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“Troy & Shalah S. were amazing! They clearly love animals and are happy to do this work. They were respectful, enthusiastic, consistent, and I felt I could trust them from the start. They then earned that trust with the easy communication, clearly playing with and engaging with my cat, and keeping her happy despite our absence, and sharing lots of videos, photos, and reflections. Thank you for caring for my sweet kitty!!”


“Megan was excellent with Bentley! She was super attentive and provided us lots of fun pictures and details of how Bentley was doing. He was a super happy boy the whole weekend in her care!”


“Omg! We are so lucky to have found Leah! We had a kitten who is a very scared girl, and Leah was able to help her feel comfortable and safe after she was hiding for a few hours. I was so nervous biscuit wouldn’t warm up and I would be worrying about her during our whole trip but Leah is literally such a pro she was able to ease biscuit out of hiding and comfortable in no time! She sent me pictures and updates to ease my mind. She also was a great chef for our picky eater who eats freeze dried raw food (which other people always struggle to make the way sniffers likes it). Overall we are so pleased with Leah and her husband and would recommend her to anyone!!!!”


“Greg did a great job house sitting and caring for our two dogs while we were away for a few days. We appreciated the updates, pics, and videos along the way, and felt comfortable knowing they were in great hands. One of our dogs can be nervous around new people, and at the meet & greet ahead of time, Greg to extra care to let her warm up to him so she’d be comfortable. We’ll look forward to booking with him again in the future.”


“Kayleigh is absolutely wonderful and a great fit for our pups. She sent plenty of pictures and updates on Finn and Maverick and gave them plenty of love. Maverick usually takes a bit to warm up to new people but with her he immediately found a new friend. Highly recommend!”


“Norman showed up with great energy & care for our first time with him sitting. Page loves to see him & Norman stays in touch throughout the day with good awareness to tune in for needs for me & pup while I was away.”


“Robyn was amazing with our pups and our home. She house sit for us for 4 days and updated us with pictures every day. Left our home exactly how she found it. Our 3 dogs seemed very well taken care of when we arrived home. A+ work.”


“So glad we found Ruth! She was super responsive, our girls loved her and our house was just how we left it! We will be booking her again with our next trip. Thanks Ruth!”



“Emma took excellent care of our two dogs while we away. She followed all instructions and was very responsive both before and during our trip. We came home to two happy pups! I would definitely book Emma again the next time we need an overnight sitter.”


About: I have 20+ years of experience caring for both small and large breed animals. I have a very special place in my heart for seniors, big dogs, little dogs and I adore puppies. I am flexible, super responsive, trustworthy and am comfortable administering pet medications. Caring for your pet is an absolute honor and a joy for me! **If you do not see open availability on a particular date for which you would like to request my services, please message me and I will let you know if I am able to accommodate your pet’s needs** I am currently a stay at home mom with a very flexible schedule that allows me to spend time with your pet during the daytime Monday-Friday 8:30-2pm, evenings and most weekends. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or specific requests - I’d love to help! I respond ASAP and appreciate each opportunity to offer my services whenever I can. My pets are family and your pets are, too! I love really getting to know your pet’s personality and their unique needs. I will work closely with you to make sure they are comfortable and happy while you are at work or away.

“Sharon was amazing! She was able to house sit for us and watch over our 3 medium sized dogs. She communicated very well, always sending pictures and updates. Our fur babies loved her and would absolutely use her services again!”


“We are so glad that we found Olivia. It was great to be able to keep our senior dog in the comfort of her own home. She wasn't intimidated by our dog, who is friendly but is large with a big bark. She was reliable and a very kind person. We would highly recommend her for your dog sitting needs.”


“Joyce was great. She took care of our 2 huskies for a long weekend. She was observant of their behavior and contacted me when she was concerned about 1 of our dogs. We will definitely have Joyce dog sit for us again.”


About: I have been around animals my whole life and a little over a year ago I start dog sitting and cat sitting for my family members, my bosses, and my friends. When I am responsible of someones animals I treat them like my own. I go on a lot of walks so your animal will never get left just hanging around the house. I do usually like to meet with the owners and meet the pets before hand just so I can get to know everything about you and your animals so they can receive the best care while your’e away I am currently working part time at baileys bar and grill, I have been there for 4 years and I plan on staying there while im in college. I usually am busy between the times of 10-4 however I can always run over for your animals on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11-1. I have a break between classes. I am going to school at bucks county community college in newtown and bristol so if your close to those areas thats even better! My whole life my animals have been my best friends, when I get home they are the first to be greeted before anyone else. I always make sure they have water and fed in time, either way they will remind me if i’m a minute late lol. I am very easy to fit other animals schedules as i know every household is different.

“Cypress is wonderful! This was my first time with an in my home sitter with my senior dog. Who has also not been left alone. I was very nervous about the whole thing but Cypress shared photos and videos lots of communication so I was able to relax on my trip knowing he was being well care for. I will use Cypress again and again.”


“Stevie was absolutely wonderful!! She stayed with our dog for an extended weekend and showered him with lots of love and snuggles. Stevie provided many updates/photos and was extremely communicative. I had absolutely no worries about my pet in her care.”


About: I’ve taken care of dogs of all sizes. I’ve worked with special needs dogs for about 7 years and am experienced and handling and giving medication. I work at dog daycare when I’m at college and looking for a way to continue my love for animals when I’m home. I am currently not working any job and taking online summer course for college so I have 100% open availability and can come at any time. I don’t have a fenced yard but access to a park near by. I have 1 dog if your dog enjoys company. I also have 2 houses so if you have a more independent dog I can provide a space where they can be alone with no other animals
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Troy & Shalah S.Star Sitter

“Troy & Shalah S. were amazing! They clearly love animals and are happy to do this work. They were respectful, enthusiastic, consistent, and I felt I could trust them from the start. They then earned that trust with the easy communication, clearly playing with and engaging with my cat, and keeping her happy despite our absence, and sharing lots of videos, photos, and reflections. Thank you for caring for my sweet kitty!!”


Megan C.Star Sitter

“Megan was excellent with Bentley! She was super attentive and provided us lots of fun pictures and details of how Bentley was doing. He was a super happy boy the whole weekend in her care!”


Leah A.Star Sitter

“Omg! We are so lucky to have found Leah! We had a kitten who is a very scared girl, and Leah was able to help her feel comfortable and safe after she was hiding for a few hours. I was so nervous biscuit wouldn’t warm up and I would be worrying about her during our whole trip but Leah is literally such a pro she was able to ease biscuit out of hiding and comfortable in no time! She sent me pictures and updates to ease my mind. She also was a great chef for our picky eater who eats freeze dried raw food (which other people always struggle to make the way sniffers likes it). Overall we are so pleased with Leah and her husband and would recommend her to anyone!!!!”


Sarah W.

“Sarah showed up on time, followed all directions and took great care of our pups. Will definitely book her again in the future.”


Gregory M.Star Sitter

“Greg did a great job house sitting and caring for our two dogs while we were away for a few days. We appreciated the updates, pics, and videos along the way, and felt comfortable knowing they were in great hands. One of our dogs can be nervous around new people, and at the meet & greet ahead of time, Greg to extra care to let her warm up to him so she’d be comfortable. We’ll look forward to booking with him again in the future.”


Kayleigh W.Star Sitter

“Kayleigh is absolutely wonderful and a great fit for our pups. She sent plenty of pictures and updates on Finn and Maverick and gave them plenty of love. Maverick usually takes a bit to warm up to new people but with her he immediately found a new friend. Highly recommend!”


Norman G.

“Norman showed up with great energy & care for our first time with him sitting. Page loves to see him & Norman stays in touch throughout the day with good awareness to tune in for needs for me & pup while I was away.”


Robyn M.


“Robyn was amazing with our pups and our home. She house sit for us for 4 days and updated us with pictures every day. Left our home exactly how she found it. Our 3 dogs seemed very well taken care of when we arrived home. A+ work.”


Lauren W.

“Lauren was amazing! I knew my cat was in safe hands! Very responsive and caring, took the time to play and calm my cat, who can have separation anxiety when we are gone too long.”


Ruth A.
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“So glad we found Ruth! She was super responsive, our girls loved her and our house was just how we left it! We will be booking her again with our next trip. Thanks Ruth!”




Emma F.Star Sitter

“Emma took excellent care of our two dogs while we away. She followed all instructions and was very responsive both before and during our trip. We came home to two happy pups! I would definitely book Emma again the next time we need an overnight sitter.”


Kelly D.Star Sitter
About: I have 20+ years of experience caring for both small and large breed animals. I have a very special place in my heart for seniors, big dogs, little dogs and I adore puppies. I am flexible, super responsive, trustworthy and am comfortable administering pet medications. Caring for your pet is an absolute honor and a joy for me! **If you do not see open availability on a particular date for which you would like to request my services, please message me and I will let you know if I am able to accommodate your pet’s needs** I am currently a stay at home mom with a very flexible schedule that allows me to spend time with your pet during the daytime Monday-Friday 8:30-2pm, evenings and most weekends. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or specific requests - I’d love to help! I respond ASAP and appreciate each opportunity to offer my services whenever I can. My pets are family and your pets are, too! I love really getting to know your pet’s personality and their unique needs. I will work closely with you to make sure they are comfortable and happy while you are at work or away.


Sharon B.Star Sitter

“Sharon was amazing! She was able to house sit for us and watch over our 3 medium sized dogs. She communicated very well, always sending pictures and updates. Our fur babies loved her and would absolutely use her services again!”


Sebastian C.

“Sebastian is absolutely amazing!! He was awesome with Rocky and I would absolutely recommend him and I will be using him in the future.”


Olivia J.Star Sitter

“We are so glad that we found Olivia. It was great to be able to keep our senior dog in the comfort of her own home. She wasn't intimidated by our dog, who is friendly but is large with a big bark. She was reliable and a very kind person. We would highly recommend her for your dog sitting needs.”


Joyce P.

“Joyce was great. She took care of our 2 huskies for a long weekend. She was observant of their behavior and contacted me when she was concerned about 1 of our dogs. We will definitely have Joyce dog sit for us again.”


Kendyl B.
“Kendyl is my daughter, and over the past year, she has started pet sitting and doing a fantastic job! She has taken over several of my sitting clients due to my work schedule and has received wonderful feedback. Kendyl has a genuine love for all animals and is extremely responsible when it comes to their care. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or administering special care, she makes sure each pet feels safe, loved, and well taken care of. She’s also very respectful of your home and keeps everything tidy during her stay or visits. If you're looking for a caring, trustworthy, and dependable pet sitter, Kendyl is a great choice!”


Cypress J.

“Cypress is wonderful! This was my first time with an in my home sitter with my senior dog. Who has also not been left alone. I was very nervous about the whole thing but Cypress shared photos and videos lots of communication so I was able to relax on my trip knowing he was being well care for. I will use Cypress again and again.”


Stevie-Marie H.

“Stevie was absolutely wonderful!! She stayed with our dog for an extended weekend and showered him with lots of love and snuggles. Stevie provided many updates/photos and was extremely communicative. I had absolutely no worries about my pet in her care.”


Matthew R.
“Matthew is very reliable and super loving toward Roxi. He is extremely caring and goes out of his way to make sure Roxi is happy.”
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Aug 2025 was about $51 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 Aug 2025, there are 1,876 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 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.
