House Sitting in University Heights, Newark, NJ
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“Left our three musketeer pups for the weekend, 2 of which are senior and one that requires a bit of extra assistance. We got the cutest and most detailed updates of our pups, and could tell how well taken care of they were while we were gone. Can’t wait to have Stephanie watch and walk our fur babies again next time!”
“Marquis has proven to be an exceptional caretaker for Jax. With his genuine love for dogs and his responsible and attentive nature, Marquis has become a trusted and reliable choice for any pet owner in need of a dog sitter. I’d highly recommend him and I’ll be sure to book him again to watch Jax.”
“Siara was lovely and we will absolutely have her back. Even though it was her first time taking care of our two large pups and she was plagued with frequent storms and an unexpected limp, she handled each challenge with grace and communicated with us well! Highly recommend!”
“Jon was great. I had to schedule last minute and he took great care of my dog. Sent photos making me feel comfortable while I was away. I’ll definitely work with him again.”
“This is our third time booking Marlita and our cats adore her. She sends regular updates of pictures and videos everyday. We are happy to have found a reliable sitter who makes our cats happy while we are away. We will definitely be rebooking! Thanks for another job well done!”
“Katrina is a true animal lover who was great with my hyper 45-lb hound mix Sage. She's been on a couple of walks and one overnight housesit. I trust her to keep Sage (an unpredictable bolter when spotting squirrels) safe on the leash and reliabily show up for each walk, even accommodating last minute schedule changes. Katrina took good care of my house while we were gone and even picked up some bone shards that could have been a choking hazard. To top it all off, I got a selfie of Katrina & Sage snuggling in bed. Sage will be looking forward to her new caretaker's return soon.”
“Sasha was wonderful. We booked for 4 days/3 nights, and had Sasha stay in our house to watch our two dogs. We have traditionally used dog camps/boarding for vacations, and we were hesitant to try Rover. Sasha eased our concerns, and was in constant contact with us, sending us pictures and updates about the dogs throughout the day. Sasha tended to the dogs needs, giving them plenty of treats and cuddles. Sasha was also respectful of our house, ensuring any dishware and pots that were used, were returned cleaned, as well as took the trash / recycling out. Based on all the lovely photos we got, it's clear that our dogs loved having Sasha spend the days and nights with them. Would highly recommend Sasha and will likely book again for future vacations.”
About: I was a soldier in my country, I took my dog training course and worked with many breeds. I really like sharing my time with pets and I will take care of them as if they were my own. I work part-time and I want to share my free time with pets and take care of them as if they were my own and pamper them so that they feel good with me until they return home. I have an empty backyard which I could use for the care and much more of your pets with the greatest security and more confidence
“Jade took excellent care of Zeus while I was away. He’s very timid but took to her immediately; you can tell she’s very good with animals. She was also very responsive and sent plenty of pics to keep my mind at ease while I was away. Highly recommend.”
“Natasha was great with our Husky! She always replied in a timely manner and our pup seemed to really like her. The amount of pictures and updates that she shared with us was perfect. Definitely recommend!”
“Jestine was amazing! She took such good care of Stubs and the house and gave updates throughout the stay. Jestine is so thoughtful and sweet and truly understands the needs of animals. Highly recommend and will be booking her for future stays. Thanks!”
About: I have taken care of family and friends’ pets since my teenage years. I also owned my own dog but sadly she has passed. Still even though I will replace her I still enjoy the companionship and loyalty of all fury pals. I am flexible with my schedule as long as you give me a days’ notice to set myself up. Communication is key. Mon - Fri I am free after 5pm till 10pm and can sleep over if needed. Weekends if i have nothing going on can be available anytime just ask. I am good a following instructions. Just provided me with how you like things done with your dog and I meet expectations without any problems.
“Molly took such good care of our pups and our house as well. They were happy and relaxed when we got back and we were able to enjoy our trip knowing the dogs were being taken care of. Thanks Molly!”
“Natasha was not only great with our dog Bruce but also a respectful house guest. She sent images of Bruce that kept us smiling while we were on our vacation, and we knew he was having a good time with her. I think she gave Bruce more walks and quality time than we’re usually able to give - so we hope to have her stay next time we’re out of town, too.”
“I booked Rachel last minute, and she was quick to respond. She’s incredibly responsible, respectful of our home, and, most importantly, she was so sweet with my puppy, Oliver. She sent updates and pictures throughout the day, and he looked so happy. I’ll absolutely be booking her again whenever I need a sitter for Oliver! Highly recommend!”
“Beth was awesome! Lola was very happy when we returned from a week vacation. She sent lots of pictures of our fur baby while we were away, she kept us updated on Lola's mood and spoiled her rotten just like we do. Lola has some seperation anxiety and Beth just loved her and made her scrambled eggs as Lola wasn't eating. Beth also took care of our home. She checked our mail and left it spotless. I would definitely recommend Beth and we will use her in the future.”
“Nicole was the first pet sitter I ever used, and I couldn't have asked for a better person. She was professional, highly communicative, and adept at caring for my senior rabbit and cats. My senior rabbit required medication throughout, which she managed well. It was reassuring to have Nicole there for my pets, and her evident love for animals and experience shone through. Amazing Housesitting! I would highly recommend her with a 10/10 rating.”
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Jay G.
“Great sitter! Sent me tons of pictures & updates. He took great care of my spoiled baby! So glad I’ve found a sitter I can trust!”
Breanna R.Star Sitter
“Absolutely the best pet and home sitter I have ever used. Communicative, caring, and clearly loves pets. My home was immaculate and my pups happy. 10/10 STARS”
Stephanie D.Star Sitter
“Left our three musketeer pups for the weekend, 2 of which are senior and one that requires a bit of extra assistance. We got the cutest and most detailed updates of our pups, and could tell how well taken care of they were while we were gone. Can’t wait to have Stephanie watch and walk our fur babies again next time!”
Marquis S.
“Marquis has proven to be an exceptional caretaker for Jax. With his genuine love for dogs and his responsible and attentive nature, Marquis has become a trusted and reliable choice for any pet owner in need of a dog sitter. I’d highly recommend him and I’ll be sure to book him again to watch Jax.”
Siara M.
“Siara was lovely and we will absolutely have her back. Even though it was her first time taking care of our two large pups and she was plagued with frequent storms and an unexpected limp, she handled each challenge with grace and communicated with us well! Highly recommend!”
Jon E.
Star Sitter
“Jon was great. I had to schedule last minute and he took great care of my dog. Sent photos making me feel comfortable while I was away. I’ll definitely work with him again.”
Christian C.
“Great communication and Cocoa had a great time!”
Marlita M.
“This is our third time booking Marlita and our cats adore her. She sends regular updates of pictures and videos everyday. We are happy to have found a reliable sitter who makes our cats happy while we are away. We will definitely be rebooking! Thanks for another job well done!”
Katrina D.
“Katrina is a true animal lover who was great with my hyper 45-lb hound mix Sage. She's been on a couple of walks and one overnight housesit. I trust her to keep Sage (an unpredictable bolter when spotting squirrels) safe on the leash and reliabily show up for each walk, even accommodating last minute schedule changes. Katrina took good care of my house while we were gone and even picked up some bone shards that could have been a choking hazard. To top it all off, I got a selfie of Katrina & Sage snuggling in bed. Sage will be looking forward to her new caretaker's return soon.”
Sasha M.Star Sitter
“Sasha was wonderful. We booked for 4 days/3 nights, and had Sasha stay in our house to watch our two dogs. We have traditionally used dog camps/boarding for vacations, and we were hesitant to try Rover. Sasha eased our concerns, and was in constant contact with us, sending us pictures and updates about the dogs throughout the day. Sasha tended to the dogs needs, giving them plenty of treats and cuddles. Sasha was also respectful of our house, ensuring any dishware and pots that were used, were returned cleaned, as well as took the trash / recycling out. Based on all the lovely photos we got, it's clear that our dogs loved having Sasha spend the days and nights with them. Would highly recommend Sasha and will likely book again for future vacations.”
Irlanda P.
About: I was a soldier in my country, I took my dog training course and worked with many breeds. I really like sharing my time with pets and I will take care of them as if they were my own. I work part-time and I want to share my free time with pets and take care of them as if they were my own and pamper them so that they feel good with me until they return home. I have an empty backyard which I could use for the care and much more of your pets with the greatest security and more confidence
Jade G.Star Sitter
“Jade took excellent care of Zeus while I was away. He’s very timid but took to her immediately; you can tell she’s very good with animals. She was also very responsive and sent plenty of pics to keep my mind at ease while I was away. Highly recommend.”
Natasha K.
“Natasha was great with our Husky! She always replied in a timely manner and our pup seemed to really like her. The amount of pictures and updates that she shared with us was perfect. Definitely recommend!”
Jestine S.Star Sitter
“Jestine was amazing! She took such good care of Stubs and the house and gave updates throughout the stay. Jestine is so thoughtful and sweet and truly understands the needs of animals. Highly recommend and will be booking her for future stays. Thanks!”
Frank Q.
“Frank is very caring and responsible. I will definitely count on him again in the near future. I recommend him to anyone looking for a pet caregiver due to my first experience with him.”
Molly M.
“Molly took such good care of our pups and our house as well. They were happy and relaxed when we got back and we were able to enjoy our trip knowing the dogs were being taken care of. Thanks Molly!”
Natasha B.
“Natasha was not only great with our dog Bruce but also a respectful house guest. She sent images of Bruce that kept us smiling while we were on our vacation, and we knew he was having a good time with her. I think she gave Bruce more walks and quality time than we’re usually able to give - so we hope to have her stay next time we’re out of town, too.”
Rachel H.
“I booked Rachel last minute, and she was quick to respond. She’s incredibly responsible, respectful of our home, and, most importantly, she was so sweet with my puppy, Oliver. She sent updates and pictures throughout the day, and he looked so happy. I’ll absolutely be booking her again whenever I need a sitter for Oliver! Highly recommend!”
Veva "Beth" Y.
“Beth was awesome! Lola was very happy when we returned from a week vacation. She sent lots of pictures of our fur baby while we were away, she kept us updated on Lola's mood and spoiled her rotten just like we do. Lola has some seperation anxiety and Beth just loved her and made her scrambled eggs as Lola wasn't eating. Beth also took care of our home. She checked our mail and left it spotless. I would definitely recommend Beth and we will use her in the future.”
Nicole C.
“Nicole was the first pet sitter I ever used, and I couldn't have asked for a better person. She was professional, highly communicative, and adept at caring for my senior rabbit and cats. My senior rabbit required medication throughout, which she managed well. It was reassuring to have Nicole there for my pets, and her evident love for animals and experience shone through. Amazing Housesitting! I would highly recommend her with a 10/10 rating.”
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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 Heights.
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 Heights 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.
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