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“Angelica did an amazing job with our 3 fur kids and our home! She communicated clearly and provides updates with the pups. She was kind and respectful of our animals and home. We would absolutely have her sit again!”


“Melissa was a wonderful dog sitter to our fur baby, Rambo. She was friendly, professional and very responsive. She gave us updates while we were away and spent quality time with Rambo, which really set our minds at ease.”


“Lindsey was super! Puppies were happy and well cared for while we were gone and we got regular updates even over a busy Thanksgiving week. Lindsey is an excellent communicator, asking questions about things along the way both prior to and during the pet sitting sessions. She took nice care of the house, and was just wonderful to work with. THANK YOU LINDSEY!”


“Orin is a great pet sitter! She was very responsive to our needs and communicated with us regularly while we were away. Our pups definitely want her to come back.”


“McKenna and Kelly took such good care of my babies and gave them so much attention. They sent lots of pictures and updates. I was able to have piece of mind on my trip knowing they were so well cared for. I can’t thank them enough and will definitely keep them in mind for the future!”


“Lola It was amazing, while we were passing through Sarasota, we left my little Maltese with her for 3 days to enjoy the beach, she went to our hotel and stayed with him there, she is punctual and responsible, we do not speak English, but it was easy to communicate with her, we will miss you Lola, we will be back soon! On the last day my friend was going to arrive at the beach with her baby dog, and she also took care of him along with my baby! She is amazing!”


“Morgan did a wonderful job staying in our home with our 2 Bichon's for a 3 day and 3 night stay. We have a high energy (not always easy!) puppy and a much older dog who has poor eyesight and also needs to be "protected" from the puppy. It's not an easy job. Morgan was so warm, loving, positive, and on top of everything! She clearly takes her role as a professional seriously and she confidently followed all of our notes and gave our dogs lots of love and attention. She is extremely responsive to all communications and answered all questions we had, gave us updates any time, and was honest about how our dogs were doing (like when they weren't eating well she told us). That gave us a lot of peace of mind. The dogs clearly adored her and we came home to our house in perfect shape and healthy happy pups. We will definitely be using Morgan again!”


About: I offer personalized, loving care for both dogs and cats, always focusing on their unique needs and routines for ultimate comfort, happiness, and absolute safety. I am a college student, but I have a very flexible schedule. I only have to be on campus 3 days a week for a few short hours. I will meticulously follow your pet's exact schedule for feeding, walks, playtime, and medications, ensuring their familiar routine is undisturbed. Your pet receives personalized, loving care right in the comfort and security of their own home, promoting happiness and well-being.

About: What sets me apart is my lifelong passion and natural connection with animals of all kinds. I grew up with Yorkies and cats, and I currently share my home with two retired rescue greyhounds. I've also spent time around large breeds like English Mastiffs, so I’m confident handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments. I have a calm, patient energy that helps pets feel safe and comfortable—whether they’re shy, senior, or full of puppy energy. I understand how important it is for your pet to feel at ease while you're away, and I’m fully committed to creating that sense of home and routine for them. From administering medications to taking gentle walks or just being a warm presence, I treat every pet as if they were my own. Pet care is already a natural part of my daily life. I start and end each day with walks and quality time with my two retired greyhounds, so caring for animals is woven into my routine. Whether it’s feeding, walking, giving medication, or just sitting with them for comfort and companionship, I genuinely enjoy every part of it. I work from home and have a flexible schedule, which allows me to give pets the attention, care, and consistency they need—whether it’s daily drop-ins, overnight stays, or weekend visits. Making animals feel loved and secure is something I take pride in, and it never feels like a task—it’s something I truly love. Whether I'm caring for pets in my home or yours, my goal is always the same: to make them feel safe, loved, and as comfortable as possible. I follow each pet's routine closely—feeding schedules, walk times, play preferences, and any special needs like medication or extra quiet time. In your home, I’m respectful of your space and keep things tidy and consistent, so your pet feels secure while you're away. I take the time to get to know their personality and provide calm companionship, play, and affection based on what they enjoy. In my home, pets are treated like family. I create a peaceful, pet-friendly environment with soft spaces to relax, lots of love, and a routine that helps reduce stress. Whether they need extra snuggles, slow-paced walks, or a little patience, I meet them where they are—physically and emotionally.

About: I’ve been a vet tech for many years. I’ve worked emergency and general practice. I take pride in my care and in my work and strive for comfort. I primarily pet sitting full-time, and I am readily available at all times. I enjoy spending time with your pets and them having the company. I like to spend time with your pets so they feel at home. I treat them as my own. I make sure they get all the snuggles.

“Courtney helped us out with our dogs while I had surgery. She came over super early and stayed until we were on our way home. She was really good with my girl, Jasmine and followed our instructions perfectly.”


About: I love animals! I ive been helping families for 20 years, i care for the disabled and special needs, shots etc and I will love them like they were my own. All doggies are special and unique in their own way and I love meeting new ones everyday I retired early and I am available for your pet needs daily. I enjoy my work and try to be available as much as possible I do not care for animals in my home at this time, i have 2 elderly dogs right now but down the road maybe? Thanks

“Avery was an excellent care giver for our two senior dogs for our two week vacation! He was willing to meet and greet us and the dogs beforehand as well as stay overnight. The dogs were well taken care of, including medication and special requests. We will definitely work with him again!”


“Ashley was great - we had a meet & greet before she came and then that was it. She sent me pix of the pups while we were away and left the house the way she found it. All good and will be asking her to housesit again for us!”


About: I come from a long line of animal lovers and have never spent more than a few months of my life without caring for one or more animals. I love animals deeply and feel truly blessed to share my world with these fur babies. I promise to treat your pets as if they were my own. Currently, I have three fur babies of my own whom I care for and spoil every day. I look forward to loving and caring for your fur babies just as much. I currently work a part.time job from 5:30 AM until 1:30 pm and am fully available after 2:00pm daily.Let.mr.know if this time frame works for you. We keep our fur babies inside due to a lot of wild life in our neighborhood .They are never outside withoit supervision from Me or my Husband.

About: I am a business professional with a love of caring for pets. I have taken care of a range of animals from puppies and kittens, to older cats and 100lb+ dogs. For high energy dogs in particular, I am able to run with them if needed. I have experience bathing nervous dogs, as well as keeping animals calm during nerve-racking Florida storms. I would love the opportunity to show your beloved pets the care and attention they deserve. I work 8:30-5pm Monday-Friday. With this, I am available for drop-ins before and after work or during lunch. Friday evening on, I am fully available for pet sitting and walks. Caring for each pet greatly depends, not every pet is the same and each deserves individualized treatment. In general for a young puppy, I would take them out for walks once an hour to get their energy out, and especially around feeding time to give them plenty of opportunity to go to the bathroom. For cats, head scratches and litter box cleanings are a given, but if your cat is especially friendly then cuddles and back scratches are in order. If they get the zoomies then playing with anything stringy or feathery is sure to get their energy out.

About: Hi! My name is Maria Camila, and caring for animals isn’t just something I do it’s who I am. Animals have been part of my life since I was a baby, being born into an animal loving family, I was three when I helped care for my first dog. I’ve been surrounded by animals of all kinds and have made it my mission to give every pet the love, patience, and care they deserve, so much so that I am on track to pursing a career in veterinary medicine because animals and their well being is my passion. Growing up in a military family gave me the incredible privilege of working with special operations canines, doing things like feeding them, walking them, and playing with them. This gave me hands on experience to learn a lot about taking care of our furry friends. I grew up having a really profound connection to animals and I did volunteering at animal shelters like the Humane Society, helping socialize the animals, trying to find them forever homes, walking, feeding, potty training and administering medicine they might need, like antibiotics or pills or maybe helping them recover after having major surgery. I have experience in taking care of puppies and senior pets, of all species and ages. My family and I have rehabilitated a lot of injured wildlife ( turtles and eagles and even squirrels) I have helped many puppies and kittens grow up happy and healthy. I’ve taken care of everything from lizards to chickens, to horses, and of course, a lot of dogs and cats :) Over the years, I have been a pet sitter caring for families beloved pets, I give each animal my full attention and care while their family is away. Me and the pets always had a wonderful time together, I’m always just happy to spend time with any animal. Animals seem to sense how much I care about them, I’ve been told many times that even the shyest pets warm up to me quickly. I believe that’s because animals can feel how much I genuinely love and care for them, and how I want better for them in this world, they don’t get half the love and recognition they deserve, after all pets are our bonus family members. When you trust me to care for your pet, you can be sure they’ll be treated like family with love, patience, playtime, and excellent care tailored to their needs. Whether it’s dogs, cats, or anything in between, I bring years of hands on experience and a heart full of love and kindness to every animal I meet. Im a college student, right now im on summer break so I can really do any days except Friday, I can do Friday night but just not before 3-4 pm. I pay attention to detail, I feed them, walk them make sure their needs are met, always use a leash when walking, make sure they have their water, I make sure they’re eating, I clean up after them if they go potty. I really just shower the pets with love and affection that’s if the pet is okay with that :) I just watch the pet like they’re my child making sure they seem happy and are cared after while their family is gone.

“Liv is an Amazing petsitter!!! She absolutely loves animals, has rescue dogs, and has volunteered at Humane Society. We would highly recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter. We will continue to ask her to petsit as long as possible until we go to Texas for the winter. Only wish we could take her with us!!!”

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Angelica G.Star Sitter

“Angelica did an amazing job with our 3 fur kids and our home! She communicated clearly and provides updates with the pups. She was kind and respectful of our animals and home. We would absolutely have her sit again!”


Melissa S.

“Melissa was a wonderful dog sitter to our fur baby, Rambo. She was friendly, professional and very responsive. She gave us updates while we were away and spent quality time with Rambo, which really set our minds at ease.”


Lindsey K.

“Lindsey was super! Puppies were happy and well cared for while we were gone and we got regular updates even over a busy Thanksgiving week. Lindsey is an excellent communicator, asking questions about things along the way both prior to and during the pet sitting sessions. She took nice care of the house, and was just wonderful to work with. THANK YOU LINDSEY!”


Orin Rose D.Star Sitter

“Orin is a great pet sitter! She was very responsive to our needs and communicated with us regularly while we were away. Our pups definitely want her to come back.”


McKenna Z.Star Sitter

“McKenna took excellent care of my two dogs while we were out of town! She kept me informed and sent multiple pictures every day. Highly recommend!!”


Kelly & McKenna S.

“McKenna and Kelly took such good care of my babies and gave them so much attention. They sent lots of pictures and updates. I was able to have piece of mind on my trip knowing they were so well cared for. I can’t thank them enough and will definitely keep them in mind for the future!”


Lola G.

“Lola It was amazing, while we were passing through Sarasota, we left my little Maltese with her for 3 days to enjoy the beach, she went to our hotel and stayed with him there, she is punctual and responsible, we do not speak English, but it was easy to communicate with her, we will miss you Lola, we will be back soon! On the last day my friend was going to arrive at the beach with her baby dog, and she also took care of him along with my baby! She is amazing!”


Morgan H.Star Sitter

“Morgan did a wonderful job staying in our home with our 2 Bichon's for a 3 day and 3 night stay. We have a high energy (not always easy!) puppy and a much older dog who has poor eyesight and also needs to be "protected" from the puppy. It's not an easy job. Morgan was so warm, loving, positive, and on top of everything! She clearly takes her role as a professional seriously and she confidently followed all of our notes and gave our dogs lots of love and attention. She is extremely responsive to all communications and answered all questions we had, gave us updates any time, and was honest about how our dogs were doing (like when they weren't eating well she told us). That gave us a lot of peace of mind. The dogs clearly adored her and we came home to our house in perfect shape and healthy happy pups. We will definitely be using Morgan again!”


Haley H.
“Haley is incredibly responsible, always shows up on time, and treats every pet with the same care and attention she would give her own. Her genuine love for animals shines through in everything she does, and you can trust that your pets are in the best hands. If you're looking for someone who is dependable, thoughtful, and truly invested in your pet’s well-being, Haley is the perfect choice.”


Nevaeh M.

“Very responsible & loves Jags.”


Shanna S.
“Shanna is a wonderful, compassionate, and caring woman and it truly reflects on how well she takes care of her own dogs and pets in general. She is very attentive to their needs and makes sure they are always happy/well cared for. I can always trust and count on her to watch any of my pets :)”


Mackenzie H.
About: I’ve been a vet tech for many years. I’ve worked emergency and general practice. I take pride in my care and in my work and strive for comfort. I primarily pet sitting full-time, and I am readily available at all times. I enjoy spending time with your pets and them having the company. I like to spend time with your pets so they feel at home. I treat them as my own. I make sure they get all the snuggles.


Courtney B.Star Sitter

“Courtney helped us out with our dogs while I had surgery. She came over super early and stayed until we were on our way home. She was really good with my girl, Jasmine and followed our instructions perfectly.”


Lisa P.
“Lisa P. treats my pets like children , just like I do. She enjoys playing with them and making sure they are fine because some have disabilities and take medication. I don’t have to worry about them during the day.”


Avery W.

“Avery was an excellent care giver for our two senior dogs for our two week vacation! He was willing to meet and greet us and the dogs beforehand as well as stay overnight. The dogs were well taken care of, including medication and special requests. We will definitely work with him again!”


Ashley J.

“Ashley was great - we had a meet & greet before she came and then that was it. She sent me pix of the pups while we were away and left the house the way she found it. All good and will be asking her to housesit again for us!”


Ruth & Gary P.
“2 Amazing people! Ruthie is a doll and extremely caring. She loved my dog to death, and showered her with kisses! Gary, he was a hoot, and I could tell my dog had a blast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”


Helaina H.
“Helaina is a caring and responsible person. She has walked my dogs many times and is always timely, polite, and excited to take my sweethearts out! The dogs clearly think Helaina is fun as they get very (very!) excited the second she knocks on our door. Helaina has taken our dogs out on both shorter walks (45 min walks) and for longer periods of time (ie a whole day including going to the beach, park, forest ...etc) Helaina is an absolute treat for any dog! Would highly recommend! A smiley dog-lover who will not disappoint!”


María S.
About: Hi! My name is Maria Camila, and caring for animals isn’t just something I do it’s who I am. Animals have been part of my life since I was a baby, being born into an animal loving family, I was three when I helped care for my first dog. I’ve been surrounded by animals of all kinds and have made it my mission to give every pet the love, patience, and care they deserve, so much so that I am on track to pursing a career in veterinary medicine because animals and their well being is my passion. Growing up in a military family gave me the incredible privilege of working with special operations canines, doing things like feeding them, walking them, and playing with them. This gave me hands on experience to learn a lot about taking care of our furry friends. I grew up having a really profound connection to animals and I did volunteering at animal shelters like the Humane Society, helping socialize the animals, trying to find them forever homes, walking, feeding, potty training and administering medicine they might need, like antibiotics or pills or maybe helping them recover after having major surgery. I have experience in taking care of puppies and senior pets, of all species and ages. My family and I have rehabilitated a lot of injured wildlife ( turtles and eagles and even squirrels) I have helped many puppies and kittens grow up happy and healthy. I’ve taken care of everything from lizards to chickens, to horses, and of course, a lot of dogs and cats :) Over the years, I have been a pet sitter caring for families beloved pets, I give each animal my full attention and care while their family is away. Me and the pets always had a wonderful time together, I’m always just happy to spend time with any animal. Animals seem to sense how much I care about them, I’ve been told many times that even the shyest pets warm up to me quickly. I believe that’s because animals can feel how much I genuinely love and care for them, and how I want better for them in this world, they don’t get half the love and recognition they deserve, after all pets are our bonus family members. When you trust me to care for your pet, you can be sure they’ll be treated like family with love, patience, playtime, and excellent care tailored to their needs. Whether it’s dogs, cats, or anything in between, I bring years of hands on experience and a heart full of love and kindness to every animal I meet. Im a college student, right now im on summer break so I can really do any days except Friday, I can do Friday night but just not before 3-4 pm. I pay attention to detail, I feed them, walk them make sure their needs are met, always use a leash when walking, make sure they have their water, I make sure they’re eating, I clean up after them if they go potty. I really just shower the pets with love and affection that’s if the pet is okay with that :) I just watch the pet like they’re my child making sure they seem happy and are cared after while their family is gone.


Liv P.

“Liv is an Amazing petsitter!!! She absolutely loves animals, has rescue dogs, and has volunteered at Humane Society. We would highly recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter. We will continue to ask her to petsit as long as possible until we go to Texas for the winter. Only wish we could take her with us!!!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ellenton on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 2,327 house sitters in Ellenton. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Ellenton house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ellenton have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Ellenton.
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. Ellenton 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.
