House Sitting Academy
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Words cannot explain how at peace we were with Gabriella being at our house for 2 weeks and taking care of our fur babies! The boys were well loved and taken care of, the house was spotless and the communication was top notch! Don't hesitate for a single second, she is the best one out there!!”

“Louise can be a temperamental dog and Mac was extraordinarily patient with her. Before I knew it he was giving her belly rubs. He was also respectful of our house and left the place just as we left it. I'd absolutely use him again.”

“Savannah was amazing. Highly recommended as someone to help take care of your pets and home. Very conscientious and walked our dog five times every day and played with her tons, sending pictures and video updates all the time.”

“Very communicative! Let me know when there was a problem with one of my girls! Sent cute pictures daily. I felt very comfortable leaving for a long holiday weekend with Mary taking care of my babies!”


“Ayana is terrific! We had a kind of crazy last min need and she was fab. Our pup and our home were so well cared for. She even sent tons of pics to share with our kiddos who were very much missing their pup. 10/10!”


About: I’ve grown up around dogs and trained one dog growing up. I have experience walking neighbors dogs and house-sitting for friends and family. Love all dogs! I’m currently working, and evenings and weekends are the most free for me. My schedule will free up significantly around the summer time. I grew up with dogs and have been missing them dearly, so I am excited to have more furry friends in my life! I love taking dogs for walks. I’ll always leash up before opening the door. On walks, I’ll follow whatever style of interaction your pet is used to. I’ve walked dogs who are friendly to other dogs and people and dogs who are not- so I’ve had experience on both ends of the spectrum. It is helpful to know what their dog typically does on a given day, any information is appreciated :). I love to be active and play with dogs, but also respect downtime to rest.

About: My experience with animals comes from caring for pets throughout my life, including my own dogs and cats. I’m comfortable with the everyday responsibilities that come with pet care, such as feeding, walks, playtime, cleaning, maintaining routines, and providing companionship. I’ve also helped care for kittens from birth, which gave me hands-on experience with young animals and taught me the importance of patience, cleanliness, observation, and consistency. I understand that every pet is different, and I make an effort to learn each pet’s individual routine, personality, and needs rather than treating every animal the same. Besides my taking care of my own pets my time is free I’m currently unemployed just a full time pet mom and wouldn’t mind taking care of other pets like my own I Have family that helps me take care of my pets at home if needed I also make sure my pets have everything they need when I leave according to how long I will be gone so no need to bring them with me
“Sydney is absolutely incredible. She sends picture updates throughout the entire stay, keeps us in the loop if she needs to leave for any reason or period of time outside of what was communicated up front, and she always leaves the house in better condition than we left it. Our dogs are always so happy and seem so well take care of. We cannot say thank you enough!!”

“Haley was absolutely incredible!! She stayed in our home to care for our two dogs and transient cat while we were on vacation. She was extremely communicative, caring, proactive in her approach, trustworthy, and super easy to talk to. She went above and beyond, especially when our flights were delayed and we needed an extra night of care last minute. We are fairly anxious pet parents, but she calmed our nerves immediately. We highly recommend and love Haley!!”


About: I'm 31 years old and have been taking care of cats and dogs since I was a teenager. Not necessarily in a professional setting, but I have years of experience pet sitting for my friends and family. Walking, bathing/grooming, training, administering medicine, etc - I can do it all. I currently have 1 dog and 1 cat of my own + tons of extra love/time on my hands during the week for your fur family. Ask me anything, I'm an open book! I have the most availability Saturday/Sunday evenings and Monday - Friday in the afternoons between 3 PM - 8 PM. There are a few week day mornings that I will have available starting at 8 AM (depending on when I get scheduled to work my other job) I live a block away from Tower Grove Park and will happily take dogs there to get some steps in! I have a backyard that is not fenced in, so they will be leashed if taken out back to go potty. There is a large crate here if that's ever needed. They are welcome to lay on my couch and bed, but there is a dog bed available as well + plenty of toys for them to chew and feel right at home with.
“We really like Halle! She is professional and a sweet and thoughtful person! Halle is honest and trustworthy She notified us when an issue came up and she handled it promptly. She found a hot spot on our dog that we were not aware of and was able to treat it while we were gone. She went the extra mile to spend time with our dog, who has separation anxiety, to feel comfortable with her! We highly recommend Halle!”


About: I have taken care of pets since I was 6 from my personal pets to my aunts or neighbors I’ve always cared for and adored animals. Caring for pets isn’t just “checking in” to me — it’s making sure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and understood while you’re away. I DO NOT PET SIT PITBULLS AND I DO CHARGE FOR DAMAGED PROPERTY CAUSED BY PET. I specialize in working with cats (especially shy, anxious, or independent ones who don’t warm up to everyone), but I also provide loving, attentive care for dogs of all sizes and personalities. With my background as a licensed pharmacy technician, I bring an extra level of attention to detail when it comes to medications, routines, and noticing small changes in behavior. Whether your pet needs basic care or a little extra support, I’ve got it covered. I also keep a small pet supply inventory on hand — so if you’re busy or forget something (food, litter, treats, etc.), I can help without it turning into a stressful situation. You’ll always get consistent updates, photos, and honest communication so you can relax knowing your pet is in good hands. I treat every pet like they’re my own — with patience, structure, and a lot of love. I am currently a stay at home mom, so your pets can get most of my undivided attention from me and my daughter who also adores animals. I do not have a fenced yard, but i have a big back and front yard definitely enough space for any pet to enjoy! I let my daughter play out there while I watch.

“Karah was great! This was a last-minute trip, and I was concerned about leaving the pup behind with a new person, but she made me feel comfortable immediately. She came the same day for a meet and greet, and I knew her and Oslo would get along swimmingly. She kept me up-to-date with his walks and how he was doing, and I believe her being at my home really helped him take to her quickly. I will definitely use Karah again, and if you are looking for a sitter, I'd recommend her to anyone.”


“Once again, Molly has been such a great sitter for our sweet girl Roxie. We had an unfortunate family emergency and needed a last minute sitter and didn't want to worry about our Fur baby. Molly provided us with assurance that we didn't need to worry at all about our Roxie girl. She will always be our number one choice with Rover!”

The median cost per night for house sitting in Academy is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Academy
My regular sitters were not available for my trip so I returned to Rover. I’m glad I did. Andrew was wonderful with my two dogs, Finley (a doodle) and Fergie (a poodle). Finley is high energy and Fergie likes to suss people out, but they took a liking to Andrew immediately. He stayed with them the 15th through the 22nd in my house. Fergie ended up needing medication a couple of days and Andrew handled it so well with her. My house looked great when I came home. Andrew was respectful, communicated as much or as little as I needed on vacation, was responsive, and over all just wonderful to work with. I hope to have him out again soon!

Alexandra was so great with our Coco! This was our first time using a pet sitter, and she made us feel comfortable from the start. She even stopped by a few days before to meet Coco, which we really appreciated. Since Coco is an older dog, knowing she had experience with senior dogs gave us extra peace of mind. She sent plenty of photos and updates while we were away, and we’ll definitely book with her again!

Sarah was very responsive, kind, and easy to work with. She sent pictures of our dog to us throughout her stay, and we returned to our home just as we'd left it. She even took on caring for our pet rats, which we really appreciated. Thanks, Sarah, for allowing us to have a wonderful vacation knowing our animals were well cared for!

Julia was amazing. She took time to do a meet and greet and make sure she understood all the idiosyncrasies of our old house as well as our 3 dogs. Our dogs immediately felt comfortable with her. When we booked her to dogsit, we felt completely comfortable and safe trusting her with our home and our dogs. She was very communicative and made a point to send frequent updates through the app, including text updates, photos, and videos. Our dogs were relaxed, comfortable, and happy the entire time she stayed with them. This is rare, as our dogs can sometimes be very anxious around new people. But they absolutely adored Julia. We will continue to book her as a house/dogsitter and recommend her to other pet owners on the strongest possible terms. Thank you, Julia!!

Megan was amazing with our two dachshunds. I highly recommend her for any housesitting needs. It was amazing to be able to know our dogs were happy and safe while we were gone. And even when our AC wasn’t working well in the 101 heat wave, she braved the heat and helped keep our dogs safe and cool. Thank you, Megan!

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