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Francis R.

Star Sitter

Crestview, Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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Services

Francis can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm currently a PhD candidate at UT. Since I work from home and design my own schedule, I am available for pet care and dog walking at flexible hours each week.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Francis R.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am very responsible, patient, and kind with all animals. I understand that some pets may need more time or attention than others and I am willing to work to adjust my strategies depending on the individual animal.

Information Francis R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any specific needs or triggers. It also helps to know any commands they may know or are working on.

A typical day

On walks I like to let dogs sniff along the way, practice not pulling on the leash, and go to parks to run and play if they are good with other dogs/people. For cats, I cuddle or play with them during visits.

Location

Austin, TX

Francis R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Francis R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Experienced animal caretaker

Pet care experience

Hi, I'm Francis (he/him). I've taken care of all kinds of pets since I was 15 years old. I've had cats my whole life and am very comfortable will all types, including skittish, disabled, and elderly cats. I also volunteered at an animal shelter with dogs for 3 years and was elevated to work with more reactive dogs, and have been dog walking since high school. I've owned and cared for other animals like rodents, birds, and reptiles as well. Hablo español!

Cat care experience

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Experienced Cat Caretaker

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

Reviews

Deep P.
Drop-In Visits • Mai 26, 2026
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Francis was so attentive to our kitties. We thoroughly enjoyed his pictures and updates! He went above and beyond to take care of them too!! Thank you Francis!

Olivia W.
Dog Walking • Apr. 20, 2026
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Francis was great to work with, easy and good with the dogs. Would recommend!

Andrea B.
Drop-In Visits • März 25, 2026
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Francis did a great job with our two dogs while we were away for our wedding day :) super communicative and everything went smoothly

Gabby P.
Drop-In Visits • Juni 07, 2025
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Francis was a great help when we needed to find someone last minute to check-in on our rabbit, Max. They were very communicative and we felt at ease knowing Max was taken care of. Would highly recommend their services and will book again if the opportunity lines up!

About Francis R.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am very responsible, patient, and kind with all animals. I understand that some pets may need more time or attention than others and I am willing to work to adjust my strategies depending on the individual animal.

Information Francis R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any specific needs or triggers. It also helps to know any commands they may know or are working on.

A typical day

On walks I like to let dogs sniff along the way, practice not pulling on the leash, and go to parks to run and play if they are good with other dogs/people. For cats, I cuddle or play with them during visits.

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Francis R.

Star Sitter

Crestview, Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews