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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Elizabethtown, PA, 17022

Kelly was great! The property Leo stayed with her was big and spacious with lots of space to run around. her dogs adapt well to other animals and Leo soon became part of the pack. He was happy and healthy when we picked him up and didn't see nervous or traumatized at all. Kelly was great about sending picture and updates to us while we were away.

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Amber T.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lancaster, PA, 17603

Amber was so kind and sweet to my dog. She sent regular updates which my kids loved. Her dog and mine got along great and I’ll definitely book with her again!

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Alexis P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Red Lion, PA, 17356

Alexis and her husband are kind people who are obvious animal lovers. I love that she only takes in one pet at a time to reduce my girl’s stress being away from home. My Russell loved playing with her kitties and I enjoyed the photo updates she provided—they treated my pup as their own. Very grateful for them and their help, this rebooking!

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Aeryn M.
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Charissa & Shawn L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
17 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Lancaster, PA, 17601

I love that every time we leave tank with them I never have to worry about him! They take care of him and love him like he’s their own!! Great communication!

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Samantha S.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
12 years of experience
Red Lion, PA, 17356

Excellent sitters

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Sitter Profile Image: Billie H.
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Billie H.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
12 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Wrightsville, PA, 17368

Billie provided exceptional communication throughout my dog’s stay, particularly when handling an unexpected marking issue. She sent detailed updates about my dog’s behavior and daily activities, which proved especially valuable when the unusual marking behavior began. Since my dog had never exhibited this behavior before, the sitter’s thorough observations and frequent updates helped us quickly determine that a vet visit was necessary. What impressed me most was her attentiveness and detailed documentation of my dog’s behavior changes. She sent regular photos and updates, activity levels, and any concerning changes. When the marking incident occurred, she immediately reached out and provided clear information about the situation.

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Kara R.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
201 reviews
87 repeat clients
30 years of experience
York, PA, 17402

Great. Drop off and pickup was super easy and Daisy came home super tired after playing all day. We did a 1day to see how it went and rebooked a week after feeling so good. She’s my best friend, and I can’t imagine dropping her off at a kennel for a week, this was a great option for us. Would recommend Kara to anyone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
30 years of experience
York, PA, 17402

Our dog Levi had the best time! Amy and her family were so loving to our boy and kept us very well updated! Absolutely will be sending him back to play and stay again! Grateful for all they did!

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Amanda S.
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Lauren & Gurpreet S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Red lion, PA, 17356

Our Willow was so well cared for this weekend by Lauren and her family! They kept her usual routine even sharing scrambled eggs at breakfast. She was happy and comfortable her whole stay. I loved all the updates and pictures. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Peter C.
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Peter C.
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$25
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8 years of experience
Lancasger, PA, 17603

About: Supeer friendly dog lives here and two accomodting humans. Nice yard in back forPack running and excercisetwice daily walk in clean, save neighborhoodAble to give medications (with owener consultationHVE OWNED SEVERAL DOGS I work from home as time is available/ Mostly retired amd emjpying lifeI am home most days and am here all day if I have vistors or guests I take good cre of my grayhound girl and treat other's pets as I would my ownWe enjoy energy and funsafety is apriority,and witll check with owners of smaller dots to see if they prefer their dot stay inside or for exact size of dog to be sure he/she cannot get under the fence.

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Courtney G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lancaster, PA, 17602

Courtney and her family were very sweet! She was really great with communicating and sending us updates and pictures of our pups. Would definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Patience M.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
22 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbia, PA, 17512

Patience saved us on short notice, and I really appreciated how sweet and accommodating she was. We were out of town for an outdoor event and brought along our pets for the day. Oddly the venue was not allowing pets like in years past (I think due to COVID). I sent Patience a last minute booking request on a whim (very early AM) based on her other positive reviews, and she responded right away. She was so sweet to us despite us waking her up with our Rover call due to an urgent need. Patience place is great for dogs to be out and run and play. She let us know that our typically lazy boy Frankie spent most of the day zooming around her yard and playing, so I know they had a good time. Patience also has 2 dogs that got along great with my 2, so it was great time for them to play and socialize for several hours. We were relieved to find Patience, and my family was able to enjoy the event knowing our pups were also having a great time. Thank you Patience!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rose L.
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Rose L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Petersburg, PA, 17520

Rose was amazing for Kimba! She took really great care of her and was very accommodating to our early and late schedule for this trip. The pictures were great too.

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Emma B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Lancaster, PA, 17602

Emma was absolutely phenomenal, flexible and took the best care of my pups. They had a great time with her dogs and i could tell they had a great time. Would love for her to watch my pups again. She even made them home made goodies! And send a bunch of updates. Im grateful for her

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Sheree L.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lancaster, PA, 17602

Sheree was amazing with our dog, Vader! She sent us beautiful pictures of him and he seemed so happy! She is warm and welcoming, and you can tell she loves on the dogs that she hosts in her homes. She was wonderful!

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Cheri S.
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$45
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4.4 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lancaster, PA, 17601

Cheri and her fam were so good to our pups! Will definitely use their fam again when in the area! They really went above and beyond with the dogs.

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Donna M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lititz, PA, 17543

Donna is such a lovely and kind person and took excellent care of our dog. He is shy, timid and cautiously friendly but it didn’t take him too long at all to start trusting her and getting comfortable! Donna kept us updated with texts and photos throughout his stay. We felt completely at ease knowing he was with her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter!

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
York, PA, 17402

Amazing job. She kept up all communications and sent picture updates. Will be using her services again.

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Manheim, PA, 17545

My dog Sadi had a great time at Mary's house with her family. She got lots of cuddles and play time throughout the week. Mary always responded quickly to messages and sent many pictures of Sadi throughout the week. Would definitely recommend!

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Denise G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Marietta, PA, 17547

Denise and her family took great care of Spiky while we were away. Her daughter and their puppy were wonderful companions for him. Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was outstanding in every way! Kodi was in excellent hands and treated like family with her. We are so thankful to have met her. She’s an outstanding sitter and person to trust your fur baby with. We will absolutely reach out to her again. Wish I could give her 10 stars for how fantastic she was!

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Andrea H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cynthia is the tops. We're new to the area and someone to take car of our senior dog Max was our biggest concern going away for a week. Luckily we found Cynthia. Max had a great time in the wooded path and we found out he gets along with cats.

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Dan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog Piper loved her stay with Cynthia! She was welcoming, communicative, sent me pictures, and overall I would highly recommend her as a dog sitter! When I am in town, I will definitely reach out to Cynthia again!

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Tia W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would definitely recommend Sarah for watching your dog. She took such good care of my Murphy while I was away on an unexpected work trip. Sarah sent lots of pictures and updates. Murphy seemed right at home there on her big comfy couch.

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Michele M.
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I just have one word for Sarah… she provided EXCELLENT care to our dear Daisy! I highly recommend her!

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Magdimar H.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Columbia on Rover is $53.5 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 618 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Columbia. About 95% of Columbia sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in PA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

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