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Sitter Profile Image: Epiphany J.
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Epiphany J.
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$65
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4.7 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

We were so nervous about leaving our dog with a stranger. Epiphany was so professional and came and met our dog beforehand to calm our nerves. She came into our house and immediately sat on the floor, loving on our dog. She was fantastic. Our dog had a small bruise on his ear. She was so attentive it was monumentally better when we returned. She was flexible, calm, attentive and professional. Your pets will be in great hands!!!

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Terra M.
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha L.
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Samantha L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Dale, TX, 78616

About: I have been involved with dogs, cats, birds reptiles, fish livestock including horses may entire life. I love to take care of animals whole heartedly I am working part time and am there for available to board anytime or check on your pets in late afternoons and all day on the weekends. I have a large fenced property and have several fur babies to keep your pet company. I have a huge area to walk your pet and have the ability to crate your pet as needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Alexander D.
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Alexander D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Highland, Kyle, TX, 78640

Alex is the best! Highly conscientious, a great communicator, and a real animal lover! Our dog's digestive challenges didn't faze him and he worked hard to develop a connection with her. (she's very shy and wary of strangers). At his suggestion, we had two meet-and-greet sessions and Alex took careful note of all the information we gave him. Alex left the house in perfect condition, even washing and changing the sheets on the bed. We would ask Alex back anytime! Thank you, Alex!

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Claire M.
Sitter Profile Image: Victoria G.
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Victoria G.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
Luling, TX, 78648

Victoria was great with both of our pups. Our boy pup can be a little anxious but he seemed very comfortable the whole day. They both got lots of attention, love, and plenty of outside time. She followed the instructions we left and was very kind. Thank you again victoria!

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Madison H.
Sitter Profile Image: Sydney K.
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Sydney K.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Lockhart, TX, 78644

She took care of our fur babies and went the extra mile for them. I enjoyed that she showed how much she cares about doing a good job not just in general, but for the animals as well. Highly recommend

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Hanna G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaeli & William B.
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Kaeli & William B.
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$55
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14 years of experience
Joliet, TX, 78648

About: Most people see a cute, silly, playful baby, but we see that AND personality! Every animal has their own language, their own stories, and their own little world, and our job is to learn that world to help them feel safe, understood, and cared for while you’re away. Our names are Kaeli and Will, and we’re a young husband and wife animal care duo with years of hands-on experience working with peoples’ four-legged (or no-legged, two legged, or 6+ legged!) family members. We’ve worked professionally together in daycare, boarding, kennel care, and canine behavior environments, caring for hundreds of dogs with all different personalities, needs, and temperaments. Our experience includes: working with puppies learning the world around them, senior dogs needing extra patience and accommodations, large breeds and high-energy dogs, shy, anxious, fearful, and behaviorally complex dogs, and dogs requiring medication and specialized care. Through the years, we’ve gained a great deal of knowledge on animal behavior, body language, positive reinforcement techniques, enrichment, and creating safe interactions based on each animal’s comfort level. We understand that trust is earned, not forced. Our care experience also extends beyond dogs; we share our home with three cats, a large dog, and reptiles. We understand that every species communicates differently, and requires careful attention to their unique environment. We don’t just have professional experience though, in our younger years we each pet/ house sat whenever a family friend or neighbor needed the assistance. We are experienced with walks, drop-in visits, and overnight stays, feeding routines, refreshing water, enrichment, cleanup, oral medications and subcutaneous injections (between the shoulder blades), basic pet care needs and house-sitting tasks, cats who need patience and trust, and reptiles, amphibians, and other unique family critters! Our passion is getting to know WHO your animal is, so when you leave your sweet little baby with us, you have peace of mind knowing they are being cared for by people who notice the little things! We also have experience with some light grooming as well: baths, brush outs, nail trims (with a dremel and clippers), teeth brushing, and ear cleaning, so if you or your dog has a favorite shampoo, a preferred brush, or doesn’t mind a little nail trim, we can assist there as well! My husband and I are recently unemployed in the attempt to become self employed, so we have a completely open schedule and unlimited time to care for your pet needs! We are available for late night, overnight, frequent drop-ins, daily walks, and longer stays during the day. At our own home, we have a two bedroom duplex with a huge fenced in backyard that our big, goofy Pyrenees mix, Unagi, loves to patrol and hang out in several times a day. We also have lots of cat toys and towers/ scratching posts for our three cats to explore, play with, and have ultra fast paced races all around the house! In client’s homes, we conduct ourselves with the utmost respect, integrity, and professionalism- ensuring we follow all guidelines and expectations. If we were to have any comments, questions, or concerns we would let the client know with clear and respectful communication. In the case we would be spending the night or making late night visits, we would ensure a quiet and calm environment, taking into consideration any neighbors or sensitivities your pet in our care may have, and making sure your home is treated with the utmost dignity. This is YOUR space, and we want to help you have the most relaxing peace of mind you can achieve!

Sitter Profile Image: Yordanos K.
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Yordanos K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

Yordanos is so sweet & friendly, my dogs who are very aloof were comfortable with her almost instantly. She gave me constant updates with photos and kept my house nice and clean during her stay. When we got back from out of town, I needed an extra day for someone to watch the dogs, and re-booked her right away. Best dog sitter!!!

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Carissa S.
Sitter Profile Image: Layla & Gracie T.
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Layla & Gracie T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bastrop, TX, 78602

The girls were great, they cleaned up after themselves, including washing and folding their towels. Our dogs are pretty codependent and so they had to cuddle with them most of the time. It appears they followed the directions for feeding and medication’s. We will definitely use them in the future again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ande B.
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Ande B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Maxwell, TX, 78656

About: I am a nature lover! I enjoy taking my dogs, Rosemary & Kuzca, on exciting hikes and engaging adventures. We love visiting the river, the dog park, hitting nature trails around town, and quality play time at home. I also love cuddling up with my cat, Bee, when she will let me! I have always loved animals and wanted animal companions since I was a child. From dogs & cats to birds to snakes, the list of animals I’ve had under my care goes on. One thing that sets me apart is my desire to provide exquisite care for my furry/scaly/feathered friends. Every animal deserves to live a high quality life and it brings me so much joy to provide them with that. I continuously grow as a pet parent. I’m always researching new ways to improve my care techniques by staying up to date on things like nutrition, stimulation, and training. I work from home and decide my own schedule so I have a lot of flexibility in how I want to shape my day. This makes it so convenient for taking care of fur babies! We have a fenced yard that is perfect for a short zoomie sesh. Plus we have a gated dog park in our community that we frequent. I always try and incorporate as much outside time as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Michelle C.
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Michelle C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
43 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Seguin, TX, 78155

Michelle was great with my girls! They seemed to really like her. Next day they kept going into the guest room she slept in, looking for her. She left the house how we left it! My girls were well taken care of, we got pictures throughout. Thanks Michelle for watching our girls!

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia C.
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Olivia C.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
15 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

Olivia is amazing! She communicated with us everyday and took good care of Rod our pets and house.

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Sitter Profile Image: Veronica V.
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Veronica V.
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$120
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Staples, TX, 78640

Veronica was everything we had looked for in a dog sitter. She was diligent, responsible, kind and loving. She put ice in their water bowls and made sure they were consoled during the storms! We feel very confident that our dogs were well taken care of with Veronica and will be keeping her busy with these 2 dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tamara J.
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Tamara J.
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$75
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4.8 out of 5 stars
283 reviews
115 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

Tamara has been grooming our Emma Rose for over 10yrs now, and Roscoe’s whole 5 yrs! They just love seeing her come through the door. It makes my fur mommy heart so happy, to not have to worry about them, when we are traveling. Thanks so much Tamara!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle L.
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Michelle L.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
13 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Del Valle, TX, 78617

Michelle was fantastic!! She sent us updates and photos every day and our dogs looked very happy and at ease. She walked them consistently and was very positive with every interaction. Plus, she washed and dried the bed linens before she left, so the house was fully recovered from her stay. We'll definitely be hiring her again, and strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, caring pet sitter.

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Trish M.
Sitter Profile Image: Keana B.
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Keana B.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 years of experience
San Marcos, TX, 78666

Keana was amazing!! She loved our fur babies, sent updates and pictures, left our home in perfect order and did everything we asked!! We are already setting up our next appointment. Keana is kind, attentive and transparent. Couldn't have asked for a better fit!

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Sitter Profile Image: Norman H.
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Norman H.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
22 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

Norman was such a great experience for my big special boy. There was so much consideration to his needs and habits, as well as our training work. I got loads of photos and videos and I know my big boy was loved during my trip. Highly recommend Norman! ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Tedrae G.
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Tedrae G.
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$80
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1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Seguin, TX, 78155

About: I always make sure my pet babies are well fed and clean water everyday. Cages or areas well cleaned and tidy. Organize their space well. Take the time to hold/pet each one individually one on one time with me. Its a daily,weekly,nightly routine. I have to make sure my babies are looking good, feeling good. I take my time to clean and feed and hold each pet so they know I love them dearly. I would treat a clients pet just as I would my own with love and understanding. Patient is very important when caring for any pet. I would love it as it was my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Monica M.
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Monica M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
257 reviews
60 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78744

Monica was great and I highly recommend her! I booked her for a 3 night stay with my dog and two cats, which I was super anxious about. It was the first time I was leaving them in a while given that one of my cats went on subcutaneous fluids. I was ?very anxious about him potentially missing his night time dose so, despite the long commute, Monica came for the M&G and a second visit for extra practice with the injection. For the stay I was willing to work around her work schedule with a dog walker, but she was lovely enough to take most of the days off so that she could fully focus on the crew. During my time away I got plenty of updates and I came back to a clean apartment and content animals.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elysia H.
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Elysia H.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
14 years of experience
Seguin, TX, 78155

About: I have years of experience between animals, livestock, babies, and senior care. I breed Australian shepherds and Japanese Akitas, and currently own chickens. I do own my own house and with a decent size fenced backyard. I’m available all day of the week. If I have to step out, I have cameras all over my house and around my house. I have a fenced yard, cameras all over the outside of my house and in the inside as well. There is always someone at my house.

Sitter Profile Image: Christine & Felipe C.
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Christine & Felipe C.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
555 reviews
301 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78704

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!

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The average cost for House Sitting in McNeil on Rover is $27.82 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 773 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across McNeil. 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 McNeil 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 McNeil 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 McNeil 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 short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in McNeil. On Rover:

  • 96% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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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