House Sitting in University District, Detroit
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“Hannah did a great job! She cared for our babies like they were her own! She sent pictures and updates all throughout our vacation. We appreciate her and will definitely book again next time we need to go out of town! Thank you Hannah!”


“Lauren was amazing. She kept me updated and send me pictures and videos. Took her on daily walks. Bailee was a very happy pup and I will definitely book with her again.”


“Erik was an excellent sitter! Erik provided lots of updates and pictures and I could tell he got to know each of the cat’s personalities. It was clear he spent lots of quality time with them - played, fed, and cuddled like they were his own. My house was clean and tidy when I returned. 10/10 would book again!”


“We couldn’t be happier with the care our three boxers received! It was clear Hannah had a genuine love for dogs and plenty of experience handling larger breeds. Our pups can be a handful, but she managed them with patience, confidence, and lots of affection. We received regular updates, photos, and messages, which gave us peace of mind and let us see how much fun they were having. It was obvious our dogs felt safe, happy, and loved the entire time we were away. Coming home to three relaxed and well-cared-for dogs was the best feeling. We highly recommend Hannah to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring sitter. We’ll definitely be booking again!”


“Hanan was amazing! We had a sitter cancel last second before the holidays and she stepped right in no problem. We’re very particular about who watches our Zuko as he can be a lot to handle for some but wow did she do great! Between watching our house and Zuko and taking care of our fish too, she definitely knows what she’s doing. She even had her own puppy boot camp for Zuko! He’s got a few more commands up his sleeves and really is even more well behaved than when we left. Thank you Hanan! Have an amazing new year and we look forward to using your services again soon!”


“Winnie went above and beyond to take care of our dog and our home as if they were her own! We came home to a spotless house and a dog who was well taken care of, exercised, and stimulated while we were gone. We would highly recommend and will be booking her again!”


“Jessica was so professional and accommodating on a last minute request. Braxton Loved his time with Jessica. She sent many pictures and took great care of Braxton. Will definitely use her services again.”


“Jennifer was great! She watched my three quirky pitty babies over the 4th of July weekend. Communication was great, lots of pictures and all the puppies looked to be having fun :) I would definitely book again and recommend to friends.”


“Allie was AMAZING!!!! She took great care of our three big dogs, and also kept the house safe, clean and tidy! Way beyond expectations! She also helped us out in a pinch without a huge amount of notice for a quite long time being away (2weeks plus) … the dogs loved her instantly ~ even Bigsby did not give her his usual side eye that he does with “new” friends. We will definitely ask Allie to stay with us again and we hope she will!!!🥰🐾”


“Lauren is awesome! Very responsive, timely, and communicative and you can tell she truly cares about The pets she takes care of. Pepper was in great hands while I was gone. they even went for a run and long walk which my dog loves! My home was also extremely clean and tidy when I got back - I could hardly tell Lauren had stayed there! Thank you so much.”



About: I have had multiple dogs growing up my whole life. I always pet sit my family's and friends's pets over vacation or just casual summertime work! I am a well trusted gal who just wants some extra pups to love on! This will help feed my dog obsession until I can adopt some more in the future! I just want to make sure your pets are taken as well of care as my own when you're away! I want you to feel comfortable that your pets are safe and happy with me. You'll be happy you chose me for sure, I know it! I love to run and play, and sometimes just snuggle. I know they need a lot of attention, and I am here to give it to them all they want! I am currently working as a mental health therapist. As I am on the search for my own pet that I'm allowed in my home, I am taking up some some work for pet walking and sitting over the weekends! I am pretty flexible during the week for drop ins and walks. I’m sure we can find something that works for your schedule! I currently do not offer in home pet sitting services as it is not allowed with my current apartment lease agreement. Hopefully in the future I can!

“My dog Isla loves when Maciyah comes to stay with her! She takes care to make Isla feel very loved and keeps her very busy. Definitely recommend Maciyah for any of your pet’s needs”


“Kayla is a great pet sitter and has house sat for me on multiple occasions. Kayla has been great with my 2 dogs and 2 cats, always sending picture and video updates. Kayla is also SO mindful of our space, making sure to keep it tidy and in order while we are gone.”


“Nicole embraced and loved our new family member (our 7 month old rescue kitten) the way we do, and adapted so well to juggling schedules for 3 pets. I continue to admire and respect her creativity, positive attitude, organization, and communication. Leaving for vacation is hard on us, so leaving a new rescue was extra hard. We enjoyed ourselves and felt at peace on our trip thanks to Nicole.”



“Excellent with our Zoey. On meet and greet, he took her for a walk with my boyfriend. This impressed us both because the extra time he took for us to get to know him and see how Zoey was with him. Definitely a call back. Thank you Sei.”


“Lily was great. Easy to communicate with and the dogs seemed to love her.”


“Amelia was amazing, super accommodating and our dogs both loved her :)”


“Great communication, and the dogs seemed very well taken care of when I got back. Also, house was in order - would recommend to anyone!”


About: I grew up with two cats, fish, a guinea pig and a dog! I started taking care of animals officially when I was 14. My neighbors hired me to either walk their dogs, pet sit during trips, or just check in on them during the day. I’ve taken care of dogs and cats. Some of the neighbors that hired me had me coming back for years every day to either walk there dog, let there dogs out or feed their cat. I also have experience with overnight pet care. Currently looking for a part-time job in Burlington, so my hours are very flexible and I have open availability for all your pet care needs! I always make sure that I understand very clearly all the details for caring for someone’s pet. Every pet is unique and requires different things. I am 100% transparent and appreciate communication. I always make sure to double check everything and I value your pets safety and well being just as much as my own.

About: I have petsat and walked dogs for quite a few years. I grew up with larger dogs and will be sure to treat yours with the utmost love and care. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, can easily adapt to the routine of your fur babies, and will prioritize them above anything else as my love for animals is that immense. I also have experience with cats & rabbits. I have my own pet cat named Moose, 12 parakeets, and a dog named Moo. I update my availability weekly, but I will always be communicative about it. This is something I do in my free time and thoroughly enjoy spending time with doing. I am very passionate about animals. I follow written instructions to a T. I am very respectful of people’s homes and can be trusted. I send hourly updates whenever possible and make sure to be communicative when it comes to your fur baby or any possible questions that may pop up.
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Hannah J.


“Hannah did a great job! She cared for our babies like they were her own! She sent pictures and updates all throughout our vacation. We appreciate her and will definitely book again next time we need to go out of town! Thank you Hannah!”


Lauren B.
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“Lauren was amazing. She kept me updated and send me pictures and videos. Took her on daily walks. Bailee was a very happy pup and I will definitely book with her again.”


Erik M.

“Erik was an excellent sitter! Erik provided lots of updates and pictures and I could tell he got to know each of the cat’s personalities. It was clear he spent lots of quality time with them - played, fed, and cuddled like they were his own. My house was clean and tidy when I returned. 10/10 would book again!”


Hannah O.Star Sitter

“We couldn’t be happier with the care our three boxers received! It was clear Hannah had a genuine love for dogs and plenty of experience handling larger breeds. Our pups can be a handful, but she managed them with patience, confidence, and lots of affection. We received regular updates, photos, and messages, which gave us peace of mind and let us see how much fun they were having. It was obvious our dogs felt safe, happy, and loved the entire time we were away. Coming home to three relaxed and well-cared-for dogs was the best feeling. We highly recommend Hannah to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring sitter. We’ll definitely be booking again!”


Hanan A.Star Sitter

“Hanan was amazing! We had a sitter cancel last second before the holidays and she stepped right in no problem. We’re very particular about who watches our Zuko as he can be a lot to handle for some but wow did she do great! Between watching our house and Zuko and taking care of our fish too, she definitely knows what she’s doing. She even had her own puppy boot camp for Zuko! He’s got a few more commands up his sleeves and really is even more well behaved than when we left. Thank you Hanan! Have an amazing new year and we look forward to using your services again soon!”


Winnie H.

“Winnie went above and beyond to take care of our dog and our home as if they were her own! We came home to a spotless house and a dog who was well taken care of, exercised, and stimulated while we were gone. We would highly recommend and will be booking her again!”


jessica c.

“Jessica was so professional and accommodating on a last minute request. Braxton Loved his time with Jessica. She sent many pictures and took great care of Braxton. Will definitely use her services again.”


Jennifer M.

“Jennifer was great! She watched my three quirky pitty babies over the 4th of July weekend. Communication was great, lots of pictures and all the puppies looked to be having fun :) I would definitely book again and recommend to friends.”


Allie K.

“Allie was AMAZING!!!! She took great care of our three big dogs, and also kept the house safe, clean and tidy! Way beyond expectations! She also helped us out in a pinch without a huge amount of notice for a quite long time being away (2weeks plus) … the dogs loved her instantly ~ even Bigsby did not give her his usual side eye that he does with “new” friends. We will definitely ask Allie to stay with us again and we hope she will!!!🥰🐾”


Lauren S.

“Lauren is awesome! Very responsive, timely, and communicative and you can tell she truly cares about The pets she takes care of. Pepper was in great hands while I was gone. they even went for a run and long walk which my dog loves! My home was also extremely clean and tidy when I got back - I could hardly tell Lauren had stayed there! Thank you so much.”




Mckenzie M.
“McKenzie is a wonderful pet sitter. I have 3 dogs and one of them is a special needs dog. I don't trust my children with just any pet sitter, but I would 100% trust them with McKenzie. She is a true animal lover and my pets absolutely adore her. I can see them actually miss her when she is gone. I fully recommend McKenzie for pet care!”


Maciyah D.

“My dog Isla loves when Maciyah comes to stay with her! She takes care to make Isla feel very loved and keeps her very busy. Definitely recommend Maciyah for any of your pet’s needs”


Kayla M.Star Sitter

“Kayla is a great pet sitter and has house sat for me on multiple occasions. Kayla has been great with my 2 dogs and 2 cats, always sending picture and video updates. Kayla is also SO mindful of our space, making sure to keep it tidy and in order while we are gone.”


Nicole R.Star Sitter

“Nicole embraced and loved our new family member (our 7 month old rescue kitten) the way we do, and adapted so well to juggling schedules for 3 pets. I continue to admire and respect her creativity, positive attitude, organization, and communication. Leaving for vacation is hard on us, so leaving a new rescue was extra hard. We enjoyed ourselves and felt at peace on our trip thanks to Nicole.”




Sai M.

“Excellent with our Zoey. On meet and greet, he took her for a walk with my boyfriend. This impressed us both because the extra time he took for us to get to know him and see how Zoey was with him. Definitely a call back. Thank you Sei.”


Lilly C.

“Lily was great. Easy to communicate with and the dogs seemed to love her.”


Amelia H.

“Amelia was amazing, super accommodating and our dogs both loved her :)”


Madrona P.

“Great communication, and the dogs seemed very well taken care of when I got back. Also, house was in order - would recommend to anyone!”


Keisha R.
“I hired Keisha to walk my 75 lb older dog, who had a lot of diarrhea and tends to pull on the leash. He was a friendly dog but a beast to walk as he was always hyperactive and had loose stools to boot. She did a great job all summer, never complained once, cleaned up after him and reported his activities to me regularly. He adored her. She was very reliable and easy to work with, using my spare house key to retrieve my dog and lock up after while I was at work. Definitely a great hire. Highly recommend.”


Audrey A.
“Audrey has stayed in our home overnight with our dog and cat, she sends pics/updates and is amazing with our babies! Would hire her again!”
University District pet parents share their Rover experiences
I had a great experience with Lydia! She sent regular updates and photos and was very responsive overall. She also didn’t hesitate to accept when I requested an additional day on the end of my trip and I really appreciate the flexibility. I came home to calm, happy dogs!

Ayanna was great with my dog George, and gave me peace of mind that he was in good hands while I was away!

Nicole was wonderful. She arrived on time and hung out with my cat. My cat also found a new friend in Nicole, which is new since she is skittish around new people. So that is always a win for me. Will definitely get Nicole to take care of my baby again.

Lauren did the most amazing job housesitting for our dog and cat. She is very responsible and caring!

Sarah took great care of Yucca over the weekend. She sent daily updates and pictures and always responds to messages quickly. I felt at ease leaving Yucca in her care.

Emily was amazing. Taking care of two dogs including a puppy is no easy task. We appreciated the many pictures and updates. The house was kept really tidy and clean too. We’d definitely recommend her

Lauren was a fabulous house sitter with our pups. We definitely will use her again if her schedule allows. She is kind, compassionate, responsive and mature.

Excellent with our Zoey. On meet and greet, he took her for a walk with my boyfriend. This impressed us both because the extra time he took for us to get to know him and see how Zoey was with him. Definitely a call back. Thank you Sei.

Mark was easy going, attentive, and communicative. He wanted to make sure he had a visit with our pup close to their stay so he would be comfortable, and helped take care of some baby plants we had just put in. It was a great stay. Thank you, Mark!

Maciyah was so great with my dogs and they were instantly comfortable with her during our meet and greet. I also hot tons of pictures during her stay and came home to a super happy dog, I highly recommend!

Mary Kay did a great job watching our boys! She sent updates and gave our boys lots of love while she stayed here.

Laurie is great! My two dogs were well cared for. Great communication the whole time. Highly recommend and will definitely book again!

Lindsey was available anytime we needed her while we were on vacation and was very reliable with our senior, complex dogs. Very happy to have her and grateful for her skills.

How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. 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 away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
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.
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in University District.
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 District 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.
