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Houston's Trusted In-Home Pet Sitters Since 2002

Serving Houston pet owners with loving,
professional in-home care since 2002.

Since 2002·Serving Houston·Bonded & Insured
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Our Story

Meredith De Olavarria

Founder

Urban Pet Sitting began with a beloved miniature schnauzer named Leslie. As a frequent traveler, founder Meredith De Olavarria struggled to find care that felt right for her 13-year-old companion. Leslie had ongoing health concerns, including pancreatitis, and a traditional kennel was simply not an option. As Leslie grew older, Meredith wanted her to receive attentive, dependable care while remaining comfortable in the familiar surroundings of her own home.

At the time, professional in-home pet care was difficult to find in Houston, leaving Meredith to rely on the generosity of friends and family whenever she traveled. She knew other pet owners must be facing the same concern: how to leave home without worrying about the pets they loved.

In 2002, Meredith founded Urban Pet Sitting to provide Houston families with a trusted, caring alternative. What began with Meredith's love for Leslie has grown into a company devoted to helping pets feel safe and comfortable at home — and giving their families genuine peace of mind while they are away.

"Loving Care When You Can't Be There"
Meredith De Olavarria, Founder of Urban Pet Sitting

Why Families Trust Us

In-Home Comfort

Your pet stays in their familiar environment, reducing stress and keeping routines intact.

Bonded & Insured

Every caregiver is fully bonded and insured for your complete peace of mind.

Background Checked

All team members pass thorough background checks before joining our team.

Since 2002

Over two decades of trusted pet care serving Houston families.

Meet the Team

Our caregivers are passionate animal lovers — background-checked, bonded, and dedicated to your pet's wellbeing.

Dawn
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Dawn

Pet Sitter

Our country/city girl has always had a deep love and passion for every kind of animal in the world from rabbits to dogs, cats, and even chickens at the farm. At one time she had 20 box turtles! For as long as she can remember, Dawn has been caring for pets. She has a passion for animal rescue and caring for injured animals. After being a stay at home mom with her three now grown kids, she enjoys Houston's international restaurant scene and traveling in her free time.

Renee
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Renee

Pet Sitter

With her first dog at the age of 8, and her first cat at 9, Renee has been an animal lover ever since. She currently has 2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 chickens and a bird. Renee loves working with animals because they make her smile and bring joy to her life outside of her own kids and 4-legged family members. She has learned many helpful techniques for pet care from owning different animals, all with strikingly different personalities. In her spare time, she likes to read and spend time outdoors with her kids.

Elyssa
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Elyssa

Pet Sitter

Elyssa is a native Houstonian, Bellaire High School work program classmate of company founder Meredith, and an A&M grad. She can often be found at a barn with her horse-loving daughter, or at her son's high school football games.

Richard
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Richard

Pet Sitter

With the honor of being a caregiver for over 20 years, Richard has cared for the special needs of families, professional clientele and animals, ranging from dogs and cats to a dynamic turtle. He thrives on encountering their energies and uniqueness. His goal is to create a memorable experience not only for the pet, but also for the owner's peace of mind. Richard thoroughly enjoys helping those in need of assistance. In his free time, Richard enjoys challenging court sports, swimming, boating, sailing, and working out. Richard is our go-to guy for any task needed, knowing he will conquer it like a champ!

Lynn
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Lynn

Pet Sitter

Our longtime pet sitter since 2005, Lynn's first pet was a cat named Snowy and she has been an animal lover ever since with many dogs and cats at home. Lynn was originally an elementary school teacher but once she went to work at a veterinary office and took care of pets for clients, she found her true calling. She enjoys stage musicals, cooking and getting crafty with latch hook designs.

Alex
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Alex

Pet Sitter

Alex has been a trusted pet sitter with Urban Pet Sitting for the past three years. A native Houstonian and pre-med student at the University of Houston, he brings patience, dependability, and a genuine love for animals to every visit. Although schnauzers hold a special place in his heart, Alex has never met a dog he didn’t love. He also has personal experience caring for pets with special needs, including administering routine medications and following carefully managed diets. His own schnauzer, Chloe, was born with a liver shunt and cannot eat meat, so preparing her specialized meals requires close attention, creativity, and patience. Alex understands that every pet has a unique personality, routine, and set of needs. Whether he is providing companionship, serving a special meal, following medication instructions, or enjoying a walk and playtime, he makes sure each pet receives attentive, loving, and dependable support while their family is away.

Ruthy
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Ruthy

Pet Sitter

Ruthy came to Houston in 1980 from London. Ever since, she has loved being a Houstonian and raising a family here. Her love of dogs started as a child when she told her mom she was going to visit all the dogs on their street and proceeded to knock on every door to ask if she could play with the neighbors' pets. She's had a mixture of dogs — large, medium, mutts and full breeds, all of them with unique personalities. She recently adopted a new dog that she adores. Since retirement, Ruthy pet sits to get her "animal fix". If it's got four legs, fur and a tail, she says "I'm in!" She has an innate connection to animals and feels they somehow manage to put each other at peace and enjoy each other's company.

Tammie
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Tammie

Pet Sitter

Known as our own version of the doggie whisperer, Tammie has been around pets her whole life. She has adopted countless animals who quickly became a part of hers and her two now grown sons' lives. Born into a family of devoted animal lovers, Tammie knows how to handle the most challenging of animals, and always finds a way to work her way into their hearts, making friends for life.

Yasmin
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Yasmin

Pet Sitter

Yasmin is a champion multi-tasker who works diligently to care for pets all over Houston. She grew up around dogs her whole life but loves animals of all kinds. Along with treating customers' pets as if they were her own, Yasmin has a little Yorkie that she adores. Yasmin is bilingual and does double-duty as a member of our Customer Service team.

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