Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In East Tampa

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Sitter Profile Image: Danni L.
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Danni L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
36 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33610

My two girl kitties just LOVED Danni! While I was away I received the sweetest messages and cutest pictures of my fur babies, Callie and Charlie! I’m so thankful Danni took such great care of my girls while I was out of town. I will definitely be booking with her in the future… and recommend you do too!

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Lauren T.
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Brian A.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Temple Park, Tampa, FL, 33617

Brian you are amazing thanks for coming on last minute notice🤩🤩👋🏻

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Emma F.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
188 reviews
54 repeat clients
9 years of experience
East Tampa, Tampa, FL, 33603

Emma was incredible. Emma was able to do a drop in SUPER last minute - got to my house incredibly fast and did an amazing job! Highly highly recommend and we will be using Emma in the future!!

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Rachael S.
Sitter Profile Image: Annaliese M.
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Annaliese M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Tampa Palms, Tampa, FL, 33647

About: I've been on and off pet sitting since I was seven. I grew up with all kinds of dogs with all kinds of needs. I'm especially good with blind, deaf and senior pups. This is a full time gig, so taking care of your animals is my top priority! Any time, any day, I will be there for your furry friends! I can walk your dogs multiple times a day if needed. Whatever you need I will happily do. Just say the word and I'm on it!

Sitter Profile Image: Brianna C.
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Brianna C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33602

Brianna was amazing and had so much patience for my cat who is a little nervous around new people. I'll definitely be calling her again!

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Iliana A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33610

Lliana was absolutely amazing. She communicated constantly and took great care of our dog. She reassured us and made sure our dog was okay even when he was scared of the fireworks outside. 100% recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Summer M.
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Summer M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
16 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Downtown, Tampa, FL, 33602

We had a great experience with Summer! She came to our home for an hour to walk, feed, and spend some playtime with our dog - and everything went perfectly. She arrived on time, followed all our instructions carefully, and most importantly, our dog was happy and well cared for. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our pup was in such good hands. We would definitely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter :-)

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria H.
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Victoria H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33603

Victoria did a great job checking in with my cat Tess. I would definitely hire Victoria again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaron H.
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Aaron H.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Temple Park, Tampa, FL, 33620

Very polite and understanding of pets needs. From the meet and greet to actual sitting, my Dog got a big and he was more than understanding in his new diet. Always giving updates and feedback on his walks. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bethany B.
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Bethany B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riverside Heights, Tampa, FL, 33603

Bethany is great to work with! She was very attentive to our animals needs and seemed to get along really well with them! We’d love to have her as a sitter in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis L.
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Alexis L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Channelside, Tampa, FL, 33602

Alexis was fantastic! She was great with my dog and communicated very well about when she was visiting and how the dog was doing. Would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kory T.
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Kory T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
15 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Old Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL, 33610

Kory was great with our pets!

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Erika D.
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Payton D.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Channelside, Tampa, FL, 33602

About: Caring for pets has always been one of my greatest joys. I love spending time with animals, whether it's a leisurely stroll around the block, playing fetch at the park, or giving them plenty of pets/belly rubs at home. Growing up with dogs, and gaining experience with a variety of dogs (&cats!) since then, has made me confident and attentive in providing personalized care. I've also had the pleasure of regularly volunteering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay where I walk, play, and give lots of love to dogs in need. From energetic pups to more relaxed seniors, I've gotten to know the different needs and personalities of many dogs. With me, your pet is guaranteed to be treated like family! I have a flexible schedule and work different hours each day, which allows me to accommodate pets with varying needs. I am able to provide care for your pet before work or during the late afternoons and evenings once I'm off. I also am off on Friday's which gives me extra availability to spend with your pet. I'm happy to work around your pet's needs and adjust to a schedule that works for you. Your pet's safety and comfort are my top priority. I ensure a secure environment at all times, whether at home or during walks, and follow any specific instructions you provide for your pet's care. I'm a responsible and trustworthy sitter, and I always treat each pet as if they were my own. You can have peace of mind knowing your pet is in caring and capable hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Alina R.
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Alina R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
11 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Old Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL, 33610

Alina is reliable and she is great with Pablo. She treats him like family and cares for him exceptionally. She communicates promptly and openly. She’s a trusted sitter and someone I know I can count on to care for my baby.

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Taina R.
Sitter Profile Image: Katie D.
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Katie D.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
41 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33605

Katie is outstanding! She is extremely kind and takes very good care your pet. She leaves great detailed updates and she takes awesome pictures! Katie gave me great peace of mind while I was on a family vacation. 1,000% would recommend her!!!

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Kaitlyn D.
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AJ P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL, 33604

AJ is like a cat whisperer! He is compassionate, professional, and highly communicative with all creatures of our home. We are always comforted in travel knowing we can safely and reliably leave our kitties and their medication needs in AJ’s care.

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Taylor R.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda & Matthew K.
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Amanda & Matthew K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
16 repeat clients
25 years of experience
South Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL, 33603

So kind and responsive! Amanda and Matt sent pictures and kept in touch with me every time they stopped in for our 4 dogs. I will definitely contact them again the next time we are out of town. Thank you so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brooklyn H.
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Brooklyn H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33613

Brooklyn was amazing! She was attentive, sent pictures every day & I felt really comfortable with her watching my fur baby 🐱 thank you Brooklyn!

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Talia G.
Sitter Profile Image: Sammie S.
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Sammie S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Tampa, FL, 33617

Sammie did an outstanding job caring for our two dogs. She was very responsive, timely, and an effective communicator. This was our first time using Rover and it was a fantastic experience. The app is so easy to use, and we love the Rover cards.

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie B.
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Natalie B.
Star Sitter
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Channelside, Tampa, FL, 33602

Natalie was amazing with my dog Ralo! He was so happy to see her, and she gave him so much love and attention during their visit. She stayed the full hour, sent plenty of updates, and even took him for a walk. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in great hands. Highly recommend — I’ll definitely be booking her again!

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Jazmine C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie knows a lot about cats and is extremely reliable! It's comforting to have an experienced cat sitter when your kitties aren't used to strangers in their home.

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Viktoria Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My first experience on Rover...AJ is absolutely wonderful with my frenchie! Check ins are on time and so thorough, it is an absolute delight to know my fur baby is getting some loving and checked on while I am away. HIGHLY recommend 10/10 ✨️

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Sarah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Margaret was awesome as always, took great care of my little ones, and her photos always brightened my day. My cats adore her too, even though they’re usually not very social.

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Maryam T.
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Bethany was amazing! She provides excellent communication and our cats were so happy with her. We will definitely book with her again!!

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amanda l.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kory is my cat's best friend!! Super reliable, and so nice!! He even brought in the mail and put my trash out for me while I was out of town. Goes above and beyond!

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Amanda A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tina went above and beyond to take care of our cat. She takes great photos and very detailed notes, making sure to address every single care instruction that we gave her. She was accommodating when I had to add a couple extra feeding instructions at the last minute, and responded to all messages promptly. Certainly made my gf and I less stressed, would 100% recommend.

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Raphael B.
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I am so happy for the care my dog got while I was away!! She was so sweet and kept me updated on everything.

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Emma P.
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Amanda did an amazing job taking care of my cat Teddy! He has been going through a lot and is on new medication, but Amanda gave him his meds no problem. She was great at scooping his litter box and cleaning up after him. She’s an amazing sitter, will definitely use again!

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Emma B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliana was amazing, gave so much love to my cats while I was away on a weekend trip! She made sure to give them plenty of pets and play time while sending me update pictures! She even cleaned up a big mess made by one of my kitties! Thank you!!

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Cayla H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was great and very patient in getting to know the kitties! Super reliable and sweet. Will continue to use her.

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Hope R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Presli is so great with my boys! This was my second time having her watch them. She’s a great communicator, the boys love seeing her, and she’s always flexible with me when my travel plans change.

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Courtney M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was great! We met before our trip, and she was wonderful to work with. She was thorough in her updates when visiting our cats. I would happily ask her back to watch our cats.

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Michelle P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you again for taking care of my boy. You are amazing and he loves seen you. We really appreciate it.

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Alexandra S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for Oakley. She was reliable, communicative, sent great updates/photos, and clearly cared about him like he was her own. Oak can be high energy and she handled him perfectly. It gave me a ton of peace of mind knowing he was in good hands while I was away. Highly recommend and will absolutely book again.

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Nate W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fabulous caretaker. I have a very shy cat. Shelby never sees him but Lester sure comes out for his treat as soon as Shelby leaves. I never worry about Lester as I get a picture daily and all chores are complete.

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Rebecca D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda is amazing! I always feel better knowing she is watching my cat. High level of attention to detail and she is very caring. Highly recommend her.

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Vishaka A.
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I’ll never stop giving Bekah 5 stars. She goes above and beyond every time and makes me feel so much better about leaving my senior cat. I’m so grateful for her!

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Erin B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our second time booking with Natalie and our cats love her! She’s always very communicative, and on time. She is very trustworthy and a great person to watch your pets.

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Emily P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dogs like Karen and enjoyed having her stop by to let them out out in the yard to play a little fetch and stretch their legs.

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Patrick
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Evanette was super responsive, followed all of our requests, and overall great to our doggo! He loved her right away! She exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to utilizing her services again soon!

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Kiandra J.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in East Tampa on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 7,719 pet sitters in East Tampa. 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, 88% of East Tampa pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in East Tampa 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 East Tampa.

Rover makes it easy to find East Tampa 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 7,719 pet sitters in East Tampa on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In East Tampa, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.