House Sitting in Forest Hills, Tampa
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“Sarah and Alvin took GREAT care of our pup, and our home! They kept us updated frequently with pictures and videos of him (which I love) and wrote kind notes about their days too. Our home was spotless when we returned and they were so easy to work with! Highly recommend🩷”
“Ana was fantastic! We booked last minute for House Sitting with Sage and she was very communicative throughout her stay. She sent daily updates with photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind. Sage looked happy and well cared for the whole time. We’d definitely book with Ana again!”
“Jordan was fantastic. She took great care of our dog and our house while we were out of town. She provided regular updates and great pictures of our pup. We would absolutely recommend Jordan to all of our friends!”
“Lori was great!”
“Zach was incredibly professional and a great communicator. He listened intently to my pets routines and made sure they each had their needs met.”
“Haley took care of our pets and we appreciated all the photos while we were away. It allowed us to feel at ease knowing they were ok and she was able to spend some time with them, especially our pup who cannot be left out of the cage when alone.”
“Rhoda did a great job taking care of my cat while I was on vacation! She went above and beyond and by the pictures she sent I could tell my cat was enjoying his “vacation” as well. I will definitely be booking her for future sittings! Thank you, Rhoda!”
“Keyla was wonderful with my golden retriever Freja. She let me know when she was there and took pictures to show how happy Freja was with her. When I got home Freja was happy as can be and not stressed that I had been gone for the weekend.”
About: With 2-3 years of hands-on experience caring for both dogs and cats, I pride myself with providing personalized, attentive care that makes pets (and their owners) feel safe and comfortable. I've worked with animals of all ages--from energetic puppies to senior pets needing extra love and patience--and I'm confident handling different personalities, routines, and medical needs. I understand that pets are family, and I treat them as such, maintaining their normal routines, giving them plenty of affection, and keeping their environment clean and stress free. I also offer house-sitting experience, so I can take care of your home with the same reliability and care as your pets. Whether it's giving medication, reinforcing basic training, or simply making sure they're not lonely while you're away, I go above and beyond to ensure peace of mind. At the moment I currently don't have another job so that is why I have a full availability and no scheduling that interferes with pet sitting at the moment. I currently do not offer care for pets in my home, I care for your pets like they're my own--keeping them fed, happy, an don their usual routine not to mention love and affection. Whether I'm staying overnighter just dropping in, I make sure your pets get plenty of love, playtime, or quiet companionship. I also check on things like litter boxes, feeders, plants, even as well as cleanliness/tidiness and just always sending photo/video updates on your fur babies so you also have a peace of mind.
“Victoria was our very first Rover experience and she was fantastic! We would 100000% ask her to watch our dogs and stay at our house again. We didn’t worry about them being taken care of, she sent multiple pictures of them having fun throughout the dog sitting and we came home to two very happy pups. One of our dogs has anxiety and she made sure to come and meet him twice, left a sweatshirt for them to get comfortable with her scent and truly went above and beyond. We are very happy that they had a great time and would absolutely ask Victoria to dog sit again!”
“Olivia watched my Carly over the 4th and did a wonderful job. I felt very at ease throughout the day with the updates she sent me and for taking extra time to love on my Carly during fireworks since my dog is not fond of them. She didn’t have to stay an extra hour to make sure she was calm but she did and that extra effort is so appreciated. Will definitely be booking Olivia again in the future for any pet sitting I may need.”
About: I have dogs since I was a baby so I have been around pets my entire life. I have done training with pets as well as puppy potty training! I am also a nanny/babysitter so I am quick on my feet and know how to have lots of fun! I am a student at school and currently on break for the summer so I am available all weekends and week mornings. Typically Monday- Friday at 8am-2pm and 7pm-12pm as well as anytime at weekends. I can care for pets in any way that is necessary for the client. I am very happy with long walks or running around outside as well as snuggling on the couch with less active furry friends. Whatever the client wants, I am extremely happy to achieve
About: I had 2 dogs, one for 10 and the second for 16 years. With that I got to see what owning a dog requires from potty training, to teething, and training. Then of course I learned how to deal with my Girl as she got older, lost hearing/eyesight, and had a decline in mobility abilities. Professionally I have worked with Championship dock diving and frisbee catching dogs....5 of them at one time. I cared for 5 King Charles Spaniels that where Championship show dogs.....lots of rules for their care! I have cared for people's dogs in their homes while they went out of town and I have boarded in my own home. Pets at my place will be treated as my own. They will be allowed on the couch and bed and will have frequent walks. My dog loved to fetch and the other loved to hunt lizards and squirrels so I am good and patient when they need their play time. If your pets needs addition special care such as taking medications and requiring frequent brushing, I will make sure it happens. Your dogs will want to come back! I do not work but do have medical appointments at the VA. So other then that, my days is completely free to pet, cuddle, and play. I am willing to do what is best comfortable for your pet. Mine were crate trained so if I ever left the house and didn't crate them as I was going to be away a very short time and I thought I was doing them a favor, they would freak out while I was away. They knew their crate and it was there comfort when I left the house. So what ever you and your pet prefer, I will do. You tell me when they like to be fed and how many snacks they can have, of course any medical issues such as allergies, and I will abide by their schedules. Of course I will need your vets info and an emergency contact.
About: As a lifelong big guy and animal lover, I bring calm, confident, consistent care to pets of all sizes and ages with experience with men's, mobility, grooming, and affection routines. I care for my own fur children but my current work doesn't require my attention for more than couple hours a day so I am very open to scheduling arrangements around any time frame. My girls thrive in a calm and consistent environment so that's exactly what I try my best to provide. I prioritize safety at all times, keeping steady routines, closely monitor behavior, and always using pet-safe products. I am always mindful of entrances (mostly not to hit my head) leashes, and feeding times, and I'll never leave pets unattended. I like to build trust with animals through quiet presence, patience, and clear intentions communicated. My goal is to make your animal companion feel secure, comfortable, and cared for like family.
“Can not say enough great things about Emma! I had to find a new dog sitter last minute and she was quick to schedule a meet and greet. I have a very large dog who needs extra attention and potty breaks and she was so great about taking care of him and sending me pics and updates. She left my apartment spotless and even took the trash out! So appreciative of her extra care. Looking forward to booking with her again!”
About: Ive owned and cared for dogs and cats my whole life. I cared for sick pets so i know how to administer drugs and handle them. I treat all animal as if theyre my own. I love to exercise and the best exercise buddy is always a dog! Doing this for extra money plus i love animals. I work from home so i have a lot of extra time to do this. I love animals and i think this is a great job for meeting new pet friends and keeping healthy I have a house with a big backyard. Our dogs and cats are separate in their own cozy spaces. I rescue Especially sick animals. I have some vet experience. I have cared for many pets ranging from dogs, cats, lizards and bunnies
About: I will treat your pet as I would expect my own to be treated. I have knowledge in animal nutrition, senior care and even post surgery care. I will follow your instructions and ensure your pet is safe and happy while you are away! I currently work Monday-Friday during the day and am looking to help people who need a hand in the evenings and on weekends. I can also help out with early mornings most days. Whether I am house sitting, going for a walk or just doing a drop-in visit, I will adhere to any instructions that you leave me. If there are multiple pets, each one will get the love and attention that it deserves. Your pet/s will be carefully supervised. Your pet's happiness and care is my number one priority always!
“Bonnie was incredible! She went above and beyond for Blanche, who I think was genuinely sad to see her go. We plan to book Bonnie any time we need a hand in the future as she’s available.”
“Tina was absolutely wonderful!! we went out of town for football and she stayed the night with my two. Great Danes. She is neat, meticulous, and most of all my shining star from here on out!! Will never use anyone else. She gets 10 stars!!”
“Great job with two 100+ lbs dogs who are not socialized. Came over for a meet and greet and got nipped in the hand by my precious Canary Mastiff. Didn’t faze him. Sat down and got barked at for twenty mins before the dogs chilled! Totally reliable and trustworthy service! Hoping Marcus will help again during extended vacations!!”
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Sarah & Alvin H.
“Sarah and Alvin took GREAT care of our pup, and our home! They kept us updated frequently with pictures and videos of him (which I love) and wrote kind notes about their days too. Our home was spotless when we returned and they were so easy to work with! Highly recommend🩷”
Ana M.Star Sitter
“Ana was fantastic! We booked last minute for House Sitting with Sage and she was very communicative throughout her stay. She sent daily updates with photos and videos, which gave us great peace of mind. Sage looked happy and well cared for the whole time. We’d definitely book with Ana again!”
Jordan P.Star Sitter
“Jordan was fantastic. She took great care of our dog and our house while we were out of town. She provided regular updates and great pictures of our pup. We would absolutely recommend Jordan to all of our friends!”
LORI V.
“Lori was great!”
Zach M.
“Zach was incredibly professional and a great communicator. He listened intently to my pets routines and made sure they each had their needs met.”
Haley W.
“Haley took care of our pets and we appreciated all the photos while we were away. It allowed us to feel at ease knowing they were ok and she was able to spend some time with them, especially our pup who cannot be left out of the cage when alone.”
Rhoda S.Star Sitter
“Rhoda did a great job taking care of my cat while I was on vacation! She went above and beyond and by the pictures she sent I could tell my cat was enjoying his “vacation” as well. I will definitely be booking her for future sittings! Thank you, Rhoda!”
Keyla F.
“Keyla was wonderful with my golden retriever Freja. She let me know when she was there and took pictures to show how happy Freja was with her. When I got home Freja was happy as can be and not stressed that I had been gone for the weekend.”
Taylor A.
“Taylor took amazing care of my 2 dogs I knew they were in safe loving hands while I was away on vacation! She sent me updates everytime she was there she would play with them and give them love while I was gone! It clear that she has so much love for animals and I would definitely reach out to her again to take care of my furry babies!🤍”
Victoria P.
“Victoria was our very first Rover experience and she was fantastic! We would 100000% ask her to watch our dogs and stay at our house again. We didn’t worry about them being taken care of, she sent multiple pictures of them having fun throughout the dog sitting and we came home to two very happy pups. One of our dogs has anxiety and she made sure to come and meet him twice, left a sweatshirt for them to get comfortable with her scent and truly went above and beyond. We are very happy that they had a great time and would absolutely ask Victoria to dog sit again!”
Olivia H.
“Olivia watched my Carly over the 4th and did a wonderful job. I felt very at ease throughout the day with the updates she sent me and for taking extra time to love on my Carly during fireworks since my dog is not fond of them. She didn’t have to stay an extra hour to make sure she was calm but she did and that extra effort is so appreciated. Will definitely be booking Olivia again in the future for any pet sitting I may need.”
Jersey R.
“What can I say about Jersey? Well, she's smart and makes good, sensible decisions. In any kind of situation, you can count on her to manage it effectively. She is extremely reliable and responsible. I would leave my dog and/or house under her care anytime. Jersey loves animals and exhibits sincere kindness and thoughtfulness to both humans and animals. I don't think you could find a more conscientious caretaker. Ronnie F”
Melody P.
About: I had 2 dogs, one for 10 and the second for 16 years. With that I got to see what owning a dog requires from potty training, to teething, and training. Then of course I learned how to deal with my Girl as she got older, lost hearing/eyesight, and had a decline in mobility abilities. Professionally I have worked with Championship dock diving and frisbee catching dogs....5 of them at one time. I cared for 5 King Charles Spaniels that where Championship show dogs.....lots of rules for their care! I have cared for people's dogs in their homes while they went out of town and I have boarded in my own home. Pets at my place will be treated as my own. They will be allowed on the couch and bed and will have frequent walks. My dog loved to fetch and the other loved to hunt lizards and squirrels so I am good and patient when they need their play time. If your pets needs addition special care such as taking medications and requiring frequent brushing, I will make sure it happens. Your dogs will want to come back! I do not work but do have medical appointments at the VA. So other then that, my days is completely free to pet, cuddle, and play. I am willing to do what is best comfortable for your pet. Mine were crate trained so if I ever left the house and didn't crate them as I was going to be away a very short time and I thought I was doing them a favor, they would freak out while I was away. They knew their crate and it was there comfort when I left the house. So what ever you and your pet prefer, I will do. You tell me when they like to be fed and how many snacks they can have, of course any medical issues such as allergies, and I will abide by their schedules. Of course I will need your vets info and an emergency contact.
Ryan C.
“Ryan has watched my two cats on several occasions when I’m out of town .He has been great every time I come home to a clean kitty litter box He makes sure they have plenty of water He know the routine of mother dry and wet food at different times of the day He also will stay a while and play with the cats He’s very dependable.”
Emma L.
“Can not say enough great things about Emma! I had to find a new dog sitter last minute and she was quick to schedule a meet and greet. I have a very large dog who needs extra attention and potty breaks and she was so great about taking care of him and sending me pics and updates. She left my apartment spotless and even took the trash out! So appreciative of her extra care. Looking forward to booking with her again!”
Joel G.
About: Ive owned and cared for dogs and cats my whole life. I cared for sick pets so i know how to administer drugs and handle them. I treat all animal as if theyre my own. I love to exercise and the best exercise buddy is always a dog! Doing this for extra money plus i love animals. I work from home so i have a lot of extra time to do this. I love animals and i think this is a great job for meeting new pet friends and keeping healthy I have a house with a big backyard. Our dogs and cats are separate in their own cozy spaces. I rescue Especially sick animals. I have some vet experience. I have cared for many pets ranging from dogs, cats, lizards and bunnies
Jennifer L.
“I highly recommend Jennifer for any of your pet sitting needs! She is knowledgeable, punctual, and has experience caring for multiple animals at one time.”
Bonnie C.Star Sitter
“Bonnie was incredible! She went above and beyond for Blanche, who I think was genuinely sad to see her go. We plan to book Bonnie any time we need a hand in the future as she’s available.”
Tina W.Star Sitter
“Tina was absolutely wonderful!! we went out of town for football and she stayed the night with my two. Great Danes. She is neat, meticulous, and most of all my shining star from here on out!! Will never use anyone else. She gets 10 stars!!”
Marcus S.
“Great job with two 100+ lbs dogs who are not socialized. Came over for a meet and greet and got nipped in the hand by my precious Canary Mastiff. Didn’t faze him. Sat down and got barked at for twenty mins before the dogs chilled! Totally reliable and trustworthy service! Hoping Marcus will help again during extended vacations!!”
Forest Hills pet parents share their Rover experiences
We were in Iceland for over a week and Morgann took great care of all our corgis and the tortoise. They got spoiled and I felt peace of mind when we were half a world away from them. Excited to use her again for future trips.
Emma did an amazing job tagging in and watching our high- maintenance pets and high-maintenance house for a week! We would absolutely use her again!!
Madison is always so great! She keeps me well updated with messages and photos. She does everything that is requested and more. I always feel comfortable leaving my dog with her. One downside is my dog is not as excited to see me when I come home 😅
Laura was simply the best! Our dogs were completely pampered while we were gone and she eased our minds with plenty of pictures!
From the meet n greet to dog sitting for the week, Jordan was fantastic. She kept me up to date on the dogs daily activities, she sent many pics/videos and they looked super happy and content. She did everything as promised... It was a great experience. I felt very secure in her abilities to take care of my two 90lb dogs! I could tell my dogs loved her as well :) Thank you Jordan!~
Rebecca was great with our two dogs while we were out of the country. She was attentive and communicated very well. We will definitely use her again!
Mia sent me photos throughout and the house was left nice and clean. I would definitely recommend her!
To say "I highly recommend" Sarah and Alvin would be an understatement. We have two older dogs, quite opposite from one another, and they went above and beyond to care for them as well as our houme. Lu Lu has important medications she has to take each day as well as has bladder issues and King is still recovering from major surgeries, and they were very attentive to all of their needs. They sent photos and communicated every day letting us know how they were doing. We were able to celebrate my best friend's wedding without a worry in the world about our pups- and this is definitely a big deal to say as we tend to be overly attached to our doggos. Thank you to you both again, we cannot sing their praises enough.
I had a wonderful experience with Ketah! She was incredibly kind, respectful, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. From the start, I felt at ease knowing my dog was in such caring hands. Mila was happy, well cared for, and got plenty of love and attention while I was away. I really appreciated the updates and photos—it meant a lot to see how comfortable and content my pup was. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Ketah again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate sitter.
Jenna was a gem. She did a fabulous job for our dog Ernie and our cat Schmotz. She was able to win the cat over to be able to give his medication’s intradermal on his ears. No one but me has been able to do that. She gave lots of belly rubs, and lots of scratches and for pets that never had a pet sitter before to stay in the house. They were in love with her. The house was clean like we had never left. The animals were happy to see us, but I know that they were very happy with Jenna. She sent pictures and videos and I could tell how happy everybody was. I would highly recommend Jenna to sit for your fur babies. I plan on using her again.
Great experience, the young man followed every instruction and was very good with my Butter she is so big and needed someone like him to really handle her. He was awesome and very good with her.
Great job with two 100+ lbs dogs who are not socialized. Came over for a meet and greet and got nipped in the hand by my precious Canary Mastiff. Didn’t faze him. Sat down and got barked at for twenty mins before the dogs chilled! Totally reliable and trustworthy service! Hoping Marcus will help again during extended vacations!!
Sahily is fantastic. I would rate her 10 stars if I could. She sent me pictures and updates every day. She left the house immaculate. One of the reasons I booked her is because of her vet tech background as my pup has some medical issues. A few days before I came home my dog had a flare up that could have been really serious. Sahily got her to my vet quickly and called me to tell me what was going on. By the time I returned home my pup was her old self although she does have additional meds to take for awhile. I truly believe that Sahily saved her life my acting so quickly. I am forever grateful.
Daphne was a fantastic sitter and companion to our dog during our weekend away! We met with her a couple of weeks prior to the sitting date and she immediately bonded with our dog. She asked a lot of questions and showed a genuine interest in her quirks, personality, routine, etc. She arrived right on time at the start of the sitting and proceeded to send us lots of pictures and updates throughout her stay. We had a less-than-ideal sitter previously so we were a little nervous but Daphne put us at ease right away. We will absolutely be booking her again next time the need arises! She treated our dog like her own family and we greatly appreciate that.
Trace was very caring and playful with my cat! Communication was very easy so I’m sure to book her next time I need someone to watch my cat. I’d highly recommend her services to anyone!
My dogs absolutely loved her! This is the first time I have been able to go on vacation and not stress about my pets at home. Isabella really cares about the pets and keeping them happy. 10/10 would book again.
Lisa goes above and beyond for your pets. She’s friendly, super sweet with our cat and dogs and spoiled them with cuddles and attention. She leaves your house sparkly clean. It’s a huge weight of our shoulders to know our fur kids are in good hands when we travel.
Jamie recently stayed at our house and watched our two pugs while we went out of town. She took such great care of them, sent us daily updates and kept our house nice and tidy. When we came home the dogs were so relaxed and I could tell they were in good hands. I am so happy we found Jamie! I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her again.
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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 Forest Hills.
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. Forest Hills 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
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