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“We have had Nikki watch our two cats a couple of times now, and we have no intention of looking for anyone else. Nikki is loved by the cats, and always gets one of our cats his meds (no matter how stubborn he is). Nikki is nothing short of awesome”
“I am so glad I found Denssy! She is an absolute gem. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my two boys in her care. She leaves detailed notes and takes the best pictures! I can tell my boys enjoy her visits. She is also always on time and does a great job communicating any schedule conflicts. She’s definitely someone who I will be using in the future.”
“This was our first time using Rover, and Delaney was amazing!! Our kitties were well taken care of and we were able to have a ton of peace of mind while traveling. We HIGHLY recommend Delaney for all your pet watching needs. She is thorough, thoughtful, and went above and beyond.”
“Angela was incredibly thorough in her updates and was attentive in my pet's care. She was also flexible in scheduling and willing to assist with pet care with not much advance notice. I would definitely recommend Angela and am planning to use her services again.”
“My first booking, and Kayla made me feel at ease about the process. She is easy going and patient with the cats and my pup, and gave me a heads up when his eating seemed off. I much appreciate your care of Augustus, and I would certainly book again if the need arose.”
“Elise did a wonderful job with our two cats! They both seemed quite comfortable with her and the shy one even came out to eat during her first visit-that’s a huge deal for him. I really appreciated the pictures as well, thank you, Elise!”
“Destiny was such a lifesaver over the holidays. She took our booking on very short notice after our other pet sitter cancelled, and provided excellent care to our cat. She sent tons of pictures and updates each day as well. Would absolutely recommend Destiny to anyone!”
“Stephanie is AMAZING! I am so glad I found her. I was in search of a new cat sitter and found Stephanie. She recently watched my two kitties and did a phenomenal job. She was always on time, followed all instructions left, communicated with me during her visits, and sent tons of fun pictures. It’s clear that Stephanie loves what she does and has a true passion for taking good care of one’s pets. I will definitely be using her moving forward! She’s great!!!!”
“Richard took care of my old cat without any problems. Very punctual, and responsive. Whiskey likes him as much as my cat likes anyone that is not my husband or myself.”
“Laurie and James did a fantastic job watching Ivy! They were quick to respond, were punctual, and I knew my pet was being taken care of well and loved on! I’d be happy to book with them for future trips:)”
“Jacinta did a great job taking care of our cats. She provided daily updates and pics and spent time with them in addition to feeding and clean ups. She is friendly and reliable and I highly recommend her to others.”
“Pia always takes care of my dog Trixie and my cats. Trixie stays at her house and often sleeps in bed with her kids, which Trixie love, love, loves! When I pull into Pia's court, Trixie starts her happy whine eagerly anticipating seeing Pia. Pia often takes Trixie with her to do a house visits for my cats and specially feeds Trixie in my house with the cats because Trixie picky and doesn't always when there are other dogs. For the cats I have a very old cat named Sampson who gets pills 2x a day and has problems getting in the litter box. We put doggie pee pads down and he poops there. Pia is an excellent pill giver and all the cats like both her and her husband. I get amazing pictures of ridiculously friendly cats and a dog in cuddle heavan when I'm away so never ever worry about them. Thanks Pia!”
“Jessica did a wonderful job caring for my two very skiddish kitties. She sent pics and even updates every day, letting me know that they were eating and whether or not they were out and about while she was at the house. I didn't worry about them a bit because of her care. I will definitely be working with Jessica again for future trips!”
“Jennifer is great, very easy to work with and flexible. Her daily updates while we were on vacation were great, they made me feel not so bad for being away from my kitties. When we got back home, the cats were perfectly fine and it was obvious they were well taken care of.”
“Elizabeth took great care of my cat while I was away for the weekend. She was very communicative and sent pictures which made me feel at ease. Would definitely book her again.”
“This was the first, but not the last, time we took Ben to take care of our 21yo cat and our 2 gerbils. Ben is so responsible and communicative. He wrote after every visit what happened during the visit and always left a picture, or a bunch of them. We would definitely invite him again.”
About: I got my first dog at age 9 - a mini daschund named Bella - and we were best friends for nearly 15 years! My love of dogs hasn't waned and I jump at every opportunity to spend time with four-legged friends. I offer walks and home drop-in visits and for dogs (up to large-sized) and cats if needed. I have had personal pets for 18 years ranging from a large-sized dog to a cat and miniature daschund. I bond quickly with most dogs, even anxious ones (something I'm very proud of!) and will follow any instructions/preferences you have, including for walk lengths, food instructions, etc. I also have experience volunteering as a dog walker and photographer at animal shelters. Let me take some stress off of your to-do list. I look forward to getting to know your furry friend! I am primarily available for walking services during late afternoons/evenings/on weekends (those pets residing in close proximity to my address may be able to be walked during the work day). I have availability for house check-ins in evenings and on most weekends. I am happy to care for your pet in the ways you prefer and will ensure we've communicated on those preferences prior to any services. Dogs will always be on a leash when walked and will be kept away from other dogs if owner specifies that preference/if dog is known to be anxious.
“I cannot thank Olivia enough! She is truly a Godsend! I reached out last minute, halfway in a panic and halfway in a prayer, and she showed up cool as a cucumber with that sweet, calming spirit like, “Don’t worry, I got it.” She had never met me or my precious Mittens before (and Mittens is particular, okay?), but you would’ve thought they grew up together! I was so flustered I even forgot to send instructions…no notes, no schedule, not even a “Mittens likes her treats warmed up” but Olivia didn’t miss a beat! She cared for my baby girl like she was her own…with patience, kindness, and that quiet “I’ve-got-this” grace that only the Lord can give. Honestly, I believe she might have prayed over Mittens when I wasn’t looking. lol That’s the kind of care she gave. I had total peace while I was away…and y’all, that’s rare! If you’re looking for someone who won’t just pet-sit but will intercede and babysit your fur baby like family, Olivia is the one! She’s truly walking in her calling! 💛🐾🙏🏽”
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Nikki D.Star Sitter
“We have had Nikki watch our two cats a couple of times now, and we have no intention of looking for anyone else. Nikki is loved by the cats, and always gets one of our cats his meds (no matter how stubborn he is). Nikki is nothing short of awesome”
Denssy A.
“I am so glad I found Denssy! She is an absolute gem. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my two boys in her care. She leaves detailed notes and takes the best pictures! I can tell my boys enjoy her visits. She is also always on time and does a great job communicating any schedule conflicts. She’s definitely someone who I will be using in the future.”
Delaney G.Star Sitter
“This was our first time using Rover, and Delaney was amazing!! Our kitties were well taken care of and we were able to have a ton of peace of mind while traveling. We HIGHLY recommend Delaney for all your pet watching needs. She is thorough, thoughtful, and went above and beyond.”
Angela E.Star Sitter
“Angela was incredibly thorough in her updates and was attentive in my pet's care. She was also flexible in scheduling and willing to assist with pet care with not much advance notice. I would definitely recommend Angela and am planning to use her services again.”
Kayla V.Star Sitter
“My first booking, and Kayla made me feel at ease about the process. She is easy going and patient with the cats and my pup, and gave me a heads up when his eating seemed off. I much appreciate your care of Augustus, and I would certainly book again if the need arose.”
Elise M.
“Elise did a wonderful job with our two cats! They both seemed quite comfortable with her and the shy one even came out to eat during her first visit-that’s a huge deal for him. I really appreciated the pictures as well, thank you, Elise!”
Emma D.
“Emma made sure that our three cats had food, water, and a clean litterbox every day that we were away. She also played with any kitties who came out to greet her.”
Taresse B.Star Sitter
“Tess took care of my Smokey like he was her own. I can see why she was so highly rated. Well absolutely be booking again for any future trips.”
Destiny R.Star Sitter
“Destiny was such a lifesaver over the holidays. She took our booking on very short notice after our other pet sitter cancelled, and provided excellent care to our cat. She sent tons of pictures and updates each day as well. Would absolutely recommend Destiny to anyone!”
Stephani A.
“Stephanie is AMAZING! I am so glad I found her. I was in search of a new cat sitter and found Stephanie. She recently watched my two kitties and did a phenomenal job. She was always on time, followed all instructions left, communicated with me during her visits, and sent tons of fun pictures. It’s clear that Stephanie loves what she does and has a true passion for taking good care of one’s pets. I will definitely be using her moving forward! She’s great!!!!”
Richard K.Star Sitter
“Richard took care of my old cat without any problems. Very punctual, and responsive. Whiskey likes him as much as my cat likes anyone that is not my husband or myself.”
Laurie & James M.
“Laurie and James did a fantastic job watching Ivy! They were quick to respond, were punctual, and I knew my pet was being taken care of well and loved on! I’d be happy to book with them for future trips:)”
Jacinta F.
“Jacinta did a great job taking care of our cats. She provided daily updates and pics and spent time with them in addition to feeding and clean ups. She is friendly and reliable and I highly recommend her to others.”
Pia L.
Star Sitter
“Pia always takes care of my dog Trixie and my cats. Trixie stays at her house and often sleeps in bed with her kids, which Trixie love, love, loves! When I pull into Pia's court, Trixie starts her happy whine eagerly anticipating seeing Pia. Pia often takes Trixie with her to do a house visits for my cats and specially feeds Trixie in my house with the cats because Trixie picky and doesn't always when there are other dogs. For the cats I have a very old cat named Sampson who gets pills 2x a day and has problems getting in the litter box. We put doggie pee pads down and he poops there. Pia is an excellent pill giver and all the cats like both her and her husband. I get amazing pictures of ridiculously friendly cats and a dog in cuddle heavan when I'm away so never ever worry about them. Thanks Pia!”
Jessica K.Star Sitter
“Jessica did a wonderful job caring for my two very skiddish kitties. She sent pics and even updates every day, letting me know that they were eating and whether or not they were out and about while she was at the house. I didn't worry about them a bit because of her care. I will definitely be working with Jessica again for future trips!”
Jennifer M.Star Sitter
“Jennifer is great, very easy to work with and flexible. Her daily updates while we were on vacation were great, they made me feel not so bad for being away from my kitties. When we got back home, the cats were perfectly fine and it was obvious they were well taken care of.”
Elizabeth L.
“Elizabeth took great care of my cat while I was away for the weekend. She was very communicative and sent pictures which made me feel at ease. Would definitely book her again.”
Ben L.
“This was the first, but not the last, time we took Ben to take care of our 21yo cat and our 2 gerbils. Ben is so responsible and communicative. He wrote after every visit what happened during the visit and always left a picture, or a bunch of them. We would definitely invite him again.”
Sarah S.
“Sarah did a fantastic job with our pug, Gobhi! She walked him while we lived close by and did drop-in pet sits after we moved in to our new house. He loved playing with her (and she always sent us the cutest pics)! Sarah is a trustworthy and responsive person and your dog is guaranteed to love her!”
Olivia W.
“I cannot thank Olivia enough! She is truly a Godsend! I reached out last minute, halfway in a panic and halfway in a prayer, and she showed up cool as a cucumber with that sweet, calming spirit like, “Don’t worry, I got it.” She had never met me or my precious Mittens before (and Mittens is particular, okay?), but you would’ve thought they grew up together! I was so flustered I even forgot to send instructions…no notes, no schedule, not even a “Mittens likes her treats warmed up” but Olivia didn’t miss a beat! She cared for my baby girl like she was her own…with patience, kindness, and that quiet “I’ve-got-this” grace that only the Lord can give. Honestly, I believe she might have prayed over Mittens when I wasn’t looking. lol That’s the kind of care she gave. I had total peace while I was away…and y’all, that’s rare! If you’re looking for someone who won’t just pet-sit but will intercede and babysit your fur baby like family, Olivia is the one! She’s truly walking in her calling! 💛🐾🙏🏽”
Over 962 pet parents in Columbia have booked cat sitting
Columbia cat parents share their Rover experiences
Jasmine was the best!!! My Truman is not a real social guy. But Jasmine tried every visit to get him to come out of his shell. She also checked on something not cat related for me and that was so appreciated!!! She goes above and beyond for the cat and owner!!! Thank you again Jasmine!!!
Angela was incredibly thorough in her updates and was attentive in my pet's care. She was also flexible in scheduling and willing to assist with pet care with not much advance notice. I would definitely recommend Angela and am planning to use her services again.
This was the first, but not the last, time we took Ben to take care of our 21yo cat and our 2 gerbils. Ben is so responsible and communicative. He wrote after every visit what happened during the visit and always left a picture, or a bunch of them. We would definitely invite him again.
I cannot thank Olivia enough! She is truly a Godsend! I reached out last minute, halfway in a panic and halfway in a prayer, and she showed up cool as a cucumber with that sweet, calming spirit like, “Don’t worry, I got it.” She had never met me or my precious Mittens before (and Mittens is particular, okay?), but you would’ve thought they grew up together! I was so flustered I even forgot to send instructions…no notes, no schedule, not even a “Mittens likes her treats warmed up” but Olivia didn’t miss a beat! She cared for my baby girl like she was her own…with patience, kindness, and that quiet “I’ve-got-this” grace that only the Lord can give. Honestly, I believe she might have prayed over Mittens when I wasn’t looking. lol That’s the kind of care she gave. I had total peace while I was away…and y’all, that’s rare! If you’re looking for someone who won’t just pet-sit but will intercede and babysit your fur baby like family, Olivia is the one! She’s truly walking in her calling! 💛🐾🙏🏽
Stephanie is AMAZING! I am so glad I found her. I was in search of a new cat sitter and found Stephanie. She recently watched my two kitties and did a phenomenal job. She was always on time, followed all instructions left, communicated with me during her visits, and sent tons of fun pictures. It’s clear that Stephanie loves what she does and has a true passion for taking good care of one’s pets. I will definitely be using her moving forward! She’s great!!!!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Columbia is $22
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Sitters in Columbia average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $22 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 3,004 cat sitters in Columbia. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Columbia cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Columbia have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Columbia.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Columbia 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 3,004 cat sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Columbia, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care 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.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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