Pets 101: Where Can I Find a Pet Sitter in Houston?

Pet sitters are a great alternative to boarding or doggy day care if your dog would prefer to stay at home while you are at work or on vacation, but finding someone trustworthy can be tricky. When searching for a dog sitter, make sure the person or business you select is bonded and insured. Obtain recent references and/or ask your dog's veterinarian, a friend, colleague or neighbor for a recommendation.

Ask about their others services if you are leaving the house for more than a few days as many pet sitters will also water your plants, take out your trash, pick up your mail, and skim your pool. Some pet sitters will even stay at your house so your pooch is not alone all night. And if you just need someone to walk your dog during the day, they can do that too.

Below is a list of just some of Houston's pet sitters. Be sure to ask which areas they cover and their price for each service.

Houston Pro Pet Sitters
Houstondogwalkers.com
(713) 443-2559

Pet Sitters 'N More
Petsittersnmore.com
(281) 955-6116

Two Sisters Pet Sister
Twosisterspetsitters.com
(713) 306-0836

Gretchen & Ivy's Pet Sitting
Gretchenandivyspetsitting.com
(713) 290-1633

Furever Friends Pet Sitting
Fureverfriendsofhouston.com
(713) 201-7464

The Texas Pet Nanny
Texaspetnanny.com
(713) 628-5619

Gregor Walks Dogs Pet Sitting
Gregorwalksdogs.com
(713) 254-4345

Hug-a- Pet Professional Pet Sitting
Hug-a-petsitting.com
(281) 759-1111

Houston Precious Pet Care
Houstonpetsitting.com
(713) 520-1641

Loving Care Pet Sitting
Loving-carepetsitting.com
713-465-1610

Peace of Mind Pet Sitting
Worry-freepetsitting.com
(713) 459-6863

Doggie-Haus Sitters
Doggiehaussitters.com
(832) 350-2058

George's Pampered Paws
Pamperpaws.com
(713) 695-3142

The Pet Nanny
Petsittershouston.com
(713) 906-1798

Tip: Look for someone who is accredited and part of a pet sitting association (e.g. Petsitters International or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters). If your pet sitter is accredited, it increases the likelihood that they are a serious professional who has obtained a high level of expertise in the following areas:pet care, health, nutrition, behavior, and pet first aid.

Regardless of which pet sitter you choose for your dog, make sure he likes that person and they have established a bond. Use your gut instinct and trust your dog's instinct as well. If you wind up using a pet sitting business, make sure the same person visits your house each time. After all, you will be trusting your fur baby and house to them.

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