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“I recently booked Abby for the first time and will absolutely be using her again! I needed a sitter pretty last minute, and she was super responsive and came over that same night to meet my cat. She was very communicative during her visits and took excellent care of my baby! Abby is the best!!”
“Vanessa took great care of my kitten while I was out of town and was very accommodating to him and even cut his nails. She kept me updated and I was able to enjoy my trip worry free! I will definitely reschedule in the future.”
“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!”
“My kitty loves her! She always makes sure everything is clean and tidy and that my baby is well taken care of. Professional and kind, would definitely rebook!”
“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!”
“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!”
“Elizabeth is wonderful! She went far and beyond when my cat Tigger was sick. She took excellent care of him. Even water my plants while I was on vacation. Highly recommend her for cat or house sitter.”
“I was away for15 days and my cats were happy and healthy when I arrived home. Jessica was very responsive to my texts. My girls were in very good hands and I didn't worry in the least. I will be using here again the future.”
“Thank you so much for the 10/10 care. Great job with the updates and keeping me informed. Also thanks for keeping their litter boxes clean and for playing with them every visit!”
“Elizabeth is awesome! She took care of our cat (a very needy & talkative cat) like she's her own! From the minute she came to visit her, you can see the kindness in the way she'll talk, pet, play, take care of your furry baby.”
“Laura was great! She was available on short notice and was easy to work with. She was great with my cat, Estie, and was able to accommodate her needs, as I have learned she has some separation anxiety. Laura kept me updated, sent lots of pictures, and was always quick to respond, which allowed me to be at ease and enjoy my vacation!! Thanks Laura!!”
“Jennifer was wonderful! She communicated well and took great care of my cats while I was away. The kitties seemed very happy when I got home! Definitely recommend Jennifer for your pet sitting needs!”
“We needed someone to do drop-in visits for our 2 cats for a entire week while we were out of town. Valerie provided us with a sense of security, as we knew she would take good care of them and make sure they had everything they needed each day. She was great at communicating and we will request her services in the future!”
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Abby S.Star Sitter
“I recently booked Abby for the first time and will absolutely be using her again! I needed a sitter pretty last minute, and she was super responsive and came over that same night to meet my cat. She was very communicative during her visits and took excellent care of my baby! Abby is the best!!”
Vanessa S.Star Sitter
“Vanessa took great care of my kitten while I was out of town and was very accommodating to him and even cut his nails. She kept me updated and I was able to enjoy my trip worry free! I will definitely reschedule in the future.”
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!”
Thea M.Star Sitter
“My kitty loves her! She always makes sure everything is clean and tidy and that my baby is well taken care of. Professional and kind, would definitely rebook!”
Leann H.Star Sitter
“Leann was great!”
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!”
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!”
Samantha W.Star Sitter
“Samantha is super great with our two cats! She has been reliable and good when one was having a urinary issue. We’ve used her multiple times.”
Elizabeth L.
“Elizabeth is wonderful! She went far and beyond when my cat Tigger was sick. She took excellent care of him. Even water my plants while I was on vacation. Highly recommend her for cat or house sitter.”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“I was away for15 days and my cats were happy and healthy when I arrived home. Jessica was very responsive to my texts. My girls were in very good hands and I didn't worry in the least. I will be using here again the future.”
Amanda E.
“Thank you so much for the 10/10 care. Great job with the updates and keeping me informed. Also thanks for keeping their litter boxes clean and for playing with them every visit!”
Kelly E.Star Sitter
“Kelly is great! She kept me updated on everything and sent lots of pics! She even showed up early for drop ins! Would definitely recommend and book again!”
Elizabeth R.
“Elizabeth is awesome! She took care of our cat (a very needy & talkative cat) like she's her own! From the minute she came to visit her, you can see the kindness in the way she'll talk, pet, play, take care of your furry baby.”
Laura M.
“Laura was great! She was available on short notice and was easy to work with. She was great with my cat, Estie, and was able to accommodate her needs, as I have learned she has some separation anxiety. Laura kept me updated, sent lots of pictures, and was always quick to respond, which allowed me to be at ease and enjoy my vacation!! Thanks Laura!!”
Maggie A.Star Sitter
“Maggie was incredibly helpful in caring for my two cats while I was away! She was very quick to respond and made traveling so much more relaxing!”
Rachelle B.Star Sitter
“My kitties love Rachelle! She is so sweet and attentive !”
Jennifer C.
“Jennifer was wonderful! She communicated well and took great care of my cats while I was away. The kitties seemed very happy when I got home! Definitely recommend Jennifer for your pet sitting needs!”
Valerie J.
“We needed someone to do drop-in visits for our 2 cats for a entire week while we were out of town. Valerie provided us with a sense of security, as we knew she would take good care of them and make sure they had everything they needed each day. She was great at communicating and we will request her services in the future!”
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.
“Mr Taha was a great drop in sitter. He was attentive to my requests and showed up on time for each visit. He respected my home and I plan on booking him again.”
Over 3,156 pet parents in Columbus have booked cat sitting
Columbus cat parents share their Rover experiences
Samantha was simply amazing! She took the time to not only complete the basics, but to also play with the kitties. They’ve probably played more in the past several days than they have when we’re at home. We will definitely ask Sam to take care of our babies again in the future!
Madison was AMAZING!! It was my first time leaving my cat alone, I was so nervous but Madison sent me so many updates and pictures. She worked with me to trade off my keys since I only have one set and was so attentive to my cat’s needs. I will definitely be booking with her again and I recommend her to anyone on here!!
Ame was amazing! Not only did I love her but so did my animals! She paid attention to any and all details, sent lots of updates and pictures, and was great with communication. I felt super comfortable leaving my furbabies in her care and allowing her in our home. 11/10 could not recommend enough!!’
Laura was fantastic during her drop-ins for my cat. She made sure Scylla got her asthma pill as well as checked food, water, and litter throughout the week. The pictures sent made it clear Scylla was getting the attention she wanted while Laura was there. She even identified a potential hazard in a metal pipe fitting that was left out, presumably by maintenance, and moved it somewhere safe. Overall great, would recommend, and would book again!
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!
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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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