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“This is my first time using Rover. Jamie did an excellent job taking good care of my cat! She is very patient and friendly. Thank you Jamie!!”
“Jennifer is always the best! I feel so comfortable with her taking care of my kitty. My cat loves her and all the toys that Jennifer brings over. She always sends the best summaries and pictures after visits and responds so fast!”
“Kaylah has been really attentive with Mylo and does what I ask of her to do in terms of taking care of our pup Mylo. She gives me updates after every visit, which I appreciate so much! Thanks so much for all your help this summer Kaylah! :)”
“This was my first time using rover and I’m so glad I chose Ashley! She took great care of my cat and sent me updates and pictures. She left my house clean as well. I’ll definitely be hiring her again when I go away next.”
“Susan did a wonderful job dropping in for our cat while we were gone. Utterly reliable and caring, she fed, watered, and played with our cat, dealt with a slightly complicated litter box situation, sent us detailed check ins and lovely photos. We will absolutely reach out to her again in future and wholeheartedly recommend her to others. Our cat was in great hands with Susan. We, and our cat, say a huge "Thank you, Susan!"”
“Georgianne was a great sitter. She posted picks regularly and gave me updates on how my cat was doing. She also responded very quickly whenever I messaged her. I would definitely leave my cat with Georgianne again.”
About: My journey in animal care began in 2017 as a kennel technician, and over the past 8 years, I’ve grown into a skilled veterinary assistant with extensive experience caring for dogs, cats and exotic pets of all breeds and temperaments. When I go home, I hug my 2 cats and 2 dogs after a long days work. I also have owned a hedgehog who is now in heaven, and I had the pleasure of growing with and caring for my childhood dog who is also in heaven with my hedgie. From daily walks and enrichment to assisting in exams and treatments, I’ve had the privilege of supporting our furry friends through every stage of life. I’m trained in administering medications—whether it’s a pill, injection, or special diet—and I always prioritize comfort, safety, and trust. Whether your fur baby is playful, shy, or needs a little extra TLC, I bring patience, experience, and a whole lot of love to every visit. I work weekdays 7a-3p, so I am available M-F after 3-3:30p. Saturdays and Sundays I am usually away. I can answer any questions on availability and openings for walks and drop ins! I fully acknowledge that I am entering into your home and that alone is the biggest reason I go above and beyond on building trust with you and fur babies. Safety is my highest priority — I want everyone to feel safe before I ever step foot into your home. I require a meet and greet to start the process; this is to make sure your pet(s) get familiarized with my presence, then I assess compatibility after 1-2 bookings. If I’m concerned about temperament, we will next steps and gauge whether or not we can move forward with future bookings. There are times when pets display signs of stress or protective/territorial behaviors when a stranger enters their home, especially if it’s for the first time. While I’m comfortable caring for an array of temperaments, the last thing I want is your pet to be stressed and unhappy. I am transparent about this process upfront as I prioritize safety for all parties. Upon meeting you and your pet for the first time, I will ask you (many) questions and write all information provided down and go over everything with you before ending the meet and greet session. This will include questions regarding specialized care, diet, temperament, etc. I will also ask for an emergency contact and veterinarian information in the case there is an emergency while you’re not home. For all of my services I make sure to accurately follow all instructions provided with consistent text and picture updates. I NEVER touch anything in your home besides pet-related items disclosed at our meet and greet unless I have permission. After services are completed, I refill all food/water bowls, put back all pet related items such as food and toys where they belong, tidy up if permitted, and give your pets some extra TLC before leaving!
“Mikala took great care of our dog, Summer, and sent so many great pictures during her drop-in visit! Would definitely rebook with her in the future.”
“Thank you so much! Pamela is very respectful and responsible. She treats everything as if it was her own, hence the caring and love of my kitty while I was on vacation. Will definitely be reaching out to Pamela again upon my next vacation!”
“Another great experience with Amanda! She was so kind and patient with my new kitten and very communicative with me about how he was doing. All my cats are comfortable with her now and I’ll definitely be using her services again next time!”
“Quinn is great with my older cat, Suzy! She was very patient and kind regarding the unique needs for my pet and she always spent a little more time than what was required to make sure everything was taken care of and to play with Suzy as well. Will definitely try to book with her whenever I can in the future!”
About: I have raised and two feral cats and a homeless puppy born on the Reservation. I have volunteered with animals most of my adult life. Your pet will be well cared for. I'm currently working from home for a local hospital and that gives me plenty of time to care for your pet as well as mine. I can take care of your dog or cat during the day as well as over nights. I have a fenced in yard as well as one friendly dog and two cats. I can separate the cats from your dog if n is needed. My dog loves to play on the yard with other dogs.
“My first use of Rover and Alex proved to be a great sitter. So many pictures and videos! Plus, my cat who has generally been quite shy around strangers opened up to her. I immediately rebooked Alex for an upcoming trip.”
“We were new to the area and needed a new sitter for our three cats when we were out of town. Kristin was amazing!!! It was so comforting to know that our cats were in such good hands. We received daily photos and updates and the cats seemed genuinely comfortable with her since the first visit. We’re already rebooking.”
“So sweet and attentive to my cat. She is usually a shy cat but it seemed to really like Chan. We will DEFINITELY rebook with her in the future!”
About: I have taken care of numerous pets for family and friends, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, ferretsand even hermit crabs! Along side this my family has owned dogs since I was 2 years old, and I've done my pest to train and care all of them. I am a part-time worker along with a seasonal school photographer so I have plenty of spare time to help care for your pet's needs! I believe it is beat to care for a pet in their own space. Having their family leave can be stressful enough so I believe it is important to help them feel both safe and cared for.
“As usual, Eden went above and beyond for Nikki! She gives the best belly-rubs and treats ever.”
“Kaitlyn was wonderful with our Malamute, Stella! She was great on short notice. Would definitely recommend her to take care of your pups!”
“Tiffany was great with my pup (Duke) and took excellent care of him. She was flexible with timing, made sure he had food and exercise and tons of love. This was Duke's first time with "drop by visits" and it was so helpful to get the updates and pictures each visit. Great peace of mind. It was obvious he was having fun and he was well taken care of.”
About: I’ve taken care of my own cat and dog through many surgeries and old age. I’ve also pet sat family and friends pets on multiple occasions and love meeting new friends! I’m currently working full time but have time in the evenings to walk/run with dogs! My schedule is flexible when it comes to walks and stop in visits! I live in an apartment with a dog park and live close to great walking spots to give pets new environments to roam and explore!
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Jamie E.Star Sitter
“This is my first time using Rover. Jamie did an excellent job taking good care of my cat! She is very patient and friendly. Thank you Jamie!!”
Jennifer V.Star Sitter
“Jennifer is always the best! I feel so comfortable with her taking care of my kitty. My cat loves her and all the toys that Jennifer brings over. She always sends the best summaries and pictures after visits and responds so fast!”
Kaylah K.Star Sitter
“Kaylah has been really attentive with Mylo and does what I ask of her to do in terms of taking care of our pup Mylo. She gives me updates after every visit, which I appreciate so much! Thanks so much for all your help this summer Kaylah! :)”
Ashley J.Star Sitter
“This was my first time using rover and I’m so glad I chose Ashley! She took great care of my cat and sent me updates and pictures. She left my house clean as well. I’ll definitely be hiring her again when I go away next.”
Susan E.
Star Sitter
“Susan did a wonderful job dropping in for our cat while we were gone. Utterly reliable and caring, she fed, watered, and played with our cat, dealt with a slightly complicated litter box situation, sent us detailed check ins and lovely photos. We will absolutely reach out to her again in future and wholeheartedly recommend her to others. Our cat was in great hands with Susan. We, and our cat, say a huge "Thank you, Susan!"”
Georgianne C.
“Georgianne was a great sitter. She posted picks regularly and gave me updates on how my cat was doing. She also responded very quickly whenever I messaged her. I would definitely leave my cat with Georgianne again.”
Brenda F.
“Brenda has babysat my two dogs and cat many times and has done an excellent job. She always sends me pictures and make sure I know my dogs are doing good :). Brenda is a great choice for any cat or dog owner!”
Mikala L.
“Mikala took great care of our dog, Summer, and sent so many great pictures during her drop-in visit! Would definitely rebook with her in the future.”
Pamela S.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much! Pamela is very respectful and responsible. She treats everything as if it was her own, hence the caring and love of my kitty while I was on vacation. Will definitely be reaching out to Pamela again upon my next vacation!”
Amanda P.Star Sitter
“Another great experience with Amanda! She was so kind and patient with my new kitten and very communicative with me about how he was doing. All my cats are comfortable with her now and I’ll definitely be using her services again next time!”
Quinn T.
“Quinn is great with my older cat, Suzy! She was very patient and kind regarding the unique needs for my pet and she always spent a little more time than what was required to make sure everything was taken care of and to play with Suzy as well. Will definitely try to book with her whenever I can in the future!”
Kristen K.Star Sitter
“Kristen is a wonderful dog sitter and an amazing dog mom. She is responsible, reliable and very caring. Dogs love her as much as she loves them! I assure you she will go the extra mile for your fur babies.”
Alex P.
“My first use of Rover and Alex proved to be a great sitter. So many pictures and videos! Plus, my cat who has generally been quite shy around strangers opened up to her. I immediately rebooked Alex for an upcoming trip.”
Kristin L.
“We were new to the area and needed a new sitter for our three cats when we were out of town. Kristin was amazing!!! It was so comforting to know that our cats were in such good hands. We received daily photos and updates and the cats seemed genuinely comfortable with her since the first visit. We’re already rebooking.”
Chan S.
“So sweet and attentive to my cat. She is usually a shy cat but it seemed to really like Chan. We will DEFINITELY rebook with her in the future!”
Shannen G.
“If you look up "dog lover" in the dictionary, Shannen would be listed under the description. She loves engaging with dogs and has a very hands on personality and relaxed approach. Shannen has an amazing insight to what is going on in a dogs head and has a love and passion for all breeds big or small. She has the knowledge and expertise to handle any temperament from an anxious dog to a dog with the tendency to be more aggressive. Shannen is definitely a dogs best friend!”
Eden A.
“As usual, Eden went above and beyond for Nikki! She gives the best belly-rubs and treats ever.”
Kaitlyn J.
“Kaitlyn was wonderful with our Malamute, Stella! She was great on short notice. Would definitely recommend her to take care of your pups!”
David K.
“Tiffany was great with my pup (Duke) and took excellent care of him. She was flexible with timing, made sure he had food and exercise and tons of love. This was Duke's first time with "drop by visits" and it was so helpful to get the updates and pictures each visit. Great peace of mind. It was obvious he was having fun and he was well taken care of.”
Kemryn C.
“Kemryn has always had a love for animals and she has shown that with every pet she’s met! She has always gone above and beyond with meeting exercise needs, training, friendship and responsibilities with her own pets as well as those she has taken care of for friends and family. She has a gleaming spirit and animals are drawn to her for it!”
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Lakeland is $23
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Sitters in Lakeland average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Lakeland on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $23 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 142 cat sitters in Lakeland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Lakeland cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Lakeland have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Lakeland.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Lakeland cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 142 cat sitters in Lakeland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Lakeland, 100% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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