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“Nicole was very communicative and descriptive, which put my mind at ease while we were out of town! My cat loved her and I appreciate that she was able to administer his medicine and gave him extra snuggles and pets. She is the best and we look forward to booking her again.”
“Nontombe made me feel so wonderful about being able to leave my pet in her care! She was wonderful, took several pictures and kept me updated on how she was doing. I’ll definitely rebook with Nontombe :)”
“Katie was amazing! She went above and beyond while looking after my cat while I was away. It gave me peace of mind knowing my cat and home were in such caring and capable hands. Everything was well looked after, and I could tell my cat was happy and comfortable. I highly recommend Katie to anyone needing a reliable and thoughtful sitter!”
“Pamela is a fantastic sitter for my cat. She is caring, thoughtful, and punctual every time. I never have to worry about leaving my baby in her care. Thank you Pamela!”
“We hired Sydney to care for two cats owned by our son so that we could go to the beach as a family. She was outstanding. Extremely friendly. Inspired confidence. Lovely personality. Charming. Super responsive, with texts and sending pictures to our son of his cats. We like her so much that we hired her for two days to drop in on our 2.5-year-old Labrador Retriever. immediately after the beach trip for a couple of days. She will be our "go to" for the future.”
“Teresa did a great job checking on our cat while we were gone. She stayed 30 min giving him pets, cleaning his litter box and checking his food/water. She is a great communicator and even sent us a picture. We will definitely be booking with her again.”
“Timia did a great job befriending my cats and ensuring they were well cared for and over the holidays!!! Not only that, she checked my plumbing and kept my faucets flowing during the winter weather. I felt so much more relaxed knowing she had looked after those things while I was away.”
“Kayla was awesome! She dropped in and took care of our kitty in our home for our long trip out of town. She was consistent and communicative and it was clear she cared. She even moved in packages that were left outside of our apt without us asking. Will definitely look to book her in the future.”
“Hadley was an amazing sitter for our two cats! We had a last minute booking and she was quick to respond, come by the house and get their care instructions. Every visit she gave us updates and photos and even got our shy kitties to warm up to her. Really enjoyed our vacation with the peace of mind that Snuggie and TJ were in great hands with Hadley. Highly recommended!!”
“Adrianna was very responsive with me while I was on vacation and took good care of my cat! She followed instructions and also kept me updated. She was patient and understanding of my kitty and her needs. No issues or complaints. We would happily welcome Adrianna back next time!”
“Rybecca took great care of my kitties!! She responded quickly and gave me updates on the cats every time she dropped in to visit. She is very trustworthy and reliable!! Will be booking with her again in the future. 10/10 recommend!”
About: I grew up with dogs and also had a cat for a few years as well. I love all size dogs and I will care for your pet just like it was my own. I can play, walk, feed, and give all the love to your pet. My #1 goal is their safety and providing the attention your pet needs when you are not available to do so. I only accept dogs and cats that are spade/fixed. Let me help you be the best pet owner! I currently work a full time job during the week and can be available: • Open availability on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. •M-F: 6am-7:30am and 5:15pm-11pm for walks/drop in visits. I also have an hour lunch break usually between 11:30-12:30 (it’s flexible), so I can be available during that timeframe as well. •If booking for house sitting: I have a WFH job so I would be working at your home during the day, if requested to be there during the day. I currently take care of my 2 dogs while working, so it is something I am very accustomed to and have no issue doing 😊. I will be able to walk, feed, and provide medicine to your pet. I can also play, give treats, and cuddles if they are a cuddle bug! I usually like to message with the person who books with me so I can better understand their dog quirks and requirements.
“We’ve only ever booked with Courtney because she’s been so amazing! She obviously cares a lot about our pets and that gives us so much peace of mind while we’re away. We have cats who need medication and she’s really good about making sure everything is correct for them. Highly recommend booking with her!”
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Nicole C.Star Sitter
“Nicole was very communicative and descriptive, which put my mind at ease while we were out of town! My cat loved her and I appreciate that she was able to administer his medicine and gave him extra snuggles and pets. She is the best and we look forward to booking her again.”
Nontombe B.Star Sitter
“Nontombe made me feel so wonderful about being able to leave my pet in her care! She was wonderful, took several pictures and kept me updated on how she was doing. I’ll definitely rebook with Nontombe :)”
Katie M.
Star Sitter
“Katie was amazing! She went above and beyond while looking after my cat while I was away. It gave me peace of mind knowing my cat and home were in such caring and capable hands. Everything was well looked after, and I could tell my cat was happy and comfortable. I highly recommend Katie to anyone needing a reliable and thoughtful sitter!”
Pamela Z.Star Sitter
“Pamela is a fantastic sitter for my cat. She is caring, thoughtful, and punctual every time. I never have to worry about leaving my baby in her care. Thank you Pamela!”
Hannah W.Star Sitter
“Hannah did a great job taking care of our cat. She checked in with each visit to let us know how our cat was doing. I highly recommend Hannah as a cat sitter.”
Sydney O.Star Sitter
“We hired Sydney to care for two cats owned by our son so that we could go to the beach as a family. She was outstanding. Extremely friendly. Inspired confidence. Lovely personality. Charming. Super responsive, with texts and sending pictures to our son of his cats. We like her so much that we hired her for two days to drop in on our 2.5-year-old Labrador Retriever. immediately after the beach trip for a couple of days. She will be our "go to" for the future.”
Emma B.Star Sitter
“Emma did a great job as always”
Teresa O.Star Sitter
“Teresa did a great job checking on our cat while we were gone. She stayed 30 min giving him pets, cleaning his litter box and checking his food/water. She is a great communicator and even sent us a picture. We will definitely be booking with her again.”
Timia T.
“Timia did a great job befriending my cats and ensuring they were well cared for and over the holidays!!! Not only that, she checked my plumbing and kept my faucets flowing during the winter weather. I felt so much more relaxed knowing she had looked after those things while I was away.”
Brittany L.Star Sitter
“Brittany looked after my Ali B Kitty while I was away and all went beautifully. She enjoys pets and is reliable. I recommend.”
moe k.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much for your care and attention to my girls while I was gone! I felt so much better being gone knowing they were so well cared for.”
Kayla J.Star Sitter
“Kayla was awesome! She dropped in and took care of our kitty in our home for our long trip out of town. She was consistent and communicative and it was clear she cared. She even moved in packages that were left outside of our apt without us asking. Will definitely look to book her in the future.”
Hadley M.Star Sitter
“Hadley was an amazing sitter for our two cats! We had a last minute booking and she was quick to respond, come by the house and get their care instructions. Every visit she gave us updates and photos and even got our shy kitties to warm up to her. Really enjoyed our vacation with the peace of mind that Snuggie and TJ were in great hands with Hadley. Highly recommended!!”
Ava L.Star Sitter
“Ava was great! She took great care of our cat and even watered our plants for us! She’s amazing!”
Adrianna F.
“Adrianna was very responsive with me while I was on vacation and took good care of my cat! She followed instructions and also kept me updated. She was patient and understanding of my kitty and her needs. No issues or complaints. We would happily welcome Adrianna back next time!”
Molly S.
“Molly was very reliable! Great communication, sent lots of pics to let me know how things were going, very thorough and took great care of them!”
Aubrey L.
“Awesome communicator and Nala loved her visit! I highly recommend 🙂”
Rybecca R.Star Sitter
“Rybecca took great care of my kitties!! She responded quickly and gave me updates on the cats every time she dropped in to visit. She is very trustworthy and reliable!! Will be booking with her again in the future. 10/10 recommend!”
Katie C.
“Katie has been great with our little fur baby. She helps tire out our pup by playing tug-of-war, and makes sure he gets plenty of love! I appreciate how kind she is and I'm glad to know my pup is in safe hands with her.”
Courtney B.
“We’ve only ever booked with Courtney because she’s been so amazing! She obviously cares a lot about our pets and that gives us so much peace of mind while we’re away. We have cats who need medication and she’s really good about making sure everything is correct for them. Highly recommend booking with her!”
Over 1,043 pet parents in Columbia have booked cat sitting
Columbia cat parents share their Rover experiences
When my train from the West Coast was unexpectedly canceled during a two-week visit there, forcing me to find another train that would get me back to S.C. two days later than planned, Moe helped me out without hesitation. She took care of Sebastian, my cat, with the same care and love she gives to her own pets. She also took care of other needs that impacted Sebastian, such as restoring power to the TV channel my cat watches after a power outage, and notifying me of water damage inside the home after a severe thunderstorm. Moe has proven time and again why she is a Star Sitter. She always goes above and beyond her duties to make sure your pet is safe and sound.
Rybecca was a fantastic caregiver for our pets! Our three cats and elderly pup connected with her right away and were all looking great when I returned after a week away. I appreciate Rybecca's dependability and thorough communication about what was going on with the animals. I would definitely recommend her!
This was my first time using Rover so I was a little worried about how it would go but Meghan was so fantastic. My cats are usually shy and timid around new people but she made them feel comfortable and was extremely attentive and communicated very well. I could not be happier with how it went! I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future!!
Adrianna was very responsive with me while I was on vacation and took good care of my cat! She followed instructions and also kept me updated. She was patient and understanding of my kitty and her needs. No issues or complaints. We would happily welcome Adrianna back next time!
Haldley was phenomenal!!! Will absolutely use her again in the future as she provided fantastic care! She was always on time and quick to communicate if needed. She took great photos and shared updates in the visit card. She was able to capture my kitty’s personality even! My cat takes meds and Hadley was able to administer them. My kitty was in great spirits when I returned home!
Stephanie did a wonderful job visiting and caring for Dottie and Milton. We got updates during each visit and they clearly enjoyed her presence with them. We’re new to the area and look forward to her being our pet sitter when we are out of town again. Highly recommended!
Kaitlin is very thoughtful and has great communication skills! When I was booking, Rover was showing my profile as someone in a different city 90 miles away for some reason and the first sitter I reached out to immediately rejected my request. Kaitlin stood out to me because she took the extra step to confirm my location first. She applied the same amount of care to her drop in visits, providing great updates and pictures! Would definitely book again
Madison took care of our 3 kitty girls for a week while we were out of town. She took such good care of our girls. We loved seeing the photos everyday and seeing our girls while we were away. Our shy cat even came out and played, which was just shocking! We will look to use Madison again and will recommend her to others! Thank you so much Madison!!!
Isabel did great with our boys! She was very communicative and was a problem solver when anything amiss popped up! I would use her again (if she’ll have us) she sent many pictures and videos. My dogs have many special instructions that come with them and she handled them with stride.
This was my first time using a cat sitter for my 20-year old cat and I could not be more pleased with Macy! My cat now needs a pill twice a day and although Macy had never given a cat a pill before she was more than willing to try and was successful! She had humor in her tries when he would spit them out and that put my mind at ease being away knowing that she wouldn't give up until he had his medicine. She brought a package in for us, pulled our trashcans in and made sure everything was nice and tidy when we returned. I will definitely use her services again and she comes highly recommended for any animal needs!
Emily was amazing! She sent daily photo updates and summaries of Ritzie's behavior/activity level. I also really appreciated that she spent some extra time with her when she could. Very easy to work with and would recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter. I would definitely book her again!
Brooke was the PERFECT person to take care of my cat when I was away. My cat is very shy but warmed up to her immediately. Brooke was very flexible and great about sending updates while I as away. I’d recommend her to anyone and will definitely book with her again!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Columbia is $20
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your cat sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Columbia average 6 repeat cat sitting clients
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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 Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 236 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, 86% 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 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 236 cat sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Columbia, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 98% 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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