Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Gateway, Austin, TX
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“Have used her service once before and this time Grace helped me out with some last minute travel plans and was super reliable once again! One of my pups was also sick and Grace followed all medication instructions to where I didn’t have to worry at all.”

“Jenny was wonderful from beginning to end. Her communication is great and we met beforehand. She is very attentive and took great care of my dog. I would definitely recommend her to anyone and will use her in the future. Thank you Jenny!”


About: I have 15 years of experience caring for dogs and cats and truly love spending time with animals. I have experience with pets of different sizes, temperaments, and energy levels, including puppies, senior pets, and pets that may need a little extra patience and attention. I am comfortable with feeding, walks, playtime, cleaning up after pets, and helping keep them on their normal routine so they feel safe and comfortable. I know how important trust is when someone is caring for your pet, so I always focus on being reliable, communicative, and attentive. My goal is to make every pet feel loved and cared for while giving owners peace of mind. I work from home and am usually home most of the day, which allows me to give pets lots of attention, care, and supervision. Pet care fits easily into my routine, and I have the flexibility to provide walks, drop-in visits, feeding, playtime, and consistent companionship. I enjoy making pets feel comfortable and keeping them on their normal schedule as much as possible. Because I work from home and spend most of my time at home, I’m able to provide a calm, attentive, and closely supervised environment for pets in my care. I carefully follow each owner’s instructions for feeding, walks, medications, and daily routines, and I pay close attention to each pet’s comfort and behavior. I always focus on creating a safe, clean, and loving space, while also keeping owners updated so they can feel confident and at ease.
“Crystal is such a sweet and bright person with a real passion for animals! She was an excellent sitter, following all of my requests and showing lots of love to my cat in my absence. She sent pictures every visit of a full food bowl, clean litter, and my happy cat. I vacationed without a worry. Will definitely rebook Crystal when I need to!”

“Best sitter ever for my two fur babies! Kallye was on time for all visits, sent lots of photos of both cats, and even managed to bond with my super shy Tory. I came home to find the house in order and two happy and well-fed cats. So many thanks for your thoughtful care!”

“Savanah was super helpful and caring with our pets! We needed some last-minute holiday help and Savanah made us super comfortable leaving our pets in someone else’s hands. Highly recommend!”

“Julian was great! I wanted to visit family last minute this Christmas, leaving behind 3 pets for a few days, my dog and cat, and my girlfriend’s cat. He was very playful with our pets and very cooperative annd respectful even with our lengthy requests, absolutely thankful and will definitely be contacting again!”

“Nathan took amazing care of our pup when I was out of town. He sent me lots of pictures and videos and I could tell how much he loves dogs! So grateful to have found him and will definitely book him again.”

About: I have fostered many kittens as well as worked in an animal adoption center. I will be able to make your pet as comfortable as I can. Whether they’re more reserved or energetic! Feel free to reach out with any concerns or questions! Although my mornings are often busy, I am available during the evening hours throughout the week. I do have more availability on weekends as well. I have two cats that I cherish and spoil. I always have play time with them and make sure their litter boxes are all clean. The same amount of cleanliness and affection I give to my cats will be the same for all cats or dogs I meet.
“Renada came by to feed my two pups dinner and and went above and beyond by sending tons of adorable photos and videos! Super communicative from start to finish, which gave me great peace of mind. She was so incredibly attentive and patient with both dogs and all of their needs and I would absolutely book her again. I cannot recommend Renada enough!”

“Julia and her husband Dan were so great!! They took such good care of my 2 kittens and 1 adult cat for the week I was gone. I had some unexpected circumstances come up and Julia was very accommodating and helpful while I was unable to resolve it myself at home! I could tell my cats were well taken care of and happy when I got home! Highly recommend.”

“Clem is the best!! We never have to worry about our kitties when we are away. She is consistent, communicates well (that is a huge factor for us!) and clearly loves animals. We've used her for a couple of years and are so happy and feel lucky we found her!”

About: I grew up with a dog and 5 cats!! I can give meds, clean up, and get them active!! Or just give them extra love. I’m a registered nurse and have many week days off. However, my schedule changes week to week. I take care of people for a living… so I enjoy taking care of animals even more:) I will respect your preferences with your animal and know how it important it is for their routine! Cleanliness is also super important to me.
“Ashlyn was amazing with my little man! She was extremely professional, prompt, and most of all accepting of all my many instructions. I’m a serious helicopter mom, and she was more then accommodating with all of my quirks. I will absolutely be booking with her again, she is trustworthy, kind and was a joy to work with. Know your fur baby will be in good hands with her! Thank you, thank you, thank you again for taking such great care of Ollie, we really appreciate you!”
“Definitely recommend! Mackenzie was quick to respond, courteous, and kind. She was easy to communicate with and even moved my Amazon package in the door, so also super sweet.”
“We needed a last minute sitter and has never used Rover. Samantha responded quick, came to meet our dogs and we booked. She took great care of our babies!! We will definitely be reaching out to her again!”

“James was awesome, kept in constant contact and would let me know of any changes occurring throughout the visit before hand so that i wouldn't worry. My living room camera alerted me to movement, and when i checked I saw James being extra patient carrying my cat off the counter to the floor.y cat get a little too excited about Tuna Time.. thanks James, for the extra care you gave to my little babies.”
“Tori has been walking Maverick for almost a year now! We are moving out of state next month but she DEFINITELY deserves a review! Mav just looooves Tori! She gives the Best and cutest updates! He is so much more relaxed when I get home when Tori walks him...he just loves her. We will miss her sooooo much! Definitely book with Tori!!!”

Gateway pet parents share their Rover experiences
I’m so grateful to Melissa for coming on such short notice. She followed all of my instructions and was very communicative, even giving extra time and attention to my kitty when she was scared and didn’t want to eat. I would absolutely choose Melissa again.

Jimin has been an amazing cat sitter! She asked a ton of questions, which showed me that she was going to be very attentive to my cat. I really appreciate that she went the extra mile to make sure her needs were met and that Buffy got all the attention that she craves.

Jennifer is great! Was very last minute for me to get a vet tech who can help give my baby boy 2-3 of his medications since he was being difficult with my friend who was watching while I was out of town, but Jennifer was very patient with him and was able to administer all the medication for me. Saved all of us. Thank you!

Julia and her husband Dan were so great!! They took such good care of my 2 kittens and 1 adult cat for the week I was gone. I had some unexpected circumstances come up and Julia was very accommodating and helpful while I was unable to resolve it myself at home! I could tell my cats were well taken care of and happy when I got home! Highly recommend.

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Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Gateway.
Rover makes it easy to find Gateway pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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