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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda H.
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Amanda H.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 186 reviews
77 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Amanda (and her family) was wonderful with Chip and we were so appreciative of her attentiveness and responsiveness. We hope to book with her again!”

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Evie & Fritz P.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

“Evie and Fritz are some of the most loving and caring people I could have found to dog sit for me! They sent many pictures to let me know how she was doing, and were very responsive with every question that was asked. Will definitely be reaching out to them again!”

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Katrin W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“Katrin was AMAZING! My husband and I are so anxious leaving our dogs and katrin put our minds at ease immediately. From the moment we arrived, the dogs were clearly comfortable and in great hands. She shared regular updates and pictures, administered our senior dog’s medication, and went the extra mile in every possible way to make sure our pups felt right at home. We’re so grateful for her animal loving heart!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria del Mar M.
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Maria del Mar M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

“Maria was great, very communicative and sent lots of pictures of my pups stay. Olive seemed very well cared for and happy when I picked her up, always a great sign!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber C.
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Amber C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
19 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“Amber and family were amazing sitters for Vesta. Vesta came back happy and amber sent many pictures to show the wonderful time she was having. They have a huge property and vesta loves being outside so our dog had the time of her life. I felt completely comfortable knowing that she was in good hands. Would highly recommend alAmber to watch your dog and I look forward to booking with them again.”

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Allison J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Super friendly lady my dog loved her instantly and she really got a long while with her. I have a husky so I'm not quite sure how hard that is. Plenty of belly rubs and walking.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Miyu Y.
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Miyu Y.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
13 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Awesome sitter! Definitely will book again in the future. Compared to most sitters, I could definitely tell from pictures of his stay that my pup was much happier with Miyu! She was able to provide him with the perfect amount of attention.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin L.
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Erin L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
26 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“Erin was the best!!! Kept us updated with photos the whole time. Huge yard for our doggies to run. Will use again and again!! Thank you Erin!”

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Marilyn C.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 307 reviews
99 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“I highly recommend Marilyn! She was able to take my dog for an overnight last minute, and she made the whole process easy and comfortable. She sent frequent updates and photos, and my dog was clearly very well taken care of the whole time.”

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David G.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 270 reviews
90 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“We needed a last minute sitter and David came through for us! I had no worries at all leaving our dog with him, he was very communicative and helpful.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa J.
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Vanessa J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 182 reviews
70 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517

“Vanessa was great! We really appreciated her willingness to conduct a meet-and-greet prior to booking. As a result, our dog Winnie felt at home at the outset and thanks to the daily reports and photos, we knew she was enjoying her new surroundings and friends -- both canine and human. I wouldn't hesitate to book Vanessa again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Karla C.
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Karla C.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“Karla was an excellent host for my dog Goose! She was very responsive and provided pictures and videos each day she watched him. She was also very flexible when I unexpectedly had to ask for another day of hosting. Overall very satisfied!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jade D.
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Jade D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
24 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Jade was great again! We navigated having some overlap with another guest and spent time getting the dogs comfortable with each other. I appreciated her thoughtfulness to call it out and spending extra time to do so.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tracy C.
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Tracy C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
17 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Tracy is always wonderful with our Winston! She is reliable, caring, and clearly has a natural connection with animals. Our fur baby was happy and well cared for, and we appreciated her regular updates and attention to detail. Highly recommend Tracy to anyone looking for a trustworthy and kind pet sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cathryn M.
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Cathryn M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27707

“Kate had an important work activity in the middle of Kai's stay with her and it was a bit of a challenge finding another sitter at such short time. She was willing to cancel her work commitment if we were not able to find Kai a sitter but luckily everything was sorted out at the last minute. Thank you Kate for your commitment.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Bruna Yumi V.
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Bruna Yumi V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

“Bruna was incredible with our toy poodle! She sent videos and pictures while we were away and clearly cares so much about the dogs she hosts.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Krystene K.
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Krystene K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Krystene and her family are awesome! My dog Wilbur has stayed with them twice now and we had a great experience both times. Wilbur can have a lot of separation anxiety, so it was amazing to see how comfortable he was with Krystene even after staying with her only once. Would definitely recommend Krystene!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cathy O.
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Cathy O.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
5 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Cathy took on our quirky, energetic boy with optimism and open arms. She patiently took notes on all his behavioral quirks and was happy to accommodate his need for longer walks. This was our first time boarding him, and he seemed to thrive at Cathy’s and enjoy tons of snuggles and pets. It was so nice to feel so at ease about him while we were traveling and we highly recommend Cathy!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Naotake I.
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Naotake I.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

“Naotake and his wife were heaven sent! From the initial meet up to the updates given twice daily, they hit every mark. Our curly was with them for about 5 days. The walked curly every day and let her explore. They stuck to the feeding schedule perfectly and gave curly a lot of love. Then even accommodated me when I needed them to care for her for an extra day. I just mover to NC so it is a blessing to have found them so fast. I will be using them every time I need a sitter for Curly, if they are available.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy S.
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Amy S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 119 reviews
49 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“I don’t trust many people with my girl. This is the second babysitter, hands-down that is the best on this site Brooklyn came back, tired, happy and she was well taken care of. Thank you so much we will be seeing you again.”

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Our dogs had a great time, came home clean after having lots of fun on hikes! Love the family environment for the dogs, having kids around who live the dogs was really great :)

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Ellis H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa is amazing. She is super attentive to details, provides daily updates via pictures, and provides quality care. Melissa is friendly, helpful, and excellent with communication. We've been fortunate enough to have Melissa take care of our pet during multiple trips and have been more than pleased.

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The average cost for Dog Boarding in University on Rover is $38.85 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 1,645 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across University. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of University sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which University landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their University home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your University.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your University sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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