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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica M.
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Jessica M.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
382 reviews
110 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

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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Erin C.
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$12
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

About: I’ve been walking my two dogs around downtown for more than 5 years—we know all the best spots! I nursed one of my dogs during surgical recovery and both are technically geriatric at this point, so I have experience with dogs of nearly all ages. Would love to get to know your fur babies! I work remotely downtown so my schedule is fairly flexible. Some days I have no meetings at all! Even when I do, they are few and far between. I generally tend to stay local to Downtown when I’m not working too. Plenty of walks and playtime, always making sure to keep an eye on them so they stay out of trouble. My dogs love to snuggle so we often curl up on the couch with a good show or movie!

Sitter Profile Image: Emma T.
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Emma T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

Emma is the best! My kitty loves her, and she does so well with his routine and medicines. Traveling for work used to give me so much anxiety because I worried about my fur son, but I don’t worry anymore—I know he’s in good hands with Emma!

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Colleen O.
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Thea M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
672 reviews
160 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Thea did an amazing job with my cats (and tortoise!) while I was away for the holiday and was so communicative and sent the best pictures of all of them! My one cat has to get medication as well and hides a lot so she did so well with taking care of her special needs. It meant so much to me knowing they were in such good hands!

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Chase C.
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Sophie S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Sophie was amazing! She took great care of our two dogs while we were away. She was super communicative and sent lots of photos, which we appreciated. She also seemed to really know and understand what our dogs needed. One of our dogs has a bit of anxiety, and sometimes really just needs someone to sit on the couch with her until she gets comfortable. Sophie seemed to really take note of that need and provided our dogs with lots of love and comfort. I’m sure our dogs can’t wait to have Sophie back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly I.
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Kelly I.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Harrison West, COLUMBUS, OH, 43201

Dependable, great communication, and has been amazing working with my puppy who can be a bit shy and sassy. Both the older dog and puppy just love Kelly!

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Brionna S.
Sitter Profile Image: Sean R.
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Sean R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

We booked Sean for drop-in visits and walks while we were away, and he did a great job with our dog. He was reliable, communicative, and made sure our dog was well taken care of each day. Thanks Sean!!

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Ale L.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Ale was amazing! She gave me detailed updates on each visits and even vacuumed for me! I will definitely be reaching out to her next time I go on a trip!

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Rosalie F.
Sitter Profile Image: McCall G.
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McCall G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

McCall has watched my cats twice during recent trips and does an excellent job taking care of them, sending photos, and checking in. She has great communication skills and my cats love her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alysa S.
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Alysa S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Alysa did a wonderful job taking care of my 18 day old kitten! I am so thankful to have someone who showed up early and took excellent care of my little guy!!! I will definitely request Alysa for any future pet care needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Miriam W.
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Miriam W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

About: I have been a vet assistant, I’ve worked with horses, cats, dogs, birds, lizards, and snakes. I always go the extra mile and believe that pets deserve the very best. I was a vet assistant and specialized in “difficult “ pets. I will go at your pets speed, whatever helps them be more comfortable. If your pet needs more time to adjust, I will give them that. I take care of your babies as if they were mine, I will give them love and attention with boundaries. I specialize in difficult cases. If your pet needs a little extra time and attention that’s no problem.

Sitter Profile Image: Anna D.
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Anna D.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Weinland Park, Columbus, OH, 43201

Good communication and regular updates would definitely book Anna again!

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Olivia C.
Sitter Profile Image: Sheridan W.
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Sheridan W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
13 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

We love working with Sheridan, I always know my pets are in great hands!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah L.
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Hannah L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

About: I am a dog mom, cat mom and a part time MBA student. My two cats are very well socialized with dogs, and my puppy Suki is absolutely obsessed with other dogs. We live in an apartment in downtown Columbus with plenty of space for a small dog guest. There are small grass patches in my apartment where I can take a dog to potty, they would need to be leashed the entire time. In my spare time, I like to spend time outside walking the scioto mile, and I like to paint. My current daily routine is flexible so I would be able to provide any care necessary. I used to have a senior dog that required a lot of TLC, and now I have a 4 pound puppy with a fast metabolism that also requires TLC for other reasons. suki is partially potty trained, but we do use indoor pads and a live grass patch. It’s OK if your dog is small and pad trained, I have plenty of cleaning supplies to take care of any accidents. I take safety very seriously for all pets. My cat takes a consistent medication every night at 9 PM and we haven’t missed it for the past four years. Also small dogs take a special amount of attention to keep safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Lillith B.
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Lillith B.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43026

About: I’ve been raised with animals my whole life! I have had various cats, fish, dogs and, even a hedgehog over the years. I was also responsible for walking the two family dogs. I’ve pet sat several times for family friends in the past. I love cats and dogs, (of any size) and have true compassion for any animal I meet, as if they were my own pet. Let me know if you have any questions! I work Monday-Friday, 9-5. I am flexible to stop by early mornings, after work, and on the weekends! I’m happy to work with you to determine the best schedule that fits your pets needs. If I am in your home to complete a service the utmost caution would be exercised to respect your space while caring for your furry friend!

Sitter Profile Image: Autumn V.
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Autumn V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43203

Autumn took great care of Luna on her daily visits. She was communicative, punctual, and generous. I highly recommend Autumn for your pet care needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellen F.
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Ellen F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Ellen is absolutely amazing with our puppy! So loving.

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Alexis B.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

About: I’m a stay at home dog mom myself looking to make some extra money doing something I love! I grew up with golden retrievers and when I moved out at 18, got my first dog Cozy. He is a husky German Shepherd. I have years of experience walking dogs for family friends and know how to properly care for dogs like their family. I am a part time student at Ohio state. My only other obligations are being a wife and taking care of my 16 year step daughter which is flexible! I would care for your pet like their my own, i’m very attentive and I’m open to lots of detailed instruction I would take lots of pictures and just making sure that your best friend is as comfortable as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: JoVonna M.
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JoVonna M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
188 reviews
52 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Central, Columbus, OH, 43219

JoVonna has been awesome! She’s always quick to communicate with us and is so sweet to our doggies! Would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter! ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenessa B.
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Jenessa B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Jenessa was a great sitter for Estie! She was always quick to respond, and was very flexible and helpful during my trip. I came home to a happy cat, which is all I can ask for! Thanks again:)

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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

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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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cecelia is so great to work with! I felt confident that George was in great care during her drop ins. She is friendly, communicative, and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

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

Olivia is super cool and will be our go-to for future dog sitting. She did a great job at documenting her time spent with our dog. The documentation enhanced the quality of our vacation because we knew our dog was being taken care of, and we didn’t have to worry at all. 10/10 😎

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

Emma was incredible!! Very responsive and took great care of my dog! She was easy to work with and even was okay with meeting us first before booking! Would 100% book with her again!

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Maddie A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

So lucky to have found Mattea for my fur baby! They are an amazing communicator and consistently go above and beyond for us. We will be booking with them whenever possible!

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Jeri O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen takes really good care of my puppy Milo and even makes sure to take him out again after playing knowing that he might have to pee.

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Ryan C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Infinitely dependable and my dog absolutely loves her. If you want top of the line care from a wonderful person I cannot recommend Ioana more!

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

Taylor was prompt in her replies, even when I did a last minute booking! She was great with the kiddos, they were taken care of very well. My dog Vali got nice walks and lots of pets. Taco, my cat definitely appreciated the timely meals 😆, churu treats ☺️ and play time. Definitely will continue with her for future bookings.

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Hazel O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige is fantastic! Our animals loved them both and they sent us tons of photos on our weekend trip. Highly recommend!

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

Working with Mackenzie could not have been any easier. This was our first time using the app and we Mackenzie would drop in to visit our 2 dogs. They warmed up to Mackenzie instantly. They took such good care of them I’m sure they are going to be disappointed when they see us walk through the door again and Mackenzie is not there haha. Will definitely be recommending to all my dog owner friends. Thank you again Mackenzie we could not have been happier with your services!

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

Debra was a total hit with Fungus! He loved seeing her and she was very accommodating and understanding about his needs. She sent lots of pics and updates and communicated every visit. We'll definitely be booking again!

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Isabella S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennie is the absolute best!! Takes care of your pets like her own, and is extremely thorough. She goes above and beyond and is a fantastic communicator too!

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Alex H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma took wonderful care of our dog and cat and kept us updated with photos and messages. We felt completely at ease knowing our babies were in such great hands. Highly recommend booking Emma!

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

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

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Rupal P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was so kind and patient with my nervous dog! I did not worry about her at all when she was with Emily :)

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

Alessandra did an excellent job! I definitely felt better leaving my dogs knowing they were under such great care!

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Bailey H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leann did such an amazing job with our pup! We are so happy we found her! We will definitely be having Leann watch our pup in the future. Thank you so much Leann!

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Mackenzie A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby was amazing! She was very friendly and easy to communicate with. She went above and beyond, staying past the requested time which I really appreciated. Looking forward to booking her again!

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Sarah I.
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