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The same insured, background-checked employee cares for your pets every visit — never a gig worker. Free in-home meet-and-greet, and a 100% money-back guarantee.
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- $25 for 25 minutes, one pet
- Extra pet $3
- Dog walking plans from $23
- Free in-home meet-and-greet
We cover University Park — Snider Plaza and the Hillcrest corridor, Volk Estates, the SMU campus area, Preston Road near Preston Center, the residential streets between Lovers Lane and Mockingbird, and the Northwest Highway corridor. Sitters already know Goar Park, Coffee Park, Williams Park, Caruth Park, and the shaded SMU campus paths.
We’re already taking Thanksgiving and Christmas bookings. Phones 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
Looking for a Trusted Pet Sitter in University Park?
University Park is the kind of place that looks like a movie set of the perfect American neighborhood — tree-lined streets, manicured parks, families walking dogs past historic homes, and the shaded sidewalks of the SMU campus anchoring the eastern side. Together with Highland Park, it forms the Park Cities — one of the most sought-after enclaves in all of Texas, served by HPISD (ranked #1 among all 5A/6A school districts in the state), with its own police department, its own library, and a median home price north of $2 million.
University Park is also a deeply dog-loving community. You’ll see dogs on every block, at Snider Plaza, along the SMU campus paths, and in every park. But the pet sitting challenge here is the same as in any affluent, tightly knit neighborhood: trust and discretion matter more than convenience. Pet sitting apps send whoever is available — you need someone who understands the Park Cities culture, respects your home, and becomes a recognized presence in your neighborhood. DFW Pet Sitting has served University Park families since 2003 with W-2 employees who live locally and treat every home as their own.
We’re not an app. We’re not a marketplace. When you book with us, you’ll meet your assigned pet sitter in person before your first service. That person becomes your sitter — the same face every time, someone your pets will recognize and trust. Highland Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas have their own pages. University Park is its own city in the Park Cities — not Highland Park and not Turtle Creek.
Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup. We monitor every single visit through our pet sitting software. If something comes up, we have a full emergency backup protocol with 250+ employees across DFW ready to step in.
Why University Park Pet Owners Choose DFW Pet Sitting
We’re not an app — we’re an employer. Every pet sitter you’ll meet from DFW Pet Sitting is a W-2 employee. That means we handle hiring, screening, background checks, training, insurance, bonding, and ongoing management. You’re not trusting a stranger’s self-written profile — you’re trusting a company that has completed over one million pet care visits since 2003 and carries full commercial liability coverage on every single one.
Your sitter lives near University Park. We assign pet sitters who live within a five-mile radius of your home. Whether you’re near Snider Plaza, along Hillcrest Road, in the Volk Estates, close to the SMU campus, off Preston Road near Preston Center, or in the residential streets between Lovers Lane and Mockingbird, your sitter is local. They know your streets, your parks, and your community rhythms. Less drive time means more time with your pets.
One sitter, one key, one relationship. The person you meet at your free consultation is the only person who will ever enter your home. In University Park, where neighbors recognize who comes and goes, this consistency matters. Your sitter becomes a familiar, trusted face on your block — not a rotating cast of strangers. We don’t share your key or access code with anyone else. If your sitter has a true emergency, we follow our published Pet Sitting Emergency Protocol and contact you before making any changes.
We monitor every visit. Our management team tracks every scheduled visit in real time. If a sitter hasn’t checked in, we know within hours — not days. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Emergency backup that works. Life happens. If your sitter has an emergency, we don’t leave you scrambling. Our manager activates our emergency replacement protocol, notifies you immediately, and sends a qualified backup sitter. Nearby coverage in Highland Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas means backup is minutes away. With 250+ employees across DFW, your pets’ care is never interrupted.
Our University Park Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services
Daily Dog Walking — University Park professionals commute to downtown Dallas, Uptown offices, or corporate campuses along the Tollway and US-75. If your workday leaves your dog home alone, our midday dog walking service fills the gap. We visit on your schedule, provide a walk through the neighborhood or along the SMU campus, refresh water, and give your dog the exercise and companionship they need. University Park’s walkable, shaded streets make it one of the best dog walking environments in DFW. Same walker, same times — not whoever taps an app. Visits are 25 minutes. Dog walking plans start at $23.
Vacation & Travel Pet Sitting — University Park families travel frequently — SMU game-day weekends, holiday trips, and business travel are a way of life. Your pets stay in their own home, in their own routine, with a sitter who already knows them. We handle feeding, medication, playtime, mail and package retrieval, light rotation, and daily photo updates. Your home looks occupied and your pets stay stress-free. A standard drop-in is $25 for 25 minutes, one pet.
Cat Sitting — Cats thrive in their own territory — no carriers, no car rides, no unfamiliar smells. Your sitter visits on your schedule to feed, clean the litter box, provide fresh water, and spend quality one-on-one time. University Park has a strong cat population in both the single-family homes and the condos and apartments near SMU. See how a 25-minute University Park cat visit works.
Puppy & Senior Pet Care — University Park families love their puppies — and puppies need extra visits for housebreaking, socialization, and energy management. Senior pets may need medication administration, gentle mobility support, or more frequent check-ins. We customize every care plan to your pet’s life stage.
Multiple Pet Households — Many University Park families have dogs, cats, and sometimes birds or small animals. We handle multi-pet households in a single visit. Extra pet is $3 — no surprise fees beyond that.
Extended Home Care — Many University Park clients ask their sitters to go beyond basic pet care: bringing in mail and packages, rotating lights, watering plants, adjusting blinds, and maintaining a lived-in appearance. We treat your home with the same care we give your pets. In a neighborhood where neighbors notice who comes and goes, that discretion is the job.
Short-Notice & Holiday Coverage — Because our sitters live locally, we can often accommodate last-minute requests. Holiday availability is managed well in advance to make sure Park Cities families are always covered. Thanksgiving and Christmas fill first. Call if you already have travel dates.
What Makes Us Different From Rover and Wag
A key on Hillcrest, a Volk Estates alarm code, and an SMU game-day weekend are not a job for a stranger with a profile. You are hiring a managed W-2 employee of a company that has sat pets in University Park since 2003. Side by side:
| Rover / Wag | DFW Pet Sitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Who enters your home | A different contractor each time you book | One assigned sitter — the same person, every visit |
| Who they work for | Independent gig contractor | W-2 employee: background-checked, trained, supervised |
| If something goes wrong | Platform “guarantee” with exclusions | Commercial liability insurance and bonding |
| If your sitter cancels | You re-book and hope | Manager activates backup from 250+ DFW staff |
| Oversight | Nothing between you and the sitter | Every visit tracked by a manager in real time |
| Before your first visit | Optional chat, often skipped | Free in-person meet-and-greet, always |
Cat sitting in University Park
Cats thrive in their own territory — no carriers, no car rides, no unfamiliar smells. University Park has a strong cat population in both the single-family homes and the condos and apartments near SMU. Our sitters specialize in feline care, including medication administration, insulin shots, sub-q fluids, and asthma inhalers.
A visit is 25 minutes: fresh water, food the way you portion it, a scooped box, play, and a look at how your cat is actually doing. You get a photo.
Sitters handle pills, insulin, sub-q fluids, eye drops, and inhalers. If a cat hides in a Volk Estates spare bedroom, a Hillcrest study, or a condo near SMU they have never fully mapped, they sit on the floor and wait. They do not leave without seeing the cat.
Once a day is the minimum for a healthy adult. Kittens, seniors, and medical cats need two. We will not leave a pile of food and a full box over a long holiday weekend — especially when an SMU game-day trip turns into two extra nights.
Your Home’s Security Is Our Priority
We take a different approach from most pet sitting companies. Our sitters don’t wear branded uniforms or drive marked vehicles. There are no signs in your yard announcing that you’re away.
Your pet sitter looks like they could be a family member or neighbor stopping by. Nobody will know you’re traveling. We don’t want to advertise at your expense — we want your house to look like someone is home.
In University Park, this isn’t optional — it’s essential. Neighbors recognize who comes and goes. Your home is a significant asset, and the Park Cities warrant the highest level of discretion. Our sitters understand this. They blend in, follow your instructions precisely, and maintain your home’s appearance as if you never left. Whether you’re on Hillcrest Road, in the Volk Estates, near Snider Plaza, or between Lovers Lane and Mockingbird, discretion isn’t a perk — it’s standard. Alarm codes, smart locks, cameras, and gate codes stay with the one assigned person.
Pet-Friendly Spots Our University Park Sitters Love
University Park has ten beautifully maintained city parks and some of the most walkable, dog-friendly streets in all of Dallas. Here are the favorites our sitters recommend:
Goar Park (Centennial Park) — University Park’s community hub with open lawns, a gazebo, soccer fields, walking trails, and picnic areas. Host of the annual Park Cities Fourth of July Parade. A go-to for leashed dog walks and a gathering spot for families with pets year-round.
Coffee Park — Recently renovated with a trail system, historical dioramas, picnic spots, athletic fields, and the ADA-compliant Murzin Playground. One of our sitters’ favorite routes for midday walks — shaded, quiet, and well-maintained.
Williams Park — Features lighted pickleball courts, an ADA playground, a fishing lake, walking trails, and the community’s beloved “LOVE” sculpture. A pleasant loop walk for dogs who enjoy a scenic, relaxed outing.
Caruth Park — A peaceful park with a pond, open fields, and walking paths that feel almost countryside despite the urban setting. Popular with dog walkers who prefer a quieter atmosphere.
SMU Campus — The shaded sidewalks and beautifully landscaped grounds of the SMU campus are one of the best dog-walking routes in University Park. Your dog will get plenty of attention from students and professors. Watch for hot pavement in summer — our sitters time walks for mornings and evenings.
Snider Plaza — University Park’s de facto town square. While not a park, many shops welcome leashed dogs, and several restaurants have dog-friendly patios. A great destination for an afternoon stroll with your pup.
University Park Areas We Serve
University Park is its own city in the Park Cities — not a Dallas neighborhood and not Highland Park. Our University Park sitters cover the full city, including:
Snider Plaza / Hillcrest corridor — The heart of University Park. Walkable shopping, restaurants, and the library. Dense with families and their dogs. One of our busiest service areas.
Volk Estates — Architecturally distinctive homes on large lots in one of University Park’s most prestigious residential sections.
SMU campus area — Apartments, condos, and refurbished buildings near the university. A mix of faculty, professionals, and graduate students with pets.
Preston Road / Preston Center — The western edge of University Park near the Tollway, with a mix of single-family homes and upscale apartment communities. Quick access to shopping and dining.
Lovers Lane to Mockingbird residential streets — The classic University Park experience: tree-lined streets, historic and renovated homes, and a neighborhood where dogs are on every block.
Northwest Highway corridor — The northern edge of the city, with established homes, mature trees, and proximity to NorthPark Center.
Nearby cities and neighborhoods with their own pages: Highland Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas. Coverage follows your address, not the map. Call (214) 574-7387 or text (214) 360-7367 and we’ll match you with the closest sitter.
How It Works — Three Easy Steps
Step 1: Contact Us — Call (214) 574-7387, text (214) 360-7367, or book online. Tell us about your pets, your schedule, and what you need.
Step 2: Free Meet-and-Greet — We’ll match you with a local University Park sitter and schedule a free in-home consultation. You’ll meet your sitter, walk through your pet’s routine, and hand off a key. No obligation.
Step 3: We Take Care of the Rest — Your sitter follows the care plan you set. Our management team monitors every visit in real time. You get photo updates and peace of mind.
Meet Our University Park Pet Sitters
You meet your assigned University Park-area sitter in your home before the first paid visit. They are a W-2 employee, not a rotating contractor. We employ pet lovers who work in their immediate neighborhoods, usually within 5 miles of their homes. Ashley and Laura in the office handle scheduling. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs a backup sitter from our 250+ staff. No photos on this page — you meet them in person.
Our University Park sitters work only within a 5-mile radius of where they live, covering Snider Plaza, Hillcrest Road, Volk Estates, the SMU campus area, Preston Road, Lovers Lane to Mockingbird, and the Northwest Highway corridor. The person you meet is the only person entering your home.
What clients say
University Park families review us on the same Google listing as the rest of DFW — 4.9 stars from 500+ reviews. That is the company listing, not a University Park storefront. We do not have a University Park office. Read the reviews, then meet your sitter in person.
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Ready to meet your University Park pet sitter in person? The in-home consultation is free, there is no obligation, and you will know exactly who is caring for your pets before you ever book a visit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Sitting in University Park
How much does pet sitting in University Park cost?
A standard drop-in visit is $25 for 25 minutes, one pet. Extra pet is $3. Dog walking plans start at $23. Unlike apps that add service fees on top, our price is your price. See the rates page or call (214) 574-7387. The meet-and-greet is always free.
How do I know my University Park pet sitter is trustworthy?
Every sitter is a W-2 employee of DFW Pet Sitting Services. We run background checks, verify references, and carry full commercial liability insurance and bonding on every employee. The person you meet at your free consultation is the only person who will enter your home.
Do your pet sitters actually live near University Park?
Yes. We assign sitters who live within five miles of your home. Whether you’re near Snider Plaza, the SMU campus, along Preston Road, in Volk Estates, or between Lovers Lane and Mockingbird, your sitter is local to the Park Cities area.
University Park is a tight-knit community. Will my neighbors see the same sitter every time?
Yes — that’s exactly how we work. The person you meet at your consultation is the only person who enters your home. Over time, your neighbors will recognize your sitter as a familiar, trusted presence on your street. We don’t rotate staff, and we don’t send substitutes without your approval.
Will my home look occupied while I’m traveling?
Absolutely. Our sitters retrieve mail and packages, rotate lights, and come and go without drawing attention. In a neighborhood like University Park where security and discretion matter, we make sure your home looks lived-in at all times.
Do you have a University Park office I can walk into?
No. University Park is a city we serve, not a storefront. There is no University Park street address, no lobby, and no map pin for a branch. Your assigned sitter comes to your home near Snider Plaza, along Hillcrest, in the Volk Estates, by SMU, or wherever you live in University Park. Phones are answered 6:00am–11:00pm Central. A manager is on call 24/7 if a visit needs backup.
What if my pet sitter gets sick or has an emergency?
We follow our published Pet Sitting Emergency Protocol. You’ll be contacted before any changes are made, and a backup sitter from our local team will step in — never a random replacement. Nearby coverage in Highland Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas means backup is minutes away. With 250+ employees across DFW, your pets’ care is never interrupted.
How is DFW Pet Sitting different from Rover or Wag?
We are a licensed business with W-2 employees, not a marketplace of independent contractors. We carry our own commercial insurance, monitor every visit, and have an on-call manager available 24/7. In the Park Cities, you need a service that matches the standard of your community — not an app.
Do you administer medication?
Yes. Many of our University Park clients have pets that require daily medication, insulin injections, or supplements. Your sitter will be trained on your pet’s specific needs during the meet-and-greet. Sitters also handle sub-q fluids, eye drops, and asthma inhalers.
Can your sitters handle alarm systems, smart home technology, and specific home access protocols?
Yes. Many of our University Park clients have sophisticated home security systems. During the meet-and-greet, we walk through alarm codes, smart locks, camera systems, gate codes, and any other access protocols. Your sitter will follow your exact instructions every single visit.
What areas near University Park do you also serve?
Highland Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas have their own pages. We do not dump those neighborhoods onto this University Park page. Coverage follows your address, not a fake University Park branch. Call (214) 574-7387 or text (214) 360-7367 and we’ll match you with the closest sitter.
Do you offer overnight pet sitting in University Park?
We offer extended visits and can customize a schedule that works for your pets’ needs. Call (214) 574-7387 or contact us to discuss overnight options for your specific situation.
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Jobs in University Park
DFW Pet Sitting Services is hiring pet sitters and dog walkers in University Park. We’re looking for pet lovers with flexible schedules who can accommodate occasional mid-day visits within 5 miles of their home. Nearby Highland Park, Turtle Creek, and Dallas have their own pages. Visit our jobs page for details.