House Sitting in University, Buffalo, NY
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1. Jackie G.
“This was our second time with Jackie and it went great! She sent daily updates, which were much appreciated. Jackie also took really great care of my home and left things very clean and tidy!”
2. Maeve L.
“Maeve was amazing with our dogs! She did an overnight and took care of our two dogs with such amazing care. She sent tons of photos and updates while we were away. We highly will be highly recommending her to our family and friends for future stays/visits.”
3. Sara L.
“Sara was just wonderful with all Our fur babies! We got updates, photos, and prompt responses from her. Our pack loved their weekend, and we loved being stress free knowing they were home and in good hands!”
4. Samara J.
“Samara was great with my dog! Before booking she was willing to come meet Mika to make sure they were both comfortable with each other. While I was away she kept me updated with how she was doing as well as pictures of her. Thank you so much Samara !”
5. Marideth W.
“Marideth was fantastic! Very kind and responsive. She watched our 10 yr.old Jack Russell Bandit during our weekend away and kept everything in order & our Bandit had a great time! We would definitely book her services again.”
6. Sydney J.
“Sydney did a great job taking care of our dogs so we could take a day trip. Will definitely seek out her services in the future!”
7. Gabby P.
“Gabby is awesome! She was super patient with my cat as he warmed up to her and kept me updated the entire time I was gone with pics and videos. I am so thankful for Gabby and plan to have her return in the future!”
8. Tanya B.
“Glad Tanya was able and willing to take Flint’s Glucose reading when she felt it was necessary. Definitely recommend her if you have a diabetic cat or elderly dog!”
9. Stella W.
“Easy to work with and very kind! Our dog is high energy and needs a lot of attention. When we got home our dog was very relaxed and seemed happy.”
10. Marti M.
“Marti was fantastic. This was my first time leaving my fur baby with anyone not family and now I’m pleased to say that I consider her family! She took such good care of Cooper and despite a challenging furnace malfunction, she hung right in there and kept in communication with us and sent pics and regular updates. Cooper had a wonderful time and so did we as a result!”
11. Colleen M.
“Colleen was reliable, friendly and great with our pets!”
12. Nicholas B.
“First house sitting with Nicholas! Our boys were so comfortable, it did not appear they missed us at all. Wonderful experience and will absolutely work with Nicholas again.”
13. Haley D.
“I absolutely cannot say enough wonderful things about Halle! She is such a sweet soul, and Lulah was so comfortable and happy with her. She is forever and ever my go to from this point on. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”
14. Kelly S.
“Great with our dog! He’s a 90 lbs husky/malamute who gets daily medication and a special diet. Kelly was excellent with him! She was great with the medication instructions and feeding, took him on long daily walks, and was very caring towards him! I would 100% book with Kelly again”
15. Alyx S.
“Alyssa and this great photo updates of our furchildren and when we came home the house looked just as we had left it (you'd almost think Boone had been there). We will definitely be booking with Alyssa again.”
16. Katie A.
“Katie was amazing! She watched my dog, Molly, for the day. Katie was very accommodating to my schedule, communicated effectively and most importantly kept Molly happy and safe! I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
17. Jayla C.
“Jayla was great taking care of my dog and cat while we were gone. My dog is a little particular and she handled him very well, both of them were very well behaved when we came home.”
18. Brittany B.
“We booked Brittany for dog sitting and Brittany was so great with our dog! We have a large Siberian Husky who is very active can be difficult but Brittany was great with him. She took him on multiple walks a day, played with him, and updated us with pictures of him while we were away!”
19. Carly L.
“Carly is an exceptional caregiver! She has stayed at our home to care for our two dogs when we’re away and makes sure they are safe and loved! She checks in with us, is extremely responsible, flexible, and all around wonderful!”
20. Laura S.
“We felt great leaving our dog with Laura. She was communicative and respectful of our house. We are looking forward to having her stay again soon!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in University on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 77% of University house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in University.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. University house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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