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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
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
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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Sebastian G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“Sebastian and family did wonderful job caring for and loving our dog like family ! I will definitely use them in the future thank you Sebastian”

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Michelle E.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
8 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“She was wonderful with Spike! It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was being so well cared for while we were away. Her 3-year-old absolutely loved him, which was one of the sweetest parts of the whole experience. Spike was a little shy about eating at first, so she actually hand-fed him his breakfast until he felt comfortable enough to eat. That told me everything I needed to know about how loved and cared for he was while we were gone. Spike came home happy and clearly very comfortable with his stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will absolutely be reaching out to her again the next time we need someone to keep him. Highly recommend!”

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Kayla F.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
23 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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Stacey F.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 154 reviews
56 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29072

“Stacey and her family are very loving. Abby had a wonderful experience. She sent pictures which made us feel at ease. Definitely would book her again”

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Hannah K.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
10 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29203

“Harvey and Cooper had a blast. Hannah was wonderful always let me know how the boys were doing and sent me tons of pictures. I really appreciate you checking in the night after we pick the boys up.”

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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 was amazing. I didn’t have to worry about my baby girl and was able to focus on my Army training. My pup came back better than she left after the grooming services Kendra provided. Trust me you will want to ask about those. Thank you, Mrs Kendra! Pepper will be happy to come back during my next field training.”

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Kathy B.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

“Kathy was really great and sent regular updates regarding Winnie. She made sure Winnie ate even when she was nervous. Thank you so much for helping my baby!”

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Orlena S.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29229

“Orlena. Was amazing with our two year old mini poodle. She kept plenty of videos and pictures coming. She is such a sweetheart. We already spoke with her in regards to another booking.”

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Eleftherios & Nicole T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29170

“Eleftherios and Nicole were exceptional. They made my dog feel right at home. He has had issues with anxiety while staying at kennels, but he did great being in their home. I really appreciated all the updates and pictures throughout his stay! Thank you both so much!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Raquel J.
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Raquel J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 101 reviews
43 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29229

“First time boarding and it went amazing. Coco came home happy, relaxed, and content, and the sitter even did a little Thanksgiving photo shoot with her. I felt very comfortable the whole time thanks to the regular updates and would definitely book again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael P.
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Michael P.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 163 reviews
59 repeat clients
39 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

“I'd recommend Michael to anyone. We were first time Rover users and a little nervous. He suggested a meet and greet before we committed to the appointment; we accepted and got a great vibe from the start. Our dog is older and has some personality quirks and a little separation anxiety. Michael and his wife were able to easily deal with her and show her a good time, keeping us updated daily with pics and texts. They accommodated Birdie's preferred sleeping arrangements and gave her plenty of opportunity to socialize with people and other dogs in a low stress environment, which was a huge reason we didn't want to send her to a typical kennel/pet spa. Additionally, Birdie had some minor stomach issues while we were out of town and they kept us informed and updated and gave us a reliable opinion on if/when she should be taken to a vet. They watched Birdie for a week and we got her back happy and healthy, and we wouldn't hesitate to send her to them again in the future.”

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Janece & Matthew S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 457 reviews
197 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29223

“5 stars all the way. Every time! So nice and professional and genuinely caring, and we can tell when we drop him off and from all the pictures they send every day that our dog loves being with them!”

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Cory & Stacey S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29073

“Honey has stayed with Cory and Stacey before and has a great time with them. They send pictures that show that she is comfortable with them in their home. I don’t worry about her, I know she is well taken care of.”

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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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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

“We were incredibly lucky finding Stephanie, she was able to take care of my golden retriever at the last minute and it was the best thing that could happen to my yogi and to us, Stephanie has 2 friendly doggies who kept Yogi entertained this was actually the first time yogi didn’t want to leave when we picked him up, she kept us updated, sent us multiple pictures and was very responsive, I could tell she has good knowledge about dogs, I would definitely leave my pup with her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Chloe A.
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Chloe A.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“We were so pleased with our booking with Chloe. We appreciated the pictures during the time our pup was boarded .”

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Sitter Profile Image: Debbie J.
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Debbie J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 636 reviews
315 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

“Debbie has been watching our two boxers for years. After moving to North Carolina for a new job we often drive out of our way to her house whenever we drive south. Our dogs love Debbie! She is very caring to our senior dogs and sends us pictures and updates daily. We always know our dogs are in good hands when she watches them.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Destinee B.
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Destinee B.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29072

“Destinee took great care of our puppy! She sent us pictures daily. It was a relief to know that our newest addition was so well taken care of!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Beatriz S.
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Beatriz S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29229

“Beatriz was so great with Zeus and Zoey. We wanted someone that would give them their undivided attention and she did just that. She also had a huge yard and patio area which is great for them to run around in. She sent us lots of pics and updates which I also appreciated. I’d definitely recommend trusting her with your pups and I would definitely use her again next time I go out of town.”

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Corinne was fabulous! She sent pictures and kept us updated throughout the weekend, will definitely book her again!

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Mollie E.
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Super accommodating and easy to work with! She was super sweet and helpful while I was rushing after a major change of my plans!

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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 Bookman 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 Bookman.

<b>Tip:</b> 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 Bookman 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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