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“Madeline was great with my two cats over a long wedding weekend with me out of state. Madeline was willing to arrive in the night and depart late in the evening. My two girls did well with her. Consider Madeline for your cat care and overnight needs.”
About: Me encantan los animales, principalmente los perros ,no te defraudaré,los cuido como si fueran mi familia, van a estar en muy buenas manos se lo garantizo Actualmente tengo mucho tiempo para jugar con tus perros ☺️🐕🐶, trabajo a tiempo parcial por eso le puedo dar mucho cariño y amor a tus mascotas Tengo un jardín vallado y en muy buenas condiciones para que tú mascota pueda divertirse y sentirse como en casa, la va a pasar muy bien
About: Hello, my name is Taite! I have had pets all my life, primarily dogs. I currently have a Labrador, an Old English Bulldog and a Mastiff. Therefore, leaving me to have experience with dogs of all statures. I love dogs as well as children. I am currently a teacher so weekday morning/ afternoon availability is limited. I have volunteered at Animal Shelters and have taken courses over animals. I am reliable, as i do take my responsibilities seriously. Any need that you or your pet needs can more than likely be accomplished by me. I understand that pets are your family and children, therefore they should be treated as such. Thank you for your time reading this and I hope to see you soon! I complete pet care daily with my 3 dogs and guinea pig. Daily exercise, snack, love and runs are given to each of our pets. I care for pets based off of the needs of each pet and family. Any need or accommodations can be given just please let me know!
About: I have cared for many kinds of animals over the last 30 years. I would treat them as if they were my own with love. I would like to negotiate your needs, my shifts right now, are 8am-4pm in Lawrence Kansas. Depending on services being requested, I may be able to adjust my scedule. I live with my brother and sister in law, we are a 3 dog home. Dogs are very friendly with all types of other dogs. Lots of land for dogs to run. They must be well trained to be here and or walk well on a leash, there is No fenced in areas. I love to go for walks and play. Also I will research your animal and provide appropriate cares and love.
Over 34 pet parents in Columbus have booked house sitting
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Columbus is $33
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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 Jun 2026 was about $33 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 Jun 2026, there are 6 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, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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.
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