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“I’m a repeat customer of Abby. Somehow she’s able to capture the cutest photos of my cat Tobi that I never could. Tobi trusted Abby quickly. You know your pet will be in good hands with her. Thanks Abby!”
“Vanessa did an amazing job! This was my first time using rover and Vanessa made the experience worry free, Jazz was well taken care of and will definitely book with Vanessa again.”
“This was our second time booking with Heather! She is very responsive and sends great pictures with funny commentary :) She always asks if she is unsure about something. We will be booking with her again in the future!”
“Iona was a lifesaver stepping up when our initial river got sick and couldn’t complete our booking. She communicated clearly and took great care of our cats and our house while we were out of town. We will definitely book with her again!”
“Thea is amazing. I felt so secure knowing she was caring for my little love bug. She went above and beyond to make sure my cat Napkin was cared for and my house was kept near and tidy. I will definitely hire her again.”
“Molly is very professional, kind, and capable. She put me at ease concerning the care of my cats, sent plenty of pictures, and followed the list I made. She even sent a video of her locking the door upon her departure. 100% recommend!”
“JoVonna sent so many lovely pictures of my kitty and I felt very comfortable having her take care of him for two days. She had lovely communication and I would definitely hire her again!”
“Kelly is great with our cats! She is very responsible, followed all of our instructions, and made sure that our kitten got her medicine on time!”
“Samantha did a great job! Great communication and did well with my cats! My one cat is usually not social with strangers but Samantha was great with her!”
“Super thorough and caring when sitting!”
“Maggie was excellent with my cat who can be a bit shy with new people. Quick, clear communication. Will definitely have Maggie care for my girl again! :)”
“I had to leave for a last minute extended trip and wanted someone to check in on my cat, George. I had used a sitter before but was not super satisfied so I booked Kylie through Rover and she was AWESOME! She stopped by before I left for my trip so I could meet her and show where food/water and other things are kept. Everyday, she sent me tons of pictures and details on how George was doing that day. Kylie definitely went above and beyond and I appreciate that since this was the longest I had been away from George. She diligently followed the care instructions that I had provided and even put up with George’s incessant yelling and played with her daily. Super grateful for all of Kylie’s help when I was gone.”
“Jessica is my go-to person for my cat— he absolutely loves her and she is so responsive, caring, and helpful. Jessica thank you for looking after him on such short notice!”
“Morgan did a great job caring for my cat, Aster. She's a very thoughtful and conscientious communicator, and I really appreciated her detailed report cards while I was traveling. I'll definitely book with her again!”
“Amanda is a great sitter! She took great care of our two cats including oral meds. She is responsive, accessible and followed our instructions perfectly! She took time to play with and give our cats all the love and attention they needed. We would absolutely recommend her and while hire her again!”
“Elizabeth is an EXCELLENT cat sitter! Judging from the photos she sent, it was obvious that both my cats liked her quite a bit! I appreciated her photos and twice-daily reports on how my kitties were doing, and I felt very comfortable that they were in good hands! I would definitely hire Elizabeth again in the future!”
“Laura was great and my cat loved her! Loved that she always sent me pictures of my cat whenever she'd drop in and did a great job of helping maintain my cat's routine”
“Lilly was amazing with our two dogs, was on time and treated them with love and care!”
“Eliza was great! She took care of both my cats and make sure they got plenty of playtime in. She was super professional and punctual. Will definitely use it again!”
About: I have taken care of animals since I was 11. My family has a 14 year old senior Maltese that I was the caretaker for until I recently moved to Columbus for work. I have a soft-spot for animals and feel every single one should be treated like family. I am patient with puppies and seniors, and active with the playful ones! I work full-time until 5pm. After that, I am home and able to take care of your pet. I am doing this because I live alone and miss my own dog. I will treat yours with love and care! I live in a large 1 bedroom apartment with no other pets or people. Plenty of great walking trails and greenery around for your pet to enjoy!
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Abby S.Star Sitter
“I’m a repeat customer of Abby. Somehow she’s able to capture the cutest photos of my cat Tobi that I never could. Tobi trusted Abby quickly. You know your pet will be in good hands with her. Thanks Abby!”
Vanessa S.Star Sitter
“Vanessa did an amazing job! This was my first time using rover and Vanessa made the experience worry free, Jazz was well taken care of and will definitely book with Vanessa again.”
Heather G.Star Sitter
“This was our second time booking with Heather! She is very responsive and sends great pictures with funny commentary :) She always asks if she is unsure about something. We will be booking with her again in the future!”
Ioana C.Star Sitter
“Iona was a lifesaver stepping up when our initial river got sick and couldn’t complete our booking. She communicated clearly and took great care of our cats and our house while we were out of town. We will definitely book with her again!”
Thea M.Star Sitter
“Thea is amazing. I felt so secure knowing she was caring for my little love bug. She went above and beyond to make sure my cat Napkin was cared for and my house was kept near and tidy. I will definitely hire her again.”
Molly M.Star Sitter
“Molly is very professional, kind, and capable. She put me at ease concerning the care of my cats, sent plenty of pictures, and followed the list I made. She even sent a video of her locking the door upon her departure. 100% recommend!”
JoVonna M.Star Sitter
“JoVonna sent so many lovely pictures of my kitty and I felt very comfortable having her take care of him for two days. She had lovely communication and I would definitely hire her again!”
Kelly E.Star Sitter
“Kelly is great with our cats! She is very responsible, followed all of our instructions, and made sure that our kitten got her medicine on time!”
Samantha W.Star Sitter
“Samantha did a great job! Great communication and did well with my cats! My one cat is usually not social with strangers but Samantha was great with her!”
Leann H.
“Super thorough and caring when sitting!”
Maggie A.
“Maggie was excellent with my cat who can be a bit shy with new people. Quick, clear communication. Will definitely have Maggie care for my girl again! :)”
Kylie S.Star Sitter
“I had to leave for a last minute extended trip and wanted someone to check in on my cat, George. I had used a sitter before but was not super satisfied so I booked Kylie through Rover and she was AWESOME! She stopped by before I left for my trip so I could meet her and show where food/water and other things are kept. Everyday, she sent me tons of pictures and details on how George was doing that day. Kylie definitely went above and beyond and I appreciate that since this was the longest I had been away from George. She diligently followed the care instructions that I had provided and even put up with George’s incessant yelling and played with her daily. Super grateful for all of Kylie’s help when I was gone.”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“Jessica is my go-to person for my cat— he absolutely loves her and she is so responsive, caring, and helpful. Jessica thank you for looking after him on such short notice!”
Morgan E.
Star Sitter
“Morgan did a great job caring for my cat, Aster. She's a very thoughtful and conscientious communicator, and I really appreciated her detailed report cards while I was traveling. I'll definitely book with her again!”
Amanda E.
“Amanda is a great sitter! She took great care of our two cats including oral meds. She is responsive, accessible and followed our instructions perfectly! She took time to play with and give our cats all the love and attention they needed. We would absolutely recommend her and while hire her again!”
Elizabeth R.
“Elizabeth is an EXCELLENT cat sitter! Judging from the photos she sent, it was obvious that both my cats liked her quite a bit! I appreciated her photos and twice-daily reports on how my kitties were doing, and I felt very comfortable that they were in good hands! I would definitely hire Elizabeth again in the future!”
Laura M.
“Laura was great and my cat loved her! Loved that she always sent me pictures of my cat whenever she'd drop in and did a great job of helping maintain my cat's routine”
Lillith B.
“Lilly was amazing with our two dogs, was on time and treated them with love and care!”
Elyza P.
“Eliza was great! She took care of both my cats and make sure they got plenty of playtime in. She was super professional and punctual. Will definitely use it again!”
Taha R.
“Taha is wonderful with pets, and is incredibly responsible and communicative. He has been very helpful with both of my dogs, large and small. Highly recommend booking him!”
Over 3,156 pet parents in Columbus have booked cat sitting
Columbus cat parents share their Rover experiences
Ashley was available at late notice and was great caring for my cat while I was out of town! Super communicative and responsive.
Kiara is such a wonderful sitter. My cats just love her. She's always great about keeping us updated on her visits and sending photos.
Emma is the absolute best! My kitty loves her, and he’s always so well cared for when I’m away. Would absolutely recommend Emma!
Jennifer did a great job taking care of my two cats, in particular working with my more sensitive cat. I could tell they were well looked after while I was gone and her regular updates gave me piece of mind. Will definitely look to book again!
Jennifer was great with Reesy. She provided lots of updates and was super attentive. I would definitely book with her again
Elizabeth took great care of my two cats! She was extremely attentive to all of my requests and went above and beyond to ensure my place was in good shape when I came back. She consistently communicated well and in a timely manner. Elizabeth always made sure that my shy cats felt comfortable. She was very respectful and receptive to how much attention they wanted when she visited but also made the effort to help them warm up to her! I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone needing someone to care for their cats!
Tavishi is the best!! She is super communicative and always sends lots of pics :) I would highly recommend her for cat care!
Kelly did a fantastic job with my two kitties! My cats each have different gastrointestinal issues (IBD and a scarf-and-barfer) which require some pretty specific feeding instructions and Kelly followed them to a T, communicating with me when there were complications (which were not her fault in the slightest). She also cleaned up after the IBD cat when necessary. She took plenty of pictures and my cats were healthy and well upon my return. Thanks so much!
We love having Debra come and check-in on our kitty. We trust her completely and she is great and communicating!
Katinka sighting! Cat sitters have rarely seen our shy cat, but she came out twice for Kori. She must have the extra special cat vibes. Kitties were well cared for, and Kori was tidy and respectful in the house. Will eagerly book again.
Alyssa did a great job with updating us daily and kept all our babies happy and healthy. Thanks Alyssa!
Emily has been a regular drop-in sitter for my cat when I am out of town. During the most recent drop-in visits, she was consistent with the start time and communicated with updated and photos. I highly recommend Emily for your pet-sitting needs.
Isabel is kind, smart, and a true animal lover. She took excellent care of my cat, who requires both force-feeding and oral medication. She was always punctual, sent plenty of pictures and videos, and consistently went above and beyond. I felt completely at ease knowing my cat was in her care. I will definitely book her again!
We have a temperamental little guy and so leaving him behind while we travel is always a bit of a headache. Austin put all our worries to rest - he somehow managed to get Leo to come out of his hiding spots and also communicated with us throughout their visits together. Austin sent us daily photos which made being away so much easier! 10/10 would recommend Austin to anyone who is looking for special care for a high maintenance cat!
Kalyna did a great job with Rye. She was very responsive, followed our instructions perfectly and kept us updated while we were gone. We came home to a clean house and a very happy bunny!
I’m so grateful for the exceptional care my cat received while I was away. Jess did an amazing job, especially considering the extra needs of my cat who has heart disease. She had no trouble giving all his oral medications and followed every instruction to the letter. She even took the time to gently clean his face and powder his eyes just as requested. I could tell he was well attended to and comfortable the entire time. I received lots of pictures and detailed updates during each check-in, which gave me such peace of mind. I was more than pleased with her service and would absolutely trust her with my pets again!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Columbus is $20
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Sitters in Columbus average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 625 cat sitters in Columbus. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Columbus cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Columbus have an average of 16 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Columbus.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Columbus cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 625 cat sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Columbus, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 96% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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