House Sitting University Area
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Over 62 pet parents in University Area have booked house sitting
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“Rachel was very accommodating when my flights were delayed and then cancelled. My dog enjoys his time with her along with my cat who is slow to warm up to others. It’s nice to have a pet sitter you can trust! Will continue to book.”

“Sydney was great about sending me pictures and updates every morning and evening. It made me so happy to see my pups cuddling with Sydney and gave me a lot of comfort while I was away! The house looked great when I got back and my pups was healthy and happy :)”

“Freya was excellent with our spoiled dogs. Older boxer needs help getting up and down steps to go out, our middle aged german shepherd needs exercise daily by ball throwing in the back yard…they were raised on acrerage, not very socialized and we now live in town near a busy street so always fear they’ll take off chasing someone… (cuz they’re not leash dogs). The boys immediately liked her which sealed the deal when they met. She left our house perfect and we highly recommend her for your beloved pets.”

“Madeleine did a wonderful job house sitting for a weekend and took amazing care of my dogs! She is reliable, easy to communicate with, and left my house super tidy. She went above and beyond to help me out when my flight was delayed unexpectedly.”

“We had Jakob and Ida dog/housesit for a few days and was pleased with their service. Jakob kept me informed and as promised dogs were tired from their walk when we got home. Plan to continue to use them for dog walking as well as house sitting services.”

About: Hi, I'm Audrey! I've been pet sitting for several years, and I love animals, especially dogs. In the summer I work as a Girl Scout camp counselor, so I definitely have experience wrangling large groups of small chaotic mammals! I have babysat everything from puppies to senior dogs, in all shapes and sizes, and even other animals like guinea pigs. I would love to hang out with your animals and give them lots of love and kisses! I'm currently a biology major at UAA, so I have classes Monday through Thursday. All of my classes are in the late morning and afternoon, so I will be at home with your animals in the mornings and evenings. I love to just hang out with animals! I usually spend a lot of time on the couch studying or reading with client animals next to (or on top of) me. I have no issues with animals sleeping in the same bed as me. My car is dog-proofed if you want me to take your dog(s) on a field trip to the dog park or their favorite walking trail. I am also quite good with plants, so I can take care of those for you at no extra charge.
“Katraena is very kind and professional. She is great at not only giving your pets the best care, but updating you on what’s happening, and sending fun pics and videos. She is so thoughtful!”

“Came back to happy pets, a clean house and live plants. Julie communicated well. My pup ripped a few claw while I was gone and Julie managed that too. Thanks!”

“Jennifer took great care of our pup and house over the holiday! We really appreciated the daily pictures/check ins :) Everything was super clean when we got home and best of all our dog was happy! We’d highly recommend and will book with Jennifer again in the future!”


“Bonsai had the best time with Maya! She took care of him so well and it was amazing to come home after two weeks away to such a happy dog and a clean home. I really appreciated that Maya got Bonsai out on the trails and gave him so much care and attention. We also appreciated the photo updates so the kids could see that he was happy and taken care of. Thank you so much Maya!”


“Karina was absolutely wonderful!! She sent daily updates, and was really great with all our animals. We have a picky dog who’s not much of a people dog, but he fell in love with her instantly.”

“We loved having Kerry house sit for our dogs. She is very good with them and we can tell our old ladies were well taken care of. She is observant and communicates well.”

“My dogs love Nancy. They are excited to see her. I have three Havanese and they keep her busy. Nancy cleaned a couple of refrigerator shelves. It was unexpected but much appreciated.”

“Sarah was an amazing house sitter. She was great with both of my cats and empathetic to their individual needs. The house was spotless and both cats loved her.”

“Sarah did a great job of taking care of my pup and house. The pup was happy and heathy at the end of Sarah’s stay and the house was very tidy. I’d highly recommend Sarah to anyone needing a sitter!”

“We have used Erica several times for house and dog sitting, and she continues to do an excellent job. Our dogs are always happy, well cared for, and clearly comfortable with her. She keeps us updated while we're away and follows our instructions carefully. We especially appreciate the care she takes with our home. Each time we return, the house is exceptionally clean, neat, and well cared for, which gives us tremendous peace of mind when traveling. Erica is reliable, trustworthy, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend her.”

“Maggie is awesome! She took great care of our home and dog. Plus she was super patient when we had plans change that got us back to town a bit early. We would definitely recommend!”

About: Experienced, Active dog dad x2.🐾 have raised many dogs and grown up with them my whole life! All dogs from puppies to senior dogs, all sizes are welcome!🤗 Your dog will always have time to play and walk/run! 🦮🏃🏻♂️ They are my therapy and always brings me joy to be with them! 🐶 Your pet will be loved and safe in my care, home will be tidy and clean on your return! Very flexible!! I work part time mostly between 5-10pm and 11pm on weekends, lots of free time outside of that, open flexibility, same day, reschedules, I will be available anytime you need care for your pets Your fur baby will be safe in my care! 🐕🦺 I am good with any special needs or care instructions, will adapt to their daily routine, feeding schedules, lots of fun walking time and play. I have two rescues I am raising who can join them if allowed! They will hardly notice you are away, so don’t worry again!
“Natalie is a wonderful dog sitter, and we hope she will always be available when we need someone to watch our pets! She sent several daily updates with photos and videos during our two night trip. My young dog and my daughter 's senior dog both took to her immediately and were clearly well cared for. She was also flexible and accommodating of our schedule. A-plus!!”

The median cost per night for house sitting in University Area is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - University Area
Aspen is very kind with a gentle demeanor. She came over to meet us and our 2 dog babies a week or so before we needed a sitter. She was calm and warm. She dog sat in our home for a little over a week and we got photos and messages during the trip updating us on how the dogs were doing. She was quick to reply when we would check in as well. She left our dogs happy and our home clean. Aspen is fairly new to Rover but I would recommend her to anyone. Thanks Aspen for a great job.

Kristina took excellent care of both our home and our fur baby while we were away. She stayed in touch every day with updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. We came home to a spotless house, and her communication throughout the entire trip was outstanding. We couldn’t be happier with the care she provided and can’t wait to have her back for our next trip. Highly recommend!

Saved me and my fur babies ON AN HOURS NOTICE!! I had a sitter tell me they were leaving in 2 hours - and I was a plane ride away from house and pets. Melt down!! I went on Rover, told Annabella the story and she was at the house in a flash. Took excellent care of my house and my animals. Can’t thank her enough!
Katrina is the absolute best!! She always takes such great care of my dog Lilly and is so thoughtful and detail oriented. Lilly adores her, and Katraena always sends so many cute pics and videos. I have booked with her multiple times now and I always feel at ease knowing she’s watching my girl while I’m away! 10/10 recommend her

Our 3rd booking with Melody went just as great as the others! She’s responsible, communicative and very clean. Most importantly, she gives great care to our dog with plenty of attention and play, which allows us to enjoy our vacation knowing he is in great hands.

Eric watched our dogs for a couple days and was reliable and communicated well. He let us know when he arrived at our house and sent lots of pictures putting me at ease. Dogs were clearly in good hands and we would not hesitate to have Eric watch the dogs or walk them again in the future.

I had an emergency and had to leave town very suddenly and was not sure when I could return home. Bobby accepted my last minute request to book and she was here the next morning. Callie and Bobby’s pup got along great and I think having a 4-legged friend here helped Callie. I returned 2 days before the booking ended and Bobby was very flexible and accommodating.

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