House Sitting In Old West Austin
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“She was so sweet and caring, my senior dog loved her. Great communication and super calm spirit. I will definitely be using her again. She was hyper aware that he was post surgical and made sure to communicate updates to me regularly”
“I can't speak highly enough of Christine! She was attentive, communicative, and overall just such an amazing sitter for our pets. She went above and beyond to make our pets feel at home, safe, and loved. We will also reach out to Christine to watch our babies and you should too!”
“Matthew did an INCREDIBLE job house sitting for my boyfriend and I. He watched our dog and 3 cats (and a few house plants) while we were out of town for 6 days. We've tried so many options for pet care when we traveled in the past and always seemed to find we came back to stressed pets and a messy house. This trip was so different! The pets were relaxed and happy, the house was perfect and overall we just felt much more at ease knowing they had someone looking out for them. Highly recommend him and will definitely rebook next time we travel!”
“Daria was amazing, my cats took to her right away. I was a little nervous leaving them for a night but they were happy and healthy when I got home. She sent lots of photos and videos which made this cat mom feel better”
“Yuliia is a wonderful sitter and we have booked her as a sitter several times for our dogs! She’s extremely attentive and sends tons of photos! Our dogs were well cared for during our absences!”
“Ana took great care of our home and high maintenance bulldog while we were away. She communicated daily and sent pictures frequently. I would highly recommend Ana! Thank you!😊”
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Lizzie. She is kind considerate intelligent and more. She communicated with us often and sent pictures which were welcome. Our dog Riley is still looking around the house for her after us being gone for only three days. I sure hope she’s available the next time we go out of town.”
“Woody was great to work with. Our dogs were very well cared for. Communication was consistent and helpful. Our house was really well taken care of. We look forward to having Woody stay with our dogs again.”
“Grateful for the care of our furry handful—he really can be a handful due to his dog aggression—and the excellent communication that Dwayne provided. I felt comfortable and confident leaving Pongo in Dwayne's care, which has not always been the case with other sitters. When we returned home, Pongo looked fat and happy. (He always looks fat.) And our house looked great.”
“Needed a last minute house sitter and reached out to Aniela and she was great. Walked, fed, and sent daily updates of the dogs with pictures. Will rebook in the future and would definitely recommend”
“Tiffany was great with my Gracie! It took her a few hours to remember her, as my dog is super weary of newcomers. By the end of her time with Gracie all was well. Will def book Tiffany again! And the house was super clean after :-)”
About: I pet sit because I want to, not because I need to💜. It’s a passion of mine to be around your pets. As the the oldest of 5 much younger siblings and a former professional nanny, I am a natural caregiver! Now, I am an independent hairstylist that works for myself, and as an animal lover, I have naturally become many of my clients trusted go-to pet sitter, especially for in house vacation pet sitting. I am highly trained as a former animal foster (including the bottle babies that require so much attention and responsibility) and as a professional care giver. I also grew up with non-traditional critters including, but not limited to, hedgehogs, salamanders, iguanas, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc. so I’m cool with whatever you throw at me! LGBTQ+ friendly!! I work for myself part time as a hairstylist. I make my own hours so it is very easy to not schedule on the days I am needed or to schedule large breaks in between. As a former nanny and elder millennial (lol) I am very responsible first! I always double check leashes, harnesses, doors, etc so you can leave your home feeling great with your guys in my hands. At my clients home, I very much like to follow their rules and instructions to the detail. I keep a photo and/or list of all instructions on my phone and a physical copy in my car. At my own home, I like to listen to what my clients feel comfortable with and follow that as discussed with them. I do like their pets to feel like I’m their loving grandma- they always get extra love and long walks when I come to see them!
“Jena does an amazing job! She sent me pictures daily of our dog and took amazing care of him! She also brought in all of our packages and left our house in perfect order! I will definitely be using her again!”
“Callie was awesome! We decided to take a weekend trip and left our 3 pups in Callie's care. She was very attentive and professional. She sent plenty of updates and kept us informed the entire time. The pups had a great time and we are very much looking forward to working with Callie in the future. I can't thank her enough!”
“Arturo is such a caring and attentive sitter. I have a 15 year old maltipom who requires a little extra attention and care. I’ve booked with Arturo twice and he does not disappoint! He’s very communicative and shared consistent updates. I’m glad I found a trusted sitter Arturo. 😌”
“David & Lauren were fantastic pet sitting our dog and cat over a long weekend!! They were very communicative and great with the animals! I would definitely recommend them to family and friends!”
“Shane is an excellent communicator and it is clear he cares deeply about animals. He instantly made Gracie (my dog) and me feel at ease knowing we were in good hands. Shane is highly responsible and I look forward to working with him in the future so that Gracie has another opportunity to play with his dogs too!”
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Arantxa I.Star Sitter
“She was so sweet and caring, my senior dog loved her. Great communication and super calm spirit. I will definitely be using her again. She was hyper aware that he was post surgical and made sure to communicate updates to me regularly”
Christine & Felipe C.Star Sitter
“I can't speak highly enough of Christine! She was attentive, communicative, and overall just such an amazing sitter for our pets. She went above and beyond to make our pets feel at home, safe, and loved. We will also reach out to Christine to watch our babies and you should too!”
Erica C.Star Sitter
“Very responsive, very responsible and easy to work with. My fur kids were well cared for and I will be booking with Erica again. Highly recommend!”
Matthew K.Star Sitter
“Matthew did an INCREDIBLE job house sitting for my boyfriend and I. He watched our dog and 3 cats (and a few house plants) while we were out of town for 6 days. We've tried so many options for pet care when we traveled in the past and always seemed to find we came back to stressed pets and a messy house. This trip was so different! The pets were relaxed and happy, the house was perfect and overall we just felt much more at ease knowing they had someone looking out for them. Highly recommend him and will definitely rebook next time we travel!”
Daria K.Star Sitter
“Daria was amazing, my cats took to her right away. I was a little nervous leaving them for a night but they were happy and healthy when I got home. She sent lots of photos and videos which made this cat mom feel better”
Yuliia P.
Star Sitter
“Yuliia is a wonderful sitter and we have booked her as a sitter several times for our dogs! She’s extremely attentive and sends tons of photos! Our dogs were well cared for during our absences!”
Ana P.Star Sitter
“Ana took great care of our home and high maintenance bulldog while we were away. She communicated daily and sent pictures frequently. I would highly recommend Ana! Thank you!😊”
Elizabeth W.Star Sitter
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Lizzie. She is kind considerate intelligent and more. She communicated with us often and sent pictures which were welcome. Our dog Riley is still looking around the house for her after us being gone for only three days. I sure hope she’s available the next time we go out of town.”
Woody H.Star Sitter
“Woody was great to work with. Our dogs were very well cared for. Communication was consistent and helpful. Our house was really well taken care of. We look forward to having Woody stay with our dogs again.”
Ashna & Dwayne S.Star Sitter
“Grateful for the care of our furry handful—he really can be a handful due to his dog aggression—and the excellent communication that Dwayne provided. I felt comfortable and confident leaving Pongo in Dwayne's care, which has not always been the case with other sitters. When we returned home, Pongo looked fat and happy. (He always looks fat.) And our house looked great.”
Aniela M.
“Needed a last minute house sitter and reached out to Aniela and she was great. Walked, fed, and sent daily updates of the dogs with pictures. Will rebook in the future and would definitely recommend”
Tiffany L.Star Sitter
“Tiffany was great with my Gracie! It took her a few hours to remember her, as my dog is super weary of newcomers. By the end of her time with Gracie all was well. Will def book Tiffany again! And the house was super clean after :-)”
Braelynn H.
“Braelynn is an exceptional, trustworthy, and reliable pet sitter! I have two cats, and one has a disability. Braelynn is the only person I trust to care for them when I am away for work trips. She spends time playing with them, feeds them per instructions and on schedule, and helps to maintain the cleanliness of their litter box. I really appreciate coming to my cats and seeing them being their happy, loving selves due to her attentive care.”
Michael P.Star Sitter
“Michael was great. Provided updates with pictures every few hours and answered right away any time I had a question. Would definitely rebook in the future.”
Matt D.Star Sitter
“Matt was amazing and so good to my dogs! Great at communication and sent me lots of updates. Highly recommend Matt and I will definitely be using him in the future.”
Jena G.Star Sitter
“Jena does an amazing job! She sent me pictures daily of our dog and took amazing care of him! She also brought in all of our packages and left our house in perfect order! I will definitely be using her again!”
Callie M.
“Callie was awesome! We decided to take a weekend trip and left our 3 pups in Callie's care. She was very attentive and professional. She sent plenty of updates and kept us informed the entire time. The pups had a great time and we are very much looking forward to working with Callie in the future. I can't thank her enough!”
Arturo C.Star Sitter
“Arturo is such a caring and attentive sitter. I have a 15 year old maltipom who requires a little extra attention and care. I’ve booked with Arturo twice and he does not disappoint! He’s very communicative and shared consistent updates. I’m glad I found a trusted sitter Arturo. 😌”
David & Lauren C.
“David & Lauren were fantastic pet sitting our dog and cat over a long weekend!! They were very communicative and great with the animals! I would definitely recommend them to family and friends!”
Shane S.
“Shane is an excellent communicator and it is clear he cares deeply about animals. He instantly made Gracie (my dog) and me feel at ease knowing we were in good hands. Shane is highly responsible and I look forward to working with him in the future so that Gracie has another opportunity to play with his dogs too!”
Old West Austin pet parents share their Rover experiences
Cody finally won Pippi over. She allowed him to put her harness on and walked her every morning. They played fetch every evening, her favorite. Cody sent pictures of her walks and when she would sunbathe in the yard. He applied cream meds to the side of her face where she was rubbing on the rug. it looked a lot better when I got home. Cody washed the bed sheets, covers and made the bed. The trash was taken out and the house was in the same condition as I left it. I would use Cody again.
Lucas was a great sitter for my dog Rey. She's pretty low maintenance, but is getting up there in age and it made me feel better to know someone was hanging out with her all day and taking her on short walks. Lucas was communicative and Rey seemed very happy and healthy when we got home. Would recommend!
Aniela did a great job taking care of our cat FD while we were away! The house was really clean when we got back, and our cat seemed very happy and well looked after. Aniela shared some cute photos and kept in touch about the key pickup and drop-off, which made the whole process easier. It’s so nice to have someone reliable looking after our girl while we’re gone! Thank you so much Aniela for your help!
Van was so great with our dogs and went above and beyond with her care with them and updating us often. She was extremely communicative and I never had to worry about anything while I was away. I came home to two happy/tired dogs and a clean home. I would definitely use Van again would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take care of their pup(s).
This recent booking was our first overnight stay with Steven. I’ve booked Steven a couple times before for day-stays and I was so relieved to hear he was available for house sitting while I went on a several day hiking trip in California. My pup is anxious and very attached to me so, I have a hard time leaving her with just anyone. Knowing Steven would be taking care of my pup let me fully enjoy myself while I was away. I’m appreciative of his flexibility, understanding, and communication. Thank you for all of your kindness and patience with Palomita! Can’t wait for our next house sitting opportunity.
Becca is amazing! She's one of my favorite pet sitters I have ever had! I reached out to many pet sitters that never replied, and even though she was traveling, she got back to me! I was so impressed with that, and we kept in touch over a week while I was still searching with no luck. She is very sweet, and my German Shepherd Jax fell in love with her at our meet and greet! I had a feeling she would be the "one" : )) She also grew up with large dogs and it's important to me to have someone who has experience with large dogs. I needed someone to stay here a lot, and she was able to and I know Jax was well taken care of! She was very communicative, and checked in twice daily with photos, which I loved. She also checked in with me the day before, and when she left, she sent me a recap text. I had such peace of mind while I was gone. I highly recommend Becca!
Our pup loves Amanda and we’d go back to Amanda again and again! We were gone for a long trip and we were so glad we had Amanda to take care of her. We never had to worry about her knowing that she was with Amanda who loves her dearly. Amanda would go out of her way to get her favorite pup treats and etc. she also took great care of our house, our can’t wait to hang out with Amanda again!
So many great things to say about Krista! I’m a high maintenance dog mom and she accommodated all my requests. My foster dog, Susie, is spicy and Krista handled her perfectly. Gave her space and let Susie come to her. We don’t leave our dogs more than 5-6 hours and we were so lucky Krista was able to keep the dog’s routine. She gave regular updates and left the house clean and tidy. This was our first trip in years and Krista gave me peace of mind being away from my babies.
Anthony did an amazing job watching my golden retriever puppy for two days at my home. He kept me updated the entire time with constant communication, sent photos, and was super flexible with my schedule. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup, and my house was just as I left it. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend him!
Michael was absolutely fantastic while dog sitting my puppy, Pippa! He was incredibly attentive, followed all of my instructions to the letter, and kept me updated with regular messages and photos, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. Pippa clearly adored him, and it was obvious he was in great hands. On top of that, Michael left my home in perfect condition — it looked exactly as I left it (if not better!). I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be booking him again. Highly recommend!
Olena did an amazing job with our boys over the weekend while we were out of town. She kept us updated with photos each day and we could easily see how happy the boys were while we were away. She cared for our home going above and beyond. I highly recommend Olena to anyway looking for a sitter. She is an expert and genuinely cares for the animals in her care.
Ari was wonderful! She took amazing care of our dog, keeping him happy and well-exercised, and also looked after our home. We came back to a clean house, collected mail and packages, and a very content pup. Jojo had upset stomach during the time when Ari was sitting him, so she gave me daily updates and fed him pumpkin purée. I appreciated the fast thinking, and it’s clear she has a deep knowledge of dog health and behavior, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. Highly recommend!!
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Old West Austin.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Old West Austin house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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