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Mariana W.

I Love Animals

Austin, TX

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Pet Sitter & Animal Lover Lifelong animal lover with personal experience caring for 5 dogs and 4 cats throughout my adult life. I truly enjoy the companionship animals offer and always aim to make them feel safe, loved, and at ease in my care. I'm gentle, patient, and attentive to each pet's unique needs-whether that's feeding,...
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Brie E.'s Photo

Austin, TX

from
$8/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've had my own company for a while but expanding to other platforms. Enjoy care giving. I have two pups of my own! I also own a VW Atlas for large transportation needs! I'd describe my personality as bubbly and energetic. I like working with animals because I grew up with bunnies, cats, birds and dogs! Animals are truly...
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Austin, TX

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Taking care of dogs and cats involves providing basic needs like food, water, shelter, and regular veterinary care. Dogs require exercise, training, and socialization, while cats often have lower exercise needs but require a litter box and playtime. Both animals benefit from grooming, dental care, and mental stimulation. I have...
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Austin, TX

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
Loving and dependable pet sitter with experience caring for dogs and cats of all ages. I'm always happy to help and truly enjoy giving pets the attention and care they deserve. Your furry friend will be safe, loved, and well looked after!
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Austin, TX

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
For the past 10 years, I've been the go-to person for furry friends needing a loving and attentive caretaker. My experience encompasses a wide range of pet sitting services, ensuring the well-being and happiness of both dogs and cats while their owners are away. I understand that pets are family, and I treat each one with the...
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Austin, TX

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
dog training
pet walking
Having grown up on a farm, I have spent my entire life caring for animals. For 3 years, I worked closely with an animal shelter, and my role there was to rehabilitate and train any animal, so that they could find the right home. I know how terrifying it is to leave your animals in the care of someone else, and I hope to be the...
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Kind And Active Pet Sitter Ready To Help With All Your Pet Sitting Needs :)

Austin, TX

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
boarding
+ 1 more
Kind and active special needs teacher who would love to help you with any pet sitting needs. I have cared for many dogs and cats of different breeds for years pet sitting, house sitting with pets, walked dogs, dogs, have taken pets to Vet appointments, have taken pets on fun dog park adventures! I live in the Central Austin...
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Caring Pet Sitter/House sitter

Austin, TX

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
boarding
+ 1 more
As a pet parent to a dog and 2 cats, I know how important it is to have a trusted and loving pet sitter. I provide in home pet sitting and dog walks, as well as important dog play time. I love cats, too, and clean litter boxes and spend quiet time playing with your kitty and scratching them behind ears and under the chin. I will...
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Your Crazy Cat (and Dog) Lady

Austin, TX

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Boarding
grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi all! My name is Layla. I have been working as a freelance pet sitter for 3 years now. I have experience with elderly dogs and cats, basic grooming, overnight stays, taking to parks/walks to get exercise and play time in. I have had animals all my life - currently have one cat. She is a tortoise cat and she is a spicy one. For...
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Austin, TX

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
I have multiple years of dog and cat sitting experience. My parents own a dog daycare in Texas so I grew up working there as well as watching our own and friends animals.
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Austin, TX

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've been pet-sitting personally and professionally for several years now. I've looked after dogs, cats, fish, and chickens, but am most comfortable with dogs and cats. Having owned several different breeds myself (from wiener dogs to great danes!) I'm very comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I look forward to meeting your pet!
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Animal Lover And Reliable Sitter

Austin, TX

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Boarding
grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up with animals my entire life and taken care of both cats and dogs basically my entire life. I know the proper way of dealing with different types and personalities of animals and I will provide reliable care for your animal babies.
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Part-Time

Austin, TX

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Daily feeding
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! Currently I am a teacher at Great Hearts Academy. I love children and animals so sitting is a perfect match for me! I have 3 nieces, 2 nephews, a little sister, and 3 cats, and a dog so I have plenty of experience just about everywhere! I have my own reliable vehicle, if there is an emergency, you can count on me.
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Pawsitively Pawesome Pet Care Provider

Austin, TX

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm Michaela, and I'm thrilled to be your go-to dog sitter and walker in our wonderful community! As a lifelong dog lover, I understand the importance of reliable and loving care for your furry family members. With several years of experience under my belt, I've had the pleasure of working with dogs of all breeds, sizes,...
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Austin, TX

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi, I'm Caroline! I just graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and will be attending law school at UT in the fall. I've had dogs my whole life and am happy to pet-sit, walk dogs, and more!
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Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Sitting

Austin, TX

from
$10/hr
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
I have not ever sat a pet but I have had my own animals. I like walking my dogs and spending time training them. I love my animals, why not work with what I love?
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Austin, TX

from
$11/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have had a plethora of experience with animal sitting. Mainly cats and dogs, but I have experience with other animals such as birds and horses.
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Experienced, Responsible, Compassionate Petsitter

Austin, TX

from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I'm a college student babysitter/pet-sitter with eight years of experience caring for children and animals. I come from a large extended family so I've grown up being around lots of children and animals, and throughout middle school and high school, I was always the neighborhood baby-sitter and pet-sitter. I moved to Texas for...
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Austin, TX

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have watched huge groups of animals, including: -cats(most of my experience is with Maine Coons) -dogs(all shapes and sizes and breeds) -axolotl -chickens -turtles -lizards I absolutely love pets, and will be a great choice for your pet sitter/walker :)
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  • 352 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.48/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 4.9

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Austin, TX

Dog sitters near you in Austin, TX can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Austin, TX to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Austin, TX is $14.48.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Austin, TX. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Austin, TX we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Austin, TX, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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