House Sitting in Zilker, Austin, TX
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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”
“Christine was wonderful! This was our first time booking her services, and I would highly recommend her. From our first meet and greet, it was clear she had a lot of experience caring for animals. She was easy to talk to, had good communication during our time away, and went out of her way to care for our dog, Jovi (who can be a bit of a handful and hard to walk sometimes!). She even went out of her way to take him to his favorite park/trail one of the evenings. The coolest thing was finding out she had cared for Jovi when he was a puppy before we adopted him (we’ve had him since he was 1 year old). His previous owner had also contacted Christine for dog sitting, and she was able to look back through her pictures and find young puppy photos of our Jovi! It was totally meant to be! 😆 I highly recommend Christine for all of your animal care needs!”
“We love having Ana stay at our house and watch our cats and dogs. She is the first sitter who has been able to get our shy kitty to come out and let her pet him - she is a cat whisperer! She always treats out home with a lot of respect and we come home to find everything just as we left it. She also takes the cutest pics of our crew to share with us while we're away. We couldn't be happier!”
“Matt was everything you want when booking a new sitter. Our dog loved him, he was super responsive before and during, and had a real ease and kindness about him. We didn’t worry at all and as a pet owner you can understand how invaluable that is:) we loved Matt, will rebook him forever in the future and recommend you book him too!!”
“Lizzie did a great job taking care of my older dog! She responded when I reached out to her and kept me up to date when I was running out of treats. I would definitely book again ?”
“Yuliia is an excellent dog sitter. She stayed with our dog Hank in our home and provided him with lots of attention, stimulation, and loving affection. We loved the many wonderful photos she sent documenting what a good time they were having. Her great care for Hank and our home made a much needed trip possible. Highly recommend.”
“Daniel took exceptional care of our two dogs. He was very communicative, kind, and accommodating. I felt at ease from the moment we dropped them off, and Daniel continued to make me feel so throughout their stay. I highly, highly recommend him!”
“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!”
“Tiffany is fantastic! Our girls (Lennon + Mink) loved their time with her. This was our first experience leaving them with someone they didn’t already know and Tiffany was the perfect sitter. Not only was she already communicative from the get go, but our sweet pup got gnarly hot spots the day before we left for a long weekend and we were heartbroken to leave her with an open wound and a stranger to tend to her. Tiffany was wonderful having to adapt last minute and make applying topical ointment a part of her routine with Lennon while we were gone. She monitored Lennon closely and updated us regularly. Not to mention our cat absolutely loves her. Tiffany will be our go to sitter from now on!”
“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.”
“Ariana was fantastic! She was incredibly flexible, even letting us switch the dogs out at the last minute, which we really appreciated. She communicated quickly and clearly, making everything so easy and stress-free. Our dogs were happy and well cared for, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!”
“Jenna was amazing! Our cat, Peter, appeared to warm up to her very quickly. She made sure she spent quality time with him. She left our house just as clean as when we left, if not cleaner! I’ll definitely be recommending Jenna to others.”
“LaShanda is so great! Penelope immediately loved her! I really appreciated how many pictures and videos LaShanda sent. It put my dog mom heart at ease. I would definitely contact her to sit for Penelope again.”
“I fully recommend Jena! She was quick to communicate with me everyday which was very reassuring. She also sent countless photos and gave tons of love to my two cats during my trip :-)”
“Misha was super great and even came a few days earlier to meet and greet with the dogs. Was super communicative throughout the time I was away from my girls and made my trip a lot easier! Thanks Misha!!”
“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!”
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!
“David & Lauren were great! They updated me throughout the day, took amazing care of Mona and left my place clean. That’s all I can ask for! I’ll definitely be using them again in the future. Highly recommend”
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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
“Christine was wonderful! This was our first time booking her services, and I would highly recommend her. From our first meet and greet, it was clear she had a lot of experience caring for animals. She was easy to talk to, had good communication during our time away, and went out of her way to care for our dog, Jovi (who can be a bit of a handful and hard to walk sometimes!). She even went out of her way to take him to his favorite park/trail one of the evenings. The coolest thing was finding out she had cared for Jovi when he was a puppy before we adopted him (we’ve had him since he was 1 year old). His previous owner had also contacted Christine for dog sitting, and she was able to look back through her pictures and find young puppy photos of our Jovi! It was totally meant to be! 😆 I highly recommend Christine for all of your animal care needs!”
Matthew K.Star Sitter
“Came back to a happy pup! Mathew did a great job and I didn’t have to worry while I was gone. He kept the place clean and would definitely recommend him.”
Ana P.Star Sitter
“We love having Ana stay at our house and watch our cats and dogs. She is the first sitter who has been able to get our shy kitty to come out and let her pet him - she is a cat whisperer! She always treats out home with a lot of respect and we come home to find everything just as we left it. She also takes the cutest pics of our crew to share with us while we're away. We couldn't be happier!”
Matt D.Star Sitter
“Matt was everything you want when booking a new sitter. Our dog loved him, he was super responsive before and during, and had a real ease and kindness about him. We didn’t worry at all and as a pet owner you can understand how invaluable that is:) we loved Matt, will rebook him forever in the future and recommend you book him too!!”
Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter
“Lizzie did a great job taking care of my older dog! She responded when I reached out to her and kept me up to date when I was running out of treats. I would definitely book again ?”
Yuliia P.Star Sitter
“Yuliia is an excellent dog sitter. She stayed with our dog Hank in our home and provided him with lots of attention, stimulation, and loving affection. We loved the many wonderful photos she sent documenting what a good time they were having. Her great care for Hank and our home made a much needed trip possible. Highly recommend.”
Daniel C.
“Daniel took exceptional care of our two dogs. He was very communicative, kind, and accommodating. I felt at ease from the moment we dropped them off, and Daniel continued to make me feel so throughout their stay. I highly, highly recommend him!”
Aniela M.
“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!”
Tiffany L.Star Sitter
“Tiffany is fantastic! Our girls (Lennon + Mink) loved their time with her. This was our first experience leaving them with someone they didn’t already know and Tiffany was the perfect sitter. Not only was she already communicative from the get go, but our sweet pup got gnarly hot spots the day before we left for a long weekend and we were heartbroken to leave her with an open wound and a stranger to tend to her. Tiffany was wonderful having to adapt last minute and make applying topical ointment a part of her routine with Lennon while we were gone. She monitored Lennon closely and updated us regularly. Not to mention our cat absolutely loves her. Tiffany will be our go to sitter from now on!”
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.”
Laura C.Star Sitter
“Laura was so sweet and wonderful! This was our first overnight and we couldn’t appreciate her patience and understanding more. Would 20/10 recommend!”
Ariana M.
“Ariana was fantastic! She was incredibly flexible, even letting us switch the dogs out at the last minute, which we really appreciated. She communicated quickly and clearly, making everything so easy and stress-free. Our dogs were happy and well cared for, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!”
Jenna T.Star Sitter
“Jenna was amazing! Our cat, Peter, appeared to warm up to her very quickly. She made sure she spent quality time with him. She left our house just as clean as when we left, if not cleaner! I’ll definitely be recommending Jenna to others.”
LaShanda H.Star Sitter
“LaShanda is so great! Penelope immediately loved her! I really appreciated how many pictures and videos LaShanda sent. It put my dog mom heart at ease. I would definitely contact her to sit for Penelope again.”
Jena G.Star Sitter
“I fully recommend Jena! She was quick to communicate with me everyday which was very reassuring. She also sent countless photos and gave tons of love to my two cats during my trip :-)”
Misha Z.Star Sitter
“Misha was super great and even came a few days earlier to meet and greet with the dogs. Was super communicative throughout the time I was away from my girls and made my trip a lot easier! Thanks Misha!!”
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!”
Braelynn H.
“Braelynn is amazing!!! She cares for my pups as if they’re her own, sends updates, & my pups absolutely love her!! Definitely recommend choosing Braelynn!!!”
David & Lauren C.
“David & Lauren were great! They updated me throughout the day, took amazing care of Mona and left my place clean. That’s all I can ask for! I’ll definitely be using them again in the future. Highly recommend”
Zilker 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.
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!
Cortney did such an amazing job caring for our two pups, and handled an unexpected medical situation with one dog very promptly and professionally. She kept us updated with her aftercare and with the general state of the dogs while we were gone. 10/10 recommend!!
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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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 Zilker.
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. Zilker 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
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