Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in University Park, Dayton, OH
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“Bradley was fantastic with our dogs. Extremely reliable and responsive throughout our time away. Our dogs can be picky with people, but his calm and comforting confidence around them was perfect. Highly recommend his services. We will be using Bradley for future services!”


“This was our first time using this service. Amanda came over, met our pups and even though one of them can be a little difficult she was able to care for them and our dogs did very well with her. Would recommend to anybody”


“Cassie took such good care of our two dogs while we were out of town and even through power outages over the weekend she still came and took care of them in the dark. Will definitely be booking with her again when needed”


“Haley was great with our very old cat. The cat is spicy to strangers and needs pills so she’s not the easiest customer but Haley handled well and was very communicative every day. Would definitely rebook!”


“Erin is a Punctual ,Comunicative person.She was carefully listening to what needs to be done. My dog enjoyed her time with her. When Erin left the house my dog was behind the door crying for a while. They had a good time. The picture she took from my dog isabsolute beauty whch shows she cares for what she is doung not just a simple picture and my furry baby has her besutiful smile showing that she has ultimate happiness. Thank you Erin.Cannot wait to have you again.”


“Britany was wonderful. She was available very last minute and took good care of our 3 cats and was even willing to feed a community cat that shows up. We would hire her again if needed.”


“She was amazing! Ivy can be a little bratty, but Emma was awesome and got her to warm up quickly! Will definitely rebook with her!!! Always prompt, kind, and caring!!!”


“We booked Leesa last minute to check in on our dogs so that we could go away for an overnight trip. We haven’t used a sitter outside of our family in a long time, but we’re happy to say that our boys have a new friend! We will definitely be booking Leesa for future trips!”



“Lauren was amazing with all three of our dogs! Don’t even look for another sitter, book. Her. Now! We absolutely found our go-to for when we’re out of town. Thank you so much for taking care of our babies like we would!”


“We have always used someone we knew to watch our dogs but didn’t have that option on our last trip and therefore looked on rover for someone to watch our two dogs. Joy did a meet and greet with use a week before our trip and we fell in love with her! Our fears of hiring someone we didn’t know instantly went away and we just knew she was the right fit for our family. Then she actually watched our dogs and she blew our expectations out of the water! Such attention to detail! Our puppy can be a little much and she handled it like a pro! From always being on time, to a walk every day to cleaning up messes, picking up dog poop in the back yard and fixing a pillow that got ripped up. She definitely went above and beyond what we expected and you better believe we will tell everyone with pets in the area to hire Joy! Thanks Joy for treating our babies like your own!”


“Abby is one of a kind! Our usual sitter was unavailable due to the holiday and we had to find someone last minute (I may have procrastinated a bit). Abby was more than willing to do so and was amazing at it! On time, great care of all pets and even filled out humidifier when it was running low! We will definitely recommend and be using Abby again!”


About: I love dogs! I take them on walks, day trips, and I do week-long stays. I’ve cared for multiple dogs at once, including a variety of breeds and ages. I have a little special talent of teaching dogs new tricks! Growing up I have always been told I have a genuine bond for all dogs. Whether it’s a fun walk or a relaxing day, I ensure they’re happy and well cared for. As a college student home for the summer, I have plenty of time on my hands to care for your pets! I love spending time with animals and can easily fit pet care into my daily and weekly routine. I'm available for walks, drop-in visits, and house stays ranging from a couple of nights to even a full week. While there are a few weeks I’ll be out of town, I’m happy to work around those dates and be as flexible as possible to meet your needs! When I care for a client’s pets in their home, I treat them with the same love and attention I would as if they were mine. I follow their daily routine closely, including their feeding, walks, play time, or just sitting with them so they feel safe and comforted. I understand that being away from their family can be stressful, so I do my best to make them feel calm, happy, and loved. I also take care of the home with respect and keep everything clean and in order. I truly enjoy bonding with each pet and always keep the owners updated with cute photos and videos, so they know their pets are in good hands.

“Monroe has been great with checking on our cats! She always writes a great summary of each visit, and takes precious photos! We feel so confident that our cats are getting so much love when she comes to visit :) we are grateful for Monroe, and will definitely ask to book with her for our future travels!!”


About: I’ve loved and cared for a variety of animals throughout my life. I’ve had dogs, cats, a parakeet, hamsters, gerbils, rats, ferrets, fish, a bearded dragon, and a red tail boa. I LOVE animals. When I was a kid I would even spend my weekends at our local pet shop holding and playing with their animals. I am a mother of two teenagers, and have been a small business owner, so I am extremely responsible, reliable, caring, attentive to detail, and have the skills to do anything necessary to care for your pets. I am available most of the time, and my time is flexible. I recently sold my half of my small business and am now taking some time for myself (that I want to fill with animals!), so I am almost always available and flexible. We have a fenced in yard, but we also live in a beautiful historic neighborhood and love taking walks around the neighborhood and to the park as often as possible.

“This was my first time using Rover for my 2 dogs and Keira was Great! From my first request to the time she completed the drop in visits she was very professional. She was prompt with responding to me and extremely polite. I appreciated all the communication with updates and pictures. I will definitely ask Keira to help us again in the future.”


About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was in grad school. Mainly took care of medium to large dogs, from puppies to 10+ years old. I have a 1 year old GSP named Miles who keeps me occupied most of the time. I work 7:30-3:30 most days during the week (regular full time job). But my weekends are usually open. I do quite a few different activities to keep my little guy occupied (and I think your pup will like them too). Activities include fetch, running, hiking, some scent work, etc. I have a 7 foot tall vinyl fence that my little guys loves to play in. I also have a medium sized crate and pad to keep your pup in. I mostly keep hard chew toys around and plenty of treats.

About: I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes, from a 15lbs mini golden to a 130lbs mastiff. I love taking long walks no matter the weather (as long the dog is comfortable!) and have experience with senior dogs who require a lot of love and attention, and sometimes lots of medication. If your pet had specific needs, I can certainly make sure they’re taken care of the best way they can be! I have similar experience with cats, caring for teething kittens and senior cats who need extra attention. I love cats, but I understand sometimes they take longer to warm up. I don’t mind just hanging around until they feel comfortable enough to come up to me themselves. My number one priority is making sure your pet is comfortable and cared for. I’m a full time college student who’s lived in the Dayton area my whole life, allowing me to watch pets in the area year round (I’m a rising senior at the University of Dayton). I currently have an online internship, but it’s unpaid and I don’t get a lot of work to do. I have lots of time to devote to taking care of your critters. I’m willing to stay with pets for as long as they need, whether that means overnight or just some company during the day. I’m patient with pets that are wary of strangers; I do what I can to respect their boundaries. I will always wait until they’re comfortable enough to come up to me. I have a dog at home who is very nervous around new people. Because she’s so big we have to be very careful of how we introduce her to people. She’s a high maintenance lady, that’s for sure! But she loves just having company, and I know that many pets just want to have someone to be around.

“I Highly recommend Abbi, she is very kind and understanding! I know she took good care of my kitties and they both loved her. Even the one who usually doesn’t come put for people let her hold him and cuddle.”


About: I grew up around dogs, caring for all breeds and sizes. I am experienced in puppy care, senior dogs, and providing loving attention to every furry friend. With a flexible job and my law studies, I have plenty of free time to offer personalized care for your pet. I can easily adjust my schedule to provide walks, playtime, and attention whenever needed. I provide a safe, familiar environment by following your pet’s routine, ensuring their comfort and well-being. I’m careful with home safety and always keep you updated.
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Bradley M.Star Sitter

“Bradley was fantastic with our dogs. Extremely reliable and responsive throughout our time away. Our dogs can be picky with people, but his calm and comforting confidence around them was perfect. Highly recommend his services. We will be using Bradley for future services!”


Amanda S.
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“This was our first time using this service. Amanda came over, met our pups and even though one of them can be a little difficult she was able to care for them and our dogs did very well with her. Would recommend to anybody”


Cassie J.Star Sitter

“Cassie took such good care of our two dogs while we were out of town and even through power outages over the weekend she still came and took care of them in the dark. Will definitely be booking with her again when needed”


Haley H.
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“Haley was great with our very old cat. The cat is spicy to strangers and needs pills so she’s not the easiest customer but Haley handled well and was very communicative every day. Would definitely rebook!”


Erin B.

“Erin is a Punctual ,Comunicative person.She was carefully listening to what needs to be done. My dog enjoyed her time with her. When Erin left the house my dog was behind the door crying for a while. They had a good time. The picture she took from my dog isabsolute beauty whch shows she cares for what she is doung not just a simple picture and my furry baby has her besutiful smile showing that she has ultimate happiness. Thank you Erin.Cannot wait to have you again.”


Britany R.

“Britany was wonderful. She was available very last minute and took good care of our 3 cats and was even willing to feed a community cat that shows up. We would hire her again if needed.”


Emma M.Star Sitter

“She was amazing! Ivy can be a little bratty, but Emma was awesome and got her to warm up quickly! Will definitely rebook with her!!! Always prompt, kind, and caring!!!”


Leesa H.Star Sitter

“We booked Leesa last minute to check in on our dogs so that we could go away for an overnight trip. We haven’t used a sitter outside of our family in a long time, but we’re happy to say that our boys have a new friend! We will definitely be booking Leesa for future trips!”




Lauren D.

“Lauren was amazing with all three of our dogs! Don’t even look for another sitter, book. Her. Now! We absolutely found our go-to for when we’re out of town. Thank you so much for taking care of our babies like we would!”


Joy W.

“We have always used someone we knew to watch our dogs but didn’t have that option on our last trip and therefore looked on rover for someone to watch our two dogs. Joy did a meet and greet with use a week before our trip and we fell in love with her! Our fears of hiring someone we didn’t know instantly went away and we just knew she was the right fit for our family. Then she actually watched our dogs and she blew our expectations out of the water! Such attention to detail! Our puppy can be a little much and she handled it like a pro! From always being on time, to a walk every day to cleaning up messes, picking up dog poop in the back yard and fixing a pillow that got ripped up. She definitely went above and beyond what we expected and you better believe we will tell everyone with pets in the area to hire Joy! Thanks Joy for treating our babies like your own!”


Alannah L.

“Alannah did an excellent job. She was professional and help took great care of my dog! I would highly recommend!”


Abby M.

“Abby is one of a kind! Our usual sitter was unavailable due to the holiday and we had to find someone last minute (I may have procrastinated a bit). Abby was more than willing to do so and was amazing at it! On time, great care of all pets and even filled out humidifier when it was running low! We will definitely recommend and be using Abby again!”


Ida C.
“Ida couldn't love pets more! I swear any dog she walks past, is drawn to her. I know she takes care of family friends' and friends' pets all the time. She has pet sit for weekends by staying at the home as well as do simple check-ins on animals if they are home alone for too long. Her love and care for animals pour out of her heart like no other. Ida loves and cares for pets of all kinds including cats, birds, reptiles, and especially dogs! She is reliant, kind, and will drop anything to spend time with an animal over a human... I would know. Regardless, I trust and know her to take care of my chocolate lab. She has played, spent time, and watched my doggo when I need the extra help!”


Monroe B.Star Sitter

“Monroe has been great with checking on our cats! She always writes a great summary of each visit, and takes precious photos! We feel so confident that our cats are getting so much love when she comes to visit :) we are grateful for Monroe, and will definitely ask to book with her for our future travels!!”


Sara L.
“Sara is a wonderful pet owner & has the biggest heart for dogs! As a child, she would walk the neighborhood dogs, free of charge, just so she could spend some time with dogs even though she couldn’t get one of her own. This brief story encapsulates the longtime love and care Sara puts towards pets, dogs especially. She will love and bond with any pup that comes her way!”


Keira C.Star Sitter

“This was my first time using Rover for my 2 dogs and Keira was Great! From my first request to the time she completed the drop in visits she was very professional. She was prompt with responding to me and extremely polite. I appreciated all the communication with updates and pictures. I will definitely ask Keira to help us again in the future.”


Tyler D.
“Tyler pet sit for me for a long weekend. She was very responsible and was great with the pets (a dog, two cats and a bird).”


Ella W.
“Ella is an excellent pet sitter. They treat my doggy like the princess she is! And they send lots of pictures which is always appreciated. I always miss my baby when I’m away. They aren’t afraid to ask questions if they need to as well. A joy to have! Would hire again”


Abbi S.

“I Highly recommend Abbi, she is very kind and understanding! I know she took good care of my kitties and they both loved her. Even the one who usually doesn’t come put for people let her hold him and cuddle.”


Hunter L.
“I highly recommend Hunter for anyone in need of a reliable and caring dog sitter. From the moment we connected, the communication was fantastic—always clear, prompt, and thoughtful. Hunter was incredibly responsible, always ensuring my dog's needs were met and going above and beyond to provide comfort and care. They were also incredibly flexible, adjusting to my schedule whenever necessary. I truly felt at ease knowing my dog was in such capable hands. Thank you for the exceptional 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 Park.
Rover makes it easy to find University Park 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.
