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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 Garland, including Firewheel, the Buckingham area, lakeside homes along Lake Ray Hubbard, central Garland, the neighborhoods off Garland Road, and the communities along Walnut Street and Jupiter Road.
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 Garland?
Garland is one of the largest cities on the east side of DFW — over 240,000 residents, a diverse community, and a mix of established neighborhoods and lakeside living near Lake Ray Hubbard. It’s a city that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves from pet care companies, many of which focus their marketing and coverage on the northern and western suburbs.
DFW Pet Sitting has had sitters in Garland since 2003. Every pet sitter and dog walker we assign is a W-2 employee of our company, not an independent contractor or gig worker. They’re background-checked, trained, insured, and bonded. And they live in the Garland 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 single 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. If something comes up, we have a full emergency backup protocol ready to step in.
Why Garland Families Choose DFW Pet Sitting
Unlike apps like Rover or Wag where you’re hiring a stranger with a profile, our Garland pet sitters are professionally managed employees. Here’s what that means for you:
Your sitter lives in Garland. Our Garland branch covers Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Richardson, and parts of Plano and Dallas. Your sitter isn’t commuting from the other side of the metroplex — they’re right in your area. Less drive time means more time with your pets.
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.
We monitor every visit. Our management team tracks every scheduled visit in real time. 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.
Emergency backup that works. Life happens. If your sitter has an emergency, we don’t leave you scrambling. Our manager activates our emergency replacement protocol, notifies you immediately, and sends a qualified backup sitter. Our nearby Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, and Plano branches provide additional backup coverage. With 250+ employees across DFW, backup is never far away.
Pet Sitting Services We Offer in Garland
Vacation & Travel Pet Sitting — Whether you’re flying out of DFW Airport or Love Field, your Garland sitter will follow 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 Garland families with puppies, senior dogs, or busy work schedules. Your dog walker commits to a consistent weekly schedule — same person, same times. We’re not “Uber for dog walkers.” Whether you live near Firewheel, in the Buckingham area, along Lake Ray Hubbard, or in the neighborhoods off Garland Road, your walker is nearby. Duck Creek Trail and Windsurf Bay 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 Garland cat sitters specialize in feline care, including medication administration, insulin shots, sub-q fluids, and asthma inhalers. See how a 25-minute Garland cat visit works.
Short-Notice & Holiday Coverage — Because our sitters live locally, we can often accommodate last-minute requests. Holiday availability is managed well in advance to make sure Garland families are always covered. Thanksgiving and Christmas fill first. Call if you already have travel dates.
House Sitting & Home Checks — Mail and porch packages, lights, bins, plants, and a walk-through. Most Garland clients add this onto pet visits rather than booking it alone — especially near Firewheel Town Center, along Lake Ray Hubbard, or in the Buckingham area, where an empty home is obvious.
What Makes Us Different From Rover and Wag
Firewheel Town Center on a Saturday, a lakeside walk along Lake Ray Hubbard, and a DFW Airport departure 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 in Garland 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 Garland
Cats hate leaving home, and they don’t need to. Our Garland cat sitters specialize in feline care, including medication administration, insulin shots, sub-q fluids, and asthma inhalers.
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 Firewheel-area house, a Buckingham spare bedroom, or a lakeside home along Lake Ray Hubbard, 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 DFW or Love Field trip 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 Garland — whether you’re in the established neighborhoods near Firewheel Town Center, the lakeside properties along Lake Ray Hubbard, the Buckingham area, or the diverse communities along Walnut Street and Jupiter Road. Garland is a big city with a neighborhood feel, and our sitters blend right in. Discretion isn’t a perk — it’s standard.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Garland
Garland is a big city, and we don’t pretend to cover every corner with equal density. Our Garland branch focuses on the areas where we have the strongest team of local pet sitters:
Firewheel — Established neighborhoods near Firewheel Town Center. Sitters already know the weekend traffic around the outdoor shopping center and the nearby residential streets.
Buckingham area — A Garland pocket our sitters already cover. Same assigned person every visit.
Lake Ray Hubbard — Lakeside properties and the eastern edge of Garland. Windsurf Bay Park is the usual water-access stop when a walk needs more than a sidewalk.
Central Garland, Garland Road, Walnut Street, and Jupiter Road — Diverse Garland communities along Walnut Street and Jupiter Road, plus the neighborhoods off Garland Road. Duck Creek Trail connects a lot of these blocks.
Nearby cities with their own pages: Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Dallas, and Lake Highlands. Coverage follows your address, not the map. Call (214) 574-7387 or text (214) 360-7367 and we’ll match you with the closest sitter.
Meet Our Garland Pet Sitters
You meet your assigned Garland-area sitter in your home before the first paid visit. They are a W-2 employee, not a rotating contractor. We employ pet lovers who work in their immediate neighborhoods, usually within 5 miles of their homes. 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.
Lisa:
“I like the flexibility. And allowing pet owners to travel while the pet owner’s pets can stay in the comfort of their own home.”
That’s the heart of what we do — keeping your pets happy at home while you’re away. Our Garland sitters work only within a 5-mile radius of where they live, covering Firewheel, the Buckingham area, Lake Ray Hubbard, central Garland, the neighborhoods off Garland Road, Walnut Street, Jupiter Road, and nearby. The person you meet is the only person entering your home.
What clients say
Garland 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 Garland storefront. We do not have a Garland office. Read the reviews, then meet your sitter in person.
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Garland’s Best Spots for Pet Owners
Garland’s size and proximity to Lake Ray Hubbard give pet owners plenty of outdoor options. Here are the spots our sitters recommend:
Spring Creek Preserve — A true hidden gem. This city-owned nature preserve features clear water spring creek, cliff walls with fossils dating back 87 million years, and non-native plants like the African trout lily. Grab your trail shoes and let your dog explore — this area is packed with nature, history, and sensory stimulation. Our sitters love bringing dogs here.
Audubon Park — A large community park with walking trails, sports fields, and open green space. Great for daily leashed walks and family outings with your pet. Well-maintained and popular among Garland pet owners.
Windsurf Bay Park — Located on Lake Ray Hubbard, this park offers lake access, walking paths, and open areas. Perfect for dogs who love water and wide-open spaces. One of the best lakeside spots in eastern DFW.
Duck Creek Trail — A paved multi-use trail running through Garland. Great for longer dog walks with variety — connects neighborhoods and parks along Duck Creek. Our daily dog walking clients use this trail regularly.
Firewheel Town Center — While not a park, this outdoor shopping center has pet-friendly spaces and is a popular spot for leashed walks and window shopping with your dog on weekends.
We also regularly serve nearby Richardson, Rowlett, and Sachse. Coverage follows your address, not the map. Call and we’ll match you with the closest sitter regardless of the city line.
Ready to meet your Garland 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 Garland
How much does pet sitting cost in Garland?
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 Garland 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 Garland office I can walk into?
No. Garland is a city we serve, not a storefront. There is no Garland street address, no lobby, and no map pin for a branch. Your assigned sitter comes to your home near Firewheel, the Buckingham area, along Lake Ray Hubbard, or wherever you live in Garland. Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
Are your Garland 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. Our nearby Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, and Plano branches 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.
Garland is a big city. Do you cover all of it?
We cover most of Garland, with a focus on the areas where we have the strongest sitter presence — near Firewheel, the Buckingham area, along Lake Ray Hubbard, and the central Garland neighborhoods. We also serve nearby Rowlett, Sachse, and Richardson. Call us with your address and we’ll confirm coverage right away.
I live near Lake Ray Hubbard. Can my dog walker take my dog to the lake trails?
If that’s what you’d like! Garland has great lakeside access points, and our walkers are happy to incorporate lake trails into your dog’s walking routine. We’ll discuss preferred routes during your meet-and-greet and customize to your dog’s energy level and preferences. Windsurf Bay Park and Duck Creek Trail are the usual Garland loops. Visits are 25 minutes.
Do you offer overnight pet sitting in Garland?
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 Garland
Love pets and live in the Garland area? DFW Pet Sitting is hiring W-2 pet sitters and dog walkers in Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Richardson, and surrounding areas. We’re looking for reliable pet lovers with flexible schedules who can accommodate visits within 5 miles of their home. Visit our jobs page for details.