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“Juneau really seemed to like her. We had our home camera on and Mara was very appropriate in the home. She was easy to communicate with and followed our directions. We plan to use her in the future with our son’s dog.”


“Danielle has cared for my senior cat many times over the past year and a half. It is so comforting to know that my cat is being cared for by someone so reliable, trustworthy, and intuitive. She truly loves cats and bonded easily with my own. I highly recommend her!!!”


“Adam is so amazing! He took such good care of my little fur balls and cleaned up after them. I can’t thank him enough, I highly recommend using him to watch your fur babies.”


“Cameron was very responsive and comfortable with handling my 65 pound dog. My dog also warmed up to him much quicker than he would with the average stranger/sitter. Thank you Cameron for a wonderful session.”


“Katie took great care of my golden retriever and was punctual and a good communicator”


“Guilherme did a great job with our dogs! He was timely and provided a lovely update about his visit. We’re very thankful he has been able to help when we need it!”


“Alexis was amazing, as usual! Prompt responses, great updates, and lots of pictures. We'll continue to rely on her whenever we go out of town!”


“Caroline is awesome ! She is punctual , communicative, caring and compassionate. We feel so safe with her taking care of our pup and staying at our home.”


About: Hi there! I’m a dedicated pet care provider with 2 years of experience in both dog walking and sitting. I’ve had the pleasure of caring for all kinds of dogs. Whether it’s a long walk, playing fetch, or keeping your pet company while you're away, I’m here to make sure they’re happy and well cared for. I'm currently a University Student and would love to care for some pups during my summer break! I will have more than enough time to work and provide care for your pups! When caring for pets in my clients’ homes, I always aim to keep their routine normal and stress-free as possible. I provide plenty of love, attention, and playtime, along with regular feedings, walks, and any special care they need. I treat every home with respect and every pet like family—making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy while you're away.

About: I’ve had two dogs at home for most of my life and loved each second of being a dog mom! At Stanford I am on the rugby team and love being outside playing with the team dog. In my free time I enjoy going to east bay spca and SF SPCA to walk the dogs and share my love with the doggies who have been there a bit longer. I have trained both of my dogs in my home state to do off leash walks, protective watch and the classic tricks like shake and roll over . I am home most afternoons and will spend the evening after the sun has cooled off playing with your furbaby and making sure they get their steps in! This looks like 2-3 hours of play time and 3-4 walks in the after noon. Campus is such a dog friendly neighborhood and multiple private fenced areas. Having two off leash dogs back home I and very attentive in our walks and take time to learn your dogs play style so we are both having fun! I also have training with crate time and reactive dogs (all fur babies deserve love).

About: My experience with dogs started when I rescued a 1-month dog. At that time, I was all his family. I felt in love with him, and named him Limo. Ever since, I informed myself and started taking care of all aspects of Limo's life. I educated him to be respectful of spaces in the house, where to sleep and where not to, how to behave when I was not home, and also some nice tricks to entertain him such as sitting, laying, closing a cupboard, and others. I enjoyed my time with Limo so much, he was my companion. When I moved to the US, I left Limo with my family in the house we all lived together, as I was afraid that the long flight from Italy would be too stressful for him. Life with a dog is fulfilling, and I miss Limo a lot, hence I thought hosting and taking care of dogs here could be a great way to keep being surrounded by these amazing animals. I love pets in general, and I'am always happy to have them sleeping next to me, cuddle them, play with them and walk them around - everything I could do with them is just magic. I currently work as a cook at mornings, but have normally plenty of time in the afternoon to walk dogs. At weekends, I could also host dogs at night - me and my wife are normally home, wither both or one of us, and love pets. Me and my wife have a fenced backyard where pets can safely stay, run and play. We also have a nice front yard, and plenty of area we can walk to. Our house isn't too big, but does not have carpet, which is ideal for hosting pets.

About: I've always been very attached to dogs but I love all the animals small and big. I have a deep fascination for insects, reptiles and birds aswell. I'm usually flexible and have a big sized backyard at my current inlaw unit where dogs can walk around freely and be safe. I love to hike and take animal care very serious. I am certified in information and cloud security (by isc2) and live by security standards which includes privacy. I will listen to instructions of the owner and won't let my clients dogs off-leash without their agreement or my assessment (for example).

“Silvana did a great job with our 2 cats! Came back to happy and well taken care of furbabies. Communication was prompt and smooth and we didn’t worry while we were gone. Thanks Silvana!”


“Anna was easy to work with, professional and extra kind to our pup who has special behavioral needs. I fully recommend Anna and hope to work with her more often!”


“This is the second time Kathryn has helped with our golden retriever puppy, Noodle! She always sends pictures and updates of how he is doing and is very easy to work with. Will continue booking with Kathryn for our puppy needs :)”


“Julia did a great job! She was consistent, communicative, and shared pics of our kitty every day! We had peace of mind with Julia’s daily check-in. Thanks so much Julia!!”

“Donna was absolutely amazing. Her and Bruno got along so well and she did everything that I asked for him. She took him to parks and played with him for the whole duration of the check in and left him so happy and tired when she left. Definitely would trust her with Bruno again, and with any other dogs or cats out there in this world!”


“Mya is super responsible, easy going, and took care of my cat (and plants) perfectly while I was out of town for a few days. It was clear she is an animal person and gave my shy kitty the attention he needed! We even had a last minute ordeal with a leak in the home and Mya needed to use our neighbor’s water and she handled it with no problem. Will book again :)”


“Caitlin was so great and helpful looking after our cats! She made sure they were well taken care of and had lots of play time. She also helped give our little cat her daily oral medication and made it easy to take our trip without worry. Definitely recommend Caitlin!”

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Mara L.

“Juneau really seemed to like her. We had our home camera on and Mara was very appropriate in the home. She was easy to communicate with and followed our directions. We plan to use her in the future with our son’s dog.”


Danielle V.

“Danielle has cared for my senior cat many times over the past year and a half. It is so comforting to know that my cat is being cared for by someone so reliable, trustworthy, and intuitive. She truly loves cats and bonded easily with my own. I highly recommend her!!!”


Adam H.

“Adam is so amazing! He took such good care of my little fur balls and cleaned up after them. I can’t thank him enough, I highly recommend using him to watch your fur babies.”


Cameron G.

“Cameron was very responsive and comfortable with handling my 65 pound dog. My dog also warmed up to him much quicker than he would with the average stranger/sitter. Thank you Cameron for a wonderful session.”


Katie C.

“Katie took great care of my golden retriever and was punctual and a good communicator”


GUILHERME P.

“Guilherme did a great job with our dogs! He was timely and provided a lovely update about his visit. We’re very thankful he has been able to help when we need it!”


Alexis I.

“Alexis was amazing, as usual! Prompt responses, great updates, and lots of pictures. We'll continue to rely on her whenever we go out of town!”


Caroline W.

“Caroline is awesome ! She is punctual , communicative, caring and compassionate. We feel so safe with her taking care of our pup and staying at our home.”


Kiara G.
“Kiara has cared for my family's dog on multiple occasions. She is attentive and genuinely cares about the animals she is in charge of! Our dog Luna loves her and is never sad when we are away all because of her!”


Ahmyah H.
“Ahmyah has a natural talent for taking care of dogs. She treats each one as if it were her own, adjusting to its unique needs to ensure they receive the proper care and attention they deserve. Ahmyah regularly takes the dogs outside to play, making sure they get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Her genuine love for dogs is evident in how she interacts with them. It's not uncommon for dogs to become so fond of Ahmyah that they almost love her more than they love their owners! With Ahmyah, you can be confident that your furry friend is in excellent hands. She is responsible, caring, and genuinely passionate about her work with dogs.”


Alessandro L.
“He’s a great pet lover! Loves spending time with every single dog that he mets. Alessandro has a lot of patience, is a great cuddle buddy and loves to play. Dogs with him are always happy and satisfied.”


Beni E.
About: I've always been very attached to dogs but I love all the animals small and big. I have a deep fascination for insects, reptiles and birds aswell. I'm usually flexible and have a big sized backyard at my current inlaw unit where dogs can walk around freely and be safe. I love to hike and take animal care very serious. I am certified in information and cloud security (by isc2) and live by security standards which includes privacy. I will listen to instructions of the owner and won't let my clients dogs off-leash without their agreement or my assessment (for example).


Silvana P.

“Silvana did a great job with our 2 cats! Came back to happy and well taken care of furbabies. Communication was prompt and smooth and we didn’t worry while we were gone. Thanks Silvana!”


Anastasii K.

“Anna was easy to work with, professional and extra kind to our pup who has special behavioral needs. I fully recommend Anna and hope to work with her more often!”


Kathryn W.

“This is the second time Kathryn has helped with our golden retriever puppy, Noodle! She always sends pictures and updates of how he is doing and is very easy to work with. Will continue booking with Kathryn for our puppy needs :)”


Julia K.
“Julia did a great job! She was consistent, communicative, and shared pics of our kitty every day! We had peace of mind with Julia’s daily check-in. Thanks so much Julia!!”


Donna B.

“Donna was absolutely amazing. Her and Bruno got along so well and she did everything that I asked for him. She took him to parks and played with him for the whole duration of the check in and left him so happy and tired when she left. Definitely would trust her with Bruno again, and with any other dogs or cats out there in this world!”


Mya G.

“Mya is super responsible, easy going, and took care of my cat (and plants) perfectly while I was out of town for a few days. It was clear she is an animal person and gave my shy kitty the attention he needed! We even had a last minute ordeal with a leak in the home and Mya needed to use our neighbor’s water and she handled it with no problem. Will book again :)”


Caitlin D.

“Caitlin was so great and helpful looking after our cats! She made sure they were well taken care of and had lots of play time. She also helped give our little cat her daily oral medication and made it easy to take our trip without worry. Definitely recommend Caitlin!”
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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 South.
Rover makes it easy to find University South 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
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