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Tessa D.

Star Sitter

Leander, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Tessa can host

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

Tessa can care for

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

Availability

I work part time so I have time to care for your pet during the day and the days I work I’m not gone for too long!

Available
Not available
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About Tessa D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and one dog to keep your pet company, if desired. He his crate trained and I can crate your pet if needed as well! I give my dog lots of potty breaks and exercise and play time as well as nap time and training time-keep his mind and body fulfilled and meet his needs:) I plan to do the same with your pet, obviously with their specific needs in mind!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Tessa D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any special needs or instructions ahead of time for your pet as I am happy to accommodate for anything they may need:)

A typical day

I am very big into mental and physical stimulation and meeting each individual’s pets needs, so that they are happy and fulfilled living in our world! So that may look like mental food puzzles, find it games, running in the backyard and playing with various toys and going on walks in the neighborhood and hitting up the neighborhood park to explore and find new smells!

Location

Leander, TX

Tessa D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Tessa D. 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.

Pets are family <3

Pet care experience

I love animals (probably more than people lol)! I have worked at an animal hospital for two years. Interacted with pets of all shapes and sizes! I grew up with dogs and started pet sitting as a preteen-friends, family, neighbors. I’ve fostered and babysat cats and dogs for long and short stays, including puppies and older cats. I can administer medication. I rescued my dog as a puppy and I have a big interest in dog psychology. I continue to train and work with my dog everyday, as it brings me a lot of joy. I even started a dog training business with my sister and our own podcast (we’re in the early stages!), as we share a love for our four-legged companions! We help coach other owners and touch on topics like dog behavior, holistic health, diet, the vet, dog myths, different training styles, and everything in between! Being around animals makes me so happy! I cherish the time I spend with my dog as he is my favorite companion and I would love the opportunity to get to spend time with your beloved companion(s). :)

Cat care experience

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Pets are family <3

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

Reviews

Elizabeth B.
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2026
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Tessa was wonderful during her stay of four nights with our little morkie Coco they bonded she took her for walks everyday and played with her. She also has dog training experience and worked on some training with her as well. We felt that she communicated with us throughout our trip and sent us pictures and videos to relax our minds that Coco was in good hands! We would recommend Tessa to anyone and will definitely be calling on her for future trips!

Leah N.
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2026
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Tessa was wonderful! She was super patient and sweet with our dogs and very communicative. We will definitely rebook 💯!

Petra K.
House Sitting • Mar 03, 2026
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Tessa was absolutely amazing with our pups while we were away on a family vacation. She is incredibly detail oriented and communicative, which gave us so much peace of mind. She kept us updated, played with the dogs, and handled a few little accidents without any issue. She truly went above and beyond and we came home to a house that was cleaner than we left it. We’re so grateful we found her and will definitely be using her again in the future. Highly, highly recommend! Thank you so much, Tessa <3 !!!

Rachel P.
House Sitting • Dec 30, 2025
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Tessa is my go-to for dog sitting. She is responsible, responsive and the boys love her!!!!

About Tessa D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and one dog to keep your pet company, if desired. He his crate trained and I can crate your pet if needed as well! I give my dog lots of potty breaks and exercise and play time as well as nap time and training time-keep his mind and body fulfilled and meet his needs:) I plan to do the same with your pet, obviously with their specific needs in mind!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Tessa D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any special needs or instructions ahead of time for your pet as I am happy to accommodate for anything they may need:)

A typical day

I am very big into mental and physical stimulation and meeting each individual’s pets needs, so that they are happy and fulfilled living in our world! So that may look like mental food puzzles, find it games, running in the backyard and playing with various toys and going on walks in the neighborhood and hitting up the neighborhood park to explore and find new smells!

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Tessa D.

Star Sitter

Leander, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews