Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Fairfax

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Sitter Profile Image: Mandy H.
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Mandy H.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
39 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Mandy was so great! We loved the pic updates. It was our first time using rover and the updates gave us reassurance that our fur babies were in good hands and being taken care of. We were so grateful tht she was able to extend our booking and allow us to enjoy a couple more days on a much needed vacation ! Would def recommend and rebook in the future. Thanks again Mandy !

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Amy E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

Thank you for taking great care of Sly! 🐈‍⬛

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Liz M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Liz was great! She came for a meet and greet the weekend before our trip, and called and sent pictures when she went by to check on our kitties! So thankful for her help 🤍

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Kristie E.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

First time. I have no complaints. She cleaned up what was unexpected. It was also very short notice but was great at responding back. I really appreciate it!

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Margaret J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Margaret was easy to work with and did just as asked in coming to check on our cat and take care of food, water, and litter box. I recommend Margaret!

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Maria S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Lakeshore, Jacksonville, FL, 32210

Excellent!!! She accepted my last minute request and was very responsible, honest and friendly with my cats. She sent a lots of pictures everyday. Highly recommended!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jamilla H.
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Jamilla H.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Normandy Manor, Jacksonville, FL, 32210

Jamilla was so nice and great with the cats! She gave my kitten medicine for a cold and they were very happy with her and well taken care of. Would definitely have her sit again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan B.
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Meghan B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
163 reviews
45 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

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

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber G.
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Amber G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
152 reviews
35 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Riverside, jacksonville, FL, 32205

Amber did a great job taking care of my cats! She followed every instruction. One of my cats has digestive issues so feeding was more involved than just opening a can of food. Amber went above and beyond my expectations and I would highly recommend her to everyone!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meredith D.
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Meredith D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Meridith is a treasure! She was a last minute booking for a holiday and we were so fortunate to find her. She was dependable, friendly and spent quality time with my boy. Thank you so much Meridith!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel P.
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Rachel P.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Avondale, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Being away from home for the holiday and having to leave my sweet baby was so hard, so I booked Rachel for a drop in and she was so good. She played with her, and was very attentive and I’m so happy that my baby got some love while I was away. I will definitely be booking Rachel again❤️❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie A.
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Natalie A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Avondale, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Thank you so much for taking care of Milana. She was happy and well taken care of. Awesome!

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Erika P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Erika is calm, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. She has been coming to my house to do midday drop ins for my two sighthounds. They are usually reserved around new people, but Erika won them over right away. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra R.
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Kendra R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
10 years of experience
Lakeshore, Jacksonville, FL, 32210

About: First time booking on rover? Use my code to save $20! KENDRR12795 Hi there! I’m a lifelong dog lover with over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for pups of all sizes and personalities. My journey started with my first pet, Frenchie, a toy poodle, followed by my family’s German Shepherd, Snoopy, and now I’m the proud dog mom to Jazmine, my adorable mini Dachshund and certified cutie patootie! I’m the go to pet sitter for friends and family, whether that means house sitting so pups can stay comfy in their own home, taking long walks, or hosting playdates to help burn off extra energy. Since I work from home, your fur baby will get plenty of attention throughout the day. Jazmine's and my daily routine includes regular walks, outdoor time to keep up with neighborhood happenings, and a few fun dance breaks (yes, really!). I understand how important consistency and routine are for pets, so I’m happy to follow your dog’s normal schedule to make their stay as stress free as possible. When you book with me, I promise to care for your dog as if they were my own, and I’ll keep you updated with plenty of photos and videos along the way. I can’t wait to meet you and your fur baby! Pet care is already a seamless part of my daily routine. Since I work from home, I’m able to give dogs consistent attention throughout the day rather than limiting care to mornings and evenings. During work hours, pups are typically with me in my home office or relaxing on the veranda, so they’re never left alone for long periods. Weekend care is just as flexible, allowing time for longer walks, playdates, and extra enrichment as needed. My day naturally includes regular walks, outdoor time to explore and stay engaged with the neighborhood, and interactive play (plus a few fun dance breaks!). I’m very mindful of maintaining each dog’s established routine, including feeding schedules, walk times, and any special care instructions, to help them feel comfortable and secure while their owners are away. With a fenced-in yard and a friendly resident pup, dogs in my care get both companionship and a safe space to play. As an avid Rover user myself, I know how important it is to feel comfortable with your sitter and their home. I’d love to set up a meet and greet to make sure it’s a great fit for everyone.

Sitter Profile Image: Lindsey & Jose H.
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Lindsey & Jose H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cedar Hills, Jacksonville, FL, 32210

Lindsey and Jose were amazing! I can't thank them enough for the way they took extra special care of our dogs. Their patience, communication, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond were impressive. We are so grateful and appreciative of them. Being away from my dogs caused me anxiety; Lindsey absolutely took the time to make me feel at ease and provided a ton of updates and pictures. We are excited to have people we can trust with our dogs moving forward and look forward to booking them again....thanks Lindsey and Jose!!!

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Kenneth R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Kenneth gave my pup plenty of love, cleaned up after an unfortunate accident (Puppyhood! Gotta love it), and sent lots of cute photos to make us feel comfortable. He took great care of her during his multiple visits today and he shows great care and love for other’s animals!

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Ashley T.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
18 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Avondale, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

Ashley took care of our two cats while we were away and ensured that they both had everything they needed! Happy to build a relationship with someone we trust so we can relax while we’re away.

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Pamela M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32205

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Kiah W.
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Kiah W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Avondale, Jacksonville, FL, 32205

I loved Kiah! Very professional. She sent me a detailed update of how my cat was doing during each of her visits with many pictures to go along with it while I was on my out-of-state vacation. I asked her to bring in mail while I was gone and she gladly did that for me as well! My Nola seemed so happy when she was around and I would definitely rebook with her when I’m not in town again.

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Niesha F.
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Ryan G.
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$15
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22 years of experience
Fairfax, Jacksonville, FL, 32210

About: I’ve grown up with dogs most of my life and have lived with multiple cat owners as well. I feel like pets like my calm and loving demeanor 😊 I enjoy the flexibility this profession allows and I love the outdoors. If your pet wants a long walk in the sun or just needs to stretch its legs in the backyard I’m down for either! 😁 I feel as though my laid back demeanor is great for working with animals and even the pickiest cats have fallen for me. I’m great at reading the body language of animals and know when they want a belly rub or when they want me to sit six feet away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so lucky to have someone that takes such good care of cats for us.Coming home to everything clean.and food ,water bowls full is all we ask for.

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Jan T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenn was great! Really appreciated her flexibility with available days and times. She kept my fur babies very happy :)

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Ariel C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very sweet, followed directions on anything we needed, and sent great pics of the pups which we always enjoy. She helped accommodate us last minute which is super appreciated !!!

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Dani E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Riley had great communication, was professional and bonded well with Georgia. We hope to see him again!

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karimah Cooper Edwards
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber was amazing with my 3 kitties and they were very well taken care of! She sent wonderful daily updates and lots of pictures! I can tell my kitties are comfortable with her and she clearly loves animals! I highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs!

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Erin E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Would definitely have Avery to sit with Lucky and Sasha, again She took pictures of them eating and hanging out in their beds. She kept the water bowl full, everyday also.

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Melinda M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This turned out to be the best service ever. Erika was amazing and I hope she'll become a regular for Scout. I unintentionally became the sole responsible human to a neighbors cat. I believe she's now needing a permanent home. I hadn't planned for this as we are retired and plan to travel. Finally true empty nesters. We kept Scout inside for our first trip with no clue how she'd do, but daily visits were perfect. We have decided to keep Scout. ☺️

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Lynda W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

So glad I found Katie to watch my girl for a last minute sitter. After an initial meet and greet, I felt confident that my dog would be in good hands. I received lots of feedback and cute pictures/video of my dog during Katie’s visit, which I loved. I would definitely book again; thanks Katie!

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Stephanie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Miss Mandy is by far amazing. She goes above and beyond in everything she does for the dogs. She truly does treat them like they are her own pups. My three babies absolutely love her, especially my big boy! I work long hours and because of her I finally have a peace of mind. Thank you for all you do.💙

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Toni R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maverick is the best! He was prompt, communicative and spent time with my cat... who was hiding under thw bed. Worked with my leasing office to make his visit happen. Can't recommend highly enough!!!! 10/10!!!

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Brian C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I felt completely safe leaving my cat and home with Liz while I was out of town. She understands cat personalities and routines and was kind and patient with my kitty during her daily visits. I would hire her again.

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Kathryn Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meredith was so awesome!! I had a last minute trip and thankfully could step in to see our pup. She communicated every visit and the pictures she sent were perfect! Would definitely recommend her!!

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Ashley K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Savannah is wonderful. She came over and took such great care of our elderly Golden and shy kitty cat. Her check in details and pictures kept us in the loop and the pets looked SO happy to see her each time.

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Mollie P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with this dog sitter and would highly recommend her. She paid close attention to every detail and made sure all of my dogs’ routines and needs were followed perfectly. It was clear that she genuinely cared about them and took the time to make them feel comfortable. My dogs absolutely loved her and were excited to see her each day. Knowing they were in such caring and attentive hands gave me complete peace of mind while I was away.

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Mary C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amy was great! She followed all the instructions for caring for our kitties and they were happy and healthy upon our return.

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Jordan R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was great with our senior cat. He had no issues coming right out to her and letting her give him his pill. She took the time to play with him and wrote up a nice report for us with pictures. We have found our local cat sitter for any trips we take! :)

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Kelsey M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria was great. She had constant communication with me and sent me photos of my precious cat while I was out of town. I am very happy and satisfied and will definitely be booking her again for any future travel I have.

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Natasha S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time we’ve booked Pam to take care of our animals and she is wonderful. She even changed our cats’ litter box for us! She’s truly a reliable sitter and very communicative. Pam is the best and will make sure your fur babies are taken care of!

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Brooke W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Took wonderful care of our dog. Very responsive and informative about his drop ins. Would highly recommend him and definitely hire him again

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Ty B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Madeline was amazing and sent constant pictures and updates! This was our first time leaving our pups and she eased our anxiety about leaving them.

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Willie E.
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