House Sitting in University City
Find a loving house sitter to watch over your pets and your home.

Every sitter passes an enhanced background check. Learn about RoverProtect
Top rated University City house sitters

“Emma was amazing! She is prompt, courteous, and trustworthy. She took phenomenal care of our home and 4-legged kiddos, 1 that has some special needs. She let us know immediately about some medical concerns she saw while keeping us up-to-date with progress reports and photos. I’d recommend her to everyone.”

“Latasha was wonderful! From the beginning she came for a meet and greet and got down on the floor with my Percy! She asked very specific questions about his routine and wanted to ensure he was as comfortable as possible. During her stay she was very interactive with Percy. Took him on outings and walks and made sure he had plenty of play time and attention. On a night of a storm she let Percy sleep in bed with her to help comfort him!! Any concerns she had she messaged me immediately. She was great about sending updates and pictures to make sure I felt he was in good hands which definitely decreased my worries. Latasha treated my home with respect and left my home just as she found it. She even helped me with my newly planted garden to ensure it stayed watered while I was away. I will definitely use Latasha again in the future.”

About: I volunteer at the APA animal shelter where I walk and play with all types of dogs. I have also taken care of a wide variety of animals including lizards, fish, kittens (2 weeks old), puppies, and turtles! I’m currently working part-time at a restaurant so I have plenty of time to spend time with your animals and make sure they are well taken care of! I give all pets love and affection with different pets needing different things! For dogs I love to take them for walks and give them lots of belly scratches, and for cats I love to play with them and if they like, pet them!
“Ross was great! All of our pets were well taken care of the whole time we were out of town. Our dogs are very particular about their routines so it was great to find someone who could stay with them all weekend. We’re definitely making Ross our go to sitter when we leave town.”

“Max was wonderful! Knowing Skipper was in such good hands allowed us to enjoy our vacation fully. Looked forward to getting our morning updates and pictures! Coming home to a happy puppy was such a delight. Thank you, Max!”

“Terry was just wonderful with our dog, Pete. He stayed at our house with Pete and treated our home with respect and care. He took Pete for walks and played with him, kept him happy and healthy and let Pete take over most of the bed at night. 🤣 I cannot recommend Terry enough. Can't wait to book Terry for our next vacation so we can be sure things are well taken care of in our absence.”

“Alicia was wonderful! She and our puppy, Brandy, got along great. Alicia sent pictures of Brandy everyday, took her on walks, watched over our house and let us know if there were any problems.”

“Zach was amazing with Acacia, she’s super timid and he was very patient with her. I loved receiving photos and updates from him, and he really eased my mind while I was away from Acacia. I hope to work with Zach more in the future! 10/10 service. He also left the house exactly as we asked!”


“Ashley was amazing! It was a little rough for her and Cooper in the beginning but they both worked through Cooper's issues.I got updates several times a day which I loved. She made sure that Cooper felt safe which was my biggest priority and when she left I think my house was a little cleaner than when I left for vacation. I would definitely recommend Ashley and will be calling her again in the future.!!!”


“Natalee did an amazing job caring for my boys. She did a great job keeping us updated and sent several fun pics of them. She took care of them like they were her own. I'm so happy I found someone that I can trust with my babies. She truly provided peace of mind for me. Natalee is now family, and I will definitely be using her services again.”

“I cannot recommend Alex enough. We had just moved to St Louis and had a family emergency which took us out of town last minute and for quite some time. Alex went above and beyond while we were away. He sent so maybe updates and truly loved our dogs while we were away. Thank you so much, Alex!!”

“Tori did a great job. She came by our house prior to her engagement and we went over everything I expected. She was delightful then and paid a lot of attention to my sweet goldendoodle Lucy. During her stay here, she kept me informed as to when she got home and sent me pictures of Lucy looking like she was having a gTori did a great job. She came by our house prior to her engagement and we went over everything I expected. She was delightful then and paid a lot of attention to my sweet goldendoodle Lucy. During her stay here, she kept me informed as to when she got home and sent me pictures of Lucy looking like she was having a great time. The house was left neat and tidy when I got home and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Tori.reat time. The house was left neat and tidy when I got home and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Tori.”

“Haley was absolutely incredible!! She stayed in our home to care for our two dogs and transient cat while we were on vacation. She was extremely communicative, caring, proactive in her approach, trustworthy, and super easy to talk to. She went above and beyond, especially when our flights were delayed and we needed an extra night of care last minute. We are fairly anxious pet parents, but she calmed our nerves immediately. We highly recommend and love Haley!!”

“This was our first time working with Cara and we are so grateful to have had her assistance while we were away for a week. She stayed at our home with our 2 cats and she did a stellar job. She has a calming presence, is a great communicator, prompt. and follows directions well. She bonded with both cats, which was a huge relief for our family. We felt a level of calm knowing our fur babies were being well cared for. Thanks Cara!”

“Our dogs adore Alex and so do we! He is flexible with our schedules and always shows up on time. He is communicative and resourceful. He puts up with our crazy energetic lab puppy and makes sure she is tired out and fulfilled. This time around was his first time watching our dogs at our new house and he figured everything out with very few instructions.”

University City pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emma was amazing! She is prompt, courteous, and trustworthy. She took phenomenal care of our home and 4-legged kiddos, 1 that has some special needs. She let us know immediately about some medical concerns she saw while keeping us up-to-date with progress reports and photos. I’d recommend her to everyone.

Halle was fantastic with our pup! He took to her immediately. We appreciated her thoughtful questions, good communication, and updates. She also took the time to meet him ahead of time, which made the whole process smoother. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Kiwi house sat for us and did an amazing job caring for our dog, Finn. We came home to a happy and relaxed Finn, which says everything. We especially appreciated the daily notes and photos which gave us real peace of mind knowing Finn was in such good hands while we were away. We can’t recommend Kiwi highly enough and will absolutely book with them again the next time we need a house sitter.

Julie stayed with our Goldendoodle for almost two weeks while we were traveling. She was absolutely marvelous! Julie quickly created a rapport with our puppy and the two of them developed a healthy daily routine. It was clear from the twice-daily reports and photos/videos we received from Julie that our puppy was happy and healthy. In addition, Julie took great care of our home during our absence. We highly recommend Julie!

How Rover works

1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in University City is $45
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in University City average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in University City on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 1,553 house sitters in University City. 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, 90% of University City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in University City have an average of 16 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 City.
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 City 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.















