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Top rated Lakeland house sitters
“THE BEST sitter for my two pups! One, easy going and fun - the other grumpy and grumpy! They loved her! Will definitely be asking Shawnee to come and play with them again!!!”
“Mikayla was wonderful taking care of our dog at our home. She provided daily updates, and pictures while we we're away. Even through in a load of bedding and ran our dishwasher for us. Highly recommend! We'll definitely ask her back in the future.”
“Christian was amazing with our 4 dogs!!! He kept us up to date every day on how they where an that eased my mind so much!!! They dogs love playing outside with him so much an that made for good nap times an better bed time!!!”
About: I’ve cared for animals since I was 11—everything from cats and dogs to hermit crabs and turtles. I specialize in gentle handling, senior care, and puppy patience. Animals feel safe with me. I’m currently in school part-time for wildlife ecology, so animals are a big part of my life and schedule. Pet care fits perfectly into my daily routine. I live on a quiet, abandoned golf course with two dog parks nearby—plenty of safe, open space for pets to play, explore, and feel at home.
“KENDRA IS AMAZING!!! She has great people, pet, and communication skills! Her and her husband are great company- all of us love them! 🦔🐶 10/10 would recommend booking with Kendra!”
“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!”
“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.”
About: I’m an animal lover who enjoys playing and cuddling with fur babies. I’m open to meeting the individual and unique needs of every animal I care for. I enjoy creating my own schedule and prioritize care into my routine to soothe, comfort, entertain and provide basic needs for every animal in my care. My availability are weekends and afternoons. Routine schedules for feeding, potty and play time are ideal so I and the animals know what’s coming, if you have a routine set I will gladly flow with what’s already in place.
About: I've breed 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. Pet 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.
“Alison recently house sat for us while we traveled out of town for a wedding and was absolutely wonderful! We have a senior cat and two dogs, who don't always take quickly to new people. Alison was extremely calm and patient with their initial barking antics until they settled. It's clear she's had experience with many types of animal personalities and is extremely comfortable as she gets to know new fur babies! She always responded quickly and clearly, kept us updated throughout our trip, and cleaned up flawlessly before leaving. We will definitely request Alison 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.”
“It was so nice to have such a reliable dog sitter!! Bella was so comfortable with Felicia and so were we!! Highly recommend!! Thank you again for caring for our baby and our home! 🤦♀️”
“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”
“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!”
“Joy was wonderful to my two pups! She kept consistent communication with updates and pictures. She kept my home nice and clean and treated it like it was her own. We will be re booking her! ❤️ thanks Joy!”
“This was our first time having Luciano look after our two dogs and cat and he did a fantastic job. He took great care of our animals and our house, sent tons of pictures and updates and resolved several minor issues that came up with the house and our dogs while we were gone. We highly recommend him!”
About: I’m the biggest pet lover I know! I frequently dog-sit and cat-sit for friends and neighbors. Throughout my life, I've had six dogs, two of whom now live with my parents. All of them have enjoyed wonderful lives! One of my special skills is out-energizing dogs during their walks. I love taking them around the lake and enjoying my neighborhood! I often visit my neighbors to check on their pets, change the kitty litter, or just spend time with them—especially when they go on vacation. I also feed and walk my friend's pets. See I create a detailed list of needs and wants for the pets, all discussed with the pet owner to ensure that I understand what is required for their care. I also like to get to know both the owner and the pet before providing care. This allows me to ask questions and gather the necessary information to properly care for the pet.
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Shawnee S.
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“THE BEST sitter for my two pups! One, easy going and fun - the other grumpy and grumpy! They loved her! Will definitely be asking Shawnee to come and play with them again!!!”
Mikayla B.
“Mikayla was wonderful taking care of our dog at our home. She provided daily updates, and pictures while we we're away. Even through in a load of bedding and ran our dishwasher for us. Highly recommend! We'll definitely ask her back in the future.”
Christian W.Star Sitter
“Christian was amazing with our 4 dogs!!! He kept us up to date every day on how they where an that eased my mind so much!!! They dogs love playing outside with him so much an that made for good nap times an better bed time!!!”
Vanessa H.Star Sitter
“Vanessa did great with my bulldog Walter for an overnight stay. He was happy and so were we. We will use her again.”
Clayton M.
“Clay is very responsible and experienced with animals, and deeply compassionate. He treats every pet like family— providing love, safety, and attentive care tailored to their unique needs.”
Kendra N.Star Sitter
“KENDRA IS AMAZING!!! She has great people, pet, and communication skills! Her and her husband are great company- all of us love them! 🦔🐶 10/10 would recommend booking with Kendra!”
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!”
Sia M.Star Sitter
“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.”
Christina M.
“Christina did a great job with my fur babies! She kept me up to date on how they were doing and left the house nice and clean! I will be using her again in the future!”
Nikayla G.
“Will definitely book with Nikayla again! She was so sweet and kept good communication if any needs popped up. My pups were super happy when I got home! Thank you Nikayla!”
Yaritza R.
About: I’m an animal lover who enjoys playing and cuddling with fur babies. I’m open to meeting the individual and unique needs of every animal I care for. I enjoy creating my own schedule and prioritize care into my routine to soothe, comfort, entertain and provide basic needs for every animal in my care. My availability are weekends and afternoons. Routine schedules for feeding, potty and play time are ideal so I and the animals know what’s coming, if you have a routine set I will gladly flow with what’s already in place.
Shelisha F.Star Sitter
“Shelisha is a caring and compassionate person towards people and pets. She has this ability to connect with animals that is truly amazing and endearing. They seem to establish a connection with her almost instantly. I think it has to do with how sensitive towards her and the animal's emotions she is and animals are able to pick up on that. Shelisha has been a great care giver to many pets in the past and will continue to deliver this with a positive frame of mind.”
Alison N.
“Alison recently house sat for us while we traveled out of town for a wedding and was absolutely wonderful! We have a senior cat and two dogs, who don't always take quickly to new people. Alison was extremely calm and patient with their initial barking antics until they settled. It's clear she's had experience with many types of animal personalities and is extremely comfortable as she gets to know new fur babies! She always responded quickly and clearly, kept us updated throughout our trip, and cleaned up flawlessly before leaving. We will definitely request Alison again! :-)”
Izabella R.
“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.”
Felicia S.
“It was so nice to have such a reliable dog sitter!! Bella was so comfortable with Felicia and so were we!! Highly recommend!! Thank you again for caring for our baby and our home! 🤦♀️”
Jyana T.
“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”
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!”
Joy W.
“Joy was wonderful to my two pups! She kept consistent communication with updates and pictures. She kept my home nice and clean and treated it like it was her own. We will be re booking her! ❤️ thanks Joy!”
Luciano B.
“This was our first time having Luciano look after our two dogs and cat and he did a fantastic job. He took great care of our animals and our house, sent tons of pictures and updates and resolved several minor issues that came up with the house and our dogs while we were gone. We highly recommend him!”
Samuel J.
“Sam, aka Caleb, is a fantastic pet caregiver for my 3 year old cat, Marcel. He has taken care of him more than a dozen times over the course of the past few years. He is sweet and attentive to my pet and always respectful in my home. He is trustworthu, reliable, and an all around great pet-sitter. Highly recommend!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Lakeland on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 1,136 house sitters in Lakeland. 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, 86% of Lakeland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Lakeland 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 Lakeland.
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. Lakeland 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.
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