PawXchange started in Austin, and it's here that our community is growing first. Instead of paying a stranger by the night, Austin pet owners trade care with neighbors who love animals: a midday walk in Hyde Park, a cat drop-in in Rosedale, a weekend of boarding near the Triangle.
Pet care services in Austin
🦮 Dog walking
Midday walks with live GPS tracking, so you can follow the route from work.
🏠 Drop-in visits
Feeding, litter, meds and cuddles for cats and small pets while you're out.
🌙 Overnight boarding
Your pet stays with a neighbor. Counted in Treats per night.
🛋️ House sitting
A neighbor cares for your pet in your own home.
☀️ Daycare
Daytime company for dogs who don't like being alone.
How it works
- Download PawXchange on iPhone or Android and add your pet.
- Help a neighbor with a walk or a visit and earn Treats.
- Need a sitter? Send a request to members nearby and pay with Treats.
Membership is $129 a year, with no fee on each sit. Learn how a pet care exchange works →
Austin neighborhoods
PawXchange is open everywhere in Austin. We're building density neighborhood by neighborhood, starting with:
The Triangle · Hyde Park · North Loop · Rosedale · Brentwood · Crestview · Allandale · Mueller · Windsor Park · North University · Highland · Belterra
Moving to a new apartment in Austin? Pet care swaps are one of the easiest ways to meet your neighbors.
Why Austin pet owners choose neighbors
- Close by: no driving across town for a 20-minute visit.
- No commission: Treats replace cash between members.
- Trust tools: ID verification ✓ badge, reviews, check-in photos with an AI wellbeing check.
- All kinds of pets, not only dogs.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pet sitter near me in Austin?
PawXchange members offer dog walking, drop-in visits, daycare, house sitting and overnight boarding across Austin. Open the app and look at the Explore map to see neighbors near you.
How much does pet sitting cost on PawXchange?
There's no price per sit. Members pay an annual membership of $129 and exchange care with Treats, earned by helping other members. No cash changes hands between neighbors.
Which Austin neighborhoods does PawXchange cover?
All of Austin. We're building the community neighborhood by neighborhood, starting around the Triangle, Hyde Park, North Loop, Rosedale, Brentwood, Crestview and nearby areas.
Can I become a pet sitter in Austin with PawXchange?
Yes. Anyone who loves animals can offer help to neighbors and earn Treats — you don't need to own a pet. Verifying your ID is optional and earns you a ✓ badge on your profile.
What pets can be cared for?
Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, ferrets, fish, turtles, lizards and non-venomous snakes. Horses, donkeys, ponies and livestock are accepted for drop-in visits at the owner's property only. Venomous and wild animals are not accepted.
Find a pet sitter in Austin
Free to download on iPhone and Android.