Pet Sitting in Columbus

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Sitter Profile Image: Sabra S.
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Sabra S.
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$15
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8 years of experience
Columbus, NE, 68601

About: Growing up on a farm I always had outside dogs like German shepherds and huskies until I convinced my parents to let me have an indoor one. That first little buddy is a morkie poo and at 8 years old is a whopping 6 pounds and a grumpy little guy. He got a friend 7 years ago, a maltipoo, who is extremely anxious and scared of most things. They both got a big sister, a mini Goldendoodle, who was trained as a service animal for deep pressure therapy. All their personalities couldn't be different from one another. I'm an aunt to a Maltipoo poo and 2 Morkies. I recently became a true dog mom this summer by my sweet mini bernedoodle, Olive. My experiences range from grumpy and smaller than a shoe, to big wild, and free. I am a full-time graduate student in a fully online master's program. I would love the opportunity to not only get out of the house and have my dog socialize with others when appropriate but to also see all the good boys and girls and take them for a stroll. I treat all puppers and doggos with the same love and care that I do my own. I do cater my behavior to complement that of a dog's personality. Giving extra love and time to anxious or senior dogs while offering energy and playfulness to the more confident ones.

Sitter Profile Image: Madeline F.
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Madeline F.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Columbus, NE, 68601

Madeline is the best! She is always super flexible and sends the cutest pictures of my pet! Would recommend her any day!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emylie L.
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Emylie L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
4 years of experience
Platte Center, NE, 68653

Emylie was thorough and conscientious. She was very accommodating to the behavioral quirks of my very shy cat.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara H.
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Sara H.
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$20
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3.3 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Monroe, NE, 68647

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.

Sitter Profile Image: David M.
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David M.
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$10
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5 years of experience
Valley, NE, 68064

About: I have always loved animals and taking care of them. I have a dog of my own and taking care of her has been a blast and I want to continue that for other people. Pet sitting and housesitting fits into my schedule every day because I take care of my dog every day so I get up early make sure the dogs or cats have food water and make sure they go out and not just for two or three minutes. Make sure they’re out long enough so that they can do their business And get some exercise Above anything I make sure the pets I care for are safe and healthy. That means they get walked and they get fed. No matter what I might have during the day your pets will come first.

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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $15 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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

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

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.

Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Columbus.

Rover makes it easy to find Columbus pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.