/comfortable and very loved the whole time. On top of that, she treated our home as if it were her own. We came back to a house that was absolutely spotless. We’re truly incredibly grateful for the level of care she provided. Barbara was outstanding in every way!
Lucienne was the BEST! I was very nervous to introduce my cats to a new sitter as they had the same one for 4 years, but Lucienne was so gentle and loving that they warmed up in no time. She played with them, left entertaining cat tv on for them when she left, and kept the place clean. She also consistently sent photos and videos. Thanks so much Lucienne!
Caroline was wonderful! She stayed at our house with our cats, and we felt so comfortable knowing they were in such good hands. Our kitties can be a little shy, but they absolutely loved her. She sent lots of sweet updates and photos, watered our plants, and left the house spotless. She was communicative, thoughtful, and went above and beyond. We’d be so happy to have her stay with them again!
Sonya was a life saver! My cat Misty is undergoing treatment for lymphoma and I was stressed about having to leave her to go on a trip that had been planned for a while. Sonya was wonderful though, she made sure Misty took her medicine and kept her and my other cat, Bix, company while my boyfriend and I were away. She took great care of our home and sent pictures of the kitties often! It was a relief to know that they were in great hands!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Austin is $50
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Austin average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
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 Jun 2026 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 4,665 house sitters in Austin. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Austin house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Austin have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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.
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