House Sitting in Southwood, Jacksonville, FL
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Top rated Southwood house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Sarah is our families go-to when it comes watching our two dogs. We prefer to have someone stay at our house with them and she is always willing and able as long as she’s not booked! Love her and trust her to oth our house and pups!”
“Laura was great! She took great care of my dog and 4 cats. Laura was responsive and polite and seems to really love animals. She did everything I asked and sent pictures and updates multiple times per day. Highly recommend.”
“We loved Heidi! She arrives on time and was so good with our boys. We never had to worry about the dogs at all and she was so kind and very thoughtful of our home. Will be using again!”
“Leanna did an excellent job caring for our six dogs! Communication was smooth and clear from the start, and all expectations were met. She was very open and willing to learn our routines to make sure everything was done just right. She administered medications as needed, and our dogs were happy, relaxed, and showed no signs of anxiety after our return. We truly appreciate her dedication and will definitely book with her again!”
“Casi has been incredible for my 8 year old lab and I. I moved to Florida from another state and was nervous about finding an in-house petsitter given my frequent travel. She has been consistently available and will send updates as frequently as you would like. For example, I had a flight delay with an extensive layover and she went above and beyond (even with her own personal commitments) to ensure Cash was taken care of before I arrived. I would strongly recommend her to any of my friends or family.”
“Definitely recommend Mariia for your pet-sittimg needs. She was very responsive and communicative, and provided daily photos and updates. You can rest assured that your pets will be well cared for under her watch.”
“Cathryn is wonderful! She took amazing care of our dog Lucy who is highly energetic. She kept us updated with pictures each day and was accommodating when things popped up. This was our first time using rover after changing dog sitters and I’m so thankful we found her!”
“Teresa house /dog sat for 2 weeks for our two labs. She was very involved with the dogs from cuddling to swimming in the pool. Kept house clean and had Great communication throughout our trip. Highly recommend.”
“Francesca was wonderful with my dog Clio! I was away for an extremely busy event and she kept me informed, took wonderful care of Clio and my apartment and loved spending time with her. Definitely recommend.”
About: I've cared for a multitude of pets, including dogs, cats, and even livestock! I love giving them the love and attention they need and deserve. I work a full time job, but I am available to care for your pets outside of my shifts! I am also able to visit them on my lunch break if needed! I will care for your pets however you need me to! Pet owners typically have their own routine and I love to continue that while you're gone! I usually have my clients write me out their instructions and I follow them with extra care ❤️
“Leslie stayed with our three girls at our house for 10+ days while we were out of the country. She sent updates, pics, and kept our house in great shape. We will definitely be booking her again in the future. Tremendous!”
“Lexi was super helpful, taking on a last minute request for my spoiled little chiweenie. I came to a happy pup and my house just as a left it. I would definitely call Lexi again!”
“Sidnee is amazing! I have sincerely appreciated the attention and care that my two Frenchies require that Sidnee provided while I was traveling! I trust Sidnee in my home and with my dogs. She is officially my “go-to” sitter. Highly recommend her services!”
“Lauren is the best! Our dog likes to be the only dog, and having Lauren stay with her for house sitting is perfect. Lauren is an excellent communicator and takes amazing care of our dog and home 🐶 ❤️.”
“This is the second time I've used Hannah for a full week House and Dog sit, and would gladly call on her again. This trip even had a slight issue: (groomer cut dog right before our trip) and Hannah had to deal with my Winn licking the wound, and a small bloody cut. Hannah communicated the issue well and patched him up fine. She also leaves the house exactly as she enters it, leaving it as clean, if not cleaner, than it was left to her. I highly recommend for any service. I've also had one of my neighbors call on her and they were just as happy.”
“Milinda provided updates every day and photos of our 2 dogs and 2 cats! She left the house super clean when we came home and took great care of our babies during our 12-day long trip”
“Nick and Melissa are excellent sitters! They watched our dog and cat while we were gone for the holidays. They provided regular updates and pictures, great communication, and are fair on pricing. I highly recommend and we will use them again! 😊”
About: Hi. I’m Melissa. I have been caring and loving pets since toddler age, and professionally for 4 years. I am flexible with days and times. I am a retired Registered Nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience and a clean license. If you need pet services, I am conscientious, loving and energetic. I can administer pet meds, vitamins, give baths. I am a natural with dogs and cats. I am even willing to care for bunnies. I love taking pictures and videos of dogs or cats fun time and daily routines, and will gladly keep you updated on how they are doing. I would love to take care of your dog/dogs and/or cats and am available 24/7 unless I’m already booked. Please provide a list of instructions (how many walks, food, mileage on walks). I am also available to take care of chickens and other small animals. I am unable to provide services for pit bulls. Thank you and have a lovely day!
“Diana house sat our two giant barky German shepherds for a long weekend for us and our neighbors said they could not tell we were not home -- very high praise indeed. Good communication and very very considerate of the dogs' typical schedule and habits. Highly recommend her and already booked her for a future date!”
Over 35 pet parents in Southwood have booked house sitting
Southwood pet parents share their Rover experiences
If I could leave more than 5 stars I would!!! ✨ Brioni went over and above for us and Milly. She sent updates the entire time we were gone. Played and loved on her a lot. She even gave her a bath without us asking because Milly got a little dirty. To top it all she left us the sweetest note and picture of Milly in a frame!! Can't recommend Brioni enough! We will be using her again for sure!! ❤️
Casey is amazing! We needed a sitter for our new puppy and our senior dog last minute and she provided nothing but the best care. Our routine was followed to the tee and we came home to happy doggos. She sent pictures and kept us updated - such a win since this our first time using rover and leaving our fur babies with someone else. She is a top notch sitter!
Ana was absolutely wonderful with my dog. She was incredibly diligent, kind, and attentive, and it was clear she truly cared about my dog’s comfort and well being. She stayed at my home, kept everything tidy. Knowing my dog was in such loving and responsible hands gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ana to anyone looking for a trustworthy, thoughtful, and caring sitter. I would happily book her again!
This is the third time we have hired Lexi in the last six weeks.... and there is a reason she has become our "go-to" sitter -- our kitties love her, and she does a great job. There is not much we can say that has not already been written in prior reviews -- we are very happy having Lexi take care of our home and our cats while we are out of town. :-)
Milinda, your professionalism & love for animals shine brightly! Thank you for caring for our dogs and cat as if they were your own! The fact that you put extra TLC into our Pug’s eye situation shows what an exemplary human you are! The house was left exactly as you found, & that is much appreciated! You’re responsible, trustworthy, communicative, & very caring! We can’t wait to utilize your services again! THANK YOU GENUINELY!
Andrea was great!!! She kept in contact with us frequently while we were gone with pics and videos. One of my dogs is extremely she and she took to Andrea quickly. She has such a good energy that she won her heart right away. I felt so comfortable knowing that my Charlotte liked her. We plan on a week long trip next year and will definitely book Andrea again!!
Absolutely wonderful experience! Was nervous to leave my cranky old floof but she was so well taken care of and Kristin kept me updated with lots of pics and great communication about meds and food!! Last minute booking and it couldn’t have gone better!! Can’t recommend highly enough! I’m an overly anxious dog mom and Kristin just did such a fantastic job with my sweet girl and with communicating everything, I couldn’t be happier!!! 🙌 Would absolutely book again!!!
Leah was AMAZING with our dogs. She gave us updates with them and gave them so much love. I can tell she’s a dog person because of the way the dogs act with her and the love and compassion she shows them. I would recommend Leah 10/10 and will use her at every possible dog sitting opportunity we have!
Diem is a terrific pet sitter. She is friendly, reliable, punctual, trustworthy, dedicated, professional…and she loves pets! She was available on short notice, and her support removed a major hurdle and put my mind at ease as attended an out-of-town event. I needed care for 4 fur babies. After asking neighbors for assistance and investigating boarding kennels, nothing seemed right for my 4 high-energy Shih-Tzus. I wanted to keep them together as pack to prevent anxiety during my lengthy trip. My sister suggested I try ROVER. I searched the site for pet sitters. I located Diem, looked at her profile and reviews…I reached out around 10:00; she responded within 15 mins with her availability, and we scheduled a same-day meeting to discuss care for my doggies. She arrived on time and prepared for that meeting with treats, dog toys, (to meet and socialize with my dogs) and a notebook to document any special instructions, phone numbers, etc. I was impressed by her care and professionalism from the start and throughout my trip. I am definitely a satisfied customer and will book her again for sure.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Southwood.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Southwood house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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