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1,063 pet care are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Austin, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a kennel technician for the past 3 years and have over 5 years of experience caring for both dogs and cats. I'm comfortable and familiar with all personality types (energetic, anxious, etc) and breeds. I am able to provide services such as bathing (including nail trims!), feeding, walking, playing, and...
Kacy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Wonderful pet sitter. Took great care of my large, energetic, shepherd/lab mix. Great communication and dependable."
Emily A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a big animal lover would like to get some pet sitting jobs. I'm 53 years old, dependable and responsible. I've had cats my whole life, although I love dogs just as much, and can take care of them as well. I'm very nurturing, and capable of giving you pet all the love and attention he or she needs. I also will clean up...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Jennifer responded on short notice to help us out with pet-sitting for an extended period. She was professional, very responsive (with great communication before and throughout), and she was very thorough and detailed with understanding our needs and our pets'...
Samantha F.
5.0
(5)
I've lived with pets my entire life. I have 4 German Shepherds and 3 cats. I worked at a veterinary hospital for 3 years and know basics of animal first-aid.
Katie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am very interested in assisting with your pet care needs! I have been caring for animals since I was a young child in Houston, TX, working in shelters, veterinary clinics, ranches, and family homes. While traveling, a friend asked me to care for her dog and cat while she was away, and I have been doing pet care...
Tressa can also help with: Administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Tressa is very reliable, professional and sweet person. I have nothing but great things to say about tressa's service. At first I was very nervous about finding a pet sitter for my puppy but tressa put me at ease with her fun loving personality. I am very grateful...
Irene G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely love animals! I grew up with a lab mix dog and 2 cats. Now I have a German Shepard mix puppy. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I will walk your dog and perform baths if asked and provided the equipment. I have pet sit for many of my friends and neighbors. I previously volunteered at the PAWS animal...
Megan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Megan was a great puppy sitter! 5 stars!"
Shandel M.
5.0
(2)
I have taken care of families dogs/cats while they are on vacation. I will walk/feed them as well as pick up mail and water plants. I can't do it at my house it'll have to be done at yours. I have plenty of references. Thank you
Joan can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Joan is an amazing co work and person she always comes and puts her best foot forward. She does everything she does with care and attention to detail. Joan brings the best out in the others she works with and is always willing to work on her self to become better....
Savannah H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sophia Ormsby and I have experience pet sitting both dogs and cats for over a year. I am comfortable with all animals, where it be your fur baby or an exotic companion. I will also provide proper feeding schedules as well as exercise time. Having a healthy pet is important to me and that is why I believe...
Sophia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I never had a moment of worry or stress knowing that Sophie was taking care of my four legged babies! Dependable, trustworthy, personable..... and so much more! Will ALWAYS call Sophie!"
jessi P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I can provide pet sitting in your own home, as well as dog walking! I have had dogs, cats, and horses all my life, and have also owned some fun little critters like rabbits and hamsters! I have my own transportation, and lots of hours, and can even stay overnight if you're going to be out of town! I will always take great...
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Emma is calm and quiet which made it super easy to introduce my anxious pooch to her. My dachshund is a puppy mill raid survivor and has a very difficult time meeting/trusting new people. Emma's soft and loving demeanor won over Sparky pretty immediately - a very...
Erin C.
5.0
(2)
I have experience with dogs & cats: feeding, walking, sitting, playing, grooming and administering medications (oral, topical & sub Q). Overnight and vacation sitting is an option at your location.
I currently have 2 fur babies: my rescue greyhound fancies himself a therapy dog & is very doting with those with special needs. He...
Angelique can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Angelique goes beyond what is necessary. She gave so much love to my animals and has been the best pet sitter I've ever had."
Nada K.
5.0
(1)
I would love to take care of your animals. Last minute animal sitter, potty break, or walk needed? Message me! Grew up always taking care of animals. From having cats, bulldogs, birds, rescuing a duck, rescuing a new born abandoned squirrel. I currently care for a pekingese pup now!
Cassidy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been dog walking and pet sitting since June of 2019. I started in my neighborhood at the age of 14. I absolutely love all animals but especially dogs and cats. I am in the Sonography program at ACC and looking for something to balance with school!
Elayna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Elayna was an in house pet sitter for our 4 dogs, gecko, beta, and hermit crab for a week. She is reliable, on time, clean, and thoughtful. Her rates are reasonable and she took such good care of our babies. I highly recommend her!"
Cynthia G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as goofy, hard working, empathetic.
I like working with animals because they are better than humans sometimes! They just want love and like to have fun and they love you just the way you are. I started working with animals when I was in high school and have fallen in love with it ever since. I've...
5.0
"I kind of don't want to tell people how great Nefertiti is because then I'll never be able to hire her! However, if you are looking for what may possibly be the absolute best pet and house sitter, Nefertiti is your person. She gave me updates and sent pictures of...
Candance J.
Lisana K.
Austin, TX
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love animals and have been a pet sitter for over 10 years in Austin. I live in Avery Ranch. I hope I can help you.
Lisana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, boarding, pet walking
Heather S.
Austin, TX
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had my own dog since she was 4 months old (rescued) and have just celebrated her 6. 5 year birthday. I care for her like my first born child and countless friends and acquaintances have begged me to be their pet sitter when they are out of town. They know their baby will be safe AND happy in my care! I am comfortable with...
Heather can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Megan G.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd love to be your go-to pet care provider! I had my own dogs for over a decade and have taken care of others pets for just as long. I value being the person you can rely on to not only tend to your pets basic needs but also give them love and affection while you're gone. I'm available for overnight care, routine walks, or...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Kendall J.
Austin, TX
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a dog at home that I walk, feed, and play with would love to dog sit let me know if you are interested!
Kendall can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"We hired Kendall to take care of our two pets, one of which was a bit of a special needs case. Kendall was easy to text with, met us before we went out of town to go over everything, and responded quickly anytime we reached out. We're already planning to hire her...
Walter C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
There has never been a time where I didn't own some kind of animal. I have worked with animals such as dogs, cats, fish, horses, goats, chickens, roosters, gerbils and ferrets. I have fed and watered as well as light grooming and getting eggs from chickens.
Chandler can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding & more
5.0
"She was wonderful with my one year old and newborn!"
Klair V.
Maria S.
Austin, TX
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there,
im an enthusiastic 21 years old that has experience in pet care for more than 5 years, from volunteering at shelters over the years to caring for my friends pets. I've always believed that as long as you have a dog/cat by your side... anything is paw-sible!
If you have any question feel free to message me!
Maria can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since I can remember, I have been an animal lover, and especially a dog-lover! I have always been surrounded by many different breeds of dogs, and I have yet to find a kind I don't like. From a Yorkshire Terrier, to border collie, or even a Great Dane, I have experienced all different sized dogs. So when I found this...
Jenica can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She house sat for my two pitbulls and 6 month old kitten for 4 days. Everything went great! she even sent pics throughout the week. Highly recommend!"
James P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zen, and as a special needs cat owner and someone who frequently volunteers with special needs animal shelters and various other shelters from Houston to Austin, I have all the experience to make sure your pet is happy and healthy! I'm more than happy to provide extensive daily care or just a check-in on your...
Zen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Austin, TX
Kacy R.
5.0
Wonderful pet sitter. Took great care of my large, energetic, shepherd/lab mix. Great communication and dependable.
- Emily A.
Jennifer J.
5.0
Jennifer responded on short notice to help us out with pet-sitting for an extended period. She was professional, very responsive (with great communication before and throughout), and she was very thorough and detailed with understanding our needs and our pets' needs. She was also prompt and...
- Samantha F.
Tressa G.
5.0
Tressa went above and beyond her duties. She took care of our dogs as if they were her own. When we go out of town, we can tell how well our dogs were taken care of by how excited they are to see us - when they are overjoyed and crazy, it is because they didn't get enough exercise or have enough...
- Brittany B.
Megan D.
5.0
Megan was a great puppy sitter! 5 stars!
- Shandel M.
Joan H.
5.0
Joan is an amazing co work and person she always comes and puts her best foot forward. She does everything she does with care and attention to detail. Joan brings the best out in the others she works with and is always willing to work on her self to become better. I absolutely loved working with...
- Savannah H.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Austin, TX
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Austin, TX?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.25 per hour as of March 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Austin, TX?
There are 1,063 pet care providers in Austin, TX offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Austin or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Austin, TX?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Austin, TX such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Austin, TX for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Austin, TX?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Austin, TX such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Austin, TX for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Austin, TX?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Austin, TX, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Austin, TX?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Austin, TX, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.
Ratings for Austin, TX pet care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Pet Care in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 1,063 listed pet care.