Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in River Oaks, Fort Lauderdale
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1. Katie B.
“Katie was a phenomenal sitter! Our cats seemed super happy and were well taken care off, instructions followed to a T. Highly recommend working with Katie, and I definitely will be again!”
2. Dawn W.
“Dawn is amazing! Our formal introduction was at a local coffee shop and it was immediate she was PURRFECT to take care of my not-to-social indoor cat. We passed by my house to introduce her to Tuxie (my cat) and I was surprised Tuxie responded to Dawn. While I was away, Dawn sent me pictures, which makes me at ease. Highly recommend and I’ve already booked her again! ???”
3. Jessica W.
“Jessica was awesome! She checked on my cat Menace while I was away visiting family, I loved that she sent updates every visit along with photos/ videos that really reassured that my little Menace was doing good. Will definitely book again next time I’m away 🐈⬛ thanks again Jess!”
4. Estefania G.
“Estefanía has been a great catsitter! From the very first meeting, it was clear how much she genuinely cares for animals. While I was away, she sent regular updates, including photos and notes. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again or recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and caring catsitter!”
5. Abby S.
“Abby was just so great with mochi! She played ball with her and spent a nice amount of time with her and took her on a great walk! I’m so happy that we found her and looking forward to more visits! Thanks again for everything Abby!”
6. Agustina A.
“Agustina was fantastic with my cat Butter. She administered eyedrops, pills, and an oral syringe full of liquid supplements that Butter needs to take. She was communicative, responsive, and very eager to learn about the needs of my cat and myself!”
7. Robin W.
“Robin was punctual, followed our instructions, and spent the allotted time as promised with our dog. We look forward to using Robin again for future drop-ins.”
8. Lucy B.
“Lucy took care of my two cat boys and did an excellent job in communicating with me throughout her daily stays. Our house was in the condition we left it and that’s much appreciated!”
9. 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.”
10. Krystal R.
“Krystal was amazing! We are so happy we connected with her. Perfect communication and our cats were excited to see her every day. It really gave us peace of mind to have her as our cat sitter. Thank you Krystal!”
11. Sophia C.
“Sophia is always available to take care of my dog when I go away on a trip. She's been kind and nothing but great I will 100% recommend her to take care of anyone's pet.”
12. Victoria S.
“Victoria was a fabulous sitter while I was away. I felt so much better knowing my two kitties were in good hands. She sent pictures every day & was an excellent communicator. Highly recommend!”
13. Neil A.
“We had Neil do drop in visits to watch our two cats while we were away on vacation and Neil was fantastic. He played with our cats, fed them, and scooped the litter. Neil sent us a detailed summary after each visit with pictures. I know our cats were well taken care of with Neil. I would definitely hire Neil again!”
14. Janice H.
“Janice was so great with my 2 cats (one kitten one elderly) and sent us multiple pictures everyday to ease our minds on our vacation. I would definitely book with her again in the future!”
15. Genesis S.
“Genesis was so great! She was very detailed and sent a lot of pictures. She kept us updated. We will definitely use her again and recommend her to anyone in need.”
16. Kimmeth P.
“It’s always a pleasure to have Kimmeth watch my baby boys. She takes such good care of them and looks after the house while we are away. She’s very communicative and I couldn’t ask for a better sitter!”
17. Andrea K.
“From the start Andrea was excellent in her communication. She was quickly responsive and gave updates on my two cats throughout the stay. She even made a second trip back to my home to make sure my boys were ok because of an error I made - I really appreciate that! I would hire her again.”
18. Kelsey U.
“Kelsey is very responsive and attentive. She did everything I asked, took great care of my pup and kitties, and even sent me great pics. It’s nice she has dogs and cats of her own. Would gladly book her again.”
19. Brenda A.
“I have booked with Brenda a few times. She is a great communicator and she will definitely care for your pet!”
20. Kaitlynne W.
About: Hello! I have had dogs my whole life, I currently have one fur baby Dakota 🐶🩷 and would love to spend my free time helping you with yours! I currently work part time so I have availability to help mostly evenings and weekends, I live in Fort Lauderdale close to downtown but am willing to travel. My dog is extremely friendly and laid back, she’s about 7 years old if your pup wants a play date- or we can have a solo adventure and have walks and play time one on one!
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in River Oaks on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $22 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 797 pet sitters in River Oaks. 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, 90% of River Oaks pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in River Oaks have an average of 15 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 Oaks.
Rover makes it easy to find River Oaks 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 797 pet sitters in River Oaks on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In River Oaks, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 91% offer medication administration, and 89% 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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