Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in River Grove, Tampa
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“This was our third time using Nicol. She is very reliable, comes exactly when we ask her to, and is a fantastic communicator. Love getting photo updates while I’m gone!”
“Jennifer es Excelente. Me cuido a mi perro Hunter por una semana, es muy cariñosa con los animales. Mientras está en la visita te envía fotos de tu mascota y siempre que uno le escribe para preguntar por la mascota esta pendiente y te responde enseguida. Me encantó la volvería a llamar siempre que necesite de un cuidador de mascota. Gracias”
“Thank you so much Abi! Great service and communication all around. Very patient with my fur baby and everything was perfect. You are amazing and I appreciate you caring for Piggy! Will definitely book again as I already have sent a request! ❤️”
“Beth has been great with my 3 dogs. She's very reliable and give them all pets and attention.”
“Roxana is our #1 trusted sitter! She is so respectful of the house and truly cares about our pets. She’s considerate and always willing to do something small to keep our pets comfortable. We will always choose her first!”
“Danni is consistently the best! She is the only person I use for my girls - Chanel is afraid of everyone except myself, my fiance, and Danni. She is fantastic at everything she does, but she is also fantastic at assessing difficult situations and diffusing altercations before they get too bad. She has also administered medicine to my cats before - she is the best. Highly recommend!”
“Mary was AMAZING! She was able to fit me in last minute, was extremely responsive, on time, and took amazing care of my pets. We will be using her for any future drop ins!”
“Emma was very attentive to our little guy. She actually sat with him the entire time and whenever he moved to a different spot, she was there. Thank you Emma!”
“Tina is amazing, she was very loving and patient towards my dogs. I will recommend her to anyone! If you need pet sitting please consider Tina!”
“Jordan did a great job with our kitty! She was very prompt, followed all of the instructions left for Ruthie wonderfully, and did an excellent job communicating. She even sent the cutest pictures of our very pleased cat who was insisting on more pets and cuddles. I was very confident that our cat and home were in good, reliable hands. Jordan was thoughtful, professional, and showed a really kind heart for animals. Will be hiring again!”
“Marcus was great! He does great with teddy who can be a handful, is always communicative and sends lots of pictures and videos. He was even able to accommodate my last minute trip for the holiday with no problem! Have booked him before and will definitely be booking him again!”
“Jenna and Caroline are truly amazing with your fur babies!!! As someone who has two high energy pit mixes, it can be a bit nerve racking trying to find someone who not only has experience with the breed, but truly understands them. During our meet and greet it was immediately obvious that these two knew what they were doing and how to handle Stark and Sansa. Both of my pups were well taken care of and I am beyond thankful for the level of care they received. Will definitely be booking again!”
About: I have a flexible schedule with lots of free time during the day, and a beautiful fenced in backyard for dogs to roam and play. I’m a previous pet owner, but we had to recently say goodbye to our 16 year old dog. I’m currently not working outside the home. I have two young children in daycare during the day, so I have free time to play with your animals or take them for walks. My husband works from home so he’s also around to help. We are available to board animals most days of the week as well, as long as they are ok around toddlers. I have a fully fenced backyard with some shaded spots and artificial turf. We have no other pets in our home (we recently said goodbye to our 16 year old dog). We do have a medium size crate we can set up from our old dog, if needed.
“Great experience with Alina! Great communication and cared for our pup while we were out”
About: I've been the go-to pet sitter for friends, family, and coworkers for years. I have experience caring for pets during short visits and extended stays, making sure they get plenty of attention, medication if needed, and lots of love. I've cared for everything from energetic puppies to elderly dogs who needed extra patience and medical care. Professionally, I worked at Dogtopia for about a year, where I split my time between being a Canine Coach and a "Rover." I managed playgroups of up to 30 dogs, monitored their health and behavior, administered medication, and handled grooming, cleaning, and meal prep. I was trained to read dog body language, prevent scuffles, and spot early signs of health issues. Above all, I treat every pet like they’re my own — with care, respect, and lots of love. I am currently working MON - THURS so I am free to do Drop- In visits after I get of work on Thursday till Sunday evening. If a customer just happens to live somewhere enroute to my job, (anywhere between Temple Terrace and Carrollwood) I would be willing to make Drop-In visits throughout the work week before and after work. I am fortunate to have a pretty flexible schedule. Really, my biggest request is that I would like to be safe in the knowledge that your house hasn't had any recent flea infestations and that your pet has also had their most recent round of treatment. Turns our Florida fleas are built different. When I first moved here and was negligent one time it was a nightmare. For me, my pet, and my wallet. Despite putting her on the most powerful flea treatment around I don't want to bring anything back home to my own fur-baby.
“My pup Nico loves his weekly visits from Cyndee! We love her service for the long work days when he is home alone! There is nothing better than an afternoon play time with Cyndee!”
“Thank you Brooke! For such late notice she did such an amazing job with my Mila girl! All the pictures looked like my dog was so comfortable and well taken care of.”
“Juliana is amazing and very thorough with her updates and visits! She has a cat of her own so it shows that she knows how to care for them. She even stayed longer a few of the visits. Our cats looked happy during every check in and we came home to clean litter boxes and fully water bowls. Will definitely rebook!”
About: I would definitely recommend Stephanie Kiser for any pet oriented role where an exceptional level of kindness, flexibility and compassion is required. She treats her furry friends like family and that is a quality that is without question of priceless value. I am currently not working . So I am flexible . For drop ins , walks , overnights. With advance notice . In your home . Caring for your pets . In your home. Whatever you wish with them. I honor that. To keep them . In Their routines . As much as possible
“Amanda’s the best! She’s so caring with our dogs, always gives us updates and makes sure to pay attention to any issues they might be having. She goes way above and beyond. 10/10.”
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1. Nicol M.
“This was our third time using Nicol. She is very reliable, comes exactly when we ask her to, and is a fantastic communicator. Love getting photo updates while I’m gone!”
2. Jennifer N.
“Jennifer es Excelente. Me cuido a mi perro Hunter por una semana, es muy cariñosa con los animales. Mientras está en la visita te envía fotos de tu mascota y siempre que uno le escribe para preguntar por la mascota esta pendiente y te responde enseguida. Me encantó la volvería a llamar siempre que necesite de un cuidador de mascota. Gracias”
3. Abigail F.
“Thank you so much Abi! Great service and communication all around. Very patient with my fur baby and everything was perfect. You are amazing and I appreciate you caring for Piggy! Will definitely book again as I already have sent a request! ❤️”
4. Elizabeth B.
“Beth has been great with my 3 dogs. She's very reliable and give them all pets and attention.”
5. Roxana Q.
“Roxana is our #1 trusted sitter! She is so respectful of the house and truly cares about our pets. She’s considerate and always willing to do something small to keep our pets comfortable. We will always choose her first!”
6. Danni L.
“Danni is consistently the best! She is the only person I use for my girls - Chanel is afraid of everyone except myself, my fiance, and Danni. She is fantastic at everything she does, but she is also fantastic at assessing difficult situations and diffusing altercations before they get too bad. She has also administered medicine to my cats before - she is the best. Highly recommend!”
7. Mary K.
“Mary was AMAZING! She was able to fit me in last minute, was extremely responsive, on time, and took amazing care of my pets. We will be using her for any future drop ins!”
8. Emma F.
“Emma was very attentive to our little guy. She actually sat with him the entire time and whenever he moved to a different spot, she was there. Thank you Emma!”
9. Tina W.
“Tina is amazing, she was very loving and patient towards my dogs. I will recommend her to anyone! If you need pet sitting please consider Tina!”
10. Jordan P.
“Jordan did a great job with our kitty! She was very prompt, followed all of the instructions left for Ruthie wonderfully, and did an excellent job communicating. She even sent the cutest pictures of our very pleased cat who was insisting on more pets and cuddles. I was very confident that our cat and home were in good, reliable hands. Jordan was thoughtful, professional, and showed a really kind heart for animals. Will be hiring again!”
11. Marcus S.
“Marcus was great! He does great with teddy who can be a handful, is always communicative and sends lots of pictures and videos. He was even able to accommodate my last minute trip for the holiday with no problem! Have booked him before and will definitely be booking him again!”
12. Jenna R.
“Jenna and Caroline are truly amazing with your fur babies!!! As someone who has two high energy pit mixes, it can be a bit nerve racking trying to find someone who not only has experience with the breed, but truly understands them. During our meet and greet it was immediately obvious that these two knew what they were doing and how to handle Stark and Sansa. Both of my pups were well taken care of and I am beyond thankful for the level of care they received. Will definitely be booking again!”
13. Rachel & Jonathan W.
“Rachel Wheeler is a very kind, loving person and has a passion for animals, both cats and dogs. She has rescued and owned many animals and has treated them with love and care. I would trust her to take excellent care of any pet!”
14. Alina R.
“Great experience with Alina! Great communication and cared for our pup while we were out”
15. Darbi D.
“Darbi was a fantastic pet caregiver. My pup, Wrigley, was a pretty particular little guy and was very leery of strangers. Darbi is such a genuine animal lover that she completely put Wrigley at ease. It certainly made it easier to leave him knowing he was in such caring and competent hands. Five stars for Darbi!!”
16. Cyndee D.
“My pup Nico loves his weekly visits from Cyndee! We love her service for the long work days when he is home alone! There is nothing better than an afternoon play time with Cyndee!”
17. Brooke R.
“Thank you Brooke! For such late notice she did such an amazing job with my Mila girl! All the pictures looked like my dog was so comfortable and well taken care of.”
18. Juliana A.
“Juliana is amazing and very thorough with her updates and visits! She has a cat of her own so it shows that she knows how to care for them. She even stayed longer a few of the visits. Our cats looked happy during every check in and we came home to clean litter boxes and fully water bowls. Will definitely rebook!”
19. Stephanie K.
About: I would definitely recommend Stephanie Kiser for any pet oriented role where an exceptional level of kindness, flexibility and compassion is required. She treats her furry friends like family and that is a quality that is without question of priceless value. I am currently not working . So I am flexible . For drop ins , walks , overnights. With advance notice . In your home . Caring for your pets . In your home. Whatever you wish with them. I honor that. To keep them . In Their routines . As much as possible
20. Amanda B.
“Amanda’s the best! She’s so caring with our dogs, always gives us updates and makes sure to pay attention to any issues they might be having. She goes way above and beyond. 10/10.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in River Grove on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 938 pet sitters in River Grove. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of River Grove pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in River Grove have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in River Grove.
Rover makes it easy to find River Grove 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
There are 938 pet sitters in River Grove on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In River Grove, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
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