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Kimberly R.

Lakeland, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Kimberly can care for

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

Availability

Pet care, for me, is part of my daily life at home! I will look forward to taking care of your fur family members with great care when you’re away. I currently have two awesome dogs named Rue and Liz and 1 turtle named Pearl. Animals are a part of who I am!

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About Kimberly R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I care for my pets as if they were my children. My dogs are inside most of the time with plenty of backyard fun including, playing fetch, frisbee, bath time, which they love, and walks around the neighborhood. My cat Spencer passed away at 21yrs old recently; he was the heart of our fur family and he knew it! Towards his later days he required daily medication and with extra love and care he spent his final days peacefully at home. He was dearly loved and yours will be also. You can trust that when I’m at your home your feline or pup will be cared for as if they were my own!

Information Kimberly R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, medications, or behavioral issues so that I can be prepared for our visit together. ***** PLEASE NOTE- I also book outside of Rover, so if you have an upcoming vacation, please book in advance to save your spot!

A typical day

If your cat or dog likes to play, we will play. If they just want to hang out, we will do that too. I will tailor each pet sitting to his or her needs! We can run, walk, play fetch, if you have a pool and they want to swim, we can do that also. It will be a fun play date for them.

Location

Lakeland, FL

Kimberly R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Caring for Your Pets Like My Own!

Pet care experience

Animals have been a joyful part of my life for over 30 years. I’ve cared for many kinds of pets, but most importantly dogs and cats. Over the years I’ve also pet sat for friends and family, volunteered with animal rescues, and worked for a local veterinarian for a couple of years which I loved! I truly believe animals give us unconditional love, and caring for them brings me great happiness. I am dependable, trustworthy, and prompt, and I will take great pride in caring for your pets with the same attention, patience, and kindness that I give my own. When you’re away, you can feel confident knowing your pets are safe, loved, and treated like family.

Cat care experience

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Dependable and Loving Cat Care

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

Reviews

SydandSamsMom
House Sitting • May 26, 2026
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Kim was AMAZING!! She was fabulous with our dogs and our home while we were away! We would definitely have her dog sit again! Highly recommended!!

Kim S.
Drop-In Visits • May 06, 2026
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Kim was INCREDIBLE! I have a ragdoll kitty who is very needy! I work from home and had NEVER left him alone overnight. Our first trip away was EIGHT nights!! I was so stressed to leave him and had no idea what to expect! I had Kim come over in the morning and the evening - when he follows us around like a puppy dog! She loved on him, played with him, gave him treats and even brushed him daily!!! He got all the love he needed and after a couple visits by Kim I felt 100% at ease and no stress at all! I will be hiring her every single time from this point on! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Jessica G.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2026
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Kim was an amazing caretaker of our home and pets. She communicated well, exceeded all expectations and allowed us to relax while away from home. I look forward to having her come again!

David C.
Apr 08, 2026

Kim is my daughter and I honestly have never seen a person so amazing with all creatures, cats, dogs, opossums, snakes and anything in between! Compassion, care, love. She cared for our dogs and wouldn’t have anyone else care for our baby. Anyone that knows her knows that they can rest assured that their pet will be safe and loved while in her care.

About Kimberly R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I care for my pets as if they were my children. My dogs are inside most of the time with plenty of backyard fun including, playing fetch, frisbee, bath time, which they love, and walks around the neighborhood. My cat Spencer passed away at 21yrs old recently; he was the heart of our fur family and he knew it! Towards his later days he required daily medication and with extra love and care he spent his final days peacefully at home. He was dearly loved and yours will be also. You can trust that when I’m at your home your feline or pup will be cared for as if they were my own!

Information Kimberly R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, medications, or behavioral issues so that I can be prepared for our visit together. ***** PLEASE NOTE- I also book outside of Rover, so if you have an upcoming vacation, please book in advance to save your spot!

A typical day

If your cat or dog likes to play, we will play. If they just want to hang out, we will do that too. I will tailor each pet sitting to his or her needs! We can run, walk, play fetch, if you have a pool and they want to swim, we can do that also. It will be a fun play date for them.

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.
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Kimberly R.

Lakeland, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews