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“Marissa has been so helpful! Our puppy is so energetic, so young, and honestly a handful and Marissa has more than kept up. She makes sure our pup is cared for and she keeps us updated with everything that happens, we feel so comfortable with her around Winston. He can be a little needy, and truthfully so is his dad (lol) and she has been happy to help with all of our specific instructions. We couldn’t have had a better experience!”

“Derek did a wonderful job taking care of our cats! He was very professional, reliable, and kept us updated throughout the visits. We really appreciated the photos he sent, which gave us peace of mind knowing the cats were happy and well taken care of. We would definitely recommend Derek and would be happy to have him take care of our cats again!”

About: I have years of experience caring for dogs of all life stages from playful puppies to gentle seniors. As well as all sizes from small breeds to big pups. Whether your dog needs structured walks, trips to the dog park, careful adherence to a specific feeding schedule or specialized attention like administering medication, I am fully equipped to handle it with care and confidence. For boarding I’m available 7 days a week! Your dog will never be left alone for long stretches. Even though I work a full-time job Monday through Friday (8am-5pm) I live five minutes away from my workplace, which allows me to easily check in on my lunch breaks to manage feeding times and give potty breaks throughout the day. In the evenings and all weekend long I am home full time to hang out, play in the yard with Hazel and cuddle. For daycare I’m available weekends for full daycare.(Note: because of my Monday-Friday work hours, weekday daycare availability is limited but please reach out to see if we can make your schedule work!) I have a true passion for animals; I believe it is my calling in life. I truly love and enjoy taking care of them because they are more than just pets, they are family. I will love and care for your dog just like my own. I know firsthand how stressful it can be to leave your furry friend behind and worry about their safety. Because I understand that anxiety, your peace of mind is my top priority. I promise to keep you updated with lots of pictures, videos and updates throughout the day so you always know they are happy and safe. When your pup stays with me, they will have access to a private, secure, fenced yard for playing and exploring, plus the best company: my sweet miniature dachshund, Hazel, who loves making new friends! Beyond the belly rubs, playtime and socialization, I am deeply committed to maintaining their routine, from strict feeding schedules to plenty of daily exercise. Your dog will truly have a safe, fun and loving home away from home.
About: Caring for animals has been a meaningful part of my life for many years, including raising and caring for my own beloved dog, Nina, for over 16 years through every stage of her life, from energetic younger years to the extra patience and attentiveness that come with senior care. In addition to caring for my own pet, I’ve regularly looked after dogs for friends, both in my home and in theirs, and I also have experience caring for cats. I understand that every pet has its own personality, routine, and comfort level, and I believe consistency is incredibly important when caring for animals. Whether it’s maintaining feeding schedules, walk routines, medication instructions, or simply respecting the structure pets are used to, I make it a priority to follow your care instructions closely. I know how much trust it takes to leave your pet in someone else’s care, and I take that responsibility seriously. I’m dependable, organized, attentive to detail, and committed to keeping pets safe and comfortable while you’re away. I also believe communication matters, so you can expect thoughtful updates and check-ins so you always know how your pet is doing. My goal is simple: to provide reliable, attentive care that gives both pets and their owners peace of mind. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide dependable drop-in visits and dog walks throughout the week, including accommodating a variety of pet care routines and scheduling needs. I understand how important consistency is for pets, and I take scheduling commitments seriously so owners can feel confident their pets are being cared for on time and according to the routines they know and trust. My goal is to provide reliable care that fits seamlessly into both your schedule and your pet’s daily routine. Having been a devoted pet owner myself, I understand firsthand how important it is to find someone you feel completely comfortable trusting with your pet’s care. I know pets are family, and I take that responsibility seriously. I believe great pet care starts with paying close attention to details and following each owner’s instructions carefully, whether that involves feeding schedules, walk preferences, medications, household rules, or recognizing changes in a pet’s behavior. I work hard to maintain the routines pets are familiar with so they feel secure, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away. Safety is always a priority, both during visits and on walks, and I’m attentive to ensuring pets remain safe, comfortable, and properly supervised at all times. I also believe communication matters, so you can expect regular updates and check-ins for added peace of mind. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I’m respectful of your space, attentive to security, and committed to leaving your home exactly as I found it.

About: I am a kind-hearted, energetic, and dependable animal lover with a lifetime of experience caring for pets. I have owned dogs since I was born and grew up with a family cat, giving me experience caring for both dogs and cats. I understand that every pet has their own unique personality, routine, and needs, and I strive to make them feel safe, comfortable, and EXXXTRA loved while you're away! I’m currently taking some time off before beginning a new job in mid-September, so I have full availability to give your furry friend the time, love, and attention they deserve. In my free time, I also volunteer at a local animal shelter because I truly love being around animals and caring for pets of all ages and personalities. 3-year experienced Physical Therapist taking time off before beginning a new position mid-September, giving me a very flexible schedule and full availability to care for your pet. Whether it's drop-in visits, walks, or overnight stays, I have plenty of time to provide the attention and love they deserve. Once I begin my new role, I'll still be available all-day Saturdays through Mondays, making long weekends a great time to book with me! I primarily provide care in clients' homes, where your pet or pets are most comfortable in their familiar environment! I will happily take the time to learn your pet's routine and follow it closely, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, medication schedule, while providing plenty of love and attention. My goal is to keep your pet/s happy, comfortable, and stress-free while you're away. I'll also keep you updated with way too many photos and messages so you can have peace of mind knowing your furry friend is in great hands!

About: I know how harrowing it can be, being apart from your pet. But don't worry I'm here to give the same love, care, and attention to your pet. Whether it's cleaning up spilled food or water, toys, or fur around the house or on the furniture or pet presents (poo) as I like to call it. It's all in the name of love! I am here for you, anytime as long as we work out the details in advance. I care for my own personal pet on a daily basis, so I'm very familiar with being up sometimes in the middle of the night or at the break of dawn. I am willing to come to your home and pet sit. Especially for pets who need more attention and lots of care. My cat is 16 with specialized needs.
About: Hi! My name is Agustin, I have taken care of cats and dogs for as long as I can remember. I love going on walks with them and giving them plenty of time to sniff around and enjoy their walk. I live with my wife in a an apartment that offers a doggy area for your pup to run around and play in. My job is very flexible and so I can make my schedule around your family’s furry companion schedule. I hope to hear from you! My job is very flexible and so I can spend plenty of time with your pet. I have to be in my office from 7:30am -1:00pm on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s and I work from home Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I live in a spacious two bedroom apartment very near downtown Fort Lauderdale. I can take your pup on city or beach walks. My apartment also has an outdoor doggy play pen where they can run around and hang out.
“Sara has been so amazing for Yoshi and Kirby. She went above and beyond providing them with so much love, kindness, and affection while I was away on my trip. This was the first time I was actually not worried while they were under her care. She even spent more time with them than required to make sure they did not feel too much if any separation anxiety filled with lots of cuddles, as anyone with Pugs knows they are glued to their humans at all times :). From the detailed Rover cards, super cute pics, and constant clear communication, Sara has been so wonderful. We will definitely continue to have Sara watch over the boys when needed. Thank you again ❤️, the boys love you!!”


About: I’ve been around pets for most of my life. I had two cats for over 10 years, and I also have plenty of experience spending time with and caring for my sister’s dog. I genuinely love animals and feel comfortable around both cats and dogs. I’m patient, attentive, and good at understanding each pet’s personality and earning their trust. I always make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Right now, I have a very flexible schedule because I’m not working a full-time job, so pet care fits easily into my daily routine. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, feeding, playtime, and spending quality time with pets throughout the week. I’m very careful, responsible, and attentive when caring for pets. I always make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed in their environment. I’m friendly and patient, and I take every pet’s routine and needs seriously. I also make sure they get plenty of attention, playtime, and interaction, so they never feel bored or ignored while they’re in my care.

About: Hi! I know how important it is to leave your pet with someone you can trust. I’m committed to following your pet’s normal routine, providing plenty of attention and exercise, and making sure they feel comfortable and secure in my care. I’ll take the time to accommodate individual needs and routines. All the little details are important to me, I’ll keep you updated with photos & messages so you can relax knowing your pet is in good hands! My priority will always be to treat your pet like family and give them the same love, patience and attention I would want and give my own. I’d love the opportunity to meet your pet :) I currently work some part time shifts, but Im primarily a stay at home dog mom🥰, which gives me plenty of flexibility to give your pets the attention, care, and companionship they deserve. I’m happy to work with your schedule and will do my best to accommodate your pet’s needs! I live in a safe, pet friendly apartment community with a dog park, and my 1 yr old toy poodle Stella, is very friendly and loves to play with other dogs. If your pup is comfortable around other dogs, they’ll have a little playmate during their stay! And if you prefer care in your home or need pet walking, I’m happy to adjust to your pet’s environment and routine and make them feel as comfortable as possible.
About: I am a huge animal lover, especially dogs & cats! I grew up with pets & prefer the company of animals instead of humans. I usually visit friends just to play with their pets I work nights mostly so I have a lot of free time in the afternoons. I’m very active so I would enjoy a walking companion I’m a very respectful & considerate person, I was always very neat & tidy growing up. Unfortunately I’m not allowed to have pets in my apartment but I adore animals so this way I’ll be able to make some furry new friends.
“Marcos took great care of my mom’s cats while we were away. He was attentive, kind, and very reliable throughout the entire booking. He made sure the cats were well cared for, sent plenty of photos and updates, and was always quick to respond whenever I reached out with a question. It gave us a lot of peace of mind knowing the cats were being looked after by someone responsible and caring. Everything was done exactly as promised, and the communication was excellent from start to finish. We would absolutely book with Marcos again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable pet sitter.”

“Tracey did a wonderful job and sent me a bunch of photos of my girls to put me at ease. She was the first person I have used on Rover and now she is my favorite because of how good she was with my babies - I highly recommend her and thank you Tracey for watching Lucy and Bailey”

“Extremely professional and caring. My cats have been taken care for my past two trips. Janice was always in communication with me and I felt assured they were in good hands.”

“Alyssa was incredible with the pups. I had a last minute trip and she came to the rescue in a short notice. Not only that, she went above and beyond with the 4 dogs and gave them all the care they needed. To my luck she is near by so I will be definitely using her services more often. Highly recommend 💯”

“Cherie is the best cat sitter! She gave amazingly detailed reports on how my cat was doing and how he was eating and interacting with her. I felt so good knowing my brand was in the care of Cherie! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a drop in visitor for your pet:)”

The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Fort Lauderdale is $22
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Henry was amazing! From minute he met our dogs, we knew they would be in great hands. Henry did a great job of handling our three energetic dogs, calming their excitement, and playing with them during his visit. While he was watching them, Henry sent detailed reports and photos, and it’s obvious the dogs loved their time with Henry! We would absolutely book again.

Aaron was absolutely fantastic! From the very beginning, his communication was excellent. Responsive, professional, and reassuring. It was clear he genuinely cares about the dogs, and seeing how comfortable, happy, and affectionate they were with him spoke volumes. They took to him immediately, which gave us so much peace of mind. We would happily trust Aaron with our dogs again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and attentive dog walker!

Hannah was great to work with. She visited with my dog once so far and the experience was smooth from start to finish. She was friendly, easy to communicate with, and made me feel comfortable leaving my dog in her care. I would be happy to book with her again.

Robin was so sweet with my boy, Bear! She was very prompt and communicative. I really appreciated her attention to detail and checking in on little things and preferences that I had forgot to mention. It felt good knowing he was in good hands. I will definitely book with Robin again!

Nicole was amazing. I’m new to the app so I kept messing up my bookings, texted her last minute and she was there for my babies with in 20 minutes! Communicated so much, sent plenty of photos, and I can see in the photos that my anxiety ridden pup felt comfy with her. Thank you Nicole!

Caitlin is a dependable and trustworthy sitter. I kinda plan my vacations when she can watch my pup😂 I come back from trips and my dog always is happy, like she enjoyed hanging out with her new friend (maybe she needs the occasional break from me LOL). Caitlin has watched my dog a few times over the last year and around when I first got her. My dog has improved a lot but definitely requires a sitter who is understanding and kind like Caitlin. Before Caitlin I had sitters turn me down because they discriminated against her breed, not even giving her a chance. I really appreciate Caitlin treating her like her own dog and being so loving towards her. I can definitely tell Caitlin is playing with her as I asked because Tooty has expected play time right around the time Caitlin was here LOL. Thanks Caitlin!

Every time I go on vacation, I worry about leaving my pup, Viking. He has never been boarded and is most comfortable in his own environment, so finding someone I could trust was very important to me. Taylor came by to meet Viking beforehand, and right away I felt great about her. She had such a warm, positive vibe, and Viking immediately felt comfortable around her. That gave me so much peace of mind knowing he would be in good hands while I was away. Taylor was reliable, caring, and treated Viking with kindness and attention. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter. I would love to have her do drop-in visits for Viking again in the future!

I usually use friends or family to watch my senior husky, but didn't have anyone last minute and so I hired Alyssa. She took care of my Senior Husky and made sure to spend quality time with her during each visit. She's reliable, dependable, and was always on time. Both my husky and I appreciate her for taking good care of my pup while I was away. I will gladly recommend Alyssa!

Kimmeth was extremely professional, sweet, patient and communicative during the visits. My pup and I just moved to the area and he has been experiencing alot of anxiety and requires some patience during this transition. She made this experience so easy by communicating with me throughout her time with my pup and being a calming energy for him. Since he is hesitant around new people especially entering his home, having a calming presence and someone who really understands dogs is super helpful. I will 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter and will be happily rebook her for the future.

Genesis is great! Maybe, the best with my dog, Sophie, when I’m away. Genesis, provided us a drop-in visit, giving Soph treats, affection, and she even fed her for me, which was an unexpected bonus. She did all of this on short notice with not much prior introduction to meeting Soph. Genesis is one of the best and I highly recommend her! Thank you, Genesis!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Dog Sitting in Fort Lauderdale on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 6,986 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Fort Lauderdale. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Fort Lauderdale stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Fort Lauderdale choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.
To find sitters in Fort Lauderdale with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Fort Lauderdale. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 97% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.












