Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Lakeland, FL
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“Ruth did an amazing job caring for my dogs. They can be difficult with one being just a puppy and the other being older and very nervous but she did an excellent job making sure they were taken care of.”
About: I have lived with dogs my whole life and have cared for dogs consistently since I was 15, I now have my own cat and have cared for him for the past 3 years. I am a full time student but I have plenty of time between classes and the whole days during weekends which gives me plenty of time to care for any furry friends! I have a friendly 3year old cat who loves all animals. I live in a pretty big apartment that is gated as well as I can walk the dogs around the neighborhood which is safe and friendly. If you have venmo, I charge 5$ less because Rover takes 20% of my earnings, just a PSA.
“April was amazing. Very professional. Took care of any changes we had immediately. Our Animal kingdom loved her, and she loved taking care of them. She was always on time for her drop-ins and she checked in and checked out perfectly. She let us know of any issues, a and took care of them immediately. Such a pleasure knowing that we could relax knowing our pets would be well cared for. We were able to concentrate on our family. We will most definitely book with her again.”
“Kylee is a great sitter. She was very loving and attentive to my threw kitties. She went above and beyond for us. We can't recommend her enough. 🐱💖”
“Cameron was wonderful. She took pictures and provided individual updates with each visit. She was timely for her visits and responsive via messaging. And most importantly our boy seemed happy 😊”
“Sia was wonderful! Our pup is a little shy at first, and Sia was so patient and warm while Apple warmed up to her. She gave detailed explanation of what they did together, and took many pictures to show our sweet happy pup in her care! I am so glad to have found Sia, and I will definitely be using her again!”
“Mikayla did a wonderful job walking our three Boxer dogs, Frankie, Xena and Ducky. Two out of 3 of our dogs can be a handful at times. But she did a great job! Thank you!!”
About: Hi my name is Rachelle! I’ve walked and watched most dogs since I was seventeen my love for dogs and animals are my passion. I’ve had animals such as goats, dogs, ducks you name it since I was little! I can’t wait to meet you and your fur babies! I have a year and a half German shepherd who has very high energy so we spend most of our time in the yard playing fetch and going on walks My German shepherd requires a lot of walks and running through out the day it makes for a very fun day especially to see her so happy! I make sure everything is ok while I am walking them, make sure I have plenty of water with me and it’s not too hot for them
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!
“Kathryn did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs and cat while we were on vacation. She sent daily pictures and updates and we highly recommend her.”
“Gabriela gave me complete peace of mind to travel to Alabama for my daughter’s wedding. From the moment she appeared for a pre-visit I had complete confidence she would not only fill my cat’s bowl but also understand that Pico needed to spend time purring in someone’s lap twice a day. She faithfully sent photos and videos. I will definitely ask Gabriela to hang out with Pico again when I need to leave town.”
“Would book Natalie again. She was professional and Moses Kitty was well taken care of. Natalie went out of her way to do extra little things like tidying up; great about communicating and sending pics. This was Moses first time being alone for an extended period but Natalie made sure that he was well taken care of.”
“Bridget took such great care of our 15 year old cat while we were out of town. We highly recommend her for anyone in need of a sitter - we’ll definitely be reaching out to her every time we do!”
“I haven’t used this service before and I was extremely nervous since I have an anxious dog but Alison knew exactly how to make him feel comfortable.”
“Thank you for taking care of Kupah.”
“Alberto was wonderful! Warm, friendly, fantastic with my dogs and extremely knowledgeable with tons of experience. He is very trustworthy, professional and easy to communicate with. He showed up when scheduled and my dogs loved getting to spend time with him---plus he brought treats! I highly recommend!”
About: I have taken care of dogs for the last 11 years. Currently, I have a Boston Terrier who I helped potty train. I also have an Island dog known as a pot cake. I enjoy walking them and playing frisbee, tug, ball etc. with them. I will take excellent care of your pets, and I am reliable, and trustworthy. I am attending college but will have a lot of free time before or after classes, and I am available on the weekends and holidays. I have a fenced in yard. I can also crate or let your pet sleep where they normally would sleep. I also enjoy walking them.
“Madison is a fantastic sitter! These are the things that stood out to me: - Madison was very punctual. We asked her for daily visits for our young cat Chidi and she was there at the same time every day. - The photos that Madison posted were amazing and I will cherish them forever. She also sent videos. - The Rover cards were detailed and I looked forward to them every day - I can tell Chidi loved her! We adopted him during the pandemic so he only knows us and a couple other people and I was worried he wouldn’t want to interact but he looked to be happy in the photos and videos. Will definitely book Madison again if she’s available.”
“Sue is great with Daphne and even after a while away they just picked right back up. Sue was accommodating with a last minute request I had. I appreciate that.”
About: I have had Pets of all kinds my whole life. I have rescued, fostered, rehomed, I am really good with animals and I love them I am a self employed person and I have some freedom. I have time to help care for other animals right now and I love it I am able to come and visit multiple times a day and walk and feed and take care of anything that needs to be done
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1. Ruth M.
“Ruth did an amazing job caring for my dogs. They can be difficult with one being just a puppy and the other being older and very nervous but she did an excellent job making sure they were taken care of.”
2. Sydney S.
“Sydney is the most responsible pet owner I know! As a loving mother to her dog, Charlie, and cat, Henry, Sydney demonstrates the ability to not only care for multiple pets in the home, but also foster loving relationships with each of them and ensure they are both happy and healthy. Henry and Charlie have everything they need and more! I would definitely trust Sydney to care for my own pets, as well as recommend her to others looking for a responsible, fun, and compassionate caregiver.”
3. April R.
“April was amazing. Very professional. Took care of any changes we had immediately. Our Animal kingdom loved her, and she loved taking care of them. She was always on time for her drop-ins and she checked in and checked out perfectly. She let us know of any issues, a and took care of them immediately. Such a pleasure knowing that we could relax knowing our pets would be well cared for. We were able to concentrate on our family. We will most definitely book with her again.”
4. Kylee E.
“Kylee is a great sitter. She was very loving and attentive to my threw kitties. She went above and beyond for us. We can't recommend her enough. 🐱💖”
5. Cameron T.
“Cameron was wonderful. She took pictures and provided individual updates with each visit. She was timely for her visits and responsive via messaging. And most importantly our boy seemed happy 😊”
6. Sia M.
“Sia was wonderful! Our pup is a little shy at first, and Sia was so patient and warm while Apple warmed up to her. She gave detailed explanation of what they did together, and took many pictures to show our sweet happy pup in her care! I am so glad to have found Sia, and I will definitely be using her again!”
7. Mikayla B.
“Mikayla did a wonderful job walking our three Boxer dogs, Frankie, Xena and Ducky. Two out of 3 of our dogs can be a handful at times. But she did a great job! Thank you!!”
8. Rachelle S.
“To whome it may conern, Rachelle has watched our dogs for us on numerous occasions. She has watched them for days at a time when we have gone out of town, and she is also willing to go by the house and let them out, feed them and take them for a walk. We enjoy Rachelle. She is a pleasant young woman and has been very always been reliable and caring. We have never had any issues and certainly trust her with our precious fur babies. She is willing to facetime too and we really like that! I certainly reccomend her as a reliable dog sitter and our pups do too! God Bless”
9. 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!
10. Kathryn Lynn P.
“Kathryn did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs and cat while we were on vacation. She sent daily pictures and updates and we highly recommend her.”
11. Gabriela H.
“Gabriela gave me complete peace of mind to travel to Alabama for my daughter’s wedding. From the moment she appeared for a pre-visit I had complete confidence she would not only fill my cat’s bowl but also understand that Pico needed to spend time purring in someone’s lap twice a day. She faithfully sent photos and videos. I will definitely ask Gabriela to hang out with Pico again when I need to leave town.”
12. Natalie Y.
“Would book Natalie again. She was professional and Moses Kitty was well taken care of. Natalie went out of her way to do extra little things like tidying up; great about communicating and sending pics. This was Moses first time being alone for an extended period but Natalie made sure that he was well taken care of.”
13. Bridget L.
“Bridget took such great care of our 15 year old cat while we were out of town. We highly recommend her for anyone in need of a sitter - we’ll definitely be reaching out to her every time we do!”
14. Alison N.
“I haven’t used this service before and I was extremely nervous since I have an anxious dog but Alison knew exactly how to make him feel comfortable.”
15. Carly B.
“Thank you for taking care of Kupah.”
16. Alberto Q.
“Alberto was wonderful! Warm, friendly, fantastic with my dogs and extremely knowledgeable with tons of experience. He is very trustworthy, professional and easy to communicate with. He showed up when scheduled and my dogs loved getting to spend time with him---plus he brought treats! I highly recommend!”
17. Jon B.
“Jon is a very caring, dependable, and trustworthy person. I have seen him take very good care of single dogs, homes with multiple dogs, and homes with cats. Jon loves animals and takes pride in providing great care for all animals. He loves walking dogs, playing different activities with them, and caring for them. pets are his passion.”
18. Madison F.
“Madison is a fantastic sitter! These are the things that stood out to me: - Madison was very punctual. We asked her for daily visits for our young cat Chidi and she was there at the same time every day. - The photos that Madison posted were amazing and I will cherish them forever. She also sent videos. - The Rover cards were detailed and I looked forward to them every day - I can tell Chidi loved her! We adopted him during the pandemic so he only knows us and a couple other people and I was worried he wouldn’t want to interact but he looked to be happy in the photos and videos. Will definitely book Madison again if she’s available.”
19. Sue R.
“Sue is great with Daphne and even after a while away they just picked right back up. Sue was accommodating with a last minute request I had. I appreciate that.”
20. Amy D.
“Amy over the years has rescued several dogs and cats. One of the dogs was dropped off at a convenience store, Amy named her Sophie. She gave her a stable home and was a very loving pet.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 286 pet sitters in Downtown. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Downtown pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Downtown have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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
There are 286 pet sitters in Downtown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Downtown, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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