Cat Sitting in Columbia
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Top rated Columbia cat sitters
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“Allison takes great care of my cats! She is thorough and sends great update pictures. I trust her to spend quality time with my cats and make them feel at home each time!”
“Wonderful as usual! Our cat adores Taylor and it’s a relief knowing he’s safe and cared for when we’re out of town. Taylor sends updates and photos during each stay. 10/10 recommend!”
“Hannah is an amazing caregiver and keeps us well informed during our time away from our cats. We hope to continue our relationship with her! All around EXCELLENT ratings!!”
“Alexandru was very trustworthy and personable! We are so appreciative of all of his help in taking care of our two kitties! He made sure to check everything I showed him each day and kept me up to date on everything!! 10/10 recommend!”
“Corey is the best! He has been regularly dropping in on my two pups for a few weeks now and they absolutely love him. He is reliable, punctual, and just has a kind and calming presence. He knows and understands dogs well, and that experience shows. I would trust him with my pets any day!”
“Susan was so incredibly thorough and attentive to my cat while I was away. I'm very squeamish about leaving him with people he doesn't know, but Susan went above and beyond to not only do the basic care, but make sure my cat was comfortable and happy. I'm so thrilled we connected, and I will absolutely be reaching out to her again the next time I'm in need of a sitter.”
About: Experienced especially with large, and high-energy breeds. I own and train my 3 year old working GSP on obedience, recall, and hunting. She gets multiple daily visits to large fields and socialization with other dogs. I am comfortable with any size and age of dog, I have experience with dog first aid and CPR, and can care for injuries or administer medications. If you need someone to trust with your most loved pups while you are away, I will care for them like my own. I am available for daily scheduled or last minute runs and short or long term boarding at your home. I have flexibility and open communication. I take my friendly 3 year old GSP on off leash runs and hikes daily. She is happy to play with your pups as well at your home. I keep 24/7 supervision on my dog so I know what it’s like when they are out of sight!
“Olivia was awesome! Very communicative and took such great care of our 2 cats. One of them needs daily eye drops and syringe medicine, and she managed it easily. Having such a reliable sitter for our pets put us at ease while we were traveling. Would gladly rebook her any time!”
“Allison accepted my last minute request for a sitter and I couldn’t be more grateful. I had to take an earlier flight so we weren’t able to meet before hand but she did a fantastic job just the same. My oldest cat (afraid of people) came out to see her twice which made me feel even more at ease. Thank you Allison!”
“Jillian has done multiple drop-in visits with my puppy. She is very trustworthy and great with animals. I'll definitely be reaching out to her as needed in the future and would highly recommend her to others as well! ?”
“This is my first time using a pet sitter through rover.com. Stephanie did a great job of working with my 17-year-old cat, Isabelle. She took the time to come to my home in advance to meet and responded to all of my questions. Stephanie seemed to easily establish a relationship with Isabelle. She kept me updated the entire time I was away and sent photographs as well on a daily basis. Thank you, Stephanie!”
“Heather was wonderful! She sat & spent time with my kiddos, and provided pictures each session. Makes me feel so much better having someone I can trust there for my babies when I have to be away!”
“Devynne is honestly the BEST! She looked after my two cats while I was away. Her report cards are so thorough and you can tell she genuinely cares and is definitely an animal person! She has gone above and beyond my expectations and is incredibly responsive and responsible. Highly recommend Devynne for your pets!!”
About: I’ve been caring for animals for as long as I can remember. I grew up with both big and small dogs and spent much of my childhood house sitting, watering plants, and taking care of pets around the neighborhood—including daily walks, feeding, playtime, and giving lots of affection. Today, I’m the proud pet parent of a 16-year-old rat terrier and a 5-year-old cat, so I’m very comfortable with both senior care and energetic younger pets. I understand how important it is for animals to feel safe, loved, and well-cared-for when their humans are away. I would love the opportunity to meet your pets and give them the same level of attention and comfort I give my own. Your pets’ happiness and well-being will always be my top priority. My schedule is very flexible, and I have open availability throughout the week. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and extended care at almost any time of day, including weekends. I believe pets feel most comfortable in their own familiar surroundings, so I’m committed to making your home feel peaceful and safe while you’re away. I follow all feeding, walking, and medication instructions exactly as given, and I take care to respect your home and privacy. You can expect regular updates so you always know how your pet is doing.
“Lauren and Wynn took excellent care of our kitties! One of our cats hates strangers but quickly opened up to them (which is always a good sign). Highly recommend!”
“This was my first time using Rover and Andy was amazing! She was friendly, professional and caring towards my two cats. I was so glad to see my cats warm up to her and I loved the updates/photos Andy provided. Thanks, Andy, for putting my mind at ease while I was gone!”
“Angel was super attentive to my cats while I was away, and coordinated with me through complicated travel schedules to make sure they would get the care that they need! I’m super thankful for her 💙”
“Saul was on time every day, communication and updates were great, and I had absolutely no worries about our fur babies while we were out of the country. From the moment we met Saul, I knew he'd take good care of our cats. I'm so glad to have found him!”
“We hired Brendan to stay at our house for our week long trip to watch our Orange Tabby, Popsicle. We had a list of things we wanted him to do on a daily basis for Popsicle and he was diligent in following that list. We received a morning and evening photo and corresponding with Brendan was very easy. Brendan cares deeply for being on time and being responsible and was certainly a professional pet sitter for our cat who we love so much.”
About: I grew up having two dogs and have many other pets within my extended family. I enjoy spending time outdoors with pets and would love to be able to help you out! I currently work half the week (Sun-Wed) night shift, so I have plenty of time to play and care for your pets. I also am pretty flexible. I have one older dog who keeps to himself and I have a fenced in backyard. I also have many years of home care and child care on top of pet sitting.
Columbia cat parents share their Rover experiences
Marina did a wonderful job looking after our cats while we were away. She was timely, responsive, and ensured that our cats were given the attention they needed during her visits. We will definitely use her for sitting services in the future and would recommend her to others.
Susan was extremely responsive and communicative while we were away from our cat for a trip home to see family. She was thorough in getting to know how to care best for her and asked lots of follow up questions. She came over to meet our cat beforehand as well and sent pictures & videos. Susan is super trustworthy and a true animal lover, absolutely recommend her to watch your pets!
Brittney took very good care of our sweet cat, Cali. She was great with communication the whole time we were away. I was impressed when she reached out the first day to verify the dosage of Cali’s medication since the instructions I left were different than what was on the pill bottle. I received lots of pictures every day, which made my day. I would highly recommend Brittney to take good care of your pets.
Super thankful for Azya checking in on my Ivy while we were out of town. She sent daily photos of her, which was super reassuring, and gave her all the snuggles. She took excellent care & was very communicative. She went above and beyond and I highly recommend her taking care of your fur baby!
This was my first time using Rover and Andy was amazing! She was friendly, professional and caring towards my two cats. I was so glad to see my cats warm up to her and I loved the updates/photos Andy provided. Thanks, Andy, for putting my mind at ease while I was gone!
paris was amazing! she always provided updates and communicated when she was coming over, and always responded to my questions and requests quickly. my cat absolutely loved her and was a lot less lonely with me gone. she’ll definitely be my first pick to rebook when i go out of town again!!!
I could be the luckiest guy, who has a cat he loves very much, to have found Abbie as a sitter while I took a sabbatical. My biggest anxiety was leaving Hugo behind for a month. When I met up with Abbie for our meet and greet, I knew he would be in good hands, and much of my anxiety faded as we we talked. She communicated everyday, and my cat had to love the attention he got from her, even if his dad was nowhere to be found (he was very happy to see me when I got back). If you have cats that you love dearly, I do not know how you could do any better, at all, than to engage and hire Abbie to help you out. She is genuine and heartfelt in her approach, and I was asking a lot for a person to spend a month looking in on a beloved pet. I simply can not say enough in terms of the positive of my experience in hiring her, and I recommend her highly. On behalf of myself and Hugo, thank you Abbie!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Columbia is $20
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Sitters in Columbia average 8 repeat cat sitting clients
Cat Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $20 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 Jan 2026, there are 627 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, 90% of Columbia cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Columbia have an average of 16 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 627 cat sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Columbia, 97% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 96% 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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