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Top rated Columbia house sitters
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“Ray was incredible! Definitely gave me the peace of mind when I was away for the weekend. Super professional, polite, and you can tell he enjoys taking care of the animals. Gave me frequent updates and sent photos during check ins. I’ll most definitely be rebooking with Ray!”


“Great communication during g all aspects of the process ( eg meet and greet, dates, and while they had Izzy). Love that Wes works from home so dogs have attention they need!”

“Kaylea was wonderful to work with! She was responsive, easy to communicate with, and really took the time to get comfortable with my animals routines. We appreciated the updates and photos she sent! We will absolutely rebook in the future! I’d highly recommend her”

“We left our dogs with River for a week. We had never used this app before, but River was excellent. Our younger dog is wary of strangers at first, but was a big fan of River by the time we got back! We’ll be using River again for future trips!”

“We were worried going into this as our dog Yogi has immense anxiety about new people, but as soon as they met, they instantly connected. She was great about keeping us updated with photos, videos, and messages. We are so glad we were able to have her there for our dogs, we can’t recommend her enough!”

“Scout did great with my dogs while I was gone! She has excellent communication, sent me updates after I left, and left me a note about how the weekend went. Will definitely book again”
About: I have grown up with both dogs and cats for my entire life, and I have helped take care of friend's and family's pets for over 10 years! My family's dog is now a senior, and my husband I have a Golden Retriever puppy, so I am ready to take care of your dog of any age! I truly love animals and can't wait to meet your pet and treat them like my own! I'm currently a college senior, so I have a very flexible schedule with plenty of time throughout the day to care for your pets! Im available for walks, visits, and playtime in between classes, as well as mornings, evenings, and weekends. I will treat your pets like my own, and their safety and comfort are my top priorities. I closely follow your routine and directions, so your pet feels secure and comfortable while you are away. I also love sending updates and photos, since I know you are missing your pets while you're away!
“Highly recommend booking with Maria. She was everything we could have asked for in a dog sitter! She went above and beyond with the updates and pictures while we were on vacation. Very responsive, accommodating and trustworthy. 10/10!!!”

“Abby was kind and dependable. She took good care of my cat and the house. She was tidy and thoughtful and my cat seemed relaxed and happy with her. Thank you, Abby! I'll be happy to have you return.”

“Eva was great with Kudo! She gave her plenty of love and attention, and we loved hearing that Eva spent a lot of time with Kudo throughout the weekend. She sent multiple updates with pictures and was very quick to respond when we texted her to check in. Kudo is dog reactive and Eva did great taking her on walks and kept her comfortable and safe. When it was too hot out, Eva kept Kudo occupied with her sniffing games inside and played with her toys so that Kudo still was exercised mentally. She followed all instructions and left the house perfectly clean and well cared for as well. We would love to book with Eva in the future!!”

Over 550 pet parents in Columbia have booked house sitting
Columbia pet parents share their Rover experiences
Ray was incredible! Definitely gave me the peace of mind when I was away for the weekend. Super professional, polite, and you can tell he enjoys taking care of the animals. Gave me frequent updates and sent photos during check ins. I’ll most definitely be rebooking with Ray!

Ehlana went above and beyond for our cats. First time here for Ehlana, tornado sirens went off, she got herself, cats, food, water, and bedding to the basement and back when safe. Her care for our cats was exemplary for the rest of her stay. Very responsible and dependable sitter . Highly recommend!

Lauren is great! She house sat for me and took care of my pup for a few days. She took great care of him and was responsive to my texts while I was away. Lauren was so responsible and left my house spotless when she left. I will definitely be booking with Lauren again!

River was fantastic! We were gone for 12 days and not once did I worry about my crew’s happiness or well being. River provided constant updates and really cute pictures which were much appreciated. The house was left spotless on our return as well. Very satisfied customer and hopefully long term client!

How Rover works

1. Search
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2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Columbia is $40
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Columbia average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 231 house sitters in Columbia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Columbia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbia have an average of 17 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Columbia.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Columbia house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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.
Note: If your house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.






















