Personalized care for your dog or cat - Sanford
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Sanford
“We were gone for a week in April, 2024. Our two dogs stayed with Cristy and had a great time. Both of them are special cases. Lola is an 18 year old dachshund who is deaf and partially blind. Pepper is an eight year old Dalmatian/American bulldog mix who was a street dog rescue. Her background is unknown, but there are several clues that she had been abused. Both dogs needed special attention, and they got it with Cristy. We would not hesitate at all to trust Cristy to watch our dogs again any time.”
“My fur baby had the best Holiday vacation at Dougliana’s house. One on one loving attention. Running around the backyard playing with her dog. I know she was a happy dog there from the pictures & video & because she is all tired out now & asleep”
“A Doggie Paradise! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my sweet June! From the moment I dropped her off, I knew she was in loving, capable hands. She came home happy, tail-wagging, and delightfully exhausted from all the fun she had. The backyard is a dream—truly a dog’s playground—with plenty of space to run, explore, and make new friends. Throughout her stay, I received tons of pictures and videos that showed June playing, cuddling, and bonding with her new buddies. It was such a comfort to see her so joyful and engaged. The updates made me feel like I was right there with her, and I could tell she was being cared for with genuine affection. June can’t wait to go back—and honestly, neither can I. It’s rare to find someone who treats your pup like family, and I’m so grateful we did. Highly recommend!”
“MJ was amazing watching my pup, the photos proved she felt comfortable in her home, even playing with her doggies! Will definitely be contacting her for future sitting, and so should you!”
“Caroline was absolutely amazing with my Mocha! Mocha is a funny elder dude, with sometimes special needs. I worry often when I leave him, Caroline kept me up to date with pictures every day! It’s a relief to know that we have a trustworthy sitter nearby!”
“I have use Susana's service few times and I feel very comfortable with her, my dogs are taking care very well by her. I can see that she love dogs and I see that my dogs loves going to her house.”
“So grateful we found you!! They were great with our 12 week puppy and went above and beyond with her care! Would highly recommend and will definitely be reaching out in the future.”
“Andrea took amazing care of mars! She sent over tons of photos and was very flexible with my schedule. Mars felt very at home by the time I came to pick him up :) definitely planning on requesting Andrea in the future!”
“Linda was amazing with our pup. Great communication with us on how she was doing. She loved her and spoiled her all week. Macie was very happy there. We would highly recommend!!”
“So thankful for Christina and Oskar! They took great care of my baby Charley, gave us updates and sent pictures of how he was doing. They are very organized and detailed, making sure Charley had everything he needed and worked with him during his pickiness in eating.”
“We are very happy with Catherine. She takes good care of our girl Genie. Always sending pictures, videos and updates to keep my mind at ease. I truly appreciate her service. Thank you! 🤗”
“Juan went above and beyond to make sure my fur baby felt comfortable, safe, and loved. I highly recommend Juan to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and dedicated to care for their pet!”
“First time with Sarah and she was great with my dogs. I was able to enjoy my vacation and saw pics of my dogs playing with others. I won't hesitate to bring them to her again!”
“This is our second time leaving our two dogs with Sam, and I can honestly say it’s such a relief to find someone I trust to care for them when I have to go out of town. We usually try to bring them with us, but sometimes that isn’t possible, and it eases a lot of stress knowing we have someone we trust to take care of them like Sam does. We will continue to book with her in the future. Our dogs are always at ease when they’re with her, and I can tell that she takes great care of them as if they were her own.”
“Carina worked with me to arrange for a scheduled drop off and pick up time that work well. She even offered to take my dog for another day because of schedule conflict! Thanks, Carina! *****!”
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Cat caregivers near you - Sanford
“Jenna took care of our kitties for the first time this weekend, and it definitely won’t be the last! With each visit, she left detailed notes and went above and beyond to make sure my cats were taken care of. Makes for a stress-free vacation!”
“Kathleen and George were very thorough in preparing to take care of our two cats. They wrote down all the information and even better they followed through and did everything they said they would. For us they went above and beyond replacing some batteries in our door lock. Would highly recommend this couple to watch your fur babies.”
“Becca was the BEST! I had never used Rover and I felt so at peace while I was away from my cat. She sent me a bunch of pictures everyday. She even got our mail and took the trash bins out without me asking! Seriously the best, will definitely be using again!”
“Adriana is fantastic! She is incredibly professional and communicates before, during, and after her visits. She is responsible and reliable, and I know I can trust her to take care of my dog, Milton, when I’m gone for a long day.”
“Summer did a great job taking care of our two cats while we were gone. She was very responsive and made sure to send pictures showing all she had done. Definitely will book again!”
“Joy is an absolute JOY to work with. Her attention to detail is fantastic and you can tell she truly cares about animals. She took amazing care of my 2 kitty girls while my family was on vacation 🩷 I’m so grateful for her and the care she gave my babies while I was away. I look forward to working with Joy again in the near future!!”
“Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about Brianna. I had absolute ease-of-mind knowing that my cat was in great hands for the 3 days I was away. She’s extremely friendly and has a wonderful energy, and my cat could definitely pick up on that because she snuggled up to her immediately. Came back to a clean house and a healthy cat. No doubt I’ll be contacting Brianna in the future!”
“Lori is a great sitter. She sits with my cat baby and spends the full time hanging out with my animals. She sends pics and is a good communicator. I highly recommend her and look to book her every time!”
“Morgan did a great job taking care of our outdoor neighborhood cats. She even managed to get pictures of them nearly every day. I can tell Morgan loves animals and genuinely cared about taking care of Vader and our sometimes porch cat Alexander.”
“Caitlin is amazing! She responds super fast, and I hired her for a couple of nights to stay with my nervous kitty. She was able to bond with him which is tough to do, and sent me pictures and updates while I was away. I highly recommend Caitlin for house/pet sitting!”
“Amanda was amazing, she was super welcoming and had a beautiful home that I felt comfortable leaving my cat. She sent updates and pictures to put my mind at ease. I felt Rico was in amazing care and will def use her services again”
“Fantastic! Jennifer showed my 12 year old sheltie so much love . She also administered his insulin and his eye drops. She visited my house twice a day to feed & walk him. Took pics and videos and sent them to me. I'm So happy I found a great sitter.”
“Such a lovely person, she makes me feel completely at ease when it comes to taking care of my husky Belle. I’m grateful she’s been available when needed, life can get crazy and I so appreciate her kindness, care, and flexibility.”
“Haley stopped in to check on our cats for a few days, and we are so grateful! She played and took care of our kitties and sent great notes/pictures each day. We are always missing our cats when we travel, so knowing they were in good hands made us feel so much better. Thank you Haley!”
“Katie was wonderful with my cats. One of them is very timid and scared of new people and Katie went out of her way to make him feel comfortable. She was very good with communication throughout the process and I will definitely be asking her to watch th again!”
About: Hi! My name is Brandy! I have a certificate for zoo and domestic animal care from yavapai college in Arizona. I am also a dog owner of 11 years. I have certified both my dogs through the petsmart training courses. I have learned a lot through school and owning dogs of my own and have always had a passion for animals. Thanks so much for considering me for your furry babies! I am a server working part time and am looking for a way to make a little extra money on the side doing something I love! I am available for dog walking Monday-Sunday anytime before 2:30 and available Monday-Wednesday for overnights or whatever you may need as those are my days off. I will not be able to board any animals as I have a bit of a reactive border collie at my house but am available to come to your house for your needs
“I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND. It’s never easy leaving the pets behind but Ilene went above and lowered my anxiety levels. Our cats, who normally don’t like anyone, would go sit near the door waiting for her to come back. Ilene, thank you.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Sanford
“Douglania provided excellent care for our Georgie, she came home tired from playing all day. I loved the video, photos and update received even though Georgie just stayed for the day. We will definitely book again in the future.”
“Lili had a genuine love for dogs and all her dogs are well taken care of. I left my doggie midnight rain at her house for daycare and she had the best time. Lili sent me pics twice to show me how well Midnight was acclimating to the other dogs. I felt secure in that fact that Lili was taking care of my baby as well as I do if not better. Highly recommend.”
About: Hi! I’m Victoria, a local Sanford dog sitter and proud dog mom to Leo, my toy schnauzer. I provide a safe, loving home environment where dogs are treated like family—not just pets. No cramped kennels or long hours alone. They’ll have the run of the house, plenty of outdoor time, belly rubs, treats, and all the love they could ask for. A brief Meet & Greet is required prior to sitting for all new clients to assure compatibility. I work remotely, which means your dog will have companionship and supervision throughout the day. Whether they’re here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, they’ll enjoy plenty of outdoor breaks, playtime, cuddles, and individualized attention. I intentionally keep my boarding numbers low to create a calm, low-stress environment where every dog receives the care they deserve. We have policies in place to make sure dogs, who are escape artists, aren’t able to make a run for it, we space feeding time and walking time as research has shown eating prior to a walk and immediately after can cause bloating and other complications. It’s my mission your dog is safe at all times so you can worry less when your dog is not with you.
“As always what a great experience for our toy poodle. We had him stayed a day only, but they made it so easy and flexible for us. They kept us posted about our boy’s wellbeing throughout the day and we were so happy to see him enjoying it. Our boy just likes it. We can only recommend Fahriye to anyone who needs a dog sitter or boarding.”
“Our puppy was giving Sarah kisses when we went to pick him up. That's a 5 gold star review :) Sarah's location is great for families visiting Kennedy Space Center who need a pet sitter.”
“Today was my girls first time at Rebecca’s. When I left her Rebecca was holding her walking towards her house and Willow‘s tail was going like crazy side to side so I knew she was happy! She’s in a great mood and snoozy so I know she had fun with her new friends.”
“Bruce is a blessing to our family. We have been searching for a dog sitter that is caring, loving, knowledgeable, with an emphasis on safety. We finally found him. Bruce goes above and beyond making his own tags for each dog, maintaining security when doors are opened, sendiing updates including pictures and videos. I highly recommend Bruce!”
“Linda was wonderful! We so appreciate her calm and gentle way with pups! Winnie can be a little nervous with new people but Linda was a pro. We will definitely return to Linda and Dickens!”
“Brittany was a quick to respond to my questions and was very accommodating on my last-minute request. Once I met her, I felt relieved I had decided to bring my Chico along and leave him with her for the day while I went to an appointment. He was obviously in good hands.”
“Carmin was a superb Doggy Day Care host. I can see why she's booked all the time! Aside from the dogs enjoying themselves, she's a great communicator—always prompt in returning messages, and sending lots of photos, as well. We hope to see her again—if she has an open date!”
“Here's a revised version of your review with some enhancements for clarity and flow: --- Sasha was wonderful! I was initially nervous about leaving my dog with someone unfamiliar, but as soon as Sasha met him, she showered him with love, and he was very happy. He didn’t even notice when I left! I felt a huge relief knowing he was in good hands. Sasha was incredibly kind and even sent me pictures, which made me even happier. I would absolutely choose Sasha to care for my dog again.”
“First time puppy mom, first time Rover user with that said while puppies can’t talk i can tell based on how happy he was to see Laurie on each day he had a great time . Would definitely recommend and have already booked his next stay!”
About: I pet sit small to medium dogs in my home and yours if needed. I walk, exercise and play with them. Spend quality time with them. I do not cat sit in my home. I will go to your home and look after your cat. Litter change, feed and spend time with pet. As I mentioned, I do not sit cats in my house but I will visit your home and care for your cat in their environment.
“First day today with Rose! I am so happy, communication was fantastic and my pup CLEARLY HAD THE BEST DAY! He did not even act like he missed me when I picked him up he had so much fun! He was definitely well cared for!”
“Mozart had a great day! Tiffany sent me pictures throughout the day, and he had so much fun playing with her dog. She took great care of him, and I would definitely book with her again! ❤️”
“Maria saved the day! We were in town for graduation and our dog was whining when we left him at daughter’s new apartment. Maria was available immediately and she was so sweet, had a great house, yard, and son to help our dog feel better about staying in a new place. She also sent lots of pics and kept in touch so we wouldn’t have to worry.??”
“Leda was wonderful with our pup, Luna. She let us know how she was doing throughout the day. Leda cared so much for Luna and we really appreciated her honesty when she notified us when she felt Luna was showing signs of missing us later in the day. I have to say, Luna is not used to being without us and it was the first time we had left her for so long, so it was somewhat expected that this would happen. Anyway, Leda’s honesty helped us feel good that we left her in good hands.”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Sanford
About: I have been an animal lover my entire life and believe that they have real feelings that should not be ignored. I have a tiny yorkie, Rissa, and a Pom puppy, Rambo. Your pet would be in very safe and loving hands while under my care. I am patient and kind, most dogs and animals will immediately be happy to be around me even if they are skittish. The majority become attached quickly and become my little shadows. :) I have been on Rover since June of 2015. In that time I have had 100+ bookings from different people and 50+ of these have booked more than once. I have watched over 100 different dogs and am very experienced in all types of pup personalities. These numbers do not include bookings from friends and neighbors who are not on the Rover website. I am over 30 years old and work from home. Your pup will have 24/7 supervision and attention. (Many pups enjoy supervising me work in my office) For safety, if I am out of the house, your dog would be baby-gated in the bedroom unless crate training is necessary or requested. If they get along with my dog and don't need to be separated, they can have free run of the house while I'm home. At night, they would have their bed or be crated in my room to sleep so they aren't lonely. If they can keep up and like to run, I will take them with me around the block as well! I also volunteer at TEARS animal rescue and want to make sure all animals are taken care of. What to bring: - Dog crate with blanket or bed - Dog food - Chew treats to keep them busy - Leash Do not bring: - Toys you care about a lot, the Roomba vacuum likes to hide them - Bowls, I have tons of bowls and don't want to mix yours up when I’m washing them
“Morgan has been absolutely incredible with my two dogs. One of my babies has been sick and she has been so compassionate and patient with him during drop ins. She definitely eased my anxiety being away for the first time since he was hospitalized. I’d recommend Morgan to anyone looking for care for their dogs. Thank you for everything!”
“Brianna came and took our fur baby for a walk. She took adorable pictures and I love the description she left. It was raining when she came, and she still got him to potty and took the time to play with him. Thanks Brianna!”
“Aleiyah was so kind, reliable, and caring, and I always felt comfortable knowing our pup was in good hands. I’m so grateful she was able to step in and help us out, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will treat their pets with love and care.”
“Julieth was amazing she came right when scheduled and took such good care of my babies. It’s so great to have someone reliable and clearly so in love with dogs to take care of my pups.”
“Carolina was friendly, clearly loves dogs, and followed through with all my requests for the dog walk. She took very good care of our four-legged family member. I will be using her again.”
“More accolades for AddieO!! My doggy had shown signs of an upset tummy last night, but seemed fine this morning after his 2 walks before I left for work. I had 1 walk already set for the day, at 12:30pm. I reached out to Addie around 9am to see if we could adjust the time and add a visit 'just in case'. Not only was Addie able to make the time change and the additional time, she found that my doggy had an accident on her 1st visit. She was so genuinely concerned about him and called me to let me know about him and to find cleaning products. She took him out before leaving and called to let me know he was full of energy and looked ok. We decided I didn't need to leave work! She put my mind at ease with her report and said she's contact me after her 3pm visit. I mean COME ON!!! That's just PHENOMINAL, going ABOVE and BEYOND service!! ***I highly recommend Addie!!!!***”
“Becca was so kind and even set up a call so we could talk about care instructions and how to get into our home! We will absolutely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”
About: I’ve learned and cared for many different kinds of animals since I was a small child, but mainly cats! From cats and dogs to turtles, lizards, and fish, I’ve spent my whole life loving and caring for animals and learning their behaviors. I’ve spent time with puppies and kittens, administering oral and injection medications, dealing with seniors, and of course playtime. I have plenty of knowledge and skill to love and take care of your pet! I am currently an SSC student looking to make rover my part time job. As of right now I am available nearly every day weekly. Each animal has a place in my heart and I want to treat them with the utmost respect! I spend lots of time giving my animals plenty of affection and playtime! With instructions on your pets schedule and needs I will make sure you and your pet are comfortable and at ease with me, as if they were my own.
About: I care for pets like the pug I once I had. Three years since, I've cared for my friends' pets. With a selfless hand, my pet care gives our furballs the love, freedom, and discipline they need to be their best. Each pet is a chance to explore personality and build trust. My goal is to create meaningful bonds our pets depend on. Through daily routines, enrichment, and healthy habits, I make pet sitting a comfortable and enjoyable experience. AVAILABILITY I work remotely 8 AM to 5 PM, I can be flexible, but require two days notice. I'll give your furry coworker the attention and care they need throughout the day. LEVEL OF CARE With pet sitting (walks included) and meal plans, I can administer oral medication and apply topical treatments daily or as needed. MEET & GREET I require a meet and greet before booking to learn the best way I can support you and your pet. QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS Need to know more? Contact me anytime. I'm a hybrid worker with a flexible schedule during the week. We can find the right time that works best for you and your pet. I prefer to care for your pet at your home or in places they enjoy. My apartment can accommodate your pet as well. I have extra bowls, a doggy bed, and toys just for them.
“I had a fantastic experience with Faviana! She was very sweet, punctual, and went above and beyond by walking my dog a bit longer when I was running late. She took my pup to the park, sent adorable pictures, and made the whole experience stress free and great. I’d highly recommend her!”
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Large dog specialists near you - Sanford
“We were gone for a week in April, 2024. Our two dogs stayed with Cristy and had a great time. Both of them are special cases. Lola is an 18 year old dachshund who is deaf and partially blind. Pepper is an eight year old Dalmatian/American bulldog mix who was a street dog rescue. Her background is unknown, but there are several clues that she had been abused. Both dogs needed special attention, and they got it with Cristy. We would not hesitate at all to trust Cristy to watch our dogs again any time.”
“My fur baby had the best Holiday vacation at Dougliana’s house. One on one loving attention. Running around the backyard playing with her dog. I know she was a happy dog there from the pictures & video & because she is all tired out now & asleep”
“A Doggie Paradise! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my sweet June! From the moment I dropped her off, I knew she was in loving, capable hands. She came home happy, tail-wagging, and delightfully exhausted from all the fun she had. The backyard is a dream—truly a dog’s playground—with plenty of space to run, explore, and make new friends. Throughout her stay, I received tons of pictures and videos that showed June playing, cuddling, and bonding with her new buddies. It was such a comfort to see her so joyful and engaged. The updates made me feel like I was right there with her, and I could tell she was being cared for with genuine affection. June can’t wait to go back—and honestly, neither can I. It’s rare to find someone who treats your pup like family, and I’m so grateful we did. Highly recommend!”
“Andrea took amazing care of mars! She sent over tons of photos and was very flexible with my schedule. Mars felt very at home by the time I came to pick him up :) definitely planning on requesting Andrea in the future!”
“So thankful for Christina and Oskar! They took great care of my baby Charley, gave us updates and sent pictures of how he was doing. They are very organized and detailed, making sure Charley had everything he needed and worked with him during his pickiness in eating.”
“We are very happy with Catherine. She takes good care of our girl Genie. Always sending pictures, videos and updates to keep my mind at ease. I truly appreciate her service. Thank you! 🤗”
“This is our second time leaving our two dogs with Sam, and I can honestly say it’s such a relief to find someone I trust to care for them when I have to go out of town. We usually try to bring them with us, but sometimes that isn’t possible, and it eases a lot of stress knowing we have someone we trust to take care of them like Sam does. We will continue to book with her in the future. Our dogs are always at ease when they’re with her, and I can tell that she takes great care of them as if they were her own.”
“Carina worked with me to arrange for a scheduled drop off and pick up time that work well. She even offered to take my dog for another day because of schedule conflict! Thanks, Carina! *****!”
“Lee-Anne is the best sitter ever. My dog Alma loved the house, the outdoor patio and above all she loved Lee-Anne very much. Thanks so much for looking after my beautiful daughter Alma with so much love.”
“Aleiyah was great! This was our first time boarding our puppy and she completely understood our attachment ? She was extremely communicative - sending pictures and text updates. She even FaceTimed us! She was easy to work with and our puppy loved her. She took our pup to doggy parks and maintained her excise and eating regimens. We will definitely use her in the future!”
“Linda was fantastic we were getting married locally and our dog was in the ceremony she responded very quickly to arrange sitting him and we were very thankful he was well taken care of on our special day!”
“This was the first time we left our dog with a sitter and Kayla made the experience extremely pleasant. Kayla has an awesome personality, communicates well, and is very responsive. We previously used a dog hotel when we went on vacation, but upon our return I noticed our dog very sad and it would take him a few hours to go back to his old self. He’s a rescued dog, so it may be that the environment with other dogs brought back memories. However, when we picked up our dog from Kayla’s he didn’t have that quiet/sad period. It seems like he had a great time and felt right at home. Kayla sent pictures/videos daily, so we could see him.”
“Laurie was wonderful! Our pups had an absolute blast! She sent updates, videos and pictures throughout their stay. Reached out with questions and let us know any concerns. Will book with her again!”
“Fahriye and her husband were super amazing with our two, energetic little dogs! Our sitter originally canceled on us last minute the day before our trip and were extremely thankful they were able to watch Charlie and Gojo for us! She sent us updates while we were on our trip and the cutest photos! Doggies came home with a huge smile on their faces and took a huge, long quiet nap afterwards, which shows they definitely had a blast! Didn’t realize until I got home, but they even gifted us such a thoughtful, adorable dog waste bag holder with Charlie and Gojo’s name and face as a sticker from the photos she sent us! I was obsessed with these and switched it out the other one immediately lol. Would definitely book with them again! Thank you again guys!”
“Leon made my shepherd feel comfortable. He seems very knowledgeable about dogs and is a good handler. The entrance is well thought out for pickup and drop off. I will board my dog with Leon again!”
“Sharyn was AMAZING with Zoey! She made my girlie so comfortable. She always kept me updated with pictures and was so loving with her. I would definitely recommend her!!”
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