Cat Sitting in Columbus
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Top rated Columbus cat sitters
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“Leann was super friendly and followed all instructions! She is very familiar with cats and her knowledge about their care is comforting. Thank you!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“Laura was awesome with our 2 cats. She paid close attention to any instructions/tips we gave her about care, and was efficient and kind during her visits. I was of course nervous to leave our cats, but now I would happily schedule her help again. Laura went above and beyond - asking if we needed plants watered, sending us pictures of the cats during each drop in… We would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a comforting, professional and reliable pet sitter!”
“Heather showed up ready to work with our sweet cats. She went above and beyond and eased my mind by asking good questions that I hadn’t even thought of! She sent photos and reassured us our little fella took his medication. We’re very grateful for your help, Heather, especially on such short notice. Thank you! Tabitha and Andrew”
“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 !”
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.
“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.”
“Rachel is a great sitter! Our puppy loves Rachel’s visits and she does a great job playing and getting her energy out. Rachel is very communicative and willing to go the extra mile for your pet. Definitely would recommend her!”
“I’ve used Ale a few times now to watch my cat, and she does a fantastic job! She takes great care and really goes above and beyond to keep my sweet baby company when I’m out of town. Highly recommend her services!”
“Ioana always does a great job taking care of our cats! She is responsive and follows our instructions well. She sends great updates and communicates well. We are always so happy to have her watch our pets! Would absolutely recommend her.”
“I am really sad that I can only give Chase five stars. She was wonderful. Polite, prompt and very reliable. She treated my dog, Cooper, like he was her own. I loved receiving updates while I was gone knowing he was getting the attention, care and love he deserves. Chase was quick to ask questions and responds to text and email in a very timely fashion. If you hadn't booked with Chase yet - you need to!”
“Victoria did a great job taking care of our rambunctious dogs and cat. She was on-time, made our animals happy, and made sure everyone ate and went outside. I can't recommend her enough!”
“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.”
“Outstanding caretaker - would give 10/5 if possible. Followed my instructions to the T and went significantly above and beyond keeping my kitties engaged and enriched while I was traveling.”
Over 3,692 pet parents in Columbus have booked cat sitting
Columbus cat parents share their Rover experiences
While not an expectation, Melanie was able to add on one day with less than 12 hours notice because I got stranded in Chicago when my flight was cancelled! She has checked on my kitties millions of times and I would always recommend her, but really appreciated her willingness to help on short notice this time. ❤️
Ioana not only accepted my booking very last minute, but took the BEST care of my babies! Some scheduling issues with evening care resulted in lack of litter clean up, which Ioana promptly addressed and took care of without being a part of original care plan. Great communication, highly attentive, would recommend to anyone!!
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.
Rachel has watched my active, social cat twice now. I think both bookings were rather last minute and I appreciate how flexible and communicative she is. But more importantly, my cat loves her! He is more relaxed and less anxious when I return than when I've have other sitters watch him in the past. Highly reccommend!
Taylor was prompt in her replies, even when I did a last minute booking! She was great with the kiddos, they were taken care of very well. My dog Vali got nice walks and lots of pets. Taco, my cat definitely appreciated the timely meals 😆, churu treats ☺️ and play time. Definitely will continue with her for future bookings.
Mackenzie was great at communicating with me about my cat and leaving notes on his check-in card about what they did that day. She was very nice and she scooped his litter and everything for me as well. I would definitely use her again and would recommend her to any one!
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.
Heather has dropped in to care for our cat several times, and really made sure she was taken care of for our latest week-long vacation. We can trust her in our space and she communicates beyond expectations. Love getting photos and videos while we’re away! Heather also takes tremendous care in delivering medication daily. Will always rebook with Heather!
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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
Cat Sitting FAQs
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 Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 682 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, 87% 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 682 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, 99% offer medication administration, and 97% 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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