House Sitting in Ortega Forest, Jacksonville, FL
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1. Lexi M.

“Lexi was super helpful, taking on a last minute request for my spoiled little chiweenie. I came to a happy pup and my house just as a left it. I would definitely call Lexi again!”




2. Johana M.

“Johana provided excellent care and peace of mind for my two large (spoiled) dogs while I was traveling. She provided me photos of the pups when she arrived and throughout her stay to assure me they were doing well and were being lavished with attention:) She stayed at my home, house sat and dog sat. I couldn't be more pleased with the service provided and the kindness and conscientiousness of Johana. Thank you so much! I will definitely call you again.”


3. Robyn & Steven G.
“Robyn and Steve do a wonderful job caring for my pups!! They are really flexible and always prompt when they come by! I will gladly use them over again!”


4. Scott T.

“Scott is great. Our dogs Asti & Maxwell were happy and healthy. Scott supplied pictures is the dogs enjoying there regular and a few new habits. It was such a relief to see our pups cared for and loved as if we were with them.”


5. Stephanie C.

“Stephanie was AMAZING! She was very proactive in setting up a meet and greet beforehand and asked questions that helped us get to know her. She kept us updated the whole time on how he was and sent photos and pictures to us. She even filmed our pup opening his Christmas gift since we were away for the holiday. Went we came back our house was just as we left it and clean. She even put our recycling and trash at the curb for us. She also left a note and cute little chalkboard for when we got home. We will definitely be using her again!”


6. Crystal G.


“Crystal was amazing! It was our first time using Rover and Crystal was a perfect match! She not only took great care of Honey but our home too. Honey started new meds a day before we went out of town and Crystal was able to give them to her without any problem. From the pictures we received during her stay, it was clear that Honey was being well taken care of and enjoying Crystal’s company. I highly recommend Crystal!”


7. Lauren M.

“Lauren is always SO reliable. We love having her watch our pups because we never have to worry about them when we are gone! She truly is the best sitter we've ever had! We will always ask for her availability first!”


8. Anna D.

“I was really worried about leaving my dogs with a stranger again. My last rover sitter basically abandoned my dogs and left them crated for 20 hours a day. I was really nervous that they were not going to be treated well, especially when Anna was our 5th meet and greet. Many people made me seem like my dogs were an issue. Anna made me trust rover again. My dogs had the best time with Anna and she kept me well informed of their visit. I got lots of great pictures of my dogs during her visit and I came home to really happy dogs. I would recommend Anna to anyone who needs a sitter especially if you have big dogs like mine. Thank you Anna! Halo and Hercules can’t want to see you again!”


9. Lucinda N.

“Very happy with Lucinda’s care of Lilly. Sent pictures each day Will definitely be using Lucinda again!”


10. Hampton S.

“Hampton did a wonderful job watching our 2 mini dachshunds over the weekend! He was great at communicating & took excellent care of them. He was extremely responsive, sent frequent updates & I felt very comfortable leaving my dogs with him. I would highly recommend booking with him! We will definitely be reaching out again to have him stay with our pups! Thank you so much Hampton! 😊”


11. RaSean J.
“Sean has years of valuable experience with dogs and cats alike. He is knowledgeable about training, medication, and animal behavior. Sean is trust worthy, honest, and hard-working. Sean is a student right now, so he has a fairly flexible schedule.”


12. Andromeda M.
About: I’ve had 2 family dogs a poodle and terrier. I now have 2 pitbulls a brindle and the other is a big pit mixed with lab that was rescued :) I work remotely and have plenty of free time for myself. I’m looking for extra work to save money and thought this was the perfect opportunity since I love dogs! I have been an athlete as a kid and now I weightlift and do tons of cardio so walking dogs will be more like a fun activity for me to do and I enjoy watching my pits playing.


13. Hailey B.
“Hailey is fantastic! Very positive attitude and great at communicating. Also never missed a beat making sure my dogs and cats were cared for!! We’ve used her multiple times over the past few years for house/pet sitting and even baby sitting, she’s great with kids and all kinds of animals. Best care giver I could recommend for your fur-babies!!”


14. Philip E.
“Philip took care of my two cats and my dog Latte on our wedding night and my husband and I were so thankful for him! We left detailed instructions and he did everything perfectly! He stayed in our home and we fully trusted him to take care of both our home and our pets. We checked in a few times with him to see how the animals were doing and he was extremely responsive! I will definitely be asking him again in the future as he was wonderful! I could not recommend him more for all of your home and pet watching needs!”


15. Paige V.

“Took Cooper on walks and car rides, fed on time and kept him on his normal schedule. Sent photos daily and kept us up to date on things were going.”


16. lsabela P.
“Isabela has been a lifesaver for us. Knowing our dog is getting a daily walk and some playtime while we’re at work gives us such peace of mind. We couldn’t be happier with her service!”


17. Pam C.

“Pam is wonderful. She is not only reliable and communicative with me, but she is most importantly terrific with my pups. Both Clarence and Mary seemed to love her on sight. She worked well with me when our plans changed and was always agreeable. Pam is everything one hopes for as a house-sitter, pet-sitter. She cared for my home in a way that was respectful and consistent, but most of all, she cared for my furbabies. Thanks, Pam! We know we will reach out again! Best, Whitney”


18. Arianna V.

“Arianna is amazing! We have a dog with major separation anxiety and Arianna handled her with such grace. She sent photos throughout her stay, took great care of Luna, and proved to be super trustworthy. Thank you so much, Arianna, for keeping our pup happy and healthy!”


19. Jessica K.

“Jessica was fantastic with our old dogs. She communicated so much with us before and during her visit with them and was very respectful of our home and the needs for the dogs. Thank you SO much!!”


20. Emily B.
About: Hi, I'm an experienced pet caregiver with a 65 lb Samoyed I've raised since he was 12 weeks old (now almost 3 years old). I'm also familiar with cats, thanks to my sister, and have checked on friends' dogs while they were away. I understand the love and attention pets need, and I'd be happy to care for yours! I have plenty of time to dedicate to caring for your pets. I’m available every day of the week except Sundays, and I can easily adapt to your pet's specific needs and schedule. Whether it’s walks, playtime, or just keeping them company, I’m here to help! I currently provide care exclusively at clients' homes or through walking services. I prioritize making pets feel comfortable and cared for in their own environment. Whether it’s feeding, walking, playing, or providing companionship, I follow your instructions to ensure your pet is happy and safe while you're away.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ortega Forest on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,072 house sitters in Ortega Forest. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Ortega Forest house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ortega Forest have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Ortega Forest.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Ortega Forest house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
