House Sitting in Historic Ybor, Tampa
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“I’ve booked Zach twice for house sitting with my three dogs, and I am completely blown away by his excellent service. I have a cane corso, a rotty, and pittie, so they are quite large, and they love when he comes over. I’ve had several sitters cancel, because they get overwhelmed with three, but not Zach. He also goes above and beyond and leaves the space spotless. I tell him I’ll clean up after I come back, but it’s not in his character to not go above and beyond. Even the trash was taken out. I’m like, how are you real?! Lol Highly recommend.”


“Mariah took great care of my dog. We were living in a new home and she helped him to adjust and become very comfortable and confident in his new environment. She was extremely professional and easy to communicate with before and during her visits. Highly recommend her services!”


“I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend sitter for my dog, Wonka! Jordan is very detailed-oriented, did a great job following all of my directions for medication administration and potty breaks needed for Wonka’s medical condition, and provided frequent updates which helped put my mind at ease while I was away. My dog, who is usually skeptical around new people, also warmed up to her quickly, and before long they were the best of friends! I won’t hesitate to use Jordan as a sitter again!”


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.

“Haley was magnificent! Dennis absolutely loved her and her dog Piper who is also a Frenchie!!! She sent me a bunch of photos and videos and kept me informed about how he was doing. This booking was over July 4th and this was his first time hearing fireworks, which really scared him, but she comforted him and helped him through. I trust her completely, I know Dennis was in great hands and he had a blast!!”


“Rhoda was wonderful with my boy Benny! He clearly was content and happy, she communicated with texts & photos regularly & took great care of all while house sitting. Will definitely request her again!”


“Rebecca did great with our 3 pets on short notice. Even with our little guy who doesn't warm up to people easily and can be a bit rude! Our house was clean and just how we left it.”


About: I recently graduated USF with an animal biology degree and have been around animals since I was little. I have been petsitting for several years. I have experience fostering puppies and kittens for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. I was also a puppy raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs. I have my own pets as well. So I have experience with all different animals and ages. I have a very flexible schedule. I am typically available any times throughout the week and most weekends. Let me know what times you would need and I am happy to accommodate. I am able to take your dog on however long of a walk you’d like. I can play fetch/games or cuddle with them. Whatever they need.

“Becky was a fantasy dog sitter during our 11 night trip out of the country. She sent us photos and updates every day and immediately brought up any concerns. She took our pup for walks even though we have a big back yard and gave him lots of pets and snuggles. She went above and beyond bringing in our mail and watering the plants too. We’ve already booked her for our next out of town vacation.”


“Outstanding. It is hard to find a person to trust with your home, but I give this individual five stars without reservation. Highly recommend.”


“Riley was the best! She was able to work with me last minute and was the sweetest with Charlie. She checked in with me throughout the whole visit and made me feel so comfortable leaving my pup. I will definitely use Riley again!”


“Molly was amazing! She was our first non-family member to watch our puppy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was attentive, caring, and kept us updated with pictures throughout the day. It was clear our pup was in great hands and loved being with her. We’ll absolutely use Molly again in the future!”


“Rebecca did an amazing job. She stayed with my girls, took them on walks, and went above and beyond to send me photos and videos of them and keep me updated while I was traveling. They absolutely love her and I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”


“Susy was great and available for a last minute dog sitting! She sent us so many cute pics and videos of our girl. Gave her all the cuddles she needed!!! Will def use Susy again!”

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Zach M.

“I’ve booked Zach twice for house sitting with my three dogs, and I am completely blown away by his excellent service. I have a cane corso, a rotty, and pittie, so they are quite large, and they love when he comes over. I’ve had several sitters cancel, because they get overwhelmed with three, but not Zach. He also goes above and beyond and leaves the space spotless. I tell him I’ll clean up after I come back, but it’s not in his character to not go above and beyond. Even the trash was taken out. I’m like, how are you real?! Lol Highly recommend.”


Mariah G.Star Sitter

“Mariah took great care of my dog. We were living in a new home and she helped him to adjust and become very comfortable and confident in his new environment. She was extremely professional and easy to communicate with before and during her visits. Highly recommend her services!”


Jordan P.Star Sitter

“I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend sitter for my dog, Wonka! Jordan is very detailed-oriented, did a great job following all of my directions for medication administration and potty breaks needed for Wonka’s medical condition, and provided frequent updates which helped put my mind at ease while I was away. My dog, who is usually skeptical around new people, also warmed up to her quickly, and before long they were the best of friends! I won’t hesitate to use Jordan as a sitter again!”


Jaden D.

“Perfect! Sent pictures while I was gone and was very responsive. My pup is great and the house looks exactly the way I left it. Will book again!”


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.”


Haley W.

“Haley was magnificent! Dennis absolutely loved her and her dog Piper who is also a Frenchie!!! She sent me a bunch of photos and videos and kept me informed about how he was doing. This booking was over July 4th and this was his first time hearing fireworks, which really scared him, but she comforted him and helped him through. I trust her completely, I know Dennis was in great hands and he had a blast!!”


Rhoda S.Star Sitter

“Rhoda was wonderful with my boy Benny! He clearly was content and happy, she communicated with texts & photos regularly & took great care of all while house sitting. Will definitely request her again!”


Rebecca A.


“Rebecca did great with our 3 pets on short notice. Even with our little guy who doesn't warm up to people easily and can be a bit rude! Our house was clean and just how we left it.”




Amy J.

“Amazing! If our dog Winny could right the review, 5 stars would be given with an eloquent use of words from a thesaurus. Thank you for taking care of our family member Amy!”


Carly G.Star Sitter
About: I recently graduated USF with an animal biology degree and have been around animals since I was little. I have been petsitting for several years. I have experience fostering puppies and kittens for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. I was also a puppy raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs. I have my own pets as well. So I have experience with all different animals and ages. I have a very flexible schedule. I am typically available any times throughout the week and most weekends. Let me know what times you would need and I am happy to accommodate. I am able to take your dog on however long of a walk you’d like. I can play fetch/games or cuddle with them. Whatever they need.


Benjamin M.Star Sitter

“Ben has looked after our dog several times now and he’s been great. Totally trust him to take care of our furbaby and gives me peace of mind.”


Becky S.

“Becky was a fantasy dog sitter during our 11 night trip out of the country. She sent us photos and updates every day and immediately brought up any concerns. She took our pup for walks even though we have a big back yard and gave him lots of pets and snuggles. She went above and beyond bringing in our mail and watering the plants too. We’ve already booked her for our next out of town vacation.”


Avery D.

“Avery was absolutely amazing! Our dogs loved her and she left our house incredibly neat and clean. I would absolutely suggest her to everyone and I plan to use her again!!”


Amanda & Matthew K.Star Sitter

“Outstanding. It is hard to find a person to trust with your home, but I give this individual five stars without reservation. Highly recommend.”


Ronnie I.

“Ronnie always goes over and above! My babies just adore him and he always responds so quickly! I will continue to use Ronnie and highly recommend him!”


Riley O.

“Riley was the best! She was able to work with me last minute and was the sweetest with Charlie. She checked in with me throughout the whole visit and made me feel so comfortable leaving my pup. I will definitely use Riley again!”


Molly W.Star Sitter

“Molly was amazing! She was our first non-family member to watch our puppy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was attentive, caring, and kept us updated with pictures throughout the day. It was clear our pup was in great hands and loved being with her. We’ll absolutely use Molly again in the future!”


rebecca s.

“Rebecca did an amazing job. She stayed with my girls, took them on walks, and went above and beyond to send me photos and videos of them and keep me updated while I was traveling. They absolutely love her and I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”


Susy S.

“Susy was great and available for a last minute dog sitting! She sent us so many cute pics and videos of our girl. Gave her all the cuddles she needed!!! Will def use Susy 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 Historic Ybor.
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. Historic Ybor 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
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
