House Sitting University Area
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Over 78 pet parents in University Area have booked house sitting
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“Rachel is awesome. I felt so comfortable leaving out dogs under her care. My dogs are lovely, but not always the easiest. My lab has a lack of survival instincts and is high energy. My senior corgi is losing her hearing and loves her routines. Rachel made sure to give the dogs affection, exercise, and kept me updated while we were out of town. We will be contacting Rachel for our next trip.”

About: Our dog passed away and I miss her very much. Recently relocated to Alaska and loving it! Have extra time on my hands to care for your furry bundle. I’ll take care of her/him/them like my own. Sorry I can’t commit to a reoccurring schedule at this time. Currently between jobs (indefinitely!) so I have plenty of time until then to give your loved ones attention. I love being outdoors so plenty of fresh air is not an issue or playing inside and curling up on sofa with your fluff ball is cool too. No problem if your pet prefers their own space, I am open to all types of personalities. Happy to care for pets in your home according to your normal routine. I am currently renting so care in my home is not an option. Thanks for understanding.
“Nancy was so great with my Pup, who needs extra care and comfort due to injury/surgery. Nancy was also excellent with communication before and during her time at my home and with Pup. I appreciate her and look forward to booking her again.”
“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!”

“Kara was amazing! She is super communicative and sent daily texts/pictures of the pets to let me know they were doing great. The pets took to her very quickly, even our cat who takes a week or more to warm up to someone was begging for belly rubs the first day. Thank you Kara!”

“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.”

“Hawken house and dog sat for our two pitties, one of which doesn’t always do well with new people. But things went great and we know both dogs were well taken care of. Will definitely be utilizing in future!”


“Right from the start what stood out about Zack was his professionalism. He responded to messages quickly, arranged a visit to our home to meet us and our dog, and he arrived with detailed questions regarding our home, dog care, and safety plan. He also was flexible on schedule and worked with us for days he was already booked, he did drop ins and meals on those days for us. It is obvious that he takes his job seriously and I felt at ease leaving our dog and home in his hands. While we were gone he provided daily photos and kept us in the loop, and then once we arrived home we came back to a spotless house and a happy dog, which was such a nice surprise. We would absolutely recommend Zack and will use him again in the future.”

“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.”


About: I got a golden doodle when I was very young. Ever since then I’ve had a huge love for dogs and all animals. I’ve grown up with one, we got a second one shortly after. We basically had a mini farm at home, including ducks and bunnies. Once I moved out of my parents house I got a cat and a border collie/Australian Shepherd mix. I’ve been around animals all of my life. And I couldn’t imagine life without them. I work a full-time job Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with an hour lunch. I work Fridays from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. I usually go home for lunch to make sure all pets are cared for. After work, I usually stay home for the rest of the night. I live in an apartment on the second floor with a balcony. It is a very safe environment. And cozy place. It is in a closed balcony, so there is no risks of animals falling off. I have two different windows that are big and both open for fresh air.
“Bradley did a fantastic job house and petting sitting my 2 dogs and 5 chickens. He was a good communicator and followed instructions perfectly. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a pet sitter.”

“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.”

“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!!”

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!
“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.”

“Avalon is wonderful! My fur babies all love her and she loves them. She goes the extra mile to make sure my dogs are happy and having fun. My house is always clean when we come home. She’s watched our house and animals twice in the past four months and have hired again in the next few months. We have the highest level of trust for Avalon. I would highly recommend her!”

The median cost per night for house sitting in University Area is $49
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - University Area
Erica provided excellent care for our kitties during our wedding weekend. She is incredibly thoughtful of animals personalities and understands their behaviors, to the point where I felt my girls were in safe hands. For anyone seeking someone to care for their cats, or dogs, Erica is trustworthy, kind, and a great choice for care.

Phenomenal. Rachel was an absolute blessing when all my regulars were unavailable. She was great with the dogs - including a very high energy puppy. She kept me updated regularly and was so accommodating as my plans changed last minute. It’s always a little weird to welcome a stranger into your home, but meeting Rachel the pre-visit, I knew immediately she was a kind and trustworthy person with a true love for animals.

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.

Scott a reliable, mature, and caring individual who went above and beyond what was expected. He is an excellent communicator - kept us well informed with how things were going and provided daily pics and vids. He really did help ease our anxieties about leaving our fur babies. He is also a great trainer and knows his subjects well. Our pups responded to his personality in an extremely positive manner. Our shyest pup took to him faster than anyone I have seen. He took GREAT care of the pups and our house. HIGHLY recommend him. A super human!

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