New Braunfels is mostly houses. Detached homes make up 30,456 of the 44,517 housing units, and 7,666 units sit in buildings of ten apartments or more. That shapes the care people book. Cats that live indoors suit a drop-in visit, where a sitter stops by to feed, scoop and check the water. Dogs in houses with yards in Voss Farms or Oak Run fit overnight stays, where the sitter is on site and the routine barely changes. In Gruene and Solms, write down feeding notes and where the spare key lives before the sitter arrives. Apartment dwellers near Downtown New Braunfels can book drop-in walks instead, and message the sitter in the app to agree on timing and building access first.
New Braunfels, TX
Pet sitters and cat sitting in New Braunfels, Texas
Your cost is the sitter's own rate with nothing added by Petme, and cashback lands once each booking ends. That helps when the NBISD winter break, December 21 to January 1, comes round.
0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
New Braunfels, TX
Booking a sitter in New Braunfels on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay the sitter's own rate, whether it is a Gruene dog walk or a week of drop-in visits.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback lands in your balance after every completed booking, so a March 8 to 12 spring break trip can cost less.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings in Hunters Creek or Voss Farms.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters can share photos and videos on Petme, and Landa Park Estates owners can read reviews before they book.
Verified pet sitters in New Braunfels
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Shalom Dolayi
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Reliable, caring, and excited to give your pets the love and attention they deserve!
San Antonio
From $20
Krystal
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
🐾 Your Pet’s Home Away From Home! Loving, reliable, and experienced pet sitter dedicated to treating your furry family members like my own. Whether it’s walks, drop-in visits, or overnight care, I p
San Antonio
From $10
Ariel Baker
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Loving, Experienced Pet Sitter 🐾❤️ Treating Your Fur Babies Like Family with Love, Care!
San Antonio
From $15
Rashann Ausmus
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
With a lifelong background raised by a dog breeder and a home full of happy pets, I bring loads of hands-on experience and lots of love to every visit.
San Antonio
From $25
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Vela
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
🐾 Your pet’s new favorite babysitter! 💕 Walks, cuddles, playtime & plenty of love included. I treat every furry friend like part of the family!
San Antonio
From $18
Guadalupe Gallardo
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
home away from home
San Antonio
From $15
Heaven Rodriguez
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
• Paws, claws, or scales—I treat every pet like royalty!
San Antonio
From $12
Abraham
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Waggy personality for waggy four legged homies.
San Antonio
From $22
Vanessa Huitron
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Reliable, loving pet care you can feel good about while you’re away!
Lockhart
From $25
Dominic Rios
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I'm a reliable dog and cat dad of over 8 years. I believe that our fur babies deserve the kind of unconditional love and loyalty that they give us.
San Antonio
From $15
Typical rates
What sitters in New Braunfels usually charge
Sitters set their own rates. These are the usual ranges for the area; Petme adds no owner fee on top.
Drop-in visits
$16 to $26 a visit
Dog walking
$15 to $26 a walk
Detached houses in Hunters Creek, apartments near downtown
August heat and the school-break weeks
The August day normal in New Braunfels is 94.6 degrees and the night holds at 71.3, so a shut house climbs quickly once the AC is off. A summer visit starts with the thermostat, then the water bowl. May is the wettest month at 3.63 inches, so a sitter looks for water indoors and wet paws at the door. January nights fall to 36.9, and the same check turns to the heater. Travel follows NBISD. The district closes December 21 through January 1 and again for spring break, March 8 to 12, so those are the weeks to message sitters about your dates. Wurstfest, November 6 to 15 at Landa Park, brings crowds to the city instead of emptying it, so mention it to your sitter if your house sits near the park.
Leash rules, licenses and where dogs get walked
New Braunfels has animal rules in chapter 6 of its code of ordinances covering restraint and licensing, so confirm the current rules with the city and share your dog's license tag number with your sitter. For walks, a sitter can use Landa Park, Fischer Park, Cypress Bend Park or the Panther Canyon Trail, depending on where you live. Puppy Playland Dog Park is the city's dog park on Landa Street. Ask your sitter to confirm the walking spot with you before the first booking, especially in summer when the pavement gets hot, and say if your dog does better away from crowds. Landa Park Estates and Rio Vista owners are close to the central parks, while Gruene owners can ask sitters about quieter routes nearby.
Pet care services in New Braunfels
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in New Braunfels
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in New Braunfels
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in New Braunfels
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in New Braunfels
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in New Braunfels
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FAQ
Questions from New Braunfels pet owners
Where can I find a cat sitter in New Braunfels?
You can book a cat sitter in the Petme app and read each sitter's reviews first. Cats that live indoors suit a drop-in visit, where a sitter stops by once or twice a day to feed, scoop litter and check on the AC. Message the sitter first about your cat's routine.
What does pet sitting in New Braunfels cost?
The price is the sitter's listed rate with a 0% owner fee on every stay or walk. After each completed booking, cashback lands in your Petme balance and is applied to your next booking, so the next one costs less.
Can a sitter do house sitting in New Braunfels while I travel?
You can find house sitting in the Petme app, where the sitter stays at your home. Winter break and the March 8 to 12 spring break are common travel weeks, so message sitters about your dates early. Agree on the key handover and your pet's routine in the app.
Who can do dog walking in New Braunfels when it is hot?
A dog walker can plan early or late walks, since August day normals reach 94.6 degrees. Landa Park, Fischer Park and the Panther Canyon Trail are options near the city's centre. Message the sitter about shade, water breaks and the route before you book.
Is a dog sitter in New Braunfels safe to trust with my home?
Each sitter on Petme is ID-verified and background-checked before they can take bookings, and owners leave reviews and ratings. If your pet needs eligible vet care during a stay, the Petme Protection Plan can help, up to $22,000. Sitters can also share photos and videos.
Can I book dog sitting in New Braunfels for an overnight stay?
Overnight dog sitting suits houses with yards, since the sitter stays on site and your dog keeps its own bed and schedule. Message sitters in the app about your dates and your dog's routine. Share your dog's license tag number too.
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