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Barbara C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients
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Barbara C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $100 per night

Highlights

Barbara has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dependable and Caring

I truly enjoy spending time with my clients. Not all pets are perfect and they each have a unique personality. Pampering each pet individually is important to me. If your pet needs medication or basic medical care as prescribed by a veterinarian I’m comfortable with that.

Cat care experience

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5*Sitter PERRRRFECT for Your Feline

Barbara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

We can go on walks, spend time in the outdoor space, have a grooming session, play your pet’s favorite game, take photos, and have snuggle time. Please ensure your pet has the appropriate leash or harness available. Please communicate any triggers your pet may have to keep us both safe. Please let me know in advance if your pet cannot walk on the same side of the steet or path as other dogs, people or any form of transportation.I am willing to sign an NDA. Your privacy is important to me when providing services. Please communicate expectations and house rules. Please communicate if I would be responsible for any parking fees.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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96 ratings
Tyeler R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 19, 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Barbara watched our two dogs for two weeks while we were away for our wedding and honeymoon + also stayed in our home. From start to finish, everything was handled absolutely perfectly! We received tons of thoughtful updates throughout each day which made it so easy to relax and fully enjoy our time away knowing our babies were in such good hands! It was clear the dogs were happy/comfortable and very loved the whole time. On top of that, she treated our home as if it were her own. We came back to a house that was absolutely spotless. We’re truly incredibly grateful for the level of care she provided. Barbara was outstanding in every way!

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Martha M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 30, 2026

Barbara was amazing! I came to Austin for a conference that had me away all day and night and wanted to make sure my 13 year old (spoiled) golden was cared for deeply. She was so attentive to his needs and care, it made me feel so at ease while I was away. Barbara was so professional, responsible, and attentive. Highly recommend her to care for your furry babies.

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Bethany M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 22, 2026

Barbara came through for us in a clutch when we had a last minute family emergency and needed to find a pet sitter for our anxious pup and kitty. I cannot recommend Barbara enough! She was incredibly professional and took such good care of our fur babies. She was extremely responsive and sent us frequent updates on how everyone was doing. She took the time and care to let our anxious pup warm up to her and it was such a relief knowing Thea was in such good hands. We’ll definitely be using Barbara again!

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Sheila B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 18, 2026

What an exceptional experience having Barbara take care of our two beautiful beloved Maine Coons, Kaidence and Leo. I simply couldn’t have asked for a better and a more trustworthy cat sitter staying at our house for the duration of our trip. I felt entirely confident and with a great peace of mind leaving my adorable precious kitties with Barbara. She was most responsible, accommodating, caring, communicative, and truly helpful in every way. I will absolutely hire her for any future needs for a cat sitter. Thank you so much Barbara for everything. The kitties really enjoyed your company 😊❤️

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Becky S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 12, 2026

This about first time using Rover and we couldn’t be more impressed with Barbara. She was attentive to our Bodie in all aspects of his care. She gave us multiple reports and photos per day and we are so glad we found her.

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Amanda S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 23, 2026

Barbara is amazing! She truly cares about our pets and interacts with and loves them like her own. We are one hundred percent confident that she will care for our pets and our home while we are away. We’ve used her twice for long vacations and will certainly use her again in the future!

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Schedule

I try to replicate the care and routine your dog is accustom to. I work remotely and I’m home the majority of the day. Please share your expectations for our daily routine.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Barbara can host up to 1 pet per night
Pets have quirks and special needs. I have taken care of pets with physical disabilities, behavior issues, receiving chemotherapy treatments, end of life care, visual and hearing impairments. The more you share with me the better care your pet receives. I believe this will decrease your pets potential for anxiety when you’re away. Please be upfront about your expectations and your pets needs and provide all of that information when booking the sit. I appreciate a clean space when house sitting. I look forward to meeting you. Please take the time to read my client reviews, see you soon.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.