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Austin K.

West Hollywood, CA

5 out of 5.0 stars
65 reviews
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Brother of a Veterinarian

Pet care experience

I think to care for another living creature is one of the greatest acts of service we can give to the world and ourselves. Both sets of my grandparents were farmers, so I grew up taking care of dogs, cats, cows, ducks, and even peacocks; animal care is really in my family’s DNA. As a bonus, my brother is a veterinarian so I’ll have a remote vet on call :) As for my childhood home, we always had a dog, and I’ve cared for (fed, bathed, combed, played with) a wide range of dog sizes from Great Pyrenees to Yorkies. As for cats, I’ve had slightly less experience them but have fed and cared for multiple felines in my time. When I watch my friend’s pets, I always want to know the rules “Dos and Don’ts” of the specific pet. Each pet and owner have preferences, health needs, etc. so I find it really important to be on the same page with the fundamentals. After the ground rules are laid out, I like to get to know the pet and let the pet get to know me. A stranger coming into its domain can be a lot for some pets, and I respect that. Therefore, I want to make sure the pet (and owner) know I’m a friend and can be trusted. Finally, I enjoy running, so if your dog needs some activity, I’d love to go out on a jog with it. Otherwise, I’m happy to take it on long walks, play outside, or give it some loving belly rubs/ear scratches/pets!

Reviews

Terri M.
House Sitting • Mar 28, 2025
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Austin is a gem! If you want a caring and responsible sitter he is the one. Brisby has special needs and Austin did an amazing job with her. Highly recommend!

Shawn C.
House Sitting • Oct 04, 2024
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Austin is the best! Took great care of my two English Bulldogs, sent tons of updates and administered their medications properly during the whole stay. I could not recommend Austin enough if you are in need of a reliable sitter.

Shawn C.
House Sitting • Jun 18, 2024
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Austin was incredibly house sitting our two English Bulldogs, one of which is a puppy. First, we very much appreciate he was very punctual at the start as we had a very early flight. Second, we got updates regularly the entire time, which is a big relief anytime we travel. Third, he did a great job following their schedule and making it no different than as if we had been there. Lastly and most importantly, our pups were very well taken care of the entire time. We would absolutely use Austin again!

Selena M.
House Sitting • Jun 11, 2023
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HUGE THANK YOU to Austin for being so attentive to Bug (my little 13 yr old dog). I received great updates and loved seeing them on walks and snuggles together. Bug had a different pep in his step when I got home! He was excited to see me but almost followed Austin out when he left! I have already and will book Austin again.

About Austin K.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have pets of my own so I can easily board pets at my apartment without having to worry about animals getting along. When watching pets at clients’ homes, I make sure to send lots of pics and videos to ease any worries about being away.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Austin K. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has any special needs, please let me know so I can accommodate and assist. I’ve dealt with many animals that were in need of special care.

A typical day

I love being active with pets. I understand some pets aren’t physically able to move around too much so we’d modify those activities. But if your pet loves running and gets the “zoomies” we should be able to burn off lots of that energy.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$100per night
House Sitting
in your home
$125per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$44per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$44per walk

Austin can host

Dogs over 1 year old
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Austin can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I work remotely out of my West Hollywood apartment, so boarding and house sitting are quite easy for me to do during the work week.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Austin K.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have pets of my own so I can easily board pets at my apartment without having to worry about animals getting along. When watching pets at clients’ homes, I make sure to send lots of pics and videos to ease any worries about being away.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Austin K. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has any special needs, please let me know so I can accommodate and assist. I’ve dealt with many animals that were in need of special care.

A typical day

I love being active with pets. I understand some pets aren’t physically able to move around too much so we’d modify those activities. But if your pet loves running and gets the “zoomies” we should be able to burn off lots of that energy.

Location

West Hollywood, CA

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Austin K.

West Hollywood, CA

5 out of 5.0 stars
65 reviews