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“Emilee is the best! I’m so glad we found her! She took care of my two cats for a week and did an awesome job. She was punctual and followed my (many) instructions :) and sent reports and photos after every visit. I came home to happy kitties and clean litter boxes. Will definitely rebook with her in the future!”
“Olivea was amazing! She was very good with communication along with tons of pictures, which I love! She gave him so much love and attention we appreciate her!”
“Jessica did an excellent job taking care of my cat while I was away on a cruise! She was willing to meet beforehand and asked very thoughtful questions about my situation and my cats needs in order to provide the best possible service. I highly recommend recaching out to her for your pet sitting needs.”
“Abigail did a fantastic job of taking care of our 4 feline boys for a week. One of our guys has some special needs and she excelled in his care giving. You could tell from the photos and videos that the fur balls really appreciated her visits. Will definitely use her again when the need arises. Highly recommended.”
“Does the job and goes above and beyond.”
“Carmen was amazing! I left for a week for Thanksgiving and she was able to help me out with my two cats. She sent pictures after every visit, my litter boxes were super clean, and my kittens had plenty of food and water while we were gone. I couldn’t recommend her enough! So sweet and so thankful to have found someone to watch my babies!!”
About: Loads of experience with dogs and cats. Have experience with crate training and potty training. We love running and playing in our large, fenced in yard. I work part time with plenty of time for your pets! I am available throughout the week and weekends. I am available for boarding in my home or drop by visits at yours. I have a large fenced in yard to run and play. My 2.5 year old Logan is a standard poodle and is friendly to both large and small dogs. My cat is an independent old gal and keeps to herself.
“Shannon was great with our cats and was so easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her and will be using her services again in the future.”
“We can't say enough about Jessica. She has been an absolute dream. Our girls--three cats--love her and it's very obvious that she loves them. Jessica is now our go-to sitter and will be so for as long as she's in the business .”
“Cassidy has become my go-to for watching my two cats while I’m out of town! They have completely warmed up to her, and she’s great to communicate with!”
“Brianna was wonderful! She took good care of the kitty cats, and also helped us bring packages inside, cleaned up messes made by the cats, and even closed the windows for us before the storm. 10/10 wonderful job.”
About: I've helped care for friends and relatives' pets since I was small, and accepted payment for it starting in high school. I am happy to help with dogs AND cats and any mixture of the two! I currently get several days off a week and am open to accepting flexible side projects, so a friend recommended I look into petsitting! It's a fun, relaxing side gig. I am very interested in keeping your pets safe and happy, and no one knows them better than their people. I follow all guidelines and rules VERY closely and love detailed instructions!
About: I have been pet-sitting in my hometown for over 5 years, and I worked for two years in high school at my local vet clinic. I am trained in giving all types of medications, and I have substantial experience in working with animals in all states of health. I have also been exposed to a wide variety of pet behaviors, so I am comfortable working with pets that may need extra attention and care. I also have several senior pets and have fostered kittens in the past, so I love working with pets of all ages! I have spent my entire life loving animals, beginning with the family pets I grew up with. This led me to the veterinary field, where I began fostering and rescuing animals. Through this work, I discovered I have a particular love for senior pets, which led to my family adopting 5 senior dogs and one cat. Currently, I am a pre-veterinary student at Mizzou and I hope to become an Emergency Mixed-Animal Veterinarian! While I am excited to be pursuing my dreams, I really miss my pets and all of the animals I used to work with, so I am looking to fill that void here at school! I am a full time student, and my class schedule varies from day to day. I am usually on campus from 9-3 during the week, and I would love to work with any pets that need care outside of those hours or on the weekends! I strive to provide the best care to every animal I work with by making their comfort my top priority. I know how hard it is to be away from your pets, so I treat every pet how I would want mine to be treated. Outside of my professional experience with animals, I just really enjoy hanging out and spending time with them! So, you can trust that your pets will be loved, spoiled, and excellently cared for while you are away :) I work hard to establish trust with every animal I work with, to ensure that they are as comfortable as possible. I know how stressful it can be for pets when their owners are away, so I try my best to keep them happy and stress-free! I am happy to give medications, play with your pets, or simply hang out with them in order to provide the best quality care.
“Ellyn was simply amazing! She took such great care of our Koby and she was very responsive! She kept me updated with each check in and I can tell Koby really likes her! We would definitely use Ellyn again!”
“Babies are well taken care of!”
“Erin was incredibly communicative to me, and right on time, if not, early! She did an awesome job with feeding time, changing water, and doing anything I asked!”
“Amanda was great! She sent us pictures of our cats during every one of her visits to our home, which made me very happy :) my kitties were in great hands! ”
“Carissa was awesome with our cat! She provided photos from each visit and was nice enough to unload our dishwasher as well. I think our cat, Dewey, had a great time.”
“Carolyn did a wonderful job checking in on my pets and administering insulin to my diabetic cat. My pets took to her immediately and she was a pleasure to work with and very reliable. I highly recommend and would definitely use her again for future visits.”
“Kaitlin took great care of my cats. They have some special care since they have to eat a special diet and are pretty needy. When I got home they seemed like they were in great spirits and not at all anxious (one of them struggles w/ anxiety). Kaitlin followed all the special instructions and was consistent about being on time, left good notes, and sent lots of pictures which was great because I missed them a lot being gone a whole week. Highly recommend Kaitlin to take care of your kitties!”
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1. Emilee F.
“Emilee is the best! I’m so glad we found her! She took care of my two cats for a week and did an awesome job. She was punctual and followed my (many) instructions :) and sent reports and photos after every visit. I came home to happy kitties and clean litter boxes. Will definitely rebook with her in the future!”
2. Olivea M.
“Olivea was amazing! She was very good with communication along with tons of pictures, which I love! She gave him so much love and attention we appreciate her!”
3. Jessica B.
“Jessica did an excellent job taking care of my cat while I was away on a cruise! She was willing to meet beforehand and asked very thoughtful questions about my situation and my cats needs in order to provide the best possible service. I highly recommend recaching out to her for your pet sitting needs.”
4. Abigail S.
“Abigail did a fantastic job of taking care of our 4 feline boys for a week. One of our guys has some special needs and she excelled in his care giving. You could tell from the photos and videos that the fur balls really appreciated her visits. Will definitely use her again when the need arises. Highly recommended.”
5. Olivia B.
“Does the job and goes above and beyond.”
6. Carmen R.
“Carmen was amazing! I left for a week for Thanksgiving and she was able to help me out with my two cats. She sent pictures after every visit, my litter boxes were super clean, and my kittens had plenty of food and water while we were gone. I couldn’t recommend her enough! So sweet and so thankful to have found someone to watch my babies!!”
7. Margaret W.
About: Loads of experience with dogs and cats. Have experience with crate training and potty training. We love running and playing in our large, fenced in yard. I work part time with plenty of time for your pets! I am available throughout the week and weekends. I am available for boarding in my home or drop by visits at yours. I have a large fenced in yard to run and play. My 2.5 year old Logan is a standard poodle and is friendly to both large and small dogs. My cat is an independent old gal and keeps to herself.
8. Shannon M.
“Shannon was great with our cats and was so easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her and will be using her services again in the future.”
9. Jessica M.
“We can't say enough about Jessica. She has been an absolute dream. Our girls--three cats--love her and it's very obvious that she loves them. Jessica is now our go-to sitter and will be so for as long as she's in the business .”
10. Cassidy H.
“Cassidy has become my go-to for watching my two cats while I’m out of town! They have completely warmed up to her, and she’s great to communicate with!”
11. brianna b.
“Brianna was wonderful! She took good care of the kitty cats, and also helped us bring packages inside, cleaned up messes made by the cats, and even closed the windows for us before the storm. 10/10 wonderful job.”
12. Scout M.
About: I've helped care for friends and relatives' pets since I was small, and accepted payment for it starting in high school. I am happy to help with dogs AND cats and any mixture of the two! I currently get several days off a week and am open to accepting flexible side projects, so a friend recommended I look into petsitting! It's a fun, relaxing side gig. I am very interested in keeping your pets safe and happy, and no one knows them better than their people. I follow all guidelines and rules VERY closely and love detailed instructions!
13. Ellie N.
“Ellie is absolutely amazing! She has shown compassion and confidence with my dogs, both small and large. She also has an extensive background with animals as a pre-vet major and is more than qualified to care for any dogs with any needs. She has a very kind demeanor and my dogs warmed up to her instantly. I will definitely use Ellie again and you should as well!”
14. Ellyn S.
“Ellyn was simply amazing! She took such great care of our Koby and she was very responsive! She kept me updated with each check in and I can tell Koby really likes her! We would definitely use Ellyn again!”
15. Aiko-Rochelle A.
“Babies are well taken care of!”
16. Erin M.
“Erin was incredibly communicative to me, and right on time, if not, early! She did an awesome job with feeding time, changing water, and doing anything I asked!”
17. Amanda B.
“Amanda was great! She sent us pictures of our cats during every one of her visits to our home, which made me very happy :) my kitties were in great hands! ”
18. Carissa K.
“Carissa was awesome with our cat! She provided photos from each visit and was nice enough to unload our dishwasher as well. I think our cat, Dewey, had a great time.”
19. Carolyn P.
“Carolyn did a wonderful job checking in on my pets and administering insulin to my diabetic cat. My pets took to her immediately and she was a pleasure to work with and very reliable. I highly recommend and would definitely use her again for future visits.”
20. Kaitlin T.
“Kaitlin took great care of my cats. They have some special care since they have to eat a special diet and are pretty needy. When I got home they seemed like they were in great spirits and not at all anxious (one of them struggles w/ anxiety). Kaitlin followed all the special instructions and was consistent about being on time, left good notes, and sent lots of pictures which was great because I missed them a lot being gone a whole week. Highly recommend Kaitlin to take care of your kitties!”
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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 2025 was about $18 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 Jun 2025, there are 87 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, 95% of Columbia cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Columbia have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 87 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 95% 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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