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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria T.
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Victoria T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
571 reviews
198 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Victoria was so great with our two anxious pups! She was calm, friendly and we loved receiving plenty of pictures and updates while we were away. We can’t wait to use Victoria again in the future!

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Katie D.
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Thea M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
682 reviews
160 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Thea did an amazing job with my two cats! She was very thorough, gave great updates, and gave me lots of peace of mind while away. I highly recommend her!

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Taylor T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Taylor was prompt in her replies, even when I did a last minute booking! She was great with the kiddos, they were taken care of very well. My dog Vali got nice walks and lots of pets. Taco, my cat definitely appreciated the timely meals 😆, churu treats ☺️ and play time. Definitely will continue with her for future bookings.

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Leann H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
199 reviews
52 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, OH, 43212

Leann was a wonderful caretaker for my pup! She took excellent care, helped him take his medication, and made sure he got plenty of outside time. We got daily pictures to help put us at ease. She even gave love to our cat and brought in our packages without being asked! Highly recommend!

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Sara Z.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43201

About: I grew up in a family with three dogs of our own, so caring for animals has always been a natural and joyful part of my life. I’ve been pet sitting since I was young and truly love getting to know each pet’s unique personality, routines, and little quirks. What sets me apart is the genuine care and patience I bring to every visit — I treat every pet like they’re my own, making sure they feel safe, loved, comfortable, and happy while you’re away. As a medical student on clinical rotations, my schedule varies week to week, which actually allows me flexibility to dedicate meaningful time to pet care. My weekends are consistently open, making me available for longer visits, walks, or overnight care. During the week, my availability depends on my specific rotation, but I plan ahead carefully and only accept bookings when I know I can give pets the time, attention, and consistency they deserve. When caring for pets in a client’s home, my goal is to keep their routine feeling as normal, comfortable, and stress-free as possible. I know how much pets thrive on familiarity, so I take time to learn their schedules, favorite activities, and little comforts that help them feel secure while you’re away. I’m attentive to leash safety, feeding instructions, medications, and home security, and I always respect your space as if it were my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Mattea L.
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Mattea L.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Very pleased with the care that Mattea provided for my cat Faye while I was gone this past week. I will definitely book her again. She was great!

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Kristen B.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Kristen takes really good care of my puppy Milo and even makes sure to take him out again after playing knowing that he might have to pee.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ioana C.
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Ioana C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
204 reviews
84 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Milo Grogan, Columbus, OH, 43211

My senior dog Legend had such a great time with Ioana! Ioana also took the best pictures of him while checking in on him. I would book again 1,000%

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Sitter Profile Image: Emma T.
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Emma T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

Emma took wonderful care of our dog and cat and kept us updated with photos and messages. We felt completely at ease knowing our babies were in such great hands. Highly recommend booking Emma!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth S.
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Elizabeth S.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43202

About: My family has had pets my entire life, including cats, dogs, a rabbit, and even chickens. I have supported their needs to the best of my abilities, ensuring that they have all gotten the care they deserve. I have also volunteered at an animal shelter and a horse farm, so I am well versed in animal care in a more professional setting. Lastly, I have taken care of my neighbor's animals while she was on vacation which has given me the experience of learning pet care in a more casual setting. I am a busy college student, but I always have time for a walk or a play date! However, I am typically most available in the mornings and some evenings. I am available on weekends depending on the week. I will always treat your pets with respect wherever we are, whether it be in your home or on a walk. I will also ensure their safety while out and about, so your furbaby is safe and sound with me!

Sitter Profile Image: Taylor G.
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Taylor G.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43212

It was so nice to be able to enjoy a day out and know that my dog was taken care of just how I would! He got a nice walk, dinner, play time, and I received plenty of pictures. I really appreciate how kind and great at communicating Taylor is and would definitely have her look after my dog again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sadie-Jean W.
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Sadie-Jean W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Outstanding caretaker - would give 10/5 if possible. Followed my instructions to the T and went significantly above and beyond keeping my kitties engaged and enriched while I was traveling.

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Sitter Profile Image: JoVonna M.
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JoVonna M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
190 reviews
53 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Central, Columbus, OH, 43219

JoVonna was amazing and helpful! It made our trip easy knowing that she was taking good care of our cat! We got daily photos and Margo seemed to be very happy to have a new friend.

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Kelly E.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
19 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Kelly was great with my cat Beale. I appreciated the picture updates, and I had peace of mind knowing my cat was getting taken care of while I was away.

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Rachel B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
17 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43201

Rachel was so great with my kitten and I know he was happy to see her. She helped me out with a last minute request after I had a cancellation and followed everything I asked for perfectly.

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Kelly I.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Harrison West, COLUMBUS, OH, 43201

Dependable, great communication, and has been amazing working with my puppy who can be a bit shy and sassy. Both the older dog and puppy just love Kelly!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maggie A.
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Maggie A.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

Maggie was excellent with my cat who can be a bit shy with new people. Quick, clear communication. Will definitely have Maggie care for my girl again! :)

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Eric K.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

We had a last minute booking with Eric! He was great! He did everything asked, and very easy to communicate with.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jackson S.
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Jackson S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Jackson was a wonderful sitter. He gave me updates and I would definitely have him watch my fur baby again

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariya A.
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Mariya A.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

Mariya was fantastic caring for my elderly dog! She was able to take my request on very short notice and took great care of him while I was away! Thank you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Iona is the best! She’s helped us out so many times and we will continue to book with her! When our sweet older cat seemed a little off, she promptly reached out and took great care of her.

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molly s.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel took great care of our cats when we were away! It’s clear that she loves animals and she made sure to give our cats playtime and affection every day. She went above and beyond our expectations - she even vacuumed the area around the litter box so we didn’t come home to a messy apartment. Will absolutely book again!

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Michele F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thea is a favorite in our family. I have 3 cats and 2 are very shy but Thea makes them so comfortable and brings them out of their shells. In addition, Thea follows all notes and directions and is a pro at pet care. She takes this job very seriously and it shows. We love our pets so much and I cannot begin to describe the relief we feel when we know someone like Thea is taking care of them while we travel 💖💖💖💖

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Cheyenne F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Arabella is amazing! She took up a last minute job to check in on my cat for over five days, administering his oral medication as well as general care tasks. I recieved lots of updates and great pictures of him along the way, and she was very professional and respectful of my home. My cat adores her and your pets will, too!

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Holly B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sadie was a great sitter for our kitties! She has attention to detail in taking care of the cats, very attentive to our instructions. She played with the kitties a lot and gave them lots of cuddles. She gave us lots of pictures and a thorough summary every day.

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Marjorie F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Isabel was super helpful in watching over our cats for us while we took a trip out of state. She was super reliable and sent us many pictures of our kitties which really helped us when we missed them.

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Savannah A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Always does an amazing job and communicates very well. My flight got cancelled and was able to come an extra day last minute as well

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Erin S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie was amazing with my cats! She understands their behavior and is willing to help out in any way you need. I will definitely be using her in the future.

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Lauren J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I have consistently used Heather for the past 2 years to check in on my cat whenever I am out of town. She is kind, helpful, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her!

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Hana A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsive, sends lots of pictures which we love. They were both great and will definitely use them again in the future!

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Alicia S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Another great experience with Emma taking care of our four elderly cats! They absolutely adore her and we have such peace of mind leaving them in her capable hands.

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Cathleen P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen did an amazing job with the cats once again, she’s our first call for any cat sitting we need!

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DrewWarren M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer is the best. Requested drop in visits for my cat at the last minute and she stepped up as usual. Figured out what to do even when I forgot to leave a note! Highly recommend!

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Sharon G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia is so sweet and took such wonderful care of my cat! Every other picture my cat, Tripp, was in her lap and obviously so happy to see her! Can’t recommend her enough!

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Emma T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I have been a repeat client of Emily’s. My cat Odin loves the care and attention he receives from her. Highly recommend Emily for your petsitting needs!

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Kamille B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tori is wonderful! She is so kind, caring, and responsive. I’m sure that our cat, Hormoz, had a great, fun weekend with Tori!

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haniye s.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat loves when Taylor visits. She is kind to him and treats him as if he was her own pet and communicates well with updates. Highly recommend Taylor for her pet services!

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Kamille B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tavishi does more than go "above and beyond" for our cats, but loves them as her own! I don't know what we would do without her as our cat sitter, she is fantastic! She is absolutely the best!!

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Jenny B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

While not an expectation, Melanie was able to add on one day with less than 12 hours notice because I got stranded in Chicago when my flight was cancelled! She has checked on my kitties millions of times and I would always recommend her, but really appreciated her willingness to help on short notice this time. ❤️

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Adrienne B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Austin is so good with our shy boy! It’s seriously the biggest relief to know Leo is not only taken care of but is also happy!!

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Ashley W.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $18 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 33 cat sitters in Columbus. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Columbus.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Columbus cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 33 cat sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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