Pet sitting in Sebastian: who we trust.
Sebastian is a town that's always coming and going — anglers chasing tournaments, boaters off to the Inlet, families heading north for the summer. Here's the sitter we trust to look after your animals while you're gone.
We're a Sebastian company. Our office, our training kitchen, and most of our crew live within ten minutes of the Inlet — so we hear this question constantly from clients in the Highlands, around Riverview Park, and out along the Roseland corridor: “Who do you use for the dogs when you're away?” In a town this small, a recommendation has to be one we'd stake our own name on. This one is.
Sebastian living means a lot of leaving and coming back. A long weekend at Sebastian Inlet, a week on the water, a whole summer up north away from the heat. Boarding a pet for every one of those trips gets expensive fast — and it's hard on the animal. Keeping them home, on their own schedule, with a professional checking in, is almost always the kinder and easier call.
Wanderlust Elite Pet Services
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 in Sebastian and across the Treasure Coast, they're who we send our own clients to.
Independent business — not affiliated with Captain Duster. We recommend them because our own clients keep thanking us for it.
Made for Sebastian
Built around a boater's schedule
Life here doesn't run nine-to-five. A charter leaves before sunrise; a tournament weekend stretches into Monday; the boat trip you planned for three days becomes five when the fish are biting. A good sitter works around that — early-morning feedings before you launch, a midday drop-in, a late check while you're still out on the water.
And Sebastian homes have their own quirks. The Highlands' screened lanais let pets roam between inside and out; the older riverfront places north of CR-512 have doggie routines built around big yards. Wanderlust sorts all of that out up front at the free Meet & Greet, so by the time you're backing the trailer down the ramp, your pet's day is already handled.
Why it matters
A professional sitter beats boarding
They stay home
Same bed, same smells, same routine. Sebastian 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
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
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.
Good to know
Pet sitting in Sebastian: FAQs
Does Captain Duster offer pet sitting?+
Is a pet sitter better than boarding?+
Is Wanderlust Elite Pet Services insured and certified?+
How do I book a pet sitter in Sebastian?+
Can a sitter handle early feedings before a fishing charter?+
Pair a trusted sitter with a spotless home.
We clean Sebastian homes every week. Get your place fresh for your return.