Our Story
Established in 2016, The Mindful Pet is Austin’s original woman-owned, insured, and bonded pet sitting company.
Hello! I’m Cierra, owner and founder of The Mindful Pet. This is where it all started: 2014 and new to Austin, bright eyed and bushy tailed, and working at a local veterinary clinic. Two years later, in 2016, my daughter was born and I was looking for a way to still care for animals while being present for my growing family. That year The Mindful Pet was born as well, and has taken on a life of its own. What started as a one-woman pet sitting operation, has now grown into the most delightful little team of caring pet professionals with decades of pet care experience between us. The Mindful Pet has cared for hundreds of pets over the last 10 years. What a wild, sweet ride this has been.
About The Mindful Pet
Your pets will thrive with a sitter who keeps their familiar routines right in the comfort of their own home. While you’re away, you can rest easy knowing the things that matter most to you matter just as much to us. We are a small, close-knit team of honest, reliable, and nurturing caregivers with decades of combined pet care experience. We’re also mothers, fathers, managers, and teachers—people who take responsibility seriously, including the trust you place in us. We pride ourselves on building meaningful relationships with both pets and their people by being mindful of the details. Using our secure Portal system, we keep all of your pet’s information and preferences organized, and you can expect timely communication along with adorable Report Cards after every visit, complete with photos and GPS-tracked walk maps.
For more insight, please see our detailed FAQ page and Blog!
We thank you so much for allowing us be a part of your family!
Meet The Mindful Pet Team
Cierra
Owner, Pet Sitter, Cat Lady
Cierra is a lifelong animal lover with a deep, intuitive understanding of pets. With prior veterinary clinic experience and over a decade of hands-on work with animals, she brings both expertise and heart to everything she does. Outside of The Mindful Pet, Cierra is a mama of three, a yoga teacher, and will soon be a certified Yoga Therapist. She also enjoys reading, gardening, creating, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
Stacy
Pet Sitter, Dog Mom
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Stacy is a mom, former teacher, and has 17 years of pet sitting experience. She's amazing with animals, loving, detail oriented, and her communication is delightful. When she has a moment free, she loves to spend time with her husband on the lake! You'll love having her as a part of your family!
Aaron
Pet Sitter, Dog Dad
Aaron has been taking dogs on athletic runs with The Mindful Pet since 2022. He is a compassionate animal lover and excellent caretaker. During his time outside of pet sitting, he’s a web developer and manager, dad of 3, he loves spending time outside, making and listening to music, running, and enjoying great food around Austin.
Amy
Pet Sitter, Horseback Rider
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Amy is a lifelong animal lover and devoted pet sitter. Animals sense her calm, caring nature right away, and she treats every pet like family. When she isn’t caring for your pets, she is spending time with her two cats and two dogs, she loves horseback riding, and going to the beach with her two daughters and husband.
Jill
Pet Sitter, Nurturer
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Jill is a mother and kindergarten teacher with many years of pet sitting experience. She spends every day nurturing in one way or another! She's an absolute delight, and wonderful caretaker. You'll likely see her helping out during busy summer and holiday times. She has a 2 Goldens, a cat, and a husky. She also loves to get her steps in with mindful walks.
Cierra's Pets
Barkley
(and his bedroom)
Smudges
We love sending great photos in your
Report Cards!
