Carol's Critter Care

Austin in-home critter care

Reliable care for pets of all kinds.

Drop-in visits, walks, small-animal care, and overnight stays for critters who are most comfortable on their normal routine.

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Carol smiling outdoors surrounded by friendly dogs
Reliable in-home care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pigs, and other household pets.

Care style

Critters stay calmer when their routine stays familiar.

Carol helps pets stay comfortable while their people are away. Visits can include fresh water, feeding, potty breaks, litter or habitat care, play or enrichment, house checks, and photo updates.

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Meet Carol

Patient, practical care from someone who respects the routine.

Carol focuses on in-home care that keeps pets comfortable and owners informed. She can help with walks, feeding, water, litter or habitat care, easy medications, and photo updates after visits.

  • Care is provided in the client's home.
  • Visits can adjust for heat, rain, energy level, and comfort.
  • Clear boundaries are set for specialty care and medications.

Walks in action

Calm, attentive walks at your pet's pace.

Walks are handled with attention to heat, energy level, comfort, and the pet's normal routine.

Real walk footage with Rudy. Audio is available in the video controls.
Carol standing with Rudy during an outdoor neighborhood walk
Rudy on a real neighborhood visit with Carol.

Real critters

Sasha standing on a shaded trail during a leashed walk
Sasha enjoying a shaded trail walk with attentive leash care.
Dexter the gray and white cat sitting indoors
Dexter gets calm cat care: food, water, litter, and quiet check-ins.
Jelly the dog looking up indoors
Jelly brings the dog side of the care story into the main page.

Service menu

Straightforward options for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, pigs, and more.

30-minute drop-in

Feeding, water refresh, potty break, litter or habitat check, quick play, and photo update.

Visit and walk combo

A longer check-in with time for a neighborhood walk, extra play, or extra enrichment.

Extended walk or visit

More time for active pets, multi-critter homes, or animals who need slower care.

Overnight sitting

In-client-home overnight care with evening and morning routines included.

Starter pricing

Simple launch rates.

Pricing stays easy to scan so clients can quickly choose the visit length, package, or overnight care that fits their routine.

Starter rates and recommended price ranges
Service Recommended Range Start At
30-minute visit $25-$35 $30
45-minute visit/walk $35-$45 $40
60-minute visit/walk $45-$60 $50
Overnight in client's home $95-$145/night $120/night
Extended day or high-need overnight $160-$250/day $175/day
Cat or small-critter care visit $25-$35 $28

Packages

Easy bundles for common needs.

Small-Critter Vacation Package

One visit per day with food, water, litter or habitat care, mail brought in, and photo update.

$28-$30/day

Daily Care Package

Three drop-ins per day for pets who need morning, afternoon, and evening care.

$85-$100/day

Overnight Comfort Package

Overnight stay plus evening and morning care for pets who need company.

$120/night

High-Need Critter Package

Overnight plus midday visit or longer daytime presence for seniors, young animals, or anxious pets.

$160-$200/day

Add-ons

Adjustments for extra care and multi-pet homes.

Next step

Check availability for your critter's routine.

Share your dates, neighborhood, pet types, animal count, care needs, and whether you need visits, walks, overnight care, or extended presence.

New clients can start with the service request form. It includes Carol's current care terms and records a timestamped acceptance summary before the request is sent.

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Email cemarkwalter@gmail.com

Phone (512) 587-5096