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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah S.
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Sarah S.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32223

Sarah was great and I felt totally comfortable with her pet sitting for us. She even got to pet one of my cats that is very skittish and usually doesn’t come out!

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Alena S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
215 reviews
39 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Del Rio, Jacksonville, FL, 32258

Thank you so much for taking care of Kitsu! Loved seeing all the photos and the detailed updates throughout the day. You are the BEST and I know she’ll be thrilled to see you again soon! Thanks again for everything!

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Katlyn C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32256

So communicative and really made sure my babies felt loved while I was gone.Sent pictures with every visit while keeping me informed of their behavior/mood. Wonderful! Will book again ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaliyah G.
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Aaliyah G.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32256

Aaliyah is amazing with our young puppy! She is always on time, communicates very well, and we totally trust her. You can tell she really cares and has a passion for what she does! Would recommend 100%!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica B.
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Jessica B.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
25 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Loretto, Jacksonville, FL, 32223

About: I've had pets, including dogs, since childhood. My friends trust me with their doggies, of various breeds/ ages, and they refer me to others often. I work from home (remote), but will sometimes be out during the evening for a few hours. I am attentive! I can take your dog out for exercise & potty breaks. I am willing to work with your schedule! Lots of love & petting! Can be on the couch with me. Frequent walks if desired. Can visit dog parks. Good with feeding schedules. Bedding is helpful (and crate if necessary).

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Wendy & Desiree B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
287 reviews
95 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Del Rio, Jacksonville, FL, 32258

I'm a first time Rover user - first time hiring a pet sitter! I'm so happy I found Wendy! She took great care of my 2 cats, was super responsive and very attentive. I would definitely recommend Wendy to anyone and would think of her first when in need of a pet sitter :)

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James K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
30 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32257

James was very helpful with our pittie when we went away for the weekend. He visited twice a day, took her on a walk and sent pictures of her eating and walking outside. We will definitely use James again to look after Ivy! She loved him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lexi M.
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Lexi M.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32223

About: I volunteered at Ana’s Angels for 3 years, I walked the dogs, made them look nice and presentable for people wanting to adopt them, I fed them, gave them water, and cleaned up their poop. I will be able to do the same, if not more for your dog or puppy. I am a big animal lover, and would love to help you out! I have school Tuesdays and Thursday and have work for a few hours on Monday and Wednesday’s. I am available to be able to stay over to check-in with the dogs and stay the night there. I will come to your home and take your pet and whatever they may need…if they need a walk, to be let out, fed/water, or even some love. I am very respectful and will follow whatever rules you oblige upon me, and will show your pet so much love and care!

Sitter Profile Image: Mariia S.
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Mariia S.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Loretto, Jacksonville, FL, 32223

Always on time and great communication. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin K.
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Kristin K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
45 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Del Rio, Jacksonville, FL, 32258

We love working with Kristin. Our kitty requires medication twice a day. She is an excellent communicator, who reaches out to us with any concerns and we troubleshoot any issues together. Our kitty really enjoys her company. We will definitely work with Kristin again😎

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Rosangely O.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Loretto, Jacksonville, FL, 32223

Rosangely was amazing with my pets and I would absolutely book with her again! She was very attentive, caring, and detailed throughout the entire stay. She followed all of my instructions carefully and really went above and beyond to make sure my pets were comfortable, happy, and well taken care of. I especially appreciated how detailed her Rover cards were because they gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I always felt updated and reassured that my pets were safe and in good hands. You can genuinely tell Rosangely truly cares about the animals she watches, and I’m so grateful for all the effort she put in! Will definitely be booking again, best rover ever!

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura L.
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Laura L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Julington Creek, Jacksonville, FL, 32223

Laura really made sure that she met each dog’s needs. I am so happy to have met her. We will definitely call on her again to help our little friends.

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Allison B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
26 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Orange Park, FL, 32073

This was my first time using Rover, and I had a wonderful experience w/ Alison! She treated Starburst as if she were her own, and was flexible, thoughtful, and kind! I’ll be rebooking w/ her in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly P.
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Kimberly P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Southwood, Jacksonville, FL, 32257

Kimberly walked into a difficult first time situation to manage my brother's pet cat's improperly maintained litter box. My brother is in assisted living,(Florida) and does have cognitive issues. He, by mistake discarded the scooper. Kimberly was in her rights to quit right there. Instead she informed me of the problems and opted to try one more visit. I, (NJ), saw to it to provide items needed. Who could ask for a better second chance. Kimberly is most definitely a caring professional. Hopefully it goes better going forward. I am prepared to at some point look to get Nicholas (the cat), adopted, but for now I thank Kimberly for her great efforts.

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Sitter Profile Image: Renata R.
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Renata R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32257

On-time, professional, courteous - Renata took great care of my cat while I was away. Sent a nice update and a photo every time she dropped in. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a catsitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary L.
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Mary L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
40 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32259

Mary is absolutely amazing! She took such wonderful care of our dog, Deak, while we were away for a few days. She sent daily photos and an itemized list of his "business", and went above and beyond by keeping up with his daily walking routine and even spent time letting the school kids pet him which he loves! It’s clear she genuinely loves animals and has a superior work ethic. We returned to a happy, relaxed dog. We will be booking her for our next trip and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving and reliable pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carissa C.
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Carissa C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
15 years of experience
Loretto, Jacksonville, FL, 32223

About: Hi! I have owned dogs all my life, ranging in sizes from 3lb chihuahua to 150lb Great Danes! I have been offering pet sitting for 15 years, and I also have 6 years experience in the field of vet med. I am familiar with all kinds of personalities, and I also am comfortable with giving medications (oral and injections). I find it so fun to connect with each pet, and learn their personalities and quirks! I’m currently a stay at home mom with a partner who works from home to stay with my little, giving me the flexibility to be able to do drop ins, walks, etc. as needed! I am available morning, mid day, and evenings (over nights too!) Upon our first meeting, I will make sure to go through a detailed list of questions such as are they kenneled when unsupervised, are they allowed treats, are they walked or just let outside, what their personality is like, likes/dislikes, etc. I tailor each visit to the individual home and needs of the pet, ensuring the utmost safety possible every visit.

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Teresa G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
19 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32257

Teresa was great! She kept me in the loop with my babies (kitties) while we were gone; she even washed their food bowls! I really appreciate that she was willing and able to help it with such short notice.

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Ashley S.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Jacksonville, FL, 32223

Ashley is wonderful and patient

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle C.
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Michelle C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Arrowhead, Jacksonville, FL, 32257

About: My profile saids Michelle, but please call me Micah 🙏😊 My first time caring for a dog was when my family adopted a miniature, silver-haired, poodle puppy, that I named Shadow back in 2007 before attending university. Before graduating high school, my neighbors would ask me to look after their own four-legged family members (mostly dogs and cats) when they went out of town. I provided excellent care for their pets as if they were my own. I also have experience from working at a dog daycare and boarding facility between 2015 and 2016. The facility hosted dogs as small as Yorkies and as big as Great Danes. My duties at the daycare was to supervise play, clean up after the dogs, keep the facility clean, stay overnight for dogs that were boarding, help with feeding, give oral medication and provide transportation for dogs to their preferred vets whenever necessary. Since 2016, I have been providing pet care services through Rover and making long-lasting relationships with families and their furkids. I'm also open to taking care of of other pets as well. We'll just discuss beforehand. I currently work 25-40 hours per week at a salon, so pups that can go at least 8 hours without a potty break or are chill and comfortable in a salon work environment would be the best fit. I currently live in an apartment complex with a beautiful garden/pool deck with my parents. There’s also plenty of grassy areas around the building. I have more experience as a house sitter and can be trusted to keep up with house chores such as collecting mail, watering plants, taking out the garbage, etc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristin was great taking care of our fur babies, Phoebe and Lola. Every visit Kristin took care to give our Lola her medicine as well as the feeding, water refreshing, and cleaning their litter. We greatly appreciate the photos sent with each visit. We highly recommend Kristin to anyone with fur babies. We will definitely be using Kristin again. Thank you Kristin, we truly appreciate all the care you gave our Phoebe and Lola. ❤️

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Stacey A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alena is the best! Our cat, Little, adores her and we are so thankful she takes such great care of our girl.

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Whitney S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly walked into a difficult first time situation to manage my brother's pet cat's improperly maintained litter box. My brother is in assisted living,(Florida) and does have cognitive issues. He, by mistake discarded the scooper. Kimberly was in her rights to quit right there. Instead she informed me of the problems and opted to try one more visit. I, (NJ), saw to it to provide items needed. Who could ask for a better second chance. Kimberly is most definitely a caring professional. Hopefully it goes better going forward. I am prepared to at some point look to get Nicholas (the cat), adopted, but for now I thank Kimberly for her great efforts.

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PaulO
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic! Very good communication and availability. Our dog loved both Angie and her husband! Highly recommend!

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Rachel M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Lauren was amazing- she is always timely, reliable, and communicative. We know our babies are in good hands when she comes. We are repeat customers and highly recommend her! Thanks, Lauren!

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Kelby B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

great sitter! i had a sitter cancel on me while i was out of town and Mariia picked it all up with no issues!

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Maria A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My Buddie likes Wendy. Wendy is attentive, caring, kind, and goes the extra mile when checking on Buddie when I need the extra hep.

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Linda P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeeves loves Francesca? And we do to. She helped us out of a last minute jam today. She's the best!

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Joe R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took amazing care of my dog!! Very responsive and let me know about the visit and included lots of pictures!

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Stefani F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

James is very kind and dependable, and he takes excellent care of our dog, following all instructions for her care. He’s perfect!

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Kate B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anita is so wonderful with my cat, Gus. It’s much easier to go out of town knowing that he’s in good hands with someone who takes excellent care of him and gives him love and attention just as I would. Do not question, just book her, you will not regret it!

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Amy J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

On-time, professional, courteous - Renata took great care of my cat while I was away. Sent a nice update and a photo every time she dropped in. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a catsitter!

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Connor B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yi and Nick is very responsible and took good care of my cat! My cat loves them and usually she is not very friendly with strangers. Will definitely consider have them come back for the next time!

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Jing L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so pleased to be repeat customers of Allison‘s. She really loves our cat and our cat really loves her. I appreciate that. Allison is always ready to roll with the punches and whatever odd stuff we throw at her. Thank you, Allison!

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Susan L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve been using Charleen for a few years now and she always does a great job taking care of our cat. It’s good to know he’s in good hands.

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Sarah L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Farrah was outstanding, I cannot recommend her enough. From the beginning she was friendly, professional, responsive, and flexible. She did great with my two cats and was even able to get my shy one out of his shell. She provided me daily photos and a report of how they did. Farrah will go above and beyond on everything that she does. A perfect example was the hand-drawn portraits of my cats she left for me on the last day (farrahfisherart.com; check her out!). Will be booking again.

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Garrett F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carissa did a wonderful job with Walter my energetic Bernedoodle. She was prompt and gave updates and photos every visit. Highly recommended and will be using her again.

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Joey Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was very communicative! Our cat seemed to be in good hands! We appreciate Emily’s care of our girl 😌.

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Magaly F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karen was wonderful!! Would highly recommend and use her again. She went above and beyond. Our dogs love her and she sent lots of pictures and great updates.

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Rebecca "Becca" P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very polite and responsive. Even asked if she could bring her sister along which was awesome of her! Chunk’s energy threw her for a loop, so I’m glad it all worked would! Definitely recommend!

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Deric D.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Southwood on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

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