House Sitting in Downtown, Lakeland, FL
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Elizabeth was great to work with. She was on time, followed instructions perfectly and most importantly my pups had a great time with her and were well cared for. Thank you!🙏 we will be happy to have you back.”

“Shawnee really saved the day by being able to take care of my pets at the last minute! She was attentive and kept me updated throughout her stay. I would definitely book her again!”

“The kiddos enjoyed their time with her. On time, good communication, and followed instructions perfectly. It’s so nice to not have to worry when I am away. Thank you!”

“Alison took great care of our dog while we were on vacation. She sent photos and updates so we knew what was going on at home while we were away. I would definitely recommend her!”
About: I've owned and cared for all types of dogs. I've walked and cared for large and small. I've experenced easy, well trained to the most challenging. I love them all. I'm retired, so I can easily work in walks, drop-ins, and sittings during my days. Most days I'm available after 10 A.M., but I'm flexible. I only do care at the pet parent's house, and I follow the guidelines the pet-parent sets because routines are important for consistency. I will always respect your home.
“Jordyn was great! She staying at my place and watched my two dogs while I was on a work trip. She was easy to communicate with and sent pics of my boys throughout her time with them. I will definitely be booking with Jordyn again! Thanks Jordyn.”
About: I have had a big passion for animals since childhood. I grew up with many animals and always dreamed of working with animals. I graduated from university with an associate in veterinary technician. I been working for several years in veterinary medicine and doggy daycare i really have fun and enjoy all my time with them. I’m currently working 3 days per week, usually I’m off on Sunday and the rest of the time at home. My schedule rotates, I do not always have the same days off. I have an empty room only for them, small cage if needed and a porch that they can be around. I’m a pet friendly and I always walk my dog around so he can enjoy the complex.

“We booked Luciano last minute when we were unable to get ahold of our old sitter. He responded quickly and was able to schedule a meet and greet & book us right away. Our pups loved him from the moment he walked in the door and he took such wonderful care of them! He sent photos and updates which allowed us to enjoy our vacation and not worry about our pups while we were gone. He also took great care of our apartment while we were away! If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable and caring pet sitter- look no further! We will definitely be booking Luciano again in the future!”
“Vanessa is our girl!!! We love her and so do our doggos when she comes to take care of them. Our dogs get so excited when they see her and that makes our hearts soar! Vanessa is amazing with our dogs. 11 out of 10 recommend ❤️”

“Sia sat for our young dog at our home for a long vacation and she was wonderful! Teddy loved her, she provided regular updates and photos . She worked with him on playing fetch and taught him “Stop” while on walks. It was comforting to know our dog and our home were well cared for while we were gone. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend anyone else to use Sia if she is available.”

“Alex is truly incredible. Her soft, gentle demeanor combined with her knowledge on how to care for pets makes her a perfect choice. She really helped us out last minute on a holiday weekend. We ( and our fur babies ) look forward to working with her in the future.”

“Mandie is absolutely incredible. Not only does she treat your dog like her own, but she ensures they feel loved like you would yourself. This is the second time Mandie took care of our Bean and I think we found our dog sitter for life. She sends so many pictures and videos and Bean is always so happy when she comes over to see him — I mean really, he gets more excited for her to come over than when my husband and I come home 😅. Mandie is also just a joy of a person who is punctual, clean, flexible with our hectic schedules and we are always happy to have her sit at our house. Seriously don’t think twice, and book Mandie to watch your pup ASAP. You won’t regret it!”

“From day one Christian was professional and willing to work with our not so friendly boy. We got hourly updates with pictures on our animals. One of our animals got sick while we were away and Christian was great with extra cuddles and provided what was needed. We had no worries or hesitations about our kitties and dogs while we were away.”

“Camila was a great pet sitter! She was a great communicator, very polite, and Stella loved her! Highly recommend using Camila! We will be contacting her for our future weekend trips!”

About: I've bred 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. I've also cared for all different type of animals, chickens, baby chick's, an roosters. I've also collected eggs an have taken care of coi fish. I have alot of patience and care for any animal an companion.Furbabies are my passion to keep them safe and loved🙏🏽 Thank you 🐶🐈🐓🐣🐧🐦 Furbabies 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.
About: This job helps me pay my school tuition. So please book with me it would really mean a lot:) I love playing with dogs!! I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 11. I really enjoyed it because I love animals. In the summer I had an internship at a doggy daycare. I would feed, bathe, train puppies and even take care of senior dogs too. I’m currently attending vet assistant school so I have limited availability during the week but open during weekends! I would have free time to have playtime with your wonderful dogs. Also book with me during holidays!! I unfortunately don’t have a fenced yard. But I will definitely keep an extra eye out on yall babies. I would have a fun but also safe environment for these beautiful pets.
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sia sat for our young dog at our home for a long vacation and she was wonderful! Teddy loved her, she provided regular updates and photos . She worked with him on playing fetch and taught him “Stop” while on walks. It was comforting to know our dog and our home were well cared for while we were gone. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend anyone else to use Sia if she is available.

Jyana was a quick response and great at keeping us up to date on the pets’ day. She kept to their routine perfectly and gave them lots of cuddles. Even my very shy cat felt comfortable enough to make an appearance to her towards the end of the day. She was polite and a wonderful house guest as well; I highly recommend and would ask her help in the future

April is great. This is our 2nd time hiring her to care for our 2 dogs and 3 cats. They love her and she goes above and beyond . She takes care of our house also, brings in the mail and packages makes sure everyone is safe and sound. We would recommend her to our family and friends she deserves more than 5 stars.. We will be using her again .Thank you April

Madison made us feel so comfortable leaving our pets for a weekend away! Our doggie had to be on medications this go around and I almost didn’t want to leave her but I trust Madison so much and she did a great job with her care and gave us lots of updates. She’s just the best and all three of our girls love her!!

Janet did a fantastic job caring for our sassy corgi and our anxious hound. She is very caring, professional, and trustworthy. She provided regular updates and pictures of our pets, which was a comfort while we were away. We highly recommend Janet to care for your pets.

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Downtown house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.













