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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Hollywood Police Investigating Death of Dog Under Care of Sitter

A North Miami Beach woman is seeking answers after her French bulldog died while being watched by a sitter booked through the app Rover. Hollywood Police are currently investigating the incident, and the sitter's account has been deactivated by the platform.

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Why It Matters

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

Key Facts

  • Hollywood Police are conducting an active investigation into the death of a dog while in the care of a sitter.
  • The dog, a 4-year-old French bulldog named Prince, died while the owner was out of town.
  • The sitter was booked through the pet care application Rover.
  • 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.
  • No criminal charges have been filed as of Wednesday afternoon.
  • The owner reported that the sitter claimed the dog died from overheating.
  • The owner's other dog, King, was recovered safely by a friend.

Who's Mentioned

otherPrince“A 4-year-old French bulldog that died while in the care of a sitter.”organizationRover“The pet care app used to book the sitter.”otherKing“The brother of the deceased dog, who survived.”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.”