Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Rio Vista, Fort Lauderdale
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“I was a little nervous at first to use a service but it came recommended by a friend, and then I found Kimmeth. Kimmeth came into my home and treated my two kitties as her own. One of my kitties is a little skittish and overall a mommas boy and Kimmeth was so patient, intuitive and awesome with him, making him comfy while we were away. She made sure they were fed, had water, got treats and divine long rubs, and kept their litter box neat and tidy. She went all the way by making sure the house was secure and even watered my orchids. Kimmeth also has a knack for writing so her daily write ups were so cute and good for a laugh. Best of all, when I got home the kids were all chilled. No ignoring, no attitudes, just happy and chilled. Thank you Kimmeth ? Tiger and Lily adore you.”

“Krystal is the best! She always gets the cutest photos of my cat Zuko to send to me. Leaving my cat to go on trips can be hard but I’m comforted knowing Krystal is checking up on him!”


“Robin is amazing! We were worried about leaving Jagger for a week while we were on vacation, but Robin put us at ease. She was on time every day. She played with Jagger and sent us pictures. We will definitely use Robin again in the future!!”


“Abby was incredible! She came on time & took great care of puppy! She updated with photos and was very responsive, would trust her anytime with our pretzel! 10/10”


“Aileen was amazing and always gave me a thorough update after her visit. 100% recommend Aileen for taking care of your fur babies 😌”


“Estefania has cared for my boys several times and is wonderful with updates and making sure they are great while I'm away. I highly recommend and will continue booking her services!”


About: As an enthusiastic and dedicated dog walker, I bring joy, exercise, and companionship to your furry friends. A lifelong dog lover, I've had dogs since I was a kid and deeply understand their needs and behaviors. With a commitment to their well-being, I ensure every walk is safe, fun, and tailored to your dog's needs. Trust me to give your pet the attention and care they deserve. Aldo I’m a freelance dog trainer! Pet care is a central part of my routine. Each day, I schedule specific times for walking, playing, and caring for dogs to ensure they get the exercise and attention they need. My weekly plan includes regular walking sessions and any necessary feeding tasks. Growing up with dogs, pet care is my passion. In my home, I create a safe and comfortable environment for pets, ensuring they have plenty of space, toys and a cozy resting area. I maintain a consistent feeding and exercise schedule and provide lots of love and attention. In clients' homes, I follow their specific instructions to maintain the pets' routines and comfort. I ensure the pets are fed, walked, and cared for according to their usual schedule, providing personalized attention to meet their unique needs.

“Vadim was fantastic with checking in on our cats! Very communicative and provided great updates and photos/videos every time he checked on them! We were very happy with everything and could tell the cats were too! Highly recommend they are the best!!”


“Dawn has dropped in on our kitties 3 times over the past year or so. They enjoy their time with her and she really does an excellent job of working and playing with them.”


“This was Cherie’s second time watching our cat Polly and didn’t think her first go around could be better until it was this time. Her reliability is unmatched and is totally and completely loving and caring for our cat. Really appreciate how much she cares for Polly and Polly feels the same!”


About: I’ve had my dog for almost 7 years and now have two dogs. I grew up with dogs and they are my passion. Im a nurse getting my masters and have some time to take care of other fur babies. I am committed to taking care of all types of dogs of all ages. I currently have some weeks off of clinical rotations so I am home most of the time. Afterwards I will be gone about 2x a week. I live in an apartment, but I take my dogs out on regular walks every few hours. I do not crate train my dogs and they are allowed to go on furniture.

About: I’ve always had a natural connection with animals and truly treat every pet like my own. Friends, family, and neighbors have trusted me to walk, feed, and care for their dogs and cats—even the shy or high-energy ones! I’m patient, reliable, and I always make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and entertained while you’re away. Whether it’s giving belly rubs, administering food on schedule, or sending you cute photo updates, I go the extra mile to make both pets and owners feel at ease. I currently work full-time on weekdays, but I have both weekend days completely free. I’m available all day Saturday and Sunday for walks, drop-ins, or pet sitting. I always create a calm, clean, and pet-friendly environment—whether in my home or yours. I follow all care instructions, keep pets secure, and make sure they feel safe, loved, and stress-free. I respect routines, provide regular potty breaks, and give constant supervision during playtime and feeding. Your pet’s comfort and safety are my top priorities.

“Overall, Nicole did a wonderul job looking after my two cats. She arrived on time, informed every step of way and even sent me pictures. I would definitely use her services anytime I have to take a trip.”


“Caring, responsible, punctual. Thank you Jennifer for the care you gave to my furry babies. Take care.”


“Christina took great care of our kitties while we were on a trip. Highly recommend her services!”


About: Hey there, we are Rod & Ros! We both had pets our whole lives, both of our grandparents are veterinarians, so we grew in a household full of love and knowledge about pets. My girlfriend has been a pet sitter since she was in middle school she took care of senior dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, turtles, fishes and parrots. I myself have also been a doggy sitter several times for friends and family. We both just love petsitting and that is why we decided to join Rover. My girlfriend works part time from home and I work at night so we both have plenty of time during the day to play and enjoy time with your pet. We have two Australian parakeets, when there are no other pets around, we love to free them inside the apartment so that they can stretch their wings. When we have pet guests we keep them in their cage and if the guest is not comfortable with them we keep them in a separate room. We work regular office hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, so during weekdays we only offer walk service or drop-inn visits after 5:30pm. On weekends we have full availability for both walks and drop-in visits. We love to make your dog or cat feel special and loved on the short time of our visit or walk, we would try to connect with your pet and give him/her all the love we can, for this reason we only walk one dog at the time and we do only 1 drop in visit during weekdays. Your special furry friend deserves respect and value time, during our walk or visit, we will always pay attention to what they make, making sure they stay hydrated not overexposed to high temperatures , we will be patient and do as many stops as they need to make.

“Thank you for the great feedback!:)”


About: Dogs are my passion! To me this isn’t a job but a hobby and a way for owners to feel at ease when having to leave their dog. I grew up with dogs and my family dogs do not live with me in my apartment so I’m always looking for dog company! From long walks to playing fetch, I will keep your dog entertained and cared for. I am trustworthy and reliable and would love to care for your dog. I typically work from home 2-3 days a week and can be flexible on which days to accommodate scheduling requests. Always available on fridays and weekends for the most part. I’m in an apartment building on the 6th floor. We have a dog park on site but I would also just walk the dog around the area. I’m very cautious with elevators and wouldn’t ride one if another dog is in it at the same time. I also like to provide pics and updates to the owner throughout the day so they feel at ease.

About: I'm available for anything you need-walks, runs, dog sitting, drop ins. I accept dogs of all sizes and breeds. I can walk multiple dogs together or separate. I constantly am asked to watch/train/walk my friends and neighbors dogs! I have my own dogs as well who are extremely well trained and very friendly with other dogs/people. I will not be taking my dogs on walks with your pet. I’ve been a dog lover my whole life and can't wait to meet your dog! I’m working remotely so am always home and ready for walks and drop in visits! I know my schedule for the week so will never have to cancel last minute. I always approach new dogs slowly and gently and make sure they are comfortable with me. I am very patient and love playing with dogs. I am very good with any type of dog walking and have had experience with perfect walkers, tough pullers, and anything in between.

“Jessica took great care of Roxy while we were away. She was loving and caring. Jessica sent photos everyday and spent time doing Roxys 2 favorite things. Treats and brushes. I will be booking Jessica next time we go out of town!”

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Kimmeth P.
Star Sitter

“I was a little nervous at first to use a service but it came recommended by a friend, and then I found Kimmeth. Kimmeth came into my home and treated my two kitties as her own. One of my kitties is a little skittish and overall a mommas boy and Kimmeth was so patient, intuitive and awesome with him, making him comfy while we were away. She made sure they were fed, had water, got treats and divine long rubs, and kept their litter box neat and tidy. She went all the way by making sure the house was secure and even watered my orchids. Kimmeth also has a knack for writing so her daily write ups were so cute and good for a laugh. Best of all, when I got home the kids were all chilled. No ignoring, no attitudes, just happy and chilled. Thank you Kimmeth ? Tiger and Lily adore you.”


Krystal R.Star Sitter

“Krystal is the best! She always gets the cutest photos of my cat Zuko to send to me. Leaving my cat to go on trips can be hard but I’m comforted knowing Krystal is checking up on him!”


Robin W.
Star Sitter


“Robin is amazing! We were worried about leaving Jagger for a week while we were on vacation, but Robin put us at ease. She was on time every day. She played with Jagger and sent us pictures. We will definitely use Robin again in the future!!”


Abby S.Star Sitter

“Abby was incredible! She came on time & took great care of puppy! She updated with photos and was very responsive, would trust her anytime with our pretzel! 10/10”


Aileen O.
Star Sitter


“Aileen was amazing and always gave me a thorough update after her visit. 100% recommend Aileen for taking care of your fur babies 😌”


Estefania G.Star Sitter

“Estefania has cared for my boys several times and is wonderful with updates and making sure they are great while I'm away. I highly recommend and will continue booking her services!”


José G.
“Jose is a responsible and loving pet caregiver. He is attentive, reliable, and genuinely cares for every pet he looks after. I highly recommend Jose for your pet care needs. – Amparo M”


Anastasiia & Vadim N.
Star Sitter


“Vadim was fantastic with checking in on our cats! Very communicative and provided great updates and photos/videos every time he checked on them! We were very happy with everything and could tell the cats were too! Highly recommend they are the best!!”


Dawn W.Star Sitter

“Dawn has dropped in on our kitties 3 times over the past year or so. They enjoy their time with her and she really does an excellent job of working and playing with them.”


Cherie B.
Star Sitter


“This was Cherie’s second time watching our cat Polly and didn’t think her first go around could be better until it was this time. Her reliability is unmatched and is totally and completely loving and caring for our cat. Really appreciate how much she cares for Polly and Polly feels the same!”


Heather Y.
“Heather is the best dog mom of two cute pups! Only the best for her two furry children. She is number one go to when I need help with my German Sheppard/husky mix despite having her own small dog she is great with large dogs too! You can tell she truly has a passion and love for dogs and other animals!”


Oriana C.
“The Best Sitter We’ve Had Oriana is hands down the best sitter we’ve ever used on Rover. Our dog can be a bit anxious with new people, but she was incredibly patient and kind, and by day two, they were best friends. Oriana was super responsive, always on time, and treated our pup like her own. If you’re looking for someone caring, dependable, and experienced, look no further.”


Nicole G.

“Overall, Nicole did a wonderul job looking after my two cats. She arrived on time, informed every step of way and even sent me pictures. I would definitely use her services anytime I have to take a trip.”


Jenniffer O.

“Caring, responsible, punctual. Thank you Jennifer for the care you gave to my furry babies. Take care.”


Christina L.Star Sitter

“Christina took great care of our kitties while we were on a trip. Highly recommend her services!”


Rodrigo M.
“Rod and Ros took care of my 10 year old Coker spaniel several times during his last 3 years, I will be forever grateful of all the love and kindness with the one they took care of him even when he was a bit temperamental, and required special care with his food and taking some medication.”


Morgan S.

“Thank you for the great feedback!:)”


Ashley K.
“Ashley is soooo amazing with dogs! She treats them like they are her own and is very responsible. I would trust her 1000% with my pet. She is a great person, and loves being around animals.”


Ana G.
“Ana has a great big heart for all Dogs She is very trustworthy punctual and has a awesome personality! She would b a great addition to ur company!”


Jessica G.

“Jessica took great care of Roxy while we were away. She was loving and caring. Jessica sent photos everyday and spent time doing Roxys 2 favorite things. Treats and brushes. I will be booking Jessica next time we go out of town!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Rio Vista.
Rover makes it easy to find Rio Vista pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
