Cat Sitting in Columbia

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats for the last 15 years. I have experience with diabetic dogs and senior pets. I also have experience giving shots and medications. I coach part-time in the afternoon/early evening and have a very flexible schedule. I can pet sit on weekdays and weekends and am available for short notice drop-ins and walks. I’m a guest in your pet’s home. My job is to make them feel comfortable, secure, and cared for. I’m patient and will prioritize building a trusting relationship with your pet.

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Christina M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

Christina was wonderful and so understanding of all the craziness she walked into with our dog. Very communicative and we loved to see our dog visibly happy in every photo we received!

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Christopher L.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
7 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21046

Christopher was fantastic. He proactively set up a meet and greet prior to my trip. We discussed times, feedings. Etc. He was an excellent communicator. Provided check ins for each visit including photos and comments on food consumption and demeanors. I highly recommend for any of your pet sitting needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Keira T.
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Keira T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
24 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

Did an amazing job with our pup! Was very flexible as our plans changed because of weather. Have used Keira in the past and will continue to do so.

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Jennifer M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
16 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

We are so lucky to have been connected with Jennifer! She’s a caring and dedicated pet companion and we have peace of mind knowing they are in good hands while we are away. Our eldest cat can be a handful and she is very understanding of that. In addition, she’s great at communication. This was our third vacation having her as a sitter and we have a fourth one booked for the near future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara W.
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Sara W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Sara was AMAZING with our puppy, Cooper! She made sure he didn’t eat anything on his walks because that’s been a big issue with him. She always made sure he was taken care of and administered his medicine since he recently was discharged from the animal hospital. We can’t wait to use Sara again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla V.
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Kayla V.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

This is first time that we had her watching our pets. Our previous sitter had relocated to another city. All our pets were well-taken of while we were away. Kayla was easy to communicate before and during her visits. Pets had no signs of distress and she provided photos during each of her visits. We will be using her to help us again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophia E.
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Sophia E.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

Did a meet/greet with Sophia before her drop in visit with my pups and she was great! During the drop in visit she did all the things we asked as well as updating us during her time with my pups. So glad we found Sophia and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter for their fur babies.

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Sitter Profile Image: Destiny R.
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Destiny R.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
39 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Destiny provided perfect care for my two cats. She was accommodating of all my requests and did a stellar job. One of my cats is not the friendliest, but Destiny was able to handle the interactions with patience and understanding. Her updates put me at ease during my vacation, knowing my cats were in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth F.
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Elizabeth F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

Elizabeth was wonderful! We did 3 drop in visits and each one was done in a timely manner with all the focus on the kitties. Communication was a breeze and our cats were very comfortable the whole time!

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Jaeda Y.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

Jaeda continues to give excellent care to my dogs! She is very reliable and my dogs love her! I will be rebooking her when I need assistance!

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Stephani A.
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$22
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4.8 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21045

Stephani took wonderful care if my 3 cats. I received lots of pics which helped ease my mind of leaving them. It also eased my cats stress because someone was coming everyday to play with them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lingli Y.
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Lingli Y.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
69 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Inner Harbor, Ellicott City, MD, 21043

Lingli was wonderful with our two senior dogs! She was great with making sure they felt comfortable and she sent the cutest pictures! We were able to not worry while we were away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria W.
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Victoria W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Elkridge, MD, 21075

Victoria was incredible. She kept us so well informed on how our three dogs were doing while she was caring for them. Very detail-oriented and very hands on with our kids. Would recommend her to anyone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace S.
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Grace S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Grace was great when we were left without our original pet sitter prior to leaving the country to get married over Memorial Day Weekend. Our two labs decided to be total drama queens while we were away, but Grace made sure they got all the love. We can't thank her enough and look forward to having her help us out in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela E.
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Angela E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
23 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

I recently started using Angela for drop-in visits with my puppy, Melo, and I couldn’t be happier! She has already completed two visits, and I can tell Melo really likes her—he’s relaxed and happy when I get home. The photos she sends during each visit truly put my heart at ease and let me know he’s in good hands. It’s such a relief to find someone caring, reliable, and attentive. I’m so grateful for the peace of mind she provides, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.

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Julie V.
Sitter Profile Image: Krysta R.
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Krysta R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21043

Krysta was wonderful and so communicative during our week away from our two cats. We could really relax and enjoy our vacation knowing that we could look forward to a detailed visit description each morning and evening. We were especially impressed with Krysta's patience earning our shy cat's trust and with Krysta's willingness to be flexible/adaptable to routine changes (the shy cat wasn't coming out to be fed and the older cat was eating her food!) as well as changes with our trip. Krysta is a gem - you won't regret booking her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis T.
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Alexis T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, MD, 21044

About: I have always been a dog lover so I will give your dog the love and affection as if they are my own. Currently I work at a Doggie Daycare and boarding so I have experience with all different types of dog breeds, I am able to distinguish behavioral pattern and provide the care that is needed. I aim to please owners by providing the upmost experience without any problems. I want to ensure the trust of every owner and dog to be able to build long lasting relations. I aim to give at least 3 walks per day to make sure there aren’t any accidents. I also plan on going to dog parks to give them their play time. I will make sure to give each dog treats for good behavior. I will provide daily belly rubs and cuddles that will benefit the both of us. My goal is to leave everyone satisfied with each experience so that we may continue to work together. I currently work full time at a Doggie daycare and boarding facility, which consists of being in a room with 20+ dogs, playing& cleaning up after every dog, also monitoring the behaviors or each dog and making sure there aren’t any altercations while in my care. My daily routine consists of taking dogs on walks before my shifts and taking them after my shifts, and while I am at work my sister often lets the dogs out for potty breaks. My first thing would be to make sure the dog is comfortable in my house, I will also make sure they are comfortable with my presence. I will try my best to make sure the dog makes no messes while I’m caring for them. I will always clean up after myself and the dog.

Sitter Profile Image: Harrison B.
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Harrison B.
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$14
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4.7 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

Harrison was great with Luna! He went above and beyond - will be using again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Zara A.
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Zara A.
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$18
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20 years of experience
Ellicott City, MD, 21042

About: I’m currently a high school counselor. I am new to rover but have been pet/ house sitting for family, friends, and referrals for years. I grew up with cats and dogs my entire life and currently have two fur babies of my own! I am comfortable with giving medication. I promise to play with your animal and give them all the love they deserve. I will be around all summer, I am fully vaccinated but will wear a mask if needed (: Don’t hesitate to ask any questions! Looking forward to meeting you and your animal. Being that I work in a school system and have the summer off, I will be available till the end of August for any form of pet sitting! I currently have two cats! When watching your animal I will make sure that they are under my watch when outside , at a dog park. Of course I will go by what the owner prefers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great! Love that she leaves pictures of the filled food and water and cleaned litter. And my cat really liked her!

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

Madison did a fantastic job of caring for my cats Meeko and Remi! I would her to anyone who need their pets taken care of while they are away! Thanks Madison!!

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

Caroline was absolutely wonderful while we were away on vacation! She took amazing care of our boys, making sure they always had fresh food, water, and plenty of attention. She kept us updated with the sweetest photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were gone. It was clear they were happy, comfortable, and well cared for the entire time. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would happily book with Caroline again. Highly recommend!

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Sierra W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara was very attentive to our 5 cats during our stay out of town and made sure the kitties had everything they needed. Highly recommend Sara for pet sitting/drop-ins!

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Edduan C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace did a wonderful job taking care of our cat while we were away! He's usually grumpy with new people, but even he approved! Grace also took care of a few extra things around the house. I would definitely hire her again.

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Kristin R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Here’s another option with a slightly different tone: Emma did a wonderful job taking care of my pet. Communication was quick and consistent, and she was always very responsive whenever I had a question or update. I felt confident leaving my pet in her care and appreciated the updates while I was away. I would absolutely book with her again and recommend her to others!!!

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

Amanda H is wonderful...this is my first time booking her and during the course of my vacation I realized there was nothing to worry about...she took good care of my girlz...will book Amanda every time I travel knowing she has everything under control...

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

He did a great job caring for Possum the cat! He brought a fishing pole toy, played, made sure that he got snuggles, brushed him, and cleaned the litter box. He also sent good pictures on Possum’s daily report card. He was easy to schedule with as well.

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Cedelia O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Mikaela is such a great sitter for Ares. Mikaela is very good about taking lots of pictures of Ares to show me how happy he is and that he is being well taken care of. Mikaela has sat for Ares for a number of years now and I’m so glad to have a consistent person I can rely on and is familiar to Ares anytime I go out of town and he needs taken care of. Thank you so much Mikaela!

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

Loved having her care for my pets. I felt so confident leaving them in her hands and she went above and beyond for them.

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

So glad you were with Amos. Thank you. Thank you Can’t say enough ❤️🩷♥️. We are planning another trip in July. Will let you know. Thank you again

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

Krysta was very generous in accepting my last minute booking request, and was wonderful with my cat, who requires insulin injections and can be a bit feisty at first with new people

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

Stephani rocks!! I’ve had her as my cat sitter for almost a year now. She has taken such great care of my boys when I’m gone. She’s quick to respond and has been super flexible with my last minute requests. After her visits she makes sure to send plenty of photos and detailed recaps when needed. Kudos to her for also dealing with my boys anxiety which sometimes results in them getting sick and vomitting. If you’re looking for an animal sitter who is reliable and who will take good care of your fur babies, Stephani is your lady!!

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Diana K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley always comes through! She takes such great care of my two cats. I can always enjoy myself when I’m away knowing that they’re in great hands.

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

Always a great experience with Clara . Love the attention she gives Grayson and the notes . I really do feel comfortable with having her check in on him .

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

Jasmine was wonderful! She came and shoveled her way in during our resent snowfall! Took immaculate care of our 2 kittens and always sent pictures and a note with her daily activities! Thank you Jasmine!!

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

Yolanda and Jayah took great care of our 3 cats for the week. One of our cats requires insulin injections twice a day to manage her diabetes and they were wonderful in making sure it was administered and that she stayed happy and healthy while we were gone. I would definitely book with them again.

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Laura Q.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alisha was wonderful. My cat was very happy with her. She sent me regular pictures and clearly spent quality time with her, giving her attention and care.

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

Beth has now watched our cat several times and does a fantastic job. One of our cats got sick this time, and she went out of her way to make sure he was okay (and cleaned the mess). She has been highly reliable and a great sitter! 10/10

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Lotte v.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was so worried about leaving my cat for a week for a necessary trip. I took her in as stray and I had never left her alone before. However, Angela is a "cat whisperer" and after a few day melted my little kitty's heart. Normally my cat will have absolutely nothing to do with strangers, hides, and may even hiss a little if a stranger tries to pet her. The videos I received let me relax and enjoy my trip without worrying that my cat was stressed out or panicked when I didn't come home. Angela was also very diligent in following directions for my fur baby as well and also watered plants so I didn't have to come home to brown plants!

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Pamela S.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $24 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 3,259 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, 87% 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 3,259 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, 96% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.

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