Pet Boarding in Columbus
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Top rated Columbus pet boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Sydney was a rockstar! She watched our dog in her home on short notice. And our high energy dog was the HIGHEST energy dog once she realized she could be BFFs with Honey. Sydney sent pics and videos throughout. We cannot more highly recommend her!!”
“10/10 recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a trustworthy fur baby sitter. Lucy highly enjoyed her time at her house and we enjoyed the daily updates and pictures. I will be bringing her back whenever we have the need for an overnight stay!”
“Stellar, exceptional, dope, and just SUPERCALIFRAGALISTIC, this all describes the superior service Zahria provided to my baby and to me. She was great with communicating everyday sometimes multiple times per day which definitely set my mind at ease. Sending pictures and videos of their activities. Her goal was to make him comfortable being away from me and me comfortable being away from him, well she nailed the assignment. Honestly, she treated Onyx so well I was afraid he wouldn't want to come back home, lol. I will most definitely be using her again as soon as the need arises and for as long as she is available. Zahria is highly recommended by me, if you want your baby treated like a King or Queen. Thank you Zahria you are a tough act to follow.”
“Tamisha watched our girl for us for a week during our wedding and made all transitions smooth considering all of my planning stressors. I received frequent updates and pics along the way taking way the stress of knowing she was ok! I would def book her if you’re looking for an amazing sitter! We will be returning to her again!!!”
“Mickeala Was so amazing with both my cats. One being a complete curious introverted cat and the other being a clingy curious extrovert. I was worried about them with dogs as they’ve never been exposed but her experience and professionalism got them acclimated so well! She was thorough and sent tons of videos and pictures which clearly showed how comfortable they truly were. They were completely themselves as if they were at home! She was very flexible with our schedule which so happened to be all over the place which required several stay extensions and easily worked with and accommodated us. I will absolutely be using her for all of our pet care needs!”
“Megan and Jay took wonderful care of Loki! He clearly had a great time with plenty of walks and lots of backyard play. They kept me updated with great communication and photos, which I really appreciated. I would absolutely recommend them and will definitely book with them again. Thank you!”
“Brynn took such great care of my senior dog and was very responsive and proactive throughout his stay with her. I would highly recommend her and will book again with Brynn in the future!”
“Emily is fantastic! My pup is 10 and never been with a sitter before but was happy as can be. I recieved daily updates with pictures, and when I had travel delays or questions, she was fast to respond and say to get ahold of. I will definitely reach out to her in the future if I need a sitter again. ?”
“Pepper had a blast at Bethany's house! After a week of cuddling and socializing, Pepper returned to us exhausted and happy. While she was there, i received a daily update with a picture. I would definitely hire her again.”
About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life, big and small, helping care for them through training all the way to at a senior age. Since moving away from my family I’ve missed being around my loving dogs and I’m ready to spread that love to your pets, always promising to treat them like I would my own! I work full time, but hybrid during the week. I’m happy to do early morning/late night visits and during the day visits on my hybrid days/weekends. Please reach out with any scheduling concerns and I’m happy to answer any questions! In my clients home I will be cautious and careful to protect their spaces and help to make their pets feel safe, especially if it is our first time meeting.
“Michelle and Nicholas were SO responsive and took great care of Bru! Bru enjoyed her time spent with their dog and family. We were provided with a daily update along with pictures. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience with them!”
“Nevaeh was great with Kiowa! She kept me updated throughout his stay and sent messages about what he was up to during the day, which I really appreciated. It was nice knowing how he was doing and that he was being well cared for. She made sure he was well fed and spent a lot of time playing with him. When I picked him up he was a happy puppy and seemed really comfortable, which says a lot about the care he got while he was there! I would absolutely trust her with Kiowa again and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable to watch their dog. Thanks, Nevaeh!!”
“Paige took such great care of Teddy and made the whole experience so easy and stress-free. We got tons of photos and she kept us updated the whole time, so we always knew he was happy and in good hands. You can tell she genuinely cares about the dogs she watches, and Teddy clearly adored her. We’ll 100% be booking with Paige again!!”
“Marena was a fantastic sitter for my dog Max! She gave me frequent updates and had no issues with the provided instructions for his care. Marena took such great care of Max, I don’t think he wanted to leave when we picked him up :) I will definitely have her watch Max again in the future.”
“Mary was great with our little dood. We got lots of photos and videos while on our vacation which eased my anxiety and allowed me to enjoy my trip. Riley loved having a big fenced backyard to run in also. And friends to chase him! Thanks, Mary!”
Columbus pet parents share their Rover experiences
With being new to the area and not having much friends and family around here, it is such a blessing to find someone you trust to watch your pup! Katie did a wonderful job sending me pics/updates all throughout Birdie’s stay. And I love that she has friends to play with! I already rebooked for another week. Could not recommend more :)
Ellen was incredible! She took our booking on short notice which we were super grateful for! Emilio, our 7 month foster had the best time, I don’t think he even missed us. Ellen has the perfect house, with a fenced in front and backyard so we felt confident our little guy was secure and couldn’t make a run for it. She shared updates and photos/videos throughout his stay which gave us reassurance he was in good hands and we were able to enjoy our time away! We would highly recommend Ellen, we’re so happy we found her!
Deanna is amazing! We are from out of state and we were looking for someone to watch our dog while we were at a wedding. Deanna took the best care of Timber and made her so comfortable! She had space to play, toys to play with, and took lots of notes for being able to take care of Timber to the best of her ability. She also sent us lots of photos and videos which I loved! Will 100% choose Deanna again if we are back in the area!
Paige and Cindy have been lifesavers this past week. I needed to board my two cats while my condo was undergoing painting and miscellaneous other projects, and the schedule was extremely unpredictable leading up. They were beyond flexible and able to adapt to last minute booking changes with ease and enthusiasm. In terms of responsiveness, Paige is incredibly quick, so I always received answers within moments af asking. Upon dropping my cats off at Paige and Cindy's home, I knew they were in the absolute best hands. They were eager and excited to care for them. I had absolutely no doubt my cats were being treated as their own, and I didn't worry about a single thing during this time. I received daily updates and pictures and could tell my cats were having a great time. I will absolutely be asking Paige and Cindy to care for my cats in the future!
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Pet Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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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