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Sitter Profile Image: Jackson S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Jackson was a wonderful sitter. He gave me updates and I would definitely have him watch my fur baby again

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Taylor G.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43212

It was so nice to be able to enjoy a day out and know that my dog was taken care of just how I would! He got a nice walk, dinner, play time, and I received plenty of pictures. I really appreciate how kind and great at communicating Taylor is and would definitely have her look after my dog again!

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Leann H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
50 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, OH, 43212

I was very nervous about leaving my cats alone for a long time, and this was my first time trying Rover. I reached out to Leann to watch my two cats with shorter notice, and she was very responsive and friendly. She did a great job of making sure my cats were taken care of when I was out of town for a week! She also sent adorable pics and updates of them after checking in. I'll definitely book with her again and I'd highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a great cat sitter! 🙂

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Kristen B.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Kristen is the best! Went above and beyond with our cats with playtime and brushing. Would recommend 1000% and will book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sadie-Jean W.
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Sadie-Jean W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Sadie-Jean took excellent care of my two cats, with daily drop-ins over the holidays while I was out of town for a week. She was completely trustworthy, reliable, communicative, and sent many videos and pictures throughout her visits. She even brought her own toys to play with them! I’ve used rover several times now and this was by far one of the best experiences. I’m sad to be moving out of the area, because Sadie is an absolute gem and solid pet sitters like her are hard to find. Thanks again for all your help Sadie!

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather G.
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Heather G.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
240 reviews
51 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

We have used her twice for week long trips for our cat and she is amazing!! Always sends the best photos and videos! Will be using her again :)

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Emily S.
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Taylor T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

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!

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Victoria T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
570 reviews
197 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Victoria was great! She went above and beyond when taking care of my cats. She sent great updates and I knew my babies were well taken care of.

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Abby S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
239 reviews
51 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Super thankful for Abby! My husband and I were initially nervous with booking in general but Abby walked us through everything and had great communication. The cats loved her the first time they met her and everything went great while we were out of town. She absolutely put our minds to ease and took amazing care with great updates!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ioana C.
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Ioana C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
199 reviews
84 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Milo Grogan, Columbus, OH, 43211

I sent Ioana the request on short notice, and she was very happy to help. She sent photos for every visit, and even took extra time to play with the cats.

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Rachel B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
17 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43201

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!

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Vanessa S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
74 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater Hilltop, columbus, OH, 43223

She is awesome! Very fast communication, took great care of my dog and gave him love, he looked so happy in all the pics! I will definitely be having you take care of him next time if I ever need!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paige C.
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Paige C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43206

Paige and Cindy were absolutely wonderful! My cat LOVED them and I came home to a purring, happy kitty after my trip. Thank you so much for looking after my baby with such care, and for providing him with so many cuddles! I would absolutely rebook! ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Tracy B.
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Tracy B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Kelly E.
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Kelly E.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43201

Kelly was great with my cat Beale. I appreciated the picture updates, and I had peace of mind knowing my cat was getting taken care of while I was away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Chase C.
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Chase C.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
7 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43203

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!

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Camryn M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

About: Always excited to meet a new friend, I have experience with dogs of all sizes, have taken care of various pets since childhood, and I used to work at a doggy daycare. I work part time while focusing on my music career which gives me plenty of time to take care of my pomeranian and hopefully your dog as well. I'm very attentive to details/instructions, take daily walks and grooming (as needed). I strive to create a safe and fun atmosphere for everyone involved in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Merri K.
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Merri K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura M.
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Laura M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Laura was great! She was available on short notice and was easy to work with. She was great with my cat, Estie, and was able to accommodate her needs, as I have learned she has some separation anxiety. Laura kept me updated, sent lots of pictures, and was always quick to respond, which allowed me to be at ease and enjoy my vacation!! Thanks Laura!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maggie A.
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Maggie A.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

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 !

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer is the best. Requested drop in visits for my cat at the last minute and she stepped up as usual. Figured out what to do even when I forgot to leave a note! Highly recommend!

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Sharon G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sadie-Jean was fantastic when dropping in and visiting my kitty. She was super attentive, followed instructions to a T, and really made my animal feel loved as I was away. I think my cat likes her more than me now!

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Priscilla
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia is so sweet and took such wonderful care of my cat! Every other picture my cat, Tripp, was in her lap and obviously so happy to see her! Can’t recommend her enough!

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Emma T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for taking such good care of my boy! He warmed up very quickly and got all the exercise and love he needed.

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Andie M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I have been a repeat client of Emily’s. My cat Odin loves the care and attention he receives from her. Highly recommend Emily for your petsitting needs!

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Kamille B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thea is always the best with my fur baby! She is so loving and I never have to worry when I know she’s looking after her while I’m away. Her photos and updates and communication is all 5+ stars always!

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Ava L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a last minute booking with Eric! He was great! He did everything asked, and very easy to communicate with.

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Tyler K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was so nice to be able to enjoy a day out and know that my dog was taken care of just how I would! He got a nice walk, dinner, play time, and I received plenty of pictures. I really appreciate how kind and great at communicating Taylor is and would definitely have her look after my dog again!

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Ava F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tori is wonderful! She is so kind, caring, and responsive. I’m sure that our cat, Hormoz, had a great, fun weekend with Tori!

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haniye s.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Kelly. She took great care of my cat, feeding him with clean dishes everyday and scooping his litter box. Because he is a hider and required no play time, she did not mind watering the plants on my small patio. She reported signs he was okay on every visit. I will definitely be using her again.

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Kathy W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Glad we found Jenessa! She has a lot of experience and was great with our big boys, followed all the directions, was loving and attentive. Would hire her again:)

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Yafit M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige and Cindy were absolutely wonderful. I had a last minute work trip and they were so accommodating and helpful. My baby loves their visits and I am so appreciative of their communication and flexibility. Thank you so much ❤️

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Daria R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat loves when Taylor visits. She is kind to him and treats him as if he was her own pet and communicates well with updates. Highly recommend Taylor for her pet services!

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Kamille B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tavishi does more than go "above and beyond" for our cats, but loves them as her own! I don't know what we would do without her as our cat sitter, she is fantastic! She is absolutely the best!!

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Jenny B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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. ❤️

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Adrienne B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Austin is so good with our shy boy! It’s seriously the biggest relief to know Leo is not only taken care of but is also happy!!

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Ashley W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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!!

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Emma B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Siobhan was great!! She took great care of my cat, providing excellent communication and pictures while I was away.

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Angela D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is the best!! She’s so great with our boys and is so so helpful with drop ins. We continue to rebook with her and recommend her when needed :)

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Lauren M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is so sweet! She offered a repeat meet and greet when we got our second pup so he could get to know her as well. She was also able to help with drop ins last minute this visit which was so appreciated. She is thorough, asks great questions to ensure good care, and sends photos with her visits! Highly recommend :)

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Lauren M.
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As of Jun 2026, there are 650 pet sitters in Columbus. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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Pet sitters in Columbus have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Columbus.

Rover makes it easy to find Columbus pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet 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 sitting is great for:

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There are 650 pet sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Columbus, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 96% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

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