House Sitting In West University Heights

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison H.
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Allison H.
$77
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
21 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92116

This is the best dog sitting experience I have had in awhile! Allison is very detail oriented and i felt comfortable with her right from the meet and greet. I have two cattledog mixes, and she made sure that their energy needs were met but also they got their snuggle time too! She gave plenty of updates and we came back to a clean and organized home. I had no worries and was able to enjoy my time away. I cannot recommend her enough and i look forward to the next time we need to book her again in the future.

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Taylor M.
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Kristin D.
$111
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
21 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

Kristin is amazing! She sent photos and communicated the entire time on my trip. I never had to worry that my dog and cat weren’t receiving the best care. I could tell she treated girls and home like her own. I also came home to a spotless house - so thankful!

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Lindsey M.
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Kaitie C.
$110
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5.0 out of 5 stars
252 reviews
69 repeat clients
28 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

Kaitie has watched our dog multiple times now and we will continue booking her. She’s so sweep, reliable and very communicative. She also takes the best pics when she’s watching our dog. Thank you so much Kaitie🙏😊

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Angela M.
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Evelyn B.
$87
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
25 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92108

Prepare to be blown away by the sheer awesomeness of Evelyn! Let me tell you, folks, she's not just your average pet sitter – she's a miracle worker! With a 12-year-old dog battling bladder cancer and in need of daily medication, Evelyn didn't just step up to the plate, she knocked it out of the park! I mean, seriously, Mazi didn't even realize I was gone – she was too busy being pampered by Evelyn's love and care. Five days with her felt like a canine spa vacation for her! And as for me, well, I was kept in the loop every step of the way. Evelyn's updates were like little rays of sunshine, melting away any worry I might have had. Evelyn isn't just good at what she does – she's the cream of the crop, the top of the line, the absolute best! Thanks to her, this anxious mama got to kick back and enjoy her vacation for the first time in what feels like forever. We hit the jackpot when we found Evelyn, and you better believe she's our go-to from now on! If you want peace of mind and top-notch care for your furry family members, look no further – Evelyn is where it's at!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn L.
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Kaitlyn L.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92111

Kaitlyn was awesome. Puppies are a challenge and she rose to it and took care of Susie perfectly. Plus Susie loves her! Can’t wait to have her again!

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Rebecca C.
Sitter Profile Image: Janet L.
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Janet L.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108

Janet is the best! She is amazing with our senior dog who needs daily meds and our crazy kittens. It’s such a gift to go out of town without worries! With Janet, you know that your pets are in great hands.

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Quinn L.
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Ricardo G.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Mission Valley, San diego, CA, 92108

Ricardo did a fantastic job watching my Doberman puppy for me. He took him running! And made sure he got tons of exercise. I wasn’t expecting that, so I was very pleasantly surprised!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily J.
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Emily J.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
14 repeat clients
16 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

Emily watched Skye in our home and was great! She sent us photos and left detailed notes for us. Skye seemed to really enjoy her time with Emily!

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Alexis e.
$60
total per night
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

About: I have several years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. I began by fostering puppies with my sister, which taught me how to manage routines, training basics, and different personalities early on. I’m especially comfortable caring for senior dogs and pets with special needs, including administering medications, following specific diets, and maintaining consistent schedules. I prioritize calm, attentive care and pay close attention to behavioral cues to ensure each dog feels safe and relaxed. I’ve also worked with dogs that need extra patience or structure, and I approach every situation with confidence, and compassion. I understand how important trust is when leaving your pet with someone else, and I’m committed to providing reliable care, regular updates, and a stable environment while you’re away. I have strong availability in the early mornings and again after work, as I usually finish my workday around 6–7 PM. This allows me to provide reliable morning care, evening check-ins, and overnight sitting while keeping pets on their normal routine. My roommate and I have a friendly small dog, Kobe, who loves making new furry friends. I’m committed to following your specific care routines. Whether that’s special medical needs or unique house rules. I prioritize safety and communication, ensuring your pet gets plenty of walks, playtime, and personalized attention so they feel right at home.

Sitter Profile Image: Kayla M.
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Kayla M.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92103

About: I’ve cared for animals my whole life, growing up on a farm with dogs, cats, goats, horses, chickens, and cows, and participating in 4-H with dogs, horses, and goats. I’ve pet-sat multiple times, including for blind or handicapped dogs, and I’m comfortable administering oral medications. I provide compassionate, reliable care, treating every pet like part of my family and making sure tails keep wagging while you’re away! I am comfortable with all sizes and breeds :) I work from home and have a flexible schedule, which allows me to give pets plenty of attention throughout the day. Whether it’s walks, playtime, or administering oral medications, I can be there when they need me. I am also happy to send daily photo updates and offer extra attention or training reinforcement during walks. When caring for pets at a client’s home, I focus on keeping them safe, happy, and active. During walks, I monitor their energy and comfort, provide plenty of attention, and ensure they get exercise appropriate for their age and needs. I follow any specific instructions from the owner to make sure the walk is enjoyable and stress-free for the pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Amy S.
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Amy S.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

Amy is always so great! She provides lots of updates and leaves the house clean after staying here. Our dog & two cats love her. We had a super last minute change in travel plans and Amy was flexible which was a lifesaver. Would definitely recommend!

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Carly H.
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hung p.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

Hung is one of the best pet sitters I’ve had off Rover so far. He is professional, communicative, actively anticipates any issues and ensures all your expectations and wants are known and met. Will be rebooking soon! Thanks for all the great videos and photos of Ghost!

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Jon I.
Sitter Profile Image: Elijah J.
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Elijah J.
$49
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
18 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92104

Elijah did an amazing job staying over in our house for several days with our Pomeranian. He regularly sent is photos and videos and followed all our instructions on how to take care of pup. Definitely recommend as professional sitter and will contact him in future!

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Anna M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer W.
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Jennifer W.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
35 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92116

Jennifer was amazing! She handled our dogs ‘charming’ traits (barking mainly) like they were her own dogs. She was engaged, asked excellent questions, sent pictures, and even cleaned before she left. We will definitely be asking for her to watch Maggie and Charlie in the future!

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Laury F.
Sitter Profile Image: Evelyn H.
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Evelyn H.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
18 repeat clients
12 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

Evelyn was amazing. She sat for both of our pups during the holidays and kept us thoroughly informed throughout the booking. She left our apartment spotless and took excellent care of our two dogs. We have had previous sitters who left the pups alone for long stretches of time but Evelyn spent most/all of the booking actually with our dogs. I will highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah S.
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Sarah S.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
27 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Sarah is fantastic!!! She is very friendly and engaging which eased my mind about leaving my dog. She sent pictures and left messages about how he was doing. We would hire Sarah again without hesitation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rosalinda D.
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Rosalinda D.
$146
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92108

I really enjoyed having Rosalinda take care of my senior dog and stay at my home. She made time to come meet me and my dog before my trip. She checked in regularly while I was gone, to let me know how my fur baby was doing. I would love to have her watch my dog again. I highly recommend Rosalinda.

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Joseph S.
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Rosa Pieternella F.
$43
total per night
20 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92103

About: Back in the Netherlands, I grew up surrounded by animals and have always loved caring for them. My family had a flat-coated retriever, a golden retriever, two cats, a rabbit, and fish, so being around pets has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’m comfortable with both dogs and cats, and I have experience helping train dogs and caring for pets with different personalities and needs. I’m patient, attentive, and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals, whether that means going for a walk, playing, feeding, or simply keeping them company. Since moving to San Diego, I really miss having animals around, which is why Rover feels like such a great fit for me. I would love to give your pet the same care, attention, and affection I would give my own. I currently have a flexible schedule, which allows me to give pets plenty of time, attention, and care throughout the day. I’m available for walks, drop-in visits, playtime, feeding, and keeping pets company depending on their routine and needs. I understand that every pet has their own schedule, so I’m happy to follow your instructions closely, whether that means specific walk times, feeding routines, medication reminders, or extra cuddles and attention. I always want pets to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. In a client’s home, I will follow your instructions carefully and respect your space, your pet’s routine, and any house rules. I’ll make sure doors, gates, leashes, food, water, and any special care instructions are handled responsibly. I know how important trust is when someone cares for your pet, so I will treat your pet with patience, kindness, and attention. I’m also happy to send updates and photos so you know your pet is doing well while you’re away.

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Shelby P.
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA, 92110

Shelby sat at our home with our dogs. They warmed up quickly to her and we're very happy she sat for us. She left our home tidy, and we will book her again for sure in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rose T.
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Rose T.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

Rose was an excellent, super communicative sitter for our Gibbs! She took great care of him and kept us updated on how he was during our trip, will definitely book with her again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebooked Ashna and Dwayne for another long trip (11 days) and their thoroughness of care for our children/care for house was again top notch. Zero concerns or negative feedback! So happy we’ve found them :)

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Rica D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelby was awesome with my two pups while I was out of town. She house sat and took great care of Lambchop and Nellie. I came home to two happy pups and a clean home. Would love for her to house sit again!

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Stephanie J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Halle was extremely responsible and attentive to Cooper and Milo and as an added bonus, took fantastic pictures which she sent us regularly to let us know all was well. Our house can be a little tricky to take care of and Halle was a real trooper when learning everything. I highly recommend her and plan to book her first when we need house/ pet sitting again..

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Randy P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

So happy we found Kaitie! She completely exceeded our expectations. She sent the most amazing photos throughout the stay and kept communication open the whole time — it made being away so much easier knowing my guy was in good hands. When I came home, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly had the time of his life. The house was clean and tidy. We'll absolutely be booking her again!

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Beth R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was super wary to work with and requested a meet and greet ahead of time, to make sure we were both on the same page. She took great care of my boy!

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Caroline H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen is just the BEST! I get so anxious leaving my dog and she provides amazing communication, constant updates, and I can tell my dog has been well cared for during her stays. Book her you won’t regret it!

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Cassie & Blake V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda kept me in the loop the whole time and took great care of my dogs and house. Would absolutely recommend.

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J D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again Nancy saves my life! She is such a sweet soul and will be the best caregiver to your fur baby!

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Quinn B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Evelyn is a wonderful sitter! She is proactively communicative and sends lots of pictures. She was amazing with our two terriers, one of whom is a little skittish because she is a rescue. I would highly recommend Evelyn and will definitely be requesting that she watch our pups again in the future!

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Gwendolyn M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elijah was awesome. Super response. Great with my boys. House is the same state I left it. Wouldn't hesitate to book with him again.

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Adam D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlyn was on time, and did a great job keeping our energetic puppy entertained and calm while I attended a work meeting. She was so responsive, responsible, and kind. Would recommend!

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Roxanne B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I would give Jake 5 stars just for having to deal with me!!! I was so nervous about leaving my new puppy and my spoiled 3.5-year-old pug, but Jake reassured me every step of the way. He sent photos, followed all of my instructions (all four pages of them!) perfectly, and took such great care of my dogs. Our older pug even goes to the spare room now looking for him! I can't thank Jake enough and highly recommend him to everyone. Thanks, Jake!!! 🐾💕

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Sophia T.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Grace has watched our dogs, and again she was amazing with them. They love her! She sent us many photos and was very responsive again, always informing us of their activities each day.

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Trevor G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

So thankful Jade was available to watch my dog and cat! Daily pictures were great and my pets looked so content with no anxiety when I got back. She handled all instructions even with my older pup. She also left the place beyond clean and I would absolutely hire her again. Highly recommend!

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Kim A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is AMAZING!!! She took such great care of our velcro dogs (Vizslas 😃) and a excellent communicator! She even left our house spotless!

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Camille H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jayna did a great job with our nervous cat and dog. They really grew to trust her, which is difficult for them, especially our cat. She sent us daily pictures and updates. Jayna also left our townhome in great condition.

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Dan L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ana is my go to for Dog care! She always takes the best care of my dog Bennett and I always know he is so loved while I’m away! Absolutely recommend her and will continue to reach out for future dog sitting!

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Casey C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ivana was AMAZING!!! the sweetest soul and so willing to help us out us out in a last minute minute ! My sweet girl had a lot of fun with her and was so excited to meet her from the get go. Guava had been feeing sick for a couple of days and seemed like her normal self once Ivana came around, I think she was the little boost of she needed to get better. But felt so relaxed and comforted leaving her in her hands while she wasn’t feeling the best. 10/10 recommend 💕🙈

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Jeanet P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tina’s the best! She is timely, respectful of house rule requests, and really built a positive relationship with our four month old puppy. I highly recommend

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Fernando L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was INCREDIBLE!! She provided multiple updates daily, including pics & videos, and even taught the dogs new tricks while we were gone!! She left our house so clean and tidy, and is overall very responsive, responsible, and communicative. It’s so nice to have someone you can trust with your fur babies. You can tell she really enjoys spending time with them, and wants to do the best by them.

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Natalie D.
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in West University Heights.

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. West University Heights house sitters are great for:

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