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“Absolutely amazing! I booked Katie last minute after my original dog sitter cancelled the day I was to leave town. She was always prompt and took genuine care. She did more than expected and clearly has a love for animals. Her communication was superb, and responded in a prompt manner when I messaged her both setting up the checkins and during.”
“Taylor did an absolutely amazing job with my dog; she was so flexible and accommodating, and he loved her! Usually, he takes a while to warm up to people, but she was very understanding about this, and they got along wonderfully. All my worries were eased by the detailed check-ins and photos she provided. I could not have had a better experience with Taylor and Rover. I'd recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a professional, compassionate, and responsible individual to watch their pup!”
“Mary came to do a meet and greet with short notice on my end and accommodated everything I asked for for my pets. She was on time and thorough and I felt confident they were in good hands and got to enjoy vacation with peace of mind. Would book with her again and recommend her!”
About: Hi, I’m Britnee! I’ve loved animals my entire life—I grew up surrounded by pets and can’t imagine life without them. I currently have a 5.5-year-old Golden Retriever and a spunky tuxedo cat named Kitty, so I know how important it is to find someone reliable and caring when you need help with your furry family members. I’m happy to assist with dog walks, feedings, playtime, or just keeping your pet company while you’re away. I treat every pet like my own—with love, patience, and plenty of belly rubs. I look forward to meeting your pup (or kitty!) soon! I work full time, but I’m happy to offer walks, feedings, and snuggles that fit into my morning or evening routine. Whether it’s a breakfast visit, a dinner drop-in, or some evening playtime, I’m flexible and committed to giving your pet the care and attention they deserve. I truly look forward to spending time with them! Loving on animals like they are my own is my secret skill! Whether that’s tug in the yard, a walk around the block or quiet snuggles on the couch - you can assure your pet is in loving hands.
“Molly was amazing !!!!! You can tell immediately that she loves animals and will be perfect to put your mind at ease knowing she will take care of your fur babies !!!! She communicated with us to keep us up to date and she was timely and dependable !!!!”
“Pam provides excellent service for pet sitting. I’ve used her to take care of my two cats. She takes the time to sit with them and give them the attention they’ve been missing while I’m gone.”
About: I have been around all types of animals from a young age! I had 2 dogs growing up and have 3 today! I have been dog sitting for friends and family for quite some time. The last three years I spent in Texas and had 8 clients in my neighborhood ranging from mastiffs to teacup Yorkies. I did lots of dog walks, over night visits, and check ins rain or shine! I am a gig app worker! I deliver for instacart and DoorDash! I am very flexible and can change my schedule around to meet your needs! When I care for pets at a clients home I am focused on the dogs! I bring my own food and water and camp out with the dogs till you return! I do not leave for hours at a time! I Feed them according to your schedule and regular bathroom breaks every couple hours!
“Alicia was amazing with Koda! She took great care of him and followed all my instructions perfectly, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away.”
About: My name is Brittany I’m a stay at home mom married to a Police Sergeant with 3 kiddos who absolutely LOVE animals just like we do :) I do dog sitting because I genuinely LOVE dogs and all animals so being able to care them makes me so happy! I’ve been pet sitting for 25 years, I'm a certified dog trainer, and I have been breeding golden doodles and Giant Schnoodles for over 10 years. Animals are my absolute passion, both my dogs have their Canine Good Citizen certification and my Giant Schnauzer is therapy dog certified. We have a 110lb Giant Schnauzer and a 45lb Goldendoodle, both are unspayed females and both love to play. We also have a cat, bearded dragon, chickens, and a horse and pony. The horse and pony are kept elsewhere. I’ve fostered 75 puppies over the past 20 years and I've bred/raised over 100 puppies so I had to crate train, potty train, leash train, obedience work, and so much more with those puppies giving me a lot of experience as a dog sitter/trainer. About your dogs stay with us: For night time I don’t require them to be crated, only if you crate them at night at home will I crate them. Most pups join in the puppy sleepover in the living room where I put their dog beds next to each other, I do have extra beds if your dogs need one. We have a nice and BIG Fenced in yard for the dogs to run around and play in! Dogs are not put outside and left there for long periods of time at my house. I’m usually out there with them throwing the ball or just supervising, they will never be left outside for long, because let’s be honest this is Florida and it’s hot and the dogs definitely feel it too! I hope you choose me for your pet sitting! I can’t wait to work with you! :) I am home most of the day so I am able to do daily walks, feed on a schedule, and provide love and attention all throughout the day. I have a large fenced in yard where your dog can run and play with my dogs or with me. I feed all dogs separately to avoid conflict and I make sure they are eating even if I need to hand make eggs or chicken to add to their bowl. When I do home visits I spend at the very least 30 minutes in your home with your pet. I don't want them to feel alone so I treat them like I would my own pets but giving love and attention, playtime, and treats if permitted.
About: I've taken care of dogs for friends and neighbors since I was 12. I have two dogs of my own, and am comfortable working with higher energy breeds, larger dogs, as well as any dogs that may have anxiety with new people/places. I have experience with training, and can continue whatever you're working on with your pup while I'm taking care of them. I know how stressful it can be when life gets in the way and you need someone there for your pup, I'm there to make it easier! I'm a stay at home/work from home mom, so I have plenty of time to take care of your pups! I'm available most days throughout the week and am flexible. I have a fenced yard, and two dogs of my own. I am comfortable casting your dog if needed, putting them in a harness or lead, administering medicine, anything you may need.
“Lyrik has been an amazing and flexible friend for my old cat while I travel for business. My cat loves her and requires extra attention because she’s old and needs regular meds. Lyrik had to help my cat with an unexpected health complication while I was out of town. She was proactive and helped get her the care she needed. Lyrik has made my travel schedule less stressful - highly recommend!”
“She did a great job sitting our cats for a week. Would definitely book again with her soon.”
About: I love dogs and cats have been dealing with animals since I was 12 years old also did work in a perfect grooming salon for Petco! Open availability since I’m hybrid working, am able to take dogs to work with me so they’ll be in safe hands 24/7 in an office environment.I’d be flexible with hours and availability. Am open to same day appointments and setting up future schedules if needed Depending on the animals daily fitness and eating routine I’d work to continue it as close to their daily lives that the owners have already established for them
“Kia is awesome! She took excellent care of my baby. She was active and engaging. She had great communication. She took lots of great pictures. Kia also handled all my special requests with no problems! She’s great, I’m booking her again, and you should too!!!”
About: I am a former special education teacher who has loved and taken care of dogs my whole life. I’ll love your pet as my own! I am not working right now so I have a lot of time to care for your pets. Weekdays or weekends work for me. Can’t wait to meet your fur babies! I can go to your home to care for your pets. Your fur babies will be safe and loved in the comfort of their own home while you are away.
“Everything seemed to go smoothly with Katelyn!”
“Great drop in for our cats! Would Def recommend”
About: Hi! Im Andrea. I moved down to Vero Beach Dec ‘21 from North Dakota and now making my way up to Melbourne! I’m loving the florida life! Beaches are wayy better here. Back in north dakota i had 3 families I would pet set for. Ranging from small to big, lazy to extremely hyper I can handle it all! I’ve had many pets from 4 cats at time, a snake, to 3 cats and a dog, and now two cats. Please let me hangout with your animals before I go rescue every furbaby at the shelter. Starting May 12, I will have class from 8am-2pm. Otherwise I will let you know my work schedule to see if it fits:) As of now, I have no work schedule to consider! So can be with your pet the rest of the day. I do have one cat currently who is pretty good with other animals. She has lived with dogs and many cats and is always curious to meet new animals. But I do prefer to watch any of your fur babies at your own home otherwise I would like to keep them in a crate if I am not home. I have experience in residential Window Cleaning in high value properties in the Vero Beach area, I always have the upmost respect for another persons home, animals, and property. I can do small cleaning jobs as well for an additional price. I’m not willing to stay in another’s home overnight until a couple meet ups with pets and their owners for personal safety and comfortability reasons.
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Katie G.Star Sitter
“Absolutely amazing! I booked Katie last minute after my original dog sitter cancelled the day I was to leave town. She was always prompt and took genuine care. She did more than expected and clearly has a love for animals. Her communication was superb, and responded in a prompt manner when I messaged her both setting up the checkins and during.”
Taylor H.
“Taylor did an absolutely amazing job with my dog; she was so flexible and accommodating, and he loved her! Usually, he takes a while to warm up to people, but she was very understanding about this, and they got along wonderfully. All my worries were eased by the detailed check-ins and photos she provided. I could not have had a better experience with Taylor and Rover. I'd recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a professional, compassionate, and responsible individual to watch their pup!”
Mary G.
“Mary came to do a meet and greet with short notice on my end and accommodated everything I asked for for my pets. She was on time and thorough and I felt confident they were in good hands and got to enjoy vacation with peace of mind. Would book with her again and recommend her!”
Britnee O.
“Britnee is timely and trust worthy with my babies . I have special needs dog and she always gives him special attention and loves on him. I needed to ensure someone would care for my Fur babies the way I do when I am away. she is highly recommended by my family”
Molly F.Star Sitter
“Molly was amazing !!!!! You can tell immediately that she loves animals and will be perfect to put your mind at ease knowing she will take care of your fur babies !!!! She communicated with us to keep us up to date and she was timely and dependable !!!!”
Pam S.Star Sitter
“Pam provides excellent service for pet sitting. I’ve used her to take care of my two cats. She takes the time to sit with them and give them the attention they’ve been missing while I’m gone.”
Grant B.
“Grant took care of our senior bulldog, Molly, like she was his own. At 13 years old, she had her fair share of needs, and he was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive every step of the way. Molly was the type of dog who only had love for her mom and dad, but somehow, Grant won her over—that alone says everything about the kind of person he is. He always kept us updated with messages and photos, which meant the world to us, especially as she got older. Knowing she was in such caring hands gave us real peace of mind. Losing Molly was incredibly tough, but we’ll always be grateful for the love and care Grant gave her in her final years. If you need someone who truly understands and cares for dogs, especially senior dogs, Grant is the one. Couldn’t recommend him more.”
Alicia B.
“Alicia was amazing with Koda! She took great care of him and followed all my instructions perfectly, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away.”
Brittany-Lee H.
“Our dogs did great at Brittany’s house! She sent us daily updates on how they were doing with cute pictures and made us feel better about leaving our pets for so long. We highly recommend her!!”
Julia D.Star Sitter
“Julia was phenomenal! I truly felt so homebound with her where she catered to our style of how we watch our dog. She was informative throughout the stay in letting us know every update. We have an epileptic dog and she was extra commutative with medicinal dosages. Someone who is a helicopter with their dog, I was really appreciative and thankful for how she catered to my dog. I’ve considered other locations due to marketing but was turned off with little things that matter most & Julia was very spot and also competitively affordable. Will definitely use her again”
Lyrik C.
“Lyrik has been an amazing and flexible friend for my old cat while I travel for business. My cat loves her and requires extra attention because she’s old and needs regular meds. Lyrik had to help my cat with an unexpected health complication while I was out of town. She was proactive and helped get her the care she needed. Lyrik has made my travel schedule less stressful - highly recommend!”
Trianna W.
“She did a great job sitting our cats for a week. Would definitely book again with her soon.”
Belle W.
About: I love dogs and cats have been dealing with animals since I was 12 years old also did work in a perfect grooming salon for Petco! Open availability since I’m hybrid working, am able to take dogs to work with me so they’ll be in safe hands 24/7 in an office environment.I’d be flexible with hours and availability. Am open to same day appointments and setting up future schedules if needed Depending on the animals daily fitness and eating routine I’d work to continue it as close to their daily lives that the owners have already established for them
Kia A.Star Sitter
“Kia is awesome! She took excellent care of my baby. She was active and engaging. She had great communication. She took lots of great pictures. Kia also handled all my special requests with no problems! She’s great, I’m booking her again, and you should too!!!”
Shayne M.
“Anytime I need a sitter for my dog, Jack Jack, Shayne is the first person I call! He gets treated like a king when he’s with her, so he’s excited to see her every time. Plus, she never forgets to send pictures and updates on him to keep me in the loop. Jack Jack requires more specialized care as he takes medications several times a day, and Shayne does that and much more every time! I’ve been recommending her to family and friends for years, and I will recommend her to you, too!”
Katelyn G.
“Everything seemed to go smoothly with Katelyn!”
Kristalyn A.
“Great drop in for our cats! Would Def recommend”
Andrea K.
“Andrea is the most compassionate and loving person I know. She has dog-sat for me in the past (I have 3 pups) and they absolutely adore her. If you AND your puppers are looking for a bestie? Look no further!”
Don H.
“Don is the best pet sitter we’ve ever had. He is responsible, caring and gives Mack the best walks and talks.”
Kathryn D.
“Kathryn was amazing! She stopped in once a day to feed and play with my cat. She always sent pics and an update! Will definitely book again!!”
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Dog Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, dog sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog sitters available in Melbourne.
Rover makes it easy to find Melbourne dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog 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 dog sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.
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