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“Lyle did a great job taking care of our (3) dogs and (1) cat at our house for 4 days and 3 nights. The animals were well cared for - we received pictures and notes throughout the stay. He picked up our mail, brought the garbage cans up to the house and left the house in great shape. We’d definitely recommend Lyle!”


“Josh was great with all three of our dogs. He was communicative throughout the weekend and we never worried. Beyond that, he took amazing care of our house even going above and beyond to help when we got a giant snowstorm while we were gone. I would highly recommend Josh.”


“Autumn was very responsive to my booking request and was nice enough to come to the house and meet the dogs prior to the booking. She seemed to do well with the dogs and was a very respectful houseguest. All in all a great experience”


About: I’ve grown up with pets my whole life - from playful puppies to seniors with medical needs. Each dog is unique - whether they likes long walks, a quiet place to relax, or a friend to throw a ball. I offer my care to match each dog’s personality and treat them like a member of my family. I am currently available most days of the week, at any time of day. I’m already in the habit of taking my dogs on multiple walks and frequently to the Countryside Vet Dog Park. I focus on creating a calm and loving environment where pets feel comfortable. My home is kept clean and pet-safe and is a great spot for taking dogs for walks of any distance. When caring for pets in your home, I respect your space and follow all your instructions - from feeding schedules, walk routines, and favorite toys and spot to be pet. I strive to keep their environment as consistent as possible so they aren’t extra stressed while missing their human friend.

About: I have been pet sitting , including house sitting, since high school! I love all animals and have experience with dogs and cats of all ages! I have taken care of special needs animals before as well - including medication injections and senior care. I’m entering my final year of graduate school so I am beginning a phase of most writing my dissertation and other computer work! Because of that I have a very flexible schedule! I’m happy to work with you to ensure a situation that works best for your pets! For any check in services (dog walking/check in visits) I will provide message communication upon entering and leaving the house! For stays at your house I will communicate throughout the stay to update you on how your pets are doing!

“Clare was so wonderful! She took such great care of our 5 year dog (and house) while we were out of the country! She sent us updates and photos and loved on him so well! It gave us so much comfort to have her here while we were so far away. I will also say that this was our first time using Rover and we couldn't have been more pleased to have had Clare as our inaugural pet sitter and we for sure will use her again! She put us at such ease by coming over and meeting us (and our dog) and asked great questions and helped us through that process as well. We highly recommend her!”


“Brian is great! He asked a lot of questions during our meet and greet to get an idea of my dogs needs. He’s really good with my senior dog who needs frequent trips outside. I definitely recommend him!”


“Rafael was an excellent pet sitter and house sitter for our two kitties. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. He was punctual, clean, and gave us daily updates and beautiful pictures of our kitties. He cleaned before we arrived back home which we were really grateful for. We will definitely be hiring him again!”

“Josie took amazing care of our sweet dogs over Thanksgiving. I had peace of mind that they were loved and cared for. She sent lots of pics and was very responsive. We had to add on one more day to our trip unexpectedly and Josie was very accommodating. Will definitely ask her to take care of our dogs again!”


“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our 13-year-old Teddy. He’s a gentle giant, but also a bit anxious when left alone — so finding someone who could put him at ease was really important. Sarah did exactly that. From the moment she met him, she was kind, calm, and reassuring, and Teddy took to her immediately — which, in turn, put us at ease. Sarah was attentive, loving, and clearly has a special way with dogs. She sent thoughtful updates and sweet pictures and was always a great communicator. On top of being a wonderful caretaker for Teddy (our top priority), she also took excellent care of the house, truly going above and beyond in every respect. We would absolutely use her again and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a sitter who is warm, responsible, and completely devoted to the pets in her care.”


“Betsy is truly fantastic, attentive and super with updates and photos. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her time spent with your pets, her energy and communication is fantastic. She stayed over a weekend with my two lovelies and they were so happy when I returned home. Will absolutely be using Betsy in the future for my pet and house sitting needs.”


“Olivia did a great job taking care of both of our doggies and our house during an extended vacation. (The dogs can be a handful, so this was not an easy task.) I would highly recommend her and would have her back anytime!”


“Jackson did a wonderful job caring for my two active, young dogs and my house. He was communicative, reliable, flexible, and warmly engaged with the dogs, and all seemed well with the animals and house when I came home. I would happily have Jackson dog-sit again.”


About: I’ve worked for people in my neighborhood and they love what I do and l love there pets too and I’m trusting and I take really good care of there pets. It gives me a sense of responsibility and I take it seriously and I wanna do a good job at it. And I would love to work around pets more then people and when I do it it doesn’t feel like work for me, it feels like something I love to do. I take care of my two cats by giving them a strict diet and I fallow the instructions to the letter and I make sure there litter boxes are as clean as possible so I’m always on top of things.

“Milo was great! I will have him back again. He is good at daily communication and sending photos. When I got home my dog acted like I was never gone which is good because she has separation anxiety. I know she got a lot of love and attention from Milo.”


“Cassidy was so great! She was very communicative and attentive to my dogs. I could tell the doggos were well cared for. She was also flexible- I ran out of meds for one of my dogs and she was willing to run to my vet and pick a refill up. The house was also clean and tidy when I returned. Would for sure rebook”


“Abby did a great job house sitting for our two pups for almost 2 weeks! She was very helpful with our husky who developed a last minute infection and communicated regularly. I would recommend Abby to anyone!”


About: I have a 100lb cane corso named Nala! I absolutely adore her & all other animals! I enjoy spending a lot of time outside, walking Nala & hopefully your fur baby as well! I have 3 years experience in puppy, Intermediate and reactive dog training. Petcare is my passion & my full time job. I'm extremely compassionate & egar to meet you and your pet 💕 My schedule is very flexible! I am available Monday through Friday, morning to night. I am also open for special requests on weekends and holidays! I will follow detailed instructions and guidelines to take the best care of your pets! Your pets happiness and safety are of utmost importance to me!
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Lyle M.Star Sitter

“Lyle did a great job taking care of our (3) dogs and (1) cat at our house for 4 days and 3 nights. The animals were well cared for - we received pictures and notes throughout the stay. He picked up our mail, brought the garbage cans up to the house and left the house in great shape. We’d definitely recommend Lyle!”


Denise M.

“Kept us updated and our cat comfortable/happy. We would love to book with Denise again!”


Josh G.

“Josh was great with all three of our dogs. He was communicative throughout the weekend and we never worried. Beyond that, he took amazing care of our house even going above and beyond to help when we got a giant snowstorm while we were gone. I would highly recommend Josh.”


Autumn G.Star Sitter

“Autumn was very responsive to my booking request and was nice enough to come to the house and meet the dogs prior to the booking. She seemed to do well with the dogs and was a very respectful houseguest. All in all a great experience”


Matthew T.
“I highly recommend Matt for any pet sitting or dog walking job. He has watched my dogs many times and treats them like his own — he’s reliable, caring, and always goes the extra mile to make sure they’re happy and safe. Any pet would be lucky to have him!”


Victoria V.
“Victoria is an AMAZING animal lover and dog mom, and anyone would be lucky to have her look after their pets! I know that she takes extremely good care of her own dog, and all the pets she has looked after (including but not limited to cats, lizards, dogs, and even horses!). I have know Victoria for over a year, and it has always struck me how good she is with animals - she is attentive, intuitive, and caring with all animals, and clearly cares very deeply about all animals’ physical and mental wellbeing. Your pets would be in very good hands with her!!!”


Clare T.Star Sitter

“Clare was so wonderful! She took such great care of our 5 year dog (and house) while we were out of the country! She sent us updates and photos and loved on him so well! It gave us so much comfort to have her here while we were so far away. I will also say that this was our first time using Rover and we couldn't have been more pleased to have had Clare as our inaugural pet sitter and we for sure will use her again! She put us at such ease by coming over and meeting us (and our dog) and asked great questions and helped us through that process as well. We highly recommend her!”


Brian H.

“Brian is great! He asked a lot of questions during our meet and greet to get an idea of my dogs needs. He’s really good with my senior dog who needs frequent trips outside. I definitely recommend him!”


Rafael M.Star Sitter
“Rafael was an excellent pet sitter and house sitter for our two kitties. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. He was punctual, clean, and gave us daily updates and beautiful pictures of our kitties. He cleaned before we arrived back home which we were really grateful for. We will definitely be hiring him again!”


Josie S.

“Josie took amazing care of our sweet dogs over Thanksgiving. I had peace of mind that they were loved and cared for. She sent lots of pics and was very responsive. We had to add on one more day to our trip unexpectedly and Josie was very accommodating. Will definitely ask her to take care of our dogs again!”


Helen B.

“Helen was conscientious in taking care of our dog and left our home clean and tidy. We appreciated her communication with us throughout her stay.”


Sarah E.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our 13-year-old Teddy. He’s a gentle giant, but also a bit anxious when left alone — so finding someone who could put him at ease was really important. Sarah did exactly that. From the moment she met him, she was kind, calm, and reassuring, and Teddy took to her immediately — which, in turn, put us at ease. Sarah was attentive, loving, and clearly has a special way with dogs. She sent thoughtful updates and sweet pictures and was always a great communicator. On top of being a wonderful caretaker for Teddy (our top priority), she also took excellent care of the house, truly going above and beyond in every respect. We would absolutely use her again and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a sitter who is warm, responsible, and completely devoted to the pets in her care.”


Betsy A.Star Sitter

“Betsy is truly fantastic, attentive and super with updates and photos. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her time spent with your pets, her energy and communication is fantastic. She stayed over a weekend with my two lovelies and they were so happy when I returned home. Will absolutely be using Betsy in the future for my pet and house sitting needs.”


Olivia S.

“Olivia did a great job taking care of both of our doggies and our house during an extended vacation. (The dogs can be a handful, so this was not an easy task.) I would highly recommend her and would have her back anytime!”


Jackson C.

“Jackson did a wonderful job caring for my two active, young dogs and my house. He was communicative, reliable, flexible, and warmly engaged with the dogs, and all seemed well with the animals and house when I came home. I would happily have Jackson dog-sit again.”


Renata U.
“Renata has taken care of our cats multiple times. She is dependable and follows the instructions carefully. She truly cares about the pets and enjoys taking care of them.”


Milo J.

“Milo was great! I will have him back again. He is good at daily communication and sending photos. When I got home my dog acted like I was never gone which is good because she has separation anxiety. I know she got a lot of love and attention from Milo.”


Cassidy M.

“Cassidy was so great! She was very communicative and attentive to my dogs. I could tell the doggos were well cared for. She was also flexible- I ran out of meds for one of my dogs and she was willing to run to my vet and pick a refill up. The house was also clean and tidy when I returned. Would for sure rebook”


Abby R.

“Abby did a great job house sitting for our two pups for almost 2 weeks! She was very helpful with our husky who developed a last minute infection and communicated regularly. I would recommend Abby to anyone!”


Michelle G.Star Sitter
“I have known Michelle for over 2 1/2 years and she has an absolute passion for furry family members. Her positive, loving energy is evident and the “pets” are lucky to receive.”
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House Sitting FAQs
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 $50 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 910 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, 87% 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 4 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.
