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Top rated Lakeland house sitters
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“Ashley was so great! She stayed at our house with two pups for 5 days. Communication was great & she shared daily pictures. We felt so comfortable and confident our dogs were in good hands. We will be booking with her again!”

“Kayla is awesome! She’s done a great job dog & house sitting for us! She sends lots of photos and updates of our pups, and always leave the house in great condition! We will definitely book Kayla again in the future.”

“As a first time Rover user, I was not quite sure what to expect out of the app. But when I met Martha, I immediately know that I was leaving my furbabies in good hands. She had a quick response time to my request and communication was easy throughout her week long stay with my pets. She treated them as if they were her own and made me feel at ease while I was away. Great sitter!”
“Our dogs like her better than us! She was a remarkable friend—she immediately felt like family and I feel 1000% better about any future travel knowing I have someone like Montserrat to watch our home and our fur babies. Love, love, love!!! 10/5 stars”

About: My name is Alicia. My friends say I am fun loving , trustworthy,and kind. I love animals.I’ve always owned a dog or cat. I find joy in taking care of my animals and I will treat yours like my own. My sisters dog came to stay with us…she’s a German shepherd mix.At first she just stared out the window and wouldn’t leave the extra bedroom. She was very sad. I would go in the room and pet her and give her treats. Eventually I convinced her to join me and the other dogs. I’m good with animals. They are naturally drawn towards me I volunteer part time two days a week. I also have a 17 yr old who I drive around a lot. But I still have a lot of free time. I’d like to get to know the pets owners and see where they keep the food and other supplies. I would treat your home with care and respect
“Jaymes was so awesome with my pups. He was very communicative and it felt so great to know that they were being so well taken care of. Perfect! Thanks Jaymes, Penny and Ponyboy were so spoiled! ❤️❤️”

“Angela, was absolutely amazing with my fur babies. I have multiple dogs, one of which is a rescue and very cautious and shy around new people. Angela was patient and gave Beinget her space, never rushed or pushed her. I highly recommend Angela as your pet sitter.”

“Rachel was amazing! All of our animals were very well taken care of. She sent pics of them everyday, and told me how they were doing. She also noticed one of our cats was being bullied when it came to food, which we hadn't noticed. Now that kitty is eating again and loving life. She definitely went above an beyond what was expected! We got a few inches of snow, and she had the driveway all clear for us when we came home. I will absolutely be using her again!!”

“Jaclyn has been exceptional with my Cane Corso Sasha. She is a genuinely kind and warm-spirited individual. As someone who is very particular about who cares for my beloved pet, I was truly impressed by how quickly and naturally my Sasha bonded with her—almost as if they had known each other for years. I wholeheartedly recommend Jaclyn to anyone seeking a trustworthy and compassionate caregiver to look after their fur baby. She is truly heaven-sent and treats your pet as if they were her own.”

“Carrie was great. She did exactly what she said that she would do and more. She had a positive attitude and communicated well with us while we were away. Our house was clean when we returned and when Carrie came o we to drop off the house key, our dog was so excited to see her!”

“Absolutely perfect first house sitting stay with our pup. Great communication, excellent care of our pup and our house. Really good guy, we definitely recommend that he take care of your pets.”

About: Hi! My name is Eliza and I have had some type of animal in my life since before I could walk! I have over 10 years of experience watching and taking care of pets. I treat every pet like my own, making sure they feel safe, loved, and excited for every visit. I can’t wait to take care of your baby or babies! My schedule’s flexible, so I can give your pet consistent care, playtime, attention, cuddles, and lots of love whenever they need it, all throughout the week. I keep pets happy and comfortable by following their normal routine, providing walks, playtime, and affection, and ensuring their space stays just the way they like it!
“This was our first, but definitely not the last, time we will use Presley to take care of the dogs, cats, chickens and pigeons. Everything went exactly as we had hoped. 5 stars for sure!”

“Elisa is absolutely amazing! I was nervous using Rover for the first time for my pups (I normally board them) and I’m beyond words with how amazing she is! Her care and joy for my pups is 2nd to none, and she goes above and beyond in so many ways! I 1000/10 recommend her!”

“Melissa came to the house early Sunday morning to be with Tootsie and Gizmo. She stayed with them until Saturday evening. They were well cared for. Thank you very much, Melissa.”

“Adel did amazing with our girl! This was my first time using Rover and I was very nervous about it. He arrived on time and sent me updates and photos of my pup throughout his stay, which was extremely appreciated! He stay at my apartment for three days/ two nights and left the place exactly how he found it! If we need another house/dog sitter in the future we would not hesitate to reach back out to Adel!”

About: From my experience in shelter care and veterinary medicine, I am very comfortable with caring for dogs of all sizes, ages, and medical needs. I have dealt with strays and owned pets from every imaginable background, and I believe every animal is worthy of patience, respect, and affection. I’m currently unemployed so I have a very open schedule for watching your dogs and cats! I typically let my own dogs out about 4-5 times a day, and they each have their own feeding schedule that I attend to as needed. I am very flexible right now, and would also be available to do fluids, injections, and other specific medical and behavioral needs (e.g., extra walks, extra play time, etc.). I have a fenced in yard and three friendly dogs, and two sweet cats, to keep your furbaby company. I am comfortable crating dogs and have an extra crate for a small-medium dog. One of my dogs is a senior dog with special needs, so I am perfectly comfortable housing and caring for dogs who have their own special needs. I also have a dog with epilepsy so I am very used to dealing with seizures and the safety precautions that go along with them. These dogs have also never met a stranger, and our home is an overall very welcoming environment to all creatures (I even have a pet spider!).
Lakeland pet parents share their Rover experiences
Jennifer was a fantastic house sitter for an 11 day stay for my 2 large dogs and 2 cats. This was an emergency, and so I had to book her with only 2 days notice. She came to meet with me and the animals before, and very quickly learned the routines for walking, feeding, and caring for the animals and the household. Everything was fantastic during her stay and she had excellent communication and tons of pictures. She's also kind of a neat freak, and left the house cleaner than when I left it!! I know my animals were well cared for, and would definitely have her back. 10/10 - and I would definitely recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for a house sitter!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Lakeland is $45
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Lakeland average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 Feb 2026 was about $45 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 Feb 2026, there are 460 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.




