Cat Sitting in Columbia
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Top rated Columbia cat sitters
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“Emma is very sweet, thorough and timely. She communicated with us very well over the weekend as she watched our 2 dogs. Would recommend her to anyone and we will be looking for her again in the future!”
“Excellent! Justine spent a lot of time with my cat Milo. I could tell that he really liked her and was happy. It made me feel thankful to know that Justine helped my kitty have a better day, as I knew he was lonely. I really appreciated seeing the pictures of my pet while I was away, as well.”
“She is simply wonderful and amazing. Good communication while I was away, giving me updates and letting me know any concerns she observed in my cat for me to address with my vet later. 10/10, stellar sitter.”
“Sydney was wonderful with Bella! She was very patient when Bella was shy hiding under the bed. She played with her, gave her treats and sent me daily pictures of her. I will definitely use Sydney again. I highly recommend her.”
“Jeffrey and I met for his first official drop in and both Callie and Ellie took to him immediately. Jeffrey was very careful about understanding all aspects of their feeding and daily routines. He asked great questions which reflected the depth of the care he incorporates in serving his clients and their pets. I plan to continue to use Jeffrey on a regular basis and in that regard he has been especially accommodating to my specific scheduling needs. Jeffrey has a warm and friendly personality and I look forward to working with him going forward and trusting him with the care of my two dogs”
“Kristin is awesome! I booked check ins for Christmas day and the morning after. I'm so happy she could check on my two cats. She had mentioned to me at the meet and greet that this was her busiest Christmas week yet with a lot of bookings. I have worked in retail for a few years now and Christmas week can be so overwhelming, especially with now that I travel for family while having pets at home. I am so appreciative that she was able to show them care and attention even with one of the craziest weeks of the year. I had booked her in advance but even then I was worried and anxious about this. My job had me scheduled christmas eve, and then I was taking a midnight train to Florida that night. Plus this would be the first night that my cats were alone together without me. I'm just so happy that Kristin could check on them, they were happy and comfortable seeing her while I was gone. I am really thankful for her and she's a great sitter.”
“Samantha did a great job taking care of our pups! She communicated and let us know how they were doing and we loved getting her pictures of them. We would definitely reach out to Samantha again!”
“Teresa was amazing with my sweet Benny! She is gentle and kind and followed all my crazy directions for my high maintenance cat. Will absolutely recommend her and book her again!”
“Hadley is the best cat sitter! She is always good natured, sends helpful reports, and sends adorable photos.I was pleased this time because I had forgotten to book a sitter, and it happened to be Memorial Day weekend — and Hadley was willing to look after Kit Cat at the last minute! Hadley gets my highest recommendation.”
“Nicole was wonderful!! We had to book last minute due to a sitter cancelling and she was so accommodating! She took such good care of our cats while we were gone and sent us amazing updates! I highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a sitter!”
About: I’ve grown up with dogs ever since I was born, learning how to take care of them from a very young age. I have also been trusted with dogs and cats from neighbors, friends, and family throughout the years. I currently have a full-time internship for the summer (8:30-5), but I am able to care for pets before work and anytime after! Your pets will be a priority in my schedule. I will ensure safety for dogs when walking and keep them in safe environments. When caring for your pets in your home, I will maintain their normal routines and keep them at the center of my attention always. I treat every home with respect, keeping it clean and as it looked when I arrived. I want to create a safe and comfortable environment where you are stress-free and your pets are happy.
“Was willing to help me out with a pretty inconvenient schedule (daily, early morning and again late evening). Always kept us informed with how things were going, followed all the various procedures we gave her, and sent pictures. Responded to communication quickly and was very easy to work with. We had unorthodox pets to watch, too: chickens. Beverly got to know them over the week and work with each of their personalities.”
“Meghan was AMAZING!!! She communicated, kept us updated and even cleaned up after my pups which is above what we expected. Will definitely be booking again!”
About: I grew up with dogs and cats, and I have been taking care of them inside and outside my home for many years! I’d love to provide trustable care for your little (or not so little) ones :) I am currently a graduate student at USC! For June and July, I’m available anytime on the weekends and mornings and evenings on the weekdays. My schedule will be altered slightly once fall semester begins, and I will update it here as I get more info! I take pride in creating a safe, trustworthy environment when caring for pets in their home. I treat your space with the same respect I’d want for my own! My goal is for your to return home to a happy pet and everything just as you left it :)
“Karina was fantastic with my cats! One of them is very shy and usually takes a very long time to open up to people but she made an exception for Karina! Big thank you and a huge recommendation to anyone else who needs their furry friends taken care of!”
“As usual, Jessica was awesome taking care of my 3 chihuahuas. I like using Jessica not only because she does a great job of taking care of Pablo, Izzy, and Mooch, but also the continuity and familiarity the dogs have when she comes over. She always communicates with me with pictures and texts. One of my older dogs needs several medications and she is always accurate when giving Pablo his medications. Thanks, Jessica for taking such good care of my babies! Stefny Craft”
“Heather is both professional and easy to work with as a human, and is truly adoptive of my fur kids, as well while spending time with them. My animals absolutely loved spending time with her and she took the time to care for both our geriatric princess and a precocious pup, exactly as they needed. I will definitely be keeping Heather on the short list, the list is exactly one name long. 🙂 10 out of 10 - would hire again!”
Over 189 pet parents in Columbia have booked cat sitting
Columbia cat parents share their Rover experiences
Thank you so much for taking care of Ollie! We were gone for a longer trip and I was really worried about Ollie getting bored and Justine was able to come up with fun and different ways to stimulate him other than just playing! I truly appreciated that. Highly recommended using Justine to take care of your fur babies!
This was our first time with Hadley for my cat Mavu. I was apprehensive as Mavu needed eye drops and she had not let anyone administer those other than me. But Hadley was patient and determined to help Mavu with those drops while I was away for family emergency. Hadley has been gentle, persistent and very loving with Mavu. She got the drops in Mavu lovingly and is now Mavu’s best friend, Mavu keeps waiting for her visits and misses her after she leaves. Hadley is ethical , trustworthy and reliable. We got blessed to have found her and highly recommend her to any pet parent who loves their pet and wants gentle care for their pets. Madhuri
My now-husband and I had to go out of town to get married and this was the first time that we had to rely on someone that we weren't close with to watch our kitties. It was imperative that we found someone that would make an effort to get them to warm up to them and that's exactly what Emma did. She was very communicative, always gave our kitties treats and really made an effort with them. It paid off, because even though they were super shy at the beginning of her time with them and hiding in closets, by her last drop in, they were coming out and allowing for her to pet them. She kept us updated with lots of pictures and really put us at ease. We will be using her again in the future!! 10/10!!
We needed a last minute sitter for our cat for a long weekend away. We were so happy Shannon was available to spend time with him and flexible around our travel plans. She was an excellent communicator and kept us up to date on her visits despite some tech issues with the Rover app. We so appreciated her notes and photos and loved hearing/seeing how much our cat enjoyed her attention!
Julia was an excellent cat sitter. She communicated clearly throughout the entire process, responded quickly to messages, and always showed up right on time. Most importantly, she took wonderful care of Bill and made sure he was comfortable and well looked after while we were away. It gave us real peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I would absolutely recommend Julia to anyone looking for a reliable and attentive pet sitter.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Columbia is $20
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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 Jun 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 Jun 2026, there are 12 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, cat sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available 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 12 cat sitters in Columbia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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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