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Sitter Profile Image: Carrie O.
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Carrie O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Tacoma, WA, 98406

Highly recommend Carrie if you need a cat sitter! Carrie did check-ins for my senior cat while we were away for 7 days during Thanksgiving week. I was a bit nervous, as I've never had to leave my cat alone for that long before. The meet-and-greet with Carrie alleviated all my worries! She was wonderful with our cat, and gave him so much love, attention, and play time while we were away. Her update reports were always detailed and lovely to read, and she sent tons of great photos with each report. Everything was clean when we returned home (cat box empty/clean, litter swept off the floor). Carrie was always on time for meet-ups, check-ins, key exchanges etc, and is the perfect person to have check-in on your pet! :) I'll definitely be reaching out to her again next time we need someone to check on our cat!

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Lorea P.
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Brooklyn H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
22 repeat clients
2 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98408

I am always at ease knowing Brooklyn will be coming by to check in on Henry. She’s reliable and trustworthy, and she truly cares about your pup!

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Colyn C.
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Holly M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Tacoma, WA, 98406

We use Holly’s services a bunch and can attest to how great she is with our little (big) pup and our home. Complete peace of mind every time she stops in to take care of Flicka. We cannot recommend her enough. Thanks Holly for being such a great dog sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michele C.
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Michele C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Michele did a great job with my cat. I'd recommend her to anyone!

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Sitter Profile Image: Betelhem T.
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Betelhem T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
11 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98466

About: As a lifelong pet lover, I’ve cared for my own pets and those of friends, family, and neighbors. I offer reliable, loving care tailored to your pet’s needs, ensuring they feel safe and happy when you’re not around. I’m a REALTOR® who works from home and genuinely loves spending time with animals. With a flexible schedule and years of experience caring for pets, I provide reliable, loving care. Whether it’s walks, drop in visits, or overnight stays. I treat every pet like family! Your pet will have plenty of space to play, explore, and get all the exercise they need. They’ll be surrounded by warmth, love, and protection, making sure they feel right at home while you’re away!

Sitter Profile Image: Alexis C.
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Alexis C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Alexis took amazing care of our dog and elderly cat while we were celebrating our wedding. We came back to a clean house and two fluffers who seemed like they barely noticed we were gone. She was even sweet enough to leave us a congratulations card :’) 10/10 recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim J.
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Kim J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
40 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98467

Kim is a fantastic sitter. I’ve tried several sitters for my two pups that both have very differing needs, Kim is by far the best. She understands dog’s needs. Leaving the dogs with her adds a level of relaxation to our trips knowing my precious pups are being well cared for.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan G.
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Megan G.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fox Island, WA, 98333

Megan is so awesome and accommodating! She’s quick to respond to my requests/messages and is great with our 2 dogs. Happy to have found her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie T.
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Katie T.
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$25
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
University place, WA, 98466

Katie was great. She was very responsive to our texts while we were away for 10 days. No complaints from the pets either (ha!) Easy to work with and very helpful. I have used many different rover sitters over the years and a couple of them were not a good fit. Katie was a good fit and I look forward to working with her in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie H.
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Natalie H.
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$25
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98466

Natalie took great care of Fyona. It was a relief to not have to rush back.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer F.
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Jennifer F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
19 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Tacoma, WA, 98466

Jen watched my 2 doggies. She did a great job! My doggies are older and need a little extra TLC. One is deaf and the other one has extreme anxiety. Jen is patient with them. She takes her time to make the doggies feel comfortable. Jen also takes care of the pet parent. She seems videos and pictures during the stay so you can see what your pups are up to. The pictures are really adorable. I will definitely book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Arianna Z.
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Arianna Z.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
22 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Arianna did an amazing job with my two senior kitties! She gave them lots of attention and care, even earned the trust of my skittish girly. The updates and photos were above and beyond! I so appreciate the work she did!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kenji H.
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Kenji H.
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$19
per visit
8 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98466

About: I’m an avid dog lover with 9 years of experience as a dog owner, caring for 7 small dogs back home in California. I’ve also dog sat for friends and family, and I’m comfortable managing multiple dogs at once. I look forward to meeting new furry friends and making sure they feel safe, happy, and well cared for! I am currently a graduate student at the University of Puget Sound pursueing my Doctors of Physical Therapy. Currently during the school semester I am available on the weekneds but over the summer will be available all days of the week. I prioritize safety by following each pet’s routine closely and keeping dogs on leash while staying aware of our surroundings. Each of my dogs back home has their own personalities and preferances on how they like to be walked and interact with the environment and so translate that to make sure pets feel comfortable, loved, and well cared for. I provide regular updates for peace of mind as I will give them the quality of care as if they were my own little pups back home.

Sitter Profile Image: Haley C.
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Haley C.
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$25
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
624 reviews
200 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Tacoma, WA, 98409

We are repeat customers of Haley and it’s a huge relief knowing she’s taking care of our boys. She’s always reliable and goes above and beyond to make sure they are ok. We look forward to our next trip knowing we won’t need to worry about the boys when they’re in Haley’s hands!

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Jordan H.
Sitter Profile Image: Brieanna V.
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Brieanna V.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Brieanna did a wonderful job with my kitties! I was worried they’d miss her. Highly recommend her as a sitter and I will definitely be rebooking!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ayisha Nicole E.
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Ayisha Nicole E.
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$20
per visit
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98467

About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life through family and friends, so caring for them has always come naturally to me. I understand the importance of consistent walks, feeding schedules, playtime, and giving dogs the attention they thrive on. During my time volunteering at an animal shelter, I regularly walked dogs and played fetch with them, and it was impossible to miss the pure excitement on their faces whenever they got a break from their kennels. I have open availability during the week so I have more flexibility to focus on your pup’s and/or kitty’s needs, including feeding, walks, grooming, and playtime. My cats are strictly indoor—not by force, but because they seem fully aware they’re living the good life. That same attention to comfort and routine carries over into my client care style, where I carefully follow each pet owner’s instructions and maintain their fur babies’ schedules down to a science.

Sitter Profile Image: Anna M.
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Anna M.
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$25
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
University place, WA, 98466

Great pet sitter! She did an amazing job during her drop-in visits with my cats and provided good pictures with her updates. Would definitely use her services in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christy D.
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Christy D.
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$24
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
200 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gig Harbor, WA, 98335

Christy once again is just the most caring, loving, responsible pet sitter we’ve ever experienced! We just feel so lucky to have her take care our kitties!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel S.
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Rachel S.
Star Sitter
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Rachel is wonderful with our kitty. She is communicative and considerate. She tries to play with Stormy, gives her treats, feeds her, and cleans up after her, and is a great relief that we have her to pet sit when we go out of town. I’d highly suggest her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Naomi W.
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Naomi W.
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$17
per visit
10 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98466

About: In my home, your dog isn’t just a guest — they’re family. I have a cozy space and a large backyard where they can play and relax. For years, friends and family have trusted me to care for their pets, and I’d love to extend that same care to you. Pet care is easy to fit into my daily and weekly routine. I typically spend time in the morning to let your dog out and feed before leaving for work, and take your dog on a walk around the neighborhood. I have a fenced large backyard, live in a safe quiet neighborhood. Depending on the service you choose I can guarantee that our nice and quiet home would be a great place for your dog to relax, play, and go on long walks (if they’re able).

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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was great the doggos love her! And was very communicative while we were gone and helped out when one of dogs had accident in the house.

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Kenneth M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Noah took excellent care of our pups for check ins during the day. He even cleaned up a mess that one of them made. Thank you!

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Elizabeth (Betsy Sclafani) S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kentaro took wonderful care of my baby while I was out of town for two weeks! He took fantastic pictures, long walks and made sure she was happy and healthy. Very reliable, cleaned up her messes and was overall fantastic. I would most definitely recommend him and book him again! Thank you so much!

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Samanta T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

They are great! This is the second time they have check in on taz and it has been awesome! Super communicative, and taz enjoy their presence. Highly recommend!

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Kenneth M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim is a fantastic sitter. I’ve tried several sitters for my two pups that both have very differing needs, Kim is by far the best. She understands dog’s needs. Leaving the dogs with her adds a level of relaxation to our trips knowing my precious pups are being well cared for.

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Gillian M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria did an excellent job taking care of my pup! She was very patient with her and kept me well informed of everything that happened on her visits plus lots of pictures. I would highly recommend her and would book her again.

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Kayla G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the first time we have used Katiana. She came highly recommended from our neighbor. She dropped in the week before her visit to meet the dogs. Then she was very prompt about her arrival time when we had her stop to take care of the dogs midday. We will be relying on her for multiple-day needs in the future.

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John S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ariana has been wonderful with my puppy, Jja-jang. Since it's his first time meeting a sitter, I was a bit nervous, but she made him feel so comfortable right away. She is very patient, kind, and clearly has a natural bond with dogs. Jja-jang was so happy to play with her! I'm so glad I found someone so reliable for my little one.

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Grace P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was awesome when I needed a sitter on short notice. She was great with my pups and dependable. I will definitely hire her again.

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Carol O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My pets are my family and I'm super particular when it comes to them. I have a 9 month Mali puppy and so it's really important who comes around her at this age. As such, leaving them is hard for me because that's always on my mind. Long story short - If Kevin had more availability, I would be doing a lot more traveling lol. Punctual, knowledgable, kind, clean, thorough and goes above and beyond. We are so lucky we found him!

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Ramsha R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kenny did such a great job with Makai! He was very thorough and prepared. Makai got all the love and attention she needed. I would highly recommend Kenny!

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Ginny H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eykah was great with my dog, Myles! She made sure he was fed, took him for a walk, played with him, and even cleaned up after him. He loved her—I’d definitely have her watch him again!

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Rachel D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hailey has been both reliable and flexible when my dog break schedule changed at the last minute. She’s a great animal lover and I’d highly recommend her.

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Valli R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah checked in on our doggos for us and did a wonderful job! Thank you for taking care of our pups and giving them some love!!

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Amber H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication and work! Our pups were well loved while we were away and definitely bonded. We appreciate it!

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Chris H.
Drop-In Visits
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Dog sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog sitter in University Place on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

If you’re searching for a University Place dog sitter for the first time, visit the dog sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a dog sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 9,601 dog sitters in University Place. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of University Place dog sitters respond in under an hour.

Dog sitters in University Place have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in University Place.

Rover makes it easy to find University Place dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog 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 sitting is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets

There are 9,601 dog sitters in University Place on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In University Place, 95% of dog sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your dog’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your dog 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 sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.