Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in University Heights, Bronx, NY
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“Came home to a happy healthy cat. So grateful to have found a reliable, consiencous sitter to watch my fur baby while my hubby and I took a well needed break from work. Hannah was very commicative and sent updates after every visit, which I really appreciated. Could not have asked for more from a sitter. Will definitely hire again!”


“Kim consistently provides outstanding care to our cats. She is loving, thorough, and very responsive to any concerns. She anticipates possible issues well in advance. Our cats love her!”


“Shelly has been checking on my doggie, few times per week on regular basis, for the past few weeks. She is very kind, caring, reliable and on time... My puppy has had some GI issues couple of times during this time and Shelly has been very caring for her. My little pooch luvs Shelly so much! she looks at the door, excited, looking for Shelly when ever I mention Shelly’s name! I’ve been feeling really at ease and peaceful, when I know she is coming to check on my doggie. Thank you very much Shelly :)”


“Fallon was a wonderful sitter. She took great care of our cat and sent us pictures of her while we were away. She was very considerate and communicative, from our initial conversations through the end of the booking. We would definitely ask her to sit for us again in a heartbeat.”


“Jessica took such good care of my cat and was an excellent communicator! Sent great updates, photos, brushed him, etc! She’s the best! Made me feel so much better about traveling.”


“She was amazing! Charles was so well taken care of we are sooo appeciative.”


“Wendy was great with Nash! She followed all my instructions, communicated during the visit, and even sent me a photo! Her visit was very helpful and took the worry out of being gone for the day. I will definitely book Wendy again!”



“Stephanie is the best! She took impeccable care of our cat Hazel while we had a 10 day vacation. We were able to enjoy ourselves without stressing about how our girl was doing at home thanks to Stephanie’s detailed check-ins and clear care for her well-being! She is a trustworthy and capable caretaker for the fuzzy members of the family.”


“Great pet sitter. My cat was always very happy to see him. He was great with communication and willing to go above and beyond to make sure he was well taken care of. Will definitely use again when needed.”


“Casey took excellent care of our kitty. So thoughtful and caring! He gave us lots of updates and responded so quickly. The place was also super clean. We won't hesitate to reach out the next time we go away. Thanks so much Casey!”


“Hennessy should be your first choice! She is trustworthy, reliable, prompt, thorough, transparent, kind, and communicative. She watched my two kitties over a holiday weekend and did a great job keeping us updated. Our cats are very skittish but warmed up to Hennessy in a matter of minutes. All around a wonderful person and professional pick!”


“Nicole is great! She took care of both my kitties for a couple of days as I was traveling. One of my cats is very shy and she even warmed up to Nicole. I highly recommend her!”


“Magdalyn was excited when Maxwell arrived. They went for a walk which calmed her a bit. Overall a good experience for both of us. Thank you. Will reach out to you again. Sharon.”


About: I worked 1 year in pet boarding. And bath groomer. I cared every single breed and also cared a lot cats. It’s amazing !!!I loved it I’m available to play all afternoon. I really love spent my time with them. In the morning I have a job but I’ve arrived always early to my home. I always take care to them. Hours to eat, hours to play, to go to walk, most importantly make feel the dog comfortable and also the costumer. I am currently not working but have a few errand along the day. In the morning as soon as I wake up I would take care of the cleaning pet area, feeding and walking if needed. I would repeat the process in the afternoon. I make sure to keep everything as clean as possible, separate the pets as directed by the owners, also feed and walk (of dog) twice a day or as directed for the owner

“Eunice is patient and really took great care of my Sunny. Will book her again.”


“This is the second time I’ve used Elines to watch my dog, Ice, and once again, she exceeded my expectations. She’s incredibly responsible and always on time, which I truly appreciate. What really sets her apart are the regular updates and adorable pictures she sends—they give me such peace of mind when I’m away. Elines is so kind and attentive, and it’s clear how much love she gives Ice. I can tell he really enjoys his time with her, and that means everything to me. I will definitely continue to use her services and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable dog sitter!”


About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was like 12. Neighbors used to go away from days me and my brother used to walk and feed them everyday. I’m currently working part time. I’ll have plenty of time to play with your puppy. I am available every weekend and weekdays after 1pm happy. I have a dog who is really friendly and will have a great time with your puppy also I had a dog since I was 5 years old. Dogs is all we need.

About: I had plenty of pets growing up and I take full responsibility for pets. I will care for your pets as they were family 👪 My schedule is pretty flexible and I would work around your schedule for your convenience. Let me know how I can help you 😌 ☺ I listen more than I speak. I fully understand that they're more than pet's, they're a part of the family and I fully understand that

“Ali took wonderful care of my fur baby while I was away. She provided great updates and photos during her daily check in’s. I’d be happy to rebook her to watch Bert again! ?”



“Very pleased with the care and attention Tasha gave to my babies. I left detailed notes to which she followed. Highly recommend Tasha to care for your furbabies.”

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Hannah D.Star Sitter

“Came home to a happy healthy cat. So grateful to have found a reliable, consiencous sitter to watch my fur baby while my hubby and I took a well needed break from work. Hannah was very commicative and sent updates after every visit, which I really appreciated. Could not have asked for more from a sitter. Will definitely hire again!”


Kim M.
Star Sitter


“Kim consistently provides outstanding care to our cats. She is loving, thorough, and very responsive to any concerns. She anticipates possible issues well in advance. Our cats love her!”


Shelly G.
Star Sitter


“Shelly has been checking on my doggie, few times per week on regular basis, for the past few weeks. She is very kind, caring, reliable and on time... My puppy has had some GI issues couple of times during this time and Shelly has been very caring for her. My little pooch luvs Shelly so much! she looks at the door, excited, looking for Shelly when ever I mention Shelly’s name! I’ve been feeling really at ease and peaceful, when I know she is coming to check on my doggie. Thank you very much Shelly :)”


Fallon R.


“Fallon was a wonderful sitter. She took great care of our cat and sent us pictures of her while we were away. She was very considerate and communicative, from our initial conversations through the end of the booking. We would definitely ask her to sit for us again in a heartbeat.”


Jessica L.Star Sitter

“Jessica took such good care of my cat and was an excellent communicator! Sent great updates, photos, brushed him, etc! She’s the best! Made me feel so much better about traveling.”


Chenelle S.

“She was amazing! Charles was so well taken care of we are sooo appeciative.”


Wendy K.

“Wendy was great with Nash! She followed all my instructions, communicated during the visit, and even sent me a photo! Her visit was very helpful and took the worry out of being gone for the day. I will definitely book Wendy again!”




Stephanie S.Star Sitter

“Stephanie is the best! She took impeccable care of our cat Hazel while we had a 10 day vacation. We were able to enjoy ourselves without stressing about how our girl was doing at home thanks to Stephanie’s detailed check-ins and clear care for her well-being! She is a trustworthy and capable caretaker for the fuzzy members of the family.”


Joon Woo L.Star Sitter

“Great pet sitter. My cat was always very happy to see him. He was great with communication and willing to go above and beyond to make sure he was well taken care of. Will definitely use again when needed.”


Casey S.

“Casey took excellent care of our kitty. So thoughtful and caring! He gave us lots of updates and responded so quickly. The place was also super clean. We won't hesitate to reach out the next time we go away. Thanks so much Casey!”


Hennessy V.

“Hennessy should be your first choice! She is trustworthy, reliable, prompt, thorough, transparent, kind, and communicative. She watched my two kitties over a holiday weekend and did a great job keeping us updated. Our cats are very skittish but warmed up to Hennessy in a matter of minutes. All around a wonderful person and professional pick!”


Nicole C.


“Nicole is great! She took care of both my kitties for a couple of days as I was traveling. One of my cats is very shy and she even warmed up to Nicole. I highly recommend her!”


Maxwell F.

“Magdalyn was excited when Maxwell arrived. They went for a walk which calmed her a bit. Overall a good experience for both of us. Thank you. Will reach out to you again. Sharon.”


Wilson L.
About: I worked 1 year in pet boarding. And bath groomer. I cared every single breed and also cared a lot cats. It’s amazing !!!I loved it I’m available to play all afternoon. I really love spent my time with them. In the morning I have a job but I’ve arrived always early to my home. I always take care to them. Hours to eat, hours to play, to go to walk, most importantly make feel the dog comfortable and also the costumer. I am currently not working but have a few errand along the day. In the morning as soon as I wake up I would take care of the cleaning pet area, feeding and walking if needed. I would repeat the process in the afternoon. I make sure to keep everything as clean as possible, separate the pets as directed by the owners, also feed and walk (of dog) twice a day or as directed for the owner


Eunice B.

“Eunice is patient and really took great care of my Sunny. Will book her again.”


Elines M.


“This is the second time I’ve used Elines to watch my dog, Ice, and once again, she exceeded my expectations. She’s incredibly responsible and always on time, which I truly appreciate. What really sets her apart are the regular updates and adorable pictures she sends—they give me such peace of mind when I’m away. Elines is so kind and attentive, and it’s clear how much love she gives Ice. I can tell he really enjoys his time with her, and that means everything to me. I will definitely continue to use her services and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable dog sitter!”


Betty B.
“I have two cats, both of whom look forward to Betty taking care of them when I go out of town. I have known Betty for a long time and she has been taking care of my animals for about 4 years now. Betty takes the time to pay attention to each of them when they approach her. She knows what each of the cats likes in terms of food and attention and provides that they are accustomed to and that I have come to expect whenever I am away. Additionally, she keeps my apartment clean when she goes in, especially the litter box area, which with two cats can be kind of a crazy area. She’s the best!”


Joseph C.
“Joey is a wonderful human being who, if he can express the same degree of caring toward animals as he does people would make an exceptional care giver. He can look after my animals anytime.”


Ali M.

“Ali took wonderful care of my fur baby while I was away. She provided great updates and photos during her daily check in’s. I’d be happy to rebook her to watch Bert again! ?”




Latasha B.

“Very pleased with the care and attention Tasha gave to my babies. I left detailed notes to which she followed. Highly recommend Tasha to care for your furbabies.”
University Heights pet parents share their Rover experiences
Came home to a happy healthy cat. So grateful to have found a reliable, consiencous sitter to watch my fur baby while my hubby and I took a well needed break from work. Hannah was very commicative and sent updates after every visit, which I really appreciated. Could not have asked for more from a sitter. Will definitely hire again!

Megan is terrific - I love having her are for Lilak - she is attentive and observant and consistent - it is always great care!

Casey took excellent care of our kitty. So thoughtful and caring! He gave us lots of updates and responded so quickly. The place was also super clean. We won't hesitate to reach out the next time we go away. Thanks so much Casey!

Steven was amazing with Billie 🐶 and communicated clearly at all times. Second time booking with him and would absolutely do so again. Highly recommended. Thanks, Steven!

Ashley is the best! Incredibly caring, attentive, communicative, and considerate. Thank you so much for your help!

Jessica was great, doing so much more than feeding our feline friend. She played with him, brushed him and sent us lots of photos and videos. Great communication throughout. Will use again!

Lauren did a great job caring for my senior cat for a week. She was very communicative and responsive.

Symba was an exceptional host. He has great communication skills and I could tell by the photos that Leo was super happy to see him every day! There was also little snafu with my roommate missing a flight and still being in the apartment when Symba arrived, and Symba was very professional about the situation. Thank you for that

Working with Mikey was super easy and simple. They took great care of my cat Walter and were quick to respond to any communication.

Dominick was absolutely exceptional! So thorough, and provided such detailed, thoughtful, and frequently hilarious narratives about visits with our cats! We will definitely be booking again! Thank you!

Alicia was amazing! She took great care of my Shih Tzu over the holiday weekend and was incredibly patient and understanding, especially when I had some unexpected issues with my door lock. She kept me updated regularly, and I felt completely at ease knowing my pup was in such good hands. I truly appreciated her kindness, flexibility, and professionalism. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!

So thankful for the amazing care Estephania gave my cat over the weekend! She was kind, responsible, and kept me updated the whole time. I came home to a happy kitty, couldn’t have asked for better care!

Julien is the best! Our cats love her and we love seeing the photos from Julien every visit. She is communicative, reliable, and a great cat person.

Kim went above and beyond caring for our 19 year old diabetic cat. Sure took his complicated health needs in stride - she took his blood glucose levels, administered his insulin shots and gave him medicine in his food - and even took him out in the garden for exercise. She’s was really kind hearted and communicated really well. Thoroughly recommended!

Thank you for everything. It wasn’t an easy job. We were so worried about our elderly cat. Leonore did a great job with our old man. Thank you!

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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 Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find University Heights 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
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
