House Sitting in Columbus
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1. Katie A.

“Katie was very good on communication and every day sent multiple pics of my R. This was the first time we had someone stay over and I really think my R was more at peace. I allowed her to bring her well behaved and quiet little dog and they got along well and I think it helped my R take his mind off of mom and dad being gone. Kudos to Katie and her sweet dog. I would use her services again for sure!”


2. Lauren O.
“Lauren has been helping me bath, walk and do drop-ins for our 3 dogs when schedules are hectic. All of our dogs love her and always excited to see her. She has experience with rescue dogs and dogs that have behavioral issues and is good at handling, and correcting, when needed. Lauren has a passion for dogs, especially, the larger breeds and it shows!”


3. Jan P.

“Our pets immediately warmed up to Jan from the moment they met her, so we knew it would be a very good match! Indeed, everything worked out great, and they and the house were in perfect shape when we returned. Thank you, Jan!”


4. Susan W.

“Susan did a wonderful job with our 3 dogs. She gave updates often and even came over the day before to get to know the dogs. She understands the mind of the dog! She really took the time to understand the best strategy in taking care of our dogs. She is down to earth and absolutely lovely. Thank you, Susan!”


5. Christina R.

“It’s hard to find someone you can trust to not only take care of your pets, but to also stay in your home. We just went away for three nights as sort of a trial run before taking a longer trip and we couldn’t be happier that we met Chris! Everything went really well and Chris gave us updates every day with photos (and videos 😊). We came home to happy animals and a clean home. We’re looking forward to taking a longer trip now and leaving with peace of mind!”


6. Susan E.

“Susan was a very organized and competent sitter. We could feel her keen interest in meeting our requests and needs while we were away. We received daily updates and great pictures as well as a very clean home upon return. We have already planned another get away.”


7. Karen G.

“Karen was wonderful! She was great at communicating with me for updates and followed my pet care instructions. I came home to a neat house and happy pets. Will definitely use her again!”


8. Ginger T.

“It’s wonderful to go away and not worry about the members of your furry family ! Ginger, is mature, intelligent and I think would know what to do in any emergency. Do not hesitate to call upon her.”


9. Charlene K.
“Charlene is an amazing pet sitter. My dog, Sadie, absolutely loves her! She takes such good care of my puppy love. Plenty of walks, trips to the dog park, swims in the creek, treats and belly rubs. You can't ask for a better sitter.”


10. Iva C.
About: I grew up with love for animals, but I also believe it comes with great responsibilities. Before we moved to SC, I did volunteer in the Humane Society in Virginia. My pets are easygoing and love new friends. I'm very free during the workdays, some weekends I can be partly tied up. We can talk about specific weekends because it will very. So just let me know:) Big fenced yard with garden. One doggi more on the shy side but loves doggi chases and zoomies, kennel free, using talking buttons and also friendly only indoor cats, also chickens in another fenced part.


11. Isabella R.
“I cannot recommend Isabella enough! She has cared for both our dogs and our cat on multiple occasions, and every time she goes above and beyond. One of our dogs is a bit anxious when we leave, and Isabella was incredibly patient and attentive, taking extra time to make sure he felt comfortable. She followed all of our care instructions perfectly, from specific feeding times to administering medication for our senior dog. What really set her apart was how communicative she was — we received daily updates and pictures, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. She even noticed when our cat seemed a little off and let us know right away, showing how attentive she is to even the smallest changes. We always came home to happy, well-cared-for pets and a tidy home, which tells me she truly respects both our pets and our space. Isabella is professional, kind, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. We trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone looking for reliable, loving pet care!”


12. Autumn C.

“Autumn did a great job house sitting and caring for our three dogs for a week. Izzy, Roxi and Riley are very sweet but require care and attention. Izzy is the most high maintenance, she is a 5 year old Brussels Griffon and needs medication 7 times a day. Roxi is our 12yr old Min Schnauzer and has some special dietary needs and Riley is our two year old Lab with a lot of energy. Autumn took care of all of their needs and contacted me if there were any issues to discuss. She followed all of the advice we gave her on managing the dogs. In addition the home was in good order when we returned. I can recommend Autumn for house sitting and dog sitting for all types of dogs.”




13. Anna E.

“I’m sure if Grady could talk he would say he loved Anna. She did a wonderful job with him. She went above and beyond in caring for him and she left everything clean and in order. I didn’t get a whole lot of pics but not sure I needed a bunch of pictures of him sleeping😂! I was very pleased and would not hesitate to use her again. Thank you Anna.”


14. Kyle K.

“Kyle did a great job with our high energy pups. Texted me picture updates as requested and was very accommodating with their working dog personalities.”


15. Mikayla Z.

“Mikayla was very attentive to our two dogs for a 10 day holiday stay. Dogs were happy when we arrived home. House was in order when we returned, as well. Will definitely have her sit with our dogs again.”


16. Anna M.

“Anna was so wonderful with my wild pup! She was punctual and very courteous. She provided an update and sent pictures! Rue is looking forward to seeing Anna again soon! 😄”


17. Gabriel J.

“Gabe took great care of our dogs while we were gone. He gave us lots of updates which was very appreciated! We knew they were well taken care of”




18. Delaney S.

“Delaney took such great care of our boys and house. She was so communicative and I can tell they were well-loved from the photos. So grateful to find such a wonderful sitter nearby!”


19. Rhonda F.

“Appreciate you Rhonda! Thanks for taking care of Sadie!”


20. Sherry M.
About: I have had all sorts of animals from cats to dogs to chickens, pigs and even emus! I owned a hobby farm for many years and always have had many dogs. I have worked with many rescues as well and am very experienced. I love our dog like my kids and take very good care of her. I will treat your dogs like you would! I have lots of experience with large dogs and high maintenance breeds. I currently work from home so I have a very flexible schedule to come into your home or to take care of your dogs in my home. They will have lots of love and attention. I have two acres of fully fenced yard. Your dogs will have lots of room to run and play. I have one friendly dog- a german shepard. I am home all day to make sure your pets’ needs are taken care of.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Apr 2025 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.
As of Apr 2025, there are 595 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, 91% of Columbus house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbus have an average of 19 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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.
