House Sitting in John Cox, Lakeland, FL
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Alex is truly incredible. Her soft, gentle demeanor combined with her knowledge on how to care for pets makes her a perfect choice. She really helped us out last minute on a holiday weekend. We ( and our fur babies ) look forward to working with her in the future.”

“I cannot express how grateful I am to Yaritza. I have a very anxious Chihuahua that suffers from separation. Yaritza was very aware of this and highly patient. She was highly communicative and thoughtful. This is the 1st time in a long time that I have felt at ease on trip that I had I had to leave my fur babies behind.”

“Danielle was great! When I got home the animals were very content and only my dog seemed to notice I had been gone. I loved the pictures and videos to know they were doing well while I was away”

“Sia did an excellent job taking care of Kaylee for a week while on vacation. Was able to get in touch with her as needed. She sent a daily picture of Kaylee and any updates. Would hire her again in future outings.”

“Elizabeth was great to work with. She was on time, followed instructions perfectly and most importantly my pups had a great time with her and were well cared for. Thank you!🙏 we will be happy to have you back.”

About: This job helps me pay my school tuition. So please book with me it would really mean a lot:) I love playing with dogs!! I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 11. I really enjoyed it because I love animals. In the summer I had an internship at a doggy daycare. I would feed, bathe, train puppies and even take care of senior dogs too. I’m currently attending vet assistant school so I have limited availability during the week but open during weekends! I would have free time to have playtime with your wonderful dogs. Also book with me during holidays!! I unfortunately don’t have a fenced yard. But I will definitely keep an extra eye out on yall babies. I would have a fun but also safe environment for these beautiful pets.
“Alison cared for my senior diabetic dog, staying in our home for a week while we were out of the country. He has multiple medical needs, including twice daily insulin injections and 3 types of eye drops twice/day. She also had to deal with his reluctant appetite and fluctuating blood sugar. In other words, he's sweet, but he ain't easy. She took good care, stayed in communication with us (working with the time differences), and knew when to ask questions. I felt very secure leaving Bear in her care and will certainly call on her again.”

“Izabella was a wonderful animal / house sitter. She was super communicative, sent pictures daily of our fur babies, and was very flexible with us. She also left our home clean and even made time to wash the sheets and remake our bed! We are excited to book our next trip knowing our fur babies will be in great hands.”

About: I've owned and cared for all types of dogs. I've walked and cared for large and small. I've experenced easy, well trained to the most challenging. I love them all. I'm retired, so I can easily work in walks, drop-ins, and sittings during my days. Most days I'm available after 10 A.M., but I'm flexible. I only do care at the pet parent's house, and I follow the guidelines the pet-parent sets because routines are important for consistency. I will always respect your home.
“Mandie is absolutely incredible. Not only does she treat your dog like her own, but she ensures they feel loved like you would yourself. This is the second time Mandie took care of our Bean and I think we found our dog sitter for life. She sends so many pictures and videos and Bean is always so happy when she comes over to see him — I mean really, he gets more excited for her to come over than when my husband and I come home 😅. Mandie is also just a joy of a person who is punctual, clean, flexible with our hectic schedules and we are always happy to have her sit at our house. Seriously don’t think twice, and book Mandie to watch your pup ASAP. You won’t regret it!”

About: I have had a big passion for animals since childhood. I grew up with many animals and always dreamed of working with animals. I graduated from university with an associate in veterinary technician. I been working for several years in veterinary medicine and doggy daycare i really have fun and enjoy all my time with them. I’m currently working 3 days per week, usually I’m off on Sunday and the rest of the time at home. My schedule rotates, I do not always have the same days off. I have an empty room only for them, small cage if needed and a porch that they can be around. I’m a pet friendly and I always walk my dog around so he can enjoy the complex.
“Shawnee was absolutely amazing! She made me feel so comfortable leaving Remmy, especially since he needs daily medication. She kept me in the loop every night with multiple pictures and thoughtful updates from the day. She really went above and beyond to make both me and Remmy feel at ease. Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter!”

“They did a phenomenal job. My pups were happy and healthy when we got back from our trip. The daily pics and videos made the time apart infinately easier The house was immaculate and everything was absolutely perfect. Next time I use rover for this type of service Vanessa will be the first person I try to book.”

About: I've bred chihuahuas an I've also rescued newborn kittens an bottle fed them. Also any animal that I find or see I feed an try to care for them. I've also cared for all different type of animals, chickens, baby chick's, an roosters. I've also collected eggs an have taken care of coi fish. I have alot of patience and care for any animal an companion.Furbabies are my passion to keep them safe and loved🙏🏽 Thank you 🐶🐈🐓🐣🐧🐦 Furbabies care is my life an I take care of my furbabies all day. I love to rescue or help any animal in need. ❤️ I treat them like my babies or furry children. I will feed an walk or entertain any animals purposes. Safe an loved at all times.
About: I love to be able to care and provide happiness to all animals, being able to give them love and take care of their needs while their fur parents are at work is an honor. I currently have open availability Monday-Sunday for anytime including early morning and late nights. I ask for at least 1 day advance for booking and cancellations. I find it very important to have a set routine and schedule for my own pets to give them a safe and comfortable life that sets them up for success.
“My dog and I were very happy with Christian. Christian is awesome, very attentive and caring. He kept me updated throughout the day with comments, photos and videos. I felt very comfortable leaving my Scooby with Christian. I will definitely hire him again. Thank you for taking such good care of my Scooby prince.”

“Camila did an excellent job staying with our four month old puppy! She is prompt and responsible and took great care of him sending updates and pictures. Will definitely use Camila again!”

“Jordyn was great! She staying at my place and watched my two dogs while I was on a work trip. She was easy to communicate with and sent pics of my boys throughout her time with them. I will definitely be booking with Jordyn again! Thanks Jordyn.”
John Cox pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sia sat for our young dog at our home for a long vacation and she was wonderful! Teddy loved her, she provided regular updates and photos . She worked with him on playing fetch and taught him “Stop” while on walks. It was comforting to know our dog and our home were well cared for while we were gone. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend anyone else to use Sia if she is available.

Kendra and her husband were amazing. I left them with my senior dog and puppy overnight and unfortunately my puppy had a huge mess in her crate overnight and they were so kind to clean it all up. They sent updates and pictures and were very kind and attentive! Communication was amazing. Thanks again, Kendra! I’m so sorry for the mess!!!

Jyana was a quick response and great at keeping us up to date on the pets’ day. She kept to their routine perfectly and gave them lots of cuddles. Even my very shy cat felt comfortable enough to make an appearance to her towards the end of the day. She was polite and a wonderful house guest as well; I highly recommend and would ask her help in the future

April is great. This is our 2nd time hiring her to care for our 2 dogs and 3 cats. They love her and she goes above and beyond . She takes care of our house also, brings in the mail and packages makes sure everyone is safe and sound. We would recommend her to our family and friends she deserves more than 5 stars.. We will be using her again .Thank you April

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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 John Cox.
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. John Cox 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.
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