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“Meghan is wonderful! She enthusiastically welcomed our golden retriever into her home making sure he had everything he needed for his stay. The yard is spacious and fenced allowing lots of outside play. Her home is immaculate and perfectly set up for sleep and staying cool. Our dog didn’t want to leave lol. He would have been happy to stay longer! Thank you Meghan!!”


“Chastidy is literally an angel. She took such good care of my boy I’m not sure he even wanted to leave! I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for Kobe! It was my first time leaving him and she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and let me know he was okay the whole time! So happy with her!! 🤎”


“She was amazing and took good care of papa. I was really happy with her services. So grateful to find someone who is reliable loving and caring. Definitely my number 1 sitter off this app. Thank you again.”



“Wanda and her family were kind and accommodating while watching my dog Banjo. She ensured he was cared for throughout his stay and made him comfortable while he was anxious during thunderstorms and 4th of July fireworks. I would highly recommend Wanda for any and all pet-related needs.”


“Bella really enjoyed herself. They were incredibly kind and they sent me many pictures and videos. It was clear from that that Bella was really having a good time. The next time I go away I would definitely use them”


“I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for my dog! From the moment we met, I could tell Jia had a natural connection with animals. Jia was warm, responsible, and clearly experienced. My dog instantly felt comfortable, and I felt completely at ease leaving him in such capable hands. Throughout the stay, I received regular updates, pictures, and even a few videos that showed how happy and relaxed my dog was. It was clear he was being well-loved and cared for. The sitter went above and beyond with walks, playtime, and making sure he stuck to his routine. I came home to a calm, happy pup—and a clean house! I wholeheartedly recommend this sitter to anyone looking for reliable and loving care for their pet. I will absolutely be booking with them again. Thank you for treating my dog like your own!”



“We are very glad we found Monica. She knows what she is doing, very responsive and caring. Millie had a good time and we had piece of mind while being away. Will definitely come back ?”


“Bridget was absolutely amazing with my dog, Gus! She was incredibly attentive, caring, and loving throughout the entire stay. It was clear from the start that she truly loves animals and treats them like family. She kept me updated with regular photos and messages, which really put my mind at ease while I was away. Gus was so happy and comfortable with her—it honestly felt like he was on his own little vacation! I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I’m so grateful for the love and care she gave him, and I will definitely be booking with her again in the future.”


“Melissa and Robert provided excellent care during our vacation. They ensured we felt confident leaving Molly with them by arranging a meet-and-greet with their own dogs, which allowed for a smooth introduction. They sent us photos and videos of Molly during our trip, which we appreciated. I highly recommend Melissa and Robert for anyone seeking dependable and attentive pet care services.”



“If I could give more stars I would!!! Kathleen was fantastic! My dog had the best vacation at Kathleen’s house!! She was great with communication and always sent pictures to show how happy he was! Beaus looking forward to his next vacation at Kathleen’s!!”



“We had never left Jake with a sitter so we were a little bit nervous. But at the moment we met Lauren and saw all her effort to make Jake feel welcome, we felt confident that he was in good hands. She kept me posted and sent pictures of him and he was very happy to be with Lauren. 100% recommended!!! I’m happy we found Lauren!”



“We just returned from vacation and couldn’t be happier with the care our Weimaraner received while we were away! As any Weim owner knows, they are full of energy, curiosity, and need lots of outdoor time and Junior and his wife understood and embraced that. From the very beginning, they were warm, attentive, and clearly experienced with boarding. They made sure our pup had plenty of structured walks and outdoor breaks to keep him active and engaged. We received updates with photos of him happily trotting outside, sniffing around, or just basking in the sun. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he wasn’t just cooped up indoors but actually enjoying his own little vacation! When we picked him up, he was happy and healthy in the best way. It’s clear he was well cared for and got all the movement and love he needed while we were gone.”


“Michelle was great, responded quickly and provided photos anytime I checked-in. She was understanding and flexible when we had a flight delay. I'd recommend her if you're looking for someone to love on your baby in your absence.”


“Shannon and her family were great. She kept in constant contact with us and even sent us pictures of our dog having a great time. I have no doubt that our dog had a great time the entire time she was there including running around their very spacious fenced in yard. Our dog got along extremely well with their dog and enjoyed having a new friend to play with. We will definitely be asking Shannon to watch Maggie in the future every time we need a doggie babysitter”


“This was our first time hiring Leah for our dog Bagel. She was awesome! He is a picky eater and loves people more than other dogs. She really took care of him so well and he adjusted great! We will be hiring her again in the future. I highly recommend her! So caring and sweet!”


“John was a tremendous sitter! My dog Fenwick walked into John’s home and checked things out then laid doe on the floor and felt perfectly at home! He loved his time spent there. John has a great way with dogs! He truly cares for them!”


“I can’t say enough good things about Ivelisse! She took such amazing care of Omen while I was away. She was kind, patient, and genuinely loved animals. She was so attentive to his needs, gave him lots of love and playtime, and even went out of her way to feed him when he ran out of food, something I truly appreciated. I felt completely at peace knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and caring with pets!”

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Meghan W.

“Meghan is wonderful! She enthusiastically welcomed our golden retriever into her home making sure he had everything he needed for his stay. The yard is spacious and fenced allowing lots of outside play. Her home is immaculate and perfectly set up for sleep and staying cool. Our dog didn’t want to leave lol. He would have been happy to stay longer! Thank you Meghan!!”


Chastidy G.Star Sitter

“Chastidy is literally an angel. She took such good care of my boy I’m not sure he even wanted to leave! I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for Kobe! It was my first time leaving him and she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and let me know he was okay the whole time! So happy with her!! 🤎”


Kerri & Harry E.Star Sitter

“Kerrie and Harry did a great job of keeping us informed with pictures and videos. Our cat seemed to feel right at home and had plenty of company!!”


Ajanay D.

“She was amazing and took good care of papa. I was really happy with her services. So grateful to find someone who is reliable loving and caring. Definitely my number 1 sitter off this app. Thank you again.”




Wanda V.

“Wanda and her family were kind and accommodating while watching my dog Banjo. She ensured he was cared for throughout his stay and made him comfortable while he was anxious during thunderstorms and 4th of July fireworks. I would highly recommend Wanda for any and all pet-related needs.”


Jiyao Z.Star Sitter

“Bella really enjoyed herself. They were incredibly kind and they sent me many pictures and videos. It was clear from that that Bella was really having a good time. The next time I go away I would definitely use them”


Jia v.Star Sitter

“I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for my dog! From the moment we met, I could tell Jia had a natural connection with animals. Jia was warm, responsible, and clearly experienced. My dog instantly felt comfortable, and I felt completely at ease leaving him in such capable hands. Throughout the stay, I received regular updates, pictures, and even a few videos that showed how happy and relaxed my dog was. It was clear he was being well-loved and cared for. The sitter went above and beyond with walks, playtime, and making sure he stuck to his routine. I came home to a calm, happy pup—and a clean house! I wholeheartedly recommend this sitter to anyone looking for reliable and loving care for their pet. I will absolutely be booking with them again. Thank you for treating my dog like your own!”




Mónica S.
Star Sitter


“We are very glad we found Monica. She knows what she is doing, very responsive and caring. Millie had a good time and we had piece of mind while being away. Will definitely come back ?”


Bridget R.

“Bridget was absolutely amazing with my dog, Gus! She was incredibly attentive, caring, and loving throughout the entire stay. It was clear from the start that she truly loves animals and treats them like family. She kept me updated with regular photos and messages, which really put my mind at ease while I was away. Gus was so happy and comfortable with her—it honestly felt like he was on his own little vacation! I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I’m so grateful for the love and care she gave him, and I will definitely be booking with her again in the future.”


Melissa & Robert V.

“Melissa and Robert provided excellent care during our vacation. They ensured we felt confident leaving Molly with them by arranging a meet-and-greet with their own dogs, which allowed for a smooth introduction. They sent us photos and videos of Molly during our trip, which we appreciated. I highly recommend Melissa and Robert for anyone seeking dependable and attentive pet care services.”




Kathleen B.
Star Sitter


“If I could give more stars I would!!! Kathleen was fantastic! My dog had the best vacation at Kathleen’s house!! She was great with communication and always sent pictures to show how happy he was! Beaus looking forward to his next vacation at Kathleen’s!!”




Lauren B.Star Sitter

“We had never left Jake with a sitter so we were a little bit nervous. But at the moment we met Lauren and saw all her effort to make Jake feel welcome, we felt confident that he was in good hands. She kept me posted and sent pictures of him and he was very happy to be with Lauren. 100% recommended!!! I’m happy we found Lauren!”




Junior F.
Star Sitter


“We just returned from vacation and couldn’t be happier with the care our Weimaraner received while we were away! As any Weim owner knows, they are full of energy, curiosity, and need lots of outdoor time and Junior and his wife understood and embraced that. From the very beginning, they were warm, attentive, and clearly experienced with boarding. They made sure our pup had plenty of structured walks and outdoor breaks to keep him active and engaged. We received updates with photos of him happily trotting outside, sniffing around, or just basking in the sun. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he wasn’t just cooped up indoors but actually enjoying his own little vacation! When we picked him up, he was happy and healthy in the best way. It’s clear he was well cared for and got all the movement and love he needed while we were gone.”


Michelle J.

“Michelle was great, responded quickly and provided photos anytime I checked-in. She was understanding and flexible when we had a flight delay. I'd recommend her if you're looking for someone to love on your baby in your absence.”


Carly V.Star Sitter

“Carly is fantastic! She took great care of my dog for 6 days. My dog came back healthy and happy. Will definitely book her again when I need to travel.”


Shannon F.

“Shannon and her family were great. She kept in constant contact with us and even sent us pictures of our dog having a great time. I have no doubt that our dog had a great time the entire time she was there including running around their very spacious fenced in yard. Our dog got along extremely well with their dog and enjoyed having a new friend to play with. We will definitely be asking Shannon to watch Maggie in the future every time we need a doggie babysitter”


Leah A.


“This was our first time hiring Leah for our dog Bagel. She was awesome! He is a picky eater and loves people more than other dogs. She really took care of him so well and he adjusted great! We will be hiring her again in the future. I highly recommend her! So caring and sweet!”


John P.Star Sitter

“John was a tremendous sitter! My dog Fenwick walked into John’s home and checked things out then laid doe on the floor and felt perfectly at home! He loved his time spent there. John has a great way with dogs! He truly cares for them!”


Meena A.Star Sitter

“She is so nice and vert trustworthy to take care of my dog. She took a lot of pictures of my dog while im away. Definitely will book her again..”


Ivelisse V.

“I can’t say enough good things about Ivelisse! She took such amazing care of Omen while I was away. She was kind, patient, and genuinely loved animals. She was so attentive to his needs, gave him lots of love and playtime, and even went out of her way to feed him when he ran out of food, something I truly appreciated. I felt completely at peace knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and caring with pets!”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Columbus.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbus pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star 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 boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their 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 boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 boarding 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 boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
