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Katie F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
BLAINE, MN, 55449

Katie has watched our dogs, Oliver and Willow, twice now, and she’s done a fantastic job both times. She gave them lots of attention and care, kept us updated with messages and photos, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. We came home to two happy, relaxed pups. We’d absolutely recommend Katie and look forward to booking with her again!

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Haley F.
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Carolyn R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Circle Pines, MN, 55014

I can’t say enough good things about Carolyn. It’s so great to have someone take care of my fur baby and my house while I’m out of town. Can’t recommend her enough!

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Victoria R.
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Katherine K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
227 reviews
73 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Saint Paul, MN, 55126

If you are looking for someone to give the best care to your pets, she's the one. I am so protective of my babies but knew they were in great hands with her. Thank you for spoiling my fur babies.

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Amy C.
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Aida K.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
12 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Blaine, MN, 55434

This is the second time Aida watched our two dogs and she provided the most excellent care again. Our rescue dog who is typically very scared of strangers has become so comfortable with her that we know we can leave them with her anytime and they will be so well cared for! We already have her booked again!

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Lindsay S.
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Alyssa J. C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Chisago City, MN, 55013

Alyssa did an excellent job puppy sitting our 3 Alaskan Klee Kai. They are not an easy breed to babysit, since they are usually shy of strangers, she was very patient with them. She made sure they were very comfortable and well taken care of. She kept us informed while we were on our trip, and sent some wonderful pictures.

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Denise J.
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Haley F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wyoming, MN, 55092

Hayley is great! She's a great communicator and sends lots of pictures. We came home to a very clean house and a happy dog. This is the second time she's helped us and we will happily use her again!

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Sandra S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Circle Pines, MN, 55014

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was 7 years old. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to dog sit and both in my home and theirs, board also in mine, walk, feed, and bathe their pets. I enjoy them so much I reach out at times to see if I can simply take their dogs for a walk some days just for enjoyment only, even if the owner is home. I’m currently working full-time from home as a permanent remote employee. I have flexible time to take care of your dog for potty breaks, feeding & play time. After 3:30 pm I am on personal time. I am free to board dogs any day of the week. I have an open yard shared with neighbors in our townhome association. I have the ability to walk dogs for potty breaks or put them out on their cable from three optional doors. If boarding overnight, they need to be crate trained and would be in their owner provided crates overnight and/or if I need to run an errand outside my home.

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Tiffany W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Forest Lake, MN, 55025

They were great. Played with our dog. Best is they stopped by to get to know Rocky before they were going to watch him. We will use them again.

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Clare R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
11 years of experience
Ham Lake, MN, 55304

Clare was awesome! Our older dog Shadow was very comfortable with her. We were able to enjoy our week away without worry.

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Jan W.
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Tayler G.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fridley, MN, 55421

This is my second time using Tayler to watch my pup. I can’t say enough good things! She’s communicative, attentive, and clearly loves dogs. I can relax and enjoy being on vacation and come back to a happy pup and a clean house!

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Katie M.
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Kerian A.
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$50
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4.7 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Harris, MN, 55032

Outstanding! My pets also got a pampered vacation. Kerian is responsible, loving and the pets soaked up the attention. Kerian is our #1 pet sitter!

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Vickie S.
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Taylen P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Taylen did a phenomenal job! Not only was she punctual for our meet up, but she was also very personable and it was clear that she cares about animals. We have a very elderly dog that requires a lot of extra support but Taylen was willing to help with all that was needed to care for our sweet girl in our absence. We received updates throughout our trip and knew she was in good care - we’d definitely book with Taylen again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anika H.
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Anika H.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
6 years of experience
Mounds View, MN, 55112

Anika is so sweet and was great with our pups! She arrived on time, was very accommodating to our needy pups’ schedule, followed all instructions, left our home clean, and even left flowers for us to come home to after our trip! We will definitely be contacting her again in the future!

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Tricia K.
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Torri S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
East bethel, MN, 55005

Torri was great to work with and very dependable! Our dogs were well taken care of!

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Amanda A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
35 years of experience
St Paul, MN, 55110

Amanda was absolutely wonderful with Milo and Bentley while staying in our home for 8 days over the holidays. Her communication was excellent — she checked in frequently and sent regular updates and photos, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. She followed all of our instructions, took the dogs on multiple walks, and clearly gave them a lot of care and attention. She was also incredibly respectful of our home and left it cleaner than when we left. On top of that, she went above and beyond by shoveling the driveway during a snowstorm — something we truly appreciated coming home to. We would highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and caring in-home dog sitter. We wouldn’t hesitate to book her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dana M.
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Dana M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
24 years of experience
Ham Lake, MN, 55304

Dana was all around awesome! Pups were great, she was great! Definitely using her again. :-)

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Julianna J.
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$35
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12 years of experience
Forest lake, MN, 55025

About: I have a senior myself, she’s 13 and she’s an Australian cattle dog mix. I have a horse I lease and his name is Booker. I’m available everyday except for Monday’s. I get out of school at 2:15 pm. On the weekends I can do over night but on the weekdays I can only stay until 10 pm My dogs old so she just stays on the couch all day. When it’s time to feed her she takes her time and stretches then she goes and eats her food

Sitter Profile Image: Laura D.
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Laura D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Little Canada, MN, 55117

Laura does a great job with my older pup & her slightly younger sister. She is energetic, reliable & sends pictures — I highly recommend her!!

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Meah M.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Meah was amazing! Highly recommend her. Dogs & Cat where happy. Will use her again, she sent photos and kept us informed. Made our week trip so relaxing knowing our animals and house where all taken care of.

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Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte S.
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Charlotte S.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Stillwater, MN, 55082

Charlotte took great care of our elderly cats. She provided daily updates and pictures so we knew they were doing well and were very comfortable with her. Nice to come home to happy cats! Thank you!!

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Barb L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Teren was a great add to our Rover sitters! She even picked them up from the kennel and brought them home. The house looked great when we arrived home from our vacation. She was very reliable and did a great job! Definitely will use her again! Thank you Teren!

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Teri G.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Columbus is $50

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $50 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.

If you’re searching for a Columbus house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Feb 2026, there are 2,346 house sitters in Columbus. 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, 85% of Columbus house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Columbus have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 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.

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.