House Sitting in Downtown, Austin
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“Arantxa was absolutely amazing with my dog who can be standoff-ish. Communication with her was quick and easy, she sent frequent updates including lots of pictures and videos. My pup warmed up to her very quickly. She’s kind and caring and I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.”



“Christine is always amazing with our pups! We get picture updates and I never have to worry about the dogs while we are on vacation! I know that they are super happy with her and that’s such a great peace of mind for us!”


“Daria was absolutely wonderful! She kept in touch and coordinated with me excellently! She was extremely flexible to my chaotic schedule and she sent so many wonderful photos with my baby cat! My cat is usually pretty shy but she cozied right up! Daria also provided updates on how much my cat was eating and if she seemed engaged. Really appreciate that. Daria also left my apartment much cleaner than I left it for her hahah!! Daria is a wonderful sitter, I absolutely recommend her if your looking for a house/pet sitter!”


“Erica is absolutely fantastic! She went above and beyond in caring for my dog, not only following all of my directions to the letter but also giving him extra love and attention. She took him on special outings, including a fun trip to the River Yard Bar, and made sure I got plenty of photos along the way. Her communication was excellent with consistent updates, quick responses, and genuine care that gave me total peace of mind while I was away. I can’t recommend Erica enough for anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and caring dog sitter!”



“Elizabeth did an amazing job taking care of our dog and house while we were out of town! She was great with sending updates and photos of our sweet pup throughout the week! She was very responsive and answered any messages/questions that we had right away! She even cleaned the sheets/towels put them back before she left! The house was spotless when we arrived home! We really appreciate everything Elizabeth did for us! We will definitely be using her again!”


“Yuliia has been a rebooking for a couple of years now. Definitely our preferred Rover. She does such a great job with our animals, and takes AMAZING pictures of them while we're away!”


“Matt has been an excellent communicator and pet sitter. He demonstrates so much care and concern for our pets and he will be a go-to for us well into the future. We give Matt our highest recommendation”


“We love having Ana stay at our house and watch our cats and dogs. She is the first sitter who has been able to get our shy kitty to come out and let her pet him - she is a cat whisperer! She always treats out home with a lot of respect and we come home to find everything just as we left it. She also takes the cutest pics of our crew to share with us while we're away. We couldn't be happier!”


“Tiffany was fantastic! Our pug, Rita, was certainly loved on while we were away. She sent pics daily with an update. Our return flight was delayed and she was flexible and stayed longer than we had originally asked making a stressful travel day a lot easier. The house was super clean as well which was a bonus! We will definitely request Tiffany again!”


“Woody was pawsitively the best dog sitter! We received daily updates, pictures and videos of our pack enjoying Woody’s company. We have four senior dogs that require a bit more patience and care now that they are in their golden years, it was such a relief knowing they were in good hands while we were away. We highly recommend Woody and will book again!”


“Grace did an amazing job taking care of our pups and house! She was super communicative and went above and beyond with her care of the dogs and house. We felt super happy coming home and would definitely book again.”


“Needed a last minute house sitter and reached out to Aniela and she was great. Walked, fed, and sent daily updates of the dogs with pictures. Will rebook in the future and would definitely recommend”


“Cori was an awesome sitter. We felt super confident that Abbey the dog was in good hands while we were away. We'll definitely have Cori sit for us again in the future and would recommend to anyone else looking for someone to watch their furry buds!”


“Katelyn was super flexible in watching my pup Ran’na last minute. Ran’na takes time to warm up to strangers but loved Katelyn immediately! I will definitely be rebooking Katelyn next time I need someone to keep Ran’na company.”


“Sarah is very professional and did an outstanding job watching our 3 doggies at our home while we were on a trip abroad. She was very attentive and caring with them, having no issues maintaining needed supplements and looking out for the special needs of our blind pup. She walked them regularly, stayed in touch and sent us fun pictures. When we got home the dogs were doing great and the house was immaculate. We are so grateful to Sarah and hope she sits for us again!”


“David & Lauren were fantastic pet sitting our dog and cat over a long weekend!! They were very communicative and great with the animals! I would definitely recommend them to family and friends!”


“Barbra is awesome! She housesat and took care of my dog on short notice and she was just wonderful in every way. Barbra is highly communicative with updates and pictures. My dog loved her and she took excellent care of my home my furry friend. I would absolutely hire Barbra again!”

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Arantxa I.Star Sitter

“Arantxa was absolutely amazing with my dog who can be standoff-ish. Communication with her was quick and easy, she sent frequent updates including lots of pictures and videos. My pup warmed up to her very quickly. She’s kind and caring and I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.”




Christine & Felipe C.Star Sitter

“Christine is always amazing with our pups! We get picture updates and I never have to worry about the dogs while we are on vacation! I know that they are super happy with her and that’s such a great peace of mind for us!”


Daria K.Star Sitter

“Daria was absolutely wonderful! She kept in touch and coordinated with me excellently! She was extremely flexible to my chaotic schedule and she sent so many wonderful photos with my baby cat! My cat is usually pretty shy but she cozied right up! Daria also provided updates on how much my cat was eating and if she seemed engaged. Really appreciate that. Daria also left my apartment much cleaner than I left it for her hahah!! Daria is a wonderful sitter, I absolutely recommend her if your looking for a house/pet sitter!”


Erica C.Star Sitter

“Erica is absolutely fantastic! She went above and beyond in caring for my dog, not only following all of my directions to the letter but also giving him extra love and attention. She took him on special outings, including a fun trip to the River Yard Bar, and made sure I got plenty of photos along the way. Her communication was excellent with consistent updates, quick responses, and genuine care that gave me total peace of mind while I was away. I can’t recommend Erica enough for anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and caring dog sitter!”




Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter


“Elizabeth did an amazing job taking care of our dog and house while we were out of town! She was great with sending updates and photos of our sweet pup throughout the week! She was very responsive and answered any messages/questions that we had right away! She even cleaned the sheets/towels put them back before she left! The house was spotless when we arrived home! We really appreciate everything Elizabeth did for us! We will definitely be using her again!”


Yuliia P.
Star Sitter


“Yuliia has been a rebooking for a couple of years now. Definitely our preferred Rover. She does such a great job with our animals, and takes AMAZING pictures of them while we're away!”


Matthew M.

“Matt has been an excellent communicator and pet sitter. He demonstrates so much care and concern for our pets and he will be a go-to for us well into the future. We give Matt our highest recommendation”


Ana P.Star Sitter

“We love having Ana stay at our house and watch our cats and dogs. She is the first sitter who has been able to get our shy kitty to come out and let her pet him - she is a cat whisperer! She always treats out home with a lot of respect and we come home to find everything just as we left it. She also takes the cutest pics of our crew to share with us while we're away. We couldn't be happier!”


Tiffany L.Star Sitter

“Tiffany was fantastic! Our pug, Rita, was certainly loved on while we were away. She sent pics daily with an update. Our return flight was delayed and she was flexible and stayed longer than we had originally asked making a stressful travel day a lot easier. The house was super clean as well which was a bonus! We will definitely request Tiffany again!”


Woody H.Star Sitter

“Woody was pawsitively the best dog sitter! We received daily updates, pictures and videos of our pack enjoying Woody’s company. We have four senior dogs that require a bit more patience and care now that they are in their golden years, it was such a relief knowing they were in good hands while we were away. We highly recommend Woody and will book again!”


Michael P.Star Sitter

“Michael was great. Provided updates with pictures every few hours and answered right away any time I had a question. Would definitely rebook in the future.”


Grace V.Star Sitter

“Grace did an amazing job taking care of our pups and house! She was super communicative and went above and beyond with her care of the dogs and house. We felt super happy coming home and would definitely book again.”


Aniela M.

“Needed a last minute house sitter and reached out to Aniela and she was great. Walked, fed, and sent daily updates of the dogs with pictures. Will rebook in the future and would definitely recommend”


Sadie H.Star Sitter

“Sadie was great! Very communicative, responsive, and gave updates. Would recommend:)”


Corinne B.Star Sitter

“Cori was an awesome sitter. We felt super confident that Abbey the dog was in good hands while we were away. We'll definitely have Cori sit for us again in the future and would recommend to anyone else looking for someone to watch their furry buds!”


Katelyn C.

“Katelyn was super flexible in watching my pup Ran’na last minute. Ran’na takes time to warm up to strangers but loved Katelyn immediately! I will definitely be rebooking Katelyn next time I need someone to keep Ran’na company.”


Sarah J.


“Sarah is very professional and did an outstanding job watching our 3 doggies at our home while we were on a trip abroad. She was very attentive and caring with them, having no issues maintaining needed supplements and looking out for the special needs of our blind pup. She walked them regularly, stayed in touch and sent us fun pictures. When we got home the dogs were doing great and the house was immaculate. We are so grateful to Sarah and hope she sits for us again!”


Matt D.Star Sitter

“Matt was amazing and so good to my dogs! Great at communication and sent me lots of updates. Highly recommend Matt and I will definitely be using him in the future.”


David & Lauren C.

“David & Lauren were fantastic pet sitting our dog and cat over a long weekend!! They were very communicative and great with the animals! I would definitely recommend them to family and friends!”


Barbra W.Star Sitter

“Barbra is awesome! She housesat and took care of my dog on short notice and she was just wonderful in every way. Barbra is highly communicative with updates and pictures. My dog loved her and she took excellent care of my home my furry friend. I would absolutely hire Barbra again!”
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1. Search
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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Why Choose Rover?
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Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
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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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown.
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. Downtown 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.
