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Ioana C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
212 reviews
87 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Milo Grogan, Columbus, OH, 43211

Ioana has been so great with our cats! She is reliable and easy to communicate with. Even our very shy cat comes out to see her. Highly recommend

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Lexie M.
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Taylor G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Taylor was absolutely fantastic while caring for my dogs, Mango and Mars. From the moment she arrived, it was clear how comfortable and happy they felt around her. She handled their different personalities with ease—Mango’s playful energy and Mars’s more relaxed vibe—and made sure each of them got exactly the kind of attention they needed. Taylor kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me total peace of mind. I could tell she wasn’t just “watching” them; she was genuinely engaged, patient, and caring. When I returned, both dogs were calm, content, and clearly well‑loved. I highly recommend Taylor to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and truly wonderful dog sitter. Mango and Mars adore her, and so do I.

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Leann H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
211 reviews
55 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, OH, 43212

I was very nervous about leaving my cats alone for a long time, and this was my first time trying Rover. I reached out to Leann to watch my two cats with shorter notice, and she was very responsive and friendly. She did a great job of making sure my cats were taken care of when I was out of town for a week! She also sent adorable pics and updates of them after checking in. I'll definitely book with her again and I'd highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a great cat sitter! 🙂

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Taylor T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

I can't reccomend Taylor enough! She took such good care of my cats and lizard while we were on vacation for a week. We have a very shy and standoffish cat and it was clear to me that Taylor made them all feel so safe and comfortable based on how willing the cats were to let her snap pics of them every day - shes a great photographer too! Great communication, punctual, flexible (thank you again for feeding and keeping an eye on our bearded dragon!), and just all around a wonderful sitter who we will absolutely be booking with again. I would trust her in my home and with my pets any day. Thank you Taylor!

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Heather G.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
247 reviews
53 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43205

We have used her twice for week long trips for our cat and she is amazing!! Always sends the best photos and videos! Will be using her again :)

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Abby S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
241 reviews
51 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43212

Abby is great! This was my second time with Abby as my sitter & she did a great job at taking care of my pup Theo while I was out of town, I knew he was in good hands :) Abby is great at communication / providing consistent updates. I will continue to use Abby in the future!

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Rachel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
17 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43201

Rachel was so fantastic and patient with my cats! She provided great care and shared lots of updates during her drop in visits. Would highly recommend.

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Vanessa S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
76 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater Hilltop, columbus, OH, 43223

Vanessa was awesome with my dogs while I was out of town! She was very communicative and reliable, which is exactly what a helicopter parent like me needs. I would definitely hire her again.

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Adrienne M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jackson S.
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Jackson S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43207

Jackson was a wonderful sitter. He gave me updates and I would definitely have him watch my fur baby again

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Sitter Profile Image: Maggie A.
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Maggie A.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

Maggie took wonderful care of my girl Samantha. She spend a lot of extra time with her and gave her lots of cuddles ! Also took time to go above and beyond and clean the litter box. Would highly recommend her to care for any of your furry loved ones !

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Emma A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43212

Emma was amazing with my cat, Toast! She was communicative, reliable, and even stayed extra some nights to give him more cuddles and attention. I felt completely comfortable trusting her with my home and pet, and I'd definitely recommend her to others.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paige C.
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Paige C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43206

Paige was great! She took great care of my Figaro while I was away. I got pictures and video and she spent quite a bit of time with my shy boy! I definitely recommend and would use again!

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Kristen B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Fantastic at helping take care of my new puppy Hugo. She was able to help with basic command learning and making sure he was safe and happy during the visit

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Ryan C.
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Jessica M.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
387 reviews
110 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Jessica has taken care of our Sammy for the past 4 years. From walks, drop-ins to caring for him when we go out of town - she is absolutely incredible. Myself, my husband and our Sam couldn’t be happier.

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Laura M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
31 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Laura is wonderful!!! She has been great with our pups and always timely, respectful, and kind. We love getting photo updates from her as well. Would absolutely recommend her!

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Elizabeth C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Elizabeth is amazing! She took the best care of my two little kitties, Louie & Quiggy 🐱 She indulged all of their favorite things…playing in the backyard, treats on treats, and all the pets. She was very communicative and sent me so many pictures. I loved all the updates. They made me feel like my kitties were in good hands while I was away. I cannot recommend her enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tracy B.
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Tracy B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

About: Hi! I’m Tracy — a lifelong animal lover with a Masters and PhD in environmental policy from The Ohio State University. My background reflects how deeply I care about the well-being of all creatures, great and small. Caring for pets isn’t a side gig for me; it’s something that’s been part of my life since childhood. I grew up with three wonderful dogs of various sizes, and as an adult I’ve had a large dog of my own, two small dogs, and a cat. One of my pups was adopted from a shelter, two came to me from foster parents, and my cat was a stray who chose our home — so I’m very comfortable with pets who have unique personalities, histories, or special needs. I’m gentle, patient, and very responsible. Whether your pet needs a long walk, calm companionship, or lots of playtime, I tailor my care to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. You can expect great communication, attention to detail, and a genuine love for your furry family member. I would be honored to earn your trust and care for your pets like they’re my own. 💛🐶🐾 I'm currently a home-maker, so I have a very flexible schedule to take care of your pet's needs. I have openings 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings. I prefer to come to your home to tend to your pet. I do have a fenced in yard for my dogs, but my terrier mix can be a little bossy. I'm always open to having your pet meet my terrier though if you'd like your fur baby to stay for a visit at our house.

Sitter Profile Image: Kelly E.
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Kelly E.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
19 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

With having a skittish cat, Kelly goes above and beyond to make my kitty feel comfortable. Luna does not run and hide and actually hangs out- indicating Kelly’s patience and devotion to making pets feel safe and comfortable. I will always try to book Kelly and suggest you all do the same!

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Olivia C.
Sitter Profile Image: Merri K.
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Merri K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Merri was so fantastic to coordinate and communicate with, and I'm sure Yuka loved her visits because he got to go outside! Merri is trustworthy and I appreciate the effort into doing a meet and greet to familiarize herself with Yuka.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan P.
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Morgan P.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Morgan’s the best, Rosie loves her 🥰

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Hannah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thea is the best!! She really goes out of her way to provide the best care for Sasquatch, and Squatch LOVES her visits! We are so grateful for Thea!!

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Rebecca M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lilith was great! My cat loved her and she doesn’t warm up to people very easily. I’m using her again on my next trip coming up this weekend. Highly recommend!

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Lori H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather was incredibly responsive and took great care of my kitties. Her update pictures helped put me at ease while I was away. I highly recommend her as a sitter!!

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Sarah P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was wonderful to my kitties and took great care and update pictures that put my worry at ease while I was away. Highly recommend her!!! She even left a little card and some chocolates which was the sweetest surprise to see upon returning. She is highly responsive and responsible.

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Sarah P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Arabella was a wonderful cat sitter. She was very communicative and took lots of pictures and made sure to follow all the care instructions to take care of sophie. I look forward to booking Arabella again when I need to.

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Christopher S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allie was great visiting my cat. Super responsive and helpful when my litter box went offline while I was away. Would definitely use again!

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Jeannae R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

elizabeth was so wonderful with my cat and was extremely flexible with last minute updates to the schedule!

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Tessa W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sadie-Jean has done drop in visits for my cat several times now and has always done a fantastic job! Appreciate her timely responses, great visit recaps, and this time on short notice.

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Lee M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leann was fantastic. I highly recommend her and I will request her again. She took care of, and played with the cats, and she did several little extras that I requested. LeAnn is great.

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Jennifer M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer is an amazing cat sitter. We completely trust her to take care of our cats. She is always very communicative and friendly. Thank you, Jennifer!

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Alex D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brooke was absolutely amazing with our babies! We were scared to leave them with someone that wasn't family or a friend but she eased those scares! She sent plenty of pics & always made sure to ask before giving something to the pups or doing walks with them ! We will definitely book her again in the future!!!! Thanks for being such a sweet soul to our babies! 😊

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Makayla B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige was fantastic during her drop-in visits with my cat Miso. She kept me updated with pictures and videos and was easy to communicate with. Will definitely have her back to watch him in the future!

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Joy T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mattie took amazing care of my babies while I was away for over a week! Mattie is super attentive and clearly understands animals. They even managed my apartment a bit when my power went out. Highly recommend them and will rebook in the future 🌟

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Danielle H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks Rachel for jumping in last minute and taking care of my two kitties! One of them is a medical foster that needs an oral med- no problems! Thanks again!!:)

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Scott S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ioana was, once again, an excellent sitter for my cat! She came through for me covering last-minute schedule changes which was a life saver. I also appreciate that when she made a scheduling error, she let me know right away and made up for the mistake. I feel comfortable having such a trustworthy and responsive sitter there while I’m traveling!

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Vanessa E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor took wonderful care of our two cats! Our one cat is skittish with new people, but she warmed up to Taylor immediately. I highly recommend her and will book with her next time we need someone to take care of our cats!

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Morgan S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma did a great job taking care of our 2 cats! She was timely and checked in with us while we were gone. Would recommend her!

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molly s.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebekah was great! My kitties loved her. She took great care of them and was super communicative throughout the whole time I was gone. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone needing care of their fur babies while they are away. Thanks again !

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Jen J.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tori was great. She stopped by several times to care for our cats. She sent us pics and updates to see how they were doing. Will definitely use her again

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Jennifer G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

McCall is THE BEST! We will definitely be rebooking her in the future. We had a bat in our house and she captured it and placed it outside for us!! Our kitties loved her as well. She even stopped an extra day because she was nearby. Thanks so much McCall, we appreciate you!

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Kendra D.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Columbus on Rover is $21.4 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 1,279 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Columbus. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Columbus. On Rover:

  • 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

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Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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