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“Nikki + Ben were absolutely amazing with our pups! They were so caring and attentive and kept me up to date on how they were doing while I was out of town. I would recommend this sweet couple to anyone!”


About: Hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, including puppies and senior pets. We are attentive, trustworthy, and treat every animal like our own. Experienced with administering medications, sticking to routines, and giving pets the love and patience they deserve. Whether it’s a walk, playtime, or overnight care, we bring peace of mind to pet parents. I work remotely and am available to provide your pup attention and play time throughout their visit along with playing with our 1.5 yr old lab/german shepherd Goose! I have a friendly dog of my own and a fully fenced yard, so your pup will have a safe, welcoming space and a built-in playmate! I’m always home while pets are in my care and can follow any specific instructions for feeding, medication, or crate time. Your dog’s comfort, safety, and happiness are my top priorities.

About: I’ve been taking care of animals almost my entire life. From walking dogs, house sitting, or just drop in play dates throughout the busy day. I have owned cats or dogs my entire life and can’t imagine a life without them. Your dog/cat will be very well taken care of and will get lots of love and cuddles (if they want them!!). I will provide pictures each day to assure you they are happy and healthy. I’m currently a stay at home mom with my 15 month old daughter. I live on Fort Benning and will gladly do drop ins throughout the day (Mon-Sun) to fit the needs of your fur baby. I can easily crate your dogs in your home if needed. I will take them on walks or play in the yard to make sure they get daily exercise.

“Anisa was amazing with our Katie. She could not have done more to sssure that our pet’s needs were taken care of. I cannot say enough good things about the care Anisa gave. I would not hesitate to leave Katie with Anisa in the future. She was simply awesome!!!”


“Mary Grace was a godsend to our family. Our beloved and notoriously mischievous 11 year old /70lb shepherd mix is prone to stress and can’t be comfortably boarded in a facility. He is also getting older, so he struggles with separation anxiety and requires frequent walks and intellectual stimulation. Mary Grace was a perfect fit. She is extremely competent and conscientious. She met both Ranger’s needs as a full time companion (walks, feeding, engaging) and my needs as a concerned parent (pictures, updates, etc). It’s the first time we’ve traveled in years that I was not constantly worried about Ranger. I would not hesitate to book with her again or to recommend her to others. She is amazing and I’m so grateful for how well she cared for our boy.”


“Faraluz took great care of my Luna! She was very accommodating and she stayed in consistent contact throughout the boarding. She sent me pictures of Luna throughout the day and she comforted Luna while she was experiencing anxiety through the storm. I would definitely recommend Faraluz to watch your pet. She caring, loving, and very attentive! 10/10”


“She’s the best pet sitter ever! she’s very accommodating with dates and times I highly recommend her. She treats my pup just like her own. She was super informative with everything she did with him by sending daily photos!”


“Mia was great! She kept me informed and sent me pictures of my sweet boy Robi throughout the day. If you are looking for someone to take care of your dog(s) I definitely recommend her.”


“Is there a way to give 10 stars? This was my first ROVER experience and it was simply amazing. Marianne's home was welcoming and warm for my precious golden doodle, Remi. There were lots of pictures of the fun my pup was having without me. She was very happy and loved. Marianne and Her pup, Ginger provided lots of cuddles and comfort to Remi. I can't say enough about how happy and satisfied I was with Remi's stay. Most excellent. 10 out of 10!!!!”


About: Hello! I enjoy walking and taking care of dogs and I am also good and training pups to walk properly on a leash. I also care for dog aggressive dogs who are reactive to other. I have experience with my own dog who is reactive to other pups so I understand the struggle. I just recently moved to Decatur and have all the time in the world to take care of peoples dogs and their needs. I can work through rain and the hot weather. I am very respectful of others peoples wishes with their pups and how they what their pups to be taken care of. I am very responsible to follow directions when given and I also try my best to keep the pups safe and away from any form of danger.

“Olivia was great, I left my miniature schnauzer with her for a week. She sent pictures every day of her where she looked like she was having a great time with her two small dogs. I would definitely recommend Olivia to take care of your pets, she did an awesome job.”


“Autumn and her significant other were very sweet and caring of my Tyson. Their apartment was emaculate, spotless, cozy and safe. They made me feel very comfortable with leaving my Tyson in their care. Autimn kept me updated on his stay and shared photos. I definitely recommend them both. Your fur is in great hands with these two. I can't ask for a better sitter.”


“We are so glad to have found Kelsi after our previous pet sitter moved away. She treated our pups like her own. Kelsi’s setup is perfect for pets and her approach helps to ensure that they are safe and feel right at home. I am especially grateful to her for graciously extending our pups stay when our vehicle needed to be serviced and our return was delayed. So easy to work with.”

“Super flexible and very nice! She stuck to the instructions we left her with no problem. Easy to see she is a real dog lover, not just a sitter. Will definitely be using her again!”


“Nina was everything I could hope for in a pet sitter! She loved on my pup like her own and updated me frequently on how he was doing. She went above and beyond to work with my anxious puppy on his walks. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!”


“Tugba was wonderful. This was the first time using her and things worked out really well. I really like that she wanted to meet before the boarding date to get to know our dog. I would highly recommend her and plan on using her for future boarding.”

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Nikki B.

“Nikki + Ben were absolutely amazing with our pups! They were so caring and attentive and kept me up to date on how they were doing while I was out of town. I would recommend this sweet couple to anyone!”


Ashley B.
About: Hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, including puppies and senior pets. We are attentive, trustworthy, and treat every animal like our own. Experienced with administering medications, sticking to routines, and giving pets the love and patience they deserve. Whether it’s a walk, playtime, or overnight care, we bring peace of mind to pet parents. I work remotely and am available to provide your pup attention and play time throughout their visit along with playing with our 1.5 yr old lab/german shepherd Goose! I have a friendly dog of my own and a fully fenced yard, so your pup will have a safe, welcoming space and a built-in playmate! I’m always home while pets are in my care and can follow any specific instructions for feeding, medication, or crate time. Your dog’s comfort, safety, and happiness are my top priorities.


Ashley M.
“Ashley is so amazing with both cats and dogs. She is gentle and caring and very communicative. I would trust her with my dogs lives! We love when Ashley watches our pups.”


Anisa D.

“Anisa was amazing with our Katie. She could not have done more to sssure that our pet’s needs were taken care of. I cannot say enough good things about the care Anisa gave. I would not hesitate to leave Katie with Anisa in the future. She was simply awesome!!!”


Mary Grace D.
Star Sitter


“Mary Grace was a godsend to our family. Our beloved and notoriously mischievous 11 year old /70lb shepherd mix is prone to stress and can’t be comfortably boarded in a facility. He is also getting older, so he struggles with separation anxiety and requires frequent walks and intellectual stimulation. Mary Grace was a perfect fit. She is extremely competent and conscientious. She met both Ranger’s needs as a full time companion (walks, feeding, engaging) and my needs as a concerned parent (pictures, updates, etc). It’s the first time we’ve traveled in years that I was not constantly worried about Ranger. I would not hesitate to book with her again or to recommend her to others. She is amazing and I’m so grateful for how well she cared for our boy.”


Rebecca & James K.

“Super grateful to have Rebecca & James take care of Arnie when we're out of town. He loves his time at their house and we always get so many picture updates of playtime!”


Faraluz O.

“Faraluz took great care of my Luna! She was very accommodating and she stayed in consistent contact throughout the boarding. She sent me pictures of Luna throughout the day and she comforted Luna while she was experiencing anxiety through the storm. I would definitely recommend Faraluz to watch your pet. She caring, loving, and very attentive! 10/10”


Tahimi C.
Star Sitter


“She’s the best pet sitter ever! she’s very accommodating with dates and times I highly recommend her. She treats my pup just like her own. She was super informative with everything she did with him by sending daily photos!”


Megan T.Star Sitter

“She was absolutely amazing, sent pictures everyday and kept my family updated on everything. If I could give ten stars I absolutely would. Highly recommend.”


Tatum R.

“She’s amazing! She was great with my dog Milo and kept me updated on him every day she had him. Super sweet and very knowledgeable with dogs and dog training!”


Mia T.

“Mia was great! She kept me informed and sent me pictures of my sweet boy Robi throughout the day. If you are looking for someone to take care of your dog(s) I definitely recommend her.”


Marianne J.
Star Sitter


“Is there a way to give 10 stars? This was my first ROVER experience and it was simply amazing. Marianne's home was welcoming and warm for my precious golden doodle, Remi. There were lots of pictures of the fun my pup was having without me. She was very happy and loved. Marianne and Her pup, Ginger provided lots of cuddles and comfort to Remi. I can't say enough about how happy and satisfied I was with Remi's stay. Most excellent. 10 out of 10!!!!”


Morgan W.
About: Hello! I enjoy walking and taking care of dogs and I am also good and training pups to walk properly on a leash. I also care for dog aggressive dogs who are reactive to other. I have experience with my own dog who is reactive to other pups so I understand the struggle. I just recently moved to Decatur and have all the time in the world to take care of peoples dogs and their needs. I can work through rain and the hot weather. I am very respectful of others peoples wishes with their pups and how they what their pups to be taken care of. I am very responsible to follow directions when given and I also try my best to keep the pups safe and away from any form of danger.


Olivia D.

“Olivia was great, I left my miniature schnauzer with her for a week. She sent pictures every day of her where she looked like she was having a great time with her two small dogs. I would definitely recommend Olivia to take care of your pets, she did an awesome job.”


Autumn C.

“Autumn and her significant other were very sweet and caring of my Tyson. Their apartment was emaculate, spotless, cozy and safe. They made me feel very comfortable with leaving my Tyson in their care. Autimn kept me updated on his stay and shared photos. I definitely recommend them both. Your fur is in great hands with these two. I can't ask for a better sitter.”


Kelsi C.

“We are so glad to have found Kelsi after our previous pet sitter moved away. She treated our pups like her own. Kelsi’s setup is perfect for pets and her approach helps to ensure that they are safe and feel right at home. I am especially grateful to her for graciously extending our pups stay when our vehicle needed to be serviced and our return was delayed. So easy to work with.”


Raven A.

“Super flexible and very nice! She stuck to the instructions we left her with no problem. Easy to see she is a real dog lover, not just a sitter. Will definitely be using her again!”


Galileah N.

“Super responsive and great with my dog! Will definitely be using her again. Thank you so much, Zeus had a great time:)”


Nina B.

“Nina was everything I could hope for in a pet sitter! She loved on my pup like her own and updated me frequently on how he was doing. She went above and beyond to work with my anxious puppy on his walks. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!”


Tugba K.

“Tugba was wonderful. This was the first time using her and things worked out really well. I really like that she wanted to meet before the boarding date to get to know our dog. I would highly recommend her and plan on using her for future boarding.”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Columbus.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbus pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 pet boarding 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
