House Sitting East Garfield Park

“Sam did an amazing job watching my dog Josie. Josie is blind and requires help getting around and she can be a little stubborn. Sam was very patient with her and made sure she was very well taken care of. I will definitely book Sam again in the future.”

Irina L.

“Christopher was absolutely awesome to work with. Chris house sat for us with my dog Fiona. Chris. Was incredibly communicative throughout the whole process from coming over before his stay to meet Fiona to giving us updates while we were out of town on how our girl was doing. If you are looking for someone who will care and love your pet while you are away, Chris is your guy.”

Zachary R.

“Faith showed up for every drop in and took my babies for walks. She kept an extra close eye on Neville because he’d just had a tooth extracted and was on a soft diet with pain meds. Faith patiently soaked his kibble and proportioned his wet food to go with it and I’m so grateful for that. She was great with my fur children.”

Marissa G.

“Suzanne did an excellent job taking care of our pup Lucy! She had great communication throughout the weekend and we came home to our house exactly how we left it! I would highly recommend her for any service!”

Jennifer C.

“Emma was a wonderful house/dogsitter for our high-energy Vizsla. She was professional and highly communicative, and my dog loved her right away!”

Madeline K.

“Johanna was absolutely amazing with my anxious pup. She was so patient and persistent when it came to making my dog, Leia feel comfortable. She is the first sitter we’ve had that has gotten Leia to come out of her hiding spot and even enjoy some cuddles!”

Giana P.

“Dominique was great at my place for the week! She sent regular updates, followed instructions I gave and ensured the place was clean prior to leaving. Nala was well taken care of!”

Armani D.

“Malcomn is simply the best and we trust him over everyone. He takes the absolute best care of our pets and home. Our dog has some health issues and he was so attentive to her and communicative with us, we always know that when he’s there that they’re in the best care. He’s our go to guy every time. Couldn’t recommend more!”

Kelsey K.

“Bethany was extremely communicative and a pleasure to work with. My dog Zoey it’s always a little standoffish with someone new. However, Bethany gave her the space to earn her trust. She took her for many long walks daily and made sure she had plenty of pets and snuggles when they became friends!! Bethany was very professional and super helpful while I was away. I hope to work w her again in the future.”

Susie K.

“Katalina was great while watching our dog and cat! She was responsive and left our home spotless! Thank you for helping us get away for a few days… not easy to do with 3 kiddos these days. It was such a relief to not have to worry about the animals. I would def recommend her!”

Jenna G.

“Victoria worked wonderfully with my dog when I was away for the weekend. She was easy to communicate with, followed all instructions, and provided cute photo updates throughout the stay :) I’ll definitely be using her services again!”

Anna H.

“Kelso was great watching my 12-week old puppy for the day! I was worried because it was our first time leaving him with a sitter, and Kelso rally put us at ease and took great care of him. Would recommend and use again for sure!”

Deanna B.

“Sarma was so responsive and thorough in reading and following my detailed instructions. This was my first time having a Rover sitter stay at my place to pet sit while I was away for the weekend and Sarma brought me so much peace of mind. She sent daily photos and left detailed notes about how the dogs and cat did throughout the day. My Australian cattle dog is a force to be reckoned with but Sarma kept her busy and managed walking her (along with my other little pup) with ease. I’m so happy to have met her and feel so grateful knowing that I can book her for services in the future! Managing 3 animals is not easy but she can definitely handle the challenge!!”

Catie K.

About: Hello, I’m Joshua, or “Shua” for short! I’m very personable with both people and pets. I’m a driven, energetic, and playful person who lives for moments of 1 on 1 connection with animals. I don’t have any dogs of my own, but I have accumulated so much pet sitting experience through Rover. I’ve had the privilege of caring for a diverse range of pups, including Black Labs, Retrievers, Shih-Tzus, Goldendoodles.. You name it, I’ve cuddled it! Through my pet sitting experience, I see myself as an adoptive pet parent. I LOVE that my apartment is rarely empty, and a fur baby is always in reach ♥️🐶 I live in the suburban neighborhood of Spring Branch. I love how much there is to do here. It’s great for running, playing, or any other activity a dog’s heart may desire. My apartment complex has a large yard with lots of open space and grass for my furry guests to play. I play soccer competitively and practice every day. I also enjoy running and cooking. My favorite shows are Suits and How I Met Your Mother. I love watching TV with friends and family. I got a 30 on my ACT and take pride in being able to find creative and intelligent solutions to any problem I’m faced with while dog sitting. Feel free to reach out with any questions!! I am an open book and ALWAYS looking to provide a better pet experience with each new booking. I currently work from home. My work schedule is very lax and subject to change in order to accommodate pet care. Of course, making sure that each room is stacked with the proper food, water, and equipment whenever i’m leaving the house is part of my routine, and is of paramount importance to me. I live in a one bedroom apartment. I like to distribute the dogs evenly amongst the bedroom and living room, depending on compatibility between pups. Then the rooms are stacked with toys, food, and water. From there, it’s just a matter of making sure the pups receive adequate exercise. This can be accomplished through ball play in a smaller space, Fetch, or light jogging outside.

“Ashely is the best! We felt so comfortable with her at our home. Reese loved her and gave her kisses with in minutes of meeting her which is unheard of. She normally takes quite awhile to warm up to people as she is a rescue from an unfortunate situation.”

Jahaan B.

“Jessica was so communicative, clean and kind!! She has a calm energy that our golden retriever was drawn to immediately. We received lots of updates and pictures while we were away and came home to a very clean apartment. Our dog seemed very satisfied with all the walks and playtime which he needed. Definitely recommend! 😊”

Rebecca M.

“Perniall was great with the dogs. Patient with our one dog who is a bit barky to new people in the home and we successfully had no accidents from our puppy for the day”

Andrew M.

“Patrick is great. Always keeps us in the loop about how our pets are doing and takes great care of our two big dogs - even when they need exercise in the cold.”

Jess L.

“Ray took exceptional care of our dog and was communicative with updates and pics the entire stay along with being a great house and plant sitter. Highly recommended”

Jennifer E.

“Carolyn did such an amazing job housesitting. I had to book last minute due to an emergency and she was at my place within an hour. My apartment looked just as it was when I left it, and Carolyn followed instructions perfectly. She was very communicative and very thoughtful with my anxious dog. I am so glad to have found her in such a pinch and will definitely be booking with her again!”

Olivia R.