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“Such a great place for our dog to stay! She became part of the pack :) we made a strict request that our dog not eat the other dogs food- and the sitter followed that really well. Lots of updates. Would recommend.”


“Sally was exceptional with our baby Haze. She shared updates every day and sent beautiful pictures of Haze enjoying her stay. I will definitely rebook.”


“Oh my!! Will and Bibiana, are the absolute best! We called them literally at the last minute made a booking they accepted the booking for our Charlie. This couple is awesome!!!! Very nice, very friendly, immediate welcome our Charlie with his disability into their home. They showed no hesitation to just make him feel welcome. Very professional , house is a place that you would want your very family taken care of. Our dog Charlie is a special needs dog. They didn’t even hesitate to say that they would take care of him as we had a funeral for my husband‘s uncle today in Cincinnati. Thank you, thank you, thank you Will and your lovely wife. We appreciate you so very much and we will be booking with you again! If you’re looking for a great place for your extended furry family consider Will and his lovely wife Bibiana. I HIGHLY recommend them! I love that they sent us videos of Charlie sitting in the window, watching the cars go by along with another dog and they was just having a good greatest time just looking out the window although our Charlie was barking at everything he saw, but the other dog tend to look at him and say, what are we looking at bud.🤣🤣”


“Izzy seemed well cared for and happy when I picked her up. She slept most of the day, which I guess is common after an overnight. Very satisfied with the experience.”


“Our furbaby receives wonderful care with Kathryn. She’s very good at communicating including pictures. We’re very happy with her as our sitter.”


“Emily and her family were amazing. She was very attentive to my older dog and was great with giving me updates and pictures. He even got to meet goats!!! Thank you so much Emily I will definitely use you again. I highly recommend”


“The boarding experience for my dog was fantastic! Richard and Sara provided a welcoming and comfortable environment, and my dog got along really well with their dog, which made the stay even better. I appreciated the regular updates, including pictures and messages, which reassured me that my dog was happy and well cared for. The space was clean, and it was clear that they genuinely cared about the dogs they were looking after. I will certainly choose them again in the future!”


“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”


“We have booked an overnight stay with Karl last year so we knew we wanted him to watch our bulldog while we went on vacation for about a week and a half. Lou can be a bit of a handful but Karl is knowledgeable, kind and patient so we had a worry free week+ knowing Lou was in great hands! Karl's comminution and picture updates eased my June knowing he was getting attention and not just locked up all day! We had a couple flight changes but Karl worked with us which was a huge weight lifted. If I could give more stars I would 😀”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nahla was amazing! She watched my dog over the weekend and made sure he was comfortable the entire time. She sent me frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I could tell my dog was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Nahla and would definitely book with her again!”


“Everything went wonderfully! I received small reports and photos of the cat every day. Thanks to this, I felt that the cat was in good hands and I had no reason to worry. I definitely recommend!”


“Khalyn did a wonderful job! Her two pups were equally awesome. My Corso/ Shepherd was well taken care of. Received updates with photos and videos throughout his stay. Would love to book again. Thanks Khalyn!”


“We had a last minute change of plans, and Michele was quick to help us out! She was responsive and sent us photos and videos throughout our pup’s overnight stay.”


“Cecelia was amazing with my dog while I was away! She was super attentive, kept me updated with sweet photos, and treated my dog like her own. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Highly recommend her!”


“Whenever we pick up Banksy after a long trip, she’s usually crying, ready to bolt out the door. But not this time. When we picked her up from Lily’s, she looked completely at ease—like she’d been hanging out with a good friend all week. She strolled up to us calmly, tail wagging, and gave us love without that usual anxious energy. It’s such a lovely feeling knowing she was so well cared for and truly felt at home. We’ll absolutely be booking with Lily again.”


“Paige and Cindy were wonderful and extremely caring for my Yoshi. We are in a new city so this was their first watching him and they went out of their way to make him feel like a part of their family. 💜”


“Kayleigh was amazing! She sent pictures and videos frequently and walked him multiple times. I felt l so much better about leaving my fur baby for a few days. I would definitely book again!”



“Morgan watched Libby for two weeks and she was amazing! She took such great care of Libby complete with long walks and pup cups. I really appreciated all of the pictures she sent as well. I will definitely be using her again!”


“Katie is amazing! We were able to take our first trip away from Presley since we moved to Columbus and know that Presley was in good hands at Katie’s house. Loved the pictures she sent and all the updates. Presley got along great with her doggos. Will definitely be booking with her again.”


“My dog had a great time staying with Jeffrey and Jessica! Jeffrey was very quick and responsive to all communication, and he took the best pictures! He adapted to my dog’s needs as they developed during her stay. I can tell Jeffrey has a love and respect for animals, which I find very valuable when choosing a dog sitter. I will definitely book with Jeffrey and Jessica again!”

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Hillary T.


“Such a great place for our dog to stay! She became part of the pack :) we made a strict request that our dog not eat the other dogs food- and the sitter followed that really well. Lots of updates. Would recommend.”


Sally B.Star Sitter

“Sally was exceptional with our baby Haze. She shared updates every day and sent beautiful pictures of Haze enjoying her stay. I will definitely rebook.”


Will & Bibiana B.Star Sitter

“Oh my!! Will and Bibiana, are the absolute best! We called them literally at the last minute made a booking they accepted the booking for our Charlie. This couple is awesome!!!! Very nice, very friendly, immediate welcome our Charlie with his disability into their home. They showed no hesitation to just make him feel welcome. Very professional , house is a place that you would want your very family taken care of. Our dog Charlie is a special needs dog. They didn’t even hesitate to say that they would take care of him as we had a funeral for my husband‘s uncle today in Cincinnati. Thank you, thank you, thank you Will and your lovely wife. We appreciate you so very much and we will be booking with you again! If you’re looking for a great place for your extended furry family consider Will and his lovely wife Bibiana. I HIGHLY recommend them! I love that they sent us videos of Charlie sitting in the window, watching the cars go by along with another dog and they was just having a good greatest time just looking out the window although our Charlie was barking at everything he saw, but the other dog tend to look at him and say, what are we looking at bud.🤣🤣”


Emily C.

“Izzy seemed well cared for and happy when I picked her up. She slept most of the day, which I guess is common after an overnight. Very satisfied with the experience.”


Kathryn B.Star Sitter

“Our furbaby receives wonderful care with Kathryn. She’s very good at communicating including pictures. We’re very happy with her as our sitter.”


Emily R.

“Emily and her family were amazing. She was very attentive to my older dog and was great with giving me updates and pictures. He even got to meet goats!!! Thank you so much Emily I will definitely use you again. I highly recommend”


Richard & Sara F.
Star Sitter


“The boarding experience for my dog was fantastic! Richard and Sara provided a welcoming and comfortable environment, and my dog got along really well with their dog, which made the stay even better. I appreciated the regular updates, including pictures and messages, which reassured me that my dog was happy and well cared for. The space was clean, and it was clear that they genuinely cared about the dogs they were looking after. I will certainly choose them again in the future!”


Shanelle N.Star Sitter

“I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!”


Karl W.
Star Sitter

“We have booked an overnight stay with Karl last year so we knew we wanted him to watch our bulldog while we went on vacation for about a week and a half. Lou can be a bit of a handful but Karl is knowledgeable, kind and patient so we had a worry free week+ knowing Lou was in great hands! Karl's comminution and picture updates eased my June knowing he was getting attention and not just locked up all day! We had a couple flight changes but Karl worked with us which was a huge weight lifted. If I could give more stars I would 😀”


Nahla W.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nahla was amazing! She watched my dog over the weekend and made sure he was comfortable the entire time. She sent me frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I could tell my dog was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Nahla and would definitely book with her again!”


Rayann S.

“Everything went wonderfully! I received small reports and photos of the cat every day. Thanks to this, I felt that the cat was in good hands and I had no reason to worry. I definitely recommend!”


Khalyn M.


“Khalyn did a wonderful job! Her two pups were equally awesome. My Corso/ Shepherd was well taken care of. Received updates with photos and videos throughout his stay. Would love to book again. Thanks Khalyn!”


Michele B.

“We had a last minute change of plans, and Michele was quick to help us out! She was responsive and sent us photos and videos throughout our pup’s overnight stay.”


Cecelia D.

“Cecelia was amazing with my dog while I was away! She was super attentive, kept me updated with sweet photos, and treated my dog like her own. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog. I couldn’t have asked for better care. Highly recommend her!”


Lily A.Star Sitter

“Whenever we pick up Banksy after a long trip, she’s usually crying, ready to bolt out the door. But not this time. When we picked her up from Lily’s, she looked completely at ease—like she’d been hanging out with a good friend all week. She strolled up to us calmly, tail wagging, and gave us love without that usual anxious energy. It’s such a lovely feeling knowing she was so well cared for and truly felt at home. We’ll absolutely be booking with Lily again.”


Paige C.

“Paige and Cindy were wonderful and extremely caring for my Yoshi. We are in a new city so this was their first watching him and they went out of their way to make him feel like a part of their family. 💜”


Kayleigh G.

“Kayleigh was amazing! She sent pictures and videos frequently and walked him multiple times. I felt l so much better about leaving my fur baby for a few days. I would definitely book again!”




Morgan P.

“Morgan watched Libby for two weeks and she was amazing! She took such great care of Libby complete with long walks and pup cups. I really appreciated all of the pictures she sent as well. I will definitely be using her again!”


Katie S.Star Sitter

“Katie is amazing! We were able to take our first trip away from Presley since we moved to Columbus and know that Presley was in good hands at Katie’s house. Loved the pictures she sent and all the updates. Presley got along great with her doggos. Will definitely be booking with her again.”


Jeffrey & Jessica J.

“My dog had a great time staying with Jeffrey and Jessica! Jeffrey was very quick and responsive to all communication, and he took the best pictures! He adapted to my dog’s needs as they developed during her stay. I can tell Jeffrey has a love and respect for animals, which I find very valuable when choosing a dog sitter. I will definitely book with Jeffrey and Jessica again!”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Columbus.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbus pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 pet boarding 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
