Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
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Top rated Downtown Jacksonville pet sitters
“I trust Rae 100%. My dog immediately felt comfortable with her and she is a highly experienced trainer. She’s professional, on time and will give your dog specialized attention. 10/10 Rae rocks!”

“Karen was great with my new puppy. She was kind, considerate, responsive and caring and followed all instructions well. Will definitely be using her again soon!”

“Jenn was absolutely phenomenal. She truly went above and beyond. I had a last minute request for a dog sitter and thank goodness she was able to help me out. She was extremely responsive, and sent pics of my animals at every visit. On the last day, my dog had an accident, and Jenn went out of her way to get supplies from home, come back, and spotlessly clean it up. She really treated my animals as her own, and I would recommend her a million times. I 1000% will be utilizing her in the future. Biggest thank you to Jenn.”

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.
“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!”

“You were amazing! Thank you so much for taking such great care of Taco! I appreciate your patience with him. You went above and beyond. Your communication was so great. Im so glad to have had someone as attentive and professional as you. 10s across the board!”

“Jada did amazing with our dogs! Not only did she take great care of them but she also played with them, gave us updates on how they each were doing and their general health, and even noticed some non-pet related issues at the home and offered to help fix while we were out of town. Very responsive and professional, highly recommend!”

“Meghan was amazing! My little girl (cat) took to her pretty quickly even though she is normally very shy around strangers. Would highly recommend!”

About: I am a dog lover through and through. I have worked as a dog bather/groomer at PetSmart. I currently work at the Jacksonville Humane Society and love to help every dog and cat in need. I often foster kittens and make sure to take shelter dogs out for days on town to give them a break from their kennels! Animal shelter worker who has an 9-5 but can work around mine and your schedule with Fridays and Saturdays completely free! I work Sunday (10am-5pm)-Thursday (9am-6pm). Available to dog walk, dog sit, and give your dog a friend while you're gone! I prefer to care for pets in their own home but am willing to care for them in mine if necessary, let’s talk about it! I am available for walks, house sitting, and drop ins. I am very flexible in availability and am more than willing to work around a client's schedule and adjust to their needs.
“Kaitlyn was wonderful with my puppy Ernie! She was reliable, caring, and kept me updated with the cutest photos and messages. I could tell she truly cared about him—highly recommend!”

“Highly recommend, she took great care of my cats. Made sure they exercise and have food and water available. Also sended cute pictures (at least one for each kitty) of them with their favorite toys.”

“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!”


“Stacey is so lovely & my boys loved her visits! My golden got lots of fetch time in & I loved getting to see the photos while I was away. Thanks again stacey!”

“Liz was wonderful! She took great care of our elderly cat, Lily, while we were away. Liz noticed her water drinking & eating habits, listened to Lily’s complaints and demands, and did such a great job keeping us updated. We’ll be reaching out to Liz again next time we need a pet sitter!”

About: Welcome! I want to make this experience as PAWsitive as possible. Your pets will go home plotting world domination as they’ve had too good of a time. Just kidding, maybe. - Former Veterinary Technician 👩🏾⚕️🐾 I’m available all week! Please request bookings in advance, though I’m willing to accommodate your needs on a day of basis, must provide thorough communication. I’ll make sure to treat your loved one with the utmost respect as I would an actual child. I have beds, toys, and treats for them.
About: Hii ! I love animals & taking care of them, Im a aspiring veterinarian as well. As a caretaker of your dog I will make sure they are fed and out to potty and play. I always like to play/meet with any dogs I meet, it would be easier and more fun if the owners have their own toys, they know what their pets like. I do not have a cage in my apartment, so if you’d like your animal to be in a cage at my place please provide that yourself. As a teacher, I am currently working full-time looking for a part-time job that calms me. I enjoy taking my dog on walks so I’m happy to do it for others :) I am available to board during the holidays & both during the weekends. I live in a dog friendly apartment building. I also have a female dog myself, 4yo to keep your babies company. If a situation were to ever occur I will separate and crate , one at a time .
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
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 Downtown Jacksonville.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown Jacksonville 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
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.



