House Sitting in Columbia
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1. Emma B.
“Emma did great with our animals! We had never left them that long with anyone other than family but they loved her. Both our house and pets were in good condition when we came back and we are so grateful!!”
2. Kylie A.
“Kylie took such great care of our girls while we were away. We couldn’t be more thankful for the amount of time she spent with them and the attention she gave them. Her attention to detail while caring for our pups eased all our nerves with leaving them. Upon arriving home, we could tell our babies were well taken care of. We love Kylie!”
3. Courtney B.
“Courtney is fantastic! I could tell the minute she walked in that Daisy responded very well to her. Courtney was so flexible and was happy to come to the hotel we were in for the weekend, and I realize that's a different request from normal ones! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Courtney to anyone, and I would absolutely use her again in the future the next time we're in town.”
4. Elise R.
“Had a great experience with Elise! She stayed for an entire weekend with my little dog. I got lots of feedback with pictures and my dog Ellie enjoyed lots of walks with Elise. I would not hesitate to use her again five stars!”
5. Isaiah D.
“Isaiah exceeds all my expectations for taking care of and staying with my dog at my house. He is responsible, provides regular updates including pictures, and treats Blitz as his own dog.”
6. Brittany L.
“Brittany was excellent! Our puppy settled down with her very quickly and she took great care of her. Very prompt and reached out with any questions she had.”
7. jeffrey b.
“Jeffrey is wonderful! He is very attentive to my dogs. I think they may love him more than me now! Even my standoffish dog warmed up to him quickly. He sends pictures and updates daily, and even put my garbage out without being asked! I highly recommend Jeffrey for your pet sitting needs!”
8. Gabriela C.
“Gabby is a great dog watcher she always cleans after my dog and sends my videos or pictures of them having fun. The house always ends up looking new when I come back home. She never fails to baby sit my dog!!”
9. Jennifer M.
“Jennifer is attentive and caring towards all animals, and is absolutely someone you can trust to watch your pet while you’re away. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone!”
10. Hadley M.
“Hadley did a great job taking care of our dog! She sent lots of photos and made us feel very comfortable leaving our baby for the first time.”
11. Matt D.
“Matt is a true dog whisperer! He has helped my mom tremendously with her dog. From walks to weekend stays. Moose gets excited every time Matt comes to walk him. He is quick to respond, reliable, and overall great.”
12. Aleksandra M.
“Sasha was the best sitter imaginable! She was always early and professional. I would leave rocket with her 100 times over. It made being away so much easier than I thought possible. 10 STARS!”
13. Mariah G.
“Mariah truly cares for animals. I felt comfortable with her in my home watching my two pets. She had great communication with me the entire time and sent photos throughout the day. Would definitely rebook with her again.”
14. Jaelyn G.
“Jaelyn stayed with my Ellie overnight. She did a fabulous job and everything was immaculate when I got home. Happy dog, clean house, who could ask for more? I will book her again.”
15. Lexie H.
“Lexie is awesome! Super responsive, easy to work with, and our dogs loved her! We will definitely book with her again the next time we’re out of town.”
16. Valarie F.
“Valarie was amazing! She took great care of our home and our Shiba! We were glad of the daily updates and pictures that she provided. She also took our dog on walks which we were very grateful for. Would recommend 10/10”
17. Richelle R.
“Richelle was great! She was very communicative, we appreciated the check ins and pictures of our pups having a great time while we were away. Our house was also left in perfect shape and after a trip, that was lovely to come home to! Highly recommend 😊”
18. Laney K.
“Laney is amazing! She did a great job taking care of our babies (1 dog & 1 cat), was a wonderful communicator, and our house looked great when we got back. All the stars!”
19. Natalie P.
“Natalie was amazing! She stepped in at the last minute when my other sitter fell through and took amazing care of my pets. She made sure they got play time and attention as well as food and potty breaks. I would definitely hire her again.”
20. Amanda H.
“Amanda is always great with my dogs and takes great care with them. She is also super respectful of our home and left it better than she found it!”
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1. Search
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2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbia on Rover as of May 2025 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of May 2025, there are 616 house sitters in Columbia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Columbia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbia have an average of 17 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters 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.
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