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“Cindy was great. My dog has separation anxiety and she dealt with a frantic dog for a couple days. She kept me updated with pictures and how he was doing daily. She walked him and kept him comfortable. To top it off, I had to extend the stay by several hours and she was flexible and very accommodating. I'd trust her with any pet.”
“Everything went great for my pup’s week long stay. She sent pictures and videos, was very responsive, and kept me in the know of how things were going. I’d recommend and won’t hesitate to use her again!”
“Lily is communicative and drop off/pick up was super easy. My dog had a great time hanging out with Lily, she was comfortable and happy to be there!”
“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”
“Always gives me a nightly update and sends pictures. Thanks again for watching Dierks!”
“Nahla was fantastic. I had a hectic weekend and she was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up which was so helpful. She was very friendly and accommodating and our dogs got an along so well together. There’s a dog park right by her place so my pup got a lot of time to run around and get his zoomies out. Thanks, Nahla”
“Karl is the best, and very knowledgeable about dog behavior. He sent photos of Phoebe every day during her stay with text updates, and gave us advice on training habits during our meet and greet. Board your dog at Karl's Dog BnB!”
“Logan took great care of our dog while we were out of town. He sent extremely cute photos to let us know that she was doing well. We hate leaving our dog behind when we leave town but Logan’s calm demeanor and obvious love for the dogs he cares for helped ease our mind!”
“Gina and her partner were such great hosts for Mr. Soba! He became very comfortable with them very quick and they did such a great job keeping him entertained! Communication and the pictures throughout his stay was also really appreciated! Glad to have another sitter that I know my dog would love visiting again!”
“Colin and Sarah took care of my 12 year old Golden. The photos they sent me looked like “Ani” was having the time of her life!!! She looked so happy! A few days into the stay-Ani wasn’t acting herself. Colin even slept on the floor with her to keep an eye on her. He reached out to me and developed a plan. It’s so nice to know that you’re pet is getting wonderful attention!”
“My boyfriend and I recently left our little boy, Scout, with Hillary for the day from around 8:15 am to 7:30 pm. She was awake and ready for us when we arrived and had put her two adorable dogs, Chewy and LuLu, in a separate room so that Scout could come into this new environment comfortably. Hillary's home was very clean with no clutter. I checked in a couple of times during the day to see how he was doing and Hillary responded right away, even with pictures! She had taken the dogs on a long walk in the morning as well as lots of play time at the dog park. Hillary is incredibly friendly, very responsive and an obvious dog lover. We will definitely be using her business again in the future and would very much recommend her to watch over your furry family member.”
“Emily was great with Molly. Molly enjoyed playing with her two dogs. She provided lots of updates w pics. I felt comfortable having Molly in her care.”
“Katherine took amazing care of our dog for the weekend. She has taken care of our dog several times for us when we are out of town and she truly treats our dog like a queen! She is the best!!”
“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!”
“Venessa is very nice and she took care of my two dogs very well. My big dog is energetic and active but Venessa is very patient. She also took a bath for my little dog for being no charge. I rebooked one stay two mins ago and i would definitely look for Venessa for boarding next time!”
“My pups had a wonderful time with Sydney. She was very attentive to them and I received many pictures and lots of communication. She was wonderful, would highly recommend.”
“Cailey was amazing. Always kept me in the loop on how my pup was doing. Sent lots of pictures and videos. My dog enjoyed himself and will continue to use you when I have to make trips. Thanks for everything.”
“Great job. Bullet had a blast!”
“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!”
“Kathryn was awesome to work with. She took good care of my senior dog overnight, and checked in on my senior cat. She is super friendly and sweet. She sent photos of each pet and sent text updates. My mind was at ease while I was away. She will definitely be my go to pet sitter!”
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Cindy R.
“Cindy was great. My dog has separation anxiety and she dealt with a frantic dog for a couple days. She kept me updated with pictures and how he was doing daily. She walked him and kept him comfortable. To top it off, I had to extend the stay by several hours and she was flexible and very accommodating. I'd trust her with any pet.”
Katie S.Star Sitter
“Everything went great for my pup’s week long stay. She sent pictures and videos, was very responsive, and kept me in the know of how things were going. I’d recommend and won’t hesitate to use her again!”
Lily A.
“Lily is communicative and drop off/pick up was super easy. My dog had a great time hanging out with Lily, she was comfortable and happy to be there!”
Jessica S.
“Jessica was amazing! She took great care of my dog for multiple nights, and sent daily photo updates, which I really appreciated. My dog looked happy and well cared for the entire time. Highly recommend and would book again!”
Patricia H.
“Always gives me a nightly update and sends pictures. Thanks again for watching Dierks!”
Nahla W.
“Nahla was fantastic. I had a hectic weekend and she was very flexible with drop-off and pick-up which was so helpful. She was very friendly and accommodating and our dogs got an along so well together. There’s a dog park right by her place so my pup got a lot of time to run around and get his zoomies out. Thanks, Nahla”
Karl W.
Star Sitter
“Karl is the best, and very knowledgeable about dog behavior. He sent photos of Phoebe every day during her stay with text updates, and gave us advice on training habits during our meet and greet. Board your dog at Karl's Dog BnB!”
Logan H.
“Logan took great care of our dog while we were out of town. He sent extremely cute photos to let us know that she was doing well. We hate leaving our dog behind when we leave town but Logan’s calm demeanor and obvious love for the dogs he cares for helped ease our mind!”
Gina M.Star Sitter
“Gina and her partner were such great hosts for Mr. Soba! He became very comfortable with them very quick and they did such a great job keeping him entertained! Communication and the pictures throughout his stay was also really appreciated! Glad to have another sitter that I know my dog would love visiting again!”
Colin & Sarah B.
“Colin and Sarah took care of my 12 year old Golden. The photos they sent me looked like “Ani” was having the time of her life!!! She looked so happy! A few days into the stay-Ani wasn’t acting herself. Colin even slept on the floor with her to keep an eye on her. He reached out to me and developed a plan. It’s so nice to know that you’re pet is getting wonderful attention!”
Hillary T.
“My boyfriend and I recently left our little boy, Scout, with Hillary for the day from around 8:15 am to 7:30 pm. She was awake and ready for us when we arrived and had put her two adorable dogs, Chewy and LuLu, in a separate room so that Scout could come into this new environment comfortably. Hillary's home was very clean with no clutter. I checked in a couple of times during the day to see how he was doing and Hillary responded right away, even with pictures! She had taken the dogs on a long walk in the morning as well as lots of play time at the dog park. Hillary is incredibly friendly, very responsive and an obvious dog lover. We will definitely be using her business again in the future and would very much recommend her to watch over your furry family member.”
Emily R.
“Emily was great with Molly. Molly enjoyed playing with her two dogs. She provided lots of updates w pics. I felt comfortable having Molly in her care.”
Katherine P.
“Katherine took amazing care of our dog for the weekend. She has taken care of our dog several times for us when we are out of town and she truly treats our dog like a queen! She is the best!!”
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!”
Vanessa S.Star Sitter
“Venessa is very nice and she took care of my two dogs very well. My big dog is energetic and active but Venessa is very patient. She also took a bath for my little dog for being no charge. I rebooked one stay two mins ago and i would definitely look for Venessa for boarding next time!”
Sydney S.Star Sitter
“My pups had a wonderful time with Sydney. She was very attentive to them and I received many pictures and lots of communication. She was wonderful, would highly recommend.”
Cailey P.
“Cailey was amazing. Always kept me in the loop on how my pup was doing. Sent lots of pictures and videos. My dog enjoyed himself and will continue to use you when I have to make trips. Thanks for everything.”
Jeffrey S.
“Great job. Bullet had a blast!”
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!”
Kathryn B.Star Sitter
“Kathryn was awesome to work with. She took good care of my senior dog overnight, and checked in on my senior cat. She is super friendly and sweet. She sent photos of each pet and sent text updates. My mind was at ease while I was away. She will definitely be my go to pet sitter!”
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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.
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