Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Academy

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexa G.
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Alexa G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63112

About: I volunteer at the APA animal shelter where I walk and play with all types of dogs. I have also taken care of a wide variety of animals including lizards, fish, kittens (2 weeks old), puppies, and turtles! I’m currently working part-time at a restaurant so I have plenty of time to spend time with your animals and make sure they are well taken care of! I give all pets love and affection with different pets needing different things! For dogs I love to take them for walks and give them lots of belly scratches, and for cats I love to play with them and if they like, pet them!

Sitter Profile Image: TzuYu P.
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TzuYu P.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Central West End, Saint Louis, MO, 63108

TzuYu is the absolute best!! She made sure I was updated fully on my pet and she is so unbelievably kind and communicative. 100% would rebook again!

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Sirisha K.
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Mikayla S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
The Hill, St. Louis, MO, 63110

Mikayla was fantastic and would recommend to anyone! She was very communicative, you could tell she cared about the animals and did everything she could to help out. Thank you for everything and will be using her again when I need someone to help out!

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Jon W.
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Emma J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
University City, MO, 63130

Emma was so sweet and thoughtful during her drop in on my puppy! Georgie loves her! She made time to meet beforehand to get to know the pup and meet in person which I really appreciated. Will definitely be using her services often!

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Akshara N.
Sitter Profile Image: Natalee C.
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Natalee C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
141 reviews
46 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Maplewood, MO, 63143

Natalee did a fantastic job with our nervous cat. Some pets take patience and understanding and she has both in spades. She provided great feedback and is who I will contact any time I need a pet sitter.

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Andrew F.
Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline H.
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Jacqueline H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Central West End, Sant Louis, MO, 63108

Jacqueline was great with Momo! She was quick to respond to my messages over the holidays and attentive when following Momo’s specific meal routine.

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Kayla G.
Sitter Profile Image: Hope S.
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Hope S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clifton Heights, Maplewood, MO, 63143

I booked Hope to care after my two cats, while I took a 5 day trip. She came over for a meet and greet a few days before I left and the cats were receptive to her very calm demeanor. That's a big plus when you introduce a new person to your pets. I have a cat with diabetes and needs insulin shots, twice a day. He can be uncooperative with others giving the shot, but she was successful on each occasion. I received timely updates after each of her visits and positive messages, which give assurance that all was ok back home. I was extremely happy with her care and will definitely hire her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tiffanie A.
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Tiffanie A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Central West End, St. Louis, MO, 63108

About: I have loved and cared for dogs my entire life. I have raised my own dogs and have helped friends, neighbors, and family with theirs for years. I am comfortable with all ages, sizes, and personalities, from energetic puppies to sweet senior dogs who need a little extra patience and care. I am dependable, attentive, and genuinely enjoy spending time with dogs. Whether it is walks, feeding, playtime, medication, or simply keeping them company, I treat every dog as if they were my own. You can expect consistent communication while you are away. Your dog’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. I am currently fully available and have a very flexible schedule. Pet care easily fits into my daily routine, and I can accommodate weekdays, weekends, overnights, and extended stays. Your dog will receive consistent attention, exercise, and companionship throughout the day. I am especially available for in home sitting, which allows pets to stay comfortable in their own environment. I have a secure, fenced patio (with designated turf potty areas, and one friendly, well socialized dog. I am happy to follow your dog’s normal routine, including crating if needed, feeding schedules, medication, and exercise preferences. While I can host in my home, I prefer sitting in your home so your dog can remain in a familiar, stress free setting. I am respectful of your space, attentive to detail, and focused on keeping your pet safe, calm, and well cared for at all times.

Sitter Profile Image: Phoebe B.
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Phoebe B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Forest Park Southeast, St. Louis, MO, 63110

Phoebe was available for a very last minute booking and took great care of our dog! She communicated frequently and sent pictures. We will definitely book Phoebe for drop in visits again!

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Kelsey M.
Sitter Profile Image: Megan N.
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Megan N.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Central West End, St Louis, MO, 63108

Megan is amazing! She was very accommodating and flexible! Fast response time and my dog Ruby loves her! I would highly recommend Megan and we will definately be having her over again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily M.
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Emily M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
405 reviews
117 repeat clients
10 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63110

Emily was excellent! She is the first Rover sitter I had watch my puppy, Charlie, and he loved her! She is incredibly knowledgeable about dogs and I felt very comfortable leaving Charlie with Emily for a few hours. She took him out multiple times, played fetch with him, and sent great updates and photos! I’ll definitely be contacting Emily again to watch Charlie!

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Susan M.
Sitter Profile Image: Abby M.
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Abby M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
134 reviews
41 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110

Abby took great care of my cat Lewis. She sent pictures after every check in, which gave me so much comfort seeing he was okay while I was gone. Highly recommend!

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Cassidy H.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephen H.
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Stephen H.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
242 reviews
78 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO, 63118

Stephen was amazing with our two cats! He communicated any questions and sent lots of pictures during each visit. He was gentle and caring and we’ll definitely book with him again!

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Maddie O.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie C.
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Stephanie C.
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$20
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10 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63108

About: I've taken care of dogs of every kind since 2016. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed, snuggle, love on and bathe their pets..(when needed from grass stains to muddy walks) after losing my soul dog in 2020 I made it a personal mission to help others give their dogs, great love, affection, and care. I have administered oral medications for all sizes of dogs due to allergies, diet, skin, irritation, tummy issues and infections. Recently, I fostered a pitbull for a month that was very skittish. In that month, she learned to sit, stay, her name, and most importantly that she is loved. I am making it my personal mission to help all dogs feel loved and all owners to feel like their pups are in good hands. You can expect pictures and or videos from me to help ensure that you have picked someone who cares as much as you do for your pet. I am currently working full-time, but depending on the area I am available for early morning walks on weekdays (before 7am) and after work walks/check-in. (After 5:30pm) my schedule on the weekends varies, but I’m open to starting a schedule with the right dog! One of my main goals is to continue your dogs schedule as close to yours as possible. I will send updates, pictures, videos throughout my time with your dog.

Sitter Profile Image: Kartik S.
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Kartik S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Central West End, St. Louis, MO, 63108

Kartik regularly provides our k9's with first class care at a very reasonable cost. Not only is he professional and well trusted but he is also pleasant and enjoyable to communicate with. We have every intention of continuing our ongoing Rover relationship with Kartik for the foreseeable future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex D.
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Alex D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63117

Alex was fantastic with my dog, Nate! Nate can be somewhat unruly with other dogs. Alex was keen on listening to how Nate's been trained and (IMHO) had the calm demeanor that people and dogs like Nate want in a dog walker. He also communicated well and followed through on everything he signed up for. Thank you, Alex!

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Joe H.
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica H.
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Jessica H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
The Hill, St Louis, MO, 63110

Jessica was great when she came to check on our pups! I love knowing my dogs are getting all the attention they need when we have to be at work!

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Kelly W.
Sitter Profile Image: Ross L.
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Ross L.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
17 repeat clients
8 years of experience
The Hill, St. Louis, MO, 63110

Ross did a great job with our two cats. He provided exactly the care we requested and spent time playing with our young cat to help her get out that pent up energy! He also provided superior communication. We greatly appreciated his sitting services

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Sitter Profile Image: Hayley A.
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Hayley A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
46 repeat clients
12 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63139

Hayley is great with Hopper and takes good care of him when i have to be away. She keeps good communication so i know what’s going on which I love! I’ve used her service multiple times now and will continue to do so when I need someone trustworthy and great at what they do!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah G.
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Sarah G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63110

Sarah is great with our shy pup! Thank you Sarah!

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Cameron P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

TzuYu was an amazing sitter! She kept me updated with daily pictures and some videos, cleaned his water fountain and changed filters, emptied and filled his litter, left treats around for enrichment, just went above and beyond for my little guy! He's shy but he warmed up to her, which shows just how great she is. Will definitely be booking her again in the future!! 🥰

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Eboni M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was very happy with the care that Hope provided for my two pups while I was away. With every visit Hope provided notes and photos, and I could see that the pups were doing great in my absence. I came home to two happy, relaxed dogs who had been well cared for.

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Mary W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kati is fantastic! Very understanding of my high energy and mildly anxious dog. I absolutely recommend Kati!

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Benji P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was fantastic with our babies! We felt so much more comfortable leaving them and enjoying our vacation with her here. She went above and beyond to win over our shyer kitty and really made us feel like we had someone who really cared about them here. Will be booking her again for our next trip! 10/10

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Coleman K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was great! 1 of my pair is not a lot of fun, he handled both perfectly. I also got an update during! I will definitely be using him again

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King D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Administered all medication my kitty needed without any hiccups! Spent time making sure kitty got attention and some play. Would book again!

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Gwendolyn C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Asia was so wonderful with my 2 cats! She was able to accommodate a last minute booking, and was super communicative and helpful. I love the pictures and updates she sent.

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Nikki K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Solange took very good care of my fur baby, Queenie. She took photos everyday and she called me twice, so I could talk to Queenie. Solange was punctual and professional when I met with her and during drop in visits. Queenie loves her too. ❤️ I would strongly recommend Solange as a pet sitter, and I will be using her pet services in the future.

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Angela L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

All drop-ins were smooth. Rebecca even met with us in person before we left town for a meet and greet - very helpful. Highly recommend!

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Matt M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Phoebe was a wonderful sitter for my two cats. Each Rover card had updates on how they were acting and multiple pictures of each. One of my cats had an FIV flare-up and she was great about keeping me updated on that. This was my first time booking with Phoebe, but I hope to be a repeat customer!

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Megan B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was great with our cats Kiwi and Frankie! She was very flexible in arranging the pre-sitter introduction visit and sent plenty of videos and pictures of her playing with and feeding the cats. If we get the chance, we’ll definitely be going back to Sarah!

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Markus K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle did a great job taking care of our pups and house while we were gone! We also received great updates and pictures of the babies which is always nice to get.

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Kayla M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mikayla was fantastic and would recommend to anyone! She was very communicative, you could tell she cared about the animals and did everything she could to help out. Thank you for everything and will be using her again when I need someone to help out!

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Jon W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda always takes great care of my cat, King. I love the updates. She also keeps my plants watered and brings in the mail. Highly recommend

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Isabel H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I can always trust Abby with my cats! She always sends the cutest pictures of them cuddling with her. Would definitely book again!

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Allie B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Did a great job caring for my cats! Very communicative and sent cute photo updates. Will definitely rebook. Thank you!

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Sarah E.
Drop-In Visits
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Riley was so responsible and courteous!!! I am so grateful for the wonderful care he took care of my cats and fish with! Thank you Riley!!

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Denisha O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan took great care of our pup on a walk! He is an energetic fella but we know he was in good hands!

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Keenan M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole has looked after my cat twice now and she has exceeded my expectations both times. He loves her! She sent me great pictures of the fun they had together and made my time away from him much easier with the peace of mind he was being loved on. Thank you Nicole! -Frankie and Enzo

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Frankie S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlyn, was very flexible and responsive with an unforeseen last minute booking. So happy to have found her!

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Mason H.
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