Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Southwest Lakeland, FL
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1. Sia M.

“Sia was wonderful! Our pup is a little shy at first, and Sia was so patient and warm while Apple warmed up to her. She gave detailed explanation of what they did together, and took many pictures to show our sweet happy pup in her care! I am so glad to have found Sia, and I will definitely be using her again!”


2. Kylee E.

“We had Kylee come check on our dogs while we were at the beach for 6 days. We were nervous to leave our dogs since we had never left them with a sitter for more than 1 day. Kylee was INCREDIBLE and kept us updated on how they were doing and made sure they felt loved while we were on vacation! We’ll definitely be using her again! ❤️”


3. Cameron T.

“Cameron was wonderful. She took pictures and provided individual updates with each visit. She was timely for her visits and responsive via messaging. And most importantly our boy seemed happy 😊”


4. April R.

“April was amazing. Very professional. Took care of any changes we had immediately. Our Animal kingdom loved her, and she loved taking care of them. She was always on time for her drop-ins and she checked in and checked out perfectly. She let us know of any issues, a and took care of them immediately. Such a pleasure knowing that we could relax knowing our pets would be well cared for. We were able to concentrate on our family. We will most definitely book with her again.”




5. Ruth M.



“Ruth was awesome!!! My kitties didnt sem stressed or neglected when i got back and their area was clean. I also love that she sent photos each day. I plan on using Ruth again. Thanks so much!!!!”


6. Kathryn Lynn P.

“Kathryn did a wonderful job with our 2 dogs and cat while we were on vacation. She sent daily pictures and updates and we highly recommend her.”


7. Carly B.
“I work 12-hour days and hired Carly to walk my dog, Georgie, twice a day. I have cameras inside my home, and I love seeing how excited Georgie gets to see Carly. He LOVES his walks, pets, nose boops, and scratches from Carly. She is such a sweet and loving person and helps keep my Georgie active - Plus, no accidents while I'm working. Win-win. Carly's services are affordable and worth every penny!”


8. Bridget L.

“Bridget was so kind, caring, and attentive to our kitties while we were out of tow, we also loved getting pictures of them each day. I can't recommend her enough!”


9. Jon B.
“Jon is a very caring person in himself. He has two dogs at home and cares for them by walking them, playing with them and helps grooming them.. Jon is a college student living off campus in a house and has a dog there to take care of by walking the dog, feeding him and playing with him. Jon is very conscience, and responsible, I believe he would make a very good pet sitter.”


10. Kristina T.

“Thanks for taking such good care of our girl and treating her like one of your own. Thank you for the great updates on her on the daily visits.”


11. Sydney S.
“Sydney is the most responsible pet owner I know! As a loving mother to her dog, Charlie, and cat, Henry, Sydney demonstrates the ability to not only care for multiple pets in the home, but also foster loving relationships with each of them and ensure they are both happy and healthy. Henry and Charlie have everything they need and more! I would definitely trust Sydney to care for my own pets, as well as recommend her to others looking for a responsible, fun, and compassionate caregiver.”


12. Sue R.


“Sue does great with Daphne. Our girl warmed right up to her after just a bit. Sue has great communication and pictures. Thank you for helping with our girl.”




13. Janet V.
“Janet is the most wonderful pet sitter around! We've been working with her going on 8 years now :) She treats all our pets as if they were her own. We have 4 large dogs and 2 cats who are always so happy to see her! Several of our pets are high maintenance and require daily medications well as various feeding regimens that she handles with ease. Janet loves all creatures big and small. We are so blessed to have her! Five stars, Two thumbs up, A+++”


14. Alex e.

“Alex took such good care of my cats while I was gone! I will definitely be using her services in the future.”




15. Natalie Y.

“Would book Natalie again. She was professional and Moses Kitty was well taken care of. Natalie went out of her way to do extra little things like tidying up; great about communicating and sending pics. This was Moses first time being alone for an extended period but Natalie made sure that he was well taken care of.”


16. Rachelle S.

“Shelly is a hard worker. She has been around animals for as long as I have known her and taken exceptional care of them. She is reliable and trustworthy. She would take great care of any animals!”


17. Jennifer S.

“Jennifer is the best!!!! My cats were treated so well that I didn't see any difference in their behavior after our extended departure. They were relaxed when we arrived and I could see right away that they really liked the care Jennifer gave them. Jennifer was very helpful and available. She helped us out when our trip out of the country was extended by 2 weeks. I had peace of mind knowing my cats were in good hands. Everything was clean when I arrived and my cats had missed us, but I could see that they were relaxed and well fed. seraphin, my most shy cat, was super comfortable with her, and that's a great proof of the quality of the bond Jennifer knows how to build with animals. Thank you :-)”


18. Madison F.

“Madison is a fantastic sitter! These are the things that stood out to me: - Madison was very punctual. We asked her for daily visits for our young cat Chidi and she was there at the same time every day. - The photos that Madison posted were amazing and I will cherish them forever. She also sent videos. - The Rover cards were detailed and I looked forward to them every day - I can tell Chidi loved her! We adopted him during the pandemic so he only knows us and a couple other people and I was worried he wouldn’t want to interact but he looked to be happy in the photos and videos. Will definitely book Madison again if she’s available.”


19. Ashlie s.
About: I've been sitting for pet lovers for a while now and enjoy all breads. If needed I'm not afraid to give medications. How can I help you make your animal more comfortable while you are away? I work 12 hour shifts Tue-thur but I'm free and always home Friday through Monday. I'm flexible with times of drop offs and can possibly help drop your animal off to you if you plan on boarding. I live close to two lakes that your dog would enjoy walking. My son (9) loves any pet and has always been gentle with animals, he would love to play and give your animal treats if you allow your dog/cat to eat them


20. DeDe L.

“DeDe did a great job. We have 5 cats, including kittens of varying ages, that had to be fed separately to keep the adults from gobbling up all the food. She sent us daily pictures showing everyone eating and playing. She handles it well and everyone was happy and fed when we got home. Best of all our house didn't smell like a litter box. She is a master scooper. We will definitely have DeDe come back and recommend her.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Southwest 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 283 pet sitters in Southwest. 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, 91% of Southwest pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Southwest have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Southwest.
Rover makes it easy to find Southwest 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 283 pet sitters in Southwest on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Southwest, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
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.
