House Sitting Academy

“William was amazing and attentive to all my pets! I was worried leaving my puppy for travel but she didn’t miss me because William was so amazing”

Linsey T.

“Erin was wonderful with our two pups, who tend to struggle when we leave, but adjusted to her with ease. She regularly communicated and really enjoyed our dogs. She really centered her focus and care on our dogs and their needs which gave us the reassurance we needed to enjoy our trip. She took great care of our home too. We will absolutely book her again.”

Paz G.

“We are so glad that we booked Ross to stay with our adult dog and our puppy while we were out of town for a few days. He did a fantastic job. The dogs had lots of fun while we were gone. And the house looked great when we got home.”

Susan G.

“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.”

Dyana W.

About: **I currently have two dogs of my own, but they stay at my partner's home if I am boarding your dog!** Hi! I’m a PhD student who has called St. Louis home for the past five years, and I’m currently in the final stages of writing my dissertation. The good news for your pets? I work from home, so I have plenty of time for walks, belly rubs, playtime, and keeping your furry friends company while you’re away! I am located in The Grove with access to a dog park at my apartment complex as well as walking distance to both Forest Park & Tower Grove Park for pups that enjoy long walks. One of my dogs loves people and dislikes other dogs, while the other one enjoys dogs and is wary of people so I have experience with a variety of dog personalities and their differing needs. Whether your pet is a professional cuddler, an energetic adventurer, or simply here for the treats, I’d love to spoil them ◡̈ Since I work from home while finishing my PhD dissertation, pet care fits pretty naturally into my daily routine. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to take plenty of breaks throughout the day for walks, playtime, and potty breaks. 🐾 My schedule is much more “read a paper, take a dog for a walk, write a paragraph, give belly rubs” than a traditional 9-to-5. I can easily adapt to the schedule of your pup! I’m happy to build pet care into my day and give your pets plenty of attention rather than leaving them alone for long stretches. Having a furry coworker around is honestly a pretty great dissertation-writing perk! 😂 Your pet’s safety and comfort always come first. Whether I’m caring for your pet in my home or theirs, I take the time to learn their routine, personality, and any special instructions so they can feel comfortable and relaxed. I always keep a close eye on pets during walks and playtime. Since I work from home, I’m able to provide plenty of supervision and companionship throughout the day. I’ll treat your home with the same care and respect I’d want for my own, and I’m happy to send regular updates and photos so you can see what your furry family member is up to. My goal is for you to feel completely comfortable knowing your pet is safe & happy!

“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.”

Michelle F.

“Zachary was very professional and we felt confident leaving our little dog in his care. We highly recommend Zach and we will certainly use his services again.”

Mike P.

“If I could give Jeena 6 stars, I would! She took exceptional care and was very attentive to Henry. Not only did she keep our sweet guys happy, she left our home in immaculate shape. We will be happy to have Jenna care for Henry in the future.”

Renee W.

“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.”

Michael R.

“Tess was amazingly helpful with my dog, Boston!! He is a big dog with a lot of energy and I always worry that he might be a lot to handle for anyone coming over, and this was my first experience using Rover. Everything went seamlessly and I couldn’t recommend Tess enough!!”

Abbey H.

“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!!”

Valéria S.

“Sydney was amazing as always. We truly can enjoy any time away while Sydney is with our pups because we know they are in good hands. She always provides great updates and communication about her plans. We look forward to her watching our dogs again in a few weeks!”

Katherine & Tyler R.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! Ashley went above and beyond for Monkey and Winston, sending the sweetest pictures and keeping me updated the whole time. It’s such a relief knowing they were so well cared for. I’ll definitely be rebooking her next time I’m away!”

Mandi V.

“This was our first time working with Cara and we are so grateful to have had her assistance while we were away for a week. She stayed at our home with our 2 cats and she did a stellar job. She has a calming presence, is a great communicator, prompt. and follows directions well. She bonded with both cats, which was a huge relief for our family. We felt a level of calm knowing our fur babies were being well cared for. Thanks Cara!”

Catherine B.

“Alex did a wonderful job in working with Ron, our rescue that we took home 6 months ago. Ron is 7 with a few idiosyncrasies from his previous life but we love him and Alex bonded with him quickly and successfully.”

William C.

“Laura was amazing with Riley! We had another sitter cancel on us last minute, but Laura stepped up and saved the day. She is very responsive, attentive, and gave us updates multiple times per day on how our girl was doing while we were away. We will definitely be using her for future vacations/trips…we know our pup will be in great hands! Thank you Laura 😌”

Emily L.

“Sara was absolutely amazing! She communicated well and kept me updated, she took great care of our home and doggos, and I am very much looking forward to having her come again! A++ human with a great energy and love for animals!”

Lucas C.

“Tori did a wonderful job taking care of our fur-kid, Franklin, and our home while we were gone. She was great about sending photos and reaching out to me if she had any questions. Franklin completely took to her and was as normal as could be when we got home after a week away. (He's 8 mos old and this was his first experience being left with a sitter.) It was wonderful to return home to a tidy house AND a happy cat. I would recommend Tori to anyone who needs a thoughtful, conscientious house & pet sitter!”

Nancy K.

“Jen was our first over night sitter with Rover so I of course was nervous about leaving our pooch Mercury with someone new. We had a meet and greet a few weeks prior to our scheduled date and right away I felt at ease with her. Over the weekend she sent updates and pictures. She even took him for additional walks which definitely made his weekend! We returned home to a very happy pup! Would definitely use her again and highly recommend her to others.”

Sherry T.

“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.”

miranda m.