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Ellie F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 repeat clients
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Ellie F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $24 per visit

Highlights

Ellie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Compassionate & Reliable

My name is Ellie, and I'm an experienced, reliable, and compassionate pet caregiver who adores animals! Austin and Kansas City have been my two hometowns throughout my life, so I am so excited to have just moved back to Cedar Park to live near my family! I have 6 years of professional experience working at two large-scale Doggie Daycare & Boarding facilities - one in Austin and one in Kansas City. I have been both a General Manager and a Director of Pet Services at these facilities, and I have ample experience with pet health, dog socialization, and behavior. I have handled dogs with a huge variety of backgrounds and special needs. I pride myself on my patience and willingness to provide personalized care dependent on the personality of each animal. I worked at a nature center in Kansas where I cared for a whole host of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, and ensured guests of all ages had a fun, educational experience. And I absolutely ADORE cats and have had them as pets for my entire life. 🩷 I have been an independent pet sitter for nearly two decades, and I volunteered for years at Animal Haven (now Great Plains SPCA) and Austin Pets Alive! animal shelters. Animals have always brought me immense joy. As a kid, I held lemonade stands to raise money for the local animal shelter, and I have always had pets in my life. Currently, I have an orange tabby cat and a sweet but feisty mutt who are two of my very best friends. I'd love to meet you and your pet - feel free to reach out to request a Meet-and-Greet!

Qualifications

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Before any bookings, we will need to schedule a free Meet & Greet where I will get to know both you and your pet(s) to ensure it is a good match for everyone! We will also discuss your pet's health and behavioral needs, answer any questions you may have, and fill out some basic paperwork to ensure I have all the information I need to provide your pets with the best possible care.

Ratings and reviews

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173 ratings
Tina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 25, 2026

Ellie was so sweet and very well prepared to care for our pup. Charli got along so well with her and had a ton of fun. Would love to work with Ellie again and would definitely recommend her!

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Emily G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 14, 2026

The best!!

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Libby M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 23, 2026

Ellie is the best, as always! Our kitties absolutely love her!!

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Amelia J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

Ellie is truly a saving grace and gem of a human. She was flexible and super communicative through the entire time she was with our dog! She was wonderful and can’t recommend her more!

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Rory M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

As always, she provides the best and most caring service for our cats. Thank you!

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Billie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2026

Ellie was wonderful with our fur babies. I highly recommend her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a Psychology degree from UT and am planning to start a Master's program in Counseling in Fall of 2027. My long-term career goal is to continue to care for animals while becoming a licensed therapist providing animal-assisted therapy. So in the meantime, this is my full-time job! 😄 I feel so lucky that I get to care for sweet animals while I save up money to pay for school.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ellie can host up to 25 drop-ins per day
I am open to caring for any breed of dog, and I do not discriminate based on so-called "aggressiveness" stereotypes. I do require that my clients fill out fairly standard paperwork (emergency contacts/protocol, veterinarian preferences, health/behavior concerns, etc.) which can be completed at the Meet & Greet.
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.