House Sitting in Idlewyld, Fort Lauderdale
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“Rho was absolutely amazing. From the first time we met here, we felt completely comfortable welcoming her into our home and taking care of our 11 week old puppy. The entire time she house sat for us we were constantly updated with messages, videos and pictures. We could feel how much love she had for our puppy and we knew we left her in good hands. She was so good playing with our puppy and keeping her entertained. We would 100% recommend Rho to anyone with pets and will definitely be using her again!”


“Always such a joy when Vanessa is caring for our pups. The peace of mind it brings us is priceless. She goes above and beyond every time and our boys adore her.”


“I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful dog sitter! My puppy is like my baby, so finding someone I could trust was very important to me. From the moment they met, my pup felt comfortable and even gives her kisses—which says a lot! I feel completely at ease knowing he’s in safe, loving hands. She provides the best quality of care, always sends me pictures, and responds quickly to any messages. I couldn’t ask for more!”


“My Ollie takes a while to warm to new people but Cory did it fast with his calm, kind and confident persona. Cory has walked Ollie a few times and stayed over in my house with him, and everything went great. I appreciate that!!”


“I have never used Rover and needed a sitter in a pinch. So happy that we found Stella. She was amazing. She took great care of my pets and home. She was in constant contact and sent daily updates. I definitely highly recommend her.”


“Dawn is absolutely amazing! She watched our two kitties for the weekend and was super attentive, sent daily updates, and we came home to a perfect house and two happy cats! I have a hard time trusting people with our animals, but we will definitely be using her again in the future. She is very sweet and caring - we cannot recommend her enough!”


“Charlene was wonderful with our animals and sent plenty of pictures and updates during her stay. She was quick to reply to my messages, offered to meet up a couple times before the stay to make sure all the animals were comfortable with her, and she made sure our house was cleaned up before we got home, as if we had never left! I will definitely recommend Charlene for anyone who needs a pet sitter!”


“As always, Catherine does great housesitting for my pets. She follows all instructions and sends lots of picture and video updates. The pets love her”


“Robin was awesome with our shy pup. Her calm demeanor put him at ease. It’s obvious she really understands dogs. We are lucky to have found her!”



“Jackie has come to the rescue for myself and husband while vacationing in Lauderdale. We have our small 14 year old Maltese with us, and had no choice but to take him with us. He doesn’t do well at boarding facilities. I decided to get a dog sitter with the hopes of finding someone asap that not only takes good care of my dog, but is friendly with myself and husband too. It’s hard to trust good people. Jackie is wonderful and accommodating to the times we need. Will use her again in the future when I’m back in Lauderdale. Highly recommend!”


“Christina took care of our Scottie during a quick trip to Washington. She got along well with the dog and kept in touch with us with text messages and picture. She spent the night with Cookie. When we returned the house was neat and the dog was happy. I will hire Christine again.”


About: Animal lover since age 5 - I’ve raised and trained a variety of different pets including dogs, cats, horses, birds, bunnies, etc. Pet owner to a 12 year old golden retriever and 4 year old rescue British Blue (cat). Familiar with administering medications and navigating any physical therapy needs. Available for simple drop ins just to give clean water, food, and change the litter. I’m available round the clock, twenty-four seven. My routine revolves around fur babies so if they are up, I’m up! Very flexible and can be as early or late as needed Sunday-Saturday. It’s all about treating your fur babies like they are my own. Available 24/7 for check-ins, walks, food and water refills, pet sitting, and boarding. If you’re unsure what service to book, include your needs in a message and I can give you a better estimate.

“Sean is awesome. He stayed with my two dogs for a week at my place. He kept in contact regularly and dealt with my older boy’s med schedule and younger boy’s weirdo anxiety. It was a huge relief to find a sitter who genuinely loves animals. My dogs are everything to me, but they’re needy little suckers, and they came through this week like a charm because of Sean.”


“Genesis did a great job with our dog Keenu who is a senior that can sometimes be cranky. She listened to all of our requirements for him and was able to keep him comfortable during a house sit. Would recommend her especially for people with pets that have extra needs. Thank you!”


“Lauren took great care of our senior dog! She gave us updates and sent us pictures☺️ Also she kept our place tidy - a wonderful house guest! We highly recommend her to watch your fur babies🐾”


“Marta is a great pet sitter. She came over two times before I actually needed her to get acquainted with my pets. She did everything that was expected and even sent us pictures while we were away. I would definitely use Marta again.”


About: I have been around pets since I was a kid, from turtles to parrots! My family love animals and we all have pets. I am currently a co-Mom to a lovely orange tabby named Neo. I have often cared for my sister’s or my mom’s dogs and cats (between the whole fam we have 5 cats and 6 dogs!) Although I am new to officially pet sitting, rest assured your babies will be in good hands. I will take care of them as if they were my own. I currently have an open schedule and can accommodate most schedules at this time. However, this could change depending on work schedules so I will update this as needed. For now, I’m flexible. For over nights we could discuss specifics, but I am open to spending time at the home to help ease any stress your pet may have in your absence. For walks I can pick up and walk your pet around your neighborhood or take them to a park. For non-overnight home visits I can come over and depending on which service you want, walk or just let them out to do their business. I can also feed, give meds, and do play time. All walks, home visits are in 30min increments.

“Jovanna was great. Extremely communicative with me and Duke’s care. She really went the extra mile for him. Will be booking with her again! ☺️”


About: I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. The last 4 years my ex husband and I have 3 dogs at home and they brought to us a lot of join. Now we are separate and I have my little friend furry Alfredo with me I'm currently working part time so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups!! I'm available for boarding on weekends and weekdays after 1pm I have a place near by the water on the ground floor , my yard is very safe, my little dog always play there and I am always present and attentive while they having a good fun.
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Rhokia R.
Star Sitter


“Rho was absolutely amazing. From the first time we met here, we felt completely comfortable welcoming her into our home and taking care of our 11 week old puppy. The entire time she house sat for us we were constantly updated with messages, videos and pictures. We could feel how much love she had for our puppy and we knew we left her in good hands. She was so good playing with our puppy and keeping her entertained. We would 100% recommend Rho to anyone with pets and will definitely be using her again!”


Vanessa D.
Star Sitter


“Always such a joy when Vanessa is caring for our pups. The peace of mind it brings us is priceless. She goes above and beyond every time and our boys adore her.”


Marianne L.Star Sitter

“I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful dog sitter! My puppy is like my baby, so finding someone I could trust was very important to me. From the moment they met, my pup felt comfortable and even gives her kisses—which says a lot! I feel completely at ease knowing he’s in safe, loving hands. She provides the best quality of care, always sends me pictures, and responds quickly to any messages. I couldn’t ask for more!”


Cory H.

“My Ollie takes a while to warm to new people but Cory did it fast with his calm, kind and confident persona. Cory has walked Ollie a few times and stayed over in my house with him, and everything went great. I appreciate that!!”


Stella R.
Star Sitter


“I have never used Rover and needed a sitter in a pinch. So happy that we found Stella. She was amazing. She took great care of my pets and home. She was in constant contact and sent daily updates. I definitely highly recommend her.”


Dawn W.Star Sitter

“Dawn is absolutely amazing! She watched our two kitties for the weekend and was super attentive, sent daily updates, and we came home to a perfect house and two happy cats! I have a hard time trusting people with our animals, but we will definitely be using her again in the future. She is very sweet and caring - we cannot recommend her enough!”


Charlene C.Star Sitter

“Charlene was wonderful with our animals and sent plenty of pictures and updates during her stay. She was quick to reply to my messages, offered to meet up a couple times before the stay to make sure all the animals were comfortable with her, and she made sure our house was cleaned up before we got home, as if we had never left! I will definitely recommend Charlene for anyone who needs a pet sitter!”


Catherine Z.Star Sitter

“As always, Catherine does great housesitting for my pets. She follows all instructions and sends lots of picture and video updates. The pets love her”


Robin W.
Star Sitter


“Robin was awesome with our shy pup. Her calm demeanor put him at ease. It’s obvious she really understands dogs. We are lucky to have found her!”




Jaclyn G.Star Sitter

“Jackie has come to the rescue for myself and husband while vacationing in Lauderdale. We have our small 14 year old Maltese with us, and had no choice but to take him with us. He doesn’t do well at boarding facilities. I decided to get a dog sitter with the hopes of finding someone asap that not only takes good care of my dog, but is friendly with myself and husband too. It’s hard to trust good people. Jackie is wonderful and accommodating to the times we need. Will use her again in the future when I’m back in Lauderdale. Highly recommend!”


Christina L.Star Sitter

“Christina took care of our Scottie during a quick trip to Washington. She got along well with the dog and kept in touch with us with text messages and picture. She spent the night with Cookie. When we returned the house was neat and the dog was happy. I will hire Christine again.”


Jessica G.
“I have known Jessica since she was born!! Her mom and I have been “besties” for well over 50 years! She is a kind, compassionate, loving human being and I have witnessed all of that with how she cares for her own pets!! Although I am not currently a pet owner, when and if the time comes I would not hesitate to call on Jessica as my “Rover” go to!!”


Sean B.
Star Sitter


“Sean is awesome. He stayed with my two dogs for a week at my place. He kept in contact regularly and dealt with my older boy’s med schedule and younger boy’s weirdo anxiety. It was a huge relief to find a sitter who genuinely loves animals. My dogs are everything to me, but they’re needy little suckers, and they came through this week like a charm because of Sean.”


Genesis S.

“Genesis did a great job with our dog Keenu who is a senior that can sometimes be cranky. She listened to all of our requirements for him and was able to keep him comfortable during a house sit. Would recommend her especially for people with pets that have extra needs. Thank you!”


Lauren F.

“Lauren took great care of our senior dog! She gave us updates and sent us pictures☺️ Also she kept our place tidy - a wonderful house guest! We highly recommend her to watch your fur babies🐾”


Marta A.

“Marta is a great pet sitter. She came over two times before I actually needed her to get acquainted with my pets. She did everything that was expected and even sent us pictures while we were away. I would definitely use Marta again.”


Sandra B.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Sandra as a pet sitter and dog walker. I’ve seen first-hand how much she truly enjoys spending time with animals, she is loving, patient, and attentive to their needs. Sandra treats every pet as if they were her own, making sure they feel happy, comfortable, and cared for. She is also incredibly responsible and trustworthy. Any pet parent would be lucky to have Sandra caring for their furry family members!”


Jovanna M.

“Jovanna was great. Extremely communicative with me and Duke’s care. She really went the extra mile for him. Will be booking with her again! ☺️”


ANGELA L.
“Angela did an amazing job taking care of my dog, Chica, a little Maltese. She was very loving, responsible, and gentle. Chica instantly connected with Angela, and I felt completely at ease knowing she was in such good hands. Highly recommend!”


Adrienne S.

“Adrienne was awesome! She sent plenty of photos to get me through my trip💓 will definitely be booking again. Thank you for taking such good care of my Franklin!!”
Over 3 pet parents in Idlewyld have booked house sitting
Idlewyld pet parents share their Rover experiences
Thank you, Carol! We came back from a long trip to a happy dog, cat, and house. We appreciated the good communication and professionalism, and would definitely hire her again.

Genesis did a great job with our dog Keenu who is a senior that can sometimes be cranky. She listened to all of our requirements for him and was able to keep him comfortable during a house sit. Would recommend her especially for people with pets that have extra needs. Thank you!

My Ollie takes a while to warm to new people but Cory did it fast with his calm, kind and confident persona. Cory has walked Ollie a few times and stayed over in my house with him, and everything went great. I appreciate that!!

Nothing brings me more nerves than days away from my pup, my separation anxiety is far worse. Caroline did an amazing job with Thelo! Regular updates on his walks, photos, and giving him the affection he always needs. Would highly recommend her for a house-sitting stay to take care of your beloved pet

Laura has watched my senior dog in my home twice now and it was another perfect visit. Never once did I worry while away on vacation.

I highly recommend Vadim to anyone looking for a dependable dog sitter. Within about 10–15 minutes my dogs quickly got acquainted with Vadim and by the time I left I immediately received a video with one of my dogs already snuggling up and asking for belly rubs. I felt very reassured that my dogs were in good hands and appreciated the update videos and pictures while I was away. Thank you Vadim!

From the second the dogs met Julia they were HOOKED and I just knew I was leaving them in the most loving caring and capable hands. She sent daily updates and I was FLOORED to come home and see all my plants were still alive too! (Only because they’re really finicky and I have a hard enough time keeping them alive and thriving!) and coming home after a long week to see that my house is as comfy and cozy as I need it to be after traveling all day was such a relief. If she’s available BOOK HER you’ll feel so lucky you did!!

Jovanna was great. Extremely communicative with me and Duke’s care. She really went the extra mile for him. Will be booking with her again! ☺️

Kimmeth goes above and beyond. She takes great care of our pets and is someone we trust and rely on. She makes our trips away from home stress free because we know we have someone great to take care of our dog and cat. Thank you Kimmeth!

Marta took such great care of my little Yorkie and kept me updated throughout her stay. She was wonderful!! She sent me very cute pictures of my boy every day ❤️ I would definitely recommend her!

Lexy was great! She replied right away to my first inquiry, and set up a meet and greet for the next day. While I was away, she kept in touch and was super responsive. When I got home, the house was clean and neat, and Ernie seemed fine for the experience. Easily a 5-star sit. Ernie says he hopes to see her again!

Giuliana was very helpful and flexible, taking care of my dog. I would highly recommend her for any dog sitting service. My dog requires special care and she went above and beyond to exceed those expectations.

Christina was great. She was in contact the whole visit sending texts and photos. The dogs were very relaxed and calm with her. She did lots of walks and the house was clean when I got home. I will definitely rebook for my next trip!

Nicole has been amazing since getting our new puppy Bailey. We first used her services for house drop ins, and recently had to take an emergency family trip for 3 days which we booked Nicole to house sit. It is always nerve-wracking to leave a pet let alone let alone a puppy at 5-6 months, but we knew from how Bailey has enjoyed her house visits Nicole would be the best fit. Nicole was communicative the whole time and sent lots of cute pictures of Bailey and it made us happy to see how happy Bailey was! Thank you Nicole - 10/10 recommend and will absolutely book again!

Dawn has stayed in our home to watch our two kitties multiple times in the past, and did an amazing job. This last trip she watched our dog, Baloo, as well and she was fabulous as always! The care and consideration she’s gives for our animals, and home, I truly amazing. And it makes going away much less stressful.

Sean stayed with our dogs for 5 nights. The dogs and the house were well-cared for, and we received regular updates with pictures. During the meet and greet, it was easy to see that Sean was an experienced pet caregiver, and his calming energy was a perfect fit with our rambunctious dogs. We would love for Sean to stay with our dogs again in the future.

Very professional and reliable! She took great care of my dog while I was away on business. Highly recommend her.

Jean-Paul did an amazing job watching my cat Barton! He took lots of pictures and gave updates. He also went above and beyond and took the trash from the litter genie out. A wonderful and attentive cat sitter!

Christina was absolutely amazing. Our dog is a service dog and usually is with us 24/7, but we were going into some foreign countries that had a lot of outbreaks of viruses affecting animals and we chose not to take her. It really worried us about where she was going to be, but after meeting Christina and her taking care of her one day as we were doing I told her we can't couldn't take her on it her, we felt confident that we had chosen the right person. She was amazing with Aurora, and I would highly recommend her as a sitter,

Megan did an absolutely fantastic job taking care of my boy. Sudden travel can be stressful, especially when you have no family in the area, but I felt like she genuinely loved on my dog the way that I do. She was flexible, communicative, and sent fantastic photos to put me at ease. Came home to a happy and calm dog which is the most you can ask. Book with confidence.

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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 Idlewyld.
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. Idlewyld 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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