House Sitting in University City
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Top rated University City house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Terry was fabulous! He and our dog Gus bonded beautifully—hung out together, went for runs, played ball…we got frequent updates on how Gus was doing, along with photos and videos. Highly recommend Terry!”
“Tori did a wonderful job taking care of our fur-kid, Franklin, and our home while we were gone. She was great about sending photos and reaching out to me if she had any questions. Franklin completely took to her and was as normal as could be when we got home after a week away. (He's 8 mos old and this was his first experience being left with a sitter.) It was wonderful to return home to a tidy house AND a happy cat. I would recommend Tori to anyone who needs a thoughtful, conscientious house & pet sitter!”
“She did great and kept me updated. Didn't leave the place a mess and my boy seemed like he had a good weekend since he dragged a bunch of toys out he never plays with probably showing off.”
“Megan is a very responsible and reliable dog sitter. She stayed with my puppy for a weekend and did a great job. It was such a relief to know that my dog was in good hands. Frankie bonded with her and was sad to see her leave. I would have her sit for Frankie again without hesitation.”
“Evan was absolutely amazing!!! It was my first time leaving my boy, Toast, and it was the best experience for us both. Toast absolutely loved Evan and so did I. I would 10/10 recommend her and I will definitely be booking with her again for my next trip!!”
“Skye is excellent and dependable. She’s did great with our cats, who are often very shy around a new person. Gracie was very well cared for during my time away. Will definitely work with Skye again.”
“Tess was amazingly helpful with my dog, Boston!! He is a big dog with a lot of energy and I always worry that he might be a lot to handle for anyone coming over, and this was my first experience using Rover. Everything went seamlessly and I couldn’t recommend Tess enough!!”
“This is the second time Natalee has stayed with our 2 dogs and cat. She is so great with them and our home. We really appreciate all she does for us! I highly recommend Natalee and look forward to having her in the future. :)”
“Max was so wonderful with my two pets! I felt super confident leaving my usually anxious dog and cat with him; I got plenty of updates and pictures that put me at ease while I was out of town. I will definitely reach out to Max again to take care of my fur babies.”
About: I am the go-to pet sitter for my friends, family, and friends of the family. I have been told i’m an “animal whisperer” and take that title proudly! I have a bachelors in psychology, i’m a self-published author, and i’m certified in Reiki (energy healing) and can provide your pets and your home with reiki while i’m there. I have a background in housekeeping and can also provide additional cleaning services to your home. I love animals and have found pet sitting to be my happy place. I can’t wait to meet you and your fur babies! Pet sitting is my full-time job so my schedule is very available! I used to do housekeeping professionally and now just clean for friends and friends of the family, but would be willing to provide additional cleaning services if the client requested. I currently live with two cats and two dogs (a pitbull and a dachshund). They’re my roommates animals but I treat them like they’re my own. I always said growing up if i had steady hands I would’ve been a vet! I’m always caring for pets, or with pets and treat them like I would treat a child.
About: I’ve never not had pets. My family has almost always had dogs, and I took care of a hamster and cat when I was younger. Today, my wife and I have two poodle-mix dogs (Togepi and Raisin) and two guinea pigs (Betty and Gertie). We got Togepi when he was just a couple months old. We got Raisin from the APA in 2024. I’ve helped my wife with her Rover sitting since since 2023—she’s a 5-star sitter with nearly 50 reviews. I’m a law student at WashU. This coming semester (starting January 12), I’ll have classes from Monday afternoon through Thursday evening. I’ll be free otherwise. I’m happy to care for your pet(s) however you’d like. If you want me to stay in your home while you’re away, I can do so on most Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
“This is the second time Asia has watched our dog for an extended period of time! She did a great job taking care of our dog and keeping an eye on our house! She’s on time and detailed in her communication! Thanks Asia!”
“Alicia truly is a Super Star Sitter. Right from my first contacts with her everything went so smoothly for me. She was a big help getting me started with using the app but by far her work as a sitter for my two dogs was phenomenal. Along with all the many small things that are so important with watching our dogs. I will be booking her again just as soon as I can. She is awesome. Thank you.”
“Highly recommend Hope!! Immediately during the meet and greet I felt confident that she was professional, responsible, and very fond of dogs, insourcing our pit bull boxer mix. He was obviously very comfy with her during the meet and greet and her stay. She even left a “deep sleep for dogs” video on the TV when she left :) we felt completely confident that Ducky was well taken care of and didn’t worry about how things were going while we were gone, which was so nice. Would def book again!”
“Fudge loves, Loves, LOVES when Chris E. stays with him while we are away! And I appreciate the pictures, videos and peace of mind knowing that he is well cared for, loved and in his own home.”
“Em did an amazing job taking care of my Frenchie and kitty over the holidays. She looked after them for over 10 days in my home and sent consistent photos and status updates. When I returned home, my house was exactly how I left it, and she went above and beyond by washing the towels and bed linens she used. Most importantly my fur babies were happy and healthy and didn’t seem to miss me much 🥲”
“Alex did an amazing job with our beagle, Josie! She is a sneaky little pup, and Alex handled her wonderfully! We came home to a happy pup and clean home. I appreciate Alex’s communication and plan to book with them again!!! Thank you, Alex!”
“They are so reliable and I feel reassured when they’re staying at our house with our two dogs. Great communication and leave the house in great shape and pups well loved. Thank you!”
University City pet parents share their Rover experiences
Cate did a fantastic job caring for our cat, who needs medical attention. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly very comfortable handling special care needs. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our cat was in such capable and compassionate hands. Communication was great, and we came home to a happy, well-cared-for cat. We would absolutely book Cate again and highly recommend her—especially for pets who need a little extra care.
Tori was amazing with all four of our animals (two dogs and two cats). Our dogs can be a challenge and she successfully won them over with patience and treats. Her daily pictures and updates allowed us to enjoy our vacation much more than we expected before discovering Rover and meeting Tori.
Skye and Joseph were great. We got updates on our cat and dog every day along with photos, and we were really appreciative of the additional communication when our dog tried to eat something off the ground that he shouldn’t have while he was on a walk, and then again when they were concerned that the cat hadn’t eaten all of his food. They were both completely fine, and it was really nice that they seemed very concerned with our pets’ wellbeing. Our house seemed well taken care of, very tidy once we got home, and just like we had left it.
Rachel was a great sitter for Sirius! She visited with him all day in my home for a couple of days. She gave Sirius his medicine and kept him company- he was excited to see her each day. Rachel was also very respectful of my home and communicative throughout the visits. Definitely recommend her!
It was wonderful to have Jacob watch Finn at our house. He was very responsive, communicative and polite. Jacob asked great questions about Finn and his daily routine. He was easy to work with on the details of our requests. We returned to a happy dog in a happy house. Thank YOU Jacob!
Kate is the only person I use to take care of my 3 dogs. I think I’ve used her about 6 times now, all for multiple days. They all have different personalities and one is scared of people but loves Kate. She’s responsible, communicates well, and always leaves my house better than when I left!
How Rover works
1. Search
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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
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The median cost per night for house sitting in University City is $47
Why Choose Rover?
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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 Jan 2026 was about $47 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 Jan 2026, there are 1,545 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 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 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.
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