Find Trusted Pet Sitters in Lakeland, FL
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Find pet sitters in Lakeland, FL that you’ll love
60 pet sitters are listed in Lakeland, FL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 2 years
Pet sitters in Lakeland, FL
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home and mine. I'm a pet sitter and walker with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths, check ins, boarding, and walking.
Lindy can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"She is a very proactive and enthusiastic worker and always completes tasks in a timely manner."
Grace G.
Gianna B.
Lakeland, FL
$14-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college student who loves animals! I have done a bunch of pet sitting before; some overnight boarding as well as just daily feedings! I want you to feel comfortable leaving your pet in my care. I have 5 pets at home: 2 cats, a dog, 2 rabbits! I raised one of my rabbits from a baby as well as one of my cats!
Gianna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 29-year-old college graduate who is available to provide pet sitting for various animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, fish, and birds. I have owned a variety of animals throughout my lifetime and have volunteered with the SPCA. I believe this has given me the experience to handle feeding, playing and...
Laura can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Laura walked my two dogs on a short term basis when I had back surgery. She was always on time and very kind to my pets. It was a good experience overall."
Jerry B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary school teacher and love caring for pets and children. My pets are much more than pets, they are my babies. I love them like children and treat them as such. And I will do the same for your baby! I've had all sorts of pets over my 55 year lifetime, and as their primary caregiver, gained experience in...
Karyn can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Helesha B.
Lakeland, FL
$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Boarding , Pet sitting , check ins and Pet Walking. I am reliable and have a passion for animals. I am in tune to what they need and make sure I care for your fur babies as if they are my own. I also can pick up your child from school and drop them off at home or another activity when...
Helesha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"I have known Helesha for most of my adult life, and I can say that she is 100% dependable and trustworthy for any service that you need. She is especially great with kids and pets. She is a wonderful person all around with a fun-loving personality. I can't...
Tim B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been married for 34 years and have 2 grown sons. I have always had dogs or cats and currently have a lab mix named Stella. She is a rescue, almost 2 and full of energy. My pets have always been family members and I have had them all big and small. I am available for daily walks, playtime mealtimes including...
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have a dog and 2 cats - one of the cats just had 5 kittens, and the other is due any day now. I have had pets my whole life and am actually pet and house sitting right now.
Tara can also help with: Grooming, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Tara took wonderful care of my cats while I was away for a week! Not only did she take care of their daily needs, she played with them & sent me pictures, picked up litter/food when I ran out & kept the house tidy! I will definitely rehire her when I go away each...
Tracy R.
Hi! I have 3 kitties of my own, and I love being able to provide an accessible, affordable, and kind pet-sitting service! I know stressful it can be to leave your fur babies behind when you go somewhere, (or just needing an extra hand!), so I want my clients to be able to relax when out of town and know that their pet is being...
Chloe can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hey I've been pet sitting with local families for about 3 years and I love working with any pet because I have a huge heart for all animals.
Kylie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hi! I have been nannying for 10 years and while my job on paper is usually to take care of the human children, I also adore caring for your animal children as well! I'd love to be a helping hand for your family!
Cassandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hello! I am a loving, caring, and friendly animal person. Will treat your fur baby just as you would. I am extremely reliable and trustworthy. Have dog and cat sat for family prior to coming to care. com. Looking to broaden my horizons in my love of animals!
Madi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Erika G.
Lakeland, FL
$15-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello my names Erika! I've been dog sitting for 2 years and grew up having pets. I can also dog walk if that's something you'd need along with dog sitting. I look forward to meeting you!
Erika can also help with: Boarding
Khira F.
Lakeland, FL
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm very flexible and love all animals! I have a couple years experience in dog sitting! Animals have my heart and being able to help others and care for animals is something I'm passionate about!
Khira can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I love animals! In addition to pet sitting, I also work at a groom shop. I have 1 dogs of my own and they're my furry little children. I also love spending time with my step kids. They mean the world to me! I hope I get the chance to meet and care for your furry kids!
Selena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Belle M.
Lakeland, FL
$13-15/hr
Hello! My name is Belle. I am a PCPS paraprofessional seeking summer baby sitting or pet sitting gigs! Along with being a certified para, I have two years of long term substitute teaching experience in grades PK-3, 30+ DCF training hours, and an associates degree. I am currently working on obtaining my bachelors in early...
Kaydene R.
Lakeland, FL
$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi!
I'm Kaydene :)
Local Tampa transplant with a lifelong love for dogs. I have been professionally dog-sitting for just a year but have taken care of various pets over the course of my life. I also have always had cats so am very familiar and love them as well! I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and loving...
Kaydene can also help with: Pet sitting
Whitney L.
Lakeland, FL
$13-15/hr
I absolutely adore animals! I worked at an emergency veterinary hospital in Winter Haven for about 3 years. I am available for pet sitting or just going over a few times a day for feedings and walks! :)
Whitney can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I'm a homeschool mom of one (and I have 2 adult kids) with no set schedules. I've worked at an animal hospital for over 8 years and I have had pets all my life. I also take care of my garden! Let me know how I can help YOU!
Christina can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Lauren H.
Lakeland, FL
$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love animals! I have a big black lab so I am used to dogs and have pet sit for years for dogs and cats!
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
From the time I was 15 I have been in child care. I worked for the JCC in the infant room on vacations from school in high school and babysat privately for an amazing family from 2016-18. When I moved away for college I began private babysitting and pet sitting for families around campus. I've been around animals and children my...
Mia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Lakeland, FL
Lindy Z.
5.0
Very sweet, professional and helpful. My German Shepherd loves her and gets very excited when she takes him in walks. She also work with his leash pulling habits and made it so much easier to walk him!
Lindy also cleans for me and helps with running errands, highly recommended!
- Brandon B.
Laura P.
5.0
Laura has been caring for my boxers Duke and Daisy for a few years. My dogs are escape artists but I felt safe with Laura coming to my house and looking after them. I have to travel frequently for my job so I needed someone to feed and walk my dogs during those times. Laura always texted me updates...
- Tim M.
Helesha B.
5.0
I have known Helesha for most of my adult life, and I can say that she is 100% dependable and trustworthy for any service that you need. She is especially great with kids and pets. She is a wonderful person all around with a fun-loving personality. I can't recommend her enough!!
- Tim B.
Tara O.
5.0
Tara took wonderful care of my cats while I was away for a week! Not only did she take care of their daily needs, she played with them & sent me pictures, picked up litter/food when I ran out & kept the house tidy! I will definitely rehire her when I go away each month!
- Tracy R.
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Lakeland, FL
In 2025 how much does a pet sitter cost in Lakeland, FL?
Hiring a pet sitter in Lakeland, FL will cost an average of $15.19 per hour as of April, 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Lakeland that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.
What type of local pet sitting services are available in 2025?
Pet sitters in Lakeland, FL can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.
How can I find a local pet sitter near me?
You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Lakeland. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 59 pet sitters in Lakeland, FL, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
Ratings for Lakeland, FL pet sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Sitters in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed pet sitters.