Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Central East Austin, Austin
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1. Sarah P.
“Sarah was so sweet with jellie! She’s a semi shy dog and I know that she’s comfortable if she goes to the bathroom during first visit. Sarah made her feel comfortable while I was away and I am so grateful for that!! If you have a shy dog Sarah should be your go to!!”
2. Lillian M.
“Lillian was great! Very friendly, had no issues with communication or the cat care itself. She sent photos each check in and I had no worries during my travel.”
3. Katherine K.
“Katherine was great! Took good care of my cat while I was out of town. She seemed experienced and I felt good about leaving my cat in her care!”
4. Sierra N.
“Sierra was excellent. I think our cats now prefer her over us. She quickly made friends with our shy cats, figured out their morning routine, and spent a lot of time with them. Her daily photos and updates were perfect. I highly recommend her. She was super fast at communication and helped with a few things around the house that weren't expected (checked the mail, etc.). Would do business with again.”
5. William Y.
“William was very attentive and provided regular updates with pictures & detailed information about how my cat was doing! Would absolutely book again.”
6. James R.
“Literally do not use anyone else anymore. James is one of those pet sitters you can rely on to treat your pets like your own, send a ton of pics, and genuinely take great care of your pets.”
7. Kirren R.
“Kirren was great!”
8. Julia P.
“Julia took care of Gryffin for 10 days. She maintained constant communication, and worked with me while out of state. I had no worries about Gryffin for the entire trip. Thank you!!”
9. Parker H.
“Parker was great at communicating and took great care of our anxious doggo! We are very grateful. Thank you Parker!”
10. Zoe Z.
“Zoe did a fantastic job, always attentive to my messages and treating my cats well! She is kind and good with animals, I would highly recommend her!”
11. Arantxa I.
“Arantxa did awesome with shadow. Was nervous as it was my first time using rover and have a dog with anxiety but had zero issues! She was very communicative and sent lots of pictures. Would definitely recommend”
12. Laura B.
“Laura stepped in to take care of my two cats after another sitter cancelled last minute. Laura was super attentive, great communicator, flexible to accommodate the schedule I needed, always on time, followed instructions to the letter, and provided a ton of updates and photos!! My two cats loved her from the first moment and her outstanding level of service gave me peace of mind, knowing that my cats were in great hands while I was out of town. Laura is my new go-to sitter from now on!!”
13. Crystal G.
“Crystal was great! I came into town to evacuate from the storms in Houston and needed a sitter while I explored Austin! She was wonderful and if I lived closer I would use her more often!”
14. Cecilia R.
“Cecilia took my last minute request to check in on my cat and was so easy to communicate with. She even was able to successfully give Gordo his oral meds. Would absolutely book again!”
15. Mara H.
“Mara was perfect. She was great with communication, really got along well with my cat Cook, and took care of everything. Very professional, great with pets, and I would highly recommend her!”
16. Eunice G.
“Eunice was so great with our pups ! They loved her right away even though one of them can be kind of grumpy. She took AMAZING photos of our babies while we were away which gave us such ease and she helped us last minute when our family pet sitter canceled last minute. She made it work to be there for us and I would def recommend and we will use her again!”
17. Cassandra & Jason K.
“Amazing! I had all sorts of complications that they worked through with me to make sure my dog was taken care of! They answered all my questions”
18. Jesse L.
“Jesse is my total go-to as my older cat needs 2x visits & Jesse has always been SUPER reliable. She also sends cute photos of her playing with him, not just dumping some food in a bowl. She's such a gem!”
19. Ashley W.
“Ashley was amazing taking care of our fur child for 10 days. She was professional and sent us photos every day! 10/10 would recommend Ashley!”
20. Ramajana D.
“Ramajana was fantastic! She was prompt, reliable, and took great care of my cats while I was away. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter—and I’d love to have her look after my kitties again in the future!”
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2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
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Why Choose Rover?
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Central East Austin on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about £25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Central East Austin.
Rover makes it easy to find Central East Austin pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.
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