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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 Lake Highlands, a Dallas neighborhood by White Rock Lake (75231, 75238, 75243) — including homes along Skillman, Audelia, Walnut Hill, Forest Lane, and Royal Lane, plus Lake Highlands Town Center. Sitters already know White Rock Lake Trail, Flag Pole Hill, and the Lake Highlands Trail.
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 Lake Highlands?
Lake Highlands is one of Dallas’s most sought-after neighborhoods — great schools, tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community, and White Rock Lake practically in your backyard. It’s a neighborhood where families put down roots and pets are a big part of daily life. Morning jogs around the lake with your dog, evening walks through the neighborhood — Lake Highlands is built for pet owners.
DFW Pet Sitting has been caring for Lake Highlands pets 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 Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands Families Choose DFW Pet Sitting
Unlike apps like Rover or Wag where you’re hiring a stranger with a profile, our Lake Highlands pet sitters are professionally managed employees. Here’s what that means for you:
Your sitter lives in Lake Highlands. Our Lake Highlands coverage includes Lake Highlands, White Rock Lake, and surrounding Dallas streets. Your sitter isn’t commuting from across the metroplex — they’re right in your area. Less drive time means more time with your pets. Nearby Dallas, Richardson, and Garland have their own pages.
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. Nearby coverage in Richardson, Garland, and Dallas means backup is minutes away. With 250+ employees across DFW, your pets’ care is never interrupted.
Pet Sitting Services We Offer in Lake Highlands
Vacation & Travel Pet Sitting — Whether you’re flying out of Love Field or DFW Airport, your Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands 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 White Rock Lake, along Skillman, in the neighborhoods off Walnut Hill, or near Lake Highlands Town Center, your walker is nearby — and White Rock Lake’s trail system means your dog gets world-class walks. Visits are 25 minutes.
Cat Sitting — Cats hate leaving home, and they don’t need to. Our Lake Highlands cat sitters specialize in feline care, including medication administration, insulin shots, sub-q fluids, and asthma inhalers. See how a 25-minute Lake Highlands cat visit works.
Extended Home Care — Many Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands clients add this onto pet visits rather than booking it alone — especially on Skillman, Audelia, Walnut Hill, or Royal Lane, where an empty home is obvious.
What Makes Us Different From Rover and Wag
White Rock Lake walking routes, a Skillman alarm code, and a Lake Highlands Town Center 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 Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands
Cats hate leaving home, and they don’t need to. Our Lake Highlands 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 Skillman spare bedroom, an Audelia study, or a house off Walnut Hill, 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 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 Lake Highlands, where homes are in established, well-kept neighborhoods along Skillman, Audelia, Walnut Hill, and Royal Lane — streets where neighbors recognize each other and notice when something looks different. A familiar, low-key presence at your home is exactly what you want while you’re away. 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 Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands is a Dallas neighborhood — not a separate city, not Lake Dallas in Denton County, and not Highland Park / the Park Cities. Our Lake Highlands sitters cover the streets, parks, and landmarks below. Nearby pages are linked, not dumped here:
Skillman — One of Lake Highlands’ main corridors. Sitters already know the homes, the alarm systems, and the walking loops off Skillman toward White Rock Creek and Town Center.
Audelia & Forest Lane — Established residential streets through the heart of Lake Highlands. Neighbors notice when something looks different. Discretion is standard.
Walnut Hill & Royal Lane — Everyday Lake Highlands streets where sitters already know the blocks, the gates, and the usual walk windows.
Lake Highlands Town Center — The growing mixed-use area near the intersection of Skillman and Walnut Hill has pet-friendly outdoor dining options and walkable streets. A nice weekend outing with your dog.
White Rock Lake & White Rock Creek — Lake Highlands sits by White Rock. Our dog walkers use White Rock Lake Trail almost daily — it’s literally in your backyard. Lakewood and the rest of Dallas live on the Dallas page.
Nearby cities and neighborhoods with their own pages: Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Turtle Creek, Richardson, and Garland. 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 Lake Highlands Pet Sitters
You meet your assigned Lake Highlands-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 Lake Highlands sitters work only within a 5-mile radius of where they live, covering Skillman, Audelia, Walnut Hill, Forest Lane, Royal Lane, Lake Highlands Town Center, and the streets by White Rock Lake. The person you meet is the only person entering your home.
What clients say
Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands-only count and not a Lake Highlands storefront. We do not have a Lake Highlands office. Read the reviews, then meet your sitter in person.
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Lake Highlands’ Best Spots for Pet Owners
Lake Highlands has one of the best pet-owner locations in all of Dallas, thanks to its proximity to White Rock Lake. Here are the spots our sitters recommend:
White Rock Lake Trail — The crown jewel of Dallas dog walking. A 9.3-mile paved loop around one of the most beautiful urban lakes in Texas. Water access points, shaded stretches, and some of the best people-and-dog-watching in the city. Our Lake Highlands dog walkers use this trail almost daily — it’s literally in your backyard.
White Rock Lake Dog Park (Mockingbird Point) — An off-leash area near the lake where dogs can run, swim, and socialize. Popular with Lake Highlands residents and one of the busiest dog spots in Dallas on weekends.
Flag Pole Hill — A large open hilltop overlooking White Rock Lake. Great for leashed walks with panoramic views of the Dallas skyline and the lake below. Dogs love the wide-open space and the breezes off the water.
Lake Highlands Trail — A neighborhood trail connecting parks and green spaces through Lake Highlands. Perfect for daily walks that stay close to home without needing to drive to the lake.
Lake Highlands Town Center — The growing mixed-use area near the intersection of Skillman and Walnut Hill has pet-friendly outdoor dining options and walkable streets. A nice weekend outing with your dog.
We also regularly serve nearby Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Highland Park, University Park, and Turtle Creek. 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 Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands
How much does pet sitting cost in Lake Highlands?
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 Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands office I can walk into?
No. Lake Highlands is a Dallas neighborhood we serve, not a storefront. There is no Lake Highlands street address, no lobby, and no map pin for a branch. Sitters travel to clients’ homes along Skillman, Audelia, Walnut Hill, Royal Lane, or near Lake Highlands Town Center. Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
Are your Lake Highlands 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, Garland, and Dallas coverage provides 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.
Can my dog walker take my dog to White Rock Lake?
Absolutely — that’s one of the biggest perks of living in Lake Highlands. White Rock Lake’s 9.3-mile trail loop is one of our walkers’ favorite routes. During your meet-and-greet, you can discuss whether you want lake walks, neighborhood walks, or a mix of both. We customize to your dog’s energy level and preferences.
Is Lake Highlands a separate city from Dallas?
No — Lake Highlands is a neighborhood within the city of Dallas. But it has a distinct identity and community that we serve on its own page. It is not Lake Dallas (Denton County 75065) and not Highland Park / the Park Cities. We also cover the broader Dallas area, including nearby Richardson and Garland, from overlapping coverage. Details for the rest of the city live on the Dallas page.
Can your sitters handle alarm systems, smart home technology, and specific home access protocols?
Yes. Many of our Lake Highlands clients have 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 Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands?
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 Lake Highlands
Love pets and live in the Lake Highlands area? DFW Pet Sitting is hiring W-2 pet sitters and dog walkers in Lake Highlands, White Rock Lake, and surrounding Dallas neighborhoods. We’re looking for reliable, discreet pet lovers with flexible schedules who can accommodate visits within 5 miles of their home. Nearby Dallas, Richardson, and Garland have their own pages. Visit our jobs page for details.