House Sitting in East Congress, Austin, TX
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“I can't speak highly enough of Christine! She was attentive, communicative, and overall just such an amazing sitter for our pets. She went above and beyond to make our pets feel at home, safe, and loved. We will also reach out to Christine to watch our babies and you should too!”
“Victoria was wonderful, as usual. She kept us up to date on Onyx while we were a way and sent us plenty of pictures. Onyx seemed very happy when we came home, and the house was in great shape too.”
“Matthew did an INCREDIBLE job house sitting for my boyfriend and I. He watched our dog and 3 cats (and a few house plants) while we were out of town for 6 days. We've tried so many options for pet care when we traveled in the past and always seemed to find we came back to stressed pets and a messy house. This trip was so different! The pets were relaxed and happy, the house was perfect and overall we just felt much more at ease knowing they had someone looking out for them. Highly recommend him and will definitely rebook next time we travel!”
“Rachel has taken care of our 3 pups twice now and she’s wonderful. She takes the time to update you on your pups, ask questions and is a very respectful house sitter. She’s always taken the time to go above and beyond for my babies, which is a big deal for me! I will definitely book with this lovely lady in the future!”
“Ana took great care of our home and high maintenance bulldog while we were away. She communicated daily and sent pictures frequently. I would highly recommend Ana! Thank you!😊”
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Lizzie. She is kind considerate intelligent and more. She communicated with us often and sent pictures which were welcome. Our dog Riley is still looking around the house for her after us being gone for only three days. I sure hope she’s available the next time we go out of town.”
“Grateful for the care of our furry handful—he really can be a handful due to his dog aggression—and the excellent communication that Dwayne provided. I felt comfortable and confident leaving Pongo in Dwayne's care, which has not always been the case with other sitters. When we returned home, Pongo looked fat and happy. (He always looks fat.) And our house looked great.”
“Tiffany was great with my Gracie! It took her a few hours to remember her, as my dog is super weary of newcomers. By the end of her time with Gracie all was well. Will def book Tiffany again! And the house was super clean after :-)”
“Daniel took exceptional care of our two dogs. He was very communicative, kind, and accommodating. I felt at ease from the moment we dropped them off, and Daniel continued to make me feel so throughout their stay. I highly, highly recommend him!”
“Carissa was a wonderful house sitter for my two cats and senior dog. The senior dog is nervous around new people, and upon learning about this Carissa showed up prepared with a new toy just for him that immediately won him over! She very thoroughly followed all house care discussions, and I arrived home to a clean house. What a wonderful experience!”
“Jenna was awesome - super communicative and left a nice note detailing her time with Harry. She sent pictures every day and kept our house super clean! Will be re-using her!”
“Jena does an amazing job! She sent me pictures daily of our dog and took amazing care of him! She also brought in all of our packages and left our house in perfect order! I will definitely be using her again!”
“Shanda is the best! Attention to detail, communication, cleanliness, all of it was great. She filled in on very late notice but came prepared and took care of everything. The boys loved her and she handled everything they threw at her. And she took great care of the house. We will definitely have her back next time we need a sitter.”
“Magaly was really great with Jaco, and very professional. I was more than comfortable leaving Javo in her care for the weekend and would definitely request her services again.”
“Jessica went above and beyond to notify me throughout the day about my Frida and included many pictures. I felt so happy and worry free to know my dog was safe and having a fun time while I was on vacation. I will definitely be rebooking with Jessica in the future.”
“Ariana was fantastic! She was incredibly flexible, even letting us switch the dogs out at the last minute, which we really appreciated. She communicated quickly and clearly, making everything so easy and stress-free. Our dogs were happy and well cared for, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!”
“Misha was incredible! He communicated so well, took both my dogs on their daily separate walks, and sent a ton of pictures. My dogs normally seem anxious when I get home from being out of town but they seemed so chill & I could tell they got plenty of attention and activity while I was gone. I will definitely be requesting to book with him again next time I need a sitter or drop in visits!”
“Taylor is amazing! She took care of my two dogs at my house while I was out of town and communicated everyday as to how things were going. They were going great as proven by the photos she sent me. When I came home, the house was just as I left it and the dogs were calm and happy. I would give her 10 stars if I could!”
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Christine & Felipe C.Star Sitter
“I can't speak highly enough of Christine! She was attentive, communicative, and overall just such an amazing sitter for our pets. She went above and beyond to make our pets feel at home, safe, and loved. We will also reach out to Christine to watch our babies and you should too!”
Victoria B.Star Sitter
“Victoria was wonderful, as usual. She kept us up to date on Onyx while we were a way and sent us plenty of pictures. Onyx seemed very happy when we came home, and the house was in great shape too.”
Matthew K.Star Sitter
“Matthew did an INCREDIBLE job house sitting for my boyfriend and I. He watched our dog and 3 cats (and a few house plants) while we were out of town for 6 days. We've tried so many options for pet care when we traveled in the past and always seemed to find we came back to stressed pets and a messy house. This trip was so different! The pets were relaxed and happy, the house was perfect and overall we just felt much more at ease knowing they had someone looking out for them. Highly recommend him and will definitely rebook next time we travel!”
Rachel A.Star Sitter
“Rachel has taken care of our 3 pups twice now and she’s wonderful. She takes the time to update you on your pups, ask questions and is a very respectful house sitter. She’s always taken the time to go above and beyond for my babies, which is a big deal for me! I will definitely book with this lovely lady in the future!”
Ana P.Star Sitter
“Ana took great care of our home and high maintenance bulldog while we were away. She communicated daily and sent pictures frequently. I would highly recommend Ana! Thank you!😊”
Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Lizzie. She is kind considerate intelligent and more. She communicated with us often and sent pictures which were welcome. Our dog Riley is still looking around the house for her after us being gone for only three days. I sure hope she’s available the next time we go out of town.”
Ashna & Dwayne S.Star Sitter
“Grateful for the care of our furry handful—he really can be a handful due to his dog aggression—and the excellent communication that Dwayne provided. I felt comfortable and confident leaving Pongo in Dwayne's care, which has not always been the case with other sitters. When we returned home, Pongo looked fat and happy. (He always looks fat.) And our house looked great.”
Tiffany L.Star Sitter
“Tiffany was great with my Gracie! It took her a few hours to remember her, as my dog is super weary of newcomers. By the end of her time with Gracie all was well. Will def book Tiffany again! And the house was super clean after :-)”
Daniel C.
“Daniel took exceptional care of our two dogs. He was very communicative, kind, and accommodating. I felt at ease from the moment we dropped them off, and Daniel continued to make me feel so throughout their stay. I highly, highly recommend him!”
Taylor R.Star Sitter
“Taylor did an excellent job house sitting during the holidays! We got lots of videos which were very much appreciated. Will love to hire her again.”
Carissa A.
“Carissa was a wonderful house sitter for my two cats and senior dog. The senior dog is nervous around new people, and upon learning about this Carissa showed up prepared with a new toy just for him that immediately won him over! She very thoroughly followed all house care discussions, and I arrived home to a clean house. What a wonderful experience!”
Jenna T.Star Sitter
“Jenna was awesome - super communicative and left a nice note detailing her time with Harry. She sent pictures every day and kept our house super clean! Will be re-using her!”
Jena G.Star Sitter
“Jena does an amazing job! She sent me pictures daily of our dog and took amazing care of him! She also brought in all of our packages and left our house in perfect order! I will definitely be using her again!”
Laura C.Star Sitter
“Laura was so sweet and wonderful! This was our first overnight and we couldn’t appreciate her patience and understanding more. Would 20/10 recommend!”
LaShanda H.Star Sitter
“Shanda is the best! Attention to detail, communication, cleanliness, all of it was great. She filled in on very late notice but came prepared and took care of everything. The boys loved her and she handled everything they threw at her. And she took great care of the house. We will definitely have her back next time we need a sitter.”
Magaly A.
“Magaly was really great with Jaco, and very professional. I was more than comfortable leaving Javo in her care for the weekend and would definitely request her services again.”
Jessica S.
“Jessica went above and beyond to notify me throughout the day about my Frida and included many pictures. I felt so happy and worry free to know my dog was safe and having a fun time while I was on vacation. I will definitely be rebooking with Jessica in the future.”
Ariana M.
“Ariana was fantastic! She was incredibly flexible, even letting us switch the dogs out at the last minute, which we really appreciated. She communicated quickly and clearly, making everything so easy and stress-free. Our dogs were happy and well cared for, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!”
Misha Z.Star Sitter
“Misha was incredible! He communicated so well, took both my dogs on their daily separate walks, and sent a ton of pictures. My dogs normally seem anxious when I get home from being out of town but they seemed so chill & I could tell they got plenty of attention and activity while I was gone. I will definitely be requesting to book with him again next time I need a sitter or drop in visits!”
Taylor H.
“Taylor is amazing! She took care of my two dogs at my house while I was out of town and communicated everyday as to how things were going. They were going great as proven by the photos she sent me. When I came home, the house was just as I left it and the dogs were calm and happy. I would give her 10 stars if I could!”
East Congress pet parents share their Rover experiences
Cody finally won Pippi over. She allowed him to put her harness on and walked her every morning. They played fetch every evening, her favorite. Cody sent pictures of her walks and when she would sunbathe in the yard. He applied cream meds to the side of her face where she was rubbing on the rug. it looked a lot better when I got home. Cody washed the bed sheets, covers and made the bed. The trash was taken out and the house was in the same condition as I left it. I would use Cody again.
This was Shanna’s second house sit with our two cats, we are so comfortable leaving them in her hands. She sent regular updates and was very diligent with my diabetic senior cat’s needs. The communication was great and the cats were relaxed and social around her. Would 100% recommend Shanna and hope she comes back for us
Cortney did such an amazing job caring for our two pups, and handled an unexpected medical situation with one dog very promptly and professionally. She kept us updated with her aftercare and with the general state of the dogs while we were gone. 10/10 recommend!!
Van was so great with our dogs and went above and beyond with her care with them and updating us often. She was extremely communicative and I never had to worry about anything while I was away. I came home to two happy/tired dogs and a clean home. I would definitely use Van again would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take care of their pup(s).
What a saving grace Sarah was to our family! Last minute did a meet and greet and was able to stay with our dog very last minute as I went into labor. Had to extend the stay and her willingness last minute will always be appreciated. Couldn’t recommend Sarah enough!
This recent booking was our first overnight stay with Steven. I’ve booked Steven a couple times before for day-stays and I was so relieved to hear he was available for house sitting while I went on a several day hiking trip in California. My pup is anxious and very attached to me so, I have a hard time leaving her with just anyone. Knowing Steven would be taking care of my pup let me fully enjoy myself while I was away. I’m appreciative of his flexibility, understanding, and communication. Thank you for all of your kindness and patience with Palomita! Can’t wait for our next house sitting opportunity.
Alicia was amazing. We have a senior dog, with just a few special needs, recovering from an accident back in June. Was so responsive, and checked in often. We’ve never had so much peace of mind. It was our first time not having one of us with her for longer than 3 hrs, and Alicia couldn’t have been better.
So many great things to say about Krista! I’m a high maintenance dog mom and she accommodated all my requests. My foster dog, Susie, is spicy and Krista handled her perfectly. Gave her space and let Susie come to her. We don’t leave our dogs more than 5-6 hours and we were so lucky Krista was able to keep the dog’s routine. She gave regular updates and left the house clean and tidy. This was our first trip in years and Krista gave me peace of mind being away from my babies.
Shawn was great! She was prompt and responsive when I texted, sent pics of the cats unprompted, took great care of them, was pleasant and helpful in conversation before and during her stay, and left the house tidy when she left. I will book with her again and you should too!
Olena did an amazing job with our boys over the weekend while we were out of town. She kept us updated with photos each day and we could easily see how happy the boys were while we were away. She cared for our home going above and beyond. I highly recommend Olena to anyway looking for a sitter. She is an expert and genuinely cares for the animals in her care.
Ari was wonderful! She took amazing care of our dog, keeping him happy and well-exercised, and also looked after our home. We came back to a clean house, collected mail and packages, and a very content pup. Jojo had upset stomach during the time when Ari was sitting him, so she gave me daily updates and fed him pumpkin purée. I appreciated the fast thinking, and it’s clear she has a deep knowledge of dog health and behavior, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. Highly recommend!!
Ariana was fantastic! She was incredibly flexible, even letting us switch the dogs out at the last minute, which we really appreciated. She communicated quickly and clearly, making everything so easy and stress-free. Our dogs were happy and well cared for, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
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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 East Congress.
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. East Congress 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.
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