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The same insured, background-checked employee cares for your pets every visit — never a gig worker. Free in-home meet-and-greet, and a 100% money-back guarantee.
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- $25 for 25 minutes, one pet
- Extra pet $3
- Dog walking plans from $23
- Free in-home meet-and-greet
We cover Cedar Hill (75104), including High Pointe, Lake Ridge, Waterford Oaks, Bear Creek Ranch, Cedar Crest, Stonewood Heights, Parkerville, Windsor Park, and the homes near Uptown Boulevard and Highway 67. Sitters already know the Joe Pool Lake traffic, the High Pointe gates, and the Hwy 67 run toward downtown Dallas.
We’re already taking Thanksgiving and Christmas bookings. Phones 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
Looking for a trusted pet sitter in Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill is the hill country of Dallas County — rolling terrain, Joe Pool Lake on the west side, and the highest elevation in the county. Families here live in High Pointe and Lake Ridge with gated entries, in Waterford Oaks and Bear Creek Ranch with bigger lots, and in older pockets like Cedar Crest, Parkerville, and Windsor Park closer to Uptown Boulevard. It is southern Dallas County, not a Plano-style mid-cities commute. You do not want a sitter driving across the Metroplex to reach you.
You will meet one of our dog walkers or pet sitters who live in Cedar Hill. It is so crucial that your pet sitter or dog walker is local. Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas are the main areas our Cedar Hill branch covers. Less time in traffic means more time in your home with your pets. The on-call manager monitors each pet sitter’s activity.
We have a small pet sitting branch here in Cedar Hill that we manage as a small company. That small company is part of a big, well-established organization. Being part of DFW Pet Sitting Services, Inc. means someone is constantly monitoring visits and communicating with sitters and clients. We have been caring for Cedar Hill pets since 2003. Every sitter assigned here is a W-2 employee — not an independent contractor or gig worker. They are background-checked, trained, insured, and bonded, and they live in the Cedar Hill area, usually within 5 miles of your front door.
We’re not an app. We’re not a marketplace. When you book with us, you’ll meet your assigned pet sitter in person before your first service. That person becomes your sitter — the same face every time, someone your pets will recognize and trust. We monitor every visit through our pet sitting software. Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup from our 250+ employees across DFW.
Why Cedar Hill families choose DFW Pet Sitting
Unlike apps like Rover or Wag where you’re hiring a stranger with a profile, our Cedar Hill pet sitters are professionally managed employees. Here’s what that means for you:
Your sitter lives in Cedar Hill. We cover Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas. Your sitter isn’t commuting from North Dallas — they’re right in your neighborhood. Less drive time means more time with your pets, whether you live off Highway 67, FM 1382, Pleasant Run, or Lake Ridge Parkway.
One person, every time. The pet sitter you meet at your free consultation is the only person who will ever enter your home. No rotating strangers. Your pets get consistency, and you get peace of mind. Gate codes for High Pointe and Lake Ridge stay with that one employee.
We monitor every visit. Our management team tracks every scheduled visit in real time with a state-of-the-art software system. If a sitter hasn’t checked in, we know within hours — not days. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Real insurance and bonding. Every sitter is covered under our company’s liability insurance and bonding. This isn’t a “$1 million guarantee” from an app — it’s actual commercial coverage. All employees are screened, insured, bonded, and trained. We do NOT use independent contractors.
Emergency backup that works. Life happens. We have a documented Pet Sitting Emergency Protocol so your pets’ care is uninterrupted. If your sitter has an emergency, our manager activates backup, notifies you immediately, and sends a qualified sitter from the Cedar Hill area. Sitters covering nearby DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas are minutes away.
What we offer in Cedar Hill
Vacation & Travel Pet Sitting — Whether you’re heading to Joe Pool Lake for the weekend, driving Highway 67 into downtown Dallas for a trip, or flying out of DFW, your Cedar Hill sitter follows your pets’ exact routine — feeding times, medications, walks, playtime, and all the belly rubs. We handle dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish, and small caged animals. No need to board your pets in an unfamiliar kennel.
Daily Dog Walking — Perfect for Cedar Hill families with puppies, senior dogs, or a downtown Dallas commute on Highway 67. Your dog walker commits to a consistent weekly schedule — same person, same times. We’re not “Uber for dog walkers.” Whether you live in High Pointe, Lake Ridge, Waterford Oaks, Bear Creek Ranch, Cedar Crest, or near Uptown Boulevard, your walker is nearby. Cedar Hill State Park trails (leashed), Waterford Oaks Park, Valley Ridge Park, and Pioneer Park are the usual loops when your dog needs more than a backyard.
Cat Sitting — Cats hate leaving home, and they don’t need to. Our Cedar Hill cat sitters specialize in feline care, including medication administration, insulin shots, sub-q fluids, and asthma inhalers. See how a 25-minute Cedar Hill cat visit works.
Short-Notice & Holiday Coverage — Because our sitters live locally, we can often accommodate last-minute requests — a Joe Pool Lake weekend, a last-minute Highway 67 run, or a holiday trip. Holiday availability is managed well in advance so Cedar Hill families are covered. Thanksgiving and Christmas fill first. Call if you already have travel dates.
House Sitting & Home Checks — Mail, porch packages, lights, bins, plants, and a walk-through. Most Cedar Hill clients add this onto pet visits rather than booking it alone — especially in established neighborhoods like Cedar Crest and Parkerville, or the gated streets of High Pointe and Lake Ridge, where an empty house is obvious to neighbors.
What Makes Us Different From Rover and Wag
High Pointe gate codes, Lake Ridge entries, Joe Pool Lake weekend traffic, and the mix of ranch-style lots in Waterford Oaks and Bear Creek Ranch are not a job for a stranger with a profile. You are hiring a managed W-2 employee of a company that has sat pets here since 2003. Side by side:
| Rover / Wag | DFW Pet Sitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Who enters your home | A different contractor each time you book | One assigned sitter — the same person, every visit |
| Who they work for | Independent gig contractor | W-2 employee: background-checked, trained, supervised |
| If something goes wrong | Platform “guarantee” with exclusions | Commercial liability insurance and bonding |
| If your sitter cancels | You re-book and hope | Manager activates backup from 250+ DFW staff |
| Oversight | Nothing between you and the sitter | Every visit tracked by a manager in real time |
| Before your first visit | Optional chat, often skipped | Free in-person meet-and-greet, always |
Cat sitting in Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill cats do better at home than in a carrier to a kennel. A visit is 25 minutes: fresh water, food the way you portion it, a scooped box, play, and a look at how your cat is actually doing. You get a photo.
Sitters handle pills, insulin, sub-q fluids, eye drops, and inhalers. If a cat hides in a High Pointe spare bedroom, a Lake Ridge ranch house, or a Cedar Crest bungalow they have never fully mapped, they sit on the floor and wait. They do not leave without seeing the cat.
Once a day is the minimum for a healthy adult. Kittens, seniors, and medical cats need two. We will not leave a pile of food and a full box over a long holiday weekend — especially when a Joe Pool Lake trip or a Highway 67 downtown run turns into two extra nights.
Your Home’s Security Is Our Priority
We take a different approach from most pet sitting companies. Our sitters don’t wear branded uniforms or drive marked vehicles. There are no signs in your yard announcing that you’re away.
Your pet sitter looks like they could be a family member or neighbor stopping by. Nobody in your neighborhood will know you’re traveling. We don’t want to advertise at your expense — we want your house to look like someone is home.
This matters in Cedar Hill, where homes range from the gated streets of High Pointe and Lake Ridge to Waterford Oaks, Bear Creek Ranch, and the established lots of Cedar Crest, Parkerville, and Windsor Park near Uptown Boulevard. Neighbors notice. Discretion isn’t a perk — it’s standard. Gate codes, key fobs, and alarm instructions stay with the one assigned person.
Meet our sitters
You will meet one of our dog walkers or pet sitters who live in Cedar Hill — in your home, before the first paid visit. They are a W-2 employee, not a rotating contractor. Ashley and Laura in the office handle scheduling. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs a backup sitter from our 250+ staff. No photos on this page — you meet them in person.
Our Cedar Hill sitters work only within a 5-mile radius of where they live, covering Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas. The person you meet is the only person entering your house. One of our sitters puts it this way: the job is hanging out with different kinds of cats and dogs, and knowing the clients’ pets are content, safe, and relaxed while they’re under our care.
What clients say
Cedar Hill families review us on the same Google listing as the rest of DFW — 4.9 stars from 500+ reviews. That is the company listing, not a Cedar Hill storefront. We do not have a Cedar Hill office. Read the reviews, then meet your sitter in person.
Read our Google reviews · Call (214) 574-7387 · Text (214) 360-7367
Cedar Hill’s best spots for pet owners
Cedar Hill has more to offer pet owners than a pass-through on Highway 67. Here are the spots our sitters recommend:
Cedar Hill State Park & Joe Pool Lake — The landmark on the west side of town. Miles of wooded trails along the lake. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails and outdoor areas (not in park buildings or swim beaches). A favorite longer loop when a High Pointe or Lake Ridge dog needs more than a neighborhood sidewalk.
Waterford Oaks Park — A 6-acre neighborhood park at 320 N. Waterford Oaks Drive with a fishing pond, gazebo, picnic tables, and a 0.4-mile paved trail that connects into the local path system. Quiet, close, and a daily-walk staple for Waterford Oaks and nearby Cedar Crest homes.
Valley Ridge Park & Pioneer Park — Two of the city’s larger community parks, with open green space, sports fields, and walking paths. Good leashed-walk mileage without leaving 75104. High Pointe families also use Bradford Park, J.W. Williams Park, The Meadows Park, and Ramsey Park inside the PID.
Furry Friends Field — A private, reservation-based dog park on Springtime Drive with off-leash space and a dock-diving pool. Useful when a client specifically wants a controlled off-leash session rather than a public trail.
Uptown Boulevard & historic downtown — Cedar Hill’s civic heart. Dick’s Uptown Cafe has a small dog-friendly patio. Mudhook Bar and Kitchen on FM 1382 has outdoor seating where well-behaved dogs are welcome. A relaxed post-walk stop after a Pioneer Park loop.
We also regularly serve nearby DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas. Lake Ridge straddles Cedar Hill and Grand Prairie — call and we’ll match you with the closest sitter regardless of the city line. Coverage follows your address, not the map.
Ready to meet your Cedar Hill pet sitter in person? The in-home consultation is free, there is no obligation, and you will know exactly who is caring for your pets before you ever book a visit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Sitting in Cedar Hill
How much does pet sitting cost in Cedar Hill?
A standard drop-in visit is $25 for 25 minutes, one pet. Extra pet is $3. Dog walking plans start at $23. Unlike apps that add service fees on top, our price is your price. See the rates page or call (214) 574-7387.
Do I get to meet my pet sitter before booking?
Absolutely. Every new client gets a free in-person meet-and-greet with their assigned Cedar Hill pet sitter. You’ll walk through your home together, go over your pets’ routines, show where supplies are kept, and make sure everyone — including your pets — is comfortable.
Do you have a Cedar Hill office I can walk into?
No. Cedar Hill is a city we serve, not a storefront. There is no Cedar Hill street address, no lobby, and no map pin for a branch. Your assigned sitter comes to your home in High Pointe, Lake Ridge, Waterford Oaks, Bear Creek Ranch, Cedar Crest, Parkerville, Windsor Park, near Uptown Boulevard, or wherever you live in 75104. Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
Are your Cedar Hill pet sitters background-checked?
Yes. Every employee undergoes a thorough background check before they’re hired. They’re also bonded and covered under our company’s commercial liability insurance. We don’t use independent contractors.
What happens if my pet sitter has an emergency?
We have a documented emergency replacement protocol. Our manager is notified immediately, contacts you, and assigns a qualified backup sitter from the Cedar Hill area. Sitters covering nearby DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas provide additional backup. With 250+ employees across DFW, your pets’ care is never interrupted.
Can you give my pet medication?
Yes. Our sitters are trained to administer oral medications, insulin injections, sub-q fluids, eye drops, and asthma inhalers. We’ll go over the medication routine during your meet-and-greet so the person who shows up already knows the cabinet, the fridge, and the cat who hides in a High Pointe spare room or a Lake Ridge ranch house.
I live in Lake Ridge. Is that Cedar Hill or Grand Prairie, and does it matter?
Lake Ridge sits on the Cedar Hill / Grand Prairie line near Joe Pool Lake. City boundaries do not affect our service. Give us the street address and we match you with the closest Cedar Hill-area sitter. Gate codes and the Lake Ridge Parkway approach are part of the free meet-and-greet, not a surprise on day one.
Can sitters get into High Pointe and other gated Cedar Hill neighborhoods?
Yes. Many of our Cedar Hill clients live in High Pointe (including Cumberland and the Reserve), Lake Ridge, and other gated or coded entries. At the free meet-and-greet you walk your assigned sitter through the gate code, visitor lane, and any HOA or PID rules. That information stays with that one employee. If a backup sitter is ever needed, we call you first.
Do you also sit pets in DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas?
Yes. Those are the main areas our Cedar Hill branch covers, along with Cedar Hill itself. Sitters live locally and work within about 5 miles of home, so a DeSoto or Duncanville address is often the same branch as High Pointe or Waterford Oaks. Call (214) 574-7387 with your address and we will match the closest employee.
I commute downtown Dallas on Highway 67. Can you do midday dog walks in Cedar Hill?
Yes. Midday walking is one of the most common Cedar Hill requests — Highway 67 toward downtown is a real commute, and dogs in High Pointe, Waterford Oaks, and Cedar Crest should not wait until 6 p.m. Same walker, same window, 25-minute visits starting at $23 for walking plans. Book the free meet-and-greet and we will set a weekday schedule.
Do you offer overnight pet sitting in Cedar Hill?
We offer extended visits and can customize a schedule that works for your pets’ needs. Call (214) 574-7387 or contact us to discuss overnight options for your specific situation.
How is DFW Pet Sitting different from Rover or Wag?
Rover and Wag are marketplace apps where you hire individual freelancers. We’re an established company with W-2 employees, professional management, visit monitoring, emergency backup protocols, and commercial insurance. Your sitter is vetted, trained, and supervised by our team — not just reviewed by strangers on an app.
We’re hiring pet sitters in Cedar Hill
Love pets and live in the Cedar Hill area? DFW Pet Sitting is hiring W-2 pet sitters and dog walkers in Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Mansfield, and South Dallas. We’re looking for reliable pet lovers with flexible schedules who can accommodate visits within 5 miles of their home — High Pointe, Lake Ridge, Waterford Oaks, Bear Creek Ranch, Cedar Crest, Parkerville, Windsor Park, Uptown Boulevard, and nearby. Apply on our jobs page.