Pet Sitters in Sarasota County, FL

Allison

Allison was a great sitter find. We connected via Facetime before the sit to answer questions, meet the cats, and get an orientation of the house. During the stay she sent updates on what the kitties were up to, and left the house clean and tidy. All was well and safe when I returned. Highly recommend!

Rachelle & Louis

Boy, did I gey lucky with Rachelle and Lou! I am so happy with their excellent care of our home and our pets. They both went above and beyond. Lou performed a few repairs. They organized my cupboards, creating order out of chaos. They tidied up and left our home cleaner than when they arrived. Our home sparkled. And we were treated to home made chocolate chip muffins. Written communication and pictures were excellent. Our pets, Poshie and Leo, were well fed, loved up and contented. Did they miss us? I doubt it. Rachelle's stated goal was to get my skittish and grumpy cat, Leo, in her lap . It worked, even if it was only for a minute for a start. If they were here longer, he would have made himself at home in her lap. Poshie overcame her skepticism of stangers in the house and cuddled up to Rachelle and Lou. I sincerely hope to have them back for future pet sits. Any time!

Dacia

Dacia was great ... she kept our Max safe and happy during her stay. She kept us up to date on his days and was very responsive at all times. We really appreciate the love and care she showed our Max and hope to welcome her back for future sits. Thanks, Dacia ... Max misses you already!

Sasha

Sasha was by far the best pet sitter we have had. Took phenomenal care of our two cats while we were gone for 10 days. Left our place cleaner than it was when we left. She was even able to handle an ant infestation we had while we were gone, which was above and beyond. We came home to a completely clean house, clean laundry, and even some flowers and homemade jam. She was also incredibly sweet and affectionate with our cats, and I know she gave them the attention they needed while we were gone. Cannot recommend her highly enough!

Natacha

Natacha took excellent care of our two cats, as well as our home. She was easy to communicate with, friendly, and organized, and left our home just as it was when we left. I would recommend her without hesitation!

Paul

Paul was a wonderful pet sitter. Our two Golden's had fun, were given attendtion and were happy having Paul stay with them. The house was clean and mail was neatly kept for us. I would highly recommend Paul to be your sitter.

Stephen & Valerie

Val and Stephen were wonderful! I couldn’t have asked for better pet sitters. They are very friendly, patient, clean, communicative, and really cared for my pets and plants. My one cat was trying to outsmart them with the food she wanted, but they honored my wishes and in the end my cat ate how she should. They also were very easy going when my A/C broke towards the end of their trip. I felt terrible they had to deal with the heat, but they were very gracious about it. Overall, they are great people and I’d highly recommend selecting them as your pet sitter!

Sanchia

Sanchia was loving and adoring. Took care of our doggies and our home. She was fantastic and friendly. We would love to have her stay again anytime!

Carol

Carol and Bart were very adventuresome to try out zeewoi for the first time, and we got to coach them on their very first sit! We were able to meet them in person & show them around about a month before the sit. Carol stayed in touch, they came to us all prepared & energetic. During the sit they stayed in touch nearly every day, and we were able to answer their questions and concerns to make the sit more workable. Once they also sent a photo for us to enjoy. The very best recommendation about this lovely couple came from our dogs when Carol & Bart came back to our home to bring the house keys.....Rosie & Bleu were all over them and so excited to see their new friends! Great first sit, Friends!! Hope you can help us again in 2024! Phyllis

Alena

Alena is caring and observant. She took care of my Charlie so well. When she noticed Charlie was a bit down she let me know and suggested we facetime . She was right on spot. Alena is well organized and planned ahead, she wanted to learn the feeding, walking schedule right away which showed me she is a very responsible person. Grateful for her help with Charlie while I was away. Thanks to her I didn’t worry about Charlie.

Leslie

We are so grateful for Leslie and Dan. They did a great job with our pets - Teddy and Lily. From the moment we have a video chat to get acquainted to in between/before arriving. They are very nice people. When they arrived, you can tell when people are "pet people." Our babies gravitated to them right away. We did a walk thru of the house and then departed for the airport. Going out of the country, we had no worries about them at our home and taking care of our fur babies. They sent photos with them and enjoying the backyard area as well as videos of them and the garden hose - Teddy and Lily's favorite thing to do. When we returned, our home was very organized and tidy. Would highly recommend for any pet visit.

Deborah

Deborah is a wonderful pet sitter - if you want your pets to be very loved, she is the one to choose. Deborah spent the night before we left so that we could introduce her to Baxter and share his routine. While we were gone, she sent lots of photos and updates on how he was doing. And when we returned, she had mopped all our floors and the kitchen was shiny. She even left us some bread, fruit, and veggies so we'd have something to eat on a day when all the shops are closed. We absolutely recommend her for any sitting job.

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Sharon

We had an amazing time in Ulm. We had the pleasure of spending time with Sharon and Wolfram prior to the sit and were warmly welcomed in to their home. Their dogs are wonderful!!! We are still reminiscing on our time there and miss the dogs lots. It was a lovely home in a great location in Ulm. We would happily housesit again and thank Sharon and Wolfram for their hospitality!

Samantha

I had a fantastic experience staying in Sam and Matthew’s lovely home looking after their very loveable dogs, cat and chickens. They are really nice people and went out of their way to make me feel welcome, making me a delicious dinner when I arrived and showing me how to do everything before they headed off on their trip. 

Wispa, Teasel and Rowan are the sweetest dogs. Very obedient, fun and affectionate, plus very straight forward to take care of. I really loved spending time with them and getting to know their unique personalities. Mimi the cat is also very sweet natured, she is older and a cat so mostly sleeps, but likes a pat and to sit on your lap in the evenings. 

Sam kept in regular communication throughout my stay and made sure myself and the animals had everything we needed. Sam also left me lots of really useful information about local walks and things to do in the area. 

There are plenty of walks nearby with lovely views. We also did walks from the house, in the nearby fields so lots of options for exercising the dogs. Peebles is also a lovely little town only 15 minutes away and the surrounding area is really picturesque with lots to do and see.

The house is very comfortable and spacious with everything you could possibly need, in a really stunning rural location. WIFI is also reliable and fast if you’re working remotely. 

I would highly recommend this sit to others!

Rachel

Really enjoyed our stay in Golden (so much so, we extended our trip!). 

Rachel and Pe were very welcoming and showed us everything that we needed to know before they left. 

Golden is such a beautiful neighbourhood with all the boutique shops and food joints nearby. One of our favorite’s being, the food trucks which are a 10min walk away. 

Now as for Dixit, Dixit is the easiest dog we have looked after. He is so chill, so fun, has a huge personality and overall we loved spending the last 4 weeks with him. We will miss him. (and have already gone back to visit!)

Our time in Golden has been amazing, and we look forward to returning someday.

Paula

Paula’s home is very comfortable and I enjoyed my stay. The cul-de-sac was very quiet and peaceful. 

Oscar & Emmy were easy to care for and in the evenings we would enjoy each others company while streaming shows on the living room TV. 

I highly recommend this sit!

Tony

Lulu was lovely — the flat is gorgeous, and Tony is responsive. However, there are a few tricky things that made this a difficult sit for me — one was that Lulu actually needs someone around pretty much 24/7 or she starts to bark and will continue to bark for hours. This hadn’t been communicated to me, and the police were called by the neighbours when I went out for dinner one night. After that, I realised she couldn’t be left alone at all and was forced to cancel plans i’d made for birthday lunches and a book fair event and stay at home pretty much all weekend. This put me in a difficult position and future sitters should be aware that you really need to be there the whole time, or have Lulu come everywhere with you, except maybe 30 minutes per day to go shopping etc. And know that she will be barking the entire time you’re gone — so make sure windows are shut and that you’re back after 30 minutes. If that sounds doable to you, then you’ll have a lovely time with Lulu — who has a lot of love to give.

Martin

What a lovely couple, was made to feel very welcomed. Excellent communication from start to finish of my time  with Martin and Marie, Ruby and Max. Time was given to show me around their lovely home & garden. My room was lovely and comfortable. Very near local attractions. 
Both Ruby and Max, adorable dogs introduced themselves. Tails hardly stop wagging, they play together wonderfully and are obedient (unless the squirrel is passing by the garden - then selective deafness lol). 
Loved the cuddles and playing, happy to return again soon.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Sarasota County, Florida?

From $20/week to $135/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Sarasota County, Florida ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.