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“Zephyr had a great time with Cindy! Even though he was a bit anxious at first, he felt comfortable in no time. Got lots of pictures and knew he was in good hands.”


“Sally had our dog for an overnight stay and was wonderful! From the very moment we felt at ease leaving Theo with her. She was very kind and reassuring had all the things a dog would want or need. Highly recommend letting her care for your fur baby.”


“Amy did such a good job watching Lucy. She provided lots of photos and videos of her playing. It made me feel confident that Lucy was in good hands!”


“Max was in very capable hands! He was able to socialize with some other dogs, which was a new experience for him. Karl made him very comfortable. Best boarding experience, yet! Thanks!”


“We felt very comfortable our pup was getting the best care while staying with Ellen. She had great communication throughout the process and we so appreciated the pic/video updates she shared with us!”


“Yi and her husband were amazing! Yi was able to help out with a last minute booking and I was so pleased with how attentive and caring she was. They took him on super long walks and kept me in the loop the whole time!! Would recommend and will book again! Thank you again!”


“Our pup always has the best time with Jessica. She is flexible and communicative. Super grateful to have found a sitter we trust in the neighborhood!”


“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”


“I was a first time user on this app! I was really nervous but she cared for our pup like he was hers. I received many picture updates on his status. I would definitely book again.”


“Rachel was absolutely incredible and extremely accommodating to our girl while we were away. She sent photos throughout the day and really does have a strong connection to dogs and their needs. We will definitely book Rachel again in the future if we need a sitter again 🥰”


“Everything went wonderfully! I received small reports and photos of the cat every day. Thanks to this, I felt that the cat was in good hands and I had no reason to worry. I definitely recommend!”


“Marena was a fantastic sitter for my dog Max! She gave me frequent updates and had no issues with the provided instructions for his care. Marena took such great care of Max, I don’t think he wanted to leave when we picked him up :) I will definitely have her watch Max again in the future.”


“Gina was incredible to work with from picture updates to how well they loved on my pup! Her and her husband made sure my dog was taken care of extremely well, walked consistently, and made comfortable (he is normally skiddish around new people). I will definitely be using them again!”



“Hillary is the very best. I hired her to take my puppy to the dog park three days a week for two weeks while my husband and I were out-of-town. My mom was staying with my daughter and my dogs but was unwilling to go to the dog park. Oreo had a great time and Hillary sent pictures after every visit. She is so good with the dogs she cares for and makes sure that the doggy parents are kept up-to-date and informed about their fur babies. Wouldn't hesitate to use her again for dog park visits or for boarding should we need her services. I knew my pup was in very capable hands. Thanks Hillary!!”



“So thankful to Dawn and Spike for looking after my Stanley this past weekend. I felt confident leaving him with her and he seems to have really enjoyed himself and gotten good and spoiled with snuggles. Highly recommend.”


“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nahla was amazing! She watched my dog over the weekend and made sure he was comfortable the entire time. She sent me frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I could tell my dog was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Nahla and would definitely book with her again!”


“I had a great experience with Amy taking care of Tilly while I was out of town! Amy was very communicative and flexible when I had to pick up Tilly later than expected.”


“Great job. Bullet had a blast!”



“Pam was great with my older Chihuahua! Lolita was in great shape when I got her back and there were funny tales of their shenanigans! Pam is very organized, and I appreciate her attention to the business details of dog watching.”


“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”

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Cindy R.

“Zephyr had a great time with Cindy! Even though he was a bit anxious at first, he felt comfortable in no time. Got lots of pictures and knew he was in good hands.”


Sally B.Star Sitter

“Sally had our dog for an overnight stay and was wonderful! From the very moment we felt at ease leaving Theo with her. She was very kind and reassuring had all the things a dog would want or need. Highly recommend letting her care for your fur baby.”


Amy Y.

“Amy did such a good job watching Lucy. She provided lots of photos and videos of her playing. It made me feel confident that Lucy was in good hands!”


Karl W.
Star Sitter


“Max was in very capable hands! He was able to socialize with some other dogs, which was a new experience for him. Karl made him very comfortable. Best boarding experience, yet! Thanks!”


Ellen F.Star Sitter

“We felt very comfortable our pup was getting the best care while staying with Ellen. She had great communication throughout the process and we so appreciated the pic/video updates she shared with us!”


Yi Q.

“Yi and her husband were amazing! Yi was able to help out with a last minute booking and I was so pleased with how attentive and caring she was. They took him on super long walks and kept me in the loop the whole time!! Would recommend and will book again! Thank you again!”


Jessica M.Star Sitter

“Our pup always has the best time with Jessica. She is flexible and communicative. Super grateful to have found a sitter we trust in the neighborhood!”


Jessica S.

“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”


Emily C.

“I was a first time user on this app! I was really nervous but she cared for our pup like he was hers. I received many picture updates on his status. I would definitely book again.”


Rachel K.

“Rachel was absolutely incredible and extremely accommodating to our girl while we were away. She sent photos throughout the day and really does have a strong connection to dogs and their needs. We will definitely book Rachel again in the future if we need a sitter again 🥰”


Rayann S.

“Everything went wonderfully! I received small reports and photos of the cat every day. Thanks to this, I felt that the cat was in good hands and I had no reason to worry. I definitely recommend!”


Marena M.

“Marena was a fantastic sitter for my dog Max! She gave me frequent updates and had no issues with the provided instructions for his care. Marena took such great care of Max, I don’t think he wanted to leave when we picked him up :) I will definitely have her watch Max again in the future.”


Gina M.Star Sitter

“Gina was incredible to work with from picture updates to how well they loved on my pup! Her and her husband made sure my dog was taken care of extremely well, walked consistently, and made comfortable (he is normally skiddish around new people). I will definitely be using them again!”




Hillary T.


“Hillary is the very best. I hired her to take my puppy to the dog park three days a week for two weeks while my husband and I were out-of-town. My mom was staying with my daughter and my dogs but was unwilling to go to the dog park. Oreo had a great time and Hillary sent pictures after every visit. She is so good with the dogs she cares for and makes sure that the doggy parents are kept up-to-date and informed about their fur babies. Wouldn't hesitate to use her again for dog park visits or for boarding should we need her services. I knew my pup was in very capable hands. Thanks Hillary!!”




Dawn M.Star Sitter

“So thankful to Dawn and Spike for looking after my Stanley this past weekend. I felt confident leaving him with her and he seems to have really enjoyed himself and gotten good and spoiled with snuggles. Highly recommend.”


Nahla W.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nahla was amazing! She watched my dog over the weekend and made sure he was comfortable the entire time. She sent me frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I could tell my dog was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Nahla and would definitely book with her again!”


Amy B.Star Sitter

“I had a great experience with Amy taking care of Tilly while I was out of town! Amy was very communicative and flexible when I had to pick up Tilly later than expected.”


Jeffrey S.

“Great job. Bullet had a blast!”




Pam M.Star Sitter

“Pam was great with my older Chihuahua! Lolita was in great shape when I got her back and there were funny tales of their shenanigans! Pam is very organized, and I appreciate her attention to the business details of dog watching.”


Shanelle N.Star Sitter

“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in University.
Rover makes it easy to find University dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 dog boarding 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 dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
