Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in University District, Detroit, MI
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“Mary Kay is awesome! She came by for a quick meet and greet beforehand. On drop in day, everything went smoothly. She sent me pictures and a detailed message about what her and my puppy did during the drop in. I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future. Thanks Mary Kay!”
“Julia was absolutely fantastic and taking care of both of my dogs while I was at work. She texted me and gave me updates with the funniest pictures of my dogs. She was very responsive and communicative. I will definitely be booking in the future!”
“I am so thankful for Ally. She really gave me peace of mind helping me out with drop in visits. The pictures she sent were great and really showed that she interacts with the dogs. I got a feeling she was there to be their friend not just doing a job. I happened to see her on camera being very very sweet to them as well and I could tell my dogs were happy to have her as a new friend.”
“Rhea did a great job with Spock! She sent cute pictures of his outside time and him getting a treat, and she put a bowl of water down when his fountain stopped working 10 out of 10 stars!!”
“Thank you so much for taking care of Ozzy Halee! I appreciate you taking the time to come over to get to know him prior to our departure and being so communicative throughout. Really hope to work with you again and we appreciate you!”
“Jason was great - this was our first time having him do drop - in’s for us and it was for a longer trip for us - 10 days out of state. He definitely went above and beyond and we would have him back.”
“Eriann is amazing! She took the extra step to visit our home the day before our scheduled drop-in to meet our dog so she could feel more comfortable. She was very responsive and professional. Would 100% recommend her to anyone.”
“Audrey was responsible, communicative, and always sent a note with photos of all the cats when she visited. She also played with the more active ones. Thanks! I will be using her services again in the future.”
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 animals of all sizes & I 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 two cats named Moose & Pebble, 11 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.
“Amazing!!! I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous handing my babies over to a compete stranger. Brianna exceeded all my expectations and both of my pups seemed to love her. I would recommend her to anyone looking to have their babies taken care of while they are away and I can’t wait to use her services again in the future. ?”
About: I take pride in my work as a pet sitter. I have experience and knowledge from taking care of past family members' pets. I am someone you can count on to do the job. I currently work full-time at a credit union (M-F). I get home at around 5:45pm/6pm. I am all focused on taking care of your pet (dog walking, drop in visit, or overnight); your cat or dog is my #1 priority. Thank you for trusting me with your family. Although I don't have any pets myself right now, I do have past experience taking care of pets (per my reviews). I take pride and much joy in taking care of both dogs and cats.
About: I have had pets my entire life, including dogs, cats, parakeets, and bearded dragons. I know how important it is to be able to trust the person the person caring for your pets, and I strive to provide clients with peace of mind when they entrust their animals to me. I am a grad student and am not working full-time, and so have ample opportunity to care for your pets. I am happy to provide care every day of the week. I have had pets all my life and have lots of love to give. I believe pet-sitting is more than just feeding the cat or letting the dog outside; I love playing, providing lots of pets, and giving your animals as much love as they will accept.
About: I have worked with animals and have used pet care facilities before and know it is hard to find trusted dependable care. Understand life/work happens and there is always need for pet care to support them with. I am available Monday through Friday days. Evenings for Monday through Thursday. Weekends for sitting overnight. Able to come over to check on animals or feeding time. I have trained two puppies from 4weeks and on that were part of my household. I have a dog that was found in Eastern Market area and have worked with resource guarding.
“Rachel is absolutely the best dog sitter we've ever worked with. Her timing was prompt, her communication was fantastic, and she went over and above on multiple occasions, including gracefully working with our oldest dog who had been scared by fireworks, making sure all of our pups' needs were met. We can't thank her enough!”
“Sam Q was great. She understood complicated directions and fed, watered, and medicated my elderly kitty. Would definitely recommend, and will book again myself with, Sam Q.”
About: Lifelong pet lover, expert belly-scratcher, and fluent in squeaky toy. I’ll treat your fur-baby like my best friend—with plenty of play, snuggles, and many photos sent to pet parents! Have to go into the office or want to have a night out? Let me be your pet’s buddy while you’re gone! I have a flexible schedule during the week for drop in visits and/or walks. I am a homeowner with over a decade in finance and a penchant for dependability. Your pet’s comfort and joy is my priority, so let’s meet and see if it works!
About: Hello we are a a pet loving couple with a large home in University District Detroit. We have two dogs of our own and have over a decade of pet ownership each. We have an eight year old St. Bernard who is a lovable couch potato and a two year old corgi who runs the house. We have a large fenced in back yard, plenty of treats, a literal trunk of toys, and plenty of attention to provide. Happy to show you our home before your visit as well as walk through and treat and diet restrictions. While your dog stays with us we will provide a bed, a cage (if needed), and a daily walks and play time to meet their physical needs. Please feel free to ask any questions, set any boundaries for your pets (like no furniture), and we will work with you to make your pets stay the best possible for them! Tony works from home and Victoria is a stay at home dog mom. This gives an incredible flexibility to meet all your pets needs as someone will always be available. We treat your pets as if they are our own. We have owned pers for over 40 years combined and understand how special they are to their families. We will provide walks, treats, medicine, love, and whatever else is required to meet your needs.
About: In a fast paced environment it is easy to overlook our place in the world as animals. Being in close contact with other beings can create connectedness and a sense of place in nature. Simple tasks like dog walking may seem beneath most people, but I see it as an act graciousness and a chance to connect to other beings. As a walker or sitter my goal is to consciously occupy space with your pet. This, for me, means accommodating and changing as situations seem fit. I would also like to stay conscious of any owners wishes and feelings regarding the service I may provide and remember that it is only a service if it works to make their and their pets experience more comfortable.
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Mary Kay G.
Star Sitter
“Mary Kay is awesome! She came by for a quick meet and greet beforehand. On drop in day, everything went smoothly. She sent me pictures and a detailed message about what her and my puppy did during the drop in. I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future. Thanks Mary Kay!”
Julia G.Star Sitter
“Julia was absolutely fantastic and taking care of both of my dogs while I was at work. She texted me and gave me updates with the funniest pictures of my dogs. She was very responsive and communicative. I will definitely be booking in the future!”
Ally M.Star Sitter
“I am so thankful for Ally. She really gave me peace of mind helping me out with drop in visits. The pictures she sent were great and really showed that she interacts with the dogs. I got a feeling she was there to be their friend not just doing a job. I happened to see her on camera being very very sweet to them as well and I could tell my dogs were happy to have her as a new friend.”
Rhea B.
“Rhea did a great job with Spock! She sent cute pictures of his outside time and him getting a treat, and she put a bowl of water down when his fountain stopped working 10 out of 10 stars!!”
Halee M.
“Thank you so much for taking care of Ozzy Halee! I appreciate you taking the time to come over to get to know him prior to our departure and being so communicative throughout. Really hope to work with you again and we appreciate you!”
Jason C.Star Sitter
“Jason was great - this was our first time having him do drop - in’s for us and it was for a longer trip for us - 10 days out of state. He definitely went above and beyond and we would have him back.”
Eriann S.
“Eriann is amazing! She took the extra step to visit our home the day before our scheduled drop-in to meet our dog so she could feel more comfortable. She was very responsive and professional. Would 100% recommend her to anyone.”
Audrey U.Star Sitter
“Audrey was responsible, communicative, and always sent a note with photos of all the cats when she visited. She also played with the more active ones. Thanks! I will be using her services again in the future.”
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!”
Brianna M.
“Amazing!!! I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous handing my babies over to a compete stranger. Brianna exceeded all my expectations and both of my pups seemed to love her. I would recommend her to anyone looking to have their babies taken care of while they are away and I can’t wait to use her services again in the future. ?”
Sai M.
“Sai stayed with me in Cincinnati for about 6 months. He was very kind to the family cat and was careful to not let her out. He likes both cats and dogs and is energetic so would be a good dog walker. He is responsible and trustworthy. He is also kind and considerate and helpful.”
Claudia P.
“Claudia is AMAZING! I will rebook with her over and over, she’s flexible and attentive and so kind. She is awesome with my puppy and he always looks so happy to be with her 😊”
Laurie P.
“We've been relying on Laurie to help care for our 2 dogs for YEARS whenever we needed a hand. We tried to kennel our dogs once and they hated it. Ever since then, whenever we have a trip out of town that the pups can't join us on or if we have a long day at work and need someone to let them out, our first call is always to Laurie. She's always kind and gentle with the pups and can handle any special request we throw her way (medication needs, walk schedules, etc). We can't recommend Laurie enough! If you're looking for a trustworthy partner in pet care AND a new best friend for your pet(s), look no further!”
Amanda G.
“Amanda has been a great dog sitter. She is very attentive to our Sophie’s needs and get along with each other very well. We are always at ease knowing that our dog is in the best care when we are out of town.”
Rachel B.Star Sitter
“Rachel is absolutely the best dog sitter we've ever worked with. Her timing was prompt, her communication was fantastic, and she went over and above on multiple occasions, including gracefully working with our oldest dog who had been scared by fireworks, making sure all of our pups' needs were met. We can't thank her enough!”
Genelle M.
“Genelle is fantastic. She’s nice, responsive, reliable, and super helpful. I’ve used her twice now and she’ll be my first choice going forward.”
Sam Q.
“Sam Q was great. She understood complicated directions and fed, watered, and medicated my elderly kitty. Would definitely recommend, and will book again myself with, Sam Q.”
Elise W.
“Elise did an amazing job watching my dog, Kiwi, while I was away for my wedding. She was extremely responsive, sending frequent updates and photos to keep me in the loop, and so loving and patient with my needy dog. Her thoroughness and reliability made it easy for me to relax, and my dog just loved her! I would absolutely hire her again to watch my pets.”
Tony & Victoria B.
About: Hello we are a a pet loving couple with a large home in University District Detroit. We have two dogs of our own and have over a decade of pet ownership each. We have an eight year old St. Bernard who is a lovable couch potato and a two year old corgi who runs the house. We have a large fenced in back yard, plenty of treats, a literal trunk of toys, and plenty of attention to provide. Happy to show you our home before your visit as well as walk through and treat and diet restrictions. While your dog stays with us we will provide a bed, a cage (if needed), and a daily walks and play time to meet their physical needs. Please feel free to ask any questions, set any boundaries for your pets (like no furniture), and we will work with you to make your pets stay the best possible for them! Tony works from home and Victoria is a stay at home dog mom. This gives an incredible flexibility to meet all your pets needs as someone will always be available. We treat your pets as if they are our own. We have owned pers for over 40 years combined and understand how special they are to their families. We will provide walks, treats, medicine, love, and whatever else is required to meet your needs.
Rita V.
“Rita has spent many years around dogs in formal training capacities. Personally, she has a strong instinct for communication with domestic animals of all kinds and is a loving and gentle caregiver to them. Your pets are safe and considered in her care.”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in University District.
Rover makes it easy to find University District pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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