House Sitting in Columbus, Buffalo, NY
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“Jackie continues to be awesome. One of my pups got sick and she took him to the vet and then cared for him. She reported vet findings clearly and what meds he needed administered so I could easily take over when I got home. The other two pups were fine and she also gave them the love and care they needed. We can always tell when the dogs have been well cared for because while they’re very happy to see us, they don’t seem at all stressed. Just switching people who care about them.”
“Jessica stayed with our dog Sadie while we were away for a week. She was great! We got lots of pictures of Sadie and knew she was in good hands while we were away, and we came home to a happy pup!”
“Marideth is wonderful! I get the best pics of my happy pets while we're away and it makes me feel secure, knowing they are being cared for and loved.”
“Kate is amazing she’s watched my dogs and cat a few times now and is always great. My one dog is a bit shy and she’s always good with her too even with her being so nervous. She always sends really cute pics of the pets too!! :)”
“Amanda was so fantastic! She was very communicative leading up to and during her stay, including sending lots of pictures. Our dogs were so happy to have her undivided attention, and she was so thoughtful of our house as well. Will absolutely use her again and highly recommend her!!!”
About: I have lived with cats my entire life and have an abundance of experience caring for them, meeting their needs and wants. Growing up, I also lived with fostered pugs from a local pet rescue and have experience caring for them. While living in Colorado recently, I gained further experience cat sitting, while caring for dogs, geckos, pet birds, and chickens in a suburban setting. I have some experience walking dogs in urban settings. I am able to visit or stay with your dog to provide food, water medicine, play, and companionship. I also clean yards and immediately pickup pet waste when outside and clean in-house messes to prevent stains. I am communicative about pets and send daily updates and photos unless requested otherwise. I am currently a graduate student who only has class two days a week. I can visit animals daily with limitations to evening time on Tuesdays for visits. I am able to stay overnight with pets in their homes everyday and my maximum time out of the home at this time is 7 hours once a week. I often stay with dogs and visit cats, but can stay overnight in order to maintain their feeding and exercise routines. I let dogs out into the yard and spend time playing with them outside or go on morning and evening walks. With current flexibility, I can go on lunchtime walks. I always update clients about their pets daily unless requested otherwise.
About: Hi! My name is Celeste. I’ve been caring for animals for 20+ years and believe every animal is special, beautiful, and has a unique personality! I helped train dogs at Petco for three years which taught me how to anticipate and correct behaviors. I will make sure they are loved, entertained, learning, and safe. You don’t have to worry about your fur baby when they’re with me :) A little more about me: I’m currently a quality control lab technologist and decided to care for dogs in my spare time. It’s a great way to get out of the house, get exercise, and meet adorable animals!! Please feel free to ask me any questions. I look forward to caring for your pets! Thanks! — Celeste
“Carolyn is the absolute best! She loves and treats our Lily as if she were her own and we couldn't be more grateful to have found her. Complete peace of mind while we were gone and she constantly kept us updated with photos and videos.”
“Katy has watched our boys multiple times and every time she shows how caring, attentive, and kind she is. She goes above and beyond and is ALWAYS communicating so you feel at ease. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
About: I am currently a part-time dog daycare attendant. I am a cat mom to two sweet, kind, loving boys, Sam and Dan. As well as a pet sitter for friends and family. Pet care is a part of my daily life. Both work and home have a routine, love, care for, play and help the pets live their best lives. Caring for pets is totally what the clients wish. People care for their fur babies in different ways. My job is to keep their pets safe and happy in the client's absence.
“My two dogs are everything to me. They are my babies and I usually have a family member take care of them. There was an emergency that I had to get someone else asap. I’m so happy I trusted Nafisa, my boys loved her. She was in communication with me while I was traveling and it made me feel less worried. She’s amazing!!”
“Rachael took great care of Murphy! She did a great job communicating with me and keeping me informed of what was going on with Murphy the whole time. She also sent lots of pictures. Murphy would be happy to see Rachael again!”
“We entrusted our beloved furry friend to Rave’s care for six nights while we were away on our summer vacation—and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Rave was incredibly easy to communicate with and kept us updated every day with thoughtful messages and adorable photos of our pup. It gave us such peace of mind knowing our buddy was not only well looked after but genuinely happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate the care and attention Rave provided and wouldn’t hesitate to book again!”
“We recently had Cari take care of our 2 dogs for a few days and everything went perfect. She spent quality time with them and updated us frequently. She was very respectful towards all of our requests and made sure to keep them safe and happy. She went above and beyond our expectations and took away all of our worries. We will definitely be using her again.”
About: I’ve always grown up with animals in my life, from hamsters, to cats, to dogs, to even a ferret for a little while. I think a fundamental part of life is the love and care for our furry friends, so I would love to help you with your animal needs. Having a dog growing up, I am very familiar with dog walks around the neighborhood and nearby parks. I have also house-sat my neighbors house while they were on vacation. They had two large dogs, so I had the pleasure of sleeping at their house, keeping their plants alive, and giving their pets a little love whenever they needed it. I also have no problem just dropping by to keep your furry friend company, considering that I lost my four-pawed sister not too long ago, being around other dogs brings me joy. My boyfriend and I recently adopted a young cat from the Dunkirk animal shelter and we love her to bits! I am taking two online classes in the summer where work is done on my own time, and I do not have a full time job so I will have plenty of time to meet your pet needs! I am unavailable Thursday’s and Sunday’s but that’s all. For my 1 year old cat, Isla, we make sure all the windows are easily accessible for her to look through and have the screens in when the weather is nice. She has many toys to choose from and is living the life! I make sure the pets I take care of are in the best environment possible and have everything they need.
“This was our second time booking with Jennifer, and she was fantastic once again. She took amazing care of Faz, including right after his neuter, and showed so much patience, attentiveness, and genuine care. It meant a lot knowing he was so loved and well looked after. We truly appreciate everything she did and would absolutely book with her again.”
About: I’ve owned dogs that I have actively taken care of for years now! Raising my own boxer puppy and helping out family and friends by dog sitting and taking care of dog their dogs for them! I’m currently a freshman at UB! My classes are pretty short and spread out throughout the day! I would have ample time to check on your dog multiple times day! I am also available almost every weekend! I can actively take your dog out, play with it, take it for walks! Whatever is needed to make sure your dog is in a good environment!
Columbus pet parents share their Rover experiences
Marideth was great with my bernedoodle Maple. She took excellent care of the house and left it very clean after a week long stay. She was very nice to work with and sent lots of pictures and updates. Will definitely be rebooking with her again next time I go out of town!
Jose was a real super trooper taking care of our fur babies. The perfect combination of attention to detail and warmth toward Penny and Rocky. He really went the extra mile to take care of our place during some heavy storms. It was great to come home to a warm and inviting house. Highly recommend!
Amanda was so fantastic! She was very communicative leading up to and during her stay, including sending lots of pictures. Our dogs were so happy to have her undivided attention, and she was so thoughtful of our house as well. Will absolutely use her again and highly recommend her!!!
Judith is the absolute best!! As usual, our pup was treated as a princess and our house was cleaner than when we left. Judith is always prompt, honest, accommodating, respectful, caring, and professional. When we leave our girl with Judith we have absolutely no worries at all. It’s such a relief to have peace of mind leaving our sweet fur baby. Thank you Judith!!!
Kayla was a wonderful choice for our two girls Paloma and Ivy. She is kind, thoughtful and detail oriented. She paid close attention to our instructions for our pups and taking care of our fish! We would not hesitate to have her back for another sit and you should not hesitate either!
I am beyond grateful for the incredible care Hillary provided to my two rescue dogs, Astrid and Rocco. These pups aren’t the easiest to look after—they come with a full set of challenges and sensitivities—but she handled everything with patience, compassion, and attention to detail. From the thorough pre-visit questions to the daily updates (complete with thoughtful notes and adorable photos), it was clear that Astrid and Rocco were in the best hands. Hillary went above and beyond to make sure both dogs felt safe and comfortable. I came home to two happy, relaxed dogs. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sitter who truly understands and respects the unique needs of rescue animals!
Natalie was phenomenal with my dog, Lina over a 5 day house-sitting booking. She took the time to ask questions, and was attentive when learning about Lina's quirks and her daily routine. She'd always send multiple updates a day, pictures on walks and at meal times. My apartment was just as I left it when I returned. Would absolutely recommend her, she'll treat your dog like they're her own, and is super respectful when house sitting. Will definitely book again!
Ann made herself to care for Enzo on very short notice. Even so, she stopped by to meet him ahead of time. She kept in regular communication with us. Despite being stung by a bee on the paw (which Ann made us aware of immediately), Enzo was in excellent spirits when we arrived home. He obviously was well loved in our absence.
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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 Columbus.
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. Columbus 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.
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