House Sitting Chestnut

“Delilah was amazing with my doggie boi!!! Definitely hope to hire Delilah again next time I travel! Totally went the extra mile picking up my dog’s medication when I accidentally packed it in my luggage.”

Robert S.

“Miles was so great with Kip. He walked him, went lots of pics and took absolutely fantastic care of our house too. Will absolutely book him again.”

Jake L.

“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.”

Spencer Z.

About: I’ve spent pretty much my entire life surrounded by animals. Growing up in Greece, my parents and I regularly took in stray dogs and cats and gave them permanent homes. At our peak, we had four dogs and six cats at the same time, most of whom simply walked into our backyard one day and apparently thought, “Yep, this will do!” They never left. Since moving to Austin five years ago, I’ve been pet sitting for friends and, thanks to word of mouth, friends of friends (and eventually people I had never met, which I take as a good sign). I’ve cared for dogs and cats of different breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities, and have been trusted with walks, check-ins, feeding, playtime, and overnight stays. I’m very comfortable around animals and fully accept that while you’re away, your pet is the boss and I’m merely the staff. And yes, that’s Anna, our Westie, in my profile picture. She still lives with my parents in Greece, and whenever I FaceTime them, she is required to appear on screen first. My parents have accepted their place in the hierarchy. I’m a graduate student at UT, which gives me a pretty flexible schedule. Even on days when I need to be on campus, I often come home during my lunch break.
 My days usually start around 6 a.m. with a workout and wind down around 10 p.m. with a book in bed, so I’m happy to accommodate both early risers and pets who take their beauty sleep very seriously. Walks, playtime, meals, check-ins, and plenty of attention can easily fit into my daily routine. If your pet loves a routine, I’m your person. I know how much animals rely on familiarity, especially when their humans are away, so I’ll follow their normal feeding, walking, medication, and bedtime routines as closely as possible. I’m active and always happy to go for a long neighborhood walk—or, if you live downtown, your dog and I may become regulars on the trail. But I’m equally committed to the important work of doing absolutely nothing. If your pet prefers couch time, they’re welcome to join me while I read. I’ll handle the book; they can handle the naps. Above all, I’ll treat your home and your pet with the same care and respect I’d want someone to show mine, and I’m happy to send plenty of updates and photos while you’re away.

“Kim was great! She helped out in a pinch and took great care of my senior pup, even triple checking on medications when I said one thing and wrote a different thing down in my directions. Will definitely book again if she’ll have us!”

Nina C.

“Danika took such good care of our girl, Bella! We adopted Bella a few months ago so we wanted to leave her with someone great and Danika met us ahead of time so Bella would be comfortable. She sent updates and cute photos too - Great overall everything!”

Ben P.

“Mia was great with Chewie! She is also easy to communicate with and was very responsive.”

Lyndsi P.

“Christine has been a great sitter for my two dogs- one who can be very slow to trust sitters and she always keeps me informed with pictures and dogs are happy!”

Lauren S.

“Kaile was such a great dogsitter. She took great care of our girl and was communicative and responsible. We would definitely hire Kaile again!”

Gillian B.

“Grace was amazing as always! She’s very communicative and genuinely cares about animals. She gave me peace of mind while I was away by sending continuous updates and pictures! She took great care of my home, and I’ve already booked with her for my next outing ♥️”

Julia T.

“Rasika was amazing to work with. I needed someone very last minute and she was very fast to respond and arrange for us to introduce her to Ekko. She has good experience working with dogs and is great at ensuring they are comfortable and relaxed. She sent very frequent updates and photos during her time with Ekko to show things are going well. Highly recommend working with her!”

Christopher G.

“My husband and I needed a sitter for a quick trip we had. Anne responded quickly, met the dogs before hand and took amazing care of our fur babies while we were away! We will definitely be rebooking :)”

Amber G.

“Mia accepted a last minute 5 day stay after another rover sitter cancelled 30hrs before the start of our booking. She was so kind to make a meet and greet work same day. She took great care of Clyde, sent photos and was proactive and promptly responsive with her communication while we were gone, and left our house in great condition — washed our sheets, took out the trash, 0 dirty dishes. 10/10 recommend her for not only great dependable care but also being a lifesaver so last minute. Thank you, Mia!!!”

Kylie J.

“Absolute professional! Lydia house-sat for our cat and dog, and she left the house in immaculate condition, with a very happy pup and cat. She was flexible with our needs and fantastic with communication. We highly recommend her!”

Kendra R.

“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!”

Sydney D.

“Katharine was great! She was able to accommodate a last minute request to care for our pup after another sitter canceled last minute. Easy to communicate with and dependable. Would rebook again!”

Tessa C.

“Nic was just great. I have one pretty large dog and a medium German shepherd and he handled them very well. Everyone was happy when I got home. He also took care of my two cats, which was amazing. He also gave me some great tips and advice on handling my dogs and gave me great suggestions on new gear for them. I will definitely be using Nic again.”

Laura C.

“Alice was so friendly and communicative, and our pets loved her immediately! I loved all the photos she sent during her stay. We’ll definitely invite her back!”

Emily E.

“Zoe was great with my pup! I’ve been hesitant to leave him home alone and Zoe allowed me to enjoy a night out without worry! Highly highly recommend them for your pet sitting needs!”

Brendan P.

“Amazing. I felt so comfortable with Tiffany taking care of my two small dogs and my house. I came home and they were well taken care of as well as the house. Definitely using again!!”

Donna M.