4.9 stars · 500+ Google reviews
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 Highland Park (75205), including homes along Beverly Drive, Armstrong Avenue, Lakeside Drive, Preston Road, and Mockingbird Lane, plus the blocks around Highland Park Village. Sitters already know Lakeside Park, Armstrong Park, and the alarm systems and gate codes on these streets.
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 Highland Park?
Highland Park is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Texas — and the expectations that come with living here extend to every service you hire, including pet care. You’re not interested in a random person from an app showing up at your home. You want a vetted professional who understands the level of discretion, reliability, and attention to detail that Highland Park homeowners require.
DFW Pet Sitting has been serving Highland Park and the Park Cities 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 Dallas 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.
Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup. We monitor every single visit through our pet sitting software. If something comes up, we have a full emergency backup protocol with 250+ employees across DFW ready to step in.
Why Highland Park Families Choose DFW Pet Sitting
Unlike apps like Rover or Wag where you’re hiring a stranger with a profile, our Highland Park pet sitters are professionally managed employees. Here’s what that means for you:
Your sitter is local. Sitters assigned in Highland Park live nearby — usually within 5 miles of your front door — not across the metroplex. University Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas have their own pages. 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. In Highland Park, where trust and privacy are paramount, this matters more than anywhere.
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 that protects your home and your pets.
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. Nearby coverage in University Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas means backup is minutes away. With 250+ employees across DFW, your pets’ care is never interrupted.
Pet Sitting Services We Offer in Highland Park
Vacation & Travel Pet Sitting — Highland Park families travel frequently — whether it’s a business trip, a family vacation, or a weekend away. Your 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 Park Cities families with puppies, senior dogs, or busy professional schedules. Your dog walker commits to a consistent weekly schedule — same person, same times. We’re not “Uber for dog walkers.” Whether you live along Beverly Drive, Armstrong Avenue, or Lakeside Drive, your walker knows the neighborhood. Lakeside Park and Armstrong Park are the usual loops when your dog needs more than a backyard. Visits are 25 minutes.
Cat Sitting — Cats hate leaving home, and they don’t need to. Our Highland Park cat sitters specialize in feline care, including medication administration, insulin shots, sub-q fluids, and asthma inhalers. See how a 25-minute Highland Park cat visit works.
Extended Home Care — Many Highland Park clients ask their sitters to go beyond basic pet care: bringing in mail and packages, rotating lights, watering plants, adjusting blinds, and maintaining a lived-in appearance. We treat your home with the same care we give your pets.
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 Park Cities 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 Highland Park clients add this onto pet visits rather than booking it alone — especially on Beverly Drive, Lakeside Drive, or the blocks around Highland Park Village, where an empty home is obvious.
What Makes Us Different From Rover and Wag
Alarm codes on Beverly Drive, a Lakeside Drive walk, and a Highland Park Village weekend 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park
Cats hate leaving home, and they don’t need to. Our Highland Park 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 Beverly Drive spare bedroom, a Lakeside Drive study, or a house off Armstrong Avenue, 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 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 will know you’re traveling. We don’t want to advertise at your expense — we want your house to look like someone is home.
In Highland Park, this isn’t optional — it’s essential. Your home is a significant asset, and the neighborhood warrants the highest level of discretion. Our sitters understand this. They blend in, follow your instructions precisely, and maintain your home’s appearance as if you never left. Whether you’re on Beverly Drive, Preston Road, or Mockingbird Lane, discretion isn’t a perk — it’s standard. Alarm codes, smart locks, cameras, and gate codes stay with the one assigned person.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland Park
Highland Park is its own town in the Park Cities — not a Dallas neighborhood. Our Highland Park sitters cover the streets and parks below. University Park has its own page:
Beverly Drive — One of Highland Park’s best-known residential streets. Sitters already know the homes, the alarm systems, and the walking loops off Beverly.
Armstrong Avenue & Armstrong Park — Located along Armstrong Avenue, Armstrong Park offers green space and walking paths. Quiet, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxed outing with your dog.
Lakeside Drive & Lakeside Park — A beautiful park along Turtle Creek in the heart of Highland Park. Shaded walking paths, manicured grounds, and a peaceful setting. One of our sitters’ favorite spots for daily dog walks — and one of the prettiest walks in all of Dallas. The Turtle Creek neighborhood has its own page.
Preston Road & Mockingbird Lane — Highland Park’s main edges. Discretion isn’t a perk on these streets — it’s standard.
Highland Park Village — While dogs can’t go inside most shops, the walkable outdoor area is a beautiful spot for a leashed stroll. Some restaurants on the periphery offer pet-friendly patio seating.
Nearby cities and neighborhoods with their own pages: University Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas. 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 Highland Park Pet Sitters
You meet your assigned Highland Park-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.
Our Highland Park sitters work only within a 5-mile radius of where they live, covering Beverly Drive, Armstrong Avenue, Lakeside Drive, Preston Road, Mockingbird Lane, and the blocks around Highland Park Village. The person you meet is the only person entering your home.
What clients say
Highland Park 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 Highland Park storefront. We do not have a Highland Park office. Read the reviews, then meet your sitter in person.
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Highland Park’s Best Spots for Pet Owners
Highland Park and the surrounding Park Cities are among the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in Dallas. Here are the spots our sitters recommend:
Lakeside Park — A beautiful park along Turtle Creek in the heart of Highland Park. Shaded walking paths, manicured grounds, and a peaceful setting. One of our sitters’ favorite spots for daily dog walks — and one of the prettiest walks in all of Dallas.
Armstrong Park — Located along Armstrong Avenue, this neighborhood park offers green space and walking paths. Quiet, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxed outing with your dog.
Katy Trail — Just south of Highland Park, this iconic 3.5-mile rails-to-trails path connects through Uptown and Knox-Henderson. Great for longer leashed walks and one of the most popular dog-walking trails in Dallas. Our walkers use this trail regularly. Details on the Dallas page.
Mutts Canine Cantina (Uptown) — A few minutes south of Highland Park, Mutts is part off-leash dog park, part restaurant. Separate areas for big and small dogs, a communal beer garden, craft beers, and an attentive staff. The perfect spot for your dog to socialize while you relax. Our sitters and their clients’ dogs love this place. Uptown coverage lives on the Dallas page.
Highland Park Village — While dogs can’t go inside most shops, the walkable outdoor area is a beautiful spot for a leashed stroll. Some restaurants on the periphery offer pet-friendly patio seating.
We also regularly serve nearby University Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas. 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park
How much does pet sitting cost in Highland Park?
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 Highland Park 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. This consultation is especially important in Highland Park, where home access, alarm systems, and specific instructions matter.
Do you have a Highland Park office I can walk into?
No. Highland Park is a city we serve, not a storefront. There is no Highland Park street address, no lobby, and no map pin for a branch. Your assigned sitter comes to your home on Beverly Drive, Armstrong Avenue, Lakeside Drive, or wherever you live in 75205. Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
Are your Highland Park 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. We understand the trust required to enter a Highland Park home, and we take that responsibility seriously.
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. Nearby coverage in University Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas means backup is minutes away. 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.
Can your sitters handle alarm systems, smart home technology, and specific home access protocols?
Yes. Many of our Highland Park clients have sophisticated home security systems. During the meet-and-greet, we walk through alarm codes, smart locks, camera systems, gate codes, and any other access protocols. Your sitter will follow your exact instructions every single visit.
Will your sitter bring in mail, packages, and maintain a lived-in appearance?
Yes. This is standard for our Highland Park clients. We bring in mail and packages, rotate interior and exterior lights, adjust blinds, water plants, and do whatever else you need to keep your home looking occupied while you’re away.
Do you offer overnight pet sitting in Highland Park?
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 Highland Park
Love pets and live near the Park Cities? DFW Pet Sitting is hiring W-2 pet sitters and dog walkers in Highland Park. We’re looking for reliable, discreet pet lovers with flexible schedules who can accommodate visits within 5 miles of their home. Nearby University Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas have their own pages. Visit our jobs page for details.