Pet Sitting in Gainesville

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$14
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32608

Haley is amazing!! My baby doesn’t warm up easily and she gave her belly to Haley after a couple days which is monumental!! We absolutely LOVE HER!!!

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Bethany A.
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Laura K.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
17 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32605

This was the second time Laura watched our dog Martha, and we have been so thankful for her caring and detailed reports. We'd be happy to have her petsit again.

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Amanda R.
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Brooke P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32608

Brooke was great with giving me personal drop in notes and photos despite my kitty being a bit shy. I will definitely be booking with her again if she’s available!

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Mary B.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32605

Mary was terrific! Mary checked on our 15 year old girl (Cali) 4x a day and when we got home we could tell Cali had been well looked after because she was happy and lively (Cali is usually sad and cross with us when we first get home, but not this time!). Mary took great care to give Cali her different morning and evening pills, add fish oil for joints onto her food, take super cute photos, and even get some brushing in. It was so nice to know that Cali was in such good hands. We really look forward to booking again!

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jonathan s.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32605

As a business owner in the boarding and dog industry myself, trusting someone to stay in my home and care for my dogs was a huge deal for me — especially since our dogs have quite a few senior and special-care needs. Jonathan absolutely exceeded every expectation. We are definitely “those” pet owners with a million instructions wanting everything done just right, and he handled all of it with patience, kindness, and professionalism. His communication was incredible. Any time I reached out, he responded within minutes, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. It’s very rare to find people you genuinely trust with your home and your animals, but he made the entire experience stress-free. The dogs were well cared for, happy, and all of their special needs were accommodated without issue. Honestly, this experience changed things for us. For the first time, we actually feel like we can travel and enjoy vacations without worrying the entire time. We’re already planning our next trip knowing we have a person we can truly rely on. Highly, highly recommend Johnathan Absolute gems.

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Nerissa S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32607

In love with this sitter!! Always sends a detailed updates on our little kitty and goes above and beyond! From the pictures it looks like Suki is enjoying every second of play time.

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Chloe L.
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Brett K.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

The best experience I've had with a sitter. Brett is kind, communicative, and understanding, and my corgi Atlas is always happy after he has cared for him. Thank you Brett!

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Julia M.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Julia was absolutely fabulous. She was not only caring and attentive to my pet, but she provided excellent updates and photos at each of her visits. It was a joy reading her cards. I’m thrilled to have found such a reliable and great person to work with. Would highly recommend. Will be booking with her from now on.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie M.
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Katie M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Katie did a wonderful job taking care of our cats while we were out of state. I had so much peace of mind with Katie. She was very communicative, caring, and was great at interacting with our cats. One of ours is a picky eater, and Katie was so attentive to him, and managed to get him to eat his meals! They were so happy with Katie, will definitely rebook!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paola A.
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Paola A.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
15 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32607

I loved how comfortable my cat was with Paola! Paola always kept in contact and sent me multiple pictures of her with Bea. Will definitely rebook!

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Catherine C.
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Hilary H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Hilary took great care of Onigiri. During the drop in visits, she made sure he had plenty of food and water, cleaned up his litterbox, played with him and took him on walks. The visits were timely and the pictures were wonderful!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexander & Josephine J.
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Alexander & Josephine J.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
39 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32608

My puppy came back in better shape than I left her. More mature and regulated, as well as freshly bathed. We both learned from the experience, care, and respect we received from these extremely competent sitters!

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Rebecca L.
Sitter Profile Image: Grace M.
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Grace M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Grace has been amazing. She has taken care of my two dogs several times and I always feel like they are in good hands. She always leaves my home the way she found it and makes sure my babies are happy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hailee P.
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Hailee P.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32607

Hailee is so so patient with my dog! He is stand off is and she puts in a lot of effort to make him feel safe and comfortable. I appreciate her so much.

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Juliette G.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
9 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32603

Juliette did an amazing job watching my 2 rabbits. I had accidentally typed in the wrong address for my apartment, and she made a second trip back out to my place the same day once I had fixed the mistake. Her flexibility and dedication really took a lot of stress off me while I was traveling because I knew my pets were in good hands

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Bethany R.
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Amy S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
353 reviews
84 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Amy carried out care for my cat, including pilling, very thoroughly and with good attention to detail. She even happily accommodated an additional, last minute request for medication application. Would definitely recommend 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Daphne G.
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Daphne G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Daphne made our fur babies feel cozy and well looked after—complete with playtime and lots of cuddles. She even brought in a couple plants that were in danger of freezing on our back porch. We would definitely have Daphne watch our pets again!

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Randee F.
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$18
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4.8 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

Very great with my dogs, they were so loved and well cared for when I was away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Crystal T.
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Crystal T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32608

Crystal was great! We had a last minute booking and she was so flexible and understanding. She tolk great care of my anxious pups.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madeline C.
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Madeline C.
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$14
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10 years of experience
Gainesville, FL, 32601

About: As a dog-parent with a bit of extra free time, I want to help fellow dog-parents with busier schedules! I have experience with a variety of dogs breeds and sizes- each with their own unique needs. I am available for walks, drop-ins, feeding, fetch, etc! I have a flexible schedule, as part of my job is dependent on the weather. So on dry weeks, I have quite a bit of free time! I always ensure pets have what they need to be comfortable and safe. I my own space, I have a fenced in yard, and my own 30 lb dog who loves other pups!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the second time Haley has cat-sit for me and I couldn’t be happier! She is so thorough with her visits and my cats adore her now. I can’t recommend Haley more highly!

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Mia A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brooke was great with giving me personal drop in notes and photos despite my kitty being a bit shy. I will definitely be booking with her again if she’s available!

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Juliah L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lovely sitter, great communication, extremely reliable & has a way with animals. My cats loved her right away

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Angel
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Danica took great care of our dog! She is always our first choice when looking for someone to take care of him!

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

Amy S. was referred to us by a friend with two cats who Amy has pet sit for for a long time, so we hired Amy to feed and check on our two cats when we travelled. Amy was reliable, communicative, and understanding of our cats' personalities. We look forward to working with Amy again.

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Alexandra L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is my second time trusting my cats to Laura and I think she must become my go-to cat sitter! She is great, responsive, and reliable :)

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Kat H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jonathan is a great young man who loves dogs and is very responsible. We are so glad to have found someone we can trust with our babies. Highly recommended.

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Nancy A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail did a wonderful job updating me about Freckles. Her photos showed me how happy Freckles was and the great care he was receiving.

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

Elena treated my furbabies so nicely! They made sure to communicate with me while I was gone and reassured me that my babies were safe & sound. Would definitely recommend Elena as a sitter & will book with them again!

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

Katherine does such a good job taking care of my cats and loves them like her own! She is extremely professional and leaves great, detailed reports so I know my kitties are receiving great care while I’m away. I highly recommend!

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Hannah E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney is great and took amazing care of my cats! She is extremely professional and attentive. Would highly recommend!

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Hannah E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always Katie has been amazing with my cats! I’m not even sure how many times I have had her watch them at this point and she has been great every time!

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

This was my second time having Friederike walk my dog while I was away and cannot recommend her enough. She creates a cute little photo packet of the walk and leaves a detailed note about the visit. I can see how happy Skye is and I know I can be at ease while I am on vacation.

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

Marisa was quick to reply and very helpful with my first time using Rover. She was great with my pup and kept her safe and happy!

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

In love with this sitter!! Always sends a detailed updates on our little kitty and goes above and beyond! From the pictures it looks like Suki is enjoying every second of play time.

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Chloe L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I had to go out of town while one of my fur babies was sick, and leaving him was worrisome. Thankfully, Crystal took great care of him! I got regular updates, photos, and reassurance while I was away. She even kept me updated on how much he was eating and that he took his antibiotic. Would absolutely book again.

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

Jenna was great! She watched our three cats, communicated often, followed instructions, and sent lots of photos. Would recommend!

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

Elle was very professional and loving to my cat, Toshi. She came on time and left my home spotless. I would definitely recommend her to others.

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

Aniya always goes above and beyond in caring for our boys. They love her and are very happy to see her for her 2 daily check-ins.

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Alan T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cole is our go-to sitter whenever we are away. Our cat loves him! He is very reliable, great with animals, and always sends us pictures. Highly recommend!

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Jourdan M.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Gainesville on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Gainesville pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 827 pet sitters in Gainesville. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Gainesville pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Gainesville have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Gainesville.

Rover makes it easy to find Gainesville pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 827 pet sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Gainesville, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 97% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.