House Sitting in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio
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“Laura was a great sitter while we were out of town. We appreciated that she was very punctual, and that she was communicative throughout the stay. Also, the house was spotless when we returned, which is such a nice bonus. We’ve already rebooked with Laura for our next trip! Thank you.”


“Ann was so great with Maycey, playing her favorite games, and giving her a lot of outdoor time so she could exert her energy! Great pictures too. I could see my girl was very happy 😊”


“We were on vacation for a week and Erica was wonderful as always with our German shepherd. She truly cares about the family, home & pet she is caring for and we appreciate all that she does to help us! She’s always our first pick & we highly recommend her to everyone!”


“Megan stayed with my two high energy, sensitive coonhounds for 6 days while I was out of town. She was a great communicator and took great care of my dogs and my house. I would confidently recommend her to anyone and I hope I get to work with her again in the future!”


“Kelly did such a wonderful job watching our dog! He seemed so happy when we got back from our trip. She sent lots of cute pictures and I would definitely recommend her!”


“Zach was such a blessing to us. He was so understanding and flexible with our needs and our old doggies and kitties love him. He was attentive and thorough with all our millions of instructions for taking care of our geriatric Great Danes with many health issues. He also took care of some things last minute for us that I had forgotten to do. It was such a relief to find someone we could trust to stay with our boys. Thank you Zach ❤️”


“Emily is amazing and so sweet! This was our first time using Rover and I was so nervous—we always get nervous leaving our babies, but Emily made this trip less stressful for us. I would definitely book with her again! Our dogs were well taken care of, as well as our home! She followed all instructions to a tee and even went above and beyond! We also appreciated her sending lots of updates, photos, & videos!”


“Allison watched our two dogs for a weekend while we were away on vacation. She shared frequent updates and pictures, and we were so excited to come home to two very happy pups! One of our dogs had a medical issue while we were away and needed a last-minute adjustment to his medications, and she was flexible and attentive to his needs. We are so appreciative of her and would highly recommend Allison to others!”


“Lily was very friendly and was available rather last minute which made our lives so much easier! She was communicative and followed instructions perfectly. Would recommend her for any pet needs :)”


“Paige was amazing!!! She took such great care of Bella and went the extra mile when Bella wasn’t eating to figure out how to get her to eat a little and to check in with us. She sent us updates and pictures. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to know our baby was in good hands and being spoiled while we were away !!”


About: I have had dogs in my family since I was little and adopted a little tuxedo cat two years ago. I have worked for various humane societies and watched family and friends pets for the past 8 years. Happy to watch dogs or cats! I will be available full-time from June through early August, so pet care will be a central part of my daily routine. With a very flexible schedule, I’m able to prioritize each pet’s unique needs, whether that means regular walks, playtime, feeding, or just providing companionship. I'm committed to giving pets consistent attention and care throughout the day and adapting to any specific routines they may already have. Since I’m not able to have pets in my apartment, I provide care in my clients' homes. I focus on maintaining the pet’s regular routine in a familiar environment, which helps reduce stress and keep them comfortable. I’m attentive to each pet’s needs, whether that’s feeding, walks, playtime, administering medication, or just spending quality time together. I also make sure to keep the home tidy and follow any specific instructions the owner provides.

“This is one of the best pet sitters I’ve ever had… Her communications were amazing- she took tons of photos showed concern and questions when the dogs acted in a way she wasn’t sure… Just in general she treated them as if they were her own. She was a phenomenal sitter and I will definitely use her again!”


“Brittany was so amazing with our puppy. It was our first time leaving him and she made us feel so assured and worry free! She provided great care and sent many updates with pictures/video. I highly recommend her and can’t wait to have her again:)”


About: I have grown up my whole life with dogs from puppy to senior, as my parents both had dogs of their own and raised puppies. I am experienced with a wide variety of breeds from my time volunteering at the Fairfield Humane Society and have spent time pet sitting for many of my neighbors. I work remotely part time, so I set my own hours. This gives me ample time to spend with your best friend while you work or have other commitments to ensure everyone is happy and healthy. I have a fenced in backyard and am willing to cater my care to your dogs preferences from walk time to crate time and everything in between.

“Christal was absolutely amazing with my puppy! I felt so safe leaving my new puppy for the first time with her. Great at sending updates and pics which I appreciate! And she was super flexible when my travel plans got delayed. 10/10 would recommend :)”


“Kelly was great! She took great care of our dogs and even gave them all the walks and cuddles. She sent daily updates and our dogs/house was in pristine shape once we got back. Thanks so much for being so awesome and taking care of our dogs while we were away. Will totally use her again!!!”


“Emma was great with all of our animals while we were out of town! She was very communicative and kept us up to date on things we needed to know.”


About: I’ve been a proud dog mom my whole life, caring for my two pups throughout their lives, gaining hands on experience with everything from daily routines to unexpected 3am situations. Over the years, family and friends have regularly entrusted me with their pets, whether for a quick visit or extended stays. I understand how important it is to feel confident when leaving your pet in someone else’s care. You can count on me to provide attentive, realistic me and compassionate care with plenty of exercise and affection. My goal is to make sure your dog feels comfortable, happy and safe so you can have peace of mind while you’re away. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I work full-time but have the flexibility of working from home on Mondays and Fridays, which allows me to provide attentive care throughout the day. Even on days I’m in office, I’m available in the evenings and early mornings for walks, feedings and check-ins. I’m also completely free on weekends, making me a great fit for overnight stays, longer visits, or more active care when needed. I plan my schedule with plenty of time built in to ensure every pet gets the attention and care they deserve. Wherever I’m caring for pets, safety and trust are always my top priority. I take time to understand your pets needs, routine and personality. I make sure to respect your space while maintaining your pets normal routine to help them feel secure and comfortable.
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Laura M.

“Laura was a great sitter while we were out of town. We appreciated that she was very punctual, and that she was communicative throughout the stay. Also, the house was spotless when we returned, which is such a nice bonus. We’ve already rebooked with Laura for our next trip! Thank you.”


Ann C.Star Sitter

“Ann was so great with Maycey, playing her favorite games, and giving her a lot of outdoor time so she could exert her energy! Great pictures too. I could see my girl was very happy 😊”


Erica L.Star Sitter

“We were on vacation for a week and Erica was wonderful as always with our German shepherd. She truly cares about the family, home & pet she is caring for and we appreciate all that she does to help us! She’s always our first pick & we highly recommend her to everyone!”


Megan A.
Star Sitter


“Megan stayed with my two high energy, sensitive coonhounds for 6 days while I was out of town. She was a great communicator and took great care of my dogs and my house. I would confidently recommend her to anyone and I hope I get to work with her again in the future!”


Kelly T.Star Sitter

“Kelly did such a wonderful job watching our dog! He seemed so happy when we got back from our trip. She sent lots of cute pictures and I would definitely recommend her!”


Zach E.

“Zach was such a blessing to us. He was so understanding and flexible with our needs and our old doggies and kitties love him. He was attentive and thorough with all our millions of instructions for taking care of our geriatric Great Danes with many health issues. He also took care of some things last minute for us that I had forgotten to do. It was such a relief to find someone we could trust to stay with our boys. Thank you Zach ❤️”


Emily G.Star Sitter

“Emily is amazing and so sweet! This was our first time using Rover and I was so nervous—we always get nervous leaving our babies, but Emily made this trip less stressful for us. I would definitely book with her again! Our dogs were well taken care of, as well as our home! She followed all instructions to a tee and even went above and beyond! We also appreciated her sending lots of updates, photos, & videos!”


Allison M.

“Allison watched our two dogs for a weekend while we were away on vacation. She shared frequent updates and pictures, and we were so excited to come home to two very happy pups! One of our dogs had a medical issue while we were away and needed a last-minute adjustment to his medications, and she was flexible and attentive to his needs. We are so appreciative of her and would highly recommend Allison to others!”


Lillith B.

“Lily was very friendly and was available rather last minute which made our lives so much easier! She was communicative and followed instructions perfectly. Would recommend her for any pet needs :)”


Paige M.

“Paige was amazing!!! She took such great care of Bella and went the extra mile when Bella wasn’t eating to figure out how to get her to eat a little and to check in with us. She sent us updates and pictures. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to know our baby was in good hands and being spoiled while we were away !!”


Zachary C.
“Zoey had a great time with Zach! We were so grateful that he accommodated us under such short notice! We got a ton of pictures and quick responses and will absolutely use his services again!”


Grace F.

“This is one of the best pet sitters I’ve ever had… Her communications were amazing- she took tons of photos showed concern and questions when the dogs acted in a way she wasn’t sure… Just in general she treated them as if they were her own. She was a phenomenal sitter and I will definitely use her again!”


Brittany S.Star Sitter

“Brittany was so amazing with our puppy. It was our first time leaving him and she made us feel so assured and worry free! She provided great care and sent many updates with pictures/video. I highly recommend her and can’t wait to have her again:)”


Morgan L.
About: I have grown up my whole life with dogs from puppy to senior, as my parents both had dogs of their own and raised puppies. I am experienced with a wide variety of breeds from my time volunteering at the Fairfield Humane Society and have spent time pet sitting for many of my neighbors. I work remotely part time, so I set my own hours. This gives me ample time to spend with your best friend while you work or have other commitments to ensure everyone is happy and healthy. I have a fenced in backyard and am willing to cater my care to your dogs preferences from walk time to crate time and everything in between.


Christal L.Star Sitter

“Christal was absolutely amazing with my puppy! I felt so safe leaving my new puppy for the first time with her. Great at sending updates and pics which I appreciate! And she was super flexible when my travel plans got delayed. 10/10 would recommend :)”


Kelly I.

“Kelly was great! She took great care of our dogs and even gave them all the walks and cuddles. She sent daily updates and our dogs/house was in pristine shape once we got back. Thanks so much for being so awesome and taking care of our dogs while we were away. Will totally use her again!!!”


Emma H.

“Emma was great with all of our animals while we were out of town! She was very communicative and kept us up to date on things we needed to know.”


Cecelia D.
“Cecelia has taken care of my dog, Ginger, multiple times, both for daytime visits and overnight stays, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly responsible, always keeps me updated with how Ginger is doing, and goes above and beyond to make sure my pup feels loved and comfortable. It gives me such peace of mind knowing that Ginger is in such good hands. Cecelia truly treats her like family, and it’s clear how much she cares. I’m so grateful to have someone I trust completely to care for my dog!”


Kristin E.

“Kristin did an amazing job watching my two pups. Appreciated the regular pictures and updates while out of town. My pups truly seemed to enjoy their time with Kristin.”




Marisa H.

“Marisa did such a great job! She was responsive, flexible, and on time. I could tell she treated my dog kindly and I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again.”
Over 213 pet parents in Downtown have booked house sitting
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Amazing as always! She’s the best there is! Not only was Madison able to fit us in for a day despite having other obligations, she was totally flexible with our changing plans. She even sent us an update and photos…above and beyond for only a few hours.

Rachel was the best. She took great care of our dog plus the house. I would highly recommend Rachel.

Cody was great with our 3 dogs and was super accommodating for their needs! Well happily have him again anytime!

Katie was absolutely amazing! She sent us pictures and updates every day. Katie went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable leaving our pups! I would recommend her to anyone that needs a pet sitter. I would definitely love to have her back again!

Grace is awesome! You can tell she really cares about your pet (and your home!) She has great communication and keeps me in the loop with frequent updates. When I return home my dog seems very at ease and happy. We will use Grace time and time again!

Elizabeth is absolutely phenomenal. We recently traveled several states away for a week and a half and one of our dogs unfortunately fell ill with stomach issues and a hurt paw immediately after we left. She was extremely communicative regarding what was going on, took him to the vet for us, recorded the conversations and shared the instructions provided, and then completely modified his medication and feeding schedule accordingly based on his new needs. She did everything she could to try to get him to eat and ensured he stayed calm and properly rested his paw. Within a few days, he had dramatically improved, and we don't know what we would have done without her being there for him. On top of all this, she helped clean carpets and lay down pads while his stomach issues passed, left an incredibly detailed note for the sitter that was following her for the weekend, and even offered to go to the store to pick up a stomach supplement for him. Our house was spotless when we returned from a 10+ hour drive, which was such a big help, and we were happily greeted by two healthy and smiling pups! I could not recommend Elizabeth any more highly, especially for anyone that is a little nervous to leave their dogs that have more complicated needs while away. Your pups will be in great hands with Elizabeth!

Kelly was an A+! Super nice and she took great care of my cat Wilson. Loved the pictures she sent and the updates. I would definitely use her services again and highly recommend her. ❤️❤️😊😊

Alex did an incredible job taking care of Tito! She went above and beyond—not only did she buy him a toy for his birthday, but she also sent us thoughtful photo updates every morning and evening, which really put my mind at ease. It was clear Tito was in loving, capable hands. On top of that, she left our home spotless! I wholeheartedly recommend Alex to anyone looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter. As a vet student, her love for animals truly shines through in everything she does.

Brittany was a wonderful sitter and a great find on a short notice.When another sitter canceled 3 days prior to my vacation. She was in contact and with the pictures I knew my dogs were happy and in good hands! Additionally she took great care of my house, and made sure my flowers were watered. So glad that she could bring along here pup and my fur babies found a new friend!

We can't say enough great things about Anna! She took amazing care of our dog, Daisy, during a 3-night stay — and went above and beyond in every possible way. On her very first night, Daisy had an unfortunate run-in with a skunk. Most people would panic or call it quits, but not Anna! She jumped into action to get her away from the skunk and lovingly bathed Daisy not once, but four times using various de-skunking products to help get the smell out. Talk about dedication and grace under pressure! Beyond that, Anna was kind, communicative, and completely reliable. She treated our home with care and respect, and we came back to a happy pup and a spotless house. We felt completely at ease while we were away, knowing Daisy was in such great hands. We would absolutely book with Anna again and recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate, responsible, and all-around wonderful pet sitter!

Paige and Cindy were great! We felt our pups were in good hands and they sent plenty of pictures and updates. Our dogs also loved them! We would definitely book again and recommend them.

Emily always does the best job with Quinn! The house is well cared for and Quinn loves spending time with Emily! No notes :)

Lily was very friendly and was available rather last minute which made our lives so much easier! She was communicative and followed instructions perfectly. Would recommend her for any pet needs :)

Kiara was a great resource to take care of my two pups while I was out of town! Super reliable! I will definitely book again!

Paige was amazing!!! She took such great care of Bella and went the extra mile when Bella wasn’t eating to figure out how to get her to eat a little and to check in with us. She sent us updates and pictures. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to know our baby was in good hands and being spoiled while we were away !!

Crystal was great! We booked her for a couple days of house sitting. She took great care of our cats and dog, and even took our dog on a quick walk in the park which was above and beyond! She was easy to communicate with and friendly. Will be booking her again next time we need a sitter!

Kori was absolutely wonderful! They stayed at my house for a week and took amazing care of both of my dogs—including one who needs a bit of extra/special attention. I felt totally at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Communication was great, the house was spotless when I got back, and most importantly my pups were happy and well cared for. Would definitely book again!

Ioana is amazing with my three dogs! She is very responsive and I knew they were well cared for during my vacation.

Laura did a wonderful job caring for our two pups while we were gone for a week! We received lots of photos and info throughout.

Kayla was the greatest! Our dogs loved her and she sent pictures often with updates. She was even great with our anxious dog during a big storm and reassured us that he was doing fine. We appreciated having her so much and would definitely book her again! Thanks, Kayla!

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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown.
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. Downtown 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.
