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Sitter Profile Image: Nick L.
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Nick L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“I appreciate Nick so much! I needed a pretty last-minute booking while traveling down to Columbia to visit family, and he accepted Mateo within just an hour or two. He took such great care of him and sent me pictures throughout his stay, which I really appreciated. Even within the first 10 minutes, I texted to check on Mateo, and Nick reassured me that he was doing great and that he was enjoying his company. His communication was amazing, and he really took the extra steps to make sure Mateo was comfortable and well taken care of. As someone with a reactive dog, I’m VERY particular about who I trust to watch him, so I’m really glad I found Nick. Anytime I’m traveling to Columbia and need someone to watch Mateo, Nick will definitely be my first choice!”

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Cierra S.
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Jud & Nicole B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
19 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“Jud and Nicole were very responsive and accommodating. Dexter loves staying with them with all the love and attention he gets. We highly recommend Jud and Nicole!”

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Lindsey & Aaron G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 169 reviews
69 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29212

“Lindsey and Aaron are our go to dog sitters! They’re always so happy to watch our dog and she loves going to their house! We get lots of updates while we’re gone and I know she is well-loved and taken care of. She gets along great with their sweet dogs and always returns happy once we can finally convince her to come back home with us. I highly recommend you book Lindsay and Aaron the next time you need a dog sitter!”

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Ashley L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“Ashley was wonderful. Zena was right at home. I truly appreciate the care and attention Ashley and her family provided for Zena while we were out. I definitely recommend her for anyone needing a caring sitter for their pet. Thank you, Ashley!”

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Sara-Bess W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29212

About: I have experience working in animal rescue, fostering, basic training, and complex medical maintenance for both dogs and cats. I have fostered over 100 dogs in ten years and owned two heart dogs and three beloved cats, all who had complicated medical conditions that required daily management. Pets are family to me and deserve the best care and consideration. I am currently on sabbatical and looking to fill my days with happy time with pets though walks, play, and just quality time. I’m available every day 11 am to 6 pm. Two days notice is required for both dog walking or dog check-in requests. I have a fenced in back yard and crates, along with dog safe toys, doggy gates, and non slip mats throughout the house for better traction for older dogs.

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Nontombe B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 336 reviews
111 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“Nontombe was SO accommodating!! Daily updates with pictures and videos. Very good with dogs I know mine had such a good experience. Highly recommend!”

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Kari B.
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$40
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4.6 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“Kari took such good care of our boy for a few weeks while we were house hunting! She took pictures often and sent us constant updates! We are grateful!”

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Alyssa C.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29072

“She’s amazing and takes really good care of my dog, keeps my update with pictures of 2 of them playing with each other. Will come to her again in the future!”

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Kayla F.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
24 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Blythewood, SC, 29229

“Kayla was the best with our family dog, Lucy! You could tell she took loving care of her and treated her incredibly well. We will be using her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aiko V.
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Aiko V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
25 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

“We needed a sitter for our dog for a few hours while attending a graduation and we did not know anyone in the area. We found Aiko on Rover and everything worked out perfectly! Our dog can be nervous about going with someone new but she very quickly decided that Aiko would be a good friend. Aiko shared some pictures to let us know all was good and we were able to enjoy the graduation”

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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29170

“This was my first time using a sitter for Buddy. Niagara was amazing. Sending videos pictures and text, allowing me to share in Buddys’ stay. I would absolutely use her again and also refer her to others. Niagara thanks for loving, protecting , caring and servicing Buddy and me!! We’ll see you again!!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie B.
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Stephanie B.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Chapin, SC, 29036

“Simeon had a wonderful time again! He didn’t even want to leave this time lol! Stephanie is absolutely amazing and I’m so happy I found a home away from home for my baby!”

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Assatta H.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
15 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“We use Assatta often when we head out of town. She sends constant updates, is extremely accommodating, and takes wonderful care of our dog! If you looking for someone to trust with your dog Assatta is who you need!”

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Jillian B.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
41 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29073

“Jillian was nice and very responsive! Listened to the needs and took care of the dog. The house has good indoor and outdoor area for the dogs.”

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Jianna J.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“Jianna was amazing. My dog was happy, I really appreciate her patience and understanding. We had a rough time finding a sitter thru this app, but Gianna came thru! My dog was well taken care of. I even caught walking down the steps!(which she never does do to her leg) but she came down so happy and playful. Thank you so much Jianna”

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle S.
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Danielle S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“Danielle was great! She was flexible, easy to work with, and sent plenty of pictures!! 10/10 would recommend”

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Kasey M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29170

“Kasey was amazing!! I needed a sitter last minute and she was more than accommodating! She is very communicative and sends lots of pictures and updates, which made me feel more at ease. I would highly recommend her!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra A.
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Kendra A.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Blythewood, SC, 29016

“Kendra is great and an absolute life saver. I experienced a leak in my apartment in the middle of the night and was told that I must evacuate for the next day. I hit Kendra up about 12-1am about services for that day and she replied by 6am the next morning! She was great with my cat, Cheeks. She has a beautiful home that I felt comfortable leaving my cat with her. She’s kind, prompt with responses, and even sent pictures of my pet throughout the day. I would recommend her services and I will be using her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenny C.
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Jenny C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 110 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29073

“Jenny was absolutely LOVELY!! She sent us many pictures throughout the day and informed us on how he was doing. Our pup had a great time with her and her kiddos. She is also extremely responsive. We would recommend her to anyone!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kira N.
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Kira N.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29073

“Kira is the best. My dogs are excited to go for a stay. She goes the extra mile in love and care plus she washed my dogs bed when he had an accident. We are so lucky to have her as our sitter.”

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Carol and Tom were wonderful and took great care of Zoe! She loved her time (vacation) there and getting to play with Gus! We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing she was well cared for!

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Danielle C.
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Always a great experience with Carol and Tom. I always feel at ease leaving my furry baby with them!

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Julie B.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Ballentine home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Ballentine.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Ballentine sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in SC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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