House Sitting in East Congress, Austin
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Top rated East Congress house sitters
“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!”
“Shanda exceeded my expectations! She house sat for a long time and sent frequent updates, kept the house clean, and communicated perfectly. I would absolutely recommend her and will hopefully book with her again.”
“Victoria was amazing! She gave us such peace of mind and regularly checked in with photos. Our dogs absolutely loved her and we cannot recommend her enough!”
“We found Elizabeth through our neighbors who have used her several times. We have now booked her twice for weekends away to come house sit and watch our two beloved golden retrievers. She checks in daily, sends pictures, and I can always tell the pups are well loved while we are away. She even washes the guest room sheets and remakes the bed before we get back in town - very thoughtful! Will definitely continue to book her for future visits.”
“Ana is always a pleasure to work with. She takes great care of our bulldog (wiping and keeping up with the high maintenance:)) Ana is attentive, punctual and very responsive. We also love that she sends many pics of our precious pup while we are away. Thank you!”
“Matt was everything you want when booking a new sitter. Our dog loved him, he was super responsive before and during, and had a real ease and kindness about him. We didn’t worry at all and as a pet owner you can understand how invaluable that is:) we loved Matt, will rebook him forever in the future and recommend you book him too!!”
“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!”
“Ariana was really great with our boy! We will definitely use her again in the future.”
“Tiffany was great with my dog - it was clear she was happy and well taken care of. Tiffany was also flexible with my travel plans and was respectful to my house. I'd be happy to work with her again. Thank you!”
“Cody is really amazing. He is very friendly and caring. He instantly bonded with my dog and took really good care of her. He went above and beyond. His communication was top notch and he provided updates throughout the day. I highly recommend him as a dog sitter”
“Alicia was great! I was anxious about leaving my puppy alone for the first time, but Alicia provided me with daily updates, photos, and videos. She took really great care of my dogs.”
About: I’ve been pet sitting since I was 15. I was a vet tech for ten years and am very comfortable with special needs pets. I love taking care of pets and will make sure to take great care of yours! I work remote so I’m able to frequently take your pets out and can spend a lot of time with them. Just let me know your pets schedule! I’m able to follow whatever routine you’ve put in place for your pet while you’re gone. If they need any type of medications or special care I’m very comfortable doing so.
“Jaynell was amazing. She was so sweet with our pup Annie. Jaynell kept us updated throughout our time away with lots of pictures, and we could tell Annie was well taken care of! When our flight got canceled unexpectedly, Jaynell even offered to go back over to the house and continue taking care of Annie -- truly above and beyond. We hope to have Jaynell take care of Annie again!”
“Laura was absolutely amazing! She is the first dog sitter I have used for one of my pups and I could not have felt more confident with her at my house. She constantly sent photos/ was understanding of my dogs needs and was always available to give me an update! I could not recommend her enough and hope to use her again soon!”
“Sadie was great! Very communicative, responsive, and gave updates. Would recommend:)”
“Kelsey took great care of our boy, Joey! We really appreciated the daily updates and Joey was clearly happy and well cared for. We'd love to have her sit for us again!”
“Colleen was FANTASTIC and took such great care of our boy! She made the first time booking with Rover such an easy and reassuring experience. We received the best pictures and videos multiple times a day and he got lots of great play time and exercise in. She was very respectful of our home as well. We’d love to have Colleen back again!”
“Taylor did a great job with my 2 cats. They both love attention and were both in great spirits when I returned. Taylor made sure to give plenty of updates with lots of pictures and videos so I knew my cats were happy!”
“Kate was fantastic! She is an excellent communicator, truly cares for animals, and left our house spotless. We would absolutely use her again.”
“This was our first time using Rover and Crystal, and we had a great experience! We opted for the house sitting and she gave us daily updates and our pup looked happy and relaxed. We’ve already rebooked her for the end of the month! Thank you Crystal!”
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Christine & Felipe C.Star Sitter
“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!”
LaShanda H.Star Sitter
“Shanda exceeded my expectations! She house sat for a long time and sent frequent updates, kept the house clean, and communicated perfectly. I would absolutely recommend her and will hopefully book with her again.”
Victoria B.Star Sitter
“Victoria was amazing! She gave us such peace of mind and regularly checked in with photos. Our dogs absolutely loved her and we cannot recommend her enough!”
Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter
“We found Elizabeth through our neighbors who have used her several times. We have now booked her twice for weekends away to come house sit and watch our two beloved golden retrievers. She checks in daily, sends pictures, and I can always tell the pups are well loved while we are away. She even washes the guest room sheets and remakes the bed before we get back in town - very thoughtful! Will definitely continue to book her for future visits.”
Ana P.Star Sitter
“Ana is always a pleasure to work with. She takes great care of our bulldog (wiping and keeping up with the high maintenance:)) Ana is attentive, punctual and very responsive. We also love that she sends many pics of our precious pup while we are away. Thank you!”
Matt D.Star Sitter
“Matt was everything you want when booking a new sitter. Our dog loved him, he was super responsive before and during, and had a real ease and kindness about him. We didn’t worry at all and as a pet owner you can understand how invaluable that is:) we loved Matt, will rebook him forever in the future and recommend you book him too!!”
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!”
Ariana M.
“Ariana was really great with our boy! We will definitely use her again in the future.”
Tiffany L.Star Sitter
“Tiffany was great with my dog - it was clear she was happy and well taken care of. Tiffany was also flexible with my travel plans and was respectful to my house. I'd be happy to work with her again. Thank you!”
cody b.Star Sitter
“Cody is really amazing. He is very friendly and caring. He instantly bonded with my dog and took really good care of her. He went above and beyond. His communication was top notch and he provided updates throughout the day. I highly recommend him as a dog sitter”
Alicia A.Star Sitter
“Alicia was great! I was anxious about leaving my puppy alone for the first time, but Alicia provided me with daily updates, photos, and videos. She took really great care of my dogs.”
Hailey K.
“Hailey is a passionate animal lover and experienced vet tech. She’s so compassionate and loving in the care I’ve seen her to give our animals and also has the professional background to spot things I wouldn’t think of.”
Jaynell N.
“Jaynell was amazing. She was so sweet with our pup Annie. Jaynell kept us updated throughout our time away with lots of pictures, and we could tell Annie was well taken care of! When our flight got canceled unexpectedly, Jaynell even offered to go back over to the house and continue taking care of Annie -- truly above and beyond. We hope to have Jaynell take care of Annie again!”
Laura C.Star Sitter
“Laura was absolutely amazing! She is the first dog sitter I have used for one of my pups and I could not have felt more confident with her at my house. She constantly sent photos/ was understanding of my dogs needs and was always available to give me an update! I could not recommend her enough and hope to use her again soon!”
Sadie H.
“Sadie was great! Very communicative, responsive, and gave updates. Would recommend:)”
Kelsey W.Star Sitter
“Kelsey took great care of our boy, Joey! We really appreciated the daily updates and Joey was clearly happy and well cared for. We'd love to have her sit for us again!”
Colleen C.Star Sitter
“Colleen was FANTASTIC and took such great care of our boy! She made the first time booking with Rover such an easy and reassuring experience. We received the best pictures and videos multiple times a day and he got lots of great play time and exercise in. She was very respectful of our home as well. We’d love to have Colleen back again!”
Taylor R.Star Sitter
“Taylor did a great job with my 2 cats. They both love attention and were both in great spirits when I returned. Taylor made sure to give plenty of updates with lots of pictures and videos so I knew my cats were happy!”
Kate S.Star Sitter
“Kate was fantastic! She is an excellent communicator, truly cares for animals, and left our house spotless. We would absolutely use her again.”
Crystal H.
“This was our first time using Rover and Crystal, and we had a great experience! We opted for the house sitting and she gave us daily updates and our pup looked happy and relaxed. We’ve already rebooked her for the end of the month! Thank you Crystal!”
East Congress pet parents share their Rover experiences
Came back to a happy pup! Mathew did a great job and I didn’t have to worry while I was gone. He kept the place clean and would definitely recommend him.
Cortney stayed with our two dogs for 2 nights and took great care of them! Would definitely recommend!
We loved Mackenzie! She filled in for us last minute when a sitter canceled after we were already on our flight, and made the rest of our vacation stress free. Solo was obsessed with her too :) loved the pictures and updates!
Shanda was amazing. My Emma made a new best friend. Shanda is very proactive, keeps in touch and sent lots of pictures. Very comforting. Do not hesitate choosing Shanda. Just amazing
Kate is amazing! It had been awhile since Mac had met someone new, so I was nervous. Kate was so calm and kind, Mac was immediately comfortable. Her updates were awesome, you can tell she loves your pup like they're her own. I'm so grateful for how she cared for Mac. She even taught him 'shake' while I was away, he hasn't learned a new trick in years! She also left my home in perfect shape. She's the best!
We lost our pup less than two weeks before our trip and Taylor was fantastic working with me on last minute timing adjustments. Got great pics and stories about our remaining kitty who had never been like alone alone in her 18 years. Highly recommend!
Luna did a great job with my pets. I never worried since she was very communicative and sent lots of pictures.
Dakota is an incredible dogsitter! Our pups love when Dakota comes over and we really appreciate her organization, clear communication and pet pics while we're away. We've used Dakota before and will continue to use Dakota in the future.
2nd time having Chloe watch Maeby and Anna and she continues to be super responsive and send a lot of updates and photos throughout the day. Felt like my pets were in good hands and would be more than happy to continue to having her sit them.
Jewel is amazing with my dogs and always leaves my place how I left it or better! My pups and I appreciate her :)
Elizabeth is really great. I know my dog loves her because she always goes to the window and stares out longingly when Elizabeth leaves!
Lauren did a great job taking care of our animals! She was available on short notice, communicated well, and sent lots of updates!
Mary took great care of my lab, Ripley, and made sure she had plenty of activity and attention—giving me peace of mind to enjoy my trip. Happy to recommend and will gladly book again.
Sarah was great with our 10 month puppy and 16 year old senior dog. It was a quick house sitting stay, but we would rebook Sarah for sure! Originally scheduled for 3 dogs, we lost our sweet Annie and Sarah adjusted the stay and was very sweet in communication. Thank you Sarah!
Lauren has taken care of my dog multiple times now while I travel, and has been amazing! She provided me updates on how things were going and was so kind and attentive to my pup. My dog is relaxed and happy when I return, which is a testament to the level of care Lauren provides. I highly recommend her!
Christina stayed with my two dogs, Larry and Harper, while I was away for my birthday. It was my first time using her, and unfortunately, an unexpected situation came up — Harper managed to jump on the table and get into a large amount of probiotic gummies that contained xylitol. As scary as the situation was, Christina handled it incredibly. She acted quickly, rushed Harper to the hospital, and kept me fully updated throughout the entire process. After two days in the ER, Harper was released and is now healthy — in large part thanks to Christina’s responsiveness and care. Once Harper was home, Christina continued to go above and beyond. She followed the vet’s instructions exactly, administered special food and medication daily, and gave both dogs the kind of care and attention that made a very stressful situation much easier to navigate. These situations can go a number of different ways, and Christina handled it like a total pro — thoughtful, calm, and communicative. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to use her again, and I truly appreciate the way she approached everything. 10/10
Kitty could not be more pleased with Aryanna! And the extra chores Aryanna has done around the house have been invaluable. Quite incredible!
From one Jackson to another, he was awesome! Jackson was super quick to respond to messages, kept me updated the whole time he was taking care of my dog, and sent pictures every day. He was very respectful of my home and my dog seemed to love him. I look forward to booking Jackson again on my next trip.
Ana is always a pleasure to work with. She takes great care of our bulldog (wiping and keeping up with the high maintenance:)) Ana is attentive, punctual and very responsive. We also love that she sends many pics of our precious pup while we are away. Thank you!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in East Congress is $50
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in East Congress on Rover as of Jul 2025 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
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.
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.
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