House Sitting in Lakeshore, Jacksonville, FL

“I was really happy with Robyn And Steven. Very nice people. Raven enjoyed their company. I left the house for a couple of days. I got pictures for updates. I got text as updates. Everything went well. I returned and everything was just as I left it. what more could we ask for?”

Melody B.

“Crystal is great! We’ve been using her to pet sit for about a year now. She is friendly and very communicative and she takes great care of our very senior dog and cats”

Liana O.

“First, huge thank you to Rose for watching our babies. I have a dog and cat, Rose house sat with them for 2 weeks while we were away. the pets were WELL taken care of. we got constant photos from her to ensure we knew the babies were OK. the house looked great when we came back and out pets didn't seem stressed at all. we saw them fetching, snuggled in, and we'll taken care of anytime we checked in. would recommend for overnights or short walks”

Cassie P.

“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.

“Stephanie was AMAZING! She was very proactive in setting up a meet and greet beforehand and asked questions that helped us get to know her. She kept us updated the whole time on how he was and sent photos and pictures to us. She even filmed our pup opening his Christmas gift since we were away for the holiday. Went we came back our house was just as we left it and clean. She even put our recycling and trash at the curb for us. She also left a note and cute little chalkboard for when we got home. We will definitely be using her again!”

Ryan H.

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!

“We had a great experience with Mandy! She stayed in our home for five nights to care for our pack—two dogs and two cats—and when we got home, everyone was happy, healthy, and well cared for. She sent frequent updates and tons of adorable photos, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Our home was in good shape when we returned, and we appreciated her thoughtfulness and communication throughout the stay. We’d work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, reliable sitter!”

Emily S.

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.

“Sophie & Ryan have been our house sitters several times now. They are both amazing! We would not hesitate to have them in our home in the future. Our dog, Gonzo, loves them. They take him on little adventures to a winery or the nearby equestrian center. When we return home our home and dog are always more clean than when we left. Thanks guys!”

Michele W.

“Karla’s the best! My dog loves her. He has severe periodontal disease and numerous other conditions and despite his issues she loves and cuddles with him just as I would. Over his almost 14 year lifespan I’ve left him with numerous sitters and she’s the only one I’ve felt good about leaving him with. I have her stay at my home and she treats the place like it’s her own or maybe even better. For me, having someone I fully trust to love and care for my little one is key. My only reservation in writing this recommendation is that I don’t want her to be booked when we need her. :)”

Myah C.

“Therisa (TJ) was fantastic staying in our home to watch our very rambunctious Great Dane and pointer/lab mix. She was very communicative and gave me detailed updates about the pups and her stay at our house. We highly recommend Therisa and we look forward to being able use her services again in the future. Thank you!”

Larissa F.

“Pam is just the greatest. She took awesome care of our home (9 acres, pool, etc.) and pups (2 large malamutes) while we were out of the country for two weeks. Normal household issues occurred and she promptly notified us and handled them. She coordinated with contractors. She went the extra mile with our pups and with us, leaving the house very clean and with a few romantic gifts from my boyfriend for my birthday. We could not recommend her more highly and were thrilled to have such a trustworthy and detail-oriented person in charge.”

Judith S.

About: Life long animal lover. Cat owner since Elementary school. Currently have 3. All different breeds. I have experience with dogs too as I used to have 2 Labs. I often dog sit for my friends on weekends so figured I'd give this a go as well. Love meeting new pets I have lots of free time on the weekends and love going on walks whether its hot or cold. Most evenings in my work week are free. Pretty flexible if there are some pop up opportunities. I just love hanging out with animals in my free time. Cat wise: I am very careful to not let any cats out of the house. I know some can be escape artists. Lots of practice there. I will sit patiently for more timid cats to warm up to me. I typically won't pick them up at first or pet their bellies. I usually get my friends cats to warm up to me quickly and get them playing soon enough. Will cater to the cats that like drinking from the faucet too. Dog wise: I am ready to meet their energy and go on some fun walks. Will even be down to jog with them if they have a lot of energy. I'm cautious about food allergies so I will make sure I only give treats that are allowed and be patient to make sure they go to the bathroom during our visit. They will get all the pets they need!

“Emily was a great sitter and helped me a ton with my dog! Great communication great job and I’d absolutely rebook/recommend her services.”

Lindsi J.

“Michael took great care of Phil & Penni while I was away, and will be taking care of them again over the Easter holiday weekend.”

Carolyn S.

“Jessica was outstanding! She took great care of our girl and was excellent with communication! She left our home exactly as we left it and we were so appreciative of her stepping in last minute! We would 100% use Jessica again. Thank you so much again!”

Kate S.

“Shannan and Karla were amazing with my fur babies. Even my more difficult older dog warmed up immediately to them. They took great care of my dogs and would highly recommend!”

Kim D.

“Very happy with Lucinda’s care of Lilly. Sent pictures each day Will definitely be using Lucinda again!”

Richard C.

About: I’ve had all kinds of pets, including dogs, cats, lizards, hamsters, and more. I’m not allowed to have any pets where I live now, so I have endless patience for everyone else’s pets. I miss having animals in my life so I’m grateful for the chance to keep your pets happy while you’re away! My schedule is very flexible. I work from home so I can go to clients’ homes and stay with pets for a couple hours or stop by a few times a day. I’m also available most weekends. I’m unable to care for pets in my home but at clients’ homes I plan to follow all their rules and spend as much time playing outside with dogs and playing inside with other animals as possible.

About: Just trying to offer affordable care for pets, while I usually work from home I've been caring for pets all my life and know the importance of a loving home. I've had pet dogs, cats, birds, fish, bunnies, and I know the attention they require. I work from home and I have great space to dedicate to visitors. The neighborhood is great for walks to a number of parks within just blocks Indoor space just for pets is ample, I have a great yard, and I am close to parks. Your pets will get the attention they need, inside or out, depending on your preferences.