Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Riverside, Tampa
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Top rated Riverside pet sitters

“Summer took wonderful care of our kitties while we were away on a holiday weekend. We were able to relax knowing they were in good hands. Highly recommend Summer for your pet sitting needs.”


“Johnny truly goes above and beyond for your pet and the whole family. He is the best sitter we have ever had by far, there is no comparison. He pays attention to detail and truly does the best job.”


“Everything went as perfectly as it could’ve. My dog never usually eats around strangers which worried me a bit before leaving but he ate everytime he was supposed to with Emma!”


“Tina was great with our pit who is a little hyper and sometimes reactive. She has a calm presence and took notes of everything we mentioned during our meet and greet. Every dog has different wants and needs and she made sure to cater to our pup. I highly recommend her and will be using her again during our next trip out of town.”


“Olivia was super friendly and accommodating. My pets loved her and she sent several pictures daily to keep me updated. Followed all instructions perfectly and it allowed me to enjoy my vacation knowing my pets were well taken care of.”


“Amanda did a fantastic job taking care of our dog Zoey while we were out of town. She met with her before we left and Zoey loved her. We would definitely recommend her.”



“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!”


“Bekah was a star sitter!! The best we've had so far. You could tell she really cared for Diesel and spent her time playing with him and giving him so much love during her visit. She followed everything I had asked her to do & more. She cleaned up after Diesel and made sure he had everything he needed. She locked up afterwards and made sure Diesel was set before leaving. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Hoping to hire her again!”


“Jenna is absolutely wonderful! Leo loved getting visits from her :) She not only visited him, but went above and beyond (in my opinion) by even taking care of the little box while I was out. Thank you so much!!! Will definitely contact Jenna 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!”


“I have never used Rover before and Holly was the best! She gave me a detailed list of what all he did and what he was doing and even sent me pictures of Maui the whole time. The best service I have ever experienced with my dog and a sitter. I will for sure be reaching out to Holly again for service.”


“we’re usually pretty good with scheduling our time , this time it got kinda wonky and riley was so accomdating to fixing the schedule changes !! was on time and messaged back very quickly 10/10 will use her again if she’ll have us 🙂”


“Ryan was so great! I have three dogs. Two pits and a rotty. My rotty is 13 and limps. He is who I worried about the most but Ryan was so patient with him, helped him up and gave him all the pets.”


About: I have been taking care of animals, mainly dogs, since I was 11 years old. I have always loved looking after pets, whether it be my family or friends, or the neighbor across the street and I will love taking care of yours as well. I currently have a very flexible schedule, so I can easily check on your pets and make sure they are happy and healthy whenever needed. My pets' daily routines are a part of my own daily routine. I will make sure your pets are taken care of as if they were my own. I will make sure that they are happy and cared for and exercised as needed.

“Great sitter! Kelly took care of our 3 furbabes 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈 while we were out of state for the Thanksgiving holidays , we are grateful they were in good hands❤️”


About: I am currently a dog walker and have worked at shelters since I was 13. I love animals more than I love anything on Earth. Time spent with dogs is time well spent. My passion in this world is to take care of animals and make sure that they are the happiest they can possibly be at all times. I hope to one day open my own dog boarding facility where I can fulfill my dreams. I love dogs of all shapes and kinds. I have dealt with special needs dogs, senior dogs, sick dogs, etc. I am friendly and enthusiastic. I would treat your pet like my own at all times and love it like I would mine. Please ask me any questions you may have!

About: I’ve had dogs ever since I was a kid and have loved them for as long as I can remember. I have an adorable Italian Greyhound/Shar Pei mix who I adopted from Humane Society, have been trusted by friends and Rover members to care for their dogs, and have spent many hours volunteering at various shelters and rescues, most recently at Humane Society in Tampa Bay. I’m pursuing a degree in dog training, am preparing my pup to become a service animal, and have dedicated my life to working with animals. Dogs are my heart, and I’ll show yours as much love and affection as anyone can possibly offer. Warning: They will be spoiled! I am currently working full-time on Rover and have a flexible schedule. I'm ideally looking for long-term clients, but am open to your occasional needs as well. I live in an area that's ideal for long walks and is close to Hyde Park Village/Bayshore Boulevard, have access to a backyard for your pup to roam and play, and live in close proximity to various dog parks. I have a car and am available for walking, boarding, and home sitting needs.

“Cynthia was quick to respond and able to work us into her schedule with our last minute requests. She didn’t hesitate to ask any questions if she was unsure of something - which I appreciate greatly. She was kind and gentle with the boys during our meet & greet and she clearly took great care of them during their visits. My older dog takes time getting used to people and it was obvious she was respectful of that with him. I will happily be booking her again!”

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Jordan P.Star Sitter

“My cats love Jordan! She went above and beyond to make sure they were comfortable and my nervous cat even loved her! I will forsure be booking her again!”


Summer M.Star Sitter

“Summer took wonderful care of our kitties while we were away on a holiday weekend. We were able to relax knowing they were in good hands. Highly recommend Summer for your pet sitting needs.”


Johnny W.Star Sitter

“Johnny truly goes above and beyond for your pet and the whole family. He is the best sitter we have ever had by far, there is no comparison. He pays attention to detail and truly does the best job.”


Emma F.Star Sitter

“Everything went as perfectly as it could’ve. My dog never usually eats around strangers which worried me a bit before leaving but he ate everytime he was supposed to with Emma!”


Tina W.Star Sitter

“Tina was great with our pit who is a little hyper and sometimes reactive. She has a calm presence and took notes of everything we mentioned during our meet and greet. Every dog has different wants and needs and she made sure to cater to our pup. I highly recommend her and will be using her again during our next trip out of town.”


Olivia J.

“Olivia was super friendly and accommodating. My pets loved her and she sent several pictures daily to keep me updated. Followed all instructions perfectly and it allowed me to enjoy my vacation knowing my pets were well taken care of.”


Amanda & Matthew K.Star Sitter

“Amanda did a fantastic job taking care of our dog Zoey while we were out of town. She met with her before we left and Zoey loved her. We would definitely recommend her.”




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!”


Bekah W.Star Sitter

“Bekah was a star sitter!! The best we've had so far. You could tell she really cared for Diesel and spent her time playing with him and giving him so much love during her visit. She followed everything I had asked her to do & more. She cleaned up after Diesel and made sure he had everything he needed. She locked up afterwards and made sure Diesel was set before leaving. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Hoping to hire her again!”


Jenna D.Star Sitter

“Jenna is absolutely wonderful! Leo loved getting visits from her :) She not only visited him, but went above and beyond (in my opinion) by even taking care of the little box while I was out. Thank you so much!!! Will definitely contact Jenna again :)”


Jenna R.Star Sitter

“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!”


Holly C.

“I have never used Rover before and Holly was the best! She gave me a detailed list of what all he did and what he was doing and even sent me pictures of Maui the whole time. The best service I have ever experienced with my dog and a sitter. I will for sure be reaching out to Holly again for service.”


Rylie S.

“we’re usually pretty good with scheduling our time , this time it got kinda wonky and riley was so accomdating to fixing the schedule changes !! was on time and messaged back very quickly 10/10 will use her again if she’ll have us 🙂”


Ryan C.

“Ryan was so great! I have three dogs. Two pits and a rotty. My rotty is 13 and limps. He is who I worried about the most but Ryan was so patient with him, helped him up and gave him all the pets.”


Ronnie I.
About: I have been taking care of animals, mainly dogs, since I was 11 years old. I have always loved looking after pets, whether it be my family or friends, or the neighbor across the street and I will love taking care of yours as well. I currently have a very flexible schedule, so I can easily check on your pets and make sure they are happy and healthy whenever needed. My pets' daily routines are a part of my own daily routine. I will make sure your pets are taken care of as if they were my own. I will make sure that they are happy and cared for and exercised as needed.


Kelly B.Star Sitter

“Great sitter! Kelly took care of our 3 furbabes 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈 while we were out of state for the Thanksgiving holidays , we are grateful they were in good hands❤️”


Shelby F.

About: I am currently a dog walker and have worked at shelters since I was 13. I love animals more than I love anything on Earth. Time spent with dogs is time well spent. My passion in this world is to take care of animals and make sure that they are the happiest they can possibly be at all times. I hope to one day open my own dog boarding facility where I can fulfill my dreams. I love dogs of all shapes and kinds. I have dealt with special needs dogs, senior dogs, sick dogs, etc. I am friendly and enthusiastic. I would treat your pet like my own at all times and love it like I would mine. Please ask me any questions you may have!


Lyndsey M.
“Lyndsey is amazing with animals! She has spent a lot of time with my three dogs and they adore her. Two of my dogs are very shy around strangers but she is calm and patient and they quickly warmed up to her! Lyndsey is responsible, reliable and a true dog lover. I feel extremely confident leaving my dogs in her care!”


Cynthia J.Star Sitter

“Cynthia was quick to respond and able to work us into her schedule with our last minute requests. She didn’t hesitate to ask any questions if she was unsure of something - which I appreciate greatly. She was kind and gentle with the boys during our meet & greet and she clearly took great care of them during their visits. My older dog takes time getting used to people and it was obvious she was respectful of that with him. I will happily be booking her again!”


Magdiel C.

“We highly recommend Magiel for pet care while away as she is responsible and committed to the task.”
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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 Riverside.
Rover makes it easy to find Riverside 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.
