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“My kitties were their regular happy selves when I got home. I could tell they enjoyed their time with Margaret. She did a good job communicating with quick responses, and overall went beyond my expectations. I will definitely rebook her for my future trips 🙂”
“My cat did great with Angelee for my latest trip. She kept him entertained and on his medications each day. I appreciate all her help with my old kitty!”
“Angie is great! She pays attention to my requests and my dog’s needs and she gives him lots of love. Highly recommend!”
“Kayla was great!! We had piece of mind having her do daily check-ins with our kittens and elderly/special needs cat while we were on vacation for a week. We knew they were in good hands. We will use her services again!!we appreciate her pictures and communication!”
“Chelsea was wonderful! She came in to provide medications for our cat and was great, and kept us up to date on everything! So appreciative of her!!”
“Dina took such great care of my cat! My cat needs stimulation, attention, and play, which Dina provided (during holiday season and for a good price). Dina is an animal lover and it showed in her care of my sweet girl! Thanks so much Dina.”
“Saíra was great! My boys loved her and she took great care of them. Very communicative as well. Highly recommend!”
“Connor is very accommodating to my pets. I couldn't list my fish on this app but he was able to care for her. My dog looks great when I returned.”
About: I know how nerve-wracking it can be trusting a complete stranger with your babies. I will always treat your's as if they are my own. For the time that they are with me, I will give them my undivided attention and care. I am a special Education paraeducator for Fayette County. So since it's summer break, my schedule is open and flexible. I'm happy to help out and work with anyone's schedule. It can be stressful needing someone last minute and no one is available. I know how nerve-wracking it can be trusting a complete stranger with your babies. I will always treat your's as if they are my own. For the time that they are with me, I will give them my undivided attention and care.
“Marissa is amazing! She took such good care of my cat, Mila. She took Mila's lead and played if Mila wanted to play, and cuddled if she wanted to cuddle. She was upfront about her services and the steps she would take in an emergency, which I appreciated so much. Mila was in great hands!”
“Caitlyn was wonderful with my dog Harley. Caitlyn was very gentle and caring with Harley. I highly recommend her for dog Drop in visits. Thank you.”
“Kristen took such great care of my little Karma girl! I really appreciated the attention to detail and all the little updates and photos!”
About: I have been caring of a variety fur babies since I was a kid. I have experience with working with both younger and older fur babies. I am currently working full time while coming my masters online in counseling so I do have flexibility with working overnights. If need more availability please contact me. I have a fenced area at my apartment complex for dogs if needed. I have a variety of teats and toys for cats if needed.
“I cannot express how grateful I am for Eslam's exceptional care of my cat on such short notice! She agreed to care for my cat the same day which says a lot about her. From the moment we connected, Eslam was professional, reliable, and incredibly kind! My cat immediately warmed up to her, which is a testament to her gentle and attentive nature as my cat is super shy around new people. Eslam went above and beyond in taking care of not only my cat's basic needs but also ensuring she received plenty of playtime and affection. I knew my cat was in great hands! I highly recommend Eslam to anyone in need of a pet sitter because her dedication and genuine love for animals truly shine through. Thank you so much, Eslam, for your outstanding service!”
About: I’ve taken care of many animals of friends and family and have experience playing with múltiple dogs at once and also walking dogs as well I’m home for the summer after graduating college, so I have a flexible schedule. I would like to take care pets on a weekly or more frequent schedule. I would ensure the pet stays safe by making sure they stay away from any hazards and be paying high levels of attention to the pet.
“My older cat struggles when we go on vacation. Brittany was conscientious and thoughtful, giving us updates about her behavior. She was also excellent taking care of household chores like watering the plants, and getting the mail. Thank you for taking such good care of everything! We definitely recommend Brittany, and book again with her in the future.”
“Meaghan took care of our new golden retriever puppy for the summer while we were at work. She provided drop-in visits to ensure our girl was taken care of and felt loved when we couldn’t be there. Lexi absolutely loved her and we will 100% be booking Meaghan for any future drop ins/visits.”
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since 10 years old. My friends and family always come to me when they need a dog sitter. I have two dachshunds myself :) I’m currently job searching so I have a pretty open schedule for dog sitting this summer. I would love the opportunity to meet yours :) I love spending time with animals. I am happy to go outside and play with them or if they’re older and prefer to be on the lazy side, I am fine with that too! I also love taking them on walks. I want to make sure they know they are cared for while their owners are gone
“Amazing experience with Ashley. We were traveling through Lexington and she stayed with our pups at a hotel while we visited family. She was sweet, responsible and loving towards our pups.”
“Amber is so wonderful!! She really took great care of my dogs and was able to stop by last minute! I could tell that they really enjoyed spending time with her. I knew they were in good hands. I will definitely use Amber again in the future! She is very caring and sweet.”
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Margaret R.Star Sitter
“My kitties were their regular happy selves when I got home. I could tell they enjoyed their time with Margaret. She did a good job communicating with quick responses, and overall went beyond my expectations. I will definitely rebook her for my future trips 🙂”
Angelee F.Star Sitter
“My cat did great with Angelee for my latest trip. She kept him entertained and on his medications each day. I appreciate all her help with my old kitty!”
Angelia D.
“Angie is great! She pays attention to my requests and my dog’s needs and she gives him lots of love. Highly recommend!”
Kayla C.Star Sitter
“Kayla was great!! We had piece of mind having her do daily check-ins with our kittens and elderly/special needs cat while we were on vacation for a week. We knew they were in good hands. We will use her services again!!we appreciate her pictures and communication!”
Chelsea D.
“Chelsea was wonderful! She came in to provide medications for our cat and was great, and kept us up to date on everything! So appreciative of her!!”
Dina J.Star Sitter
“Dina took such great care of my cat! My cat needs stimulation, attention, and play, which Dina provided (during holiday season and for a good price). Dina is an animal lover and it showed in her care of my sweet girl! Thanks so much Dina.”
Saíra O.
“Saíra was great! My boys loved her and she took great care of them. Very communicative as well. Highly recommend!”
Connor C.Star Sitter
“Connor is very accommodating to my pets. I couldn't list my fish on this app but he was able to care for her. My dog looks great when I returned.”
Katherine R.
“Katherine is a highly responsible and friendly person who takes excellent and thoughtful care of her charges. She’s been an animal lover and pet mom herself for many years, from dogs to fish to mice, and knows how to give them the care, attention and support they need. She knows what it takes to be a good pet parent and is always gentle, kind and loving with pets. She knows to keep them on schedule with feedings, walks, etc. Katherine will be an excellent caregiver for your pet!”
Marissa H.
Star Sitter
“Marissa is amazing! She took such good care of my cat, Mila. She took Mila's lead and played if Mila wanted to play, and cuddled if she wanted to cuddle. She was upfront about her services and the steps she would take in an emergency, which I appreciated so much. Mila was in great hands!”
Caitlyn L.
“Caitlyn was wonderful with my dog Harley. Caitlyn was very gentle and caring with Harley. I highly recommend her for dog Drop in visits. Thank you.”
Kristen S.
“Kristen took such great care of my little Karma girl! I really appreciated the attention to detail and all the little updates and photos!”
shantasia w.
About: I have been caring of a variety fur babies since I was a kid. I have experience with working with both younger and older fur babies. I am currently working full time while coming my masters online in counseling so I do have flexibility with working overnights. If need more availability please contact me. I have a fenced area at my apartment complex for dogs if needed. I have a variety of teats and toys for cats if needed.
Eslam S.
“I cannot express how grateful I am for Eslam's exceptional care of my cat on such short notice! She agreed to care for my cat the same day which says a lot about her. From the moment we connected, Eslam was professional, reliable, and incredibly kind! My cat immediately warmed up to her, which is a testament to her gentle and attentive nature as my cat is super shy around new people. Eslam went above and beyond in taking care of not only my cat's basic needs but also ensuring she received plenty of playtime and affection. I knew my cat was in great hands! I highly recommend Eslam to anyone in need of a pet sitter because her dedication and genuine love for animals truly shine through. Thank you so much, Eslam, for your outstanding service!”
Sneha A.
About: I’ve taken care of many animals of friends and family and have experience playing with múltiple dogs at once and also walking dogs as well I’m home for the summer after graduating college, so I have a flexible schedule. I would like to take care pets on a weekly or more frequent schedule. I would ensure the pet stays safe by making sure they stay away from any hazards and be paying high levels of attention to the pet.
Brittany W.
“My older cat struggles when we go on vacation. Brittany was conscientious and thoughtful, giving us updates about her behavior. She was also excellent taking care of household chores like watering the plants, and getting the mail. Thank you for taking such good care of everything! We definitely recommend Brittany, and book again with her in the future.”
Meaghan W.
“Meaghan took care of our new golden retriever puppy for the summer while we were at work. She provided drop-in visits to ensure our girl was taken care of and felt loved when we couldn’t be there. Lexi absolutely loved her and we will 100% be booking Meaghan for any future drop ins/visits.”
Brittany R.
“I cannot recommend Brittany enough for pet sitting! She has an incredible way with animals—kind, responsible, and truly attentive to each pet’s unique needs. Whether it’s following feeding schedules, ensuring plenty of playtime, or just providing affectionate care, she treats every furry friend like their own. My pets adore her, and I always feel at ease knowing they’re in such good hands.”
Ashley R.Star Sitter
“Amazing experience with Ashley. We were traveling through Lexington and she stayed with our pups at a hotel while we visited family. She was sweet, responsible and loving towards our pups.”
Amber B.
“Amber is so wonderful!! She really took great care of my dogs and was able to stop by last minute! I could tell that they really enjoyed spending time with her. I knew they were in good hands. I will definitely use Amber again in the future! She is very caring and sweet.”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Jul 2025 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 Jul 2025, there are 165 cat sitters in Columbus. 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, 83% of Columbus cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Columbus have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Columbus.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Columbus 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 165 cat sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Columbus, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 96% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care 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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