House Sitting in Columbus
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1. Kristin C.
“It was comforting to have Kristin in our home pet sitting while we were away. Very professional and caring with our pup. It was a relief to know that if there was an emergency she could take care of it. Coco loves Kristin! Thank you for taking such good care of her!”
2. Emily B.
“Emily did a great job with our dogs. She was a good communicator and sent us pics while we were gone. The house was in the shape as we left it. We will definitely ask Emily to watch our dogs again.”
3. Caoylin C.
“Carolyn was great! She checked in keeping me posted on how Ellie was doing, and was open to staying with her longer while it was storming. Will definitely use her again.”
4. Salem E.
“Salem took fantastic care of our dog while we were gone. They sent us regular photos and updates and my dog looked like she was having a great time. Our house was in great shape, too!”
5. Amanda G.
“Amanda was great with Max, great communication with me. Short notice for Amanda to watch Max I’m very pleased with Amanda definitely having her take care of Max again”
6. Corey N.
“Corey was amazing! Communication was on point from the very beginning of the booking process and only got better from there. It was very clear - even from the initial meet and greet with our pets - that Corey is a huge animal lover. Both our pup and our cat seemed to have a great weekend. And we got lots of updates (photo and otherwise). I’ve been trying to get my husband to let me find someone we are comfortable having keep our furry kiddos from getting lonely when we’re gone - and Corey exceeded all of our expectations with flying colors. We will definitely be counting on Corey again! Thank you!!”
7. Carissa G.
“Carissa did an amazing job with our two dogs during a 5 day vacation! She has excellent communication, is honest, and reliable. She left our house exactly as we left it. The dogs loved her too! I would definitely hire Carissa again in the future!”
8. Amber K.
“Amber is absolutely wonderful! She came over a few days before her first shift to meet my dog which made me feel better! She was very attentive to my anxious baby and kept me updated at all day. We will definitely be using her in the future!”
9. Bella B.
“It was so nice to have Bella cat/house sit for us on our recent trip. So comforting to know our cats had a person to spend time with in the evenings and give them lots of attention. She also left our place super clean! Would definitely ask back. Thanks Bella!”
10. Nathan K.
“Nathan did a great job with our dog and taking care of the house when we were away. Our dog is sometimes slow to warm up to new people, but Nathan was a new friend right away. Highly recommended!”
11. Emma D.
“1st. Using Rover and we were so blessed for being able to meet Emma. She made it so easy to interact and communicate thru the app. The fur babies just loved her. Emma truly has a gift for the ability to communicate with our babies. Not only was this the 1st time to use Rover / Emma. It was the first time in years we have taken time away from home without a family member staying behind to take care of the pets. I have had Bully bread dogs for over 40 years. Multiple at a time. (currently we have Stella (BullMastiff/American Bulldog mix), Jake (BullMastiff / Cane Corso), Charlie (American Pitbull), Teddy (Yorkie), and Bambi (French Bulldog puppy), oh and nots forget Olie the cat. When you have this mix of personalities, moods , jealousy it takes a special person to walk into that dynamic for the first time and pull it off. Emma thank you very much you did great. Until next time ?”
12. Breighana S.
“Confident sitter did great with my German shepherd’s”
13. Jessica M.
“Jessica saved the day and helped me out last minute with my doggo. She was communicative and professional. My dog seemed to have a great time and really enjoyed her company! Thanks Jessica!”
14. Courtney H.
“Courtney was all we could hope for in a pet/house sitter. She bonded with the dogs immediately at the “meet and greet”, so we felt very comfortable with her. She sent us cute photos and videos, and always kept us informed. She was a very neat houseguest, and brought in our mail and packages. Also left us a nice note on our return. We’d be happy to have her back!”
15. Chelle T.
“Chelle was an outstanding in-home sitter for our cat and elderly dog! She provided excellent, loving care for our pets, was a spotless house guest, and communicated with us in a timely fashion while we were away. I would highly recommend Chelle for any services you may need!”
16. Rosalina D.
“Rosalina was great! I have 3 cats and a skittish dog. Rosalina was patient and took the time to let my dog get used to her. Very reliable over the crazy holiday weekend! I will definitely use Rosalina again!”
17. Kendall S.
“Kendall was so sweet and attentive to all three of our dogs. Our littlest in particular is pretty nervous around new people, and Kendall was so patient with her.”
18. Kayla O.
About: I have grew up with dogs. Took on helping family members when they were in need of dog sitting or house sitting. I have experience with giving medications to dogs. I try my hardest to stick to there schedule if on a schedule. I am currently available Monday-Friday and weekends vary. I am able to come to your home morning or night to be able to care for your loved ones. I will drive to your home to care for your babies and let them out to go potty, take for walk, and feed them if needed, even if its just for some play time!
19. Tiffani B.
About: I have many years of dog experience, anywhere from family pets to working with dogs. In my house we have my two kids, Alilah and Hayden. Alilah is 6 and wants to be a vet, and Hayden who is 4 who loves to play with our dogs. My husband is in the military so we travel quite often but love getting to know everyone around us including their dogs! I have 4 dogs, Lucy an American bulldog and is 9 years young, Aries who is a mix who is 5 years old Nyla who is a American bulldog mix who is 3 years old, Bosco is our baby , he’s less than a year old. For the last 6 years I’ve been working at doggy daycares and grooming facilities. I have great references and would love to watch or walk you dog(s)! I have also fostered a couple of puppies in between and helped them find amazing homes. At my house we have a big fenced in back yard, we have a doggy room downstairs with all kinds of toys and beds, upstairs we also have toys and a giant bed that is in our living room so we can all be together. I have experience with having to separate dogs who aren’t so friendly with others. We make sure they all get the same amount of love and attention, obviously just divided areas or the house. I love to send pictures and videos so you feel safe with your babies here with us or at your home. Currently I’m working part time at a grooming salon but here soon I will be a stay at home mom/dog mom for a couple of months until we move to our new duty station. I have a big fenced in back yard, kids who love helping me take care of your pets , 4 friendly giant dogs that love company. I can also separate if not dog friendly or even kid friendly. I can care for your pets at your house too if that makes you more comfortable, I’ll treat them as my own and follow any guidelines you need me to.
20. Jackie O.
“Jackie was fantastic, she was able to watch our dog cash after he returned home from the vet. He was on a strict diet and a few other issues. Jackie updated me with his status and sent photos. I would recommend Jackie for home sitting or dog watching!”
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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 $50 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 248 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, 90% of Columbus house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbus have an average of 18 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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.