Payton S.
Payton S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable, Attentive Pet & Home Care
Hello, my name is Payton - a lifelong animal lover based in Austin / Lakeway areas. Whether your pet needs long walks or snuggles on the couch, I provide personalized care they’ll feel at home with. I've cared for an energetic 18-pet household requiring many Rx administrations, as well as many simpler, single-pet homes. I've been pet sitting for 27+ years; cumulatively 100+ dogs, 30+ cats, a few cattle, & various reptiles. I have experience with senior pets, as well as special needs/hospice pets, involving Rx administration for epilepsy, GI & kidney issues, eye diseases, & anal gland/joint/allergy flares. I love meeting new pet personalities, & learning about breed-specific habits & talents. This is a job I find great fun in, while also taking very seriously. When you entrust your pets in me, you can rest assured that they’ll be treated as if they’re my own.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My main goal is to keep your pets & home happy while you're away. All house stays include routine pet, plant, and home care. I like to send frequent photo & well-being updates throughout my stay; my phone stays on loud for quick responses as needed.
Ratings and reviews
Payton was absolutely wonderful with our dogs. She sent us so many pics, took them on many walks and they seemed so happy!!! She was extremely communicative and we would absolutely use Payton again to watch our dogs and stay with them in our house. She even left us a thank you card for our return!!!! 🩷
Payton stayed at our house for a week and did a great job. She earned the trust of our extremely shy rescue dog, sent daily updates, and left everything in perfect condition. She handled an unexpected situation professionally and communicated what happened right away. We came home to a clean house, a thoughtful handwritten card, and two happy pets :) We hope to use Payton again in the future and feel comfortable recommending her.
Jumped in last minute
Always great to have Payton. She was gracious enough to give us a long holiday break! We’re so thankful for her. She’s fantastic.
Payton is truly exceptional. She is outgoing, incredibly reliable, and such a natural with both dogs and cats. From the start, her communication was clear, proactive, and reassuring—something that matters so much when you’re away from your pets. She’s genuinely loving with animals, attentive to their needs, and flexible when schedules shift. I always felt confident knowing our pets were in caring, capable hands. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Payton is our go-to! She’s unbelievable - highly communicative, so kind, and so sweet with animals. She’s been incredible flexible as things pop up (as they sometimes do!) when house sitting and pet sitting. We’re so grateful for her!
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Schedule
I work from home, so am very flexible at this time. I'm available 7 days a week with a few exceptions sprinkled in; I do my best to support short-notice requests!