Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Dawson, Austin, TX
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Top rated Dawson pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Alicia took great care of my pups while I was out of town and was extremely flexible when I needed to extend care due to my trip home being delayed. Will absolutely use Alicia again in the future!”

“Misha helped us out with somewhat last minute care for our cats and we are so lucky to have found him. He was very communicative, sent us tons of picture updates, and definitely went above and beyond. We definitely hope to be repeat customers!”

“Lillian is the best! She’s super flexible, great with my girl, and is trustworthy! She’s always on time, and leaves Daisy happy and ready to nap! Highly recommend!”

“Madeline is fantastic: she responds quickly and communicates clearly, is easy to work with and most importantly takes wonderful care of your pets. I highly recommend her! This was my first time ever using Rover too, so I was quite nervous. But she was totally reliable, honest and caring. Thanks again!”

About: Me and pets…we just get each other, you know? I’ve been taking care of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, turtles, geckos, and more since I was a child. (Before I go on, both of my cats are currently staying with my parents — so I have plenty of room for your pet!) I’m close to my sister, and her senior pug, Lola, and new puppy, Ruby, are my sweet nieces — I’ve cared for them like they’re my own many times over the years. (I can’t wait to get my own dog someday!) I also love to foster all kinds of animals, from puppies to new cat moms and their 8 tiny kittens. In fact, I adopted my second cat, Dusty, after fostering and falling in love with her from APA three years ago. I adopted my senior cat, Minerva, almost 14 years ago from a Brooklyn shelter. I’m a freelance writer and editor who works from home and loves to be outside, which is why Rover is perfect for me. Whether I’m taking your pup on a long walk (my favorite thing in the world) or cuddling up with your kitty at home, I’m excited to meet your furry best friend! I’m a freelance writer who works from home and sets my own schedule. I also don’t currently have pets in my home. So I have a lot of flexibility to visit your home, take your pet on walks, or host them in my home! My home is currently pet free and safe and ready to welcome your pet. They can even sleep in the bed if they feel like cuddling!

“Ive definitely had a bad experience with rover sitters before and almost deleted the app. Let me tell you, Christine turned it around for me, this is the second time using her and she’s amazing. Punctual, leaves details about her trip, and it puts my mind at ease. Plus my kitties love her!!! Could not recommend her enough!!”

About: Growing up, we had two small dogs and a grouchy old cat. When I was 22, I adopted my own kitten who was found in a barn and later at 25, adopted another kitten. I absolutely adore pets and will make sure that I’ve spent enough time with them to make them feel loved even when you are away. I’m the go-to pet sitter in my family and have traveled to Florida, Denver and Chicago to take care of different relatives dogs. This included a dog with a sensitive stomach/strict diet and an older deaf/blind dog needing different medications throughout the day. I would love to adapt a puppy now, but it does not make sense for me as I tend to travel on the weekends at least once a month. So, I’m on Rover looking to get my animal fix and am so excited about it! I’m fully remote and have a flexible work day, which allows me to easily spend ample time with your dog or cat! I’d love to keep them company while you are busy. I plan on following your instructions on how to best interact with your pet and make them feel safe. However your pet needs to be greeted and left after visiting them, I’ll make sure to follow those instructions.
“Jazzsminn is both friendly and professional. She provided great care of Annie and sent updates and photos every visit. I recommend her without reservation!”

“Mary was great! She stayed with my 8 week old puppy while I left the house for a bit. She kept my girl busy and happy while I was gone. She took some great pictures of her too!”

“Shanda is the best! She’s attentive to Penelope’s needs and keeps me in the loop while they are together. I fully trust her and will definitely work with her again.”

“Kate did so great with our pups! We were in Austin for the weekend and she came to the Airbnb and took perfect care of the doggies without ever meeting them before this weekend.”
“Sierra did a great job taking care of my cat while I was out of town. We got lots of pictures of him playing and getting treats and pets. I will definitely be booking with Sierra again!”

“Mia was an excellent sitter for my fur baby. Sent pics and communicated very well during the booking. I felt that my dog was in good hands and will definitely rebook with her for my next vacation.”

“Tara is truly the best! I booked her last minute over the holidays and she made it work in her schedule. No questions asked and took great care of my kitties! She goes above and beyond and I would’ve been stranded without her.”

“Lauren was everything we could’ve hoped for in a dog sitter and much more. We were nervous to leave our reactive 10 lbs Daschund with a Rover for the very first time. We’d never been away from him for so long and he is picky about who he likes interacting with. Paddington was anxious during the meet and greet, but Lauren reassured us he would be fine. It definitely was! When we returned, Ton seemed just as happy as when we left him. Lauren was very communicative, gave amazing written and visual updates for each drop-in. The update photos showed us that Paddington loved cuddling with Lauren and felt safe with her. She followed every instruction and really went over and beyond to make sure the house would stay warm and safe for Paddington when a winter storm arrived. Lauren made us feel like we left our little guy with a trusted friend!”

“She went above and beyond for us during an emergency with our cat, Gato. She was so kind and compassionate and stepped in to help coordinate care, drive him to the vet, and stay with him through the process. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and genuinely caring.”
“Tallya is super sweet and dependable! She drops in on Kodak and plays fetch with her while I’m away for work. Kodak loves hanging out with her and we are so happy to have found her!!! Thanks for all your help Tallya!!!”

Dawson pet parents share their Rover experiences
Leslie was great, and not just totally on top of it all, perfectly communicative and good with our pups, but warm and easygoing besides. Part of what made our trip so enjoyable was knowing Leslie was taking care of things and seeing her reports/photos three times a day when she walked and fed them. I was actually a little jealous of how happy our terrier looked lounging on our couch with her!

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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 Dawson.
Rover makes it easy to find Dawson 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.
Note: If your pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.


















