Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In West University Heights

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin D.
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Kristin D.
$38
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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 was great! I was initially hesitant about leaving my puppy with a stranger for drop offs but he immediately loved her and they seemed to have such a good time. I loved all the photos she sent of him!

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Morgan A.
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Sarah S.
$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
27 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Sarah did a wonderful job caring for my cat! She was incredibly thorough in her updates and sent lots of pictures. My cat was very comfortable with her, especially in handling giving her medications. Would highly recommend!

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Andee S.
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Kayla M.
$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92103

Kayla was great she was able to walk my stubborn little pup and was very communicative!

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Tania F.
Sitter Profile Image: Leilani B.
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Leilani B.
$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Leilani did some drop-ins for our dog Moxie as we were away for the evening for a special event. I loved the reports we got from her with updates and our dog loved her at the meet and great! Will definitely be rebooking.

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Jalisa H.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabella B.
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Isabella B.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
26 repeat clients
6 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92116

This was my first time using Isabella and she was great! She was very responsive and also sent super cute pics of my dog on his walk. She made me feel so comfortable that I’m booking her again this week. ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Evelyn H.
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Evelyn H.
$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
18 repeat clients
12 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

Evenly is great with Rosie. Rosie is so calm around her and comfortable cuddle up with her. She sent check in every hour. Definitely will rebook in the future if needed.

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Sitter Profile Image: Holly N.
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Holly N.
$28
total per visit
20 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

About: I’ve had a dog in my home since I was 3. I’ve taken care of pups at all ages and all stages, I will love yours like I love mine. I believe they all deserve the best in life! I work from home so with them all day and close to a park for plenty of walks and outside time. I also have a dog who loves having guests and friends visit! I have a fairly spacious apartment and allow dogs to be on furniture and sleep with me and my pup. If you prefer crate I can accolade that as well!

Sitter Profile Image: Kaitie C.
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Kaitie C.
$26
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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 took such great care of my two kitties!! During the meet and greet I could tell they already liked her and were warming up to her, even with my more cautious kitty. She always sent photos from every visit, which was super nice to see that they were happy and taken care of while I was away from home. 🐱💓

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Sitter Profile Image: Illary L.
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Illary L.
$22
total per visit
6 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

About: Hi, I’m Illary! I’m a dog mom to two pups of my own, so I know how important it is to find someone reliable, patient, and caring to look after your pet. I have experience with different dog personalities and routines, including administering medication, following feeding instructions, and caring for dogs who may be shy, anxious, senior, or need extra support. I’ll treat your dog like one of my own and make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for during every walk or visit. I’m also happy to send updates and photos so you always know how your pet is doing. I work remotely on East Coast hours, so I’m usually free after 2 PM during the week to help care for your fur baby. Whether they need a walk, a drop-in visit, feeding, medication, playtime, or just some extra love and attention, I’m happy to help make sure they’re cared for and comfortable. I’m also open to weekend availability depending on the need. I offer dog walking and drop-in visits only. I’ll follow instructions, keep pets safe, secure your home, provide updates/photos, and respect your space and routine.

Sitter Profile Image: Marcie L.
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Marcie L.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 90213

Marcie was incredibly helpful while caring for my girls. She sent a ton of photo updates and really went above and beyond to help out. I appreciate her level of care and would 100% use her services again. Thank you, Marcie!

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Adrianna R.
Sitter Profile Image: Dane B.
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Dane B.
$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

Dane was great! He brought his dogs and Mac lived playing with them. Dane was on time and kept me updated throughout his visit with Mac.

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Valerie R.
Sitter Profile Image: Danielle T.
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Danielle T.
$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
205 reviews
53 repeat clients
23 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Danielle was so great with my two cats! I really appreciated her quick communication and her flexibility with their changing routines, since recently moving to a home with a dog. Her care and attention towards them made me feel super at ease. I will definitely use her again!

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Kira C.
Sitter Profile Image: Carlos Jared R.
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Carlos Jared R.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

We were a little bit nervous es out leaving Cookie for the first time but Jared was amazing and very caring of her. We for sure call him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Clarisse K.
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Clarisse K.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West University Heights, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92116

Clarisse has been such an incredible cat sitter for us while we were away! This was our first time using a cat sitter and being away from our sweet kitty, and we had such an positive experience

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Sitter Profile Image: Rosalinda D.
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Rosalinda D.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92108

Rosalinda was incredible! She took great care of our pup and was very communicative throughout her checkins with him. We would definitely utilize her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tina L.
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Tina L.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
457 reviews
167 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Midtown, Hillcrest, CA, 92103

Tina was such a great help! We were concerned about leaving Sebastian for so long, but Tina made him feel happy and comfortable. We received constant updates about his well-being and lots of photos! She always asked us if she had any questions and gave thorough updates. We were perhaps most impressed by the care and attention she gave to making sure our cat was in good health the entire time (eating, mood, bathroom visits, etc.). She'll definitely be our go-to person next time we're out of town!

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Sitter Profile Image: Charlie S.
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Charlie S.
$22
total per visit
20 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

About: I have three cats of my own (all successfully introduced as adults), and have spent my whole life taking care of the cats in my family. Over the past few years, I have been regularly caring for my friends pets when they go out of town for extended periods of time. I have cared for cats of all ages and personalities, from kittens to seniors and from outgoing to shy. I am also an artist, and will happily draw a portrait of your cat as an added gift with my care! I work part time at my day job 2-3 days a week from 9-5. I have a very open schedule, able to care for your pet any day whether that be morning, evening, or night. I have reliable transportation and don’t mind traveling throughout the county. When first cats, I allow them to approach me on their own to get to know me on their own terms. If allowed, I will given them a treat to let them know I am a friend. I will start off my visit by checking their food, giving them fresh water, and cleaning their litter box. Once I have spent this time around them, I will see if they are in the mood to either play or be pet. I will pay attention to their body language before initiating physical affection. If they seem like they are just in the mood to spend time in the same space without much interaction, I will either read a book or draw in my sketchbook so I can keep them company.

Sitter Profile Image: Felicia C.
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Felicia C.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92103

About: I'm a huge dog lover with a wide range of experience with dogs of all sizes and ages. I've dog-sat for neighbors, friends, and family, including dog sitting 5 dogs at a time. I have experience boarding a 4 month old puppy and also have experience with administering medicine to older dogs. I would be so excited to care for your pet! I am home during the work day and love going on daily walks around the neighborhood. I would be thrilled to have your dog as a companion! I work remotely from my apartment so I am always home M-F during work hours and love to have a furry companion. I love taking breaks in the day to go on walks around the neighborhood. On most weekday nights and weekends I am also available to hang out with your pet, with the occasional outting! I live in an apartment complex with a small balcony off of my unit. There is a dog park directly across the street from me. Your dog is welcome to sleep on my couch or in my bed if preferred!

Sitter Profile Image: Monica L.
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Monica L.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

I appreciated the detailed messages Monica sent about my cat’s mood and behavior. Monica made it easy to trust that she could watch my cat for such a long time. I will use her again!

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Elaine S.
Sitter Profile Image: Janet L.
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Janet L.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108

Janet did great walking our dog!

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Alissa M.
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Jazmin was great! She took really good care of both my cats and sent pictures/updates with each drop-in visit.

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Cassandra B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle truly goes above and beyond! We left Chester (our cat) home during our wedding and honeymoon, and Danielle took care of everything at home for Chester (and I think she even watered some plants too!) Highly recommend!

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Rob A.
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Anna was a great sitter! She was very sweet with my high energy cat. Anna was very responsive, making communication easy!

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Bremie L.
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Tina was awesome checking in on our cat! Our cat loved the visits and he was well taken care of. Tina also helped us with a last minute additional request to set up another meal for our cat and everything went great. I'd definitely hire Tina again!

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Isaac L.
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great great person! she’s so sweet and patient with my shy baby, thank you for being available so last minute!

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adriana r.
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Carmen always takes such good care of Ikora. Her attention to detail and love for my cat is unmatched. She is a blessing. Thank you!

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Joshua S.
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Vanessa was amazing! Super thoughtful, responsive, and a great attention to detail. Will absolutely rebook.

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Cameron D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Second booking with Destiny and couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Great communication and kept me feeling calm while I was away!

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Rachel S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We feel very fortunate to have found Jill! One of the things we appreciated right away is that she lives in our neighborhood, which made scheduling and communication very convenient. From the moment she came over for the meet-and-greet, it was obvious that she was completely comfortable with both cats and dogs. She asked thoughtful questions, took the time to get to know our pets, and immediately inspired confidence. Jill has cared for our pets twice now, including one visit with our Golden Retriever in addition to our cats. She took excellent care of everyone, sent regular, detailed updates with plenty of photos, and gave us peace of mind while we were away. We also appreciated the little things, like noticing and closing windows that had been left open before we left. We are already planning to book Jill again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and communicative pet sitter.

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Dana V.
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Michelle did a great job taking care of my cats! She arranged a meet n greet before and then always sent great pictures with the updates.

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Laura J.
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Leilani did some drop-ins for our dog Moxie as we were away for the evening for a special event. I loved the reports we got from her with updates and our dog loved her at the meet and great! Will definitely be rebooking.

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Jalisa H.
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Shelby was wonderful with our little girl! She’s still a little timid and unsure around strangers, but by the end of the drop in she was happily cuddling with her. Will be rebooking!

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Lilia B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can't recommend Emily enough! She is incredibly kind, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about my senior pup. I always feel completely safe leaving my dog in her care, which gives me so much peace of mind. She's also an excellent communicator and keeps me updated every step of the way. Even when my family threw a few unexpected curveballs her way, she handled everything with patience, flexibility, and a great attitude. We are so grateful to have found her!

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Tessa L.
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Debbie communicates well, and takes great photos. My cats were both alive and healthy when I got home, and seemed happy in the pix.

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Adina S.
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Bianca is amazing - good instincts and very attentive to the specific needs and quirks of dog (and owners 😆) Buddy is very nervous as a rescue. He is quite quickly (for him) accepting Bianca.

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Mary H.
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Angela was great with a drop-in for my pup Kali. Very communicative, reliable and accommodating. Clearly loves dogs and is very caring.

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Alisha S.
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Ana A. was very good with my two small pups and made me feel so much at ease. I had long weekend plans and was unable to bring my dogs with me, so I booked Ana to come feed them and walk them for 4 days. Ana was timely, communicative, very nice and I know my dogs felt comfortable and safe with her. This meant so much to me, thank you Ana!! Highly recommended.

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Valerie
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Excellent last minute accommodations and our cat really enjoyed her visits. Will definitely book again. A++

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Michael G.
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Marcie did a fantastic job looking after our cats and went far above and beyond taking care of them when one of them got sick after we'd left the country. She took Huey to the vet twice, administered medication, isolated him as needed while keeping him company, while making sure Slinky was well looked after as well. The boys love her as do we, and we hope to work with her again soon!

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Petteri K.
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Our dogs love Miranda! We are so grateful for the exceptional care she provides and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring dog sitter!

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Janelle D.
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Pet sitters in West University Heights have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in West University Heights.

Rover makes it easy to find West University Heights 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:

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There are 9,612 pet sitters in West University Heights on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In West University Heights, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

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