Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in University Square, Tampa
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1. Nicol M.
“I am extremely happy how professional and loving Nicole was with my dogs! Also, because a last minute cancellation I had to hire for one more day and she was there for me! she is very detailed and observant of the dogs’s needs. I will use her services again and again for sure. Thank you Nicole!!”
2. Jennifer N.
“Jennifer was a wonderful Kitty Sitter! She was punctual and communicative. She was very flexible for a last minute request that my family had. She knows and loves cats and my kitties were well taken care of in our absence by Jennifer. Thank you so much!”
3. Roxana Q.
“Roxana does such a great job of letting us know our 2 cats are being well taken care of by her when we are away. She sends updates and pictures daily. It’s a huge comfort while we are away from them. She is a wonderful caregiver.”
4. Abigail F.
“Thank you so much Abi! Great service and communication all around. Very patient with my fur baby and everything was perfect. You are amazing and I appreciate you caring for Piggy! Will definitely book again as I already have sent a request! ❤️”
5. Alina R.
“Great experience with Alina! Great communication and cared for our pup while we were out”
6. Tina W.
“Tina is great!! Nothing but good to say. She came through on a last minute booking and for that I am very grateful for her services. Will rebook in the future for sure ?”
7. Kaylee L.
“Kaylee did an excellent job taking care of our cat, Kori, while we were away. We came back to a happy, well-fed, and content kitty. She followed our instructions carefully, kept us updated, and left everything clean and well-organized. Kaylee's patience with Kori, who can be a bit moody at times, really stood out—she made sure he had plenty of playtime and exercise. We highly recommend Kaylee to anyone looking for a reliable, responsive, and caring petsitter!”
8. Emma F.
“Emma was very attentive to our little guy. She actually sat with him the entire time and whenever he moved to a different spot, she was there. Thank you Emma!”
9. David R.
“I wish that David took my puppy on a walk with my other dog, however since there was no leash for him I guess he couldn’t. Usually I carry him on the walk since he’s only 8 lbs. David walked and fed my dogs and I would recommend him to other pet owners who need help with drop-in visits.”
10. Danni L.
“Danni is consistently the best! She is the only person I use for my girls - Chanel is afraid of everyone except myself, my fiance, and Danni. She is fantastic at everything she does, but she is also fantastic at assessing difficult situations and diffusing altercations before they get too bad. She has also administered medicine to my cats before - she is the best. Highly recommend!”
11. Natalie K.
“I’ve had natalie be our drop-in sitter for our dog emma for a while now. She’s great at communicating with me if there’s any mishaps or questions. She is a kind soul who loves dogs, and it really shows. She took great care of our pup. Sad to see her go (due to schedule differences), otherwise I would have loved to continue having her care for my dog. Never had a problem with her. 10/10 would recommend. Your pup would be on safe hands with her.”
12. Hillary S.
“Second time having Hillary! Amazing as always, even remembered instructions we had for our cat Tux a couple months ago! Hillary is our go-to cat-sitter. If you want someone you can trust your furry babies with, Hillary is the one! Always follows instructions perfectly. Made sure my cat was well fed and played with, and made sure he had water too. Super important for male cats to stay hydrated!!”
13. Cheyanne B.
“She’s the best! I’ve asked her last minute twice now, and she’s always available. My pup loves her, and I feel secure knowing a good person is taking care of her.”
14. Ashlee W.
“Ashlee was great! Took great care of my babies. Will definitely be using her services again.”
15. Troy B.
“Always available whenever i need him the best 💗”
16. Marcus S.
“Marcus was great! He does great with teddy who can be a handful, is always communicative and sends lots of pictures and videos. He was even able to accommodate my last minute trip for the holiday with no problem! Have booked him before and will definitely be booking him again!”
17. Joycemar E.
“Joycemar always takes extra care of Mikasa and is very attentive to her cat behavior. I love having Joycemar available to check In on her while I’m out of town”
18. Maria B.
“Very caring with my pup and super attentive to the instructions I leave for my pup’s care. María has been my go-to sitter for a while now and I’ve never had any problems with her. Both me and my dog love her as a sitter🫶”
19. Maddyn T.
“Maddyn is great with animals. She loves all animals and likes to take care of all aspects of them. She aspires to be a vet tech helping those animals that need to be helped. She will take wonderful care of any animal left in her charge.”
20. Helena H.
“Helena is one of the most responsible and caring people that I know. Throughout her life she's had many pets, from dogs to horses and I believe her experience gives her a leg up in the caregiving industry. She works well with both big and small pets considering this. Every animal that she sees or is around she will always care for it or even just stop what shes doing to say hi.”
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in University Square 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 931 pet sitters in University Square. 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, 87% of University Square pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in University Square have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 University Square.
Rover makes it easy to find University Square 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 931 pet sitters in University Square on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In University Square, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
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