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“Here’s a polished review for Kelly: Kelly was an amazing dog sitter! She was reliable, kept me updated throughout the day, and showed so much kindness and playfulness with my puppy, Reign. It was clear she genuinely cared and made sure Reign was happy and comfortable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!”


“Joy was amazing and very attentive to my puppy during her stay. I’m so glad to know that she was taken care of, and got the attention that she needed. Joy was very diligent about sending daily messages as well as pictures to update me on Sally stay. I would highly recommend Joy, when looking for a pet sitter to care for your pet, as if it was hers.”


“What a wonderful experience for Gidget and me! Rachel and her family showered Gidget with love and attention and shared their time with many fun photos. They will definitely be my go-to Rover!”


“Eric was the best. I could tell by the picture and video updates that our dogs were loving the sleep over. We will definitely keep using Eric in the future, in fact we have already booked our next boarding event. I cant thank Eric enough for making it easier to leave our pups and have some kid free adventures.”


“Brooke and her family were wonderful! They communicated well, sent photos, and overall great hosts for Remy. Would definitely book again and recommend!”


“Veronica and her husband were amazing!! Super great communication from start to finish and I just knew my dog was in great hands. Veronica stayed in touch with pictures of my pup and let me know how he was doing. I will definitely be using them again when we go out of town again!!!”


“Heather was great to me! I had the best time she kept me well groomed, and I would love to go back and stay. She even let me sleep in her bed with her since I asked nicely. -Beaux”


“If you’re looking for a wonderful human you can trust to take care of your fur baby, look no further! Alex provided exceptional care for our shy 12 year old chiweenie, Alvin. The environment is clean, safe, and inviting. There are plenty of places for fur babies to lounge comfortably. Alex provided a bed, toys and food/water bowls. Even though we brought a crate over, Alvin was so comfy that he didn’t even sleep in it. Alex was a great communicator throughout Alvin’s stay, providing frequent updates on how he settled in. Alex also provided great resources for us after Alvin’s stay based on challenges we had mentioned. Great experience and we look forward to Alvin’s next stay!”



“I am so very pleased with Kelly and Dahl! Everyday I received pictures and videos so it was great to see she was getting along nicely! I for sure will be booking again for all of my needs!”

“Tracy was amazing with our dog, Kaapi! We dropped Kaapi off for the first time with Tracy for about 5 hours on a weekday. Tracy found a way to snuggle up and make a fairly skittish dog feel comfortable. She sent us pictures, kept us updated and also accommodated a 11pm pick up. For someone who doesn’t leave their dog with a sitter, I felt so comfortable with Tracy watching Kaapi. Thank you and fully recommend for anyone looking ( as far as you’re not competing with my dog-sitting time with Tracy ?)”



“Macy was in great care and Pamela kept in contact with me over concerns about Macy not feeling well. Macy ended up being fine, but her communication with what was going on was much appreciated! Would definitely love to bring Macy back.”


“Nichole was great with my dog and took great care of him. She sent great pictures to keep me up to date, and he loved her. I definitely recommend her and will rebook next time I need a sitter.”


“Angela and her family really care about the service they provide for your pets, they treat them like their own. We love all the updates with pics that Angela sends. I would highly recommend Angela.”



“Kim was an absolute dream for our first time leaving our 6 month old pup! Her entire family is so accommodating & loving on any pup that enters her home! They truly treated our pup as if he was theirs & constantly sent multiple updates with pictures which warmed my worried heart! I will definitely be bringing my pup back when we leave town next & know he will be in the best & most caring hands!”



“I had my trip to China for one month and left my 6-pound Yorkie with Catherine. She is very nice, constantly gave me updates and new photos, and my dog had a great time there. My dog is usually scared of new environments or being around with other dogs, but he had a great time here and played well with Bones and Gigi. I will definitely come back in the future. Highly recommend!”


“Our pup LOVED her stay. She was tired and super happy when we picked her up. Great communication, we got lots of pictures and she had lots of room to run and plenty of playmates. She was super comfortable here. We will definitely make use of these lovely sitters again!”


“My husband and I had to find a baby sitter for a day because we had a day-long event and wanted our pups taken care of since we would be out for so long. I found Huaqing and her profile checked all of our boxes. We have a 3 year old Pomeranian and a 4 month old Rottweiler, and she took the greatest care of them! She sent us so many pictures throughout the day of their walk breaks and them playing, and it gave me such relief to know our babies were having a great time! When we picked them up they slept right away because I know they had a blast and saw/ sniffed so many new things. Huaqing even packed us a bag of treats and a kind note talking about her day with the doggies. I would recommend her to anyone because I could tell she really does care about pets and their well- being. Thank you again a million time Huaqing!!”


“Daniella was wonderful, excellent accommodations with a very nice, safe environment for any dog, so if my fawn color American Pitbull can feel loved and be happy, healthy and herself, then any dog would be in great hands with this awesome pair.. my dog Lola and Daniella can’t wait to see each other again after my getaway to Las Vegas, hopefully they will be available next month for my 10 day cruise!!! 😆”


“Sai was so great with Patti! This was my first time using this service and had never left Patti with a sitter before. Sai went above and beyond to make sure me and my fur baby were comfortable. He met with us before the visit and was very generous about showing us around and talking us through his plan. He shared pictures every day and updates on how the dogs were getting along since I was nervous about that. He walked them multiple times a day. Patti is in early stages of training, and Sai was incredibly patient with her and reassuring to me. He also shared the food he was giving his dog Sokka (who is a beautiful sweet boy), but was always checking and asking permission before doing anything like that. Lastly, Sai even called and coordinated with Patti’s trainer for just in case! So happy with Sai and Sokka and will definitely be booking again. Patti had a great time!”


“Tejaswini was amazing with Willie! He was there for a week and she sent updates daily to me. He had a great time and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter! Willie has a great time with her and family!”

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Kelly L.Star Sitter

“Here’s a polished review for Kelly: Kelly was an amazing dog sitter! She was reliable, kept me updated throughout the day, and showed so much kindness and playfulness with my puppy, Reign. It was clear she genuinely cared and made sure Reign was happy and comfortable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!”


Joy & Matthew S.
Star Sitter


“Joy was amazing and very attentive to my puppy during her stay. I’m so glad to know that she was taken care of, and got the attention that she needed. Joy was very diligent about sending daily messages as well as pictures to update me on Sally stay. I would highly recommend Joy, when looking for a pet sitter to care for your pet, as if it was hers.”


Rachel & Christian O.Star Sitter

“What a wonderful experience for Gidget and me! Rachel and her family showered Gidget with love and attention and shared their time with many fun photos. They will definitely be my go-to Rover!”


Eric M.Star Sitter

“Eric was the best. I could tell by the picture and video updates that our dogs were loving the sleep over. We will definitely keep using Eric in the future, in fact we have already booked our next boarding event. I cant thank Eric enough for making it easier to leave our pups and have some kid free adventures.”


Brooke A.Star Sitter

“Brooke and her family were wonderful! They communicated well, sent photos, and overall great hosts for Remy. Would definitely book again and recommend!”


Veronica T.Star Sitter

“Veronica and her husband were amazing!! Super great communication from start to finish and I just knew my dog was in great hands. Veronica stayed in touch with pictures of my pup and let me know how he was doing. I will definitely be using them again when we go out of town again!!!”


Heather S.

“Heather was great to me! I had the best time she kept me well groomed, and I would love to go back and stay. She even let me sleep in her bed with her since I asked nicely. -Beaux”


Alex V.Star Sitter

“If you’re looking for a wonderful human you can trust to take care of your fur baby, look no further! Alex provided exceptional care for our shy 12 year old chiweenie, Alvin. The environment is clean, safe, and inviting. There are plenty of places for fur babies to lounge comfortably. Alex provided a bed, toys and food/water bowls. Even though we brought a crate over, Alvin was so comfy that he didn’t even sleep in it. Alex was a great communicator throughout Alvin’s stay, providing frequent updates on how he settled in. Alex also provided great resources for us after Alvin’s stay based on challenges we had mentioned. Great experience and we look forward to Alvin’s next stay!”




Kelly & Dahl S.
“I am so very pleased with Kelly and Dahl! Everyday I received pictures and videos so it was great to see she was getting along nicely! I for sure will be booking again for all of my needs!”


Tracy M.Star Sitter

“Tracy was amazing with our dog, Kaapi! We dropped Kaapi off for the first time with Tracy for about 5 hours on a weekday. Tracy found a way to snuggle up and make a fairly skittish dog feel comfortable. She sent us pictures, kept us updated and also accommodated a 11pm pick up. For someone who doesn’t leave their dog with a sitter, I felt so comfortable with Tracy watching Kaapi. Thank you and fully recommend for anyone looking ( as far as you’re not competing with my dog-sitting time with Tracy ?)”




Pamela C.Star Sitter

“Macy was in great care and Pamela kept in contact with me over concerns about Macy not feeling well. Macy ended up being fine, but her communication with what was going on was much appreciated! Would definitely love to bring Macy back.”


Nichole G.

“Nichole was great with my dog and took great care of him. She sent great pictures to keep me up to date, and he loved her. I definitely recommend her and will rebook next time I need a sitter.”


Angela T.Star Sitter

“Angela and her family really care about the service they provide for your pets, they treat them like their own. We love all the updates with pics that Angela sends. I would highly recommend Angela.”




Kim H.Star Sitter

“Kim was an absolute dream for our first time leaving our 6 month old pup! Her entire family is so accommodating & loving on any pup that enters her home! They truly treated our pup as if he was theirs & constantly sent multiple updates with pictures which warmed my worried heart! I will definitely be bringing my pup back when we leave town next & know he will be in the best & most caring hands!”




Catherine S.


“I had my trip to China for one month and left my 6-pound Yorkie with Catherine. She is very nice, constantly gave me updates and new photos, and my dog had a great time there. My dog is usually scared of new environments or being around with other dogs, but he had a great time here and played well with Bones and Gigi. I will definitely come back in the future. Highly recommend!”


Kaitlyn & Cody I.Star Sitter

“Our pup LOVED her stay. She was tired and super happy when we picked her up. Great communication, we got lots of pictures and she had lots of room to run and plenty of playmates. She was super comfortable here. We will definitely make use of these lovely sitters again!”


Huaqing G.

“My husband and I had to find a baby sitter for a day because we had a day-long event and wanted our pups taken care of since we would be out for so long. I found Huaqing and her profile checked all of our boxes. We have a 3 year old Pomeranian and a 4 month old Rottweiler, and she took the greatest care of them! She sent us so many pictures throughout the day of their walk breaks and them playing, and it gave me such relief to know our babies were having a great time! When we picked them up they slept right away because I know they had a blast and saw/ sniffed so many new things. Huaqing even packed us a bag of treats and a kind note talking about her day with the doggies. I would recommend her to anyone because I could tell she really does care about pets and their well- being. Thank you again a million time Huaqing!!”


Daniella M.
Star Sitter


“Daniella was wonderful, excellent accommodations with a very nice, safe environment for any dog, so if my fawn color American Pitbull can feel loved and be happy, healthy and herself, then any dog would be in great hands with this awesome pair.. my dog Lola and Daniella can’t wait to see each other again after my getaway to Las Vegas, hopefully they will be available next month for my 10 day cruise!!! 😆”


Sai K.

“Sai was so great with Patti! This was my first time using this service and had never left Patti with a sitter before. Sai went above and beyond to make sure me and my fur baby were comfortable. He met with us before the visit and was very generous about showing us around and talking us through his plan. He shared pictures every day and updates on how the dogs were getting along since I was nervous about that. He walked them multiple times a day. Patti is in early stages of training, and Sai was incredibly patient with her and reassuring to me. He also shared the food he was giving his dog Sokka (who is a beautiful sweet boy), but was always checking and asking permission before doing anything like that. Lastly, Sai even called and coordinated with Patti’s trainer for just in case! So happy with Sai and Sokka and will definitely be booking again. Patti had a great time!”


Tejaswini K.

“Tejaswini was amazing with Willie! He was there for a week and she sent updates daily to me. He had a great time and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter! Willie has a great time with her and family!”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in University Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find University Heights dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their 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 dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 dog boarding 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 dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
