Austin's Most Trusted Pet Care
Paws & Pockets has been caring for Austin's pets for over five years â delivering calm, reliable, and professional pet services right from our home.
Whether you travel for work or just need a trusted hand, we treat every pet like our own â with the consistency and warmth that busy families count on.
What We Do Best
We come to your home so your pet stays comfortable in their own space. Includes feeding, walks, playtime, and a full update report after every visit. Ideal for pets who get anxious away from home.
From $35 / visit
Your pet stays with us in our calm, pet-friendly Austin home while you travel. We maintain their routine, diet, and bedtime habits so they feel safe and settled. Spaces are limited and always personal â never kennel-style.
From $55 / night
Structured, on-leash walks tailored to your dog's pace and energy level. We cover Austin's best neighborhood routes and send GPS-tracked walk reports straight to your phone. 30 and 60-minute options available.
From $22 / walk
About Paws & Pockets
Paws & Pockets was founded by Lena Torres right here in Austin, TX â a lifelong animal lover who saw a gap in the market for truly personal, home-based pet care. After five years of building relationships with local families and professionals, Paws & Pockets has become one of Austin's most relied-upon pet service providers. What started as a side passion has grown into a full-time commitment.
Our mission is simple: give every pet the calm, consistent care they deserve while giving their owners complete peace of mind. We know how stressful it can be to leave your furry family member behind â whether you're at work, traveling for business, or just need a break. That's why we treat every single pet as if they were our own, no exceptions.
We believe great pet care is built on three things: reliability, transparency, and genuine love for animals. Every visit comes with a detailed update so you always know how your pet is doing. We show up on time, every time. We communicate clearly and honestly. These aren't just promises â they're the standard we've held for over five years and counting.
Paws & Pockets primarily serves busy professionals and families who travel frequently â people who need a consistent, trustworthy partner for their pet's wellbeing. Our client relationships often last years because once your pet is part of our routine, we make it our business to keep them happy, healthy, and loved. We're proud to be a small, home-based operation â it means every client gets real, personal attention.
5+
Years of Service
200+
Happy Clients
100%
On Time, Every Time
â 5.0
Client Rating
Life at Paws & Pockets
Afternoon walk through South Congress
Cozy boarding day for a client's tabby
Treat time after a 60-minute park run
Post-brush pamper for a repeat boarder
Shady backyard play during summer sitting
Two best friends boarding together overnight
Word on the Street
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"Lena has been walking our golden retriever, Biscuit, for almost two years now. She's always on time â I mean always â which matters so much when you have a packed work schedule. Biscuit goes absolutely wild with excitement when he hears her at the door. We get GPS updates and a little photo every single walk, and it genuinely puts my mind at ease. I've referred her to three people at my office already."
Marcus H.
Software engineer, North Austin
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"We travel for work every few weeks and finding reliable pet care was genuinely stressful until we found Paws & Pockets. Our two cats, Mochi and Fig, are pretty shy and don't warm up to strangers easily â but Lena had them both purring within the first visit. She kept us updated with photos and notes the whole time we were in Chicago. We wouldn't use anyone else. The overnight rate is beyond fair for the quality of care."
Priya & Daniel S.
Frequent travelers, East Austin
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"I was nervous handing over care of my senior beagle, Ranger, because he takes two medications twice a day and gets anxious around new people. Lena handled everything so professionally â she asked all the right questions before the first visit, kept his schedule exactly, and even noticed he seemed a little off one afternoon and texted me right away. That kind of attentiveness is rare. Paws & Pockets has been a genuine blessing for our family."
Karen F.
Retired teacher, South Austin
Find Us
Address
Austin, TX
Phone
(512) 555-0135
chrisp3950+andtest089@gmail.com
ðĄ Home-Based, Austin-Wide
Paws & Pockets operates out of a private home in Austin, TX. We service clients across the greater Austin metro area. For boarding, your pet comes to us â for sitting and walking, we come to you. Reach out to confirm availability in your neighborhood.
Ready to Book?
Tell us about your pet and what you need â Lena will get back to you within a few hours during business hours. No fluff, no long forms, just straight answers.