Local recommendation · Treasure Coast

Pet sitting on the coast: who we trust.

Traveling and need someone you trust with your pets? Here's our go-to recommendation for professional, insured pet sitting — with a dedicated local guide for Sebastian and Vero Beach.

By the Captain Duster crew·Updated June 2026·3 min read

We're a house cleaning crew, not a pet sitter — but our clients ask us constantly who to trust with their animals while they travel. After hearing the same happy reviews again and again, we have one clear answer.

Our #1 pickTrusted local pet sitter

Wanderlust Elite Pet Services

Award winner

Best Pet Sitter in Vero Beach — 2026

Named “Best of 2026” by BusinessRate, ranked from verified Google reviews.

Founded by Phyllis Turner — a U.S. Air Force veteran — Wanderlust treats every animal with the same love, patience, and attention they give their own pets. For pet sitting across the Treasure & Space Coast, they're who we send our own clients to.

Bonded & insuredCertified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)Certified Fear Free ProfessionalPet CPR & First Aid certifiedAnnual background checksVeterinarian & rescue recommended

Visit Wanderlust (772) 494-9733

Independent business — not affiliated with Captain Duster. We recommend them because our own clients keep thanking us for it.

Local guides

Pet sitting where you live

Pet sitting in Sebastian

Our home town — built around a boater's schedule.

Read the guide

Pet sitting in Vero Beach

For snowbirds, beachside homes & long absences.

Read the guide

Why it matters

A professional sitter beats boarding

They stay home

Same bed, same smells, same routine. Pets are calmer in the place they already know than in a strange kennel.

Less stress, fewer germs

No kennel cough, no anxious nights surrounded by barking strangers. Just their normal day, minus you for a bit.

One-on-one attention

A dedicated sitter focuses on your animal — feeding, walks, meds and cuddles — not a room full of pets at once.

Services

What Wanderlust offers

In-home pet sitting

Your pets stay in their own space.

Dog walking

Daily walks on their normal schedule.

Drop-in visits

Feeding, litter, fresh water & playtime.

Extended travel care

Full peace of mind while you're away.

The people

A team that gives back

Beyond the credentials, Phyllis and her team — including Ashley, who joined in 2024 — volunteer with HALO No-Kill Rescue and foster kittens. That's exactly the kind of people you want caring for your animals.

Next step

How to get started

Free Meet & Greet

Start with a complimentary visit

Wanderlust offers a free 30–45 minute Meet & Greet before any service, so you and your pets can get comfortable first. Reach out on their website or give them a call to set it up.

wanderlustelitepet.com · (772) 494-9733

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Good to know

Pet sitting FAQs

Does Captain Duster offer pet sitting?+

No — Captain Duster is a house cleaning company. When our clients ask us who to trust with their pets on the Treasure & Space Coast, we point them to Wanderlust Elite Pet Services: a bonded, insured, and certified local pet sitter.

Is a pet sitter better than boarding?+

For most pets, yes. An in-home sitter keeps your animal in its own space with its normal routine, food, and comfort — far less stressful than a boarding facility, with no exposure to kennel illness and one-on-one attention.

Is Wanderlust Elite Pet Services insured and certified?+

Yes. Wanderlust is bonded and insured, a Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) through Pet Sitters International, a Certified Fear Free Professional, Pet CPR & First Aid certified, and runs annual background checks.

How do I book a pet sitter on the Treasure & Space Coast?+

Visit wanderlustelitepet.com or call (772) 494-9733. They offer a free 30–45 minute Meet & Greet before any service so you and your pets can get comfortable first.

Come home to clean, too

Pair a trusted sitter with a spotless home.

We clean Treasure & Space Coast homes every week. Get your place fresh for your return.

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