Pet Sitting in Columbia

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy W.
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Amy W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Columbia, CT, 06237

Absolutely the best!! So loving and gives great walks..despite Augie not being well behaved. Augie loves every minute with Amy.

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Kimberly B.
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Nina F.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Lebanon, CT, 06249

About: I’ve done daily visits and taken care of a variety of pets of all different sizes. I’m prepared to work with animals of all needs and am not scared of special requests! I go to a local college during the week but I live near by and am able to drive to client’s houses. My classes have bigger gaps and would be able to visit pets between classes or before or after. I have 10 years of experience handling reptiles and have lived with dogs my whole life. My dogs go on up to 3-4 walks a day and I am able to visit a clients house to pay their pets a visit or take them for walks multiple times daily if needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey W.
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Kelsey W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Coventry, CT, 06238

Kelsey is a wonderful cat sitter! Took extra time to get the shy one to warm up to her, and gave them lots of love and attention. 100% recommend.

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Elaine H.
Sitter Profile Image: Tyler R.
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Tyler R.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
12 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Hebron, CT, 06248

Tyler was great! He took wonderful care of Arrow who can be a lot. He worked with us on the involved training and commands for Arrows day to day. We got pictures and great updates as well. Thankful to have had Tyler take care of Arrow for the drop ins each day!

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Jessica B.
Sitter Profile Image: Brittany M.
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Brittany M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Willimantic, CT, 06226

My cats enjoyed Brittany. She did a excellent job with them.

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Kenneth J.
Sitter Profile Image: Shannon E V.
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Shannon E V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Marlborough, CT, 06447

Shannon V. is awesome & I would highly recommend her for cat sitting! Thanks again Shannon - knowing you were taking care of my kitty , Maggie, made being away on vacation so much easier!

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Debi N.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephen S.
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Stephen S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
29 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Hebron, CT, 06231

Steve goes above and beyond the normal cat care tasks. He is always on time, does a thorough job and provides excellent feedback giving us peace of mind while we are away. He even brought along a laser pointer to engage them in playtime!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney S.
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Sydney S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Coventry, CT, 06238

Sydney was amazing. Not only was she able to jump in last minute she sent tons of photos and kept us updated on our babies care. Our doggies are old men now and need a bit more care and attention. She did a wonderful job!

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Sitter Profile Image: Austyn D.
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Austyn D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Bolton, CT, 06043

About: I am certified in pet first aid and CPR, and am very serious when it comes to pet care, safety, and health. I have experience in pet care through all stages (puppy - senior), and complex medical cases. Each dog and cat is an individual with their own needs, wants, and traits that need to be fulfilled and noticed. BOARDING & DAYCARE: I LOVE pet care, and providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment. I understand how important it is to choose the right person to take care of your beloved dog or cat. My primary focus will be the safety of all pets in the house. I will also make sure you feel happy and comfortable that your pet is in my homeby going through all of the details before your pets stay, and updating you with pictures and videos! **Dogs MUST be fully potty trained** DROP IN VISITS: Playing, potty, feeding, cuddling, bathing... I will do whatever needs to be done to make sure your pet is both happy and safe! PLEASE NOTE: - I work full time. On Fridays, I get home around at 1:45pm. - I will accept boarding OR daycare. I cannot accommodate both arrangements on the same days. - If you have one dog and more than one cat, I will accept them all. I will have a private, separate room for your cats. - I would like as much notice as possible to set up the pet care arrangement! I have a fenced in yard and a female dog, Sophie, who is very friendly and playful! I will always monitor them and never leave them alone without supervision. Our cats are blocked off by door at the top of stairs (they'll stay on the second floor). My previous dog, Johnny, passed away in 2024 and throughout his life he experienced health issues that required daily oral medication (epilepsy and hypothyroidism, and during the last 6 months of his life he had Cushing's Disease). I am experienced in how complicated medication and health issues are in pets. I make sure our home is a calm environment filled with toys, playtime, cuddles, and mentally stimulating activities. My goal is to do what's best for the individual dog/cat and make them feel both safe and loved! If your pet needs their own private space, there is a private room that will be changed to fit the dog or cat's needs. The set up will include toys, their own items, and washable mats on the floor that will be washed/disinfected before use. ****To ensure the safety of all pets in the household, I need to see the most recent Vet paperwork showing your pet is up to date on vaccines and does not have a contractable health issue. ****Your pet MUST NOT be aggressive. Your dog MUST be fully potty trained.

Sitter Profile Image: Madison J.
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Madison J.
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$25
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4.8 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
14 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Coventry, CT, 06238

Madison is the BEST! Our old walker moved and my husband and I scrambled to find a new walker we liked and could trust which wasn't the easiest task! Madison is reliable, responsible, very commutative, and more importantly great with our pets. Before our initial walk we communicated a lot back and fourth and I was that annoying dog mom with a million instructions. Madison was professional and handled my requests with ease including the request to - carrying around my chihuahua if necessary lol. When one of my pups was sick Madison took the liberty of cleaning up after him and even put cream on his paws!! I look forward to her rover cards and photos I receive daily. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great pet sitter. She has been my walker for the entire month and January and I already booked her for February. With Madison your pups really are in great hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cecelia P.
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Cecelia P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
6 years of experience
Columbia, CT, 06237

About: I have been taking care of dogs for 6 years and I'm excited to continue my pet sitting journey on rover. I look forward to meeting your dog and treating them like part of the family! I am available any day of the week between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm however, these hours are flexible especially for doggy day care. I have a large yard with a 100ft dog runner. However if you or your dog are uncomfortable with the runner let me know and I can leash for bathroom breaks instead.

Sitter Profile Image: Doreen H.
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Doreen H.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
6 years of experience
Columbia, CT, 06237

Doreen was great! She is so nice and took great care of my kitty. You can tell on meeting her she truly loves animals. She checked in each day on how he was doing and made sure to get over there even when bad weather was incoming. I will use her again for pet care!

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Sandra H.
Sitter Profile Image: Orion & Alex M.
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Orion & Alex M.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Willimantic, CT, 06226

They were great! Incredibly responsive, sent lots of photos of our cats while we were on vacation. Played with them and scooped the litter box. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a great cat sitter, and I’ll be booking with them again in the future!

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Christa S.
Sitter Profile Image: Anastasia N.
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Anastasia N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Willimantic, CT, 06226

Anastasia was great! Very communicative and pleasant to work with. She left my little Golden girl very happy. Thank you - I will book again !

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Sitter Profile Image: Susan B.
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Susan B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Lebanon, CT, 06249

About: BACKGROUND CHECKED & BONDED !!! I HAVE A PASSION FOR PETS.. I have had both cat and dogs for most of my life. I love animals and they are family to me. I have watched neighbors dogs and walked theirs along with my own. I will take care of yours like they are my own. I have ‘cat sat ‘ before and provide a great deal of attention to any pet in my care. You will not find a more trustworthy, responsible and caring person to leave your pet with.. I am flexible and open to times and would love to get to know your pets. I know how important your pet is to you, and they will be in the best hands possible, while in my care!! Please contact me for a meet and greet...???? I am a strong advocate of animals, involved with rescues, caring for them, and finding loving homes, especially for kittens. I have contacted local offices and reached out to lawmakers, in conjunction with Companions for Animals, The Humane Society, and SPCA. I work part-time and have flexibility within my scheduled days and hours. I have time before and after shifts. Also available to spend time in evenings. Safety is utmost important. Pet would always be on leash while taking walks and in any area that did not provide a safe fenced in area. I provide lots of cuddling and petting . I make sure that any area they are in, is free from anything that can cause harm.

Sitter Profile Image: Shannon P.
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Shannon P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Colchester, CT, 06415

We’ve been using shannon consistently for the last month and she has been wonderful. We have an anxious big 70lb girl and she absolutely adores her!!! Highly recommend using shannon for your babies!

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Sitter Profile Image: Eryn W.
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Eryn W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Colchester, CT, 06415

Eryn did an excellent job caring for my pup! She sent pictures and feedback from the visit. I will definitely be using her for the future!

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Danielle W.
Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany R.
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Tiffany R.
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$38
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Willimantic, CT, 06226

Thank you for everything, I know we probably put you in a difficult situation but you did a great job under the circumstances. I would definitely highly recommend you to all that needs a dedicated pet caretaker for your caring and professionalism. Thanks again!

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Shelvie J.
Sitter Profile Image: Cierra C.
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Cierra C.
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$17
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4.9 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
andover, CT, 06232

She is prompt dependable and relaxed with the dogs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Chrystyanna Q.
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Chrystyanna Q.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Willimantic, CT, 06226

About: I went to Highschool at Edwin O Smith where I took animal science class for four years. I then went to UConn and took a livestock animal class for a year. I have pet sitted for all types of animals from dogs and cats to goats and horses. I owned a small goat farm for 5 years as part of an FFA project learning to be an entrepreneur. I know basic veterinarian technician skills from my animal science classes. I have personally owned dogs, fish, birds, rabbits, hamsters. I have the experience to deal with more difficult animals. I will make sure your pet is in an environment that's stress free and full of cuddles. At the moment I am a stay at home mom doing online courses for accounting. Since I’m always home it’s perfect for watching pets 24/7 or going out and feeding, walking, etc.. for periods of time. At my house I have an empty barn with a huge fenced in area for pets to enjoy running free, being outside, playing fetch, or just relaxing in the shade. I also have a fenced in porch where I like to sit outside and watch the day go by with furry friends.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amy is fantastic! She treats Augie like her own. He loves her and she gives great walks!! She’s a keeper!

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Kimberly B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely the best!! So loving and gives great walks..despite Augie not being well behaved. Augie loves every minute with Amy.

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Kimberly B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Doreen did a wonderful job with my 2 cats. Daily visits, treats and making sure their needs were met. Would definitely use her again for our next trip.

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Cassie L.
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Sitters in Columbia average 5
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Columbia pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 297 pet sitters in Columbia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Columbia pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Columbia have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Columbia.

Rover makes it easy to find Columbia pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 297 pet sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Columbia, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.