Pet Sitting in Melbourne

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly F.
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Molly F.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
30 reviews
16 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32904

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 !!!!

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Jessica A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Palm Bay, FL, 32905

Thank you for taking care of our fur babies! Jessica was awesome and very reliable. She followed every instruction we left and never really needed extra guidance (which we wouldn’t have minded) but it was nice to enjoy our vacation knowing our pets were in good hands. Thank you so much again, will definitely use you again for any future trips.

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Jess R.
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Jorge & Osvaldo V.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
40 reviews
17 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

About: We have provided a warm and loving home and secure atmosphere for all breeds for over two decades. 100% customer satisfaction is our highest priority. We are a family of four and we are committed to insure that all your pet’s needs are met. We will keep your pet on his/her schedule. Our property sits on a half acre fenced yard in a secure neighborhood. The property is kept clean. We love to take our dogs for walks.

Sitter Profile Image: Tamara K.
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Tamara K.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
56 reviews
16 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 32937

Thank you again for being able to take care of them this morning. It was so last minute that we had to extend our stay away from home one more night. It was a comfort, knowing that you were going to come back in this morning.

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Liz C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kory O.
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Kory O.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
86 reviews
32 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32935

Kory is wonderful with our deaf velcro dog. We were worried leaving him the first time that it would cause him anxiety but he's great! She showed up when she said she would and took excellent care of our furry family members.

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Sarah E.
Sitter Profile Image: Sophia R.
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Sophia R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Palm Bay, FL, 32905

Sophia it’s really a great and responsible pet sitter with tremendous amount of knowledge from previous boarding experience. I have a recent new addition to my household in the form of a puppy, and she changed her to be more trained in one night. I would highly recommend her.

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Brian B.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
38 reviews
14 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Melbourne, FL, 32904

Brian is an absolute godsend and my doggies enjoy every minute they spend with him! Although I miss my doggies very much on every trip, I am always at ease that they are in the best of hands with Brian, who spends more than enough time with my babies during every visit and ensures that they are well fed and happily playing in the backyard. Even when they start digging holes underneath the fence, Brian goes above and beyond and fills in each hole using his own shovel. He takes great care of my doggies and truly treats them like they’re his own while I’m away. I always appreciate his sincerity, reliability and flexibility and look forward to every message and update I receive from Brian. Thank you immensely and looking forward to working with you very soon!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elaine N.
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Elaine N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
36 reviews
16 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Melbourne Village, FL, 32904

Elaine is a wonderful pet care taker! I booked her for multiple days as a home visit for my 2 Schnauzers while I was away and my husband worked during the day. The pups are used to me being home during the day so Elaine really provided the attention they needed. She was prompt, meticulous about staying the full time, gave the pups lots of attention, and communicated daily. Will definitely book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Faith H.
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Faith H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32935

Faith was an awesome pet sitter. Excellent communication, pictures, and Harper seems very happy. Highly recommend!

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Marilyn A.
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha A.
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Samantha A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
55 reviews
13 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

Lifesaver! We have a blind dog and just felt so comfortable with our pup in her hands. Would absolutely continue to use her for all our dog babysitting needs. Appreciate you!

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Bryana V.
Sitter Profile Image: Max W.
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Max W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West Melbourne, FL, 32904

It seems that everything went well. I was concerned because Watson has a few behavior issues but it seems he and Max got along fine. Thank you for the photos.

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Nancy B.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra L.
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Alexandra L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
211 reviews
68 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32935

Alex took such good care of my boys while we spent the day at Disney. If you’re looking for a reliable sitter, she’s the one. Definitely will be using her in the future if needed.

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Savannah F.
Sitter Profile Image: Ingrid C.
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Ingrid C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

Ingrid was a great cat sitter! She was very timely and put in extra effort to make sure our lil guys felt loved in our absence!

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Skye N.
Sitter Profile Image: Erika P.
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Erika P.
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$21
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
115 reviews
30 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Palm Bay, FL, 32905

Erika was awesome, she sent pictures and made sure to let us know our boy was doing well. Would definitely recommend and book with her again!

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Taylor S.
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Robert & Lisa S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
40 years of experience
Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951

Lisa and Robert did a great job and communicated well. Our dogs were happy pups with Lisa and Robert watching them.

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Sylvia P.
Sitter Profile Image: Ruth M.
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Ruth M.
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$22
per visit
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
74 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

Ruth accepted a last minute drop-in request and did amazing with our dog! Ruth had excellent communication before and during the visit. Highly recommend

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Joseph B.
Sitter Profile Image: Grant B.
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Grant B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Melbourne Village, FL, 32904

grant has saved us so many times with last minute requests! he is always so amazing with our beau and very communicative with us. we feel so comfortable leaving our boy with him, he’s truly the best!

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Elaina W.
Sitter Profile Image: Don H.
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Don H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

Don is the best pet sitter we’ve ever had. He is responsible, caring and gives Mack the best walks and talks.

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Kathy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Ava W.
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Ava W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

About: I’ve grown up with herding dogs and adopted my mixed breed rescue puppy, Mona, who is now 2 years old! Ample experience with puppies, training, and adult dog care. Additional experience with high-energy dogs, like herding and working breeds. Open availability throughout the weekend with lesser flexibility on weekdays. Contact me if weekdays are needed, and I'm sure we can agree on something that works! Dog Walking: I ensure your dog’s safety by walking routes on quiet streets in the area. Depending on trails and parks near you, I’m open to walking/ playing with your pup in different environments besides neighborhood streets, like taking a trip to the dog park if one is within walking distance! Confirmation of this is required beforehand to ensure the safety of your dog when coming in contact with other pets. Additionally, I do not bring any other people or animals with me.

Sitter Profile Image: Celia T.
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Celia T.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Melbourne, FL, 32901

Celia is a natural with animals and was wonderful with my boys from start to finish! We were gone for 6 weeks but knew the whole time that our cats were in the best hands. 🤍 Thank you for taking great care of our fur babies and even going out of your way to make sure our home was in order! I highly recommend Celia to anyone looking for a responsible, communicative, loving pet sitter.

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Thea M.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Lisa and Robert did a great job and communicated well. Our dogs were happy pups with Lisa and Robert watching them.

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Sylvia P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Andrea was very reliable! She kept us updated on when she would arrive and sent pictures! Maggie really liked her. I would definitely recommend Andrea and will be using her again!

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Pam W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Brian is amazing! He was reliable, communicative, and went above and beyond to make sure my dogs were happy, safe, and comfortable the entire time. I had complete peace of mind knowing my dogs were in such good hands.

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Julimar C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Ingrid did a great job cat-sitting! My cat really liked her. I would definitely book her next time I need a sitter.

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Belle O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Kia did a wonderful job. She even fed my fish and took the time to brush my cat which is so important to her. She sent me great pictures as well. Really enjoyed my vacation so much more because Kia always updated me on how things were going with my pets. Will definitely use her again.

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Chris M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Arianne is always so sweet and patient with our fur baby. She also makes sure to exercise him and give him a little sprint. He always enjoys her company. We highly recommend.

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Zeus T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

I don't even know where to begin about the difference Britnee made with our beloved cat. She came to us after a couple of bad experiences with other sitters mistreating him or not following through with bookings and saved us all. Her kindness and gentleness immediately had us all at ease. She was prompt, professional and respectful of our home. Her updates were extremely complete and informative, and she kept us informed on everything from inventory, brought in deliveries, made helpful suggestions and made sure everything was neat and clean and safe and took TONS of pictures!! The most wonderful thing about her is her personality and endless caring nature. Animals sense this about her and immediately trust they are in good hands with her. Endless cuddles, and gentle brushing and soft words are all she gives. We could not be more grateful for the love and care she provides.

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Nina M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Mary has been our go to sitter all year! Our dog loves her so much, and it gives us such peace of mind to have somebody we can rely on when we are out of town. Even when my dog has presented unique challenges while we are out of state, Mary has helped in every way she could and she's been such a great help. Thanks for everything, Mary!

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Natasha A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

My dog doesn't seem to miss me at all after having Reagan come over to care for her! I love the pictures she sends and the little updates of her visit. I trust Reagan in my home and my furry family clearly loves her.

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Wilma A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Mindy has been wonderfully patient with my nervous, and overly energetic baby. Seeing my dog get sooo excited to see Mindy a 2nd time was such a gift. Our pup thinks Mindy is now her special friend, there to visit her.

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Jennifer K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Jodie is so good with the dogs. We have a 200lb. dog and a 15 lb. dog and she is loved by both of them. We appreciate her dependability, punctuality, good notes and photos and her consistent follow up. She has taken the worry out of our long days at work when she stops in.

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Karen K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

We were very pleased with Samantha and highly recommend her. We enjoyed her updates and seeing the pictures of our cat that she would send. We hope she's available for future trips!

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Tricia S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

So friendly and patient with my dog. Took great care of him and provided me with continuous updates of how he was doing while I was away. Definitely reccomend.

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Matthew B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Melbourne on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Melbourne pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jan 2026, there are 220 pet sitters in Melbourne. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Melbourne pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Melbourne have an average of 22 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Melbourne.

Rover makes it easy to find Melbourne pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 220 pet sitters in Melbourne on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Melbourne, 92% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.