House Sitting in Lake Forest, Jacksonville, FL

“Fantastic temperament! My female poodle was not used to a housesitter and decided to spend the first day and a half barking and Johana handled it well. Would HIGHLY recommend her!”

Leonard C.

“Crystal was amazing with our pup, Henry! He got lots of love and had some fun adventures with her too. She took great care of our house and left everything in perfect condition. I highly recommend Crystal for all of your pet/house sitting needs!”

Gina S.

“We recently hired Christi for the first time, to dog sit in our home. I have a 14 year old blind chihuahua & a 15 year old beautiful little princess with epilepsy & still recovering from a leg injury. Both dogs have separation anxiety, but the 15 y/o has been extremely clingy with severe anxiety since her most recent grand mal seizure 2 weeks prior. I don’t know how she did it, but Christi kept my dogs so calm! We were blown away to come home to the 15 y/o calm, happy, tail wagging, & not in an obvious state of anxiety. This dog sometimes has anxiety fits if I’m just in the bathroom & she can’t see me!! Christi is a dog whisperer!! She administered dog’s medication, fed them, & was so attentive to their emotional needs. She sent wonderful pictures & status updates throughout the night. This was the first time in 2 weeks that I felt a weight of anxiety lifted from my chest. We are so thankful to Christi & will definitely be hiring her again!”

Rashelle T.

“After having a terrible experience with another sitter through Rover I cannot recommend Jeweliana & Riley enough!!!! They provided easy communication and lots of photos completely erasing the stress I normally feel when we are away from our pets on travel. We will definitely be using them again!!!”

Gail S.

“Dillon is awesome! He was our house/dog sitter for six days while we were out of state. it was so nice to come home to a happy dog and a clean house! Dillon went above and beyond caring for our home and our Zeva. if I could give him 10 stars I would! I highly recommend Dillon to anyone looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter!”

Robin H.

“Rose stayed with our pets while we were gone for 7 days. Everything that we asked of was done and more! I would recommend Rose if you’re looking for someone to care for your pets.”

Chase C.

About: I have had dogs my entire life, and taken care of them in full for my family, friends and neighbors. I love four legged furry friends; giving them walks, playing with them and making them feel comfortable. I have always adopted rescue dogs so have a good sense of how to take care of apprehensive dogs, as well as hyperactive or dogs that need more attention and a patient trainer. I have amateur experience training dogs and have learned tips from my sister who is an experienced dog trainer and dog walker. I have chickens at home and have cared for furry, scaled and feathered friends in the past, I love them all. I am patient and loving when it comes to taking care of animals and hope you will consider me to take care of your best friend(s)! My partner and I have recently lost our best furry friend and I would love a reason to get outside more often with my favorite animal (dogs!) or any animal at all. I currently work full time but am off on Sundays/Mondays as well as evenings. My job allows me to leave midday as needed. If I can plan ahead with a care schedule, I have no issue fitting walks/care as needed. I personally have always had free range dogs, but have experience with free ranging as well as crated dogs. I am comfortable working with contained pets as well; chickens, other birds, snakes, tarantulas etc.

“Ligia was an excellent choice for our fur babies . She sent photos of both dogs and kept us up to date with their care. She left our home clean and tidy and gave notice when she arrived and left . We are greatful for her care”

Billie S.

“Shana was fantastic! She took great care of our dogs and house while keeping us updated the whole time. Our pups were happy when we got back. Highly recommend Shana – 5 stars across the board!”

Sandi P.

About: I have 10 years of experience training dogs, and am the lead trainer for Tricks For Treats dog training here in Jacksonville. In the past 5 years I have been dogsitting, walking, and performing drop in visits for clients and maintain a 5 star rating on TFTJ’s Google page! I have experience with all kinds of temperaments and dog behaviors- and work with pups on a daily basis. Working with dogs isn’t just my career, it’s my passion! My full time career involves dogs! Training, walking, sitting, and drop-in visits are what I do daily. I own and operate Tricks For Treats dog training and services here in Jacksonville, and maintain a 5-Star rating on Google & Yelp! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am insured and have both an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators Certificate and Red Cross Canine First Aid Certificate, and am the Lead Trainer at Tricks For Treats. I have vast experience with all kinds of pups, am very knowledgeable on aggression, resource guarding and how to manage more complicated pups. I always appreciate an easy keeper, but am totally up for a challenge!

“Mandy did such a wonderful job taking care of Brownie while we were out of town. It was Brownie’s first stay as an only dog as his sister recently passed the rainbow bridge so we were nervous about leaving him for so many days but Mandy eased the worry. She took many photos and gave regular updates. We will 100 percent use her again.”

Heather G.

About: Hi, you are looking at a lifelong animal love who just quit her corporate job to love on dogs full time! 🥰 About me: active, healthy, woman in my mid 40s with lots of love to give. My mom raised maltese pups since I was a little kid. I raised my own mini dachshund since I was 18 who lived a full life until she crossed the rainbow bridge at 16.5 years old. I also had many cats and rescued a pup that wandered into our front yard. Dogs are MY life, so I happily welcomed Jaxie (mini dachshund) into my family in Feb '20. He is such a sweet boy - loves belly rubs, hunting lizards, and playing with all his furfriends. If you have a friendly pup who enjoys the company of another friendly pup, come on over! Your pup will have so much fun. Jaxie plays very nice (very submissive, is always on his back, even with chihuahuas) and loves to get chased and be chased. Jaxie is not food aggressive. And, he's not toy aggressive either - he loves sharing his many toys with his furfriends! Or, if your pup doesn’t want to play, Jaxie is great matching his energy level to other pups. We’ve had many older pups here where Jaxie leaves them alone out of respect. On the other hand, he’s also amazed pet parents by getting their older pups to play! My 24/7 job is to take care of your furbaby I'll be home with your furbaby all day, watching over them, snuggling them, and making sure they stay safe and enriched with playtime. We have lots of toys here! House is organized and clean at all times. My fiance is a firefighter who works 1 day on, 2 days off. As such, on his off days, he's home all day. We live at the end of a cul-de-sac in a very small and quiet neighborhood. Backyard is fully fenced and backs up to a creek. No neighbors in the back. Whenever your pup is in the backyard, I am always out there. Your pup is never unattended outside. Your fur baby can sleep and hangout where ever they want (couch, bed, dog beds). If your dog loves walks, we'll go on walks. If your dog has a sweet tooth, we'll get pup cups! Or, if your fur baby just wants to chill, we can do that too! I sync my energy level to your dog's energy level. I do not take any other dogs during the same time period as I am caring for your pup. I can do drop in visits or walks if you live fairly close to me. Finally, I am a good communicator (can't you tell by this dissertation; ha!) and will send updates and pics at least 3 times a day. If you want less, just let me know. :) My daily routine revolves around my own dog, so rest assured your dog will be treated like family, and will be given the same amount of care and attention; dogs are #1 in my household! When I take care of your furbaby, ensuring your furbaby is happy, fulfilled, and loved is my number #1 goal! We can do meet and greets via Zoom or at my house. Your call!

“Chrissy accepted a very last minute request to watch two of my dogs. She took time to do the meet and greet even though it was last minute. Chrissy was wonderful and will definitely recommend. You can tell she has a love of animals and that shows in how she cared for them. She communicated often and send lots of pics while we were away. Thank you Chrissy!”

Ashley B.

“Sarah was awesome with my cat! Super friendly, reliable, clean and asking if any additional help needed. I loved getting little updates while I was away—it gave me total peace of mind. Definitely would have her pet sit again!”

Blissful J.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since i was 6. i currently work for dog boarding. I’ve been told i’m a very reliable worker I’m in college but doing online so i am home. i work 2 jobs but take off for the babies :) i am available to walk. i can sit anytime needed I take my animals out a lot and play ball with them i pick up after my dogs and do everything needed to keep them safe

“Laura did a fantastic job watching my little guy, Cash! She sent me updates and photos which I always greatly appreciate and was flexible with some time changes at the last minute! We highly recommend her!!”

Caroline T.

About: Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I care for every pet like they’re my own. I’m attentive, gentle, communicative and genuinely love bonding with each animals unique personality whether it’s a long walk, quiet companionship, or playful energy I adapt to what your pet needs most. I also respect your space routines, making every visit, smooth and stress free. I currently have a part-time job with a flexible schedule, which gives me plenty of availability during weekdays and weekends for pet care. I am able to prioritize walks drop ins and sitting throughout the day and I enjoy building a consistent routine with each pet I care for whether it’s morning walks midday, check-in or overnight stays. I can easily work pet care into my daily flow. I know how important it is for pets to feel safe and comfortable in their own space when I care for pets at your home. I do my best to stick to their usual routines so things feel familiar and easy for them. I’ll treat your home with care and your pet like family whether that means extra cuddles, sticking to their favorite walking route or just keeping them company while you’re away

“Bethany was an absolute joy to meet and she took care of our two fur babies & our home so well! Went above and beyond! I have officially found our fur babies new official sitter! We received updates and photos that were so beautiful and clear. Our fur babies truly enjoyed being with her! Thank you a million times over and we cannot wait for the next vacation!”

Alexandra S.

“Kyla did an excellent job taking care of our dogs while we were away. She was very quick to respond and asked great questions to prepare herself for our dogs needs. We appreciate you Kyla!”

Samantha A.

“We are so happy with Toree. She helped us last year & left such an impression that we specifically sought her out this summer. She has the heart & soul of a true animal lover. I can’t speak highly enough of her. She’s kind, attentive, responsible, & trustworthy. AND she makes up awesome songs for the pets in her care 🥰”

Rashelle T.