POLISCOPE
Back to feed
NewsWSVN 7 MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Investigation underway after dog dies while in care of Rover sitter

A North Miami Beach woman is seeking answers after her French bulldog died while under the supervision of a pet sitter booked through the app Rover. Hollywood Police are currently investigating the incident, and Rover has deactivated the sitter's account.

animal welfarepolice investigationconsumer protectionpet services
Read the full story at WSVN 7 Miami

Why It Matters

The incident highlights the risks associated with third-party pet care platforms and has triggered an active police investigation into the circumstances of the animal's death.

Key Facts

  • Hollywood Police are conducting an investigation into the death of a dog that occurred while in the care of a sitter.
  • The dog owner, Kaylynn Ackeret, left her two dogs with a sitter booked through the Rover app on a Friday night.
  • The sitter informed the owner on Saturday morning that the dog, Prince, had died.
  • Rover has deactivated the sitter's account, preventing them from booking new stays or communicating with users.
  • Rover has reimbursed the owner for the cost of the stay and offered to cover eligible veterinary and aftercare expenses.
  • As of Wednesday afternoon, no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the incident.
  • The sitter declined to comment when approached by reporters.

Who's Mentioned

otherPrince“A 4-year-old French bulldog that died while in the care of a sitter.”organizationRover“The pet care platform used to book the sitter.”otherKing“The brother of the deceased dog, who was also in the sitter's care.”personKaylynn Ackeret“Owner of the deceased dog, Prince.”organizationHollywood Police“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”organization7News“The news outlet reporting on the story.”