Dog Boarding in University City
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1. Jennifer C.
“Jennifer is so wonderful! She eased our minds by caring for our senior dog who has a couple peculiarities with his required care. Cosmo came home more relaxed and rested than any other time he has been away from us. We will hire Jennifer again very soon!”
2. Tzu C.
“Very great sitter who went above and beyond making my boy comfortable in my absence. I would definitely consider rebooking and entrusting them again! - BP”
3. Minal A.
“Minal and her husband were amazing with oliver. She sent us photos regularly to keep us updated on how he was doing throughout the stay. Oliver looked like he had a wonderful time and got lots of love and attention. Would definitely use her services again. I highly recommend Minal!”
4. Leah L.
“Leah took good care of my boy. He was nervous at first but Leah made sure he was comfortable and gave me tons of updates. Leah was also very communicative.”
5. Megan S.
“Megan is absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my pup while I was away, and I could tell he was happy and comfortable the whole time. She kept me updated with pictures and little check-ins, which made me feel so at ease. It’s clear she truly loves animals and treats them like her own. I’ll definitely be booking with her again”
6. Reba G.
“Bourbon my dachshund has the best time with reba! she sends many photos to keep me updated on my pup. I use her every time I go out of town and love her!”
7. Karen B.
“I love Karen. She was great with Lucy. She sent me lots of photos. She was really good with communication, & was flexible & accommodating. I will use her again. Thanks Karen!”
8. Mary B.
“Mary was wonderful taking care of our Stella for 2 whole weeks while we were on vacation. She kept us updated with messages and photos and was quick to respond to our messages while we were out of the country. Thanks so much Mary! ??”
9. Laura A.
“I was a nervous mom when it comes to where my fur baby was going to stay while I went on vacation and I am so thankful that I ran into Laura on the rover.com site she was so very nice and warm and always smiling made things very easy and she sent me pictures and videos of my dog so that I could still feel close and be part of his life.. my dog loved her so much that I'm not so sure he wanted to come home with me lol”
10. Julia K.
“Julia was fantastic! Great at communication and very sweet. She helped my fur baby at a very hard time! I would recommend her to anyone! Very caring and compassionate! Your fur baby will be in great and loving hands with Julia!”
11. Lindsey M.
“Lindsey took great care of my pup! She watched her for over a week and made sure my dog was happy. Lindsey took her for a few walks, fed her, and made sure she felt right at home. I wouldn't hesitate to have Lindsey watch my dog again!”
12. Jennifer H.
“Penny had a great time. I loved all the pictures and videos Jennifer sent! She even got Penny a Christmas gift. I am so happy to have found someone that takes care of my pup like one of their own!”
13. Raina G.
“Raina was great with our dog. We are so glad we chose her. Our dog loved staying with her. Great service, great communication. Raina sent lots of pictures and videos so we could see how happy our dog was)))). . Highly recommend to other dog owners. We will definitely come back!!!!”
14. Laronna V.
“Laronna takes great care of Pixie and sends frequent updates including pictures but the main way I know that Pixie is having a great time is when we park and Pixie pulls me up to the door with such joy in her wag.”
15. Kayla Z.
“Kayla is amazing. She kept in touch with us regularly and our River had a blast. Definitely recommend and will be having her sit River in the future!! 👍🏼👍🏼💯”
16. Fatima V.
“Fatima and her husband were outstanding. Fatima would send us 3 updates a day, morning, afternoon and evening. The updates included pictures, videos, along with descriptions on how our dog was eating, sleeping, playtime, etc. Our dog loves walks and they would walk her 3 times a day. We could tell from the pictures and videos that our dog felt comfortable and loved. They attended to all of our dogs needs which made us feel good about leaving our dog with Fatima and her husband. I would highly recommend them.”
17. Leslie N.
“Duck did not want to leave Leslie when I came to pick him up. She treated him as one of her own family and I know he had a great time with her. Thanks again Leslie.”
18. Madeline H.
“Madeline was a great sitter! She was very responsive, gave plenty of updates, and sent lots of great photos. Owen was a happy, worn out pup after his stay. Thanks again!”
19. Ivy S.
“If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Excellent sitter, awesome communication, and worry free care. I also love how close they are to the airport!”
20. Katie M.
“Katie is the absolute best! She was Dolly's foster mom and her dog Eva is super sweet. Dolly always comes home happy and tired. She truly treats her like she's one of her own.”
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As of Mar 2025, 1,044 sitters provided dog boarding in University City. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of University City dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in University City have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in University City.
Rover makes it easy to find University City dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 1,044 dog boarding sitters in University City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In University City, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 95% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 dog boarding 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 dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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