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“Nicole is amazing! My cat is usually a very shy girl, but she was lying belly up — a clear sign she felt comfortable and safe. Nicole is also very communicative; her messages, cards, and photos were detailed and absolutely lovely. Through the pictures, I could tell my cat was enjoying her time with Nicole. (She even brought Nicole to her favorite tunnel spot to play!) This was already a repeat booking with Nicole, and I’ll definitely book with her again. Thank you so much, Nicole!”
“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!”
“Kristiaan did a great job doing check-ins for our two dogs, even though one of our dogs decided to be a bit of a menace! She communicated with us well and sent cute pics as well.”
“Meghan took great care of our kitties while we were away for a week over the Christmas holidays. She was very responsive leading up to the trip, and she was accomodating to our needs even during her own Christmas plans. She checked on them once a day and sent pics and updates after each visit. If there were any concerns, she updated us right away. We came home to happy kitties!”
“Sydney was attentive, kind, and caring to my fur baby! I received regular photos and updates from her and my cat was very comfortable with her too! I look forward to retaining her services again.”
“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.”
“I get really scared when I have to leave my 2 cats for work trips or holidays. Timia completely made me feel at ease. She came a few days before I left to meet them and see if they were compatible, which was wonderful! I got pictures and updates everyday. She was so understanding of my cats issues and made sure I was good as well. I only want her watching my cats while I'm gone. She's wonderful!!”
“Amazing, nothing else to say. I had a birthday vacation planned for a couple of weeks and realized that I had no one to watch my cat. Moe showed up at the correct time. Every single day sent me pictures and updates every single time she visited and when I got home today I could tell that my cat was well taken care of! I’ll use no one except Moe from now on, 12/10 would recommend!!!”
About: I’ve had dogs in my live since i was born. I have taken care of two black-labs, german shepherd mix, and a yellow-lab at home. I always go my local animal shelter just to look at the dogs and take them out to play. I also have helped at an equestrian center feeding horses, cows, cats, and dogs, so i’ve been around all sorts of animals. I play softball here at USC and have been in 8 hour weeks, so I’ve had a lot of free time and would enjoy playing with your dog or cat :) I have a kitten in my apartment right now and my roommate has a 7- month old toy aussie doodle that I also help care for.
“Adrianna was great with my pup! I booked her super last minute, but she was happy to be available and flexible with me and was super communicative the entire time. Would absolutely book her again!”
“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!!”
“Courtney was just perfect! She was very easy to reach and sent lots of pictures of my cat while I was away, allowing me to feel comfortable on my trip. I will definitely be booking again. Great first experience using Rover!”
About: I have been taking of different breeds of cats since I was five. I also take care of my family dog who we got in 2013. I work as an animal care technician and I took care of different small animals from rabbits to gerbils. I work from 7:30am to 3pm every weekday and then I work part days on weekends once every three months. I play with and take care of my family dog 3 days a week when I get home from work. So I will be around most weekends to play with your pet and take care of them all day. When I house sat for friends I would take care of their dogs before I went to work and then when I got home I spent all evening with watching tv with them and cuddling and playing. They even slept with me too. I will play with your pets indoors or outdoors depending if your house has a fence or is enclosed. I will feed your pets when it is time for them to eat morning and night like I do with my own dog. They are welcome to hang out with me on the couch and watch whatever I am watching and they can sleep with me if they want. I want to do whatever makes your pets comfortable and feel safe.
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Nicole C.Star Sitter
“Nicole is amazing! My cat is usually a very shy girl, but she was lying belly up — a clear sign she felt comfortable and safe. Nicole is also very communicative; her messages, cards, and photos were detailed and absolutely lovely. Through the pictures, I could tell my cat was enjoying her time with Nicole. (She even brought Nicole to her favorite tunnel spot to play!) This was already a repeat booking with Nicole, and I’ll definitely book with her again. Thank you so much, Nicole!”
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.”
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!”
Katie M.
Star Sitter
“Katie was great with our cat! She was very good at warming up to the cat. She was asked to give our cat insulin injections and she did amazing!”
Kristiaan M.Star Sitter
“Kristiaan did a great job doing check-ins for our two dogs, even though one of our dogs decided to be a bit of a menace! She communicated with us well and sent cute pics as well.”
Meghan J.Star Sitter
“Meghan took great care of our kitties while we were away for a week over the Christmas holidays. She was very responsive leading up to the trip, and she was accomodating to our needs even during her own Christmas plans. She checked on them once a day and sent pics and updates after each visit. If there were any concerns, she updated us right away. We came home to happy kitties!”
Emma B.Star Sitter
“5 star service always”
Sydney O.Star Sitter
“Sydney was attentive, kind, and caring to my fur baby! I received regular photos and updates from her and my cat was very comfortable with her too! I look forward to retaining her services again.”
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.
“I get really scared when I have to leave my 2 cats for work trips or holidays. Timia completely made me feel at ease. She came a few days before I left to meet them and see if they were compatible, which was wonderful! I got pictures and updates everyday. She was so understanding of my cats issues and made sure I was good as well. I only want her watching my cats while I'm gone. She's wonderful!!”
moe k.Star Sitter
“Amazing, nothing else to say. I had a birthday vacation planned for a couple of weeks and realized that I had no one to watch my cat. Moe showed up at the correct time. Every single day sent me pictures and updates every single time she visited and when I got home today I could tell that my cat was well taken care of! I’ll use no one except Moe from now on, 12/10 would recommend!!!”
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.”
Madeline W.
“Madeline was very helpful and communicative. I’d be happy to let her check on my cat again!”
Julia B.Star Sitter
“Julia was great with our cat. She checked in promptly, spent 20-30 mins each visits, and Rosie was happy and well taken care of when we returned.”
Emma S.
“From a young age Emma has had a passion and love for animals. She takes great care of her dogs and cats. I believe Emma will be a valuable addition to the Rover team.”
Adrianna F.
“Adrianna was great with my pup! I booked her super last minute, but she was happy to be available and flexible with me and was super communicative the entire time. Would absolutely book her again!”
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!!”
Haley K.
“Haley is wonderful. She is very patient with both of our dogs. She’s prompt and dependable and we’re very lucky to have her.”
Courtney B.
“Courtney was just perfect! She was very easy to reach and sent lots of pictures of my cat while I was away, allowing me to feel comfortable on my trip. I will definitely be booking again. Great first experience using Rover!”
Alexandra H.
“I am Alex's direct supervisor at her full time animal care position. She is a pleasure to work with, reliable, compassionate, and professional. If the need ever be, I would happily have her care for my beloved zoo of a household.”
Over 1,020 pet parents in Columbia have booked cat sitting
Columbia cat parents share their Rover experiences
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
Perfect cat sitter! Our shy kitties warmed up to her immediately, putting both our cats and us at ease, knowing they were in good hands. Great communication and pictures! Made sure to play and love on them in addition to basic care. Respectful of our home and left everything very clean. Will 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!!!
Beth always takes the best care of our cat and helps him to feel less stress while we're away. Our cat loves her and I always feel better knowing she will be caring for him while we're gone! She goes above and beyond every time she cares for our cat and we are so grateful for her care for our boy!
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!
Kate went above and beyond. I have never used a pet sitting service before. I have just always had someone I know watch my animals while I was gone, but that wasn't an option this time. So, I booked with Kate, with a little trepidation as to how it all would work and what it would be like. From the moment I met Kate she put my mind at ease. My kittens liked her from the start but my old man can be a bit tough and standoffish in the beginning but she was able to pet and love on him from the beginning. Kate's communication was excellent and really put my mind at ease plus now I have so many cute pictures of all my babies. I will definitely book with Kate again if she is available. Thank you so so much!!!!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Columbia is $20
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Sitters in Columbia average 6 repeat cat sitting clients
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbia on Rover as of Jul 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 Jul 2025, there are 228 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, 84% 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 228 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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