Personalized care for your dog or cat - Sandalwood
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Sandalwood
“I recently moved to Jacksonville and interviewed 4 sitters before I found Tannia and Chris. As soon as I met them I knew they were the ones! Beautiful people, beautiful home, beautiful experience. My Frenchie is 6 years old and this was the first time I left her with ‘strangers’. My little Frida is very attached to me- but I had to pry her out of their house to bring her home after my trip. I found my people to watch my pup whenever I go out of town. Tannia and Chris were ‘strangers’ for all of about 10 seconds. They are now Frida’s home away from home- where I know I am leaving her with two caring and thoughtful dog lovers. 💕”
“Yekaterina was an amazing sitter! This was my first time boarding my 10-month-old kitten, and also the longest I have been away from my kitten since getting her. Yekaterina was so sweet in reassuring me my kitten would be well taken care of and genuinely felt better after dropping her off. She has a beautiful and clean home. She sent LOTS of photos, she gets it! She even sent me videos, which made me feel so much better about how my cat was feeling. I would trust her again with my fur baby.”
“Skylar was super happy and safe with Kaitlyn and Andrew. They provided daily updates with pictures to provide me with peace of mind about her care while I was away.”
“Patty, was more than wonderful with our Sashi. We went away for a week and left Sashi with Patty. We were a little nervous because we never done it before but we did the right decision with Patty. She kept us updated with text and video and we can see how happy Sashi was. Patty treat her as she was hers. Patty is amazing, I will recommend Patty to anyone who want there baby to be treat like they were at home. Sashi will be continue visit Patty??❤️”
“I didn’t won’t to share a review but it wouldn’t be fair to Cristina and David. When I leave my two pups there they always come home very tired and ready for a nap. Ava loves the door. If you want your babies taken care of and loved they are your pups best friends. I use them a lot and I feel like I letting out the best kept secret. Five stars every time I leave them.”
“Candace and Thomas were so great! Sent so many updates with photos that made me feel totally confident Tilly was in great care :) would love for them to watch her again in the future!”
“Our first time using Rover so we were very nervous. Wendy took great care of our 5 month old puppy. She sent plenty of pictures everyday and was able to accommodate us returning later than expected. Definitely will book her again!!”
“Ryan and Maria were absolutely fantastic! They were incredibly responsive and sent us tons of videos and updates, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear they were very caring and great with our dog—he looked so happy and well taken care of the whole time. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and attentive pet sitters!”
“Our first time boarding with Christa and we couldn’t be more pleased. We got daily updates of how our dog was doing. We felt that she got lots of TLC during her stay and we will definitely use Christa again!”
“Kristin was absolutely super!! We have no doubt that she loved on Murphy all weekend. He seemed to have a great time playing with her dogs, too. She gave us a handful of updates with a few photos and videos, which helped us be a lot more comfortable leaving him behind. We hope he can stay with her again in the future!”
“Our dog usually doesn't like the sitter's house, but Debra spoiled her so much that she was happy to be there! It's nice to find someone who not only watches dogs but also really enjoys them!”
“Alysia took great care of our 6 month portidoodle puppy! She was prompt, kind and communicative throughout the whole process of booking and boarding Cricket. Will definitely reach out the next time we need pet care!”
“Maria was great - this is the first time we left our puppy with anyone and were super nervous but she kept providing us with updates and he seemed very comfortable with her!”
“Absolutely amazing pet sitting experience! My pets were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for while I was away. Communication was excellent with regular updates and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind. Reliable, professional, and genuinely caring — I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy pet care. I’ll definitely be booking again.”
“Delaney was an absolute lifesaver for us with a last minute booking! From the moment i dropped our boy off, i knew he was in amazing hands. She treated him like her own and gave him so much love, attention, and care while we were away. We especially appreciated the constant updates, photos, and messages! it made being away from our sweet boy so much easier and gave us total peace of mind knowing he was happy and well cared for. Our DJ came home happy, relaxed, and clearly adored. We could not recommend Delaney more and will absolutely be booking with her again in the future!”
“Lexi provided such loving care for our Sophie girl over the course of a week. Every day she sent photos, updates, and sweet videos. Meeting Lexi, you automatically can sense how wonderful of a caregiver she is to her own pets and how great she’d be with your own. We were so thankful to her: Sophie came back tuckered and happy, and we loved that she made some new friends too! We’d love to book her again!”
“Bekah was amazing! She took care of our pup like she was her own. She kept us updated and sent us pictures every day. She also has a huge backyard with a pool for our pup to swim in. 10/10 would recommend her services!”
“Randy and Mimi watched our 2 shih tzu puppies for 9 days while we went on a cruise. This was the first time we left them since we brought them home from the breeder. They sent us pictures and videos several times a day and treated our puppies like their own. They were so loved we were worried they wouldn't want to come home! We felt so comfortable with them staying with Randy and Mimi and we will definitely be using them again.”
“Viji was incredibly communicative and provided frequent updates with pictures, which I really appreciated. When we picked up our dog, he seemed a bit sad, which tells me he truly enjoyed his stay and the companionship of the sitter's little kid. It’s comforting to know he had such a good time! Highly recommend Viji!”
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“She is the best and always going above and beyond for our kitties, they really love her. We love the pics and report cards and know they’re in great hands! Thank you so much!”
“Ruth was awesome she totally helped me in a time of need with a last minute request! She took complete care of my cat and made sure I felt he was in good hands. Would totally use her again!!”
“Catherine was the best sitter I have ever used! I have never felt comfortable leaving Michu with anyone including family but this time I had no worries at all. I will definitely rebook next time we travel.”
“Ashley was great. This was our first time leaving our kitty and using a pet sitter. We were anxious leaving her but Ashley gave us detailed updates every visit and pictures. She also answered any questions we had. We will definitely request her services again.”
“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.”
“Christa is amazing with my cats! She takes such great care of them, and they love her! Her communication is awesome, she sends photos every day, and we never have to worry when we’re away.”
“Patti was so awesome! So very appreciative of everything she did for Oliver! Thank you thank you, and will definitely be asking for her help again in the future!! 💛😸”
“Aimee is our favorite sitter! The cats absolutely love her. She’s extremely responsive, always provides updates, and administers medication with no issue. She goes above and beyond every time, would highly recommend!!”
“First time using rover Kyleigh did an amazing job with communication and my babies were well taken care of!! She left there room spotless would definitely recommend her for your animal needs!”
“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.”
“Hailey was awesome! Looked forward to seeing her updates and photos every night while I was away, and she did a great job at making me feel reassured that my kitties were well taken care of!”
“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!💕”
“Alivia is the biggest blessing for our little boy (cat)!! She’s so thorough and is willing to go above and beyond our requested needs. Thank you as always Alivia!!!”
“Jen took great care of our kitty boy while we were away! She was attentive and thorough to all items we jot down and took lots of pictures for us during her visits. We could tell our boy got the attention he needed and more when we returned. Thank you so much Jen!!”
“As new mothers, my fiancée and I were worried to leave our precious fur babies alone for the first time in their lives. But our worries were quickly assuaged by Heather’s reassuring attentiveness. She provided us with Nat Geo worthy photos of our kittens at every check in! I gato say we were feline nervous but heather is the cats meow!”
“Sharon hooked us up with a last minute booking during the holidays. She was great with our pups and everything was great when we came home. Will definitely be booking with her again next time we have to go out of town.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Sandalwood
“Yekaterina and her family are amazing! They watched my 8 week old puppy whitney for several days and treated her like family. She sent videos and cute pictures throughout the day and the kids played with my pup and were so good to her. My puppy loved it at their house! 🩷💕”
“AMAZING SERVICE! Randy and Mimi took care of our dog like he was their own. He had such a good time and was able to socialize and meet new dogs. We would recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing doggy day care/boarding for their dog!”
“Tannia and Chris went above and beyond my expectations when caring for my senior girl. They are very accommodating and their knowledge of animals is impressive. They took alot of time listening to my concerns/instructions and followed them carefully. Thank you guys for loving on and caring for my baby.”
“Katya was great! She stayed in contact and progress updates on how Smokey was doing! Smokey came home exhausted from all the fun and in great shape. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
“Andrew and Katlyn are my go to! I’m updated with photos and notes throughout my dogs stay. He gets spoiled with love just as if he were home. I appreciate these caregivers very much. They accepted my last minute request. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Maria took our boy on a last minute holiday weekend due to some complications on our end. She was extremely accommodating and communicated with us throughout the whole day along with pictures and videos. We felt he was well taken care of and would recommend her to anyone. Thank you Maria!!!”
“Marisa and her family are the best! We felt totally comfortable leaving Zoey in their care. Our anxious dog had a great day. We.look forward to more visits! Thanks, Marisa, for the pictures and videos throughout the day. We appreciate you!”
About: Boarding: Dogs must be crate trained and vaccinations up to date. Must be kid friendly and do well with large dogs. I have a large, shaded back yard where we can play with toys or fetch. Walk around the quiet neighborhood or take a nap and cuddle. I have an active golden doodle who can’t wait to have a play buddy. I will happily take your dog on walks, play their favorite game and keep a structured routine if needed. Administer topical, injection or oral meds. Meet and greets preferred prior to care. I am currently working from home and have a large shaded yard. Which means potty breaks and outside play and relax time are always available. I will make sure your pets schedule is followed so you can be sure your pet will have fun and be cared for while you are away. My home is doggie safe. Minimalistic feel with little to no clutter. Space for your dog to stretch out and relax. Separate room with crate for sleep and/or alone time if needed. If I leave the house crate trained dogs can safely stay in crate with water and food. Feedings can be done separate if needed. Please bring leash, water and food bowl, and favorite treats. Do not bring toys because they will be enjoyed and destroyed by my dog.
“As a first-time dog owner, I wasn't sure what to expect from a dog sitter. The moment we walked into Maria's home our dog (who barks at EVERYONE) didn't make a sound, I knew we were in good hands. That alone gave us so much reassurance that he was with the right person. Maria was professional, caring, and clearly has a natural way with dogs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her, and we'll definitely be using her services again!”
“Wendy is fantastic!! We decided at the last minute to try to find a pet sitter while we went to the game. She was accommodating with timing and took great care of our pups. She sent lots of photos and updates throughout the day. I was nervous to leave them with someone but I would definitely use her again!”
About: For 17 years I have been taking care of dogs (really animals of all kinds, shapes, and sizes) both of my own and for others too. There has never been a point in my life that I have not had a dog. Right before I was born, my parents got a beagle that I grew up with. I started taking care of her at a young age (I’d say even later than 17 years ago, just not notable enough to count for it) when she needed special baths for her skin condition, treatments for her ear infections, and catering to her broken arm after getting run over by a car. Before she passed, we got a husky. I helped train (on and off leash commands), groom, trim his nails, and learned how to speak husky. He was a very loved hand full. I learned so much from him because of all the trouble he made from running away, eating glue, chewing up the entire house… you name it, he did it. Through these lessons I have learned not only how to retain my patience and grace, but also how to be a beacon of support and reservoir of love for all fur babies. Nevertheless, when he got older, I gave him shots for his hip dysplasia and ensured he was most comfortable until the day my sister and I sat in the room with him on his way up to doggy heaven. Today, I have a great pyrenees who is a bundle of joy. Again, I have trained her, happily cater to her persistent anxiety--especially with thunderstorms--ensure she is exercised, groomed, and feeling loved. Currently I am working part-time and most of this is at home doing online research for school. Pet care is my daily routine anyways and I have a partner who often stays home to take care of our pup. He certainly supports me needing to fill my cup with more love in my heart from interacting with animals. Nevertheless, I love to help people out. I find that having a good, stable community is the most precious thing we can have as people. It takes a village and I am happy to be apart of that village. I am happy to make any accommodations possible to help you and your fur baby feel the most comfortable with my care. Upon your request to book me, we will go over the requirements of their boarding or my visit(s). You let me know what I can do to help and what you feel most content with.
“Laura was great. I was nervous about leaving Bella and she assured me she would be fine. Bella warmed right up and they had a great first day. I received pictures and videos of how Bella was doing throughout the day.”
About: I’ve cared for dogs, cats and even horses since childhood. Friends, family and neighbors have entrusted me with their fur babies, a privilege which I take very seriously. I enjoy spending time with all animals, whether that be playing, walking, bathing, feeding, or afternoon napping. I work full time Monday through Friday, and have the option to work from home on a weekday if needed. I am available for boarding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and for all other services Monday through Friday after 5:00pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. I live in a house in a safe, small neighborhood with sidewalks and have a large backyard. I can easily crate if needed and provide the care and services accordingly based on each clients’ requests.
About: I have had the joy of having dogs and cats as my companions my entire life! Including 2 painted turtles and fish. I've always had a love for animals and nature. I absolutely enjoy meeting new pet friends of all kinds. I have been pet sitting here in Jacksonville for 3 years now and have had the pleasure of caring for parrots, fish, cats, and dogs. A client of mine has a cat that needs medication as well as my own dog with allergies. I've done pet sitting for my own veterinarian's small farm with ducks, chickens, mini ponies, and mini donkey's as well. I now basic training as my own dog attended puppy classes at the K9 Obedience Club of Jacksonville. In my younger years, I worked in a veterinarian clinic for 2 years. I took a different path and started a career in the medical field in a sleep lab and am now getting back to what I truly love. Pet care! Either way, I have a nurturing nature and will treat your pets just like my own! I am a stay-at-home mom currently. I pick my daughter up from school weekly and am unavailable from 1pm-2:30pm due to the commute. Otherwise, I'm available to care for or play with your pet any other time during the week. I am available anytime on the weekends. I have a large fenced in yard with two friendly dogs for your pets to play with. I crate my own dogs and can do the same for yours if need be. I give my own dog medication for her allergies and can do the same for your own. I never leave outdoor play unattended as I do have a pool. If feeding time is needed, I separate all so as to not cause issues. I give lots of love and attention!
About: AS OF SEPTEMBER : Thank you to all of my clients in Northern California. I so enjoyed helping your animals while I was in town for an extended period of time. I am now based back where I live in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. AVAILABLE FOR LAST-MINUTE REQUESTS. Happy to work with seniors, those needing special meds, dogs with seizures, IVDD dogs, CHF, hospice animals, surgery recovery, etc. Been there, done it all. I am a Rover provider and a Rover client. ME AND ANIMALS ~ Animals think I'm just one of them. Constantly told, 'I can't believe my animal let you touch them' or 'came to you like that'. Recently I recalled an experience when my dad and I were at the junk yard when I was 9 or 11. They had a dog who I was interacting with. At some point, we were talking with the owner who noticed his 'guard dog' leaning against my leg and asked my dad what I did to his dog. Dad and I were both perplexed by his comment until the owner shared that he had spent a lot of money to have his dog trained to guard the yard, and wasn't supposed to be acting the way he is. My dad just laughed and explained that's the way I was with animals. I've been watching animals since I was 12, which is a few decades ago. My first was named 'Stewball' and she was the Basset Hound of the neighbors behind us. Sometimes I'd watch the kids and Stewball. She and I always 'talked' over the fence as well. I regularly housesat for various family friends. I was trusted so much that as a teenager I was even in the will of close family friends to take their 'Freddy' (photo of black dog with me in the hat) if something happened to them. WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN ~ I will consider providing a bath for your pet, in your home. Would like to know any issues in advance. There will be an extra charge for this. WHY ROVER ~ I am now offering services where I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I spent 13 out of 15 months in Northern California dealing with family matters (my mom has Dementia) and was missing my own dogs and friends' dogs. I got the idea to offer my services when my sister's sister-in-law was going to cancel a trip they planned as she forgot to book animal care. I immediately offered to watch her Chloe, an 85-pound Basset Hound. In Northern California, I had many repeat customers. I could easily be busy every day if I wanted to. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING ~ I've taken multiple animal-handling classes including week-long dog-handling courses at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab. Taken a 'Stop, Drop, Roll' course formally offered by American Humane. The photo of me in the Best Friends truck is tied to the time I volunteered months of my time related to the animal welfare response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, starting in 2005 and through 2007. I've fostered Dachshunds for a long time and often helped socialize the ones most needing it. This included two brothers we wanted to be adopted together and one wasn't comfortable walking on a leash. He had one week to learn, so he could move with his brother. I happily 'wrangled' both of them when their parents married in Chicago a few years later. My own cats lived mostly very long lives as old as 17 and 18. I've given fluids due to kidney disease. My Dachshunds have lived as old as 18 1/2, 17 1/2, 17, and on down. With my own animals, I've dealt with animals with 3 cases of Dementia, stomach cancer, IVDD, seizure disorder, CHF, kidney disease, recovering from various surgeries, going through heartworm treatment as well as other health issues. ME AND ANIMALS ~ Active in animal welfare for decades, mostly on the logistics and supply side. When in the town I live in, I am regularly interacting with horses and pigs. I really just love animals. People always thought I'd be a vet. I'm the one at a party on the floor playing with the animals. While staying with my sister in San Francisco, she's started to become accustomed to my version of our daily walks as I have to stop and pet whichever dogs are interested, and I 'talk' to the crows and ravens. LOL, I love taking photos of animals. I'll create an album specifically for your pets and send you the link. I do this for friends and family all the time. You'll end up with an album of every photo I took of your pet(s). Photos of the pets I've watched over are near the top of my gallery here on Rover. TIME I'LL SPEND WITH YOUR PET ~ On the days I'm offering services, I'll be with your pet a lot. My time is mostly my own so there will be lots of hands-on time, and hanging out. Sometimes I'll bring my computer and hang out if I sense your animal needs extra time if you booked only a check-in (on my dime). LOL, I'm quite adept at working with animals on or against me. We'll follow what you do in your home. Walks are great, if your animal can take it. If I'm spending the night, they're happy to sleep with me, if they'd like. Or in their own bed and/or crate. I'm pretty flexible. The only looking at my phone I'll be doing is to take photos while we walk ~ There was a recent article on CNN about 'Multitasking While Walking Your Dog' (I can't share the link).
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Sandalwood
“Kyleigh is the best. She worked very hard with our anxious pup and gained her trust. They’re best friends now and go on daily walks. Highly recommended!”
“Catherine was great! Responsive, attentive and so kind to our pup! She was punctual and very easy to work with, would definitely recommend and use again for future bookings. Billie was a happy and tired girl, she enjoyed the walks and playtime together.”
“Jen just started walking my dog & I am so happy! She came to do a meet & greet beforehand & was very professional & good with my Daisy. She sent pictures of her during the walk & made sure my house was locked before leaving. I came home to a very happy dog. I would definitely recommend her!”
About: Hi, I’m Hailey! If you’re looking for someone who will treat your pets like family and keep you completely at ease while you’re away, I’m your person. I’m a full time pet sitter and I truly love what I do. I’ve been caring for animals since I was 15 and have experience with a wide variety of pets including seniors and pets who need medication or extra care. My rate provided for house sitting is subject to change for constant care requests. For drop in visits, I do not charge extra for additional pets. I do pet sitting full time and maintain open availability. This allows me to accommodate a variety of schedules while still providing consistent, high-quality care for every booking. I am available for all holidays, as well as for last minute bookings. I provide in-home pet care at the client's home only. I am available for drop-in visits, overnight stays, hourly day care, as well as around the clock constant care. Services include feeding, fresh water, walks/exercise, playtime, litter/enclosure/cage cleaning, medication if needed, sending photo/text updates, and giving your babies lots of love. I follow your exact instructions and routine to keep your pet happy and stress-free in their own environment!
About: I've taken care of pets, mostly cats, since I was 8. My mom's side of the family were vet techs and farm kids, so I've grown up knowing how to take care. I've also handled multiple special needs animals, both dogs and cats with skin and diet issues. I understand how animals can be with new people, and take the time and energy to let them trust me. I will be working and going to school in the upcoming spring semester. I like to travel so certain dates may be unavailable, however, I love to take care of animals and will dedicate my time to their care. I follow instructions that the owner would like, and supervise their fur-baby to keep them safe from eating things they shouldn't, staying within their allowed area, and most importantly, being able to be themselves and play or relax. I understand how to give medications, even to those pets that do not like taking them. I want to give the care that I would want my pets to have.
About: I’ve taken care of a few dogs in the past few months, I’ve also help master some of the basics training. I keep the pet entertained and read body language to respect boundaries! I have also volunteered at Jax humane society. My schedule is pretty flexible. I work from home so it’s not much of a hassle for me to make time for your fur baby! I have a long side walk to take long walks. I have a nice sided yard so they can run around and play. There will be other dogs around the area when we go on walks so they will have some type of interaction.
“Thank you! I would love to have you a little consostentlh maybe once or twice a week! Lmk if you have any available evenings throughout the week (late afternoonish). Merry Christmas!”
“Heather rocks!!! Definitely one of the best walkers. I am so honored to have come across her profile. Her kind personality and friendly attitude towards our fur babies made us realize that they were in good hands. Looking forward to working more with her in the future!”
About: I have experience with service dog training; both task training and basic commands. I have owned both dogs and cats, along with small animals. With that has come experience with a variety of healthcare needs as well. I am a school teacher with full summer availability! During the school year, I’m available before and after the school day and on weekends. We have two cats in our home that we treat like children. Our pets are our babies and are treated as such! Everyone is allowed on furniture, we have a neighborhood dog park and lots of green area to play around in. We also have a closed in patio that all the animals love to sunbathe in!
“Christa was AMAZING with my dog who does not like ANYONE. My dog LOVED her. She was really great about sending pictures and videos of him while we were out of the country for a week and was very timely in her responses to messages. I will definitely be using Christa again. Thank you for taking such good care of my baby!”
About: For 17 years I have been taking care of dogs (really animals of all kinds, shapes, and sizes) both of my own and for others too. There has never been a point in my life that I have not had a dog. Right before I was born, my parents got a beagle that I grew up with. I started taking care of her at a young age (I’d say even later than 17 years ago, just not notable enough to count for it) when she needed special baths for her skin condition, treatments for her ear infections, and catering to her broken arm after getting run over by a car. Before she passed, we got a husky. I helped train (on and off leash commands), groom, trim his nails, and learned how to speak husky. He was a very loved hand full. I learned so much from him because of all the trouble he made from running away, eating glue, chewing up the entire house… you name it, he did it. Through these lessons I have learned not only how to retain my patience and grace, but also how to be a beacon of support and reservoir of love for all fur babies. Nevertheless, when he got older, I gave him shots for his hip dysplasia and ensured he was most comfortable until the day my sister and I sat in the room with him on his way up to doggy heaven. Today, I have a great pyrenees who is a bundle of joy. Again, I have trained her, happily cater to her persistent anxiety--especially with thunderstorms--ensure she is exercised, groomed, and feeling loved. Currently I am working part-time and most of this is at home doing online research for school. Pet care is my daily routine anyways and I have a partner who often stays home to take care of our pup. He certainly supports me needing to fill my cup with more love in my heart from interacting with animals. Nevertheless, I love to help people out. I find that having a good, stable community is the most precious thing we can have as people. It takes a village and I am happy to be apart of that village. I am happy to make any accommodations possible to help you and your fur baby feel the most comfortable with my care. Upon your request to book me, we will go over the requirements of their boarding or my visit(s). You let me know what I can do to help and what you feel most content with.
About: Hate leaving your fur baby home alone while your either at work or going on a vacation? Need someone to stop in & walk or check in on you pet? I can do all of this & more. I Am a huge animal lover!!. I am a stay at home mom so I have a very flexible schedule. If dog boarding, My husband along with my 7 year old son, live in a 2 bedroom home with a fenced in yard. We also recently rescued a 3 month old mix puppy so you fur baby will have someone to play with. I have 16 years experience with animals. I would love to come play ball with your baby or just sit with them so they aren't alone.
About: Hello, my name is Alyssa, and I have been dog sitting since I was about 11 years old. I love all animals, big and small! I will cater to each pet's specific needs and I will ensure they are loved! I have experience working in a dog daycare/boarding facility handling a large number of dogs on a daily basis. I have a pretty open schedule, for over nights I do stay in the house overnight and sleep with the fur babies :) I have a very open schedule and am able to come to your house as many times a day and/or night as needed! :) <3 I play with the animals if they like to play. I feed them and walk them, sleep with them if needed, basically whatever is needed I can accommodate, for cats changing litter boxes, giving them treats or medicines or whatever they require!
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Large dog specialists near you - Sandalwood
“I didn’t won’t to share a review but it wouldn’t be fair to Cristina and David. When I leave my two pups there they always come home very tired and ready for a nap. Ava loves the door. If you want your babies taken care of and loved they are your pups best friends. I use them a lot and I feel like I letting out the best kept secret. Five stars every time I leave them.”
“Candace and Thomas were so great! Sent so many updates with photos that made me feel totally confident Tilly was in great care :) would love for them to watch her again in the future!”
“Our first time using Rover so we were very nervous. Wendy took great care of our 5 month old puppy. She sent plenty of pictures everyday and was able to accommodate us returning later than expected. Definitely will book her again!!”
“Our first time boarding with Christa and we couldn’t be more pleased. We got daily updates of how our dog was doing. We felt that she got lots of TLC during her stay and we will definitely use Christa again!”
“Kristin was absolutely super!! We have no doubt that she loved on Murphy all weekend. He seemed to have a great time playing with her dogs, too. She gave us a handful of updates with a few photos and videos, which helped us be a lot more comfortable leaving him behind. We hope he can stay with her again in the future!”
“Our dog usually doesn't like the sitter's house, but Debra spoiled her so much that she was happy to be there! It's nice to find someone who not only watches dogs but also really enjoys them!”
“Alysia took great care of our 6 month portidoodle puppy! She was prompt, kind and communicative throughout the whole process of booking and boarding Cricket. Will definitely reach out the next time we need pet care!”
“Delaney was an absolute lifesaver for us with a last minute booking! From the moment i dropped our boy off, i knew he was in amazing hands. She treated him like her own and gave him so much love, attention, and care while we were away. We especially appreciated the constant updates, photos, and messages! it made being away from our sweet boy so much easier and gave us total peace of mind knowing he was happy and well cared for. Our DJ came home happy, relaxed, and clearly adored. We could not recommend Delaney more and will absolutely be booking with her again in the future!”
“Lexi provided such loving care for our Sophie girl over the course of a week. Every day she sent photos, updates, and sweet videos. Meeting Lexi, you automatically can sense how wonderful of a caregiver she is to her own pets and how great she’d be with your own. We were so thankful to her: Sophie came back tuckered and happy, and we loved that she made some new friends too! We’d love to book her again!”
“Viji was incredibly communicative and provided frequent updates with pictures, which I really appreciated. When we picked up our dog, he seemed a bit sad, which tells me he truly enjoyed his stay and the companionship of the sitter's little kid. It’s comforting to know he had such a good time! Highly recommend Viji!”
“Our 2 adult pups were well cared for by Adriana while we were away. She kept us updated to their daily activities with both photos and videos. Our lab mix really enjoyed escaping the July heat with dips in the pool. We would definitely consider booking with Adriana again in the future!”
“Hannah is so patient and kind. She made sure Ellie was happy and healthy during her stay, went above and beyond in her care, and was very communicative with me. I highly recommend her for any pup, especially if you need special accommodations for medical or behavioral issues.”
“This was the best experience I’ve ever had. I went out of town for a couple of days . And she stay in contact with me the entire time sent pictures and responded back fast. I really appreciate how caring she is when I comes to pets. She is literally the best. Book with her assp !”
“Catherine and her home were a great fit to watch my Stella! She was very communicative and made her feel right at home. We would absolutely use Catherine to board again!”
“Tyler was very kind and flexible. She accommodated a couple changes, an earlier drop off and an early pick up, very kindly and was very polite. She’s kept me updated every day that my puppy was with her with photos and a summary of activities. He’s went on walks, played at the park, and played with other pups. He seemed very happy when we picked him up! Thank you for taking good care of my baby!!”
“10 out of 5!!!!TOP NOTCH! We have boarded our dog once and she was with our other lab. Since becoming an “only” we have not boarded her; when needed she stayed with family. We were very nervous about leaving Scout, especially with a “stranger”. Well, Cindy didn’t feel like a stranger. Scout had an absolute blast. Cindy went above and beyond with our girl. Scout is a ball lover and apparently talked Cindy into playing ball a great deal. 😊. We could not have asked for better communication; we received daily updates which really put our minds at ease. We could have gone to a Rover pet sitter much closer to our home but Cindy’s reviews sold us. The reviews are not exaggerated - she is all that everyone before us has said and then some. She took care of Scout as if Scout were her own fur baby. Will be telling all of our friends about Cindy. We can’t recommend her enough - they aren’t enough stars!! Tina and Phil”
“I cannot express how much we appreciate Emma and Adam. This was absolutely the best pet sitting experience we’ve ever had. We travelled to Jacksonville to catch a cruise ship and boarded our fur baby for five days. I am always nervous about leaving my dog, but Emma made every step of the process as wonderful and reassuring as possible. My dog was in a loving home with great communication, wonderful pictures, and a very responsive sitter. We were able to thoroughly enjoy our cruise knowing our dog was in such capable and caring hands. I highly recommend Emma as a pet sitter!”
“Katie K was absolutely INCREDIBLE! From drop off to pick up, I felt so comfortable leaving my puppy in their care. I got pictures & videos showing my girl having a great time. If was such a relief knowing my dog was in such good care, THAT is so important! I cannot recommend them enough. If you’re on the fence, Katie K is an EXCELLENT choice, you won’t be disappointed! I will be bringing Emme back!”
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