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Reviews in Gainesville, Florida

  • “I cannot recommend Aracely enough! She is incredibly loving and genuinely cares about the animals she watches. My pet took to her right away, which gave me so much peace of mind. What I love most is how much she pays attention to the little details, she sticks perfectly to the routine, notices the s...”

    Luna · Oct 2026
    Review for Aracely Angeli

  • “I have known Matt for over 20 years and during that time he has often taken care of my dog and four cats. He has a special connection to all animals. I've observed him with his own pets as well as other people's pets. Animals readily respond to him. He has taken excellent care of my dog, who is now...”

    Norah · Sep 2026
    Review for Matthew

  • “Matthew has been pet-sitting for me for over 4 years now and has always provided quality care. He has taken care of my elderly cat, bunny and fishes incredibly well over the years and his attention to detail, flexibility and way with animals makes him one of the best pet sitters I've worked with!”

    Mona · Sep 2026
    Review for Matthew

  • “Matt lived with me for a while and took great care of my husky and my foster huskies whenever we took on some extra pups. He's a real animal lover and will give your pet the car they need. Definitely would recommend.”

    John · Sep 2026
    Review for Matthew

  • “Amazingly caring with pets. Super attentive and caring. Made sure my pet was entertained and immediately messaged me when a concern appeared.”

    Hannah · Sep 2026
    Review for Matthew

  • “Caitlin is fantastic with pets!! She has watched my guinea pig (before he passed), my dog, and my cat. They all love her!”

    Jill · Aug 2026
    Review for Caitlin

Price in Gainesville, Florida

Updated October 2026.

Pets local sitters have cared for in Gainesville, Florida

  • Happy, a pet cared for by a sitter in Gainesville, Florida

    Happy

  • Marley, a pet cared for by a sitter in Gainesville, Florida

    Marley

  • Atlas, a pet cared for by a sitter in Gainesville, Florida

    Atlas

  • Mona, a pet cared for by a sitter in Gainesville, Florida

    Mona

  • Barnabe, a pet cared for by a sitter in Gainesville, Florida

    Barnabe

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Frequently asked questions

How much do pet and dog sitters cost in Gainesville, Florida?

Typical prices on Sittsy in Gainesville, Florida: Pet Boarding: $32 per night, $224 per week for 7 nights, $960 per month for 30 nights, Day and night care: $32 per night, $224 per week for 7 nights, $960 per month for 30 nights, Dog Walking: $14 for 30 minutes or $22 per hour, $110 per week for 5 hours, $484 per month for 22 hours, and Home visits: $16 for 30 minutes or $28 per hour, $140 per week for 5 hours, $616 per month for 22 hours. Each sitter sets their own price.

How many pet sitters are there in Gainesville, Florida?

7 sitters in Gainesville, Florida offer pet care on Sittsy: Pet Boarding: 3, Day and night care: 6, Dog Walking: 7, and Home visits: 7.

When am I charged?

If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.

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Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.

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