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Sitter Profile Image: Maria M.
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Maria M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

“My dog enjoyed Maria and her entire family. She sent plenty of pictures and videos throughout the stay. Yesss, she will be my go-to sitter for now on. 🥰❤️”

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Kizzy D.
Sitter Profile Image: Evelyn R.
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Evelyn R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
9 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Lugoff, SC, 29078

“Evelyn was great with our girls! She gave them a cozy, comforting home while we were away, and they loved having a big fenced yard to play in. We could tell they were super happy and well taken care of. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone who truly loves dogs!”

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Warren H.
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Aiko V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
25 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

“We needed a sitter for our dog for a few hours while attending a graduation and we did not know anyone in the area. We found Aiko on Rover and everything worked out perfectly! Our dog can be nervous about going with someone new but she very quickly decided that Aiko would be a good friend. Aiko shared some pictures to let us know all was good and we were able to enjoy the graduation”

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle E.
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Michelle E.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“Michelle was very pleasant and patient with my dog, who is not accustomed to people outside of our family. When we arrived, she made sure she understood all of our preferences regarding eating, sleeping, and socializing. Throughout our time away, she sent pictures and text updates on how my dog was adjusting. When we picked Max up, he was clean, calm, and doing great overall. A great experience!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon M.
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Shannon M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sumter, SC, 29150

“Shannon was great with our pet Zeke in booking a last minute reservation. She was great with communication and photos while we were away which helped with ease of mind. She seemed experienced in pet care and that was also a plus. We would definitely bring Zeke back for a future visit.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathy B.
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Kathy B.
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$34
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 74 reviews
26 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

“Kathy did amazing with my 3 pups. Kept me updated on how they were doing and was very knowledgeable on how to handle my fearful pup. 10/10 will def use again!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Leigh D.
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Leigh D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 156 reviews
56 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Elgin, SC, 29045

“I love that I get picture updates from Leigh!! Shes very friendly and responds right away to any messages I send. Shes also pretty flexible with any pick up and drop off changes”

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Niya T.
Sitter Profile Image: Eleftherios & Nicole T.
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Eleftherios & Nicole T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29170

“Wonderful in every single way! They took the best care of my dog, sent me pictures of her every day, and took her on long walks and runs which she loved. Would recommend and will be booking them again!”

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Kate C.
Sitter Profile Image: Qais A.
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Qais A.
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$52
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 114 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“What can I say about Qais? He was absolutely awesome with my Rocco! I truly appreciated the photos and consistent communication throughout the stay—it really put my mind at ease knowing Rocco was in good hands. Qais showed a genuine level of care, attention, and concern that meant so much to me. I could tell that Rocco was well cared for and comfortable. Thank you for providing such excellent service and peace of mind. I would highly recommend Quais to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and compassionate to care for their pet!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla S.
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Kayla S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
20 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Elgin, SC, 29045

“Kayla and John are awesome! They are both super friendly, took Dex on walks, sent daily pictures, and had an incredible response time. We will absolutely be using them again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Niagara S.
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Niagara S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29170

“This was my first time using a sitter for Buddy. Niagara was amazing. Sending videos pictures and text, allowing me to share in Buddys’ stay. I would absolutely use her again and also refer her to others. Niagara thanks for loving, protecting , caring and servicing Buddy and me!! We’ll see you again!!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yua R.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Colubmia, SC, 29206

“Yua is a fantastic sitter and my dog loves coming here so much that he pulls to go back during my walks with him around the neighborhood! The consistent daily updates, good communication, and photos are very appreciated.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nikki H.
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Nikki H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cayce, SC, 29033

“Nikki took very good care of my Yorkshire Suzy. It was 15 days on the road and Nikki sent me daily photos and videos of my dog. Nikki has an excellent fenced backyard for the dogs. If I need someone to take care of Suzy again, I'll be happy if Nikki receives her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Gina L.
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Gina L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29212

“Thanks to Gina my rambunctious 10 month old puppy was safe & happy while I visited with lifelong friends & attended the funeral of another lifelong friend. Gina sent pictures & assurances of my puppy’s wellbeing & that he was “no trouble”, a welcome fib. I didn’t know such a service existed but am very glad Rover led me to Gina.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nick L.
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Nick L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“I appreciate Nick so much! I needed a pretty last-minute booking while traveling down to Columbia to visit family, and he accepted Mateo within just an hour or two. He took such great care of him and sent me pictures throughout his stay, which I really appreciated. Even within the first 10 minutes, I texted to check on Mateo, and Nick reassured me that he was doing great and that he was enjoying his company. His communication was amazing, and he really took the extra steps to make sure Mateo was comfortable and well taken care of. As someone with a reactive dog, I’m VERY particular about who I trust to watch him, so I’m really glad I found Nick. Anytime I’m traveling to Columbia and need someone to watch Mateo, Nick will definitely be my first choice!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael P.
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Michael P.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 166 reviews
60 repeat clients
39 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

“Murphy spent less than 24 hours with Michael & his family & several other dogs, both household & other boarders. Michael was very friendly & very enthusiastic about caring for Murphy & the other dogs. Since Murphy enjoys attention & socializing with other dogs, he seemed perfectly happy when I picked him up. I will be glad to board with Michael again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicci L.
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Nicci L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
20 years of experience
Elgin, SC, 29045

“I've never had any Rover person give Willow so much attention. She took her on so many interesting walks. Not just around sidewalks. She is a husky and really needsl that energy expelled Nicci is absolutely amazing 🍄”

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Cindy S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten E.
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Kirsten E.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sumter, SC, 29150

“Kirsten is absolutely wonderful! Our fur babies always come home happy & content! We trust Kirsten, appreciate her TLC, and we have such peace of mind when our boys are with her. Thank you for taking such good care of Jack & Benny ☺️”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily S.
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Emily S.
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$22
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

“Emily was absolutely wonderful with our dog Hazel. Hazel has epilepsy requiring several medications twice a day to keep it under control. Finding a sitter that we feel comfortable and confident with is not always easy. Emily took her for several walks and followed all our instructions. She sent me pictures through the stay showing how happy and comfortable Hazel was with being there. I would highly recommend Emily and will definitely use her again in the future.”

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Sitter Profile Image: angel c.
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angel c.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

“Angel did so well with taking care of Pluto. She is attentive and genuinely cares about your pet. Will book with her again, 100%!”

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Jewel P.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Congaree is $38

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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Congaree

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As of November 2026, there are 389 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Congaree. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

97% of sitters in Congaree can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Congaree home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Congaree.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Congaree. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Congaree sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in SC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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