Dog Walking in Central Avenue, Lakeland, FL
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“Ashley has been so great with Beau! It’s not always easy to find someone you can trust to take care of your fur baby when you’re not around (especially without a personal reference), but Ashley has treated mine like her own. She is flexible with her schedule and she is always very communicative and quickly responsive. She goes above to give Beau the best care and he is always happy to see her.”
“Ruth was an amazing dog walker! She went above and beyond to walk our pup. She provided updates, sent pictures and made us feel at ease while we were away. She's now our preferred dog walker :)”
About: I’ve had dogs and cats all of my life. I have always been the go to sitter for friends and family. I am especially experienced with senior dogs and understand the patience, gentleness and extra care they need. I’ve also trained my own pets from a young age, so I’m comfortable working with both older and energetic puppies. Above all, my husband and I treat every pet like family. I work full-time, and my husband is an independent worker with a flexible schedule, so we tag team pet care throughout the day. Our routine allows us to provide check ins and potty breaks approximately every 2-4 hours. We make sure pets are never left alone for too long and always have the attention they need. We’re also available on weekends and happy to accommodate your pets usual routine as closely as possible. Safety and trust are my top priorities. While I have an unfenced yard, I always use leash and supervise pets closely during outdoor time. I have a calm home environment with open space for pets to walk, play and relax. My senior chihuahua has their own separate room, which helps maintain a peaceful setting and allows me to keep visiting pets comfortable and safe.
“April is wonderful! All three of my fur babies took an immediate liking to her. My pup is a bit shy, but by day 2 was offering up her belly for rubs! She is our go to from here on out.”
About: I've breed chihuahuas an I've also rescued newborn kittens an bottle fed them. Also any animal that I find or see I feed an try to care for them. Pet care is my life an I take care of my furbabies all day. I love to rescue or help any animal in need. ❤️ I treat them like my babies or furry children. I will feed an walk or entertain any animals purposes. Safe an loved at all times.
“Rachelle was so responsive and made me feel so comfortable! It is my first time ever using Rover & I’m glad that she was available. Definitely will be using her services again! Highly recommend!”
“Cassidy was very accommodating, flexible and kind with my fur babies. It was their first time left alone all day in a very long time and my first time using the app and Cassidy was patient with my new navigation of this process and tender hearted to my lonely doggie. Warmed my heart that she sat with my girl and encouraged her to eat her meal even though she was missing her momma. I even needed to add an extra walk when my day went unexpectedly late, and this was no issue.”
About: I completed a four year veterinary program in high school on top of being a lifetime animal lover who tries to gain as much general animal information as possible. With this I have basic skills and knowledge on how to handle dogs professionally. At college, I am my dog’s full time caretaker as well as taking care of three dogs total at home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! I plan on working part time for the summer, but whenever I am not working I am available! My weekly schedule cannot be known until my job posts when I work but I will be able to communicate specifics. I will comply to and rules and regulations that the owners put in place for their animals. I cannot work out of my own home but am more than willing to pet sit or do drop in at the owners home, where their dog will more likely be at home.
About: We Care For Your Animals As If They're Our Own! Trusted Pet Sitting in YOUR Home. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. References. Certified through Pet Sitters International & Red Cross Pet First Aid. Member of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce. Stop-in pet sits, mid day dog walks, overnight pet and house sitting and pet taxi services. Loving care for your animals. Food, water, walks, exercise, lots of love, minor home security if you are away such as bringing in mail and paper, alternating lights & blinds. Watering plants, taking out trash etc. I keep a diary of each visit & will send texts w/ photos. Will care for most domestic animals including reptiles and birds. About this sitter: I've always had two passions: Animals and photography. I've never met an animal I didn't like (unless you consider a tarantula an animal). ;) I am fun, thoughtful, careful, attentive to details, responsible, caring Christian who works and walks with Integrity. Why I love dog sitting I've been a dog lover all my life. I've had dogs of my own and have always loved to take care of family and friend's dogs. I pet sat part time in the late 1980's & have done it full time since 2010. Meet my pets Will care for most domestic animals including reptiles and birds. About my yard I only sit in the client's home, not at my own. This allows the pet to feel more comfortable in their own environment. No travel trauma for pet or owner. Reduced chance for picking up illness as not boarding with other pets. Pets can keep their same feeding & exercise routines. They can also have the familiar sights, sounds & smells that make them feel safe in their own home. My experience administering medication I will administer most medications as long as the pet is friendly and accepting of it. I am available for your let's needs, whether that be stop I'm visits, house sitting and overnight stays and more. I also do pet and family portraiture. I do not care for client's pet in my home, but rather the pet's own home so they feel confident, safe, relaxed and can keep their own routines, surrounded by familiar sights, sounds and smells.
“Cameron was such a great choice for our fur baby. She was very communicative and always kept in touch and sent photos. she helped so much and was very sweet and our baby. We loved her would definitely recommend her and will definitely reach out again in the future. :)”
About: I have had at least one dog my entire life, so over 20 years. I have experience with puppies who were just born, all the way to a pup who is 17 years old - almost as old as me! I have owned multiple dogs at a time, trained my own puppies, and have even had farm animals (cows, pigs, goats, chickens, you name it!) My family and friends have relied on me to care for their pups for years, and I have experience with over 20 breeds including (Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, English Bulldogs, Great Pyrenees, German Shepherds, Mountain Curs, Golden Doodles, Golden Retrievers, Doberman Pinchers, and many more!) I am a 23 year old newly married, dog loving girl! I have a 5 year old English bulldog of my own and her and I are the best buddies! I can assure you, your pup will be just as loved as if it was my own. I absolutely love walking dogs and taking them to the dog park (two of my faves) or simply just playing in the yard. Prior to taking care of your pup, I love for them to get familiar with me, so I will take the on a walk or play with them first. I do not offer overnight services in my personal home, but will visit your home so that your sweet pup (or cat!) feels safe and very familiar with its surroundings. I have found that relocating your pup to a place they have never been can make them very nervous, therefore I simply visit your home where your pup is at the times that you typically feed/water, and take out your pup on a normal basis!
About: Growing up we always had pets and learned how to take care of them. Over the years I have had two ferrets and two large dogs (not at the same time!) Recently I have been doing more pet and house sitting and volunteering for the SPCA. For the SPCA I have walked dogs of all breeds and sizes and helped with adoption and fundraising events. My schedule is very flexible right now. I am talking online classes and can adjust my schedule as needed. That frees me up for walking, drop in visits or sitting. When house sitting, I respect your home and your wishes as a guest. Share with me all the details about how to best care for your furry family members so that I can make the time you are away the most comfortable for them. Currently I am not available for day care or boarding.
About: I have not only owned dogs my whole life but i am in school to work with a variety of animals and have learned so much about different behaviors and caring for different breeds. I have worked in an animal hospital as well as volunteered at several shelters. I have waked neighbors dogs and stayed overnights at family friends to care for their pets for as long as i can remember and am no stranger to the importance of good communication with the owner when they are away from their beloved pet. I have an unusual schedule for work where i conduct data collection on a boat but when i am not at sea then i am able to help out with any pet care needs so just reach out and i can communicate my availability! Unfortunately i do not know far in advance when i will have to work for my job so it is hard to book out for pet care far in advanced. I have cared for many different breeds of dogs with a variety of energy levels and needs. My own huskies have taught me to be extra aware of my surroundings and where they are in relation to what is around as they would try to run off after wild animals and get themselves lost often when they were younger.
About: I grew up with all sorts of pets- dogs, rats, chinchillas, ferrets. I LOVE animals! My dog I grew up with lived to be 17. They fill my soul with joy and I will provide your pet with nothing but love, cuddles, and plenty of food and walks. I am available all summer. I do not sleep over at your house, but check in as often as possible. I plan on following all of your directions clearly and if your pet needs to be crated or gated in a certain place, I will do that. I always make sure pets are safe and healthy and away from any harmful foods/plants/etc. I am available all summer and will do my best to be flexible and as responsive as I can be. :) Mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, etc. I will follow the owner’s rules. Should the pet need to be crated at a certain time, I will do that. I provide plenty of walks and love.
About: We're a couple who love animals of all shapes and sizes, especially cats and dogs! We have experience traveling around the U.S. as pet sitters, Megs currently works at SPCA Florida (an animal welfare nonprofit), and we have five incredible rescue cats of our own. We have experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and temperaments. We also are comfortable caring for cats with a variety of needs and set-ups. We truly just love animals and want the best for each and every one! Megs currently works part-time and LJ has a flexible work-from-home job, which leaves us plenty of room for snuggles and walks and any other kind of pet care! We prioritize the health and well-being of our own cats at home, ensuring they have an enriching environment, high-quality food, a consistent schedule, plenty of attention, and as much play and exercise as they could want. We would love being a part of doing the same for your pets whether that's through drop-in visits or walks!
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Ashley V.
“Ashley has been so great with Beau! It’s not always easy to find someone you can trust to take care of your fur baby when you’re not around (especially without a personal reference), but Ashley has treated mine like her own. She is flexible with her schedule and she is always very communicative and quickly responsive. She goes above to give Beau the best care and he is always happy to see her.”
Ruth M.
Star Sitter
“Ruth was an amazing dog walker! She went above and beyond to walk our pup. She provided updates, sent pictures and made us feel at ease while we were away. She's now our preferred dog walker :)”
Danieris & Julian S.
“Danieris and Julian have done drop in visits and walked my dogs on numerous occasions. They have demonstrated to have experience and been very attentive, caring and reliable.”
April R.
“April is wonderful! All three of my fur babies took an immediate liking to her. My pup is a bit shy, but by day 2 was offering up her belly for rubs! She is our go to from here on out.”
Shelisha F.Star Sitter
“Shelisha is a caring and compassionate person towards people and pets. She has this ability to connect with animals that is truly amazing and endearing. They seem to establish a connection with her almost instantly. I think it has to do with how sensitive towards her and the animal's emotions she is and animals are able to pick up on that. Shelisha has been a great care giver to many pets in the past and will continue to deliver this with a positive frame of mind.”
Rachelle S.
“Rachelle was so responsive and made me feel so comfortable! It is my first time ever using Rover & I’m glad that she was available. Definitely will be using her services again! Highly recommend!”
Nicole P.
“Nicole is awesome! She took amazing care of our puppy and didn’t mind the big puppy energy lol”
Cassidy W.
“Cassidy was very accommodating, flexible and kind with my fur babies. It was their first time left alone all day in a very long time and my first time using the app and Cassidy was patient with my new navigation of this process and tender hearted to my lonely doggie. Warmed my heart that she sat with my girl and encouraged her to eat her meal even though she was missing her momma. I even needed to add an extra walk when my day went unexpectedly late, and this was no issue.”
Joy W.
“Thanks so much taking care of Quincey-sr dog and Endy puppy; different needs; feeding,walking and making sure they were happy and cared for”
Jyana T.
“Jyana is a great choice to walk your dogs or just look after them. Her own dog is always beautifully maintained and well behaved, as well as spoiled and healthy. I trust her entirely with my difficult corgi who has reactivity towards dogs and men as well as typical corgi attitude problems. She also does very well with my cat and respects his boundaries but still loves up on him when he wants it. She is very responsible and reliable and has a great response time. She has had experience working at a vet and is studying animals. She is also very respectful and adaptable to any plans and communications.”
Janet V.
“Janet Vargas was our pet sitter from 2013 until we moved out of state at the end of 2020. She stayed overnight with our dogs and cat on many occasions, sometimes for over a week at a time. My pets were loved and cared for as if they were her own. She was wonderful about staying in touch with us throughout the time we were away, texting pictures and updates on how our furbabies were doing. She also brought our mail in, took our garbage can out on collection day, watered our plants and made sure the pool pump was functioning properly. She really gave us peace of mind that our pets and home were in good hands. Multiple people in our neighborhood also had Janet as their pet sitter and were also pleased with her service.”
Cameron T.Star Sitter
“Cameron was such a great choice for our fur baby. She was very communicative and always kept in touch and sent photos. she helped so much and was very sweet and our baby. We loved her would definitely recommend her and will definitely reach out again in the future. :)”
Kathryn Lynn P.Star Sitter
“We love Kathryn! She is punctual, accommodating and her great communication allows for a seamless stress free experience for Yoda. 10/10 recommend!”
Matilee R.
“For those who are in search of a dog walker that not only is a natural dog lover but a genuine person with integrity that you can trust in your home Matilee from my experience seems to have that animal attractant feature meaning all animals seem to be attracted to and love her. she also takes her time and is truly invested in making sure the pet is well handled and taken care of.”
Jon B.
“Jon as been super professional and is great with our dog who is excitable and can be a handful.”
Mickey M.
“Mickey clearly loves animals and Blinx quickly became her lap cat. When I left he was not eating normally and Mickey noticed that his face was swollen. She took him to the vet for me as I was out of the country. She administered his medication and followed his feeding schedule. I can't imagine how bad his infection would have got if she had not been so attentive. She even emptied and washed his litter box. Next time I need a pet sitter Mickey will be the first person I call.”
Kira P.
“I recently had the pleasure of having Kira care for my dog while I was away for a week, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Kira is an incredibly reliable and attentive person, making sure that my dog, Cooper, was well-fed, exercised, and loved. I received regular updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing that Cooper was in great hands. Kira went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. I highly recommend Kira to anyone looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and caring dog sitter.”
Felicia S.
“Felicia is a very mature, responsible, and kind person. She has always adored animals and I have no doubt that she will provide the best care to your animal. She is able to anticipate needs and will go out of her way to ensure your dog is happy and healthy. I highly recommend her for your dog caregiver needs!”
Megan & Lily P.
About: We're a couple who love animals of all shapes and sizes, especially cats and dogs! We have experience traveling around the U.S. as pet sitters, Megs currently works at SPCA Florida (an animal welfare nonprofit), and we have five incredible rescue cats of our own. We have experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and temperaments. We also are comfortable caring for cats with a variety of needs and set-ups. We truly just love animals and want the best for each and every one! Megs currently works part-time and LJ has a flexible work-from-home job, which leaves us plenty of room for snuggles and walks and any other kind of pet care! We prioritize the health and well-being of our own cats at home, ensuring they have an enriching environment, high-quality food, a consistent schedule, plenty of attention, and as much play and exercise as they could want. We would love being a part of doing the same for your pets whether that's through drop-in visits or walks!
Central Avenue dog parents share their Rover experiences
Cameron was such a great choice for our fur baby. She was very communicative and always kept in touch and sent photos. she helped so much and was very sweet and our baby. We loved her would definitely recommend her and will definitely reach out again in the future. :)
Cassidy was very accommodating, flexible and kind with my fur babies. It was their first time left alone all day in a very long time and my first time using the app and Cassidy was patient with my new navigation of this process and tender hearted to my lonely doggie. Warmed my heart that she sat with my girl and encouraged her to eat her meal even though she was missing her momma. I even needed to add an extra walk when my day went unexpectedly late, and this was no issue.
Clearly my gaggle of animals love Sydney. :) I appreciate the pictures of my big boy on his walk and looking entirely too happy 🤣 Definitely will recommend Sydney to my neighbors and family and look forward to having her in our lives to help take care of the babies. ❤️ Thank you, Sydney!
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