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Anika R.

Star Sitter

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
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Services

Anika can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Anika can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Aaron and I both work from home which gives us lots of flexibility and time to spend with your dog or cat. It also works well for pets who have separation anxiety or can’t go long stretches alone. We love long walks but can also give lots of short potty break throughout the day if needed.

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About Anika R.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I know how important your pets are to you and can assure you that I will do everything to ensure they are safe, cherished and cared for with me. I’m happy to make stops at your place or even stay there with your pet! If I’m not available for a day you need just shoot me a message and I’ll see if we can work something out.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Anika R. would like to know about your pet

I always want to know your pets' routine so we can stick to that as much as possible! Any medications, allergies, or health concerns are important to share. On top of that, I like to know how they handle meeting other dogs on walks and anything they are not allowed to do in your house that I shouldn’t let them get away with here. (;

A typical day

Depending on your pet's energy level, I love to start the day out with a long walk. Our neighborhood has lots of new things to sniff and check out. We can explore outside, hide treats around the house, or spend the day cuddling on the couch.

Location

St. Petersburg, FL

Anika R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Anika R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Your pet is our our family 🖤

Pet care experience

Hey there! My name is Anika and I live in St. Pete with my partner, Aaron and our cats Mayberry & Maude. I am a huge animal lover and have had cats and dogs my entire life. I love getting to know new animal friends and will immediately welcome your pet into our little family.

Reviews

Lisa H.
House Sitting • May 14, 2026
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Anika was amazing. My booking was last minute and Anika still made the time to do a meet and greet the day before I left. My Shih Tzu, Bailey, loved her! I received great updates with pictures while I was away. It made it so much easier to leave my little guy knowing he was in good hands. I will definitely use Anika again.

Christopher W.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 06, 2026
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Anika was great! Poppy loved her!

Melissa H.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 18, 2026
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Anika is hands down the best Rover sitter my fur kids have ever had. We all will miss her as we are moving out of state. I can’t recommend her enough. She’s responsive, reliable, communicative and writes the best report cards- I feel like I’m really caught up on the animals with her in charge. If you’re looking for a good sitter look no further!

Kira D.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 05, 2025
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Anika is amazing! She really took the time to get to know my little (complicated) boy. He can be such a handful and she did not complain once. Loved the communication and will definitely book again!

About Anika R.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I know how important your pets are to you and can assure you that I will do everything to ensure they are safe, cherished and cared for with me. I’m happy to make stops at your place or even stay there with your pet! If I’m not available for a day you need just shoot me a message and I’ll see if we can work something out.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Anika R. would like to know about your pet

I always want to know your pets' routine so we can stick to that as much as possible! Any medications, allergies, or health concerns are important to share. On top of that, I like to know how they handle meeting other dogs on walks and anything they are not allowed to do in your house that I shouldn’t let them get away with here. (;

A typical day

Depending on your pet's energy level, I love to start the day out with a long walk. Our neighborhood has lots of new things to sniff and check out. We can explore outside, hide treats around the house, or spend the day cuddling on the couch.

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Anika R.

Star Sitter

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews