House Sitting Elmendorf
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“We chose Sierra to provide in-home dog sitting services for our first use of Rover. She came to meet us a couple of weeks ahead of our travel, and spent time answering questions about her knowledge and experience caring for puppies. She also asked us questions about our preferences for their care, and for her use of our home. By the end of the visit, we felt far more comfortable with our decision. During our trip, Sierra kept us informed about her schedule, how the puppies were doing, and sent us photos of them. It was clear from the way she talked about them that she genuinely cared for them, and was taking excellent care of them. Upon returning home, we found the home and our puppies in good shape, with minimal cleaning needed (I should note that we have very high standards for cleanliness). Overall, we were very impressed with Sierra. She was very friendly and personable while also being very professional and responsive. We would gladly use her to care for our puppies again when we travel.”
“I can’t express enough how wonderful Rebecca is. As always, she took excellent care of our dogs and house, but she took it to the next level this week. Rebecca is magic!!”
“Grey was an absolute delight! He consistently went above and beyond to ensure the well-being of our fur babies. He diligently took care of them, kept us informed and updated daily, and showed great consideration for our home. We would be thrilled if Grey could watch the fur babies again!”
About: Hey y'all, my name is Sam. I'm a Navy Veteran of 9 years and have made a personal mission to serve my community as a Dog Walker. My love for dogs started at a young age, and progressed into having a home full of paws. My husband and I have 4 dogs and a cat of our own, and often bring pups in and attempt to find them homes too, I also run my own dog walking business called Tails on Texas Trails LLC. I am a versatile in puppies through seniors, small to large, and yes- I can handle your feline friend as well!! I look forward to meeting you and your fur- babies! I am a recent graduate of Palo Alto College, and currently working on my internship requirements at Arboretum San Antonio part time. My schedule is fairly free and open to serve your needs throughout the day! Watching pets in their home means it is their space and I am a guest. I care for dogs and give them the most love and respect while the parents are away.
“They both did a great job taking care of my dog & cats. They were very well cared for & loved. They took great care of the house & made us feel they were so happy to be staying at the house and caring for our pets as if they were their own. They went the extra mile bringing packages inside & letting in the cleaners. They sent daily pictures and updates. They were very professional and did a great job! We will call on them again!”
About: Hello my name is Elisa and I've taken care of dogs for many years. I am an experienced sitter who you can trust to take care of your furbaby. I will pamper and love on your furbaby. I’m currently working full-time and recently moved back to San Antonio from Austin. I’m available to care for your furbaby in your home. I provide Pet Sitting and Overnights at your home. I will provide routine care, home safety and updates. Your furbaby’s routine will continue. I will communicate by sending photos and videos updates every day. Your furbaby and home will be taken care of while you’re away.
“We cannot thank Mel enough for dog sitting. It is truly amazing to have someone you can fully trust with your fluffy babies when you are away home. They not only give our dogs the best care, but they are flexible with any last minute changes including extending dog sitting. They send us many pictures and videos of them everyday, and keep us updated on everything. We are so lucky and blessed to have found the best dog sitters that we can trust our lives with and will be always going back to them.”
About: I have 3 years of experience caring for dogs. Friends and family trust me to walk, feed, bathe and take care of their dogs, and I treat every dog like part of my family. I am patient, responsible and reliable, and I always follow each dog's routine. I live in a non-smoking home where dogs can feel safe and comfortable. I speak Spanish and some English. Thank you for considering me! I have four days off every week, so I am fully available on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for day care at my home. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays I am available from 7 am to 1 pm. Your dog will get my full attention, and I will keep you updated with photos and messages during the day. I live in a clean, non-smoking house where your dog will be safe and comfortable. I don't have pets of my own, so your dog will be the center of attention. We are a family home with young children, so I ask that dogs be friendly with kids. Dogs are always supervised, have fresh water, and a calm place to rest.
About: Hello! My name is Viktoria, I’m 25 years old. I have had multiple kinds of pets my entire life, mainly dogs. I currently have two dogs, I have a 10 year old staffie, he has diabetes and is blind. I also have a 4 year old Australian shepherd. I have been dog sitting since I was in high school off and on, only due to my availability, due to the jobs I was working at the time. Currently I’m a bartender, I work minimal shifts and would love to take care of your loved pets! I am very slightly allergic to cats but DO NOT WORRY I love cats so I’ll take Benadryl and suck it up lol!! I currently work 1-2 shifts a week, roughly 6 hour shifts. As long as that is okay for your dog and their needs, than I would love to work with you! I have experience working with dog aggressive dogs, friendly dogs, non-potty trained dogs, etc. I am willing to work with all dogs. I prefer to have a meet to make not only you but also your pet comfortable!
About: I have three cats and a dog plenty of space for them to be friendly or have time alone. I’ve been training my puppy for the past 10 months making great progress. always available for overnight care and dog walking on my days off just let me know what you need and we can make it work this is a pet friendly household pets allowed on couch and beds. Can mingle with my pets or if preferred can have alone time fenced in backyard and dog park.
“Damien did an amazing job at caring for my dogs. They warmed up to him very quickly loved being around him. He was also very respectful of the house and very clean. I will be booking him again. I highly recommend Damien to anyone needing a good sitter.”
“As usual Ashleigh was reliable and took great care of our dogs. We returned to mail on the counter and happy and healthy dogs... can't ask for more! Will continue to use Ashleigh as long as she's available!”
“Bailey took great care of our large menagerie. The dogs snuggled with her and the cats did cat things. We came home and everyone appeared happy and healthy and not terrible upset with our absence. Will book with Bailey again for future stays.”
“Saira was great! This was our first time leaving one of our dogs with Rover. She did a great job with him and both dogs keep looking for her when we returned. 😂 We’ll book with her again, super glad things went smoothly.”
About: As a pet lover and future healthcare professional, caring for others has always been ingrained in me. I have years of experience in caring for pets, very active person that can keep up with the physical demands of pet care, and overall just love and care for animals. My goal is to provide reliable care for pets and to cultivate a connection built off of trust with the pet owners. I am currently working part time 2-3 times a week, gearing up for nursing school after this summer. My availability is relatively open and flexible. I operate under the value of integrity and diligence. I would be a very respectful guest in my clients home, and a very detail oriented pet care provider.
“Sophia is a great sitter she took great care of dogs and cat. She was very professional and provided us the peace of mind we needed for our vacation. I would highly recommend and will use her again myself again for any future travel plans. Thank you Sophia”
About: I can't remember a time I didn't have a pet, since childhood. My childhood dog's name was Wallstreet and our cat was Clara. My dog Leia is my first dog as an independent adult. I've had her for 10 years. I started a cleaning business since 2019 and my clientele grew from word of mouth from people I would house sit and pet sit for since 2016. During that time I also cared for a woman with dementia for two years, checking on her twice a day, cleaning, going on outings, and giving meds. I still have my cleaning business and am looking for a new side hustle to supplement my income. I love animals and people and have a lot of free time, so this just made sense! I hope I can help spoil and love on your pets while you can't. I have a completely open and flexible schedule. The only things I do on a regular basis are some zoom calls at 7 pm early in the week and a couple outings/errands a week for an hour or two. In my home, dogs would be walked around the beautiful hills and scenery in my neighborhood. I don't have a fenced in yard. Cats and dogs would have full reign of the apartment. Animals are allowed on furniture. Actually, I am lucky they share the couch with me.
“I cannot say enough good things about Danni and how well she treated my babies!!! I am extremely cautious about who I let watch my dogs (even family members have been excluded from my “trusted” listed of sitters). From the moment I met her at our meet and greet, I just knew she was a great fit. While on our actual trip, she sent pictures/updates daily. She not only took great care of the girls (including feeding, playing, giving medication, etc), but she also let me know about things going on while I was away that could impact our home (severe winds blowing things around in the backyard, asked me if she could do anything to help mitigate any damage, etc). She continuously went above and beyond. We had prepared a bed for her to stay and prior to coming home, she had washed all the sheets, towels, etc that she used and made the bed so we could come home and just relax/go to bed. She left the house looking great and everything in order. I TRULY cannot recommend her enough. I almost hate leaving this review because I don’t want her to get booked up because I always want her to be available to watch our girls!”
About: I've taken care of my family's dogs ever since middle school. I have trained multiple puppies, so I have experience handling them. I also have experience with senior dogs. I am typically available any morning or afternoon. I am usually unavailable Monday/Wednesday/Friday nights. I can be flexible with Mondays and Fridays and weekend dates. I love playing with my dogs and making sure they feel loved. I always make sure they are safe, comfortable, and cared for. They are members of the family.
The median cost per night for house sitting in Elmendorf is $40
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As of November 2026, there are 1,505 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Elmendorf. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Elmendorf walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Elmendorf maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Elmendorf choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Elmendorf. On Rover:
- 87% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 97% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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