Dog Sitting Ruskin

“Fluffy was fantastic. She was reliable and punctual, and most importantly, Izzy liked her and trusted her to give her medication every day. We will definitely use her again.”

Kim M.

“Sherry did an amazing job and was super communicative! She sent me pictures of my fur baby and loved on her while I was out of town. Would definitely recommend!”

Giovanni V.

About: 🐾 Your Pets Aren’t Just Pets — They’re Family! 🐾 Hi, I’m Sherri! Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I truly believe every pet deserves the same love, attention, and care I give my own. I spent 4.5 years working at a veterinary hospital and boarding facility, where I gained hands-on experience caring for all types of animals with different personalities, needs, and temperaments. I specialize in caring for large breeds, having been a Great Dane owner for over 10 years. I understand the unique needs of giant breeds — from their big personalities and gentle hearts to their exercise, comfort, and care requirements. Large dogs hold a special place in my heart, and I’m confident providing the patience, handling, and attention they deserve. I have experience with extended house and pet sitting, and my own home is a mini animal family! I currently share my life with a Great Dane named Dunkin, a rescue pup named Potato, a Siamese cat named Yodel, a bird named Yoo-Hoo, and a tortoise named Sam. My animals are my babies and are involved in my everyday life. Many of my pets are rescues and require extra patience, understanding, and TLC — something I provide naturally. Whether your pet needs walks, playtime, cuddles, medication assistance, special care, or simply a loving companion while you’re away, I’m happy to customize my services to fit their needs. My goal is for your pets to feel safe, loved, and spoiled just like they would at home. I’ve been told I take the best pictures 📸, and I love keeping pet parents updated with adorable photos and fun moments so you can feel connected while you’re apart. I’m located in Ruskin, available most weekends, and would love the opportunity to meet your furry (or feathered!) family member. Let’s get walking! 🐶🐾 — Sherri My schedule is currently very flexible. I have a standing commitment on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a local dog walk, but I am available outside of those hours to accommodate your pet care needs. I also offer late-night walks and visits for clients who work overnight shifts or have nontraditional schedules, and I'm happy to work with you to create a schedule that best fits you and your pet. I offer both overnight stays in your home and drop-in visits, depending on your pet's needs. We can discuss the best option during our meet-and-greet to ensure you're comfortable and your pet receives the highest level of care. I treat every animal as if they were my own, providing them with love, patience, and attentive care. I am also clean, neat, and organized, and I take pride in respecting your home by leaving it just as I found it.

“Karah was amazing! She sent update pictures every day of our dogs which was a huge relief being on vacation!”

Jessica R.

“Shayla was amazing with my fur-baby! She followed instructions as directed, communicated daily, provided prompt responses, and arrived on-time for scheduled check-ins and walks. For example, my dog is given multi-vitamins twice daily and Shayla followed those instructions. She was flexible with her schedule: as I needed to add check-in services and accommodated my last minute requests. She showed some much love and patience towards my fur-baby during my extended trip with lots of hugs, belly rubs and play, which added the comfort my fur-baby needed. I would highly recommend Shayla to anyone who is seeking someone who is truly passionate about caring for your pet, has excellent communication skills, and is extremely reliable. We look forward to booking Shayla again!!”

Ricquitta L.

“Rachel was wonderful to work with! She took great care of our senior dogs while we were away. We will continue to book with Rachel when we go out of town.”

Jennifer R.

“Dana was a wonderful sitter for my two cats. She was reliable, flexible, and very personable. She made sure to update me regularly and send photos which I love. I would consider her again in the future and highly recommend to others looking for pet care!”

Anna H.

“Dani is an awesome sitter! My pups loved her instantly, even Kahlua, who is super shy, loved her from the start. Dani was thorough, asked questions to gauge their needs, took lots of pics, and kept me posted during my trip. Highly recommend her (and her son :D) without hesitation! I’m very happy and will def book with her again.”

Sherene C.

About: Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of caring for a multitude of pets. From energetic and playful youngsters to wise and delicate seniors. I have gained valuable experience in tending to the needs of beloved animals. Rest assured, I am fully equipped to handle all the responsibilities that come with caring for your cherished pet! I currently work from home and am able to care for your pet as if you were home. The most I would be away is for an hour or so. I am fortunate to possess a dog-friendly haven, perfect for leisurely strolls and a large fenced in yard for play! My home is always clean for myself and my guests, regardless of how many legs.

About: On top of taking care of my on dogs and cats, I also foster kittens! I treat my pets as family, and will do the same for yours. Big, small, and in between, I have plenty of experience from chihuahuas to mastiffs. With my kids being older and independent, they can drive themselves and no longer need me to be tied to a busy schedule of school drop-offs and activities. This gives me a lot of flexibility and open availability throughout the week to care for pets. I’m able to work around your pet’s routine and give them the attention, playtime, and care they need. I’m also flexible with scheduling and happy to accommodate your pet’s individual needs whenever possible. I provide loving, attentive care while following their normal routines and your specific instructions. I’m careful to keep pets safe and your home secure and clean, and I’ll send regular updates and photos so you can feel confident they’re happy and well cared for.

“Jackie is dependable (visited my dog during the times she was supposed to), quick responses (when I first requested the booking and all other communications) and took good care of our precious Bailey!!! This is the 2nd time I've booked Jackie for visits to our home and I will be happy to book her again!”

Teresa F.

About: I’m a dog lover so I thought I’d try this out I can come to your house and take care of your fur baby in the comfort of their own home. I can do drop ins and neighborhood walks. I love all dogs, big, small, little and tall! & I can’t wait to come meet yours! Book me as your dog sitter & I promise your fur baby will love me! Im available week days and weekends. I usually require a week’s notice for new clients but can usually work it out if it’s not possible. You let me know what you think is best for your pup and I’ll follow all the rules as instructed for the drop in visits and neighborhood walks.

About: My name is Lauren, and I just recently graduated with my masters degree. I currently have two jobs, but I would love to make a little extra cash so that I can fulfill my dream of moving to Boston! Given my love for animals, I felt that pet sitting and dog walking would be a great additional source of income. I currently have one sweet baby named Darcy, who is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I have been around both cats and dogs my entire life, as I grew up with them around the house. I have also done pet sitting for neighbors growing up, and I often watched my friends’ emotional support animals at college while they visited home. My current schedule is a bit random depending on the week, but I am always available in the evenings, 7 days a week. Some days I’ll only have one job rather than both, which gives me more availability (those days are usually Sat, Sun, or Mon). My yard is fenced and my dog gets along with others very well! I am also absolutely open to coming to your home to care for your pet if that is your preference.

About: I have always had a love for animals! When I moved to Florida in 2005 is where I started my first job working at a private owned boarding and grooming facility. High school I was in FFA, I did some grooming and rabbit care! I worked at an animal hospital as a tech for two years recently. I enjoy building bonds with animals and giving them the care they deserve and more! Currently I am available Saturdays and Sundays. I am available for dog walks and drop in visits for potty breaks, play time, and/or feeding times! Your pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being are my highest priorities. For that reason, all pets are under direct supervision whenever they are in my care, regardless of whether we are in your home or mine. Fresh water is always available, and all meals are supervised to ensure your pet eats safely and comfortably. For walks, I kindly request that dogs wear a properly fitted harness rather than a collar whenever possible. Harnesses provide added safety and better control, helping protect both your pet and me during our outings. To provide the best care possible, please let me know about any behavioral traits or special needs, including: - Temperament and personality - Comfort level with people and other animals - Any fears, anxieties, or triggers - Medical conditions or current medications. For the safety of all pets in my care, I also require that your pet’s rabies vaccination is current. Thank you for trusting me with your furry family member. I look forward to providing them with safe, loving, and attentive care while you’re away.

About: I have taken care of neighbors, friends and family's pets. I have had 10 pets in the past 35 years. I have trained 6 puppies. I have had 4 senior dogs. I am a retired teacher. Other than an occasional routine or exercise, I'm home. I have plenty of time to love and care for one of the most important member of your family. I have a fenced yard and can take on more than one dog from the same family. If your pet feels comfortable in a crate, I will set one up, otherwise I do not crate dogs. Dogs are welcome to sit on the furniture and I have dog stairs.

About: I’ve always been a huge animal lover and have years of experience caring for my own pets including two dogs and two cats who I absolutely adore. Having my own pets has taught me how important it is to have someone you truly trust caring for them while you’re away. I’m comfortable caring for both dogs and cats and will make sure your pets are fed, comfortable, given lots of love and attention, and treated like they’re my own. I’m also happy to send plenty of pictures and updates so you know your pet is happy and safe! I currently have a very flexible schedule, so I have plenty of time for drop-in visits and walks throughout the week! I’m available during weekdays and weekends and can be flexible with timing depending on you and your pet’s routine. I’ll care for your pets in the comfort of their own home where they can stay in a familiar environment and routine. I’ll always follow your care instructions closely and make sure your pets are safe, comfortable and given plenty of attention. I’ll also send pictures and updates during every visit so you can feel comfortable knowing your pets are well cared for while you’re away!

About: I have loved animals since I was a child. I have cared for fish, hamsters, rabbits, and cats and dogs of all ages. I will treat your fur baby as one of my one with love and compassion. I currently work part-time. Most of my availability is during the week, however I am available for certain weekends as I have an idea of my work schedule pretty far in advance. Just reach out with any questions and I will do my best to accommodate you! I have a fenced in yard. I typically do not crate my fur babies, however if that is a preference for their comfort, I can make the arrangements. I will ensure they have clean food and water bowls, plenty of love and walks as needed. If any medication is needed please let me know.

About: I believe that pets are more than animals, they are also family. My priority is for them to be comfortable, healthy, well taken care of, and happy. I also have experience with giving medications such as oral, ear drops, and eye drops. Although this may sound a little random, I also speak Spanish for those who have pets that only understand that language. If your pet likes to sleep on the bed, I have no problem with that. I tend to enjoy the company anyway. I can house sit any day of the week/weekend. However, I do have another job that I go to: Monday-Friday. Other than that, I’m usually free. Before I go to work or anywhere, I make sure that I either walk my dogs, or at least take them outside the yard so they can do whatever they need to do. I also like to stay with them an hour or two before leaving, just because I like for them to have a little bit of cuddle or fun time. I also like to take them to the dog park to socialize them and for them to have their exercise. I usually try to keep them in a healthy diet but, if I do feed them human food, I always look up information to make sure if it’s healthy or not because, why should they miss out? They loves car rides as well, so I tend to bring them with me wherever they can. They’re my travel buddies. We also sometimes go chill at the beach, and whenever we do that, I always bring a bag of necessities such as toys, plenty of waters, their water bowls, their leash, and doggy bags. I sometimes bring a couple of their favorite treats or stop by a store to get something we can eat.

About: I grew up with dogs (German Shepard (Mix), Beagle, Golden Retriever, Min Pin, Havanese) since I was born and raised 3 of my own. I LOVE all animals as well as my family. If we board your dog(s) or we have them for day care, they need to be hypoallergenic. If I go to your house to walk or play with dogs/cats, they do not have to be hopoallergenic. Both my husband and daughter are allergic to ALL Cats and some Dogs. I introduced this love to my daughter 12 years ago when she was 9 (now she's 21) & together, we cared and continue to care for numerous pets in and around our neighborhood. She's in college now, but always enjoys a dog when she comes home for a weekend, holiday, or anytime. I appreciate you in advance for trusting me and my family to take care for your pet(s) whenever given the opportunity. I've personally never known what it's like to not take care for an animal but we did lost our Havanese in the summer of 2024. We will be getting another one, but have not done so yet, so they is currently no other pet at our house. And we have a lot of love to give to all pets. We'll do our best to treat them just like you would. Our goal is to make them feel just like they do at home. If that's the service you're wanting for your fur baby/babies - look no further! Book a meet and greet. Also feel free text me any questions as well. We take care of animals for family, friends, & around our neighborhood. My schedule is flexible & I'm available most mornings, afternoons, & early evenings. Our goal is to care for them just like you do, giving you the peace of mind knowing that they or them are in kind, loving, trustworthy, reliable hands. I have a fenced in backyard and care for any animal around the clock. When housing animals, I do ask that animals do not jump up on the furniture on their own free will. We have leather couches and prefer dogs that have their own dog beds but if needed, we can discuss this in person and do what we can to accommodate them. Our Pepper, had congestive heart failure and was on medication and a special diet, so giving medicines and specific dog food is not a problem. We usually walk dogs 3x a day (2x during extremely hot days), as weather permits. We live in a cul-de-sac, so for many it's just a nice walk around the block for 10-15 minutes. Your fur baby will get plenty of exercise and enjoy the outdoors as they are free to run and play in the fenced in backyard. Thanks again and hope to see you and your fur babies soon.

“Ethan did great stopping by and taking care of my pup. Will definitely recommend and use again!”

Scott S.