House Sitting Academy
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Academy, Find top rated house sitting
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Latasha was wonderful! She took excellent care of my baby and really went above and beyond. She was so great with my girl and it was so reassuring to leave my dog in her care. Book her now, you won't regret it.”
“Gabrielle was just the right amount of communicative! She took great care of our dog while we were away and the house looked great. Would definitely book again.”
“Zach was amazing with Acacia, she’s super timid and he was very patient with her. I loved receiving photos and updates from him, and he really eased my mind while I was away from Acacia. I hope to work with Zach more in the future! 10/10 service. He also left the house exactly as we asked!”
About: Hi! I’m Erin, and I’m currently accepting new pet sitting clients in the St. Louis area. I work at Saint Louis University and also work part-time as a caregiver, so being dependable, responsible, and communicative is a huge part of my everyday life. I’m a lifelong dog owner and currently have a Lab mix of my own, so I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels. I offer drop-in visits, dog walking, feeding, potty breaks, medication administration (oral medications), playtime, and overnight pet sitting. I provide regular photo and text updates so you can relax knowing your pet is in good hands. Unfortunately, I’m allergic to cats, so I’m only accepting dog and other non-cat household pet clients at this time. If you’re looking for someone reliable who will care for your dog like family, I’d love to connect. Feel free to message me with your location, dates, and what services you’re looking for. I currently have a full time role at SLU that offers remote days and flexible hours. I am able to adjust my schedule to manage both. I am very comfortable working with larger energetic dogs and those who may be a bit more timid. My family dog is a bull mastiff boxer mix who can run around for hours on end and my dog is an anxious couch potato through and through.
“Julia was amazing! Her updates were perfectly timed and she genuinely gave my dog lots of attention and loving! I would definitely recommend her and plan to use her for any future house sitting needs.”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was 18. Neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and care for their pets. What sets me apart is the level of care and attention I give to every pet. I treat each animal like my own and take the time to learn their routines, personalities, and needs so they feel safe and comfortable while you’re away. I’m patient, reliable, and attentive - whether that means providing gentle, thoughtful care for senior pets who may need a slower pace, medications, or extra reassurance; or entertaining and providing playful care that helps puppies feel secure and supported. My goal is always to give you peace of mind and your pet a calm, happy experience. Pet care fits naturally into my routine alongside school. I’m a physical therapy student with a consistent school schedule from 8am–5pm, which allows me to dedicate my evenings and weekends fully to pet sitting, walks, and drop-in visits. I’m organized, reliable, and intentional about my time, so pets in my care receive focused attention, exercise, and companionship when I’m available, without feeling rushed. I provide calm, attentive care tailored to each pet’s routine and needs. I follow feeding schedules, walk and exercise pets appropriately, and make sure they receive plenty of affection and supervision. I’m comfortable administering medications, supporting training or routines, and adjusting care for puppies or senior pets as needed. I also prioritize safety, cleanliness, and clear communication, keeping owners updated so they feel confident and at ease while they’re away.
“I went out of town for a couple of days and Emily stayed at my place watching my dog Leo. She was so responsive and caring. She also sent daily updates and pictures. Emily was so sweet with Leo I will definitely have who come watch him again she I’m out of town ❤️❤️”
“This sitter was amazing and made our vacation away from our pets doable! She spent lots of time with Sunny and Kitty, taking them for walks and playing with them. She sent lots of pics each day, all day long to assure us the animals were getting lots of attention. There were no negative issues at all! Highly recommend!”
“Asia is a wonderful sitter. She kept Cooper for an extended period for me and was very flexible with scheduling. She has extensive experience with dogs and can read cues and knows how to give them space if needed, especially for my anxious pup. I came home to a clean house and living plants too :) I will definitely be rebooking with Asia when I can in the future. Thank you so much!”
“Jeena did a great job watching our two older dogs and our house while we were away for a week. She sent us a bunch of pics of our dogs and kept us updated daily. Would definitely recommend Jeena!”
“Mae was amazing!! She stayed with my two kitties for 5 days and they were well taken care of during that time. They sent me daily pictures and kept in contact and promptly responded back when I sent a text. It was such a relief having someone to depend on when out of town. Don’t hesitate to have Mae stay with your animals… they will be happy and you will be at ease as well. Thank you Mae!! Will definitely use them again!!”
“Ross has done an amazing job taking care of my pup. He has been very communicative which I really appreciated. It helped me to have a good trip without worrying about my pup. Thx Ross for taking care of Benny.”
“Ashely did absolutely amazing with Winnie! I could tell our pup had lots of fun and was well taken care of, and we got lots of pictures and videos of our baby throughout the week!”
“Liz did a fantastic job taking care of our dog and house while we were away. Plus we got got lots of great pix of a happy doggie. We will definitely use her again if she’s available.”
“Lauryn stayed at our house for ten days and took fantastic care of our two older dogs with multiple medication needs. She sent great photos that made us confident the dogs were well loved and the house looked amazing when we got back.”
“TORI was absolutely amazing! She was so thoughtful and caring for my cat and sent me such lovely little updates. I have an elderly cat so there are some little quirks in her care and routine - Tori was absolutely on point with providing seamless care while I was gone. I would definitely recommend booking with. I know I will be again soon!”
“Evelyn was very communicative and took very good care of our girl. Our senior dog has some quirks and special requests, and Evelyn had no issues, making our time away stress free.”
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
The median cost per night for house sitting in Academy is $49
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Academy
Ashley has watched Winston and Monkey for me several times now, and I absolutely adore her! She is wonderful with my boys, always reliable, and I never worry about a thing when I am away because I know they are so well taken care of. Having someone I can leave them with and feel completely comfortable is huge for me. I am always so happy when Ashley is available, and I truly cannot recommend her enough!
Ross took excellent care of Rocky, who can be a real challenge at times! He went above and beyond in keeping the house super clean and keeping my potted herbs watered during the extreme heat. So grateful to be able to travel in peace knowing everything will be handled in my absence.
Jasmine was such a blessing and truly met my needs and expectations. She took really good care of Bear while I was gone, playing ball, making sure he had his meds, and fed him each day. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for someone that LOVES animals!
Maya was amazing! This was my first time using Rover, and she was so friendly, helpful, and caring. She took such great and compassionate care of my baby Rex. I never had to worry about him while I was away because after our initial meet and greet, I knew he was in great hands. She kept me updated and made the whole experience so easy and stress free. I’ll definitely be using Maya as my pet sitter throughout my stay in Missouri. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and dependable to watch their fur baby! ❤️
Julia (TzuYu) did an incredible job with my dog, Sammi. She was very attentive, provided many updates and pictures, and gave her medication without issue. She also made sure that Sammi had appropriate play time/mental stimulation. I would definitely book with Julia again, and would recommend her to any of my friends with furry family members!
Meigan took great care of my dog, Scooby, while I was working a night shift. I reached out at the last minute, and she was kind enough to accept. Scooby felt comfortable with her right from the beginning. She kept me updated with messages and pictures, which gave me peace of mind. I really appreciated her care and would definitely recommend her!
Kartik was great with our dog Finn and our cat Theo! He was super communicative, sending us updates and photos every day we were away. I could relax on vacation knowing the fur kids were safe and having a blast. Finn and Theo would give him 10 stars if they could!
Megan went above and beyond for my cats, including the street cats that I leave food out for. Since most of the them are very shy, I was afraid they wouldn't all come home for meals or want to be inside when it got too hot out. Megan put my mind at ease by consistently sending pictures and videos of everyone playing and/or eating. She kept me up to speed with how everyone was doing and genuinely seemed concerned with their wellbeing, which I greatly appreciated! Will definitely book again the next time I have to go out of town.
Ayana was great with the girls! She took care of our home and dogs while we were gone. Our electric door locked stopped working as soon as she arrived but she made it work and made sure to stay with the girls until we got close to home. She also was open to my last minute booking! She took great care of the house and the girls as well! Hope to have her watch them again soon. Definitely book with Ayana! She’s amazing!
Laura is simply the best. She stayed with my weird little dog for a week and did a spectacular job. It's the second time she sat for me in my expectations were fulfilled. She left my house tidier than before. She always goes above and beyond. You won't be disappointed if you go with Laura. I highly recommend.
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