Pet Sitting University

“Carina dropped in to watch my 2 kitties! She was active in sending updates and photos while I was away. I got back and they still had plenty of food and water. Carina is a trusted care taker and I would book her again!”

Emily W.

“Stephanie has been awesome! She sends plenty of pictures and really makes sure you know what’s going on. Would recommend and will use again :)”

Elizabeth B.

“Kelly did an amazing job with Rudeus. She was very sweet with him and made sure he was taken care of and happy while I was away. Kelly was very prompt with the schedule as well and made sure we got plenty of pictures.”

Alex G.

About: I’ve loved and cared for dogs since I was a child. My first dog in my family home was a Cocker Spaniel, and now I have a 3 year old Pitbull mix that I adopted when he was a puppy. Raising him from such a young age gave me hands-on experience with puppies — from potty training to those unpredictable early months. I also worked closely with professional trainers and a behaviorist as he grew, so I’m comfortable with structured training routines and reinforcing good habits during walks and playtime. Oliver deals with some anxiety, so I’ve learned a lot about reading canine stress signals and helping nervous dogs feel safe and calm. I also live with a 3 year old Dachshund, my roommate’s dog, and they are quite the pair. I often watch my friend’s and family’s dogs if they need a sitter. Big or small, lazy or energetic, I love them all! :) I work remotely, so I’m home with my dogs all day during the week — meaning I’m around and available if anything comes up during a walk or visit. You won’t have to worry about me being rushed or distracted by a day job elsewhere. Weekdays (early mornings and evenings) are my most flexible windows for walks. Weekends tend to be busier for me, but if you reach out with enough advance notice, I’m happy to schedule dog care on weekends too. I’ll always communicate clearly about scheduling and let you know as early as possible if anything needs to change. Enrichment is a big part of how I care for dogs day to day — every dog in my care gets at least one enrichment activity daily, whether that’s a lick mat, a snuffle mat, or a bully stick to chew on. I think mental stimulation matters just as much as physical exercise. Since I have two dogs of my own, there’s no shortage of cozy pet beds around the apartment, so your dog will always have a comfortable spot to relax. Because I work from home, I’m able to offer frequent bathroom breaks throughout the day — no dog is left waiting hours between potty trips.

About: I've taken care of dogs most of my life. My family had small-to medium-sized dogs. One of them required more intense medical attention, which I learned how to provide, and another had some behavioral issues, which I worked to train. In addition, I volunteered at the Humane Society, formerly the Dumb Friends League, where I encountered a variety of dogs that I was responsible for taking care of. I'm currently a full-time graduate student, so I have lots of time to look after dogs. I am only in class for 3 hours a day. I love to be active, so I can easily make sure your dog can get all the exercise and attention it needs! I am happy to accommodate whatever your dogs need. Whether it is just a drop-in or hanging all day, I should be able to do whatever the dogs require.

“Julia is terrific. My dog had a dislocated hip followed by surgical repair. She was terrific at helping and caring in this tough dynamic time with incapacitated dog and dynamic recovery. ❤️”

Seth R.

“Such a great sitter! He found my girl cat and sent a photo! She hides and he made the effort to find her and check on her, even though I left notes saying it was ok if he didn’t. He also washed the cat bowls! Such a nice surprise to come home too!”

Katherine M.

“Ella was amazing and took such great care of our girl while we were gone! 10/10!”

Kassidy T.

“Emma took great care of my bruno and took the cutest pictures! So happy to have a sitter like her in the neighborhood.”

Cristiana P.

“Kirstin did a wonderful job taking care of my cat Milo and provided excellent service while I was away. What was originally supposed to be just for a long weekend turned into a much longer need for Kirstin's services when I had a medical emergency while I was away. Kirstin graciously extended her time and ensured Milo was well taken care of until I could return. She gave me detailed updates everyday and went above and beyond to ensure Milo was happy, loved, well fed and looked after. She put my mind at ease while I was gone and I came home to a happy cat :)”

Judith J.

“Grace was amazing! She took such great care of Manny for the week, was very communicative and sent regular pictures and updates. Would definitely recommend and look forward to booking with her again :)”

Jordan P.

“Jade is amazing! I needed someone in a pinch and she was super flexible to work with me and my pups. They love her so much! I’ve already rebooked her and will continue to do so.”

Andrea D.

“Alistair was punctual and took great care of our dog. His communication was quick and friendly and reliable. We will definitely use him again!”

Alison P.

“Hannah was terrific! She provided pictures, updates, and took great care of my two cats and my dog who is a bit anxious. Will absolutely use her again!!”

Haley S.

“Thank you for everything!! Todd is a wonderful Rover. My dog is usually people selective and can be difficult to drop his toys during playtime for some people, but he and Todd play wonderfully together. I’m chronically ill and cannot exercise my dog as much as I used to and having Todd come over has been a huge help and weight off my shoulders. Thank you again!! We look forward to Bruno’s next playtime!!”

Brittany W.

“Amanda was a great sitter for Blaze !”

Shameka H.

“Kaitlin is awesome. She is very nice and kind, our cat is very happy. We really appreciate the time she spent with him making him comfortable. Thank you Kaitlin”

Grace L.

“Jacqueline was great with my puppy. She updated my puppy’s note and pictures on Rover every time she was done with sitting. From her great meno and pictures, I could feel that my puppy LOVED her and she adored him with the same heart I have. I’d love to have her back whenever she is available!”

Bo K.

“Andrew was an amazing sitter! He was very communicative, punctual, and did a great job following all my instructions for Maisy. Would definitely recommend booking Andrew for your pet care needs!”

Ashley W.

“Alanna was a such a great drop-in sitter for our cat, Mickey, while we were gone for a few weeks. She was always communicative and took really good care of him. Strongly recommend her for any of your pet care needs!”

Georgeanna B.