Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in College Gardens, Jacksonville, FL

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Sitter Profile Image: Rae K.
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Rae K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 96 reviews
45 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32202

“Rae was wonderful with our 10 week old puppy! We just got him and wanted to make sure he wasn’t overwhelmed with being in the crate while we were at work for a few days before having time off with him for the holidays. We felt so much better with her letting him out, and she was wonderful with him! We’ll definitely be contacting Rae for future visits!!”

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Julia H.
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Jada T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 324 reviews
102 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Mid-Westside, Jacksonville, FL, 32209

“This was our second time having Jada watch our cat. Jada was very reliable and communicative. She was also great at troubleshooting and ensuring our cat was hydrated and safe. Definitely recommend her for all your pet sitting needs!”

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Amanda C.
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Katie G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 159 reviews
41 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“Katie is the best sitter! Super communicative and shows that she cares for my dog. I’ve used Katie as a sitter on many occasions and will continue to do so. I highly recommend booking with Katie!”

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Juan J.
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Patrick D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

“My babies love Patrick, it's so nice to see them happy when he comes and visits my boys! He is always on time and creates play time with both of them!”

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Karen A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
26 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Marco, Jacksonville, FL, 32207

“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!”

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Nicolas M.
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Mandy H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
30 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“Mandy was so great! We loved the pic updates. It was our first time using rover and the updates gave us reassurance that our fur babies were in good hands and being taken care of. We were so grateful tht she was able to extend our booking and allow us to enjoy a couple more days on a much needed vacation ! Would def recommend and rebook in the future. Thanks again Mandy !”

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Charles L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Brooklyn, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

“Came through for me and my boys in my time of need. Forever grateful!”

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Tracy A.
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Maverick J.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

“Maverick was flexible on a short notice request and easy to make plans with. I would book again with Maverick!”

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AmandaLynn F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
16 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

“Awesome! I came back to a happy bunny which doesn’t happen always. Amanda took great care of my rabbit and even fed my fish for me. I would gladly ask her to watch my kids again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Erika P.
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Erika P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“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!”

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Andrea D.
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Christian G.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 172 reviews
64 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“Christian was amazing and my dogs LOVED her!! Will definitely be using her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy person to watch your furbabies! She's the best!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna H.
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Jenna H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
16 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32207

“Jenna did an amazing job taking care of our fur babies while we were on vacation! They were very responsive, the cats were happy, and I’d definitely book them again :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shira S.
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Shira S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32204

“I am thrilled to have found Shira! She is a lovely person and my cats warmed up to her immediately. Even my elderly, former feral cat loved her. She was quick to communicate about a potential issue with one of the kitties on the first day and it was solved almost immediately. I came home to relaxed and happy cats with immaculate dishes and litter-boxes. It is clear that Shira loves animals and I feel so at peace knowing that I have someone trustworthy to watch my babies in the future.”

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Amy E.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

About: I love all animals. I lost my bull mastif/lab mix, Honey Bear, in February 2018. She was 12 1/2 yo. As well as my tabby, Eli, who was 19y/o, in March 2020. I am not ready for a new pupor kitten, so I thought this would provide an avenue to express my love for animals as well as help others. One of my favorites is dog walking. Because I work from home I am able to invest more outdoor activities for your furbabies. I do not have a fenced yard, however I am close to areas that can accomodate. I am very attentive and experienced to handling larger dog breeds and cats. If you are looking for someome that will love your pets as her own, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

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Pamela M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32205

About: I have cared for many animals over the past 18 years while managing a pet resort. I have also walked dogs during my lunch hour. I recently retired after 18 years in veterinary medicine and managing pet resort. I have always loved animals and have 6 dogs of my own. I have a 6 foot fenced yard and have 6 dogs of my own. My dogs are dog friendly and go to daycare often and play.

Sitter Profile Image: Meghan B.
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Meghan B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 162 reviews
45 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“When I came home from my trip, my kitten was extremely relaxed and chill. Overall, i could definately tell she was stressed with me being gone, but also extremely comforted by having Meghan drop in! She was extemely normal, happy and elated when I got home. Would recommend Meghan if you want your pet to be in good hands.”

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Abbigail R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
12 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32254

About: Hi friends! First let me say, thank you for considering me as a potential caretaker for your fur babies. I take my job very seriously with heart and compassion. I have had a life surrounded by pets ever since I can remember. I have trained German Shepards with my uncle, done volunteer work with kittens and care for three disabled pets of my own currently. I also work at the humane society with many animals in need. At home and work, I am relied on for bathing, feeding, walking, medication and more. I have experience with all ages and temperaments of animals. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile, I hope your needs are perfectly met! My schedule does vary but I am mostly available early mornings and late afternoons however I always keep my calendar updated for so you can get the most accurate bookings. I genuinely care for your pets comfort and believe in treating them with true respect. I am extremely patient and fantastic at deescalating tough situations. I am able to administer medications and crate dogs when needed.

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tanae f.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
New Town, Jacksonville, FL, 32209

About: I’m a young single mother of two kids who loves dogs. I have had pets since I was little. I work from home bored all day so why not have a dog to play with and take my mind off things. I also want to teach my kids responsibilities and what better way then having them help out with a pet. I dog sit for my friends and family all the time. I have a nice back yard for your pet to play in. Your pet will have the whole house to play and lay around. If you need me to come to your house I’m open for that do to me working from home I’m open all day and night. We also have a mix breed from the shelter, she is super friendly and loves to play. I work from home off the phones so i'm able to do a little more, So my puppy is out all day and night. My whole yard is fenced in, and your dog will two playmates my puppy peppa and my 4yr old daughter. And she loves dogs. they will play all day I work from home so my schedule is open to care for a dog. I don’t to be on the phones so I’m able to get up and play or let the dogs outside My house has a fenced in yard for them to play around. I have a nice house for them to run and play around in. I have carpet so if no bed your pet will be on a soft floor

Sitter Profile Image: Savannah N.
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Savannah N.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“Savannah was awesome! I got ants in my cat food the day before leaving for vacation and she was game to follow my admittedly strange instructions on how to keep ants out of the cat food. She sends great pictures and updates. She's definitely a person to trust with your pets while you're away! 10/10 😊”

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Emily P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 135 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

“Emily is fantastic! She takes such good care of my kitty, I never need to worry about her when I’m gone. My cat loves her, and she doesn’t love many people haha. I highly recommend her!”

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Amber was fabulous. My cats actually warmed up to her very quickly which is unusual. She kept me updated at each visit. I would definitely recommend her and will continue to ask her to care for my kitties when I am out of town.

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Carol B.
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First time using a pet sitter other than family and couldn’t have been more pleased with Jenn. Will definitely request her again for future needs.

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Carla B.
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Meredith was wonderful! We needed someone to watch our cat Ollie last minute and she was super responsive and detail oriented. Would def recommend!!

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kayleigh r.
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Maverick was great. Went above and beyond taking care of my kitties! Sent updates and cleaned the litter!! Will use him again.

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Kati V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took wonderful care of our dog. Very responsive and informative about his drop ins. Would highly recommend him and definitely hire him again

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Ty B.
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Savannah was awesome! I got ants in my cat food the day before leaving for vacation and she was game to follow my admittedly strange instructions on how to keep ants out of the cat food. She sends great pictures and updates. She's definitely a person to trust with your pets while you're away! 10/10 😊

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Monica D.
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Madeline was amazing and sent constant pictures and updates! This was our first time leaving our pups and she eased our anxiety about leaving them.

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Willie E.
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Brenda was fantastic at taking care of my two little pups. They can be anxious and high energy but she took care of them like a champ!

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Daisy T.
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Meg took great care of my two cats while I was away - she took photos and videos and provided me with updates. I highly recommend her!

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Jean T.
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Alyssa is so patient with my dogs and takes her time making them feel comfortable. So grateful to her and looking forward to a long future of working together!!! Highly recommend her services. I fully entrust her with the care of my fur babies

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Alexandria S.
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Ashley was great! She was super flexible with our crazy schedule and the doggos loved her. Would definitely recommend!

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Kelly G.
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I needed someone to drop in on Brodie over the weekend while I was traveling, and Jess was absolutely wonderful! She was so kind, and her communication was excellent from start to finish. She was even happy to have a FaceTime call before the first visit, which gave me great peace of mind. Jess came by four times in total, always on time, and sent tons of pictures and videos so I could see how happy my boy was with her. It’s clear she truly cares. 10/10 I would definitely recommend her!

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nduncan01
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing! Helped me out last minute. Took wonderful care of my dog. Very trustworthy and reliable. I would absolutely ask her to take care of my dog in the future!

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Rebecca H.
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Excellent service as always! Jenny goes above and beyond to make sure the "Lil's" are well taken care of!

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Charity B.
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Anna is wonderful! She's kind, professional, and takes good care of our pup when we need someone to walk him.

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Nina K.
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Kelsey saved us! She took care of my diabetic dog while I was out of town. She checked his blood sugar and gave him insulin two times a day for 13 days. She is loving and thoughtful towards the pets.

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Emily F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is my first time trusting a stranger to take care of my fur baby and Julia was exceptional. I felt comfortable with her dropping in to check on and feed my lil buddy. She was very commutative but not overbearing. Definitely will be booking her again

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Bryan S.
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Edward was amazing with Ittie and Peaches. They really liked him. Super professional and gave me updates on them every time he checked on them. Will definitely book him again.

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BJ A.
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Hampton is so wonderful! My (normally shy) cat trusts him and is totally comfortable with him which is such a treat and a testament to Hampton’s gentleness. Hampton is always so communicative and lovely and provides the best updates. He even goes so far as to tidy up litter box and take out trash, which I so appreciate! I will continue booking him as long as he’s able to!

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Emory C.
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Brittany is great! Very nice, willing to work with your schedule. My pup needs meds at the same time everyday and she has been amazing with providing them!

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Haley W.
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