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Sitter Profile Image: Cori & Jamie D.
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Cori & Jamie D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
216 reviews
95 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Salt Springs, Syracuse, NY, 13224

So very amazing! They came over for Christmas weekend and got snowed in which I feel horrible about. Very communicative & took good care and f Julius.

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Rebecca A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13205

She was awesome! Absolutely would book again

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Isabel V.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
9 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Near Eastside, Syracuse, NY, 13210

About: I volunteered at the animal shelter Wanderes Rest all throughout high school. I have experience with many different kinds of animal behaviors. I work as a vet assistant for my job. Which means I know how to handle and take care of your precious fur babies. I can teach new commands if requested. I have experience with giving oral medication to both cats and dogs. I have experience with taking care of both senior cats and dogs. I will be attentive and detail oriented to their needs and care. I have experience with responding to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner. As well as keeping you updated about your pets wellbeing with LOTS of pictures. I've had stray dogs and cats approach me. Without doing anything to get their attention. Animals seem drawn towards my energy. Which is why I believe I'm the best choice when choosing someone to take care of your fur babies with Love and Attention while you are away 💕 I currently work weekends which means I am available during the week Mon - Fri. To drop by and check in on your precious babies. The only times I'm not available are 1-2:30pm since I walk dogs during those times. I am attentive and detailed oriented. I will follow your instructions word for word. Treating your fur babies like my own fur babies with Love, Attention, and Playful energy.

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Amoreena W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
35 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13202

There are SOOOOO many things to like about Amoreena, and my dogs agree: they love her—even the grumpy old-timer... Reliable, communicative, and beloved by people and animals alike. Highly recommend.

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Diana P.
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$64
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown, Syracuse, NY, 13202

Diana was fantastic and we would 100% book her again. Our two dogs took to her quickly at our initial meeting, which put me at great ease. She stayed in our home for 3 nights with our 11 month old puppy and our 14 year old dog. They both have completely different personalities and needs. Diana sent us videos and photos of the dogs, and little updates each day. The house was also well taken care of and looked as if no one had been here. We were able to enjoy our trip without worry and knew the dogs were in good hands. I would definitely recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter.

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Juliette A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Meadowbrook, Syracuse, NY, 13224

Juliette was wonderful. We needed a sitter at the veryvery last minute & reached out ~16 hours in advance. I won't leave Sorrelle w/ just anyone and Juliette's profile and reviews were all great so asked her immediately (if I didn't get a good vibe from anyone I would've cancelled my plans). .She got back to me almost immediately! And was so sweet. Absolutely incredible communication from the start through to finish. She came early to meet Sorrelle & learn about routines etc. Sorrelle had no hesitation. When I got back it was VERY clear Sorrelle took to her & vice versa. From the moment I met her it was obvious her love of pets and gentle demeanor. Cannot recommend Juliette highly enough!! Sorrelle & I'll be reaching out to her again. THANK YOU! 🩷

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Margaret P.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
132 reviews
33 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13208

Margaret had a long eight hour day with Ranger. He is very comfortable with her. Margaret is very good at keeping Ranger busy. Plenty of play time.

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Riley W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13210

Riley was great! He was incredibly accommodating and respectful to us and our dogs. Both of our dogs are 65+ pounds and he handled them well! One of our dogs can be a bit of a jerk at initial meetings, but Riley handled him well and was able to get our dog to warm up to him. He sent photos of the dogs without having to ask and was responsive to all of our messages. We left during one of the coldest, windiest weeks in January, and Riley had no problem making sure the dogs were walked during that time. You can be certain that Riley will take excellent care of your dogs.

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Emalyn M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13210

As always the dogs were well taken care of and Emalynn was a joy to have stay here. They miss her already! It is great to come home from vaca to happy fur babies. Thank you

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Tyler S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
University Hill, Syracuse, NY, 13210

Tyler was very thoughtful, communicative, and helpful the whole time I was away. I felt completely comfortable having him in my home . . . and based on the pics so did my dog Cooper :) would have Tyler back any time!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melinda W.
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Melinda W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13210

Great with my fur babies thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicholas M.
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Nicholas M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13210

Nick was great in watching my dog, Remy, for over a week. He stayed at my apt, left everything clean, and made significant efforts to make Remy feel comfortable when I was away. Initially, I was nervous to leave my dog with a stranger but Nick's communication throughout his stay made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend his services to other dog owners.

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Maria B.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Liverpool, NY, 13088

She was so amazing! Leah loved her so much I dont think she was as happy to see me lol She sent photos very often and i never wondered how Leah was doing.. Shes awesome and We will definitely be using her again in the future.

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Shannon R.
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$40
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5 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13204

About: I’ve cared for pets my entire life, from cats, to energetic puppies to senior dogs needing extra patience and attention. I’ve had the privilege of raising a dog who lived to 17, giving me hands on experience with both early training and gentle, attentive elder care. I treat every pet like family and tailor my care to their unique needs, personality, and stage of life. I work part-time, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to play with and care for your pets! I’m available throughout the week for walks, drop-ins, and pet care, and I also offer house sitting on weekends/some weekdays, depending. My open availability means I can easily adapt to your pet’s routine and needs. Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. I provide care in your home so your pet can stay in a familiar, stress-free environment and stick to their normal routine. I’m attentive, respectful of your space, and committed to building trust with both you and your pet. Whether I’m walking or caring for them at home, you can count on reliable, responsible, and compassionate care every time.

Sitter Profile Image: Izabella B.
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Izabella B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
20 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13210

About: I’ve grown up with pets. I’ve had two cats until they died of old age. I grew up with a dog until he turned 18 and another dog with epilepsy who is now 11. I currently have my own cat who I lived since I adopted him. I’m on summer break while I’m getting my Master’s in English but taking evening classes twice a week! I would love to fill my days raking care of animals. I currently take care of my own cat who is inside only. I am comfortable watching over outdoor cats and any dog. I have plenty of experience with crate trained dogs if required! I am autistic so I am particularly able to see in a pet’s body language when they are uncomfortable.

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Taylor B.
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$29
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2 years of experience
Outer Comstock, Syracuse, NY, 13210

About: Hello! I am excited to meet your fur babies and provide them with the best care! My family has always owned dogs and as the eldest daughter it has always been my responsibility to walk and care for them. I also worked for an animal rescue for about a year and a half. My main responsibilities there were walking, cleaning kennels, giving medications and anything else dog care related that came up during my shift. I have experience with bottle feeding puppies and kittens, caring for elderly dogs with mobility issues, and caring for disabled dogs. . I am a full time student and I will work with you to accommodate scheduling. My current availability is anytime friday, saturday sunday. After 1pm on Mondays. Not available tuesdays or thursdays. Before 11am or after 5pm on wednesdays. Feel free to message me with any questions ! I’m currently enrolled in classes. My availability is after 1:30 on Mondays, Before 11am on Wednesdays, and all day friday- sunday. I am not available tuesdays and thursdays I am living in an apartment and cannot accommodate dogs there, so i am only available to come to your house or go on walks.

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Kara H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
45 years of experience
University, Syracuse, NY, 13244

Kara bonded with my cat, which is not easy to do, but important to my cat's and my peace of mind! She was great at communicating and sending updates & pics. She took good care of my home. Kara is an interesting person also!

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Alyssa P.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Syracuse, NY, 13207

Alyssa was so great with my critters (2 small dogs and one cranky cat) while we were out of town for a wedding. One dog is a recent adoptee who is a very skittish girl- so a little more to handle. Alyssa kept her comfy and safe at home for us. We truly appreciate her and will definitely book again !

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Molly P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Syracuse, NY, 13212

Molly was fantastic! She communicated well, she sent daily updates, and our dogs seemed so happy with her stay. Can't recommend Molly enough!

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Anna M.
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$45
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5 years of experience
Washington Square, Syracuse, NY, 13208

About: Like most of us on rover, I've been working with dogs in various capacities since a young age, but where my experience truly stands out is through my work with the San Diego Humane Society. As an Admissions Counselor there, I worked daily with dogs in all sorts of physical, mental, and emotional states. Through fear free handling and compassionate, knowledgeable care, my team and I took these scared surrendered, stray, or sometimes feral animals and gave them the foundations they needed to flourish. I personally provided vaccines, exams, and behavioral recording to the animals entering our care, and frequently assisted our Animal Care staff with routine pet management and our behavior staff with behavior modification. Outside of my work with the shelter, I have trained dogs amateurly from the time I was a teenager. Recently, this has included taking a young shelter pup born on the street and training him into a fully fledged service dog for a close friend. My own pup is a rehabilitated feral dog whom lived wild in the California mountains until the age of 3, when I began working with her. She went from ripping boards off the deck of her first home to a safe, loving, and reliable companion, through positive reinforcement training and a temporary behavior modification prescription. She's now med free, incident free, and confinement free! If your pup has behavioral needs that other sitters just can't seem to get the hang of, I'd love to be their next chance! I am available after 11am every day except friday. Currently, I have a 3-day notice required for booking, but if your pup is in urgent need, feel free to reach out to me and we will see if we can make it work. I have limited engagements throughout the week, so as long as there is time for my own pup, there's plenty for yours! I will always take the pet owners direction above all else. These are your furry family members and your home, and I will respect any and all wishes you pass to me as the person providing care. Any routines or preferences you lay out for me, I will adhere to, or I will inform you of the need for flexibility promptly. I am happy to provide updates as needed, and will always contact you should any need to deviate from instructions arise. At this time, I am not providing any services in my own home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We have never left our girl stella with anyone before.So it took a special person for us to do so.Adriana was that girl and she did not disappoint.She walk her multiple times every day,took care of all her special needs,gave her all kinds of love.She also sent many pictures of her while we were gone.If you need someone to take care of your baby she is the girl that I would hire!❤️

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bob h.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emalyn was great - she was communicative, neat and clean, helped us out when our travel plans changed, and most importantly kept our dog happy.

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Elizabeth A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana was amazing with my two Goldens (one 10 yo and the other 6 months). She kept me updated on how they were, was very responsive, and respectful of my house. I’d absolutely recommend her!

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Bethany L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Margaret gave stellar care for our aging pup while we were away! We got updates and pictures of his adventures! We came back and he hardly missed us! 😂 We never worry while traveling knowing Rocco is being well cared for!

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David B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

RJ was a great pet sitter for my dog. She sent me photos daily and gave me brief updates. I could tell he was well cared for and I'll definitely use RJ again for other pet sits.

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Stephanie F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Desiree was amazing! She was available for us very last minute and made the whole experience easy and worry-free. Even though we were only gone for one night, she kept us updated the entire time and sent pictures, which we really appreciated. Our dogs are older and very relaxed, and it was clear they were comfortable and well cared for. She took them on a walk, stayed longer than planned, and we came home to a clean house. We will definitely be booking with Desiree again and highly recommend her!

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Gabrielle F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, good at giving updates, kept the house in order, would definitely use his services again!

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Alex R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

An amazing, thoughtful, caring sitter! I am so grateful for Tyler and the care he shows my pup and my home. Would recommend to anyone!

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Katherine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cori and Jamie did a tremendous job, kept us well informed with great communication.We are so lucky to have found them.

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Anne F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kara bonded with my cat, which is not easy to do, but important to my cat's and my peace of mind! She was great at communicating and sending updates & pics. She took good care of my home. Kara is an interesting person also!

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Diana G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Audrey was great with our two German Shepards (ages 1.5 and 2). The oldest dog can be stubborn and anxious to say the least but she handled him well and also sent daily pictures. We highly recommend her.

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Cristina A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cammie was very quick to respond and do a meet and greet same day we reached out. She was very attentive, took very good care of the animals and communicated every time she fed and let my dog out to potty. This was my first time using Rover for my animals and I will definitely be using Cammie again.

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Juliana Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miriam is thoughtful, communicative, and professional. Most importantly, Cooper loves her and is calm and at ease when she stays with him. I will definitely book Miriam again!

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Katherine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meagan did a great job watching our pups. Bella, our golden retriever, showed off her hunting skills by catching a squirrel. Typical golden she had to roll on her catch to make sure every part of her body was coated with her prize. After some convincing and bribery Meagan was able get the squirrel and dispose of it. And then she gave Bella a bath ... all was good. Our house looked great when we arrived home. And Meagan left us notes on each of the two dogs. It was such a nice surprise to find those kind words. We hope Meagan will be available to watch Bentley and Bella for each of our travel plans when we can't travel with our pups.

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Mary D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

McKenzie was awesome! Our request was last minute and she was so accommodating and took care of Cargo perfectly.

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Hannah M.
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Amber was great!! She was very responsive and communicative and took great care of our 2 pups!! I would definitely use Amber again!!

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Sarah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yelitza was a top-notch, superb dog sitter through and through! She is a lovely person and took such great care of our doggies and home. Our pups loved her, and she sent frequent lovely updates. Highly recommended!

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Gretchen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda was excellent. She was very communicative and asked me my preferences ahead of time to have accurate expectations. I was confident that my pups and house were well cared for.

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Jacqui H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tammy did a wonderful job keeping us updated with pictures and communicating when she house sat our dog Bruiser. We appreciated so much that he was in such good hands!

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Cat P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cheyenne took excellent care of our two very energetic pups for a weekend on short notice! She provided regular updates and made sure they had everything they needed to be comfortable and cared for.

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Kelly O.
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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 Hill house sitters are great for:

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