Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Sandalwood

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Sitter Profile Image: Ruth I.
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Ruth I.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL, 32224

Ruth did an incredible job, she watched our two cats while we were on vacation for two weeks and she gave us peace of mind the entire trip! She sent lots of pictures for each visit, and really spent her time hanging out with our cats☺️ She took care of everything we asked and was so communicative the entire time. Would highly recommend to watch your fur babies!

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Sitter Profile Image: Makayla L.
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Makayla L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32246

About: I have experience with many different types of pets like dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, bunnies, pigs & ferrets (just to name a few). I’ve had dogs my entire life and have two years of professional experience working in a dog daycare creating an understanding of dog behaviors. I strive to make every experience as comfortable and enjoyable for your fur babies! I have met so many dogs with different temperaments and needs to create a positive experience while in my care. I volunteer with the local shelter and take out foster dogs all the time and I love advocating for them too! I am so passionate about animal welfare and ensuring pet parents have someone they can trust to take care of their precious babies. I am currently a full time college student with full weekend availability but Monday-Thursday I am usually out of the house during the day 7-4:30 while Fridays I have a half day of classes, if this something that is okay with you. I will do my best to fit your needs. Please send me a message and we can work something out! I am a very patient person with animals and able to understand their body language to adjust based on their specific needs. I would love to keep your baby company with some hugs and kisses or respect their space in the same room! I have experience working with lots of different kinds of temperaments and can adjust my care based on makes you and your fur baby the most comfortable!

Sitter Profile Image: Illeana P.
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Illeana P.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Atlantic Boulevard Estates, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

I don’t even know where to start. I had to go to the hospital unexpectedly and was panicking about my cats and my apartment. Illeana responded right away and stepped in when I really needed someone. She met me at the hospital to get my keys and took such good care of my babies, sending me pictures and updates that gave me so much peace of mind. But what she did beyond that completely shocked me. I came home to a clean apartment. She took out all my trash, cleaned my kitchen, washed dishes, bought bowls for my cats, left cleaning supplies and even flowers on the counter. She showed me so much kindness during one of the hardest weeks I’ve had. I have no family or friends in this country so she’s the only one I had during that time. She is compassionate, trustworthy, and truly goes above and beyond. I will never forget what she did for me and my cats. If you’re thinking about booking her, please do. She’s amazing.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christa L.
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Christa L.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
34 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32224

This was our first time using Rover and we will certainly be asking Christa to cat sit in the future. Our kitty is very attached to us so when Christa kept us informed with her visits, including pictures, we were so relieved. She was exceptional ! Thank you, Christa!

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Sitter Profile Image: Eric & Yanqiu H.
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Eric & Yanqiu H.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Golden Glades-The Woods, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

About: Looking for a place where your dog will be cared for like family while you're away? You've found it! We provide home-based dog boarding in a calm, secure, and loving environment—where tails wag, routines are respected, and your pup gets the attention they deserve, 24/7. We're a husband-and-wife team living in a quiet gated community, with plenty of space, supervision, and love to give. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 About Us Hi! We’re Q and Eric, and we run our dog boarding business right from our home. With a friendly 7-year-old corgi named Stitch and a sweet, curious 1-year-old toddler, our house is full of life, love, and laughter. We only take a small number of dogs at a time, so every pup gets personalized care and plenty of one-on-one attention. Eric works from home full-time, so there’s always an adult present with the dogs—no crates, no long hours alone, just round-the-clock care and company. I am a nurse who works every other weekend. During the week, I’m home and hands-on, helping with feeding, routines, special care, and keeping you updated with adorable pics and videos. Our corgi is calm, well-socialized, and used to sharing his space—he’s the perfect host dog for helping new pups settle in. 🐶 What We Offer: 24/7 supervision—your dog is never left alone Boarding in a quiet gated community with safe, enclosed spaces Only a few dogs at a time for low-stress, personalized care Comfortable, dog-friendly home with room to roam Daily routines including walks, playtime, nap breaks, and cuddles Special attention for senior dogs, medications, or unique needs Real-time photo and video updates A family environment with gentle toddler socialization (only if your dog is toddler-friendly!) Whether your pup loves to play, lounge, or snuggle—we'll match their energy and make them feel right at home. Dogs that stay with us are let out in our fenced backyard every 2-4 hours a day, with daily walks 2-3x a day. And of course unlimited belly rubs! We have a fenced backyard the fur-babies can roam around in. We send daily updates to you whether it be photos or videos multiple times a day. Everyone will be under strict supervision—even the human child!

Sitter Profile Image: Kyleigh C.
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Kyleigh C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
13 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Thank you SO much! We appreciate you!! She had an accident right before we left, I just wiped it up because we had to leave. 🥹 I think she had too many treats yesterday... we will call when we need you again if you two got along, looks like you did! 🥰

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Jacqueline H.
Sitter Profile Image: Hailey B.
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Hailey B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Atlantic Boulevard Estates, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

Hailey is reliable and professional and took excellent care of our dog while we were out of town. Would highly recommend Hailey to take care of your pets!

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Jenn H.
Sitter Profile Image: Karli S.
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Karli S.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Karli did an incredible job taking care of my pup! She was attentive, caring, and made the whole experience stress-free. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aimee H.
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Aimee H.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
25 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Atlantic Highlands, Jacksonville, FL, 32224

Aimee watched our two kitties over Christmas break and she did an AMAZING job!! She was very flexible with her availability, she made sure our babies were loved and taken care of (and sent LOTS of photos), and she made sure everything was clean, refilled, and ready to go when we came home. 10/10 recommend!!

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Lauren L.
Sitter Profile Image: Sami T.
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Sami T.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
176 reviews
64 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Sami took care of everything I asked, sent great update pictures, and made sure to reach out to me to make sure we were on the same page about pet care needs for my cat. Would highly recommend Sami’s pet care services. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather L.
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Heather L.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL, 32224

Heather has been a phenomenal caretaker. Going above and beyond to take care of my cat and even check in on my other pets despite it not being a requirement. From the moment of our meet and greet, Heather has asked questions so she could ensure my pets were at their at-most comfortability while we were away. She gave thorough reports and photos so we were always aware of how our pets were doing and anything abnormal she encountered. I feel good knowing that anytime I need to go out of town in the future, I can look to Heather to take care of my animals.

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Sitter Profile Image: Daisy L.
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Daisy L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
25 repeat clients
30 years of experience
East Arlington, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

Our cat Tuesday has taken to Daisy. Tuesday is a very picky kitty, so having someone she trusts is important. Daisy is caring and can be trusted with your pets.

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber W.
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Amber W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Girvin, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

Amber is phenomenal. She goes above and beyond. Her communication is great! She definitely helped to put me at ease; knowing I was leaving my fur babies in such good hands. We will be using Amber for future trips whenever she is available.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alivia L.
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Alivia L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Windy Hill, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Alivia is beyond amazing! This was my first time having to leave the dogs alone overnight and she did such a great job of walking them, being there with them sending pics l, feeding them and most of I’ll giving me a piece of mind that they were ok. Thank you Alivia

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Sitter Profile Image: Jen K.
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Jen K.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
38 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Jen is awesome!! First quality we admire is her impeccable punctuality. She was before the schedule times! Second, she is Sonic, Daisy & even our 17yr old Baby Keke approve. Third, Jen is not only fantastic with our kids but cut off lights, close & secured doors when she departed. We are going to rebook Jen for next month & other future times. We will recommend her to our friends and our vet. Thank you Jen. You rock?

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Sitter Profile Image: Sharon F.
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Sharon F.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
42 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL, 32224

Sharon was excellent with our 5 month old golden retriever!! She followed all instructions I provided, and I could tell how happy our puppy was to spend time with her! Highly recommend Sharon!

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace M.
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Grace M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Golden Glades-The Woods, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Grace was fantastic!!!! She was reliable and on time; flexible with our schedule and did wonderful with Nalah!

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Tori M.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandria A.
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Alexandria A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Sans Pareil, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Alexandria went above and beyond to check in, feed water, walk and clean up after my two dogs. I will definite will be try to use her again in the future whenever I can.

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Stephanie B.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Girvin, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

About: With over 15 years of caring for our own two dogs, I understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for your furry family members. As a work-from-home mom with two kids, our household is always bustling with activity, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your dog's stay. With ample indoor space and a fenced backyard for outdoor relaxation, rest assured your pup will receive round-the-clock attention and affection in our loving home. I work from home, so your pet will have someone here during the day. Your fur baby is guaranteed to receive lots of snuggles and TLC! I have a fenced back yard, so your pup will have a safe place to play. Happy to crate if you would like or let them roam free at night. Your pup’s comfort and safety is my priority.

Sitter Profile Image: Kylie A.
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Kylie A.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32224

About: I have been dog sitting since I was a kid and still love to help out friends, family and neighbors when available and when needed. I currently work a standard 9-5 on weekdays so I’m available outside those hours during the week. I am also available most weekends! I’ll try to be as flexible as I can to fit into your routine! I’ll care for your dog as if they were my own. I walk my dog on a small loop but can take yours further for more exercise if needed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kyleigh took great care of my dog and was very communicative! Would definitely recommend her as a sitter.

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Katie & Antonio C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Deborah was absolutely fantastic! My cat is a new rescue and is incredibly shy and wary of people but Deborah took exceptional care of her and it was such a delight to hear about how my cat was coming out of her shell more and more! I was nervous about leaving as this is my first time being a cat mom but Deborah answered all of my questions and always communicated brilliantly. It was so lovey to be able to see photos everyday and get updates on how my cat was eating and getting on. I would highly recommend Deborah and will definitely be using her again for any future travel!

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Carmela C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ruth was amazing! She took great care of our pups and sent us loads of pictures and updates on them! 11/10!!! Thank you Ruth!

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Belle W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karli was great with my pup, Beaudie! She provided updates and pictures at every check-in, which made me feel so comfortable being away from him. Beaudie looked like he had the best time with her and was very well cared for. I would highly recommend Karli to anyone looking for someone to watch their fur babies!

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Carly C.
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Hailey took great care off my cats and was SO easy hi communicate with! I'm very grateful that we connected.

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Sandra S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Em was very responsive and got back to me immediately, very professional and responsible, my dog loved her and she followed all our directions well. I will definitely be using her again!

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Russ B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sami was great. She came on time every day. Spent time with the cats, playing and petting them. She met with us before our Booking started which we appreciated.

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Mark D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grateful to have Mary as our sitter. This was our first time leaving our cat home, and we didn’t know what to expect. During our meet and greet, I can already tell that our baby will be in good hands, which put our anxious minds at ease. Our cat loved her and was always happy to see her. Highly recommend.

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Estee C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nida is wonderful. She is reliable, takes really good care of our cat and we know we can trust her. Also provides us with timely reports and pictures- our kitty loves her!!😻

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Ayesha M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daisy continues to provide excellent care for our cat. She is dependable and gives us peace of mind when we are away. So grateful to have found her.

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Tammarra K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julieann was super helpful being able to take a same day drop in request for me, she sent photos and my pup seemed happy after her visit :)

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Kayla D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We will 100% be booking Amber in the future! She was extremely professional, left such detailed feedback, and was quick to respond to every message. She also had no issue administering oral or injectable medication. Thank you for taking such great care of our senior cats!💕

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Amanda N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fallon helped us in a pinch and was great with our girl. I can tell she really cares about the pets she cares for.

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Anna C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I don’t even know where to start. I had to go to the hospital unexpectedly and was panicking about my cats and my apartment. Illeana responded right away and stepped in when I really needed someone. She met me at the hospital to get my keys and took such good care of my babies, sending me pictures and updates that gave me so much peace of mind. But what she did beyond that completely shocked me. I came home to a clean apartment. She took out all my trash, cleaned my kitchen, washed dishes, bought bowls for my cats, left cleaning supplies and even flowers on the counter. She showed me so much kindness during one of the hardest weeks I’ve had. I have no family or friends in this country so she’s the only one I had during that time. She is compassionate, trustworthy, and truly goes above and beyond. I will never forget what she did for me and my cats. If you’re thinking about booking her, please do. She’s amazing.

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Janiel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ruth is amazing! She is so detail-oriented, punctual, caring, and kind. I am a repeat customer of hers and highly, highly recommend her!

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Jennifer D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wow Patti and William are incredible sitters because they truly care. They rescued my beloved Johnny from sitters that did not understand that some feline friends feel threatened by strangers and need time to adjust especially if a rescue with a tough past. Thanks for making my Johnny feel loved. I highly recommend!

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Kevin G.
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Avarie was so kind and helped at the last minute request . Will definitely book again . Thank you so much for looking after my fur baby

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Gabby B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebooked again for drop in visits. Lily was taken care of and my packages were brought in from the rain. Great knowing my old girl is in good hands!

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Allison C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liza is great with our two kitties! She followed all of our instructions and was super easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend!

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Madeleine T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed having her watch our two dogs and elderly cat while we went out of town for Christmas. I was so nervous leaving my sick cat but she took great care of her and sent lots of pictures. She went above and beyond with our dogs and took them out on walks! We were very grateful for her help and will definitely choose her again!!

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Maria S.
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