Pet Sitting in Columbia
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“Came home to happy pups, not frantic or nervous. Brent obviously followed my instruction/requests to the letter. Note that one of my dogs was only 3 mos. old and needed specific on time breaks and play. Would feel absolutely confident having Brent back again!”
“I have used Angela several times so far for drop-in visits for my two pups. She has been very responsible, showing up on time, taking pics, keeping me posted of her arrival and departure times. It’s great to have someone you can count on. I highly recommend Angela for these reasons.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Pia is wonderful. All my cats, including the shy/scared one, were out right away and really loved her! It made bring away so much easier to know they were well cared for and happy!”
“Laurie & James are absolute gems!! They took great care of our kitties, Luke & Laya. They provided pictures and updates on each visit. I was worried the kitties would be shy and skittish, but it didn’t take them long to warm up to them. Thank you again Laurie & James, we will definitely be in touch for when we travel in the future. 💕”
“Jessica took really good care of my kitty. She took pictures and provided updates every day so I knew my little girl was in good hands. I would definitely use her services again.”
About: I have been caring for dogs for myself, family and friends for more than 35 years. I am currently retired, so I have lots of time to spend with your pets. I have two dogs of my own - mini poodle and mini golden doodle - who are my babies. I will treat your pets just as I would my own, plenty of play, cuddles and belly rubs. I volunteer with a lost animal resource group, helping reunite pets and their families. I can also work with your dog on basic commands and administer oral and topical medications. I have a large fenced in yard for them to run in. I am currently retired and my schedule is free, so I can accommodate your schedule from morning to evening. I am available Monday through Friday and weekends. I am able to take your dog on a walk in the neighborhood, or I can let them out in the yard if it is fenced. I can feed and give medications if that is necessary. I am reliable and dependable and love being with animals. Whatever your pet needs, I will follow your instructions and provide the best possible care for them. If your dog is staying with me, they will be able to enjoy a fenced in .75 acre yard. They will need to meet my two dogs, so a meet and greet is needed to ensure they get along. FOR DAYCARE: **Pick Up & Drop Off Times** Drop off starts at 7am, pick up by 7pm (If you need special time accommodations please let me know and I will try to accommodate.
“Abby did a great job with our dogs. Our little guy is fickle about people and he warmed right up to her. Reliable and friendly, we will definitely be using her again.”
About: Hello! I've been taking care of pets for over 15 years. I love all animals especially dogs and cats, but I don't have any pets currently. I am active duty, but thankfully I have a flexible schedule after 3:30pm weekdays, and open weekends. I can do drop ins, walks, etc, and I have additional experience house sitting and caring for friends and coworker's pets. I like to stay active, go on walks and go to the park. I can provide lots of cuddles and scratches of course. My schedule after 3:30 pm on weekdays, and on weekends is flexible. I am also available during the upcoming holiday season as I will be staying in the area and have some time off. I live in an apartment but there are various grassy areas for dogs. There are also lots of trails around, and dog parks near my area.
“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.”
“Elizabeth was so sweet and come at around exact times as needed to feed the animals. We felt a lot of comfort knowing she came and checked in. Would definitely recommend and hire again!”
“She's the best person I've ever met! She is very communicative and patient with our dog. We know that our dog must have caused her a lot of trouble, but we are very grateful for her care in these two days! We had no doubt that she was our only choice.”
“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.”
“Alex did a wonderful job with my 2 dogs. We weren’t able to do an in-person meet and greet before the booking, but she did a great job with my nervous chihuahua and even got her to eat (which she usually won’t for others). She took a lot of great photos and provided a detailed description of her visit. 1000% recommend!”
About: Growing up, my stepmom volunteered to train guide dogs and since she works a full time job more often than not I would be taking care of them. Throughout the years I’ve learned a lot about taking care of dogs and I love them so much! Unfortunately I work a full time job so weekends work best, but I have the weekends off so I’ll be able to take care of your fur babies then! I have a fenced yard and a medium sized crate! I also have two dogs and two cats but they’re very gentle and love meeting new dogs.
“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
“Nikki was a great cat-sitter! She sent photos and spent some extra quality time snuggling with our lonely cat while we were out of town. I’d recommend her!”
Brent A.Star Sitter
“Came home to happy pups, not frantic or nervous. Brent obviously followed my instruction/requests to the letter. Note that one of my dogs was only 3 mos. old and needed specific on time breaks and play. Would feel absolutely confident having Brent back again!”
Angela E.Star Sitter
“I have used Angela several times so far for drop-in visits for my two pups. She has been very responsible, showing up on time, taking pics, keeping me posted of her arrival and departure times. It’s great to have someone you can count on. I highly recommend Angela for these reasons.”
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.”
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.”
Stephani A.
“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.”
Pia L.
Star Sitter
“Pia is wonderful. All my cats, including the shy/scared one, were out right away and really loved her! It made bring away so much easier to know they were well cared for and happy!”
Laurie & James M.
“Laurie & James are absolute gems!! They took great care of our kitties, Luke & Laya. They provided pictures and updates on each visit. I was worried the kitties would be shy and skittish, but it didn’t take them long to warm up to them. Thank you again Laurie & James, we will definitely be in touch for when we travel in the future. 💕”
Susan W.
“Susan was great! She took excellent care of our dogs while we were away.”
Jessica K.Star Sitter
“Jessica took really good care of my kitty. She took pictures and provided updates every day so I knew my little girl was in good hands. I would definitely use her services again.”
Francine K.
“Francine has been watching my puppy for years. She provides a loving environment, large fenced in back yard, and lots of activities for my little girl. My puppy loves going there, and is usually resistant to leaving. I trust Francine with my puppy because I know she takes as good of care of her as I do. She provides awesome care, lots of doggy walks, and lots of cuddle time. I constantly travel for work and Francine is always willing to take care of her, even on short notice. I highly recommend her as she is the best!!”
Abby & Chris B.Star Sitter
“Abby did a great job with our dogs. Our little guy is fickle about people and he warmed right up to her. Reliable and friendly, we will definitely be using her again.”
Christina M.
“100% Satisfied. Christina was professional and very trustworthy. She followed all instructions we gave her and even offered to walk our dog as well. You couldn’t ask for a better person to take care of your pets!”
Jennifer M.Star Sitter
“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.”
Elizabeth L.
“Elizabeth was so sweet and come at around exact times as needed to feed the animals. We felt a lot of comfort knowing she came and checked in. Would definitely recommend and hire again!”
Sydney C.
“She's the best person I've ever met! She is very communicative and patient with our dog. We know that our dog must have caused her a lot of trouble, but we are very grateful for her care in these two days! We had no doubt that she was our only choice.”
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.”
Alex V.
“Alex did a wonderful job with my 2 dogs. We weren’t able to do an in-person meet and greet before the booking, but she did a great job with my nervous chihuahua and even got her to eat (which she usually won’t for others). She took a lot of great photos and provided a detailed description of her visit. 1000% recommend!”
Christina R.
“She is so wonderful with pets. She has 4 at her house that she already helps take care of and whenever she comes over my dog loves 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 1,029 pet parents in Columbia have booked pet sitting
Columbia pet parents share their Rover experiences
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.
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!!!!
Shannon was fantastic with our 3 dogs and we would definitely book her again. This was our first time using Rover, and we’re so happy we connected with Shannon. She went above and beyond in their care the entire week. She was timely and was a great communicator. Two out of the 3 dogs had some extra needs while we were away, and she ensured they had the care they needed
William has been an absolute gem! From the moment he arrived, it was clear how much he genuinely loves what he does. My dogs warmed up to him right away, and his professional yet friendly demeanor put me completely at ease. I’m so grateful to have found such a trusted and reliable dog sitter—it has made all the difference.
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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 Aug 2025 was about $20 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 2,498 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 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 2,498 pet sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Columbia, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.
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