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Hope S.

Harbour Island, Tampa, FL

4.7 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Services

Hope can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Hope can care for

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

Availability

I work Monday–Thursday, 6 AM–1 PM in an office, but I have a flexible schedule for walks, playtime, feeding, and general care. I can also provide walks even if boarding isn’t needed.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Hope S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a very pet friendly complex with designated areas for the animals to go to the bathroom. I also do everything in my power to protect them and help build their and your trust. so there is a bond and they feel safe.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Hope S. would like to know about your pet

If they have a very strict schedule, need meds, etc please let me know in advance. I have no pets at the house and home is clean and pet friendly

A typical day

I live in a very walkable area with multiple dog parks within walking distance. I will adhere to t5heir regular pastime rituals, walks long and short, fetch, belly rubs, snuggles. I also like to play soothing music for those that have higher anxiety to help calm them. I talk to them and build trust. If at my house they will be ab le to sit with me, sleep in the bed if allowed by owner. If cat sitting I drop in refresh water, food, spend ample time snuggling playing and will clean liter.

Location

Tampa, FL

Hope S.'s Neighborhood

Trusted Animal Lover: Trusted Care

Pet care experience

Experienced & trustworthy pet caregiver with a lifelong passion for animals. 🐾 I grew up both fostering and caring for multiple pets of my own. I understand how important it is to have someone you can rely on. I’ll make sure your fur baby feels loved, safe, and happy while you’re away. Since I don’t have a pet of my own right now, yours will be my #1 priority with plenty of snuggles, playtime, and dependable care every single visit. ❤️

Cat care experience

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Huge cat lover

Hope also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Tom C.
House Sitting • Jun 24, 2026
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Hope is the best! She house sat in our home for a 3-night stay and it was a fantastic experience working with her. She arrived early, handled our stubborn and blind senior dog with patience, and our home was in perfect condition when we got back into town. On top of all that, there was an unexpected A/C outage during her stay, which she never once complained about and she helped fix!. We are looking forward to working with her again soon.

Kyle W.
House Sitting • Feb 17, 2026
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Hope was great and took excellent care of Rocky. She was responsive, easy to communicate with, and made sure he had a great time. Rocky is basically a little trash panda, but she kept a close eye on him and made sure he didn’t get into anything he shouldn’t. I felt comfortable knowing he was in good hands. I’d definitely book with her again.

Austin T.
Boarding • Jan 07, 2026
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We had an amazing experience with Hope! She took such wonderful care of our two kittens while watching them in her home for the weekend. From the start, she was communicative, kind, and clearly very experienced with cats. Our kittens came home happy, relaxed, and well cared for, which says everything. She sent updates that gave us total peace of mind, and it was clear they received plenty of attention and love. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring cat sitter.

Andrea O.
Boarding • Dec 07, 2025
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Be careful. She is not very responsive/communicative and does not respect booking times on top of being extremely rude at times.

About Hope S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a very pet friendly complex with designated areas for the animals to go to the bathroom. I also do everything in my power to protect them and help build their and your trust. so there is a bond and they feel safe.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Hope S. would like to know about your pet

If they have a very strict schedule, need meds, etc please let me know in advance. I have no pets at the house and home is clean and pet friendly

A typical day

I live in a very walkable area with multiple dog parks within walking distance. I will adhere to t5heir regular pastime rituals, walks long and short, fetch, belly rubs, snuggles. I also like to play soothing music for those that have higher anxiety to help calm them. I talk to them and build trust. If at my house they will be ab le to sit with me, sleep in the bed if allowed by owner. If cat sitting I drop in refresh water, food, spend ample time snuggling playing and will clean liter.

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Hope S.

Harbour Island, Tampa, FL

4.7 out of 5 stars
14 reviews