Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL
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“Katie is so amazing with animals! My dog Charlie warmed right up to her on our first meet & greet and I felt comfortable leaving him in her care. I will forever request Katie any chance she’s available and would highly recommend her for your furry pet as well.”


“Mandy was AMAZING!!! She was very flexible to come help us on short notice. She took our dog on great walks, and stayed over to play fetch with her. She also takes amazing photos! We will definitely be using Mandy again in the future”


“Karen is amazing. Played with my two cats, showed up on time. Followed instructions to a "T", and my girls really appreciated her company and care. Made going out of town easy and stress free. I'll definitely book again when I need cat care, I cannot stress how amazing of an experience this was!”


“Lindsey and Jose were amazing! I can't thank them enough for the way they took extra special care of our dogs. Their patience, communication, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond were impressive. We are so grateful and appreciative of them. Being away from my dogs caused me anxiety; Lindsey absolutely took the time to make me feel at ease and provided a ton of updates and pictures. We are excited to have people we can trust with our dogs moving forward and look forward to booking them again....thanks Lindsey and Jose!!!”


“Hailey was amazing with Sabbath! She sent us lovely updates every day and gave our sweet cat all the attention we could ask for while we were away for Christmas. We are grateful, thank you!”


“Very good experience. This is my first time having a kitten and my first time being away for a couple days. Meghan was extremely punctual when meeting. The pictures she took of my kitten were the most cute and precious pictures. I felt great reassurance that she was ok. My kitten was a litttle stressed when returning, but I can tell from the pictures that Meghan gave great comfort to my kitten and I really appreciate it. Would recommend.”


“Highly recommend, she took great care of my cats. Made sure they exercise and have food and water available. Also sended cute pictures (at least one for each kitty) of them with their favorite toys.”


About: I specialize in dog walking and cat sitting, offering reliable, attentive care that fits your pet’s routine. With hands-on experience caring for both dogs and cats of all ages, I understand the importance of trust, consistency, and communication. Whether your dog needs a structured walk to burn energy or your cat prefers a calm visit with gentle attention, I adapt to their needs. I’m comfortable with shy cats, energetic pups, and everything in between. I always prioritize safety, follow instructions closely, and make sure your pets feel safe, happy, and loved while you're away. I am available Monday-Friday in the mornings and early evenings and some weekends. I structure my day around dog walks, feeding schedules, playtime, and check-ins to make sure each pet gets consistent, dependable care. Caring for pets is a natural part of my routine. I’ve built my schedule around making time for morning walks, check-ins, play sessions, and evening care. Whether I’m looking after one pet or several, I stay organized and consistent to ensure each animal gets the attention they need. It’s important to me that both pets and their owners feel confident in the care I provide every day.

“Jordan took amazing care of my dogs after I asked her at the last minute. She was responsive, followed all of my instructions, and sent lots of updates and pictures. I highly recommend her and would definitely ask her to take care of my pets again.”


“This the third time Kaila had watched my puppers. She is reliable and give your pet lots of love as well as keeping you updated with lots of pictures and messages. Kaila respond very quickly to any questions. My dog seemed very happy when I got home most likely reflection of all the love he was given by Kaila. I would definitely rebook Kaila the next time I need a sitter.”


“Most excellent sitter. Engaging and involved! She was very communicative, punctual, and respectful. Our doggo’s loved her. I never worried about them while we were gone. We’ll be using her again.”


“Kelsey was so helpful in caring for my 6 week old kitten! She was communicative and sent pictures when she checked on him, everything was tidy when I got back home too. Thanks so much! :)”


“Erika is calm, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. She has been coming to my house to do midday drop ins for my two sighthounds. They are usually reserved around new people, but Erika won them over right away. Highly recommend!”


“Stacia was wonderful with my Billy. He is missing his sister who passed away recently. She gave him lots of love. She also was graceful with me when the key was not where it was the last time. I appreciate her!”


“Our dog Milo a retired military dog recently lost his sister and had some loss anxiety. Ashley was so patient and kind with him, even though he out weights her 😂🙈, she didn’t rush him to warm up and after a day he was already comfortable with her and he became his normal giant teddy bear lapdog self with her. Ashley was always communicative about her visits and never failed to show up :) she will Definetly have our service for whenever we have to go out of town for business!”


“Outstanding! They were punctual, communicative, and followed instructions that were somewhat complicated. My kitties were well taken care of! they stopped by the day that the hurricane was passing near Jacksonville and were willing to bring in my couple of pieces of patio furniture and then place it back out (so the wind didn’t carry them away during the storm.) Highly recommend to others and would absolutely book again.”


“Val is so wonderful with our dog, Mango. He has a big fear of strangers and has required extra care and consideration in introductions and visits with new people - Val has been very flexible and attentive to his needs, and Mango took a liking to her right away. She has even been helping us with some training for Mango. I highly recommend using Val for your pup, especially if they have special needs like mine does!”


“Rachel took great care of our 2 kitties! She played with the friendly one and found the shy one hiding! She even went the extra mile and untangled one of our cat's favorite toys that was horribly knotted. Would recommend her for your cats too!”


“I had to book Brittany last minute due to a flight cancellation and she was absolutely fantastic! She was so communicative and flexible about the entire situation. She sent me pictures of my pup all through her visit with him and made the entire situation so much better. She was very respectful in my home and is a pro!”

About: I grew up in a family who always had multiple dogs. From Toy breeds to over 100lbs, I have experience owning and caring for these pets. I also have a 13 year old cat, who lives with me and was raised around dogs. I would treat your pet like my own and follow any special instructions as I know how important keeping your pet on a schedule is. Our pets are our family, and I think it is important for them to be treated as such. I work 100% from home. I have a flexible schedule and can block off time to care for your pet during business hours with a few days advanced notice. I work fully remotely, so I can work during the day anywhere with a wifi connection. This allows me the flexibility to work from a clients home to give extra attention to their pets, or when having pets at my own home. I live in a spacious duplex home with a partially fenced yard, but a friendly neighborhood to walk pets.
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1. Katie G.

“Katie is so amazing with animals! My dog Charlie warmed right up to her on our first meet & greet and I felt comfortable leaving him in her care. I will forever request Katie any chance she’s available and would highly recommend her for your furry pet as well.”


2. Mandy H.


“Mandy was AMAZING!!! She was very flexible to come help us on short notice. She took our dog on great walks, and stayed over to play fetch with her. She also takes amazing photos! We will definitely be using Mandy again in the future”


3. Karen A.

“Karen is amazing. Played with my two cats, showed up on time. Followed instructions to a "T", and my girls really appreciated her company and care. Made going out of town easy and stress free. I'll definitely book again when I need cat care, I cannot stress how amazing of an experience this was!”


4. Lindsey & Jose H.

“Lindsey and Jose were amazing! I can't thank them enough for the way they took extra special care of our dogs. Their patience, communication, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond were impressive. We are so grateful and appreciative of them. Being away from my dogs caused me anxiety; Lindsey absolutely took the time to make me feel at ease and provided a ton of updates and pictures. We are excited to have people we can trust with our dogs moving forward and look forward to booking them again....thanks Lindsey and Jose!!!”


5. Hailey M.

“Hailey was amazing with Sabbath! She sent us lovely updates every day and gave our sweet cat all the attention we could ask for while we were away for Christmas. We are grateful, thank you!”


6. Meghan B.

“Very good experience. This is my first time having a kitten and my first time being away for a couple days. Meghan was extremely punctual when meeting. The pictures she took of my kitten were the most cute and precious pictures. I felt great reassurance that she was ok. My kitten was a litttle stressed when returning, but I can tell from the pictures that Meghan gave great comfort to my kitten and I really appreciate it. Would recommend.”


7. Amanda N.

“Highly recommend, she took great care of my cats. Made sure they exercise and have food and water available. Also sended cute pictures (at least one for each kitty) of them with their favorite toys.”


8. Amber G.
“Amber has always helped take care of my dog & cat anytime I’ve gone out of town. She is super dependable and Frank & Brother love spending time with her. She was so patient giving Brother (large angry cat) medicine for an entire week while I couldn’t get away from work. Amber is the best and so happy to have her as a pet sitter.”


9. Jordan R.

“Jordan took amazing care of my dogs after I asked her at the last minute. She was responsive, followed all of my instructions, and sent lots of updates and pictures. I highly recommend her and would definitely ask her to take care of my pets again.”


10. Kaila C.

“This the third time Kaila had watched my puppers. She is reliable and give your pet lots of love as well as keeping you updated with lots of pictures and messages. Kaila respond very quickly to any questions. My dog seemed very happy when I got home most likely reflection of all the love he was given by Kaila. I would definitely rebook Kaila the next time I need a sitter.”


11. Margaret J.


“Most excellent sitter. Engaging and involved! She was very communicative, punctual, and respectful. Our doggo’s loved her. I never worried about them while we were gone. We’ll be using her again.”


12. Kelsey I.

“Kelsey was so helpful in caring for my 6 week old kitten! She was communicative and sent pictures when she checked on him, everything was tidy when I got back home too. Thanks so much! :)”


13. Erika P.


“Erika is calm, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. She has been coming to my house to do midday drop ins for my two sighthounds. They are usually reserved around new people, but Erika won them over right away. Highly recommend!”


14. Stacia E.

“Stacia was wonderful with my Billy. He is missing his sister who passed away recently. She gave him lots of love. She also was graceful with me when the key was not where it was the last time. I appreciate her!”


15. Ashley T.


“Our dog Milo a retired military dog recently lost his sister and had some loss anxiety. Ashley was so patient and kind with him, even though he out weights her 😂🙈, she didn’t rush him to warm up and after a day he was already comfortable with her and he became his normal giant teddy bear lapdog self with her. Ashley was always communicative about her visits and never failed to show up :) she will Definetly have our service for whenever we have to go out of town for business!”


16. Brent & David W.

“Outstanding! They were punctual, communicative, and followed instructions that were somewhat complicated. My kitties were well taken care of! they stopped by the day that the hurricane was passing near Jacksonville and were willing to bring in my couple of pieces of patio furniture and then place it back out (so the wind didn’t carry them away during the storm.) Highly recommend to others and would absolutely book again.”


17. Valerie F.


“Val is so wonderful with our dog, Mango. He has a big fear of strangers and has required extra care and consideration in introductions and visits with new people - Val has been very flexible and attentive to his needs, and Mango took a liking to her right away. She has even been helping us with some training for Mango. I highly recommend using Val for your pup, especially if they have special needs like mine does!”


18. Rachel P.

“Rachel took great care of our 2 kitties! She played with the friendly one and found the shy one hiding! She even went the extra mile and untangled one of our cat's favorite toys that was horribly knotted. Would recommend her for your cats too!”


19. Brittany B.
“I had to book Brittany last minute due to a flight cancellation and she was absolutely fantastic! She was so communicative and flexible about the entire situation. She sent me pictures of my pup all through her visit with him and made the entire situation so much better. She was very respectful in my home and is a pro!”


20. Heather P.
“Heather P. Is a remarkable person and animal lover. She adopted a cat and dog from her local shelter. She refers to them as her children, and treats them as such. Heather would treat your pet with the same kindness and care, as if they were her own. I highly recommend Heather to help care for your pets!”
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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 Avondale.
Rover makes it easy to find Avondale 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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