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Jacob S.

Riverside, Austin, TX

3 reviews
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Services

Jacob can care for

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

Availability

I work 3 days a week. I have plenty of free time during the week for your pet’s needs. It would be such a fulfilling past time for me to care for your animals.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jacob S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live alone in a quiet apartment with no other animals. There’s a good amount of space. Quick and easy walk to the trail around lady bird lake.

Information Jacob S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet needs any special accommodations, I’ll be more than happy to provide the support. Let me know what your pet loves so I can make sure they have a fun time!

A typical day

I would love to take your pet for a walk around my quiet neighborhood. There is an enclosed area we can safely and privately play fetch, run, and play! We can walk to the trail too. I’d like to play with their toys with them. And I’d love a good snuggle.

Location

Austin, TX

Jacob S.'s Neighborhood

A nurse with a passion for pets!

Pet care experience

I’m Jacob, a full time nurse, looking for a side hustle to help pay off my student loans :) If you trust me with your pet(s) I will make them my top priority. I will shower them with attention, and take lots of pictures to update you with about our day.

Cat care experience

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Help me pay off my student loans :)

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

Reviews

Allie B.
Jun 05, 2026

Jacob is amazing, I cannot say enough great things about him. He will love your pets as if they are his own! Not only have I know Jacob for 10+ years, working along side him in the hospital, but he has also watched my pets for me. Last summer Jacob watched my elderly dog, Rollo, for several weeks while I was out of the country. He sent me pictures several times a day, he made sure Rollo had all the love and attention he needed, he kept Rollo so safe and happy, and Jacob kept me informed if anything -big or small- happened while I was away. Rollo has since passed away many months later, but I look back on all the wonderful pictures I have of my sweet boy playing with Jacob and being loved, and I am thankful that Rollo had Jacob to take care of him. Jacob was there for me and my dogs during our biggest time of need! Jacob has been an avid lover of all animals for as long as I have known him, just ask him about his bunny tattoo!

Kayal R.
Jan 25, 2025

Jacob is compassionate, warm, and incredibly patient —the kind of person both people and animals naturally trust. I have no doubt your pet will be in amazing hands with him. As a close friend, I’ve watched Jacob’s dedication to helping animals in need. He enjoys visiting local animal shelters to offer his assistance and spend quality time with the furry creatures. When he discovered that Jack, a pet rabbit at a local shelter, had been waiting too long for a safe home, Jacob stepped up without hesitation and adopted him. He quickly educated himself on how to care for Jack’s unique needs and provided him with a loving home for many years. His commitment doesn’t just stop at adoption. Jacob is also a passionate supporter of Austin Pets Alive and has volunteered as a foster parent for the program. When your adorable pet first meets Jacob, you’ll see how he instantly lights up and showers them with love! It’s why he’s the first person that friends and family call when they need someone they trust to care for their dogs. And most importantly, he goes above and beyond to make sure the dog and parent are at ease. Rearranging his home to make it more pet-friendly? Done. Daily adventures to the park? Absolutely. Sending photo updates of their fun activities? Of course. Jacob will lovingly treat your pet as if they were his own. I can’t recommend him enough as your pet sitter!

Justin R.
Jan 24, 2025

Jacob would provide safe, loving care and excellent customer service because he genuinely cares about animals and their well-being. His patience and attention to detail make him a perfect fit for pet sitting, and he always goes the extra mile to make sure pets are happy and comfortable. I've seen firsthand how kind and reliable he is, we work together as nurses in the hospital. He has a natural ability to connect with animals and possesses the communication skills needed to ensure that pet owners feel reassured and informed throughout the entire process. Jacob is an awesome human being because he’s trustworthy, compassionate, and hard-working. Jacob has much experience caring for all kinds of animal including rabbits, dogs, and cats! Rover will not regret investing in Jacob as a pet sitter

About Jacob S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live alone in a quiet apartment with no other animals. There’s a good amount of space. Quick and easy walk to the trail around lady bird lake.

Information Jacob S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet needs any special accommodations, I’ll be more than happy to provide the support. Let me know what your pet loves so I can make sure they have a fun time!

A typical day

I would love to take your pet for a walk around my quiet neighborhood. There is an enclosed area we can safely and privately play fetch, run, and play! We can walk to the trail too. I’d like to play with their toys with them. And I’d love a good snuggle.

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.
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Jacob S.

Riverside, Austin, TX

3 reviews