House Sitting in University

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Sitter Profile Image: Carolyn L.
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Carolyn L.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
12 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

Carrie is always the absolute best with our dogs!!!!! We rest at ease and have a great vacation knowing she’s there taking great care of them 💕 Highly recommend 💕

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Diane L.
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Rhoda S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
11 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33612

My Ruby girl had an excellent time with Rhonda, getting spoiled with walks and extra love over Christmas. Rhoda went above and beyond the call of duty and even took care of some household stuff. She communicated with me often and sent lots of pictures. I had such peace of mind knowing that Rhoda was caring for Ruby so well. I cannot say enough good about her!

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Victoria S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Tampa Palms, Tampa, FL, 33647

Victoria was wonderful with Ludo. She was quick to respond and had great communication throughout, along with sending a picture update. She followed his care instructions and asked questions to clarify his puppy routine. I would be happy to book with her again and I would recommend her to anyone seeking care for their pet.

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle M.
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Danielle M.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

About: I have hands-on experience working as a veterinary technician, which gave me valuable experience handling animals, recognizing signs of stress or discomfort, and assisting with daily pet care needs. I’m comfortable caring for pets of different ages, including energetic puppies and senior pets who may need extra patience and attention. As someone planning to continue pursuing veterinary medicine, I truly care about making pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. I’m reliable, attentive to routines and instructions, and I treat every pet like my own. Pet care fits naturally into my routine since I already have a flexible schedule and a strong background working with animals. I’m typically available before and after my classes/work shifts, as well as on weekends, which allows me to consistently provide morning, midday, and evening care depending on your pet’s needs. Because I previously worked as a vet tech for, I’m used to structuring my day around animal care responsibilities like feeding schedules, medication times, walks, and monitoring behavior. I’m organized and good at planning ahead, so I can easily adjust my routine to make sure each pet gets reliable, on-time care and attention. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I prioritize safety, trust, and keeping their routine as consistent as possible. I follow all instructions closely, including feeding schedules, medication, walk routines, and any specific behavioral or medical needs. My experience as a vet tech has helped me stay calm and observant, so I can quickly notice if something seems off with a pet’s behavior or health. I also make sure the home stays secure by double-checking doors, gates, and leashes during walks. I respect the client’s space by keeping things clean, organized, and exactly as I found them. Most importantly, I focus on making pets feel comfortable and stress-free by giving them patience, attention, and a calm presence while their owners are away.

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Lindsey D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

Lindsey did a great job taking care of my pets! She brought in my mail and packages and left the house nice and tidy. She even thoughtfully took the garbage out the day she left.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordan T.
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Jordan T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

Jordan was so kind, and Max loved him. He was on top of everything and very communicative. He's a great person and great pet sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Aurelia D.
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Aurelia D.
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$40
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9 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33612

About: “I have experience pet sitting for friends and family, along with personally raising multiple dogs over the years. I’m familiar with daily care routines like feeding, walking, cleaning up, and making sure pets feel comfortable and safe. I’ve also cared for small animals, including a hamster, so I understand the importance of gentle handling and attention to detail. I treat every pet like family and make sure they get plenty of love, patience, and care.” “I have a pretty open schedule, so pet care fits easily into my day. I’m home most of the time, which allows me to give pets plenty of attention, keep up with their routines, and make sure they feel comfortable and not alone. I’m also home in the evenings, so they’ll have consistent care throughout the day and night.” In my home, pets are cared for in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment with plenty of space to relax and play. I have a large indoor area where pets can move around freely and comfortably, as well as a spacious back patio for supervised outdoor time. Pets will have access to regular potty breaks and exercise throughout the day, and there is a nearby dog park and walking trail for additional outdoor activity when appropriate. I provide cozy bedding, toys for enrichment, and treats (with owner approval). I also make sure pets stay on their normal feeding routine and follow any specific instructions given by the owner, including dietary needs or restrictions. If caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their established routine closely to help pets feel safe and maintain consistency in their environment. My priority is always to ensure pets feel comfortable, secure, and well cared for at all times.

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Katherine C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lowry Park Central, Tampa, FL, 33604

Katherine did it again! She was a house and puppy sitter for an entire week and was amazing. This is my second time using her service with zero complaints. She will always be my first option.

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Sitter Profile Image: Annaliese M.
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Annaliese M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Tampa Palms, Tampa, FL, 33647

About: I've been on and off pet sitting since I was seven. I grew up with all kinds of dogs with all kinds of needs. I'm especially good with blind and deaf dogs and senior pups. I'm currently looking to make this a full time gig, so taking care of your animals is my top priority. I can drive so location is no worries! I can walk your dogs multiple times a day if needed. Whatever you need I will happily do. Just say the word and I'm on it!

Sitter Profile Image: Sarah R.
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Sarah R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Meadows, Tampa, FL, 33647

Sarah has been incredible with our puppy. She always goes out of her way to fit Ares into her schedule, even when she already has other visits booked, which we truly appreciate. She takes him on multiple walks, keeps me updated throughout the day, and makes sure he gets plenty of exercise. We absolutely trust her with him and are so grateful for the care and attention she provides. 🩵

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Sarah C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33604

Took such good care of my dogs! Definitely will be booking with her again! 10/10

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Lexy J.
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Rylie Skye D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
40 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33612

Riley is absolutely wonderful! Our 9 year old golden-doodle and 20 year old Maine Coon cat adore Riley! She’s reliable, communicative, and very well educated when it comes to animals. My husband and I fully trust her and she’s our go to sitter when we need one :)

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Liz K.
Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte S.
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Charlotte S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

Charlotte was amazing while staying with our beagles for 5 days. She sent updates and photos everyday and was very quick to reply. She seemed to care a lot about the happiness of the pup. We can’t wait to use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ana M.
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Ana M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
15 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Lutz, FL, 33559

Ana was fantastic! We booked last minute for House Sitting with Sage and she was very communicative throughout her stay. She sent daily updates with photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind. Sage looked happy and well cared for the whole time. We’d definitely book with Ana again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meredith I.
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Meredith I.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
8 years of experience
University Square, Tampa, FL, 33612

She was wonderful with Cooper! He’s still a puppy and she was very attentive and even incorporated our training while she was with him. We’re so grateful she was able to watch Cooper!

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura R.
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Laura R.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Land o lakes, FL, 34639

Laura kept us updated with plenty of photos and videos. We appreciate the communication while away from our pup! Thanks for taking great care of Winston!

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Sitter Profile Image: Levi F.
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Levi F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lutz, FL, 33559

About: I grew up having dogs, and always had one basically my entire life. I love having dogs around, I unfortunately ended up losing my daughter/fur baby in a recent separation from my wife. Love the joy and energy that come from having dogs around. I work from home full time, and live alone, so your dog will have my full attention. I will treat your dog like my own child, I am ready to make any accommodations needed so your dog will have the best time while they are in my care. I’m flexible if you need to make any changes, just let me know. I live in a single family home that has a fenced in backyard, in a calm and quiet neighborhood. The neighborhood also has a lake to walk around the dogs around when they need to get some fresh air and activity. If I do need to leave the house your dog will not be in a crate. They will have my guest bedroom to themselves with a queen bed for them to relax and sleep on. They will also have their own bed next to mine in the master bedroom to sleep in at night.

Sitter Profile Image: Taylor N.
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Taylor N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

Taylor did a wonderful job. Took very good care of my two large crazy pups, sent photos and even stepped to help when we had an emergency and maybe was not going to make it home by the end of her scheduled visit. Will definitely be booking again with her.

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Vicki K.
Sitter Profile Image: Christian P.
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Christian P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
South Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL, 33603

I needed a sitter for my dog last minute and Christian came through for us! Very communicative and took excellent care of my pup. Will definitely use again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Keyla F.
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Keyla F.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Lowry Park Central, Tampa, FL, 33604

Keyla was wonderful with my golden retriever Freja. She let me know when she was there and took pictures to show how happy Freja was with her. When I got home Freja was happy as can be and not stressed that I had been gone for the weekend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Charlotte was amazing! She provided daily updates and pictures of all of our pets. From our first meet and greet we could tell she clicked with all of them and we were able to relax and enjoy our trip knowing they were in good hands. 10/10 and will be booking with her again

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Cameron I.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Where has Laura been all our lives!! She is by far our absolute favorite person to house sit and stay with our Greyhound and German Shepherd. They both fell in love with her right away. She gave 3 updates every day with plenty wonderful pictures. Our dogs were smiling from ear to ear in everyone of them. She left the house in the exact way we left it in. From kitchen to bath and guest room, tip top! I'd give 6 stars 🌟 if I could!! Thank you!!

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Katharina T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie is one of the most responsible sitter for pets. My cat Kaki is happy and healthy with her caring and sitting. Will 💯 keep inviting Stephanie to take care of Kaki.

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Daisy S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark took great care of our senior dog, Milo, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He communicated regularly, kept us updated, and followed all of our instructions carefully. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about the pets he looks after. We felt comfortable knowing Milo was in good hands. We would definitely book with Mark again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and attentive pet sitter.

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Lori G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

She was awesome. My dogs really warmed up to her. My house was clean. She spent lots of time with them. I would use her again 💕🌞

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Claudia V.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Giulia cuidó muy bien a mi bebe, ella siguio todas las instrucciones y fue hasta la casa todas las veces que mi bebe necesitaba salir a pasear! Reserven con ella y confirmaran mi reseña!❤️

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Yilian Amelia A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Laura’s watched our 3 dogs, and she’s so great with them! She also cleaned and started the laundry before we left so we didn’t have to do it when we got back late at night. We will definitely have her again :)

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Taylor E.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

If we could give Madison 6 out of 5 stars, we absolutely would! She takes such amazing care of our girls, and it’s obvious from how excited and comfortable they are with her every time. This was also the first time we’ve ever had someone stay overnight with them, and Madison was an absolute rockstar. Knowing Khione and Mimsy were so well cared for gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. We truly couldn’t ask for a better sitter, and we honestly wouldn’t choose anyone else. We can’t recommend Madison highly enough!

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Taylor C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordan took the cutest photos and spoiled our pups with tons of affection. She also responded perfectly in an emergency and we will never forget her help and kindness

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Jaclyn F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

She was wonderful with Cooper! He’s still a puppy and she was very attentive and even incorporated our training while she was with him. We’re so grateful she was able to watch Cooper!

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Ashley T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aaron was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! He really does well with animals (and has plenty of patience for “tougher” dogs lol!) We’ll definitely hire him again for a stay at our place.

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Dan F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolina did a great job caring for our cat Scout! She was responsive, professional, and flexible about our request to check on him twice a day due to our longer time away. We’d hire her again to care for him in the future.

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Anika A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shawnna comes and sits my 5-month old puppy when I have long shifts. She always updates me on their visits with pictures and videos and makes sure he gets lots of playtime, walks, and attention. It's always a relief to know he's getting so much extra enrichment while I'm away.

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Alecia K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gloria did another wonderful job house sitting for us and watching our dane, Breeze. She's extremely reliable, which gives us great confidence when we're away.

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John B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was wonderful with Ludo. She was quick to respond and had great communication throughout, along with sending a picture update. She followed his care instructions and asked questions to clarify his puppy routine. I would be happy to book with her again and I would recommend her to anyone seeking care for their pet.

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Ashley D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ariella was so great with our dogs! We booked her last minute and she helped us out so much and took care of all our little guys’ needs and looked after our house. Highly recommended

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Cody J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Adrianna did a wonderful job caring for my dog and two cats while I was away. She was communicative throughout the entire visit and kept me updated, which gave me great peace of mind. It was clear she was thorough and attentive to their routines and needs. When I returned, the house was in great order and all of my pets were happy and well cared for. I would absolutely trust her to watch them again in the future.

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Julie C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bryanna was great with Cheerio even while being a little escape artist. She did everything great and even sent me updates/kept Cheerio active throughout the entire day!

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Yolanda T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was amazing during the stay with our dogs. She followed our instructions and was great at communicating and sending picture updates! She is very skilled which eased our minds as we were away for a few days. We would definitely book again in the future !

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Daniela C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lindsey did a great job taking care of my pets! She brought in my mail and packages and left the house nice and tidy. She even thoughtfully took the garbage out the day she left.

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Annalisa S.
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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 2026 was about $50 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.

If you’re searching for a University house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 3,977 house sitters in University. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of University house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in University have an average of 15 years of experience. 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.

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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.