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Risi O.

Star Sitter

Houston, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
557 reviews
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Services

Risi can care for

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

Availability

I am blessed to be in a place now in my life where my schedule is extremely flexible and I have full availability to pet sit for you! ☺️

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Risi O.

Communication

146 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will always follow specific instructions left by my clients. It is mandatory that I do my best to keep every pet safe and happy at all times. I feel like being calm is very important when interacting with animals because you don’t want them to feel uncomfortable.

Information Risi O. would like to know about your pet

If there is anything specific that I need to know about your fur friend, please feel free to let me know so I can provide them with the best care possible. I don’t discriminate against any breeds in particular, good parents raise good pets.😉

A typical day

I love engaging with dogs as much as I can on visits. I want them to feel like it’s ALL about them! I like to take them outside for fresh air and to run around and get some of the bottled up energy out. I’ve noticed that animals really enjoy a good head massage also😄. But my favorite thing of all is, I love to sing to dogs and cats. I think that they truly benefit from music and they appreciate the individual attention.

Location

Houston, TX

Risi O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Risi O. 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.

♥️YOUR PETS ARE MY PALS!🐶🐱🐾

Pet care experience

I don’t recall a time in my life when I haven’t adored animals. They have always had a mystical energy that I felt not everyone could identify with. I used to leave bowls of food and milk for cats in my backyard. I also loved to hang bird feeders around and watch the birds come congregate. It was sort of my own jungle paradise or secret garden. Eventually both the cats and the birds warmed up to me and hung around in the yard when I went out back to play. I honestly felt that we had connection. Throughout my adolescence I was always involved with helping my friends take care of their animals. I assisted my neighbors for years who were dog breeders with their puppies. I helped them train the puppies, feed them, and bath them sometimes. Throughout my childhood I have had the pleasure of having a beautiful fish task, an adorable red ear slider turtle, and seven hamsters. Since I moved away from home I’ve had the unofficial job of pet sitting for friends, family and neighbors numerous times, so I figured it was time to make it official! I was blessed to become a pet parent nine years ago for two fantastic felines Prince and Sheba. They are endlessly entertaining and definitely keep me on my toes. They are the best roommates I could have ever asked for and I’m tremendously grateful. I love cats and dogs and almost every animal in between. I also understand how nerve racking and scary it can be, along with the pressure that can come along with finding a sitter to care about your animals the way that you do. I genuinely want to be helpful and I know that if you really want someone to take care of your fur family members with the upmost love and concern then, I’ll be the correct pet sitter for you! I hope to hear from you soon!

Cat care experience

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ALL CAT-TITUDE & FELINE FINE 😻

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

Reviews

Jazlyn B.
Drop-In Visits • juin 02, 2026
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Risi was so kind and informative and we’d love to have her again if she’s okay with it! My poor baby got super defensive when her automatic feeder was touched which was completely on me.. should’ve refilled before I left and forgot! She handled the situation with grace and tried to reassure me everything was okay.

Jamie B.
Drop-In Visits • juin 01, 2026
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Risi goes above and beyond! Our puppy had a tummy problem and let’s just say we could not tell anything had happened at all! She cleaned him up, the crate the whole area. She’s amazing!

Randy H.
Drop-In Visits • mai 27, 2026
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Took good care of our lil guy!

Michael
Drop-In Visits • mai 26, 2026
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Risi does a great job of taking care of our babies. Always on time and makes sure they have everything they need for the day. Would highly recommend!

About Risi O.

Communication

146 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will always follow specific instructions left by my clients. It is mandatory that I do my best to keep every pet safe and happy at all times. I feel like being calm is very important when interacting with animals because you don’t want them to feel uncomfortable.

Information Risi O. would like to know about your pet

If there is anything specific that I need to know about your fur friend, please feel free to let me know so I can provide them with the best care possible. I don’t discriminate against any breeds in particular, good parents raise good pets.😉

A typical day

I love engaging with dogs as much as I can on visits. I want them to feel like it’s ALL about them! I like to take them outside for fresh air and to run around and get some of the bottled up energy out. I’ve noticed that animals really enjoy a good head massage also😄. But my favorite thing of all is, I love to sing to dogs and cats. I think that they truly benefit from music and they appreciate the individual attention.

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Risi O.

Star Sitter

Houston, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
557 reviews