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Sitter Profile Image: Channing C.
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Channing C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 337 reviews
110 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North port, FL, 34286

“Channing knew my English bulldog "Muriel" suffers from separation anxiety, and handled her in-home visits perfectly. Channing was a terrific pet-sitter, I'll use her services again, and if you live in the North Port area, you should too!”

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Danette S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 106 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

“Danette was great! We booked her for a series of drop-in visits on short notice, and she came through for us. She is very friendly, comfortable in our home, and professional. Best of all, our pups loved her!”

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Patricia B.
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Rebekah S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
6 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

“Rebekah was great! Always on time and spent plenty of time with all three our babies making sure they were all good. We also have a senior dog who recently had an injury and she made sure she got her medicine each day and was well taken care of! We will for sure used her in the future!”

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Kimberly M.
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Suzanne G.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

“Suzanne did an excellent job! I felt like my fur babies were well cared for. She sent me pics every time she checked on them. She was very responsive. I would definitely use her again. Thank you :)”

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Charlene A.
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Brittany G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33948

“First time using rover and of course I was so nervous but omg Brittany was amazing! She cared for our fur babies so well. She kept me updated and sent me pictures. She was so flexible easy to work with. You’re in great hands with Brittany.”

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Montana M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 83 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North port, FL, 34286

“Montana was very easy to communicate with and very responsive. She made the process of getting a pet sitter less stressful and easier to manage. She checked in on Lucky twice daily and gave him proper food and water. Everything went very smooth with her and Lucky liked her as well. I would highly recommend Montana for your pet sitting needs!”

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Jeffrey M.
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Liliana G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

“Lillian was so helpful! very last minute booking, she came and met our pup before we left and took very good care of him during her visits. 10/10 will use again.”

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Karli C.
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Emily B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33954

“Emily was absolutely amazing. My dog was sososo happy in the photos sent by Emily and I have never seen my dog happier in the photos sent from any other sitter. My dog requires a lot of love/attention and I could definitely tell that Emily gave her all of it while we were away! Emily even gave my dog a new toy that came in the mail AND cleaned up the mess. I will definitely be booking again!!”

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Haley S.
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Brittany S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33980

“Brittany is AWESOME! She gave my babies more love and attention than I could’ve ever asked for. She exceeds expectations in every capacity. Highly recommend, we feel so lucky to have her!”

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Stephanie N.
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Jennifer P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 148 reviews
49 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Port charlotte, FL, 33952

“Jennifer was attentive and caring with our dog, Ben. She gave him the time and attention that we were looking for. Ben does not like being alone and she helped to ease his anxiety. Jennifer was in constant communication with messages, photos, and videos. She was also very fast to respond and answer questions. I would definitely use her again.”

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Connie P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

About: We had a yorkiepoo for 15 1/2 years. I don't want one of my own right now, can't go thru that loss again, it was awful. I also have two daughters, family and friends in Ohio, we travel a lot and don’t want to be tied down with a dog of our own. I get my “fix” by watching others dogs. Due to a family member allergies, I can not board a dog at my home that sheds. We moved here from Ohio in 2021. I am not working and would love to take care, play or walk your fur baby or babies. We live in a sub division with sidewalks and walking trails for your dog. Small yard but no fence. Your dog will get lots of love.

Sitter Profile Image: Christine P.
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Christine P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
3 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

“Christine was amazing and very thoughtful. Asked great questions and very attentive to my babies!”

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Amy O.
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Nicole H.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33948

About: 🐾 Our family has been proud dog owners for over 15 years. I have taken our dogs through professional training and have plenty of hands-on experience with pups of all sizes and personalities. Between our own dogs and our extended family’s, we’re comfortable with a wide variety of breeds and love treating every pet like part of the family. I am home most days and have a flexible schedule for walks, playtime, or drop-in visits. Whether it’s morning walks, mid-day potty breaks, or evening snuggles, I am happy to work around your pet’s routine to make sure they feel safe, loved, cared for, and enjoy staying with us. I know how important it is to feel confident that your pets are in good hands. In our home, safety and trust always come first. Its important to me that very dog feels comfortable and secure, whether they’re here for a short visit or a longer stay. Our environment is calm, clean, and pet-friendly — plenty of space to play, rest, and feel at ease. Every dog is treated like our own, with gentle care, structure, and lots of love so you can relax knowing your pet is safe and happy.

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Erica D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

“I love Erica. She was a breath of fresh air when we met her. Very kind and you can tell she loves animals. Very thankful for her help. It's nice to be able to trust someone will take care of your fur babies while you are away. Thank you so much 💓”

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Ashley T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
20 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

“Ash was fantastic! She was so great at our meet n greet and I just knew she would be perfect for our dog Tucker! She was punctual and very communicative. She even asked for our dog brush to give Tucker a little extra love. Will definitely use Ash again!! So happy we found her!”

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Holly A.
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$20
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8 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

About: I’ve had pets pretty much all my life. Love them, they’re like my kids and brought me a lot of joy over the years. I currently have 2 labs and 2 cats all of which are rescues. My pets are all well cared for and get lots of love and very happy. I have experience giving medications. Im a trustworthy, compassionate person who will give your pet the love and care they deserve. I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies.

Sitter Profile Image: Gretchen Y.
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Gretchen Y.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33953

“Gretchen did a fantastic job! :) Lulu appreciated her play toys and feedings and we appreciated her attention to detail! We highly recommend this sitter!”

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Doranne C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33948

“Dee made going on vacation a little easier knowing my pups were well cared for. I have a motion web cam and reviewing the feed made me laugh. Dee spent time playing with each dog after they were fed. They seemed to have a good time. Hank seemed a little disappointed she didn't come by the first day we were back. Great sitter.”

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Betty B.
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Eni J.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 324 reviews
50 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Port, FL, 34286

“We made the absolute best decision by using Eni's services to watch/walk our dogs while we were on vacation. She is incredible and such a genuine soul, loves animals, took incredible care of our fur babies while we were gone. Sent us many photos and updates which were very much appreciated! We would definitely recommend her 10/10 times, and will definitely be using her services in the future!”

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Shelley M.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 225 reviews
64 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Port Charlotte, FL, 33952

“Shelley is such a kind caregiver for our fur baby. Her comments and photos she sends us always make us feel like we are there even though we are far away. We highly recommend Shelley. We are able to go away with confidence that our Sadie girl is being care for very well!”

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Patty G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danette was a terrific sitter! It was our first booking; we are pleased with the great care she took of our girl. We came home to a happy and affectionate sweet little Lulu! Danette followed all of our requests, multiple visits each day; feeding; I appreciate the photos updates each day. We would book her again! Thank you Danette!

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luci s.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Montana did a wonderful job caring for my pups. She was diligent, punctual, friendly, and ready and able to go above and beyond to ensure that Randy and Beulah were cared for properly! Would highly recommend her and will definitely book her services again

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James M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christine was a great pet sitter, our fur baby was well taken care of. She’s honest and trustworthy! I even ran out of dog waste bags and she made sure to get them! We will use her again!

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Mimi G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks again to Renee for amazing care! She always goes above and beyond but I especially appreciated it during a recent short notice situation. Bonus note, Renee takes amazing pet pics. While doing everything else for the care, she also has grabbed some shots that are better than any I've ever gotten on my own!! I definitely recommend Renee.

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Tamela V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was absolutely amazing. My dog was sososo happy in the photos sent by Emily and I have never seen my dog happier in the photos sent from any other sitter. My dog requires a lot of love/attention and I could definitely tell that Emily gave her all of it while we were away! Emily even gave my dog a new toy that came in the mail AND cleaned up the mess. I will definitely be booking again!!

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Haley S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anabel was amazing doing drop-ins for our 2 doggies & parrot! She took great care of them. I could tell they were happy! 😊 We will definitely choose her again next time we go away.

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Jackie O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was awesome with my two dogs. They are high energy but she was very friendly with them and reliable. She was great at communicating with me and sent lots of cute pics with updates. I would definitely recommend!

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Stephanie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail loved my golden like he was her own! So many updates and pictures! She was great! Highly recommend!!!

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Amanda T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was wonderful. She took care of three of our dogs sent us pictures and made us feel very comfortable. Leaving our babies home. I will definitely be using her again.

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Linda D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nathalie is the best! Super friendly? Communicative, and professional. She stays in touch and send photos and updates of our pets, one of which can be timid. Can’t recommend her enough.

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Kelly E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was amazing! Jennifer always sent a bunch of photos and videos of our dog, was there for her entire 30 minute visit (if not longer), and wasn’t afraid to ask questions about our dog to make sure she was the most cared for!!! Our dog also got a last minute ear infection before our vacation & Jennifer gave our dog her ear drops while we were away. We will definitely be booking Jennifer again!

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Haley S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria was great! Was dependable and took photos of food and litter box and sent some of my baby. Thank you Maria!!

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Melissa M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dee made going on vacation a little easier knowing my pups were well cared for. I have a motion web cam and reviewing the feed made me laugh. Dee spent time playing with each dog after they were fed. They seemed to have a good time. Hank seemed a little disappointed she didn't come by the first day we were back. Great sitter.

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Betty B.
Drop-In Visits
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

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Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

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Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .

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Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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