Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Riverside

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara P.
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Sara P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Riverside, Austin, TX, 78741

Sara was amazing!! Took great care of our needy cat and kept us updated the whole time! Would definitely have her watch him again in the future!

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Haley A.
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Jillian A.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
13 years of experience
South River City, Austin, TX, 78704

Super last minute request and she was so accommodating with my 3 lil kitties. They were well taken care of and loved on and I came back to all of them relaxed and happy :) Will book again!

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Lindsey H.
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Lillian M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
53 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Dawson, Austin, TX, 78704

Lillian was fantastic! She had great communication and sent lots of photos during each visit, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. She was punctual and stayed for the full 30 minutes with Juniper, making sure she had all her potty breaks, food, water, and attention. Juniper was clearly comfortable with her. I’ll definitely be booking with Lillian again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!

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Daniel G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kisiah C.
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Kisiah C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
188 reviews
91 repeat clients
16 years of experience
McKinney, Austin, TX, 78744

The best care and communication you could ask for!

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Renuka J.
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Kelly V.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
24 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78741

Kelly goes above and beyond to make my kitty feel loved. I appreciate the updates and pictures she sends! Your pet is in the best hands with her!

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Maggie G.
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Danielle A.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX, 78721

It was our first time booking a pet sitting service so we were nervous. But Danielle took SUCH great care of our pets and they warmed up to her pretty quickly. We'll definitely book her again the next time we're out of town.

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Mercy A.
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Julia P.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
42 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78702

Julia was the best cat sitter I’ve ever had! She was so communicative and spent extra time with my kitties. I have an elder cat and she did an amazing job administering her meds. Will definitely be hiring her again. 10/10 recommend for other cat parents!

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Rachel B.
Sitter Profile Image: Sanjana K.
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Sanjana K.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Hancock, Austin, TX, 78705

So quick to respond when I had an issue with my litter robot and showing up last minute to help my kitties out. Definitely booking again and highly recommend to anyone needing help with their fur babies! Thank you Sanjana!

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Devyn B.
Sitter Profile Image: Jacob S.
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Jacob S.
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$18
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1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78741

About: I’m Jacob, a full time nurse, looking for a side hustle to help pay off my student loans :) If you trust me with your pet(s) I will make them my top priority. I will shower them with attention, and take lots of pictures to update you with about our day. I work 3 days a week. I have plenty of free time during the week for your pet’s needs. It would be such a fulfilling past time for me to care for your animals. I live alone in a quiet apartment with no other animals. There’s a good amount of space. Quick and easy walk to the trail around lady bird lake.

Sitter Profile Image: Katie N.
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Katie N.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riverside, Austin, TX, 78741

Katie did an amazing job caring for Harlow while I was away! Her report cards were very detailed and she took many adorable photos. I would love to work with Katie again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan M.
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Meghan M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown, Austin, TX, 78701

Meghan was fabulous. My cat loved her.

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Aylah D.
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Chloe B.
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$14
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20 years of experience
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX, 78702

About: I have taken care of animals for as long as I can remember. I have always had my own dog (inside dog, outside dog, sometimes both). I have entered and won obedience and showmanship shows with my dogs. I trained two of my dogs in 4-H for over 5 years. Growing up with pets has allowed me to develop a strong love for all kinds of animals. When caring for others’ animals, I always keep in mind how I would want my own animal to be treated. I am currently working on my teaching certificate which is completely online! This allows me to make my own schedule. I am available mornings, afternoons, and evenings! I live in an apartment. I am open to cat/dog sitting depending on the breed. I live in a very walkable area where I can take the animals outside when needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Ramajana D.
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Ramajana D.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
41 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78701

Ramajana was great to work with. She was punctual, very communicative, and took great care of our cats. She spent time with them and played!

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Arjun P.
Sitter Profile Image: Adina H.
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Adina H.
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$17
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3 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78741

About: I’ve grown up with chihuahuas and currently have a 7 month old chihuahua/miniature pincher names Rockett! Taking care of your fur baby is my highest priority I am working a full time job with pretty flexible hours. I’m a teacher during most of the year but dog walking keeps me active during the summer. I am unable to take pets into my apartment but more than willing to come to your home or take your pup out for a fun play date. I am close to Roy Guerrero park if your fur baby requires longer walks

Sitter Profile Image: Zoe P.
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Zoe P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78701

Zoe was very responsible and took such good care of our 2 cats. she responded quickly after every message and made everything super easy for us. we definitely recommend Zoe for any pet sitting needs:)

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James R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
33 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX, 78741

I really enjoyed working with James! He’s the first sitter I’ve hired in Austin where my kitty didn’t run and hide during the meet-and-greet, which helped put me at ease. He was a great communicator and made sure my girl was well cared for while I was out of town. I’d absolutely book with him again.

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Ashley S.
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Jaclyn L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Austin, TX, 78702

Jaclyn is great! Super responsive and timely. Very patient with my energetic puppy.

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Kim R.
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Ainsleigh B.
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$15
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20 years of experience
Riverside, Austin, TX, 78741

About: I have had large dogs for 20+ years and have learned to take diligent care of them ensuring their happiness is a priority. I make sure they are well fed, happy, receiving lots of love, & exercise. I currently work full-time in an office, but I make pet care a priority in my daily routine. I’m available for walks and drop-in visits before work, during lunch depending on location, and after work in the evenings. I’m active with my own dog every day, so I understand the importance of consistency, exercise, and attention. I always make sure pets receive reliable care, companionship, and plenty of activity while their owners are away. I prioritize making pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while maintaining their normal routine as closely as possible. During walks and drop-in visits, I always pay close attention to each dog’s behavior, energy level, and individual needs. I make sure pets have fresh water, exercise, attention, and plenty of affection while their owners are away. I’m also comfortable handling large dogs and high-energy breeds.

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andrea j.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Parker Lane, Austin, TX, 78741

Andrea was so responsive and helpful when I had to last minute book with her! My cat was so happy and I had peace of mind while traveling. Thank you, Andrea!

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Jacklyn G.
Sitter Profile Image: Adeline S.
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Adeline S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South River City, Austin, TX, 78704

Adeline did a great job of caring for Toasty, she was very communicative and kept him company while we were traveling. Would highly recommend!

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Luis R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

The best sitter we’ve had. Always goes out of their way to make sure our boys are happy and cared for. Couldn’t ask for better!

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Sophia C.
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Sari was wonderful! She followed care instructions and made sure to take pictures. My kitties are usually pretty shy with new people and they loved her.

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Kaitlin W.
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Danielle was wonderful - she’s a great communicator, very kind and caring and made me feel very assured that my cat with special care needs was well taken care of while I was abroad. Highly highly recommend her as a sitter, your pet will be in great hands!!

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Alison V.
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Sara was easy to communicate with, on top of everything, and took great care of Birch! I felt totally at ease during my trip. A+

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Becky P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ariana has helped me out many times. She’s a professional, and loves animals. She’ll love yours too!

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Marshall E.
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Andrea was great! She communicated well, kept us updated and was very punctual. Our pups loved seeing her everyday!!

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Brailyn W.
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Jacob was great! He took my dog for a walk very last minute and was super detailed in his report back to me!

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Anika H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca is the absolute BEST. She is so in tune with just what our cat needs and I am always confident that he is in the best hands with her care. She gives me great peace of mind when I travel. I am so grateful for her wonderful care of our sweet boy!

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Beth R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor was amazing at caring for our cat!! She left very detailed rover cards for each visit along with amazing photos that we loved seeing while we were away. She did such a wonderful job that we booked her again immediately!

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Ainsley M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We can’t recommend Nicole enough! She took EXCELLENT care of our 4 kitties. Besides the daily photos and insight into how the visit went, she also made sure to give them supervised outdoor time (per our request) and so much love. It’s obvious how much she loves the animals in her care, as though they’re her own. She alerted us to an AC outage in our place and set up fans to help with the heat until it could be fixed. Truly above and beyond what we expected and we will 10000000% be booking her in the future!

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Katherine S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura was amazing with our 2 month old puppy!! Great communication, she was always on time, and left our home nice and clean! We’ll definitely be booking her again!

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Molly D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin was great with all of our pets. Her photos and reports to us daily were wonderful! When we need a pet sitter again, she will be our first choice! Thank you again, Erin! Our pets loved you!

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Brian J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat loves David. He always does a great job taking care of baby, giving me peace of mind while I am away.

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Shailza T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ryan was so awesome! My (very particular) Sadie girl warmed up to him immediately. I didn’t have service while I was gone but I knew she was in good hands. 10/10!!

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Claire W.
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Marina was great! She was on time and took great care of both of our dogs! Will definitely be using her again!

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Mitchell M.
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Lillian was wonderful! Great communication, punctual, and reliable. We came home to a calm and happy kitty. Would absolutely recommend and will rebook in the future!

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Daniel S.
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Katie was amazing with my dog and gave me total peace of mind while I was away. She was communicative, reliable, and clearly treated him like one of her own — I couldn’t recommend her more!

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Austen C.
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Meghan did a great job caring for my cat, Ivy! She was very communicative and responsible, and provided cute pics of Ivy daily. Highly recommend Meghan!

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Olivia K.
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Jennifer dropped in to check on my senior cat. She made sure all was well and sent me a nice update. Thanks Jennifer!

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Jillian A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicky goes above and beyond!! She always gives me detailed updates during her visits and I know that she’s taking good care of my cat while I’m away. I’ve had bad Rover experiences in the past so it’s been great to find someone that I trust. She is the best!

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Victoria B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Riverside on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 7,489 pet sitters in Riverside. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Riverside pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Riverside have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Riverside.

Rover makes it easy to find Riverside pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 7,489 pet sitters in Riverside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Riverside, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.