House Sitting in John Cox, Lakeland, FL
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1. Shawnee S.


“Shawnee really saved the day by being able to take care of my pets at the last minute! She was attentive and kept me updated throughout her stay. I would definitely book her again!”


2. Christian W.

“Christian is the best. He made us feel so comfortable that beau was taken care of and sent lots of updates and pics! We will definitely book him again.”


3. Nikayla G.

“Great sitter! I’ve worked with Nikayla a few times now and she’s been great! I do not worry about the safety or well being of my pups when she’s taking care of them! I will continue to book with Nikayla! She’s great!”




4. Natalie Y.
“Natalie has watched our two cats numerous times in the past few years while we have been on vacation. We pick her because we know she loves animals and besides being regular and doing the job well including making sure everything is clean and picked up before we return home she loves the animals. She takes time to get down on the floor or wherever they are and pet them and spend time with them. She is always responsible and goes above and beyond in her pet sitting. I highly recommend her.”


5. Rachelle S.


“I hired Rachelle to house sit with my Corgi for Labor Day weekend. She kept me updated throughout the weekend and sent lots of pictures. I would love to use her again in the future!”


6. Alex e.

“Alex was great. First time using her and everything was great and the dogs liked her! She took them out for walks, potty breaks, and was great to them. She stayed over at our house and everything was perfect. I would use her again!”


7. Kendall S.
“Oakley and Dolly love to see Kendall coming! She is attentive and takes great care of my dogs! She treats them like her own and I love that!”


8. Savannah T.
“Savannah has watched my 10-year old flat-coated retriever while I’ve been away for business trips or just running late after work. She is attuned to an animals needs and specific care, if needed. She is there for a walk, feeding, and extra love! And shedding has never bothered her… which I’ve always appreciated. She’s a trusted person I will always feel safe asking to care for my girl!”


9. Kathryn Lynn P.
“Kathryn is a great caretaker and has watched many pets in her past. She knows how to handle all ranges from puppies to elderly dogs with care.”


10. Mickey M.


“Mickey is awesome! My fur baby lives her. She takes her on long walks and spends quality time with her. She will always be my first choice sitter!”


11. Alberto Q.

“ALberto and I first met when I worked in the kennels at SPCA Florida. I found him to be extremely professional and kind to all people and animals that came across his path. It amazed me that he took time to volunteer while working a full-time job and having a family to take care of. His passion for improving the lives of the dogs in our kennels was his motivation. It is now 6 years later and ALberto still volunteers for us. As the Volunteer/Outreach/Off sites Manager, I continue to see his dedication as he is now an Off SIte Adoption Counselor and does events 2 times every month. Other volunteers ask to train with him and love being part of his team as he brings dogs to local stores to get them adopted. When I need a pet sitter, Alberto will be the one that I call!”


12. Debra A.

“Debra was very reliable and interactive with my pup, Winnie. She was very willing to help out with other areas of my home while I was away and when I arrived back home when he was safe and sound asleep. Thanks, Debra.!!”




13. Janet V.
“We have known Janet, and she has been taking care of our dogs & cats, for at least 12 years. Janet is the best! She’s great at keeping in touch with you if you are out of town, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your pets are doing fine. Janet will also go above and beyond to take of your pets in whatever they might need while you are away. She is very responsible, trustworthy, and dedicated to caring for your animals. And… all the animals just love her! It’s definitely a win-win situation.”


14. Ashley M.
“Ashley is good with dogs she feeds waters walks takes them out to potty cleans up after them and loves to play and cuddle with them”


15. Abigail H.
“Abby was my favorite pet sitter. My Sangria pup adored her! She was responsible and always left my home in great condition. I trusted her to give my baby medications and she reported her dietary intake and walks. If she hadn't moved away I'd still use her!”


16. Kelsey S.


“Kelsey is amazing! She is so sweet and my dogs love her. She provided us with plenty of pictures and updates which made me feel like Kelsey genuinely cared! We will be using Kelsey as our dog sitter from now on. Highly recommend!”


17. Alison N.

“Alison was great! It was our first time leaving our golden, and his first time spending even a night without his mom or dad. I work from home 99% of the time and he’s a true Velcro dog, following me everywhere. So I was very worried about how he’d do without me, and vice versa. Alison was great with him and made time to come for a few walks in the weeks before we left so she and Santo could get to know each other a bit. After we left she checked in with us and sent us photos and updates about our baby, which helped me worry less about whether he was feeling sad or abandoned. She was respectful of our home and even asked before signing into a streaming account we don’t have. And when we got stuck in nightmare traffic on I-4 on the way home from the airport, she stayed past the time booked for our stay so Santo wasn’t alone.”


18. April Y.

“April watched our gaggle of pups when we had to unexpectedly go out of town. She did an amazing job with them, was responsive, and I felt at ease knowing she had a handle on our crew. We have a puppy and an older guy needing medical care and she handled both so well. I would definitely recommend April!”


19. Madison D.
“I have a bull terrier mix and an Airedale, and corgi. They have such Distinct personalities that it’s hard to manage them all. She took care of them for a week while I had to travel for work and she absolutely was amazing. Amazing communication from Madison and my dogs were happy and vibrant through photos and when I got home. I’ve used Madison since then. I highly recommend.”




20. Grissel S.
About: Your pup or cat will have the best care under me they will have lots of cuddles, walks, kisses, play time and runs! I am experienced with small dogs from a tea cup chihuahua to a large breed dog like a great dane. If your pet is taking medication I will be attentive to their care and make sure they are treating like my own. I will always make sure to text or call with daily updates. If there’s anything specific such as certain amounts of walks a day, being groomed, or if they need to go to the dog park etc... I don’t mind doing those things. I can’t wait for you to book me today I can’t wait to meet your sweet angel! :)
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in John Cox on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 918 house sitters in John Cox. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of John Cox house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in John Cox have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters 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.
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.
