Pet Sitting in Columbus
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Top rated Columbus pet sitters
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“Lucy took great care of both of our young, energetic dogs and they’re a handful! One needs medication which she was able to administer without issue and they both had so much fun with her. She sent great pictures and detailed information about their potty schedule and playtime which we appreciated a lot. I would recommend her to friends in the area for sure! Very professional and great with the dogs.”

About: I have taken care of animals since the age of 12. I have experience with a wide range of pets including ,but not limited to cats, horses, small dogs ranging from chihuahua, Yorkie, and pomeranian. To larger dogs like German shepherds, Rottweiler, pitbulls, and great Pyrenees hurding dogs. I also have a history of equestrian work with horses so it's made it easier to handle larger dogs. All pets deserve to be pampered and treated like family. Every time no excuse. I am a stay at home mom so I have no schedule to work around. I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How each pet is treated will heavily depend on the owners wants and the pets needs. I will do my absolute best to keep any discussed expectations met. And I will always make sure I do what I can to help the pet have fun and be safe and comfortable. And for house sitting my goals are to meet all expectations discussed before hand and make someone's life just a bit easier .
“Ansley is a great sitter and a kind and sweet person. She has taken care of our pets a few times now and each time she has shown excellent service, flexibility, and respect to us, our pets, and our home. We appreciate her help and continue to look forward to her service to our furbabies.”

“Rebekah was the most amazing sitter for my 3 cats. She took care with each of them and their weird personalities to make sure they each felt safe and loved. I got constant updates and photos which made me happy to know they were doing good. I will 100 percent use her in the future for my pet sitting needs!”

“Dorian did fantastic! He was open to all the quirks our pets have, and does a great job with updates from each visit! Would highly recommend for your pet booking needs, especially if you have smaller pets like hamsters and guinea pigs!”

“Heather is the absolute BEST and her care for Finn has been invaluable! Not only does she walk and play with him during visits, but she also reinforces my training efforts and monitors and reports his health and behavior following their time together. I could not be more thankful for her care for Finn and could not recommend anyone better to care for your furbaby!!”

“Absolute sweetheart and overall wonderful experience with her babysitting our sweet girl. She was beyond attentive to our cat and sent beautiful photos of our cat during the visits. We will be rebooking again if we need another sitter when we travel! Thank you again!! 🥰”

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats my whole life, but i also have experience with birds, snakes, rats, and rabbits. I’m also known as a cat whisperer and I use to walk dogs for a boarding facility. I also have fostered neonate kittens and waking up at odd hours to take care of a pet isn’t new to me. Pet care takes up most of my time in my home considering we have so many. It’s a lot of work but I don’t mind doing it I take care of my own animals every morning and night constantly. In the morning I’m use to feeding and snuggling my birds and letting them have free time in their own room. Of course take my dog on a walk and potty. I have an automatic litter robot for my cats but have years of litter scooping under my belt.
“Fantastic communication and attention to detail throughout the entire experience. Took great care of our pets, provided pictures and sent messages for any clarification when needed.”

“Paviter agreed to a last minute, two day drop-in visit, and I'm so glad she did! She provided timely updates, adorable pictures, and took great care of my pup. She even helped communicate non-drop-in related information, as I had to schedule maintenance work in my house while she was there. I couldn't recommend her enough!! Thank you Paviter!”

“Book her now- Katie is amazing! Very accommodating and great to work with. I have very specific needs for my dogs and she easily understood every task and not just took care of my dogs, but loved on them! I leave my dogs often and when I got back from this trip I could tell they were not freaked out while I was gone.”


“Jenny was fantastic in looking after our cat, Salem. She sent the sweetest daily updates and the most adorable pictures. Salem is a super sociable cat and loves affection and attention, so it was really reassuring to us to see her playing and being loved when we couldn't be there. Thanks so much for taking the best care of her!”

“Ashley took the best care of our fur babies! I’m super picky about who I let watch my dogs and I really appreciate her going above and beyond to love on them and put as at ease. I would 100% recommend her!!”

About: I've taken care of dogs all my life and love meeting new ones. I can even get you a discount on grooming! I grew up with a Papillon and live with a golden doodle! My boyfriend and I love walking and taking care of dogs on the weekend. I work from home and am available on the weekdays and weekends usually at anytime. Willing to drive if you have parking and need house sitting! I live in an apartment and also live with a golden doodle who is well-trained and likes to play with other dogs! I often take him to the park. Comfortable with high energy dogs. I specialize in taking care of special needs dogs and dogs with high anxiety.
About: I am reliable and make sure to take care of any individual pet. I love hanging out with dogs, making sure they’re active, happy, and cared for. I have experience in watching dogs over night in their homes, as well check on dogs if their owner are away on vacation. Dogs can get lonely when their owners are away working or traveling, which is why I love to dogsit when needed! I am a full-time college, so weekends including Friday afternoons are my best times. If I have free time when not busy with academics, I can dog sit in the afternoon/evenings. I make sure dogs have food and water! I live in a house with a big yard that is front and back, very spacious for dogs to run around and sniff around!
About: Hello, my name is Mary Jane (you can call me MJ) and I am a recent graduate from Emory University who just moved to the area with my partner. I want to be a Public Defense Lawyer because I admire the drive and resilience it takes to attend law school and work for your community. Also, I have been very caring, empathetic, and a natural nurturer since I was a child, I have two siblings who I always have looked after. I love animals deeply, animals teach us that love is shown through our actions, not words! I have sincere core values and morals and can reassure you that your fur babies are in loving, caring, and thoughtful care! I am currently studying for the LSAT and taking a gap year to apply for Law School. I am free on weekdays, weekends, and available for holidays. I am available most evenings and even flexible during the week between studying. I am Flexible and will probably just be studying when I’m not watching your fur babies! I naturally will give my upmost caring and thoughtful care for your animals. I also value and respect directions and how you would like me to care for your pet, every Animal is different 🩷
Over 928 pet parents in Columbus have booked pet sitting
Columbus pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emmie did a fabulous job watching our two needy dogs while we went on a 7 day cruise. She was very helpful and communicative and even cleaned up our little chiweenie’s potty accidents for us. I feel so lucky we found such a reliable and caring sitter who we can trust with our pets. We definitely recommend and she will be our first choice for future trips!

Trevion did an outstanding job taking care of my dog, Dutch, while I was out of town. He handled the drop-in visits with care and made sure Dutch was always fed, watered, and well taken care of. It gave me great peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I’ll definitely be using Trevion’s services again and won’t hesitate to recommend him to others!

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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Columbus is $17
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Sitters in Columbus average 8 repeat pet sitting clients
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $17 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jan 2026, there are 89 pet sitters in Columbus. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Columbus pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Columbus.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbus pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet 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 sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 89 pet sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 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 service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.






