Pet Sitting in Lighthouse Point FL
Looking for reliable pet sitting in Lighthouse Point FL that treats your pet like family? House and Hound Dog Walkers provides trusted in-home pet care throughout Lighthouse Point — from midday drop-in visits and dog walks to overnight pet sitting. Our insured and bonded local sitters provide feeding, medication, playtime, dog walking, GPS-tracked visits, and photo updates after every stop. Whether you’re heading up north for the season, traveling for work or vacation, or simply need an extra hand during a busy week, your pets can stay comfortable in their own home and maintain their familiar routine — while you enjoy complete peace of mind and stay connected through our easy-to-use client app.
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What to Expect from Pet Sitting in Lighthouse Point FL
Pet sitting in Lighthouse Point FL is professional in-home care from a trained, insured, and bonded local sitter — your pet stays comfortable in their own home, on their own routine, with no kennel stress or unfamiliar surroundings. Tap any section below to learn how it works, what’s included, and who benefits most.
How In-Home Pet Sitting Works
A trained local sitter comes to your Lighthouse Point home on the schedule you set — from a single midday drop-in to multiple daily visits or overnight stays. Your pet stays in their own territory, on their own routine, sleeping in their own bed. Unlike boarding facilities that force your pet into a new stressful environment, in-home pet sitting keeps everything familiar. You get GPS-tracked visits, photo updates, and a detailed report through our client app after every stop.
What's Included in Every Visit
Every visit includes fresh food and water, a walk or potty break for dogs, litter box care for cats, medication administration (oral pills, ear drops, sub-q fluids, injections), playtime and enrichment, a wellness check, and a detailed report with photos through our client app. We also handle light home care — mail collection, rotating lights and blinds, and plant watering — so your Lighthouse Point home stays lived-in and safe while you’re away.
Who Pet Sitting in Lighthouse Point Is Ideal For
Pet sitting works for a wide range of Lighthouse Point households — senior dogs needing careful medication management, shy cats who hate any change to their environment, puppies in the middle of house training, snowbirds whose companion stays home while they head north, multi-pet families needing coordinated care, and busy professionals who can’t get home for a midday potty break. Whatever your situation, we build a schedule around your pet’s routine — not the other way around.
Learn more about our pet sitting in Lighthouse Point FL
Why choose our pet sitting in Lighthouse Point FL
We are a Professional Pet Care Service
Our company is Licensed, Insured and Bonded
We have an excellent reputation and a lot of happy clients
We are available 24/7, rain and shine
All of our pet sitters are carefully screened
We GPS our dog walking and pet-sitting visits
We send you photos and videos every time
We are available by phone 24/7 all year round
All of us adore animals and are happy to take care of your babies
Pet sitting pricing in Lighthouse Point FL
Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Visits
$20 - 15-minute visit
$25 - 30-minute visit
$40 - 60-minute visit
Discounted hourly pet sitting:
$25/hour (minimum 5 hours)
There is a $5 surcharge after 7 pm or before 7 am and on weekends.
Dog boarding in the pet sitter's home
$60 /day - dogs under 25 lb
$70 /day - dogs over 25 lb
$80 /day - dogs over 100 lb
There is a $20 surcharge if your dog is not neutered, is highly energetic, an obsessive chewer, or a barker.
Overnight dog sitting in the client's home
$80/ night
$100/ night on the weekends
9 pm until 6 am. If you have dogs, we recommend two additional daytime pet visits.
24/7 care in your home:
$250/day (min 3 days)
$350/day (if less than 3 days)
How does our pet sitting in Lighthouse Point work?
Contact our office
Contact us via our website or call us 24/7 at (954)695-1404
Register as a client
We will send you a link to register as a client. Please add your pet information to your account.
Meet your local pet sitter
House and Hound Dog Walkers offer a complimentary meet and greet to meet your local pet sitter, dog walker and dog boarder.
GPS-tracked visit reports
We will send you photos and videos while we care for your pets. Our dog walking and pet sitting visits are also GPS tracked with time stamp.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lighthouse Point FL
Our insured and bonded local sitters provide in-home pet sitting throughout Lighthouse Point FL, including Venetian Isles, Lake Placid, Coral Key Harbor, Lighthouse Manor, Hillsboro Isles, and the waterfront and residential neighborhoods along Lighthouse Drive, Sample Road, Federal Highway, and Northeast 27th Avenue. If you don’t see your specific Lighthouse Point neighborhood or community listed, just ask — we provide pet sitting throughout the entire city.
Why Lighthouse Point Pet Parents Choose House and Hound Dog Walkers?
Trained & Certified
Every sitter completes our pet care certification and is trained in Pet CPR & First Aid.
Years of Experience
Backed by decades of professional pet care experience across South Florida.
Local & Personal
The same trusted local sitter every visit — never a rotating gig-app stranger.
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your complete peace of mind.
Specialty & Senior Care
Medication, senior pets, diabetic pets, and special needs handled with extra care.
Dependable, Rain or Shine
We show up every day — through Florida storms, holidays, and heat.
Who Pet Sitting in Lighthouse Point FL Is Ideal For
Pet sitting isn’t just for people traveling out of town. Here are the Lighthouse Point households who benefit most from a professional pet sitter:
- Working professionals — Long hours or commutes into Fort Lauderdale mean your pet needs a midday visit, walk, and potty break.
- Snowbirds heading north — Your pet stays comfortable in their own home while you’re away for the summer. Same sitter every visit.
- Frequent travelers — Weekend getaways, business trips, and vacations all covered — no boarding stress for your pet.
- Senior pets on medication — Oral pills, sub-q fluids, insulin injections, and other medications administered on schedule per your vet’s instructions.
- Multi-pet households — Multiple dogs, cats, or a mixed household — we handle coordinated care with flat per-visit pricing.
- Shy or anxious pets — Pets who freeze in boarding or hate carriers thrive with a calm sitter in their own familiar environment.
- Puppies in training — Frequent short visits help with potty training, socialization, and burning off puppy energy.
- Post-surgery recovery — Controlled care per your vet’s instructions for pets recovering from procedures or illness.
Meet our pet sitters in Lighthouse Point FL
Pet Sitter in Lighthouse Point FL
Hi there! If you’re looking for a dedicated pet sitter in Lighthouse Point, I’m Caroline. I have always loved dogs since I was a little girl, having two of my own—a very spunky and energetic Jack Russell Terrier and a miniature, fearless long-haired dachshund, Terra and Truffle! They were best of friends and also my best friends. From my perspective, I think it’s wonderful to have pets growing up, as it can teach you what being responsible and reliable is all about. I always think of it as my first and favorite job :). Feeding and walks were my responsibilities, and having that instilled in me gave me confidence and a sense of purpose.
Moving forward many years later, I started a pet sitting service of my own, and I accumulated some wonderful clientele. My services included daily walking visits, feedings, general grooming such as brushing, bathing, and teeth cleaning. If medication was needed, I would distribute that too. Sometimes I stayed in clients’ homes if the dogs were more comfortable, and I also offered boarding for small breeds in my home for overnight or weekend stays. I would always treat the dogs as my own, letting them sleep in bed with me and giving them lots of cuddles on the couch to make them feel as comfortable and at home as possible.
If you’re searching for a reliable and loving pet sitter in Lighthouse Point, I’d be thrilled to provide the care your pets deserve. My favorite thing about working with dogs is their unconditional love and affection, and if you’re a dog lover, you know exactly what I’m talking about—they are our little fur angels on earth. Whether it’s daily walks or overnight stays, I would love to assist in making each and every dog I walk or sit feel right at home. As a dedicated pet sitter in Lighthouse Point, I look forward to meeting you all through House and Hound. Thanks and love dogs!
Complete Pet Care Services in Lighthouse Point FL
Pet sitting is just one of the services we offer in Lighthouse Point. Whether you need daily dog walks while you’re at work or private in-home dog boarding while you’re traveling — the same insured and bonded team handles it all.
Dog Walking in Lighthouse Point FL
Need a midday walk while you’re at work? Our insured and bonded dog walkers provide GPS-tracked walks, potty breaks, and one-on-one attention with the same trusted local walker every visit — never a rotating stranger.
Dog Boarding in Lighthouse Point FL
Prefer a real home over a chaotic kennel? Our private in-home dog boarding places your dog with a background-checked host — no cages, no pack chaos, just calm, home-style care.
Cat Sitting in Lighthouse Point FL
Cats hate travel and stress in boarding — that’s why our in-home cat sitting keeps them in their own quiet territory with feeding, litter care, medication, and quiet companionship from a trained cat sitter.
Pet Sitting in Lighthouse Point FL — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pet sitting in Lighthouse Point FL cost?
Our Lighthouse Point pet sitting rates start at $20 for a 15-minute drop-in visit, $25 for 30 minutes, and $40 for a full hour. Overnight pet sitting in your home is $80/night weekdays and $100/night on weekends. Dog boarding at our sitter’s home is $60/day for dogs under 25 lb and $70/day for dogs over 25 lb. All visits include feeding, dog walking, medication, playtime, GPS-tracked photo updates, and light home care — no hidden fees.
What's included in every Lighthouse Point pet sitting visit?
Every visit includes fresh food and water, a walk or potty break for dogs, litter box care for cats, medication administration, playtime and enrichment, a wellness check, and a detailed report with photos through our client app. We also handle light home care — mail collection, rotating lights and blinds, and plant watering — so your Lighthouse Point home stays lived-in and safe while you’re away.
Will I have the same pet sitter every visit?
Yes. Unlike gig-app services like Rover or Wag, House and Hound Dog Walkers assigns you a primary local sitter plus one backup for coverage. Your pets get the same trusted person every visit — someone they recognize and trust — not a rotating stranger. This is especially important for shy pets, seniors on medication, and multi-pet households where routine matters.
Are your Lighthouse Point pet sitters insured and bonded?
Yes. House and Hound Dog Walkers is fully insured and bonded. Every sitter on our Lighthouse Point team is background-checked, trained in Pet CPR and First Aid, and covered under our business liability policy. We are also fully licensed as a company.
Can your sitters give medication?
Yes. Our Lighthouse Point pet sitters routinely administer oral pills, transdermal ear gels, sub-q fluids for chronic kidney disease, insulin injections for diabetic pets, and other medications per your vet’s written instructions. Every dose is logged with a time stamp in your visit report.
How do I book pet sitting in Lighthouse Point and is there a meet & greet?
Every new Lighthouse Point client starts with a complimentary meet & greet at your home. Your sitter comes over, meets your pets, walks through the care routine, reviews medications and feeding, and answers all your questions. No booking is confirmed until you feel completely comfortable. For scheduling, 1-2 weeks notice is ideal — during snowbird season (November-April) and major holidays we fill up fast.
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