House Sitting in Columbia
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1. Elizabeth S.
“Liz is a wonderful sitter. I have two cats that's she spends a week with every year while I go on vacation. She feeds them according to the schedule they are on while I'm home and makes sure that the liter boxes are clean. She spends time with them everyday. I use to worry how the boys would be when I got home before and now I know I can go and not worry cause they are in good hands. Highly recommended if you want someone who cares about the animals as if they are own.”
2. kathryn s.
“We felt very comfortable having Kate stay with our 2 pups. One is 9 months and very active. She even made him an enrichment toy to keep him mentally stimulated. We will be booking again with her!”
3. Tiffany R.
“Tiffany is wonderful. Very proactive, lots of communication, so attentive with our girls, and she is really fun to talk to. A great added bonus! We will definitely have her with us again.”
4. Elena G.
“Elena is a passionate professional and did an outstanding job taking care of our 2-1/2 yr old female Doberman. We highly recommend Elena for overnight dog sitting or walking and will not hesitate to hire her again. We are grateful to find such a kind and thoughtful sitter who is knowledgable and respectful in every aspect of performing her job. Thank you Elena! We appreciate you!”
5. Orion & Alex M.
“Orion took great care of our two old dogs while we were away. He was able to manage their demanding food and medicine schedule with easy. The dogs seemed rested and happy and I know they were glad to be able to stay in their own house. We will definitely book Orion again for future trips!”
6. Brien F.
“Brien was amazing! We have a special needs dog that requires medications three times a day. Brien was up for the challenge and took the best care of our bubba. Great communication while we were away and our house looked great upon returning home. It was so nice having some peace of mind while we were away. We will definitely ask Brien to come back!”
7. Shannon E V.
“As always, Shannon did an amazing job with our dogs! She took care of our puppies while we were in the hospital having our first child and having her there to watch them, gave us such peace of mind! She gave us lots of updates and lots of pictures. Thank you, !”
8. Sarah M.
“Sarah was great housesitting for our pup and cat. We loved the photos and it was clear that our dog and cat had their playtime and cuddles and were well looked after.”
9. Annie D.
“Annie was so wonderful with Sunny -- giving lots of love and keeping us up-to-date with photos and messages. It was our first time away from Sunny and Annie made it easy. Thank you!!!”
10. Amber R.
“Amber was wonderful with our dog Hunter. Hunter warmed up to her in no time and they spent a nice three days together! We would highly recommend her.”
11. Julianna B.
“Juliana did a wonderful job watching my two pets. One temperamental cat and a lovable energetic Aussie. I felt confident leaving them in her care . Thank you again Juliana 😀”
12. Kathleen L.
“Kathy was absolutely amazing. She watched my two small dogs over the weekend. She is kind, patient and keeps in touch throughout. I have an elderly dog which can be challenging, but she handles every situation with care and understanding. Kathy was even so kind as the bring in our packages and the trash can (we have a very long driveway). I highly recommend Kathy. She was the perfect house/dog-sitter.”
13. Kelly M.
“She did a great job watching my baby! Very sweet and trustworthy! And kept me updated with pictures and videos of my baby girl rogue every night!”
14. Savannah S.
“Savannah was wonderful, I would highly recommend her to watch your pet. She always quickly responded to me and sent pictures of my pet to let me know they were comfortable and happy staying at home. I will definitely use her services again without hesitation.”
15. Cierra C.
“Cierra was a great sitter for our three high energy (and relatively high anxiety) dogs. Cierra sent regular photos and came prepared for the meet and greet and dealt well with some of our dogs who sometimes have problems meeting with new people. We would absolutely use Cierra again!”
16. Stephen S.
“Stephen took amazing care of my dogs and my home while I was away. He provided lots pictures and updates of my dogs while I was gone. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone who needs a reliable pet sitter.”
17. Carla A.
“Absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. So many photos and updates on our dog-- every day! We could tell she was cared for and loved. Would recommend Carla to any and every one needing their pet's care managed while they're away!”
18. Rebecca G.
“Becky is the best! From the immediate response, helping a first-time user through the process, providing a wonderful, safe environment for our furry kids, she provided an exceptional experience. It’s hard to be separated from your family and she made sure that we stayed connected through frequent pictures and updates. We were concerned that they would not adjust and would be stressed after they were dropped off, but they seemed very “at home” and adjusted well from the start. They were social and friendly and cuddly and happy. They didn’t want to leave.”
19. Luzymar R.
“Oh my goodness, Luzzy was the most amazing Cat Sitter ever. My kitty cat was in love with her and I trusted her completely. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her, and I would highly recommend her.”
20. Doreen H.
About: I have had many pets growing up. I currently have 3 cats and 2 dogs. I can board your pets or go to your home. I offer walking, playing, feeding, give medication, clean litter boxes. Thank you I work part time cleaning houses. I have a 13 year old daughter who is kind and sweet. She loves animals and loves to help me out. I don’t have a fenced in yard but I have a big yard. I have a lead I can put dogs on so they don’t take off or I can walk them
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House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbia on Rover as of May 2025 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of May 2025, there are 711 house sitters in Columbia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Columbia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbia have an average of 17 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Columbia.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Columbia house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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