Brianna J.
Brianna J.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Expert belly rubber & bum scratcher
There’s plenty of love for your four-legged friend to go around here! I am available full-time, unless my calendar indicates otherwise. During the summer, I prefer walking pups during the early morning & later evening hours for the sake of their paws on the hot Texas pavement and sometimes overwhelming heat index. I am very active and love to show a pup a great time at the greenbelt. I personally enjoy swimming, hiking, and laying in the sun just as much as [most] pets will. However, some pets won't, and that's okay! I have combated fleas, ear infections, UTI's, and more, so don't worry if your senior pets or pups fresh from the vet require special care. I will always request a Meet & Greet (even on short notice) for us to get on the same page page about your furball's specified needs. I’ve cared for cats and dogs of all sizes and ages. I grew up with dogs - mostly pit bulls, one of them blind, but also a terrier, and a few unidentifiable mixed breed strays. I've fostered dogs through APA, pet sat up to 5 dogs at once, rescued strays, and by close acquaintance to their owners, have helped raise a husky, a basset hound, 2 heelers, and a Hungarian sheepdog named Pierre ❤︎! I have been a loyal roommate/godmother to a couple of fat tabbies, two infamous orange cats, and one temperamental gray kitty. I adopted my own 2 cats, who were with me through thick and thin for about 8 years until I lost them living out in the country. That really sucked! But one day, my new kitty, Opal, whined outside my door all night until I opened the door to go to work in the morning and she walked right inside. She has been a child to me ever since.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I carry a special bond and responsibility to animals. We owe it to them as they use their senses and abilities that we could never have to protect our homes and families. With that being said, we all want our pets to be in the best shape they can be, physically and emotionally. That is why I take dietary needs very seriously. I will follow your feeding regimen to a tee. I will not be introducing any unapproved treats to your pet's diet. I will go above and beyond to ensure that your pet won't miss a beat while you're away. I do understand that some pets can be dysregulated without their parents, so I will maintain open communication with you for the duration of your sit, even providing check-in photos on request. I am always sure to be keen to pets' emotional signaling behaviors. I will have high-grade cheese, turkey, and/or peanut butter to reward (pending any dietary restrictions). Having fostered pets for APA, I have collected a number of treat-dispensing toys, lick mats, ropes, etc. I understand pets are generally uneasy without their parents in the presence of strangers and want them to feel as relaxed as possible. I've had a cat who loved to eat foil, so I’m extra careful not to leave any potentially dangerous snack-like objects around. I try to leave the floor scattered with toys, and make time for quiet, peaceful naps.
Ratings and reviews
Very responsive which makes a huge difference!!
Brianna took such good care of my kitty! She was super communicative through the entire process and I really enjoyed seeing the daily update pictures. :) Would definitely recommend and would book again!

Brianna was great for most of the house sitting — responsive, kind, and wonderful with our pets. However, toward the end of the booking, there was a 16-hour lapse in care during which our pets were left without food or medication, and our incontinent senior dog went 18-hours without a potty break. We only became aware of the length of the lapse after checking our cameras. She also repeatedly allowed a third party in our home without notifying us, though those visits stopped once we messaged her. Until these issues, her care had been excellent, but these issues significantly affected our experience.



Brianna was great at watching our cats! She sent us pictures and made us feel like they were being well cared for while we were away.




Bri was a great sitter for my two dogs and rabbit. She sent pictures everyday and was very responsive. The house was just as tidy as I left it. Will definitely rebook!


Bri did a great job and is an awesome communicator!


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Schedule
I am independently employed, giving me the freedom to make my own schedule, so when my bookings show availability, that means I'll be there! As a 10+ year resident of Austin, I am comfortable traveling all over the city to accommodate your needs.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldBrianna can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
- I have administered medications to pups and kitties on several occasions. This usually involves turkey, ham, or cheese. Please communicate ANY dietary restrictions or any behaviors to discourage with your pet (e.g. trash eating, eating so fast we get sick, resource guarding, etc.)
