Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in College Gardens, Jacksonville, FL
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âRae was wonderful with our 10 week old puppy! We just got him and wanted to make sure he wasnât 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! Weâll definitely be contacting Rae for future visits!!â

âThis 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!â


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

âMy 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!â

âKaren 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!â

âMandy 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 !â

âAwesome! I came back to a happy bunny which doesnât 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!â

âErika 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!â

âChristian 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!!â

âJenna did an amazing job taking care of our fur babies while we were on vacation! They were very responsive, the cats were happy, and Iâd definitely book them again :)â

âI 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.â


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!
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.
âWhen 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.â

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.
About: Iâm 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 Iâm open for that do to me working from home Iâm 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 donât to be on the phones so Iâm 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
âSavannah 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 đâ


âEmily is fantastic! She takes such good care of my kitty, I never need to worry about her when Iâm gone. My cat loves her, and she doesnât love many people haha. I highly recommend her!â

College Gardens pet parents share their Rover experiences
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 đ

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. Itâs clear she truly cares. 10/10 I would definitely recommend her!

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 Hamptonâs 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 heâs able to!

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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 College Gardens.
Rover makes it easy to find College Gardens 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 youâre awayâwhether itâs 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 whoâd love to socialize with their pet sitterâs pets
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