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Drue J.

4.5 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Drue J.

4.5 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Looking for some fluffy friends!

Hi, I’m Drue L! I work full-time as a nanny in the Apollo Beach/Ruskin area, and in my free time, I’m passionate about caring for animals. My husband and I have rescued three hound dogs and two cats, so I have extensive hands-on experience with pets of all sizes, temperaments, and personalities. In addition to dogs and cats, I’m also comfortable caring for smaller pets such as guinea pigs, hamsters, and aquatic animals. Whether it’s a daily check-in or an extended vacation, I do my best to ensure your pets feel safe, loved, and well-cared for in your absence. My schedule allows for morning and evening availability, and I always strive to accommodate special requests when possible. I work from 8 AM to 4PM with a one-hour break midday, making me available for local lunchtime check-ins on occasion. I’d love the opportunity to chat about how I can help make you and your pet feel at ease while you’re away!

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a home with three large dog breeds and two cats who live harmoniously. I have a large crate if needed. I am versed in many types of collars, such a E-collars and prong collars + have experience walking large breeds.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
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15 ratings
Johanna F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026

Drue is the best!! She communicates clearly and is so quick to respond. She’s polite, respectful and most importantly so kind to my fur babies. Hands down the best pet sitter.

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Annette L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 11, 2026

Drue was terrific! She arrived when scheduled, spoiled our boys with treats and outside time, and sent pictures with her report card for the boys. We will surely be using her services again in the future!

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Cody C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 30, 2026

Drue is the best! Our pup loves when he gets to be watched by her. We love the touch base texts and photo updates!

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Maria E.
1.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 27, 2026

I booked Drue for house sitting with an agreed arrival time of 6pm. She did not arrive until 8pm and only stayed for approximately 8 minutes and left. She returned around 10:45pm and stayed overnight, but left around 7am when agreed end time was 9am. When we came home at 4pm, one dog had multiple accidents (pee and poop) throughout the house, and our other dog—who was crated—had also urinated and defecated in the crate. We had to clean up a significant mess, replace the crate pad, and give our dog a bath outside in freezing temperatures. This did not meet the level of care, supervision, or schedule we agreed to and caused unnecessary stress for our dogs. Unfortunately, we would not book again.

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Cody C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 18, 2026

Great experience! Drue took amazing care of Nitro and kept us updated the whole time. Nitro was happy, well cared for, and comfortable. We’d definitely book again and highly recommend them.

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Kasey H.
1.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 18, 2025

Booked and paid Drue to house sit our dog overnight for 3 days/2 nights. Provided care instructions on regular walk and meal schedule. Unfortunately, when we reviewed our Ring doorbell camera and smart locks, we noticed she did not stay the night and only made 2 very BRIEF drop-in visits a day to let our dog out and feed her, one of which she brought a toddler into our home without prior notice. This was a concern as our dog is not used to being around children. She took our dog on one 1 six-minute “walk” the first day she dropped in, but no other walks any other day. Drue lied to us about staying the night in her messages, saying she was cuddling our dog and about to go to bed when she was not even at our house. Our dog had to go 12-14 hours without being let out to potty each day. I’m very disappointed and upset because I feel like my dog was neglected. Drue was never honest about the minimal care she provided until asked. When we confronted her, she did admit she did not stay the night due to other obligations. However, I would’ve appreciated her being upfront about her schedule so we could have found a reliable Rover sitter.

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Schedule

My schedule allows for morning and evening availability, and I always strive to accommodate special requests when possible. I work from 8 AM to 5 PM with a one-hour break midday, making me available for local lunchtime check-ins as well.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Drue can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Growing up with dogs with different personalities/behaviors, I am prepared to handle all situations. I would like to know if the dog is dog/leash aggressive or has any other behavior traits essential for caring for your animal.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.