House Sitting in Columbus
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1. Heather G.

“Heather seemed to truly care about my dogs and their routines. She even took them for walks. She was very respectful of our house too. I loved that she provided updates on my dogs throughout the day and sent lots of pics! 10/10”


2. Laura M.

“Laura was wonderful with our dog! She was super flexible with our schedule and kept our pup comfortable and calm in our home for the weekend and left our house spotless. We can’t wait to have her dog sit again!”


3. Erica L.

“Erica was a wonderful pet sitter. She was sweet, courteous, intuitive to our family and home, timely, and followed all instructions without hesitation. Our fur baby was happy & well taken care of upon our arrival home. We look forward to having Erica help out in the future for overnight stays, dog walks & cuddles!”


4. Sarah L.

“Friendly, professional, and took great care of our dogs! So nice to have someone here while we were away who we could trust. Thanks, Sarah!”


5. Alexis Z.

“Alexis was so great with our dogs. She sent pictures frequently throughout each day. It was comforting to know they were in good hands. It really put our minds at ease. We plan to use her again! Highly recommend!”


6. Emma H.

“Emma took great care of our cat throughout the week. She kept us up to date and we felt great knowing our cat was in capable hands during the week.”


7. Lauren C.

“Lauren did such an amazing job with our pups. Updated us through out her stay and informed us that our one dog who needs meds twice a day when she gave him his meds. They were so comfortable with her they layed with her on the couch like they do with us. We appreciate you watching and taking good care of our babies!”


8. Ioana C.

“I felt very comfortable with Ioana. She took great care of our dog and our home. She is very kind and thoughtful. I highly recommend her and plan to use her again next time we go out of town.”


9. Mattabesett S.

“Mattabesett was a pleasure to have in my home. She communicated with me prior to care and along the way and it made me feel comfortable that my pup was well cared for.”


10. Kelly T.

“Kelly did such a wonderful job watching our dog! He seemed so happy when we got back from our trip. She sent lots of cute pictures and I would definitely recommend her!”


11. Sierra D.

“Sierra was an amazing sitter and house guest. She kept me updated on Rosie’s activities and was wonderful to work with… I look forward to working with Sierra again!”


12. Elyza P.

“She was wonderful. The dogs loved her and it was like we weren’t even gone! The house was perfect when we returned and she sent us frequent updates on our canine babies! I will definitely use Elyza again! Thank you so very much!!!”


13. Donald R.

“Donald was absolutely amazing. He took such good care of my dogs and my home. He is a very friendly and trustworthy man. I give him more than five stars if I could.”


14. Madison T.

“Madison took excellent care of our two labs while we were away for a week. She went above and beyond to make sure they happy and comfortable..walks, play, pup cups. She sent updates and pictures daily. She even got our older guy to join in on all the fun. We would absolutely love to have her back again.”


15. Delaney W.


“Delaney was a wonderful sitter for my girl. She sent lots of pictures with great communication. She’ll definitely be our new sitter! 10/10 recommend!”


16. Patricia H.

“Patricia was an absolute joy to have. Wonderful communication, consistent updates and photos that put us at ease. So grateful to have had you!”




17. Kori S.

“I feel really confident that our pets are in good hands when Kori is with them. She’s very responsive and sends us lots of cute pictures when we are away. We’re always happy to book Kori as our pet sitter.”


18. Samantha M.
“Sam has taken care of my pets several times while I’ve been away on vacation and always provides the best care! She sends picture updates regularly and follows any instructions we leave her to the tee. She does an excellent job of communicating with us, and our dogs are always so happy to see her! I appreciate Sam’s level of care so much, and it gives me such peace of mind to know my animals are in the best hands.”


19. Bansi C.

“Bansi was excellent with Chris! He is an easygoing dog who loved being outside, and she was sure to give him plenty of walks and even sent me some pictures of my happy little guy. Her communication and flexibility was excellent; she made me comfortable about going out of town!”


20. Hannah H.

“Hannah was awesome and took great care of our pups. She was responsive and sent multiple updates throughout her visit. We will be rebooking her again next time we travel!”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
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Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbus on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,166 house sitters in Columbus. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Columbus house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbus have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Columbus.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Columbus house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
