House Sitting in Columbus

About: I began raising my Doberman pinscher at 10 weeks old. He is now 10 years old, well-trained, and very cuddly. I've also helped raise my family's Rottweiler, who is now 14. Most recently, I adopted a pointer/lab/pitbull mix who is now 7 years ago. She was very timid, anxious, and not potty trained at all. She now sits by the door whenever she has to do her business. She has also snuggled with my pet bunny! I'm amazed at the progress we've made with her. I am very active but can snuggle up with a lazy dog. I'm warm but stern and good at training dogs. I am also a cat lover. I have cat sitted while training a puppy- multitasking comes naturally. I have raised parakeets and a ball python, so I'm willing to try anything new! :-) I have a 14 month old active baby who absolutely loves dogs. He will be accompanying me in my dog sitting adventures. I have a very flexible schedule. I have just moved to North Carolina and have been a stay-at-home mom with my 13 month old baby. I am still writing remotely (I was a journalist before my little one) but I can choose my assignments and schedule. I usually go for a morning, afternoon and evening walk/hike- with or without a dog, but always with my baby. When I feed any pets- no matter how friendly or timid - I always watch them until they finish. You never know when a pup will get possessive over its food. If they’re allowed on the furniture or bed, I love snuggling with them! The most important thing to do generally is to provide pets with plenty of exercise and great food!

“Frances was Wonderful taking care of my babies while I was on vacation. I was gone for 5 days, and have two dogs….a German Shepherd and a Boxer, and they were well taken care of. I would highly recommend Frances for any of your dog sitting needs and will definitely use her again!”

Tracie S.

“Katelyn was amazing with our 3 pups! She kept us updated the whole time and sent lots of pictures. She even checked on our two cats with no extra charge! Our animals loved her and seemed to be very comfortable with her while we were away. We will definitely have her stay with our pets in the future.”

Chloe C.

“Carlee was amazing! I hope to hire her again in the future. Our pups LOVED her and she did such a great job updating us about them, how they were doing, and sending pictures. It gave us such peace of mind to have someone watching them where they were comfortable.”

Cristin F.

“Itzia is absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond to take care of our babies. We love using her because we have complete trust that she will do a great job and keep our babies loved while we are gone. We highly recommend Itzia!”

Tracy R.

About: I've had dogs most of my adult life and have provided care from the puppy phase to end of life. Dogs bring me incredible joy, and I consider it a privilege to spend time with them. I sometimes forget people's names I meet, but I have never forgotten a dog's name! I just adore them. I am available to pet sit at your home overnight. I also offer other services including 30 minute dog walks and 30-45 minute drop-in visits to check on your dog, feed him, and provide play time. I work full time Monday - Friday and usually get home about 6pm. I am available evenings, overnights and weekends to pet sit or provide drop-ins and dog walks. I always had sitters stay in my home when I had a dog because it helped my dog to have his own environment and routine when I was away. I am available to provide pet care in your home to provide this same comfort for your dog.

“Best pet sitters ever for our two Cavaliers! From our first meeting, we immediately felt that we had made two new friends. They followed our directions exactly as our “fur babies” were groomed and cared for just like we were still at home with them. We treasured the pictures sent while we were away. When we returned, their sheets and towels were washed and the dishwasher had been run. We look forward to our next trip because MB & Lindsey provide us with total confidence in the care of your canine family members!”

Paula W.

“First time using Rover and we had the good luck of choosing Heather. She was AMAZING with our elderly blind & deaf pug, so patient, kind and loving. She stayed at our house including overnight for 2 1/2 days, our first vacation in 6 months. We would not hesitate to have her take care of our girl again- great job Heather!”

Victoria E.

About: I have had dogs and cats in my life since I was a child. Every animal I meet likes me quickly. I have a knack with them. Even when they don't like other people, I win them over. For the last 5 years I have been caring for my senior, diabetic, miniature poodle. That requires being vigilant about what and when he eats as well as giving him an insulin shot after each meal. I can take care of high-maintenance animals as well as easy-going pets. I'm currently working part-time from my home. I have plenty of time to spend with my furry friends. I am available during the day, or evenings. For the right client, I would be willing to stay in your home overnight. I walked dogs daily for 2 clients when I was living in Bangkok, Thailand. They trusted me with keys to their home so I could come and go during the day M-F. There was never a problem.

“Teegan was a fantastic house/dog sitter. She took excellent care of our two dogs in our home while we were out of town for the weekend. She was very communicative and sent us lots of pictures. We would happily have her watch our dogs again!”

Emily B.

“Anna did a great job sitting Finn and Lily. House was well taken care of and we got lots of pictures and updates while we were gone. We would definitely use her again.”

Bruce & Wendy J.

About: I love dogs and cats I was a little girl. I have 2 dogs myself. one a chocolate Lab and yorkiepoo. I was watching my sister dogs and just fell in love with dog sitting. I have train my dogs and even my sister puppies. I know how to do CPR on dogs and cats. I love to teach new tricks to old dogs and even some cats. I'm very active so I love to play with dogs. I'm a very trustworthy person and work really hard. My mom calls our family the "pet whisper" because we haven't met one pet that hasn't like us. I hope you give me the chance to love, care, and play with your pet as I do with my own. I work full time at Amazon. I play with puppies and kittens on my weekends. I do offer sleep over Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (This may be with other fur babies) Currently just me so your fur babies will have all the attention. I live close to a lot of walk ways and parks so we can a lot of outside time.

“Thyra did an amazing job house sitting with our two doggos over the Thanksgiving holiday. She kept us updated throughout the day with photos and we came home to two very happy dogs. 100% recommend Thyra!”

Melissa G.

“Ashley is the best! She took excellent care of our 6 pets and our home. She updated us often with texts and pictures, and she went above and beyond our expectations in taking care of the house. We wouldn’t hesitate to trust her with our babies again.”

Rickey P.

About: I grew up helping take care of dogs, from young pups to old pals. We had 3 pugs, 2 of which we raised, and 4 labs at different times, one of which we raised. I helped care for all of them into their senior years, and they’re all a part of my fondest memories! I make my living as a musician, working for myself, so while I can be busy on the weekends and go on tours at times, outside of those things, my schedule is extremely flexible. I’m extremely flexible during the week, and while my weekends are often busy, I could still be open to day-time checkins or walks. Normally, I know my schedule quite far in advance, so I can be reliable. I am prepared to treat your dog as the individual they are, with attention to any details and intentionality they may require. If your dog needs a place to stay, I live in a 3 bedroom house on three acres, plus a screened in porch. I welcome dogs inside and have lots of space to take them for walks. I have no other pets (yet!) and no kids, so I am able to fully dedicate my attention to your pooch. What’s more, I am open to coming to you, whether that’s day-time checkins or overnight stays, whatever your situation calls for!

“Leo is a fantastic dogsitter. He is a warm and grounded person who clearly loves dogs! We left for an extended vacation of over two weeks and needed an exceptional caregiver. We felt lucky to find Leo. He clearly connected with our 6 month old Kangal who is a wonderful dog - full of energy and very independent minded who needs someone loving and caring like Leo. Leo is attentive to detail, very responsive and professional in all his interactions. He left the house immaculate. We look forward to working with him again!!”

Anne R.

About: I’m not just someone who pauses to care for your pet; my love for animals goes beyond measure. I’m committed to ensuring that the time I spend with them exceeds all expectations. I’m a graphic designer - most work I do is from home. So my schedule is very flexible and on the go! I can work and sit in while watching your animal! 😀 I have a dog myself - she is hardly ever caged and is trained to stay out and behave accordingly. She is very energetic. But LOVES people and other animals.

“Ginger is amazing in every way and took excellent loving care of our two shy kitties and our home. She communicates wonderfully and as I requested, went above and beyond in her service and I was very comforted that she was here. My two adopted (and still adapting) fur babies were calm and happy when we returned home … and that says a lot! I highly highly recommend Ginger and look forward to our working together again in tge future!”

Donna M.

“As always, an absolutely wonderful caretaker of our pups! We couldn't feel more secure in leaving them at home while we go out of town. Thank you so much!”

Virginia C.

“Morgan is amazing. She took great care of Bentley and took great care of our home while we were gone for a long trip. She was a great communicator and very reliable. I would use Morgan again without any hesitation.”

Regina E.