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Top rated Columbia house sitters
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“Aleks is the best! As soon as my anxious (and slightly reactive) dog saw her, they instantly bonded! She was always on time, very responsive, and most of all did a great job with Chewie. I was comfortable and at ease leaving them in my hotel room while I work and I didn’t feel guilty as she did a great job taking walks and accompanying her for naps and playtime. Even gave my dog a bath and played Classical music in the background which I now discovered calms her down! Thank you Aleks!”


“Jarrod is a kind, flexible, and attentive guy who’s very busy since he’s so trusted in this community! My baby is well taken care of in his hands while I’m away and I never have any worries.”

“Sarah is a dream! She is communicative and made us feel comfortable leaving our 7 year old golden with her without any issues at all. She’s definitely our first call going forward !”


“What can you say about Vanessa besides the fact that she is amazing. On less than a day’s notice, she was kind enough to do a meet and greet and then house sit my pup for the week. Vanessa is extremely communicative and helpful. You’ll never have to guess about the status of your pup or home when she’s around. I felt extremely comfortable with her in my home and she even left it cleaner than she found it. I would recommend Vanessa to all of my friends and book her services again any time.”

“What a great experience! I had Vanessa stay at my place for 5 nights with my 2 dogs and it was great. I got pictures of my girls and updates daily so communication was excellent! My girls were happy and healthy when I got home and my place was clean. Will absolutely be booking again! :)”

“Allison was wonderful! Very communicative and came home to a very happy, tired pup and tidy house. Felt very at ease knowing my dog was being cared for by her while away. So happy to have found her!”

“Diana was incredible! She took Skye on so many walks and updated us multiple times a day! I can tell that Skye was really happy and we will definitely be using Diana again!”

“Kristin was great with our puppy Luna! She clearly has a lot of experience with puppies that's invaluable! She's joyful and has the perfect disposition to take her of dogs. Would hire her again any time!”

“Roni was a lifesaver after I had a last minute cancellation. We were able to meet and establish a dog-sitter relationship quickly and efficiently. Roni was communicative and sympathetic in a stressful moment for me. My dog, who can be slow to warm up with stranger, accepted Roni quickly. They followed instructions well and I’m excited to have such a good option next time I go on a trip.”

“Crystal stayed with my pups Bean & Benji for about a week. She was super communicative from the start and regularly sent updates/pics of my babies. Upon my return, the dogs were happy and healthy and my place was undisturbed. I’m SO grateful everything went smoothly and I was able to be in the moment at my sister’s wedding knowing my babies were in good hands. Will definitely keep Crystal at the forefront of my mind for the future. THANK YOU CRYSTAL!!!”


“Anna is very friendly and our dogs were very comfortable with her. She communicates well and kept our dogs and home safe while we were away. I highly recommend her and will be reaching out to her again for future dog sitting needs.”


“Halle is absolutely amazing and saved our trip, watching our two frenchies on extremely short notice! She was so trustworthy, flexible, and patient! She kept me updated and sent such cute pictures! Appreciate you so much, Halle!!!”
“Ana is fantastic pet sitter and took incredible great care of my two dogs, handling their food, medication, and gave them plenty of love and attention. They also had a chance to interact with her dog Sadie, who is extremely chill and gets along well with other dogs. She provided me with frequent updates and pictures and is my goto for rover sits.”


About: I've always had pets ever since I was very little, I adore all pets. I have had many, and currently have kitties and a puppy! I know a lot on how to care for them, and love playing with them to keep them happy and stimulated. I currently spend most of my time at home with my own pets, I occasionally babysit family as well. I love spending time outside, and hiking with my pets too! When I do in home care or check-ups I always want to make sure the pet is well taken care for so I always check their water, food, and let them go potty if it's a dog. I play with each pet to make them happy and have a fun activity, also walks are great. I can walk for miles if you have a dog that loves or needs a long walk, I'm all about keeping your pet happy and healthy!

“When Nicholas took care of my pets, I can see how passionate he was. He communicates and updates us every time about our babies. I also love that he even takes time to go back to our place and take out our puppies during his lunch break.”


About: I’ve always grown up around dogs. Growing up we had several black labs, and a golden retriever. I love animals and I have lots of experience with puppies. I’m an active person so taking your dog on a long walk is no problem for me! I’ve dog sat all kinds of dogs including a senior German shepherd for the last 8 years. I have a very flexible schedule that changes week to week. This means that when I’m watching your pet or walking your dog, my attention is able to be fully on them and I have availability throughout the week. I am very respectful of your space and treat it like it’s my own and try to leave it better than when I found it. That goes for your fur baby too!
About: I grew up with cats and dogs and watch both regularly when friends are out of town. Let me help make your dog sitting/walking/boarding needs hassle-free. I'm a software engineer located in Little Italy with a very flexible schedule during the day. I'm available weekdays for walks and visits and most weekends for boarding. I have experience from puppies to seniors, small dogs to big ones, lazy to energetic, timid to fearless. My goal is to make your dog as comfortable as possible.
Columbia pet parents share their Rover experiences
So happy we found Kaitie! She completely exceeded our expectations. She sent the most amazing photos throughout the stay and kept communication open the whole time — it made being away so much easier knowing my guy was in good hands. When I came home, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly had the time of his life. The house was clean and tidy. We'll absolutely be booking her again!

Evelyn is a wonderful sitter! She is proactively communicative and sends lots of pictures. She was amazing with our two terriers, one of whom is a little skittish because she is a rescue. I would highly recommend Evelyn and will definitely be requesting that she watch our pups again in the future!

Callahan was very gentle with our pup and made her feel comfortable from the start! She was very flexible and communicative which helped us feel comfortable about our trip away from our dog. Callahan also helped us take out the trash. We would definitely hire her again.

Tina took great care of our kitties! She was a great communicator and she sent lots of pictures so we felt at ease while we were away. Our girls were clearly comfortable with her. I also appreciated that she offered a meet and greet beforehand even though I wasn’t able to make the time work

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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.

















