House Sitting in University

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Sitter Profile Image: Meredith H.
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Meredith H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Meredith was great staying with my cat and housesitting for 3 nights! I got regular updates, both pics and video, and I could tell she liked hanging out with him, which was nice. Came home to a clean house. Would definitely (and hope to!) book her again.

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Brett S.
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Britney G.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
18 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27707

Britney was great with Uno. This was his first time meeting her. After she left, he went to the door to look for her, as if hoping she’d be back.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joy K.
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Joy K.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Joy did a wonderful job watching my 2 small dogs while I was away for a long weekend. She sent multiple updates via photos throughout the day. She was prompt and adhered to the instructions communicated. I would use her again.

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Alessandria S.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

Alessandria did a great job keeping my dogs safe and happy. I appreciate that she was able to be flexible on times as I wasn't sure with the weather if we were going to make it back on time. The house was left neat and tidy, and she helped prepare for a bad winter storm coming.

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Nancy W.
Sitter Profile Image: ShiLi Q.
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ShiLi Q.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
19 years of experience
hillsborough, NC, 27278

ShiLi was phenomenal. Easily the best dogsitter I’ve ever had. She was very attentive and went above and beyond. So glad to have found her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly P.
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Kelly P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

Kelly stayed at my house with my cat for 10 nights, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better sitter. Super proactive in communication, sent pics and updates daily, left the house in great shape (I really couldn't tell anyone had been here!) and was flexible in the end when my travel plans changed due to weather. Oh, and I could tell she genuinely enjoyed hanging out with my cat, which makes it all the better. Hope to be able to hire her for future needs!

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Brett S.
Sitter Profile Image: Winter E.
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Winter E.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Great Dogsitter all around! Really good communication, easy for meet and greet, updates all along the way, and very flexible with start time and end time. She was great & my dogs loved her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica & Jonathan B.
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Jessica & Jonathan B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
65 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Jessica was great with our two girls. She kept us updated and took really good care of them. She is very sweet. Definitely recommend her, and we will try to get her again next time we need a sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Salem C.
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Salem C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

Syndi is a very nice young lady who got along really well with our 3 dogs and 4 cats. She did overnight stays with our fur babies. Cleaned up after herself wonderfully. I felt very comfortable leaving my precious pets with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie K.
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Katie K.
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$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Hillsborough, NC, 27278

About: I grew up taking care of my family dog that we had for 13 wonderful years. I have been dog sitting for many years and have also volunteered at animal shelters in the past. My partner and I own a home in Hillsborough, where we have a large, fenced-in yard for our own pups, Reggie and Echo, to enjoy. Reggie is excitable and has a loud voice, and though he doesn't always know how to contain that energy, he's a lovebug who just wants to play with anyone and everyone. We've had a number of dogs here to stay with us, including a 12-week-old puppy, and he loves them all! We recently got him a little sister, Echo. After a 2-hour adjustment period, they were fast friends and snuggling as they napped! She's also a sweetheart and is working on learning good manners. Reggie and Echo spend most of their time traipsing around the back yard and napping in the sun. I work from home, so your dog can get plenty of supervised playtime! I can also send plenty of pictures during your little one's stay if you'd like! Let me care for your sweet pup when you are away from home! I work from home full time, so your dog and mine will have plenty of supervised care and time to play and explore the backyard! We live on an acre, and the back half is completely fenced in with a 5 ft fence to keep all pups safe and contained!

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Alisha R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
15 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Alisha was great. Communicative and friendly. Would recommend and use again

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Sitter Profile Image: Korrin C.
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Korrin C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
5 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27710

Korrin was a great sitter! She took great care of our pups when house sitting and provided lots of photos and videos. She communicated with us consistently over the stay and was sensitive to each of our pups’ individual needs. We will definitely seek her out again in the future! Thank you Korrin!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mardi M.
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Mardi M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
35 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Mardi was great with my senior dog and anxious younger dog. She left them extremely tired!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hayley M.
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Hayley M.
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$75
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
13 years of experience
Bahama, NC, 27503

Hayley was communicative, attentive, and friendly! I already have her lined up for another trip we are taking, and I know she will take great care of Hermione, because she did a great job! My husband said Hermione might like her more than us!

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Melissa L.
Sitter Profile Image: Kassidy B.
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Kassidy B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

I had such a great experience with Kassidy! She was incredibly communicative and sent regular updates and pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. When we got home, I could immediately tell our dogs were happy, relaxed, and very well taken care of. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melody Z.
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Melody Z.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
15 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

She was so amazing with my kitty’s, one of my cats is super shy and usually hides from everyone. But Anya(my cat) came out and made a new best friend! Not only that but Melody took super good care of my reptiles too and my apartment and sent pictures and videos while I was away. I will definitely rebook with her and highly recommend if you’re looking for someone who treats your animals like their own.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sia M.
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Sia M.
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$75
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Sia sat for our young dog at our home for a long vacation and she was wonderful! Teddy loved her, she provided regular updates and photos . She worked with him on playing fetch and taught him “Stop” while on walks. It was comforting to know our dog and our home were well cared for while we were gone. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend anyone else to use Sia if she is available.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine H.
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Katherine H.
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
17 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

About: My kind and caring nature is apart of every interaction with your pets and you! I am a clean person and ensure your pet and home will be in top shape. Whether your pet is a high energy dog or a shy cat, I’ll treat them like my own fur babies for the entire time you are away, making sure they get the love and care every animal deserves. I’m currently working full time with an in person job, however my schedule is often fairly flexible and I am typically able to leave the job-site if needed for any reason. When I had my own pets, pet care was apart of my daily routine because they deserve care throughout each day. That is something I apply to every pet I care for. When caring for your pet(s), I also ensure your home and space are respected and maintained. House sitting means taking care of the space just as much as it does caring for the pets-both which I take seriously. Cleanliness and respect for your home will always be apart of my services.

Sitter Profile Image: Rosa A.
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Rosa A.
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$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517

Rosa saved our trip with 2 dogs. We were traveling with our 2 pups and she was able to come to our air bnb to watch them while we went into town. They seemed to love her. She walked them, played fetch, chilled out on the couch with our two goofballs. She is timely and communicative. Would use her services again if ever in the area.

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Sitter Profile Image: Avery B.
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Avery B.
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$70
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Avery was a phenomenal house and pet sitter for us! She took care of our dog, and three cats for the weekend, and I'd never had such peace of mind when leaving our fur babies. She gave an update per day, but was willing to give more if asked, and our house was clean and exactly the way we'd left it when we returned. We're definitely booking with Avery again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

ShiLi was wonderful with our two babies. We waited until the last minute to find a pet sitter for Christmas, and I was really afraid we wouldn't have luck. But ShiLi came to our rescue. Our yorkie and malshi can be nervous when we leave them. ShiLi made them feel safe, and she was a professional all around. We highly recommend ShiLi!

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Gigi D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are grateful to David, who, as always, was terrific with our 11 year old Border Collie and in taking care of our home. We couldn't be more satisfied with his 11 days stay while we were on the other side of the country and will invite him again when we next go out of town.

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Alex H.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in University is $50

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Sitters in University average 4
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House Sitting FAQs

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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.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 2,574 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, 89% 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 4 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.