Pet Sitting Columbia
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“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
About: I am a dog lover and have been caring for pets for the majority of my life. I have three dogs of my own; two 11-year-olds and one energetic, almost 2 year-old. Caring for dogs and all animals throughout my life has given me experience with both senior dog care and the exercise and attention younger dogs need. I am comfortable and confident in my dog-walking, feeding schedules, playtime, and basic grooming abilities. Most importantly, I always ensure the pet is happy, healthy, and comfortable. I understand the importance of patience, consistency, and attention-to-detail when it comes to pets, especially senior ones. I love playing with pets, and have fun engaging with high energy dogs. Every pet has a unique personality and routine, and I will treat your pets with the same love, attention, and care as I do with my own. I am currently a college student home for summer break working two part-time jobs. I work at Merriweather Post Pavilion, which has taught me strong customer service, communication, and time-management skills. My other position involves working with neurodivergent children, which has helped me further my skills of patience, responsibility, adaptability, and the importance of understanding individual's unique needs. Pet care is already part of my daily routine. My pet and work experiences have helped me become more dependable, organized, and attentive, which I carry with me to every pet I care for. Whether your pet needs a long walk, playtime, or companionship, I am committed to providing safe, loving, and reliable care. When caring for pets in a client's home, my top priorities are safety, comfort, and consistency. I understand that pets are most comfortable in their normal routine, so I make it a point to follow all care instructions closely, whether this is feeding schedules, walk routines, medications, or any special needs. I always keep dogs securely leashed, pay attention to their surroundings, and make sure they have plenty of food, water, and attention. I also understand the importance of trust when entering someone's home. I am always respectful of client's property, keep doors and gates secure, and provide timely updates to owners so they feel confident in their pets safety and well-being. My goal is to make every pet feel comfortable, happy, and cared for while giving owners peace of mind knowing their pet is in responsible hands.
“Keira's dedication to her role as a cat sitter has truly left me impressed. She demonstrated exceptional reliability and showed a genuine commitment to ensuring my cat's well-being. She followed diligently all the instructions I left, including feeding schedules, play routines, and maintaining a clean living environment, Furthermore, her everyday updates and daily pictures of my cat were a delightful surprise. They instantly made me feel more connected and reassured, knowing that my cat was receiving the love and care. I recommend her to anyone seeking a responsible and caring pet sitter!”
About: I believe what sets me apart is my combination of professional caregiving experience, extensive dog handling experience, and genuine love for animals. I currently have my own service dog and went through 2+ years of weekly training with her, along with 6+ months of obedience training with two other dogs. Through that experience, I’ve become very comfortable working with dogs of different temperaments, energy levels, and behavioral needs. I’m also a registered nurse currently taking a break from nursing to recharge, so providing attentive, compassionate care comes very naturally to me. I’m detail-oriented, patient, calm under pressure, and highly attentive to safety and routines — qualities that are especially helpful with puppies, senior dogs, anxious pets, or dogs with medical needs. Most importantly, I truly enjoy spending time with animals and making sure they feel loved, comfortable, and secure while their owners are away. I’m not working at the moment, so I have plenty of time to give your babies all the love, attention, and care they deserve! But fair warning — they just might end up loving me too! ;D I understand that leaving your pets in someone else’s care can feel stressful, but you can rest assured they will be safe, loved, and well cared for with me. For drop-in visits and walks, I will attend without my own dog present. However, for boarding or daycare services, my service dog, Copper, will be with me. I live in a spacious one-bedroom apartment, and pets staying with me will have plenty of room to relax and feel comfortable. They are also welcome on the furniture and will be treated like part of the family.
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.
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.
“Amanda is extremely kind, professional and loves pets and she will take great care of them and will Update you on everything. We will surely ask for her help in the future, Luna loves her!”
“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.”
About: As a lifelong dog and cat owner, I’ve cared for pets from puppies and kittens to senior cats and dogs. I have experience administering medications, accommodating special routines, and ensuring pets with medical conditions receive the attentive care they deserve. My schedule is highly flexible, allowing me to adapt to your pet care needs, including varying hours, weekends, holidays, and short-notice bookings. I am available any day of the week! As a pet owner, I understand that quality care goes beyond meeting basic needs. I strive to create a comfortable, engaging environment where pets feel secure, well cared for, and genuinely enjoy their time while you’re away.
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Lingli is very professional and punctual. She checked in on my fur babies with little notice over a busy holiday weekend. Will definitely be using her again in the future”
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Columbia is $20
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Columbia
We’ve used Grace through Rover for years, starting with our senior cat and now with our two kittens. She’s been wonderful every time and always takes such great care of them. Knowing they’re with someone we trust gives us so much peace of mind when we’re away. We love getting her updates and photos, and it’s clear she truly cares about the pets she watches. We always come home to happy, well-cared-for cats, and we’re so grateful to have found Grace. We highly recommend her!
Ana is easily the best cat sitter I've ever hired (and I say that, never having had a bad experience with a pet sitter). She watched our 2 nervous cats and went above and beyond to make sure they were well taken care of. She even did an extra check-in when one of our cats wasn't eating and cleaned up their vomit. Thank you very much, Ana, and we will definitely hire you again.
Jason was amazing! He was attentive, prompt, friendly, and communicated so well throughout the entire visit. During his drop-in with my dog, Goose, he sent tons of photos and videos along with a detailed update, which gave me great peace of mind. I will absolutely book Jason again in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.
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!
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!!!
Second time that Jasmine has taken care of Kiko and it was great. Kiko is very nervous around people, and we threw Jasmine right into the middle of a family reunion to to ease Kiko into the situation. During the three hours that Jasmine was here, her instincts were excellent, and by the time an hour or so had passed she had helped Kiko to be totally at ease around the 25 or so attendees, eventually leading Kiko to kind of be the star of the show. :) Thanks Jasmine!!
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!
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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- Screened pet sitters have passed a third-party background check and show verified reviews from other pet parents, like you.
- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
- 24/7 support from the Rover team–here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.
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FAQs for Drop-In Visits - Columbia
Frequently asked questions about Rover
As of June 2026, there are 14,520 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Columbia. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Columbia stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Columbia. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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