House Sitting in Downtown, Tampa, FL
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Top rated Downtown house sitters
“Zach watched our 3 dogs for us, ages 14, 2 and 1 1/2. He is absolutely the best. Would send us updates and pictures and videos of the dogs. He even cooked them chicken breast and ground beef! Pick up poop in the hard, Did all the laundry before he left which he didn’t need to do of, and without asking, I had planned on doing it. If you are looking for someone who you can 100% and know you due babies are in good hands. Zach is you goto guy! We could not be happier”

“Mariah took great care of my dog. We were living in a new home and she helped him to adjust and become very comfortable and confident in his new environment. She was extremely professional and easy to communicate with before and during her visits. Highly recommend her services!”

“I couldn’t be happier with Kailee and the care my cats, Fiona and Phoebe, received! She was incredibly responsive and responsible, and I truly felt at ease knowing my kittens were in such good hands. Kailee was sweet and caring, took the time to play with them, and sent regular photo updates where you could clearly see how happy and comfortable they were. It was obvious she really connected with them — even my more reserved cat warmed up to her quickly! I will absolutely reach out to her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and trustworthy cat sitter.”

“I highly recommend Jennifer. She is responsible, pleasant, articulate and was great with my dog, Willie. Willie is on daily medicine and a supplement. He also can be anxious about being left behind/alone. She took great care of him! She checked rather than assumed she knew what to do when something came up. I will be looking to have her as a house/dog sitter again.”


“Amy is super sweet & so kind with my dog. She was on time and so great at communicating with me ahead of time. Made for easy setting up of the visit. Zip loved her & we can't wait to use her again in the future!”
“This was Rachel’s second time watching Max and we were just as pleased as the first time. She is super attentive to his needs and routine and sends us plenty of pictures to keep us updated on how he’s doing. Not to mention Max LOVES Rachel and was super excited to see her again.”

“As always Ronnie has been amazing! I will not book with anyone else because my babies are always happy when I get home. Ronnie goes over and above and sends updates everyday throughout the day!”

“Christian is absolutely WONDERFUL! He’s such a pleasure - he’s kind and you can rest easily knowing he’ll treat your pup like they’re his own 🥹 He’s so polite and respectful and keeps in touch. I felt very comfortable with him and he and my pup are new best friends!!!”

“Isabella did an excellent job taking care of my dogs. She was responsible, communicative, and attentive throughout the entire stay. I felt confident knowing my dogs were in good hands. I would definitely book with her again and recommend her to others.”

“Sydney is great! My almost 16 year old, medically complex, dog was in good hands with her. Sydney was able to provide wound care and medication management for Zoey and took great care of our home. We will definitely be booking Sydney again.”

“Sara took great care of our dogs and our house. She was great at communicating, following their schedules, and ensuring they felt loved. She also ensured our house was just as we left it, which is appreciated. Thank you Sara! 🐾”

About: Lots of availability and flexible! I have been pet sitting animals of all ages, sizes, species, and breeds for 20 years. I grew up in an animal loving family and currently have 3 cats and a dog of my own. I can handle small dogs and huge dogs, and know how to care for skittish, overactive, and reactive pets. I will treat you babies like my own. I am experienced in giving medicine, wound care, nail cutting, light grooming, and training/reinforcement for dogs and cats. I have grooming supplies on hand and my animals are great with others if socialization is an important part of your pet’s care. I have rescued and fostered numerous animals over the years who I have found forever homes for, and I have a great relationship with local vets. Experience watching cats, dogs (no weight max, I am very comfortable with large dogs), geckos, bearded dragons, ball pythons, hamsters, guinea pigs, bunnies, fish, turtles, hermit crabs, and open to any others! Currently a graduate student at USF so I have a lot of flexible availability during the week that’d I’d love to carve out for your fur baby! I’m a graduate student with a very predictable schedule so I’ll be able to carve out regular and predictable time for your pets which is essential for building a good relationship. I’m able to visit your pet multiple times a day, and I spend an ample amount of time on enrichment (mental and physical) as well as just regular feedings. I live in a house in a very walkable area of town near a lot of parks, and a short driving distance from a couple dog parks. I have a fenced in yard that I can bring your dog to have play dates with my dog if that’s something your dog would enjoy. I have three dog-friendly and cat-friendly cats in my home as well. I play with my animals at least 20 minutes three times a day and try to play with client’s pets for 20min every time I visit as well!
“We had an amazing experience!! He went above and beyond for Mr. Kitty while we were away, giving him tons of attention, keeping us updated with photos and videos, and making sure Mr Kitty was completely comfortable the whole time. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our furrbaby was in such caring hands. We’ll definitely be rebooking again. Highly recommend!!!”

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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.







