Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Garden City, Jacksonville, FL
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“AMAZING! Sent me sooo many photos of my babe. And was able to work with my last minute/difficult schedule :) very appreciative of her! And will definitely be using her services next time I’m in the area. Highly recommend! Thank you so much for taking such great care of my girl :)”


“I’m so glad I found Rachel! It is stressful trying to manage a busy work schedule and have to worry about finding a dog sitter so I’m grateful for her services. Communication and care of the doggie is top notch. Thanks again!”


“I was worried my dog would have anxiety and a hard time being boarded in a new environment with loud noises, and unfamiliar people. She hasn’t had much human interaction and barks out of fear. I’m so glad i used Rover and met Joseph, my trip was very relaxing, I didn’t have to worry about Bell and her safety at all. I was in full contact with joseph the entire trip and received photos daily. Highly recommend!!”


About: As a young child in kindergarten , I told my mother I wanted to become a “dog catcher”. I have no idea what that is but I know I have always had a passion for dogs. I have two dogs of my own. I have always had dogs around me growing up so i have a lot of experience on caring for them. I work from home full time . My working days are M-W & then on Saturday. I’ll have plenty of time to watch your pets I have a fenced yard and I also have a little yorkie chihuahua mixed dog that lives with me and gets along well with other animals.

“Tania did an amazing job watching over our pets the 4 days we were away. She had great attention to detail, checked in regularly with updates, and followed the instructions perfectly. Aspen seemed to love Tania! We would definitely recommend her to anyone and we plan on having her watch our pets again in the future!”


“Josilyn is wonderful with animals and a lifesaver! She was able to stop by and give me peace of mind during an emergency. I was in a stressful situation and she took some of the pressure off so that I could deal with what was happening in the moment. Priceless!!!”


“During my 2-week absence, Christian did a fabulous job caring for my cats Tommy and Coco. Because she was communicative and responsive, I experienced no anxiety about leaving them in her care. Christian sent me wonderful pictures and texts that reflected her extraordinary gift for compassionate caregiving. Tommy and Coco were obviously happy and stress free because Christian loved and cared for them as I do. My cats were literally crazy for her, as she spoiled them rotten. Amazingly, Tommy posed in pictures with Christian, as if she’d raised him from a kitten; and my skittish Coco, who normally hides from strangers, allowed Christian to regularly find her “hiding.” I give Christian my highest praise for a job exceptionally done. I could not have been more pleased. Not only is she professional and courteous, Christian has a phenomenal gift of spirit. For anyone seeking pet care of excellent quality, I would recommend Christian. In the future, she will be my first choice to care for my Tommy and Coco.”

“Rae was amazing with Daisy! She’s like a dog whisperer. We talked about how Daisy is reactive to other dogs and she actually got her to walk with her amazingly well behaved dog without any reaction. It was just incredible. Highly recommend Rae, she’s the best!”


“I’ve used Miss Brooke on several occasions and she hasn’t disappointed yet! On this time feeding and playing with my three cats, her professional demeanor and her desire to become friends with my problem cat, she out did her self once again. The cats wanted for nothing and Friday, the before mentioned problem cat, even started to warm up to her. She kept the litter boxes clean and washed all the dishes after the final feeding of the last morning. If you’re looking for a sitter for your animals you can’t go wrong with Miss Brooke! I will always be grateful for her service.”


About: For over two decades, pet care has been a central part of my life. My journey began at age nine with my very first pet, and since then, my home has always been filled with furry companions. I currently have a loving household with two dogs and two cats, which means I understand the unique needs of a multi-pet environment. I am more than just a pet sitter; I am a dedicated caretaker who provides comprehensive care, including regular bathing, grooming, walking, and engaging playtime. My experience with pets of all ages, from energetic puppies to gentle senior dogs, gives me a deep understanding of the different life stages and temperaments. Both of my current dogs were adopted as puppies, so I am well-versed in training and managing their puppy energy. Growing up, I was the go-to pet sitter for neighbors and family friends, a role I always cherished. I am excited to revisit this passion to bring more joy into my life and provide the same level of compassionate care to your beloved pets. When your pets are with me, they are part of my family, and I am committed to giving them a happy, safe, and stress-free experience. A flexible schedule from working at home allows me to easily fit pet care into my daily and weekly routine. I can adjust my workday to accommodate walks, playtime, and feeding schedules, ensuring your pet gets consistent attention. Please note I will not be providing in home services at this time. When caring for pets in my home, my priority is to make them feel comfortable and safe. I treat every visiting pet as a member of my own family. I maintain a consistent routine that includes scheduled feeding, regular bathroom breaks, and ample playtime in my secure, pet-friendly yard.

“Courtney was always on time, feeding our 4 cats the way she was asked, playing with them and keeping place clean. She was keeping us posted about how they are doing, sending pictures after every visit. We could totally enjoy our few days trip!”


About: I absolutely love All dogs. Completely comfortable will ALL sizes and breeds! Ive had and taken care of dogs my whole life! I have a fenced in yard in a lovely neighborhood. I have rasied large medium and small dogs so i have experience with many diffrent breeds. Having that experience also has allowed me to work with non neutered/spayed and neutered/spayed. I hate to say it but animals can get in altercations and I have no problem stepping in and seperating the animals. Their safety comes first. I am well versed with fur babies that have separation anxiety and have had quite a few come for day care so I could help with their separation anxiety and ease them of it as well! I know some great training techniques and can help show you how to continue on at home! I am a full time home maker so your best friend will not be lonely! I do have a 9 year old so your pup can also have the joy of playing with a child (unless told otherwise). My home is avery high energy household and we are capable of playing with all kinds of breeds. Currently i have 2 friendly German shepherds, Obi-wan kenobi who is 10 and princess leia who is 4. I offer boarding, long term boarding, house sitting, daycare and drop in visits! Since I am a stay at home mom your pups needs will be catered to as if they were my own child! My schedule is wide open and flexible with the exception of my sons school schedule for drop offs and pick ups and the occasional grocery store run! I'm able to exercise, play with, love, and help train your fur baby as needed. I have a fenced in yard and an oped laid out home. Since I am a stay at home mom I can care for your baby on their own schedule! If they need walks or socialization and even if they need help with their separation or social anxiety im your gal! I have an extremely flexible schedule as i am a stay at home mom. I can easily mold my schedule the the pups needs and clients expectations. I play with, cuddle, walk and feed pups on their schedule in my home and other homes! I'm respectful of my clients homes and make sure to follow their directions when visiting their pups in their homes. When my clients leave their pups in my care at my hose I make sure to make their dogs feel comfortable and safe in my home!

About: Hi! I’m Colleen! :) I am very new to the Rover app experience but not to dog sitting! Whether it was a family or friends pups or my fellow coworkers, I’m happy to help! I love to spoil not only my dogs but yours as well! Bring on all the dog cuddles, kisses and tricks! I treat my babies more like human babies and would give the same amount of love to yours. The bigger the dog the better! I have an 8 year old Great Dane named Bella and a 4 year old Husky Mix named Annie. Whatever you need from me, I will make it happen. I’ll walk, baby talk and give your babies all the love in the world. I have a LARGE fenced in BACKYARD and what dog doesn’t love that!? Be sure to expect lots of picture updates from our fun day(s)! I work on Coronado Island M-F. I leave by 7:00am and arrive home no later than 4:30pm. Once home, the back door is wide open for the dogs to run free and have fun. My son and I spend our evenings outside with the dogs running around and playing fetch. I have a large fenced in back yard and two friendly silly dogs to keep your fur baby company. Bedtime is the best time because all dogs are welcome to sleep on the king size bed with me! Cuddles all night!!

“Melanie truly loved my cats and helped do extra things like leave out bird food so that they would be entertained while I was away. She cared about making sure they were comfortable and there were no incidents between my two sibling cats who aren’t the best of friends. I’ll definitely book her again the next time I have to be away from home!”


“Kaja’s is so patient and gentle! My big boy absolutely loved her, we will definitely be booking her again. She gave us time to get some things done without being interrupted.”



About: I have a dog that is very loving and I have a nice yard for the dogs to play. I am home full time to care and love for your pets! I like to walk the dogs every hour or so and always make sure they have enough food and water. I have a teenager daughter and a Bichon Frise 8 years old. He loves other dogs "Sunny" is a very friendly dog he gets along with other dogs. My daughter loves dogs and she loves to play with them she is very calm with dogs. I hope that you choose me to care for your dog! Non smoking home. Pets are allowed in the furniture. At this time I only accept small dogs at my house. I can go to you even if you have a big dog. Thank you have a good day
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Haley S.Star Sitter

“AMAZING! Sent me sooo many photos of my babe. And was able to work with my last minute/difficult schedule :) very appreciative of her! And will definitely be using her services next time I’m in the area. Highly recommend! Thank you so much for taking such great care of my girl :)”


Rachel D.Star Sitter

“I’m so glad I found Rachel! It is stressful trying to manage a busy work schedule and have to worry about finding a dog sitter so I’m grateful for her services. Communication and care of the doggie is top notch. Thanks again!”


Joseph & Reanaleena W.Star Sitter

“I was worried my dog would have anxiety and a hard time being boarded in a new environment with loud noises, and unfamiliar people. She hasn’t had much human interaction and barks out of fear. I’m so glad i used Rover and met Joseph, my trip was very relaxing, I didn’t have to worry about Bell and her safety at all. I was in full contact with joseph the entire trip and received photos daily. Highly recommend!!”


Adam L.

“Adam was a great pet sitter. He obviously has a good energy because both my dog and cat befriended him immediately! Will definitely be requesting him again in the future.”


Jovanna T.
About: As a young child in kindergarten , I told my mother I wanted to become a “dog catcher”. I have no idea what that is but I know I have always had a passion for dogs. I have two dogs of my own. I have always had dogs around me growing up so i have a lot of experience on caring for them. I work from home full time . My working days are M-W & then on Saturday. I’ll have plenty of time to watch your pets I have a fenced yard and I also have a little yorkie chihuahua mixed dog that lives with me and gets along well with other animals.


Tania G.

“Tania did an amazing job watching over our pets the 4 days we were away. She had great attention to detail, checked in regularly with updates, and followed the instructions perfectly. Aspen seemed to love Tania! We would definitely recommend her to anyone and we plan on having her watch our pets again in the future!”


Dillon S.Star Sitter

“Dillon was heaven sent when my regular sitter had to relocate. He was on time, thorough with directions, and flexible. Will hire again.”


Josilyn N.

“Josilyn is wonderful with animals and a lifesaver! She was able to stop by and give me peace of mind during an emergency. I was in a stressful situation and she took some of the pressure off so that I could deal with what was happening in the moment. Priceless!!!”


Christian G.Star Sitter
“During my 2-week absence, Christian did a fabulous job caring for my cats Tommy and Coco. Because she was communicative and responsive, I experienced no anxiety about leaving them in her care. Christian sent me wonderful pictures and texts that reflected her extraordinary gift for compassionate caregiving. Tommy and Coco were obviously happy and stress free because Christian loved and cared for them as I do. My cats were literally crazy for her, as she spoiled them rotten. Amazingly, Tommy posed in pictures with Christian, as if she’d raised him from a kitten; and my skittish Coco, who normally hides from strangers, allowed Christian to regularly find her “hiding.” I give Christian my highest praise for a job exceptionally done. I could not have been more pleased. Not only is she professional and courteous, Christian has a phenomenal gift of spirit. For anyone seeking pet care of excellent quality, I would recommend Christian. In the future, she will be my first choice to care for my Tommy and Coco.”


Rae K.

“Rae was amazing with Daisy! She’s like a dog whisperer. We talked about how Daisy is reactive to other dogs and she actually got her to walk with her amazingly well behaved dog without any reaction. It was just incredible. Highly recommend Rae, she’s the best!”


Anna G.


“I had to last minute book after a cancellation by another sitter and Anna was super quick to respond and step in!! She was awesome to communicate with & sent great pics!”


Brooke Y.


“I’ve used Miss Brooke on several occasions and she hasn’t disappointed yet! On this time feeding and playing with my three cats, her professional demeanor and her desire to become friends with my problem cat, she out did her self once again. The cats wanted for nothing and Friday, the before mentioned problem cat, even started to warm up to her. She kept the litter boxes clean and washed all the dishes after the final feeding of the last morning. If you’re looking for a sitter for your animals you can’t go wrong with Miss Brooke! I will always be grateful for her service.”


Natasha D.
“Natasha has walked my two dolbermans for the past 5 years, 3 times a week. Cosmo and Atticus never leave her side when she is around. They adore her! She is convinced it’s cause she “scratches under the collar” haha! Also, when I travel for days or a week at a time Natasha always comes by and makes sure they’re getting properly fed on schedule, exercised, given exponential amount of attention and potty breaks. I will say I am a crazy pet parent that likes things a certain way and she never disappoints... always respectful and never disappoints.”
Christopher G.


“Super thankful for Chris being flexible and working with our schedule. Our dog loves when he comes by.”


Courtney D.

“Courtney was always on time, feeding our 4 cats the way she was asked, playing with them and keeping place clean. She was keeping us posted about how they are doing, sending pictures after every visit. We could totally enjoy our few days trip!”


Chrissy D.

“She is a animal lover 100% she takes care of my dog so well and he love her. I have a German shepherd and she makes sure everything is always ok with him. She is also really good at getting him to take his medication each month when it's almost impossible for me.i highly recommend if you need a sitter for the day or over night, so you can complete whatever you need that you ask her first and can rest assured your furry friend will be in the best of care.”


Colleen C.
“Colleen is the best ever!! Super loving, caring, and attentive! She loves your dogs as her own! Annie and Bella (her dogs) are also as sweet as they can be giant teddy bears. Colleen is always my go to dog sitter in her home or even MY home! ❤️❤️”


Melanie C.

“Melanie truly loved my cats and helped do extra things like leave out bird food so that they would be entertained while I was away. She cared about making sure they were comfortable and there were no incidents between my two sibling cats who aren’t the best of friends. I’ll definitely book her again the next time I have to be away from home!”


Kaja J.

“Kaja’s is so patient and gentle! My big boy absolutely loved her, we will definitely be booking her again. She gave us time to get some things done without being interrupted.”




Carolina M.

About: I have a dog that is very loving and I have a nice yard for the dogs to play. I am home full time to care and love for your pets! I like to walk the dogs every hour or so and always make sure they have enough food and water. I have a teenager daughter and a Bichon Frise 8 years old. He loves other dogs "Sunny" is a very friendly dog he gets along with other dogs. My daughter loves dogs and she loves to play with them she is very calm with dogs. I hope that you choose me to care for your dog! Non smoking home. Pets are allowed in the furniture. At this time I only accept small dogs at my house. I can go to you even if you have a big dog. Thank you have a good day
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Garden City pet parents share their Rover experiences
Tania did an amazing job watching over our pets the 4 days we were away. She had great attention to detail, checked in regularly with updates, and followed the instructions perfectly. Aspen seemed to love Tania! We would definitely recommend her to anyone and we plan on having her watch our pets again in the future!

I was worried my dog would have anxiety and a hard time being boarded in a new environment with loud noises, and unfamiliar people. She hasn’t had much human interaction and barks out of fear. I’m so glad i used Rover and met Joseph, my trip was very relaxing, I didn’t have to worry about Bell and her safety at all. I was in full contact with joseph the entire trip and received photos daily. Highly recommend!!

Mariana is fabulous! Not only did she accommodate a last minute booking on a holiday weekend, she loved on my pups and provided updates. They really enjoyed their belly rubs! She made sure to do a meet and greet and took some of their treats with them so they would feel comfortable on the 1st visit. I was initially worried because we have never left our pups in the care of someone we are not familiar with but Mariana took great care in asking what they needed and accommodating our schedule. We will definitely be a repeat client!

Josilyn is wonderful with animals and a lifesaver! She was able to stop by and give me peace of mind during an emergency. I was in a stressful situation and she took some of the pressure off so that I could deal with what was happening in the moment. Priceless!!!

Caitlan was such a great sitter for our cat Kylo! All he technically needed was to be fed while we were gone but she stayed and loved on him and kept him company for a little while each drop in. I really appreciate that she communicated very well and was understanding when I accidentally booked a check in while I was still home. I recommend her 100%

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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Garden City.
Rover makes it easy to find Garden City 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
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.
