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Rui P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 repeat clients
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Rui P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Rui has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Small dogs under 15lbs only

Hi, I’m Rui. My husband and I moved to Austin in 2020, during the Covid time. Current dog owner looking to care for other small dogs (15lb Max) at my home. I am not working and will be dog sitting full time, I have one teacup Yorkies, his name is Samurai he is 4lbs. I’ve been a dog owner for the last 20 plus years. I have also cared those belonging to family and friends on many occasions. I have a gated backyard that your dog will enjoy. We live by the lady bird lake, when it is not too hot, all the fur babies get to walk by the lake . My days start early, so drop off and pickup times are pretty flexible. Being that my dog is really small I will only be caring for other small dogs. I look forward to welcoming and caring for your sweet one too. I am currently not working, will spend plenty of time with your doggies. Preferred drop-off time is by 9am, pick up is by 7pm. But my schedule is flexible. I have a fenced yard and two friendly teacup Yorkies to keep your dog company, I can also crate your dog if needed. I only host small dogs in my house, max 15lbs.

Qualifications

49 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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122 ratings
Joni Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

Rui is great and my dog loves going to her home and playing with her doggy . She is ajways happy when I drop off and pick up ! She never looks back !

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Theofficiallindseyhill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 03, 2026

Rui always takes such good care of my little baby!

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Joni Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 30, 2026

Puppy was happy safe and well loved! Will go back

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Erik W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

Thank you, Frida enjoyed her time.

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Andrew & Alyssa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 30, 2026

Rui always does an amazing job keeping our pup happy and healthy. Thank you so much for keeping her safe during this winter storm!!

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Kami M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 10, 2026

Rui shared photos of my little Heidi throughout my trip and also helped coordinate hand off smoothly. Would book with her again!

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Schedule

Potty breaks every 1-3 hours, breakfast around 7-8am, dinner around 5-6pm. Walking in the morning or evening when weather permits, yard time throughout the day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have fenced yard for doggies to do their business with and one 4lb Yorkie Samurai to keep doggies company. Doggies are allowed on furnitures, they are free to roam the house when I’m home, I can also crate them if preferred by owners.

Pets

A typical day

We live by the lake, I love to walk/run on the trail when it is not too hot. During the hot days, I have lots toys and games ready for your doggies.

0 to 15 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Rui can host up to 2 pets per night
Please provide your dog's detailed feeding and medication schedule if any, special needs, vet info. Their personalities and how well they get along with other dogs.
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.