Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Columbus, OH
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Top rated Downtown pet sitters
“Abby is so sweet and attentive to the kitties. She updated me every day and I felt like I was included in their lives while I had to be away. Good work Abby!”
“Heather is amazing !!! our dog Carlos was a happy boy when we got home we got updates throughout the whole process. We will definitely be using Heather again.”
“Vanessa was fantastic at taking care of my two cats over a period of 10 days. She was very punctual, communicative and attentive, I will for sure trust her with my kitties in a future outing. Thanks Vanessa!”
“Molly took perfect care of my dog. She was on time, followed all requests, and, most importantly, my dog loved her! I would recommend Molly to all and will definitely be using her again in the future.”
“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking such great care of our boys this past week! It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such loving and reliable hands. We could tell from the updates (and their happy, relaxed energy when we got home!) that they felt safe, spoiled, and well cared for. We’re so grateful for you and truly appreciate all the time, attention, and love you gave them while we were away. Hope we can book with you again in the future!”
“Thea was so incredible - gave me detailed, thorough updates, was available last minute when my other sitter couldn’t complete the end of the booking, and even left food outside for a couple stray kitties I look after. I came home to a happy, taken care of kitty and it made traveling so much less stressful! I will absolutely use Thea again, she’s a lifesaver!”
“Elizabeth is wonderful! She went far and beyond when my cat Tigger was sick. She took excellent care of him. Even water my plants while I was on vacation. Highly recommend her for cat or house sitter.”
“Christal was amazing with my hyper and strong pitty! She has some reactivity issues and I always get worried leaving her but Christal eased those anxieties with texts, pictures, and videos of their walks and play time. Highly recommend!”
“Sally took great care of our cat, Honey, while we were away. Honey was so happy and relaxed when we got home, and it made our time away so much easier getting the happy pictures of her playing and having fun with Sally!”
“Kelly was super responsive when I had to cancel a day last minute and thankfully fed the stray that’s been on our porch! Will use her again! Thankful to her for sure!”
“Very accommodating and 10/10 on communication! We really appreciated the updates/pics all weekend! This was our first time using Rover and we’d definitely rebook with Jessica.”
“Riley was exceptional! She was on time, responsible and gave thorough, timely reports. Her professionalism reassured me that our pooches were well taken care of and safe. This is our 1st Rover experience.....it won't be our last!”
“Amanda was amazing and took her time with our kitties, especially my shy boy that takes awhile to warm up to new people. She was able to get him comfortable with her and administer his twice daily insulin that he needs. She also was very attentive about checking litter boxes, water, and cleaning up any little messes. We will definitely book with her again. Thank you Amanda for taking such great care of our kitties!”
“Maggie was excellent with my cat who can be a bit shy with new people. Quick, clear communication. Will definitely have Maggie care for my girl again! :)”
About: i’ve had dogs and cats my whole life growing up. Assisted at numerous animal shelters. I’ve had my own dog for three years. She’s very well taken care of. I’ve watched numerous friends and families animals throughout my childhood and adulthood. I’m very competent and confident in my skills with animal caretaking. currently, I’m in the transition of graduate school to my first role as a physician assistant. I have a lot of flexibility in upcoming months to take care of animals and this is something I would like to do not only for my own enjoyment, but for a side income. I’m available pretty much anytime throughout the week, I just need a heads up. I am willing to care for your pets however you see and feel as needed. My personal dog is crate trained and potty trained. She spends most of her day outside of the crate. She’s very well trained both on and off leash. I am happy to accommodate, however you need for your animals.
“Corrinn was amazing with our babies! She made sure to send lots of pictures of our two cats everyday along with a message of how their day went! She brought toys for them and even went as far as to make sure their litter box was clean and the trash was taken out! It was a huge relief having her there when we were away on vacation and we will definitely be using her again!”
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Abby S.Star Sitter
“Abby is so sweet and attentive to the kitties. She updated me every day and I felt like I was included in their lives while I had to be away. Good work Abby!”
Heather G.Star Sitter
“Heather is amazing !!! our dog Carlos was a happy boy when we got home we got updates throughout the whole process. We will definitely be using Heather again.”
Vanessa S.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was fantastic at taking care of my two cats over a period of 10 days. She was very punctual, communicative and attentive, I will for sure trust her with my kitties in a future outing. Thanks Vanessa!”
Molly M.Star Sitter
“Molly took perfect care of my dog. She was on time, followed all requests, and, most importantly, my dog loved her! I would recommend Molly to all and will definitely be using her again in the future.”
Leann H.Star Sitter
“She’s been such a great help and is always on time for my drop ins! She’s so sweet to my guy and would definitely recommend to anyone!”
Ioana C.Star Sitter
“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking such great care of our boys this past week! It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such loving and reliable hands. We could tell from the updates (and their happy, relaxed energy when we got home!) that they felt safe, spoiled, and well cared for. We’re so grateful for you and truly appreciate all the time, attention, and love you gave them while we were away. Hope we can book with you again in the future!”
Thea M.Star Sitter
“Thea was so incredible - gave me detailed, thorough updates, was available last minute when my other sitter couldn’t complete the end of the booking, and even left food outside for a couple stray kitties I look after. I came home to a happy, taken care of kitty and it made traveling so much less stressful! I will absolutely use Thea again, she’s a lifesaver!”
Elizabeth L.
“Elizabeth is wonderful! She went far and beyond when my cat Tigger was sick. She took excellent care of him. Even water my plants while I was on vacation. Highly recommend her for cat or house sitter.”
Christal L.Star Sitter
“Christal was amazing with my hyper and strong pitty! She has some reactivity issues and I always get worried leaving her but Christal eased those anxieties with texts, pictures, and videos of their walks and play time. Highly recommend!”
Sally W.Star Sitter
“Sally took great care of our cat, Honey, while we were away. Honey was so happy and relaxed when we got home, and it made our time away so much easier getting the happy pictures of her playing and having fun with Sally!”
Kelly E.Star Sitter
“Kelly was super responsive when I had to cancel a day last minute and thankfully fed the stray that’s been on our porch! Will use her again! Thankful to her for sure!”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“Very accommodating and 10/10 on communication! We really appreciated the updates/pics all weekend! This was our first time using Rover and we’d definitely rebook with Jessica.”
Riley T.
“Riley was exceptional! She was on time, responsible and gave thorough, timely reports. Her professionalism reassured me that our pooches were well taken care of and safe. This is our 1st Rover experience.....it won't be our last!”
Amanda E.
“Amanda was amazing and took her time with our kitties, especially my shy boy that takes awhile to warm up to new people. She was able to get him comfortable with her and administer his twice daily insulin that he needs. She also was very attentive about checking litter boxes, water, and cleaning up any little messes. We will definitely book with her again. Thank you Amanda for taking such great care of our kitties!”
Maggie A.Star Sitter
“Maggie was excellent with my cat who can be a bit shy with new people. Quick, clear communication. Will definitely have Maggie care for my girl again! :)”
Laura M.
“Laura is wonderful!!! She has been great with our pups and always timely, respectful, and kind. We love getting photo updates from her as well. Would absolutely recommend her!”
Ellie C.
“Ellie has always been attentive and looks out for people. She always makes sure that people are kept in the loop, and communicates if there are any problems. Ellie loves all animals and makes it apparent!”
Amy B.Star Sitter
“Amy was very responsive, kind and did great with Rosie:) I would definitely recommend her with your fur babies!”
Elyza P.
“Eliza was great! She took care of both my cats and make sure they got plenty of playtime in. She was super professional and punctual. Will definitely use it again!”
Corrinn E.
“Corrinn was amazing with our babies! She made sure to send lots of pictures of our two cats everyday along with a message of how their day went! She brought toys for them and even went as far as to make sure their litter box was clean and the trash was taken out! It was a huge relief having her there when we were away on vacation and we will definitely be using her again!”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Ioana was so great, made us feel so relieved that our cats were being looked after and she took lots of pictures and played with them, and immediately contacted me when she was concerned that their litter looked a bit low to ask where she could find more. Will definitely try to hire her again if we go out of town again!
Ame was amazing! Not only did I love her but so did my animals! She paid attention to any and all details, sent lots of updates and pictures, and was great with communication. I felt super comfortable leaving my furbabies in her care and allowing her in our home. 11/10 could not recommend enough!!’
Laura was fantastic during her drop-ins for my cat. She made sure Scylla got her asthma pill as well as checked food, water, and litter throughout the week. The pictures sent made it clear Scylla was getting the attention she wanted while Laura was there. She even identified a potential hazard in a metal pipe fitting that was left out, presumably by maintenance, and moved it somewhere safe. Overall great, would recommend, and would book again!
We have two small dogs that can get moderately stressed out with change. As their owners we have had a few less than ideal experiences with dog sitters. Seanna is amazing and our pups are well taken care of! We can’t (yet) understand our pups but they seem calm and content when we return. I think they might be saying “Seanna was great, hope she can watch us again.” 😊
Kelly did a fantastic job with my two kitties! My cats each have different gastrointestinal issues (IBD and a scarf-and-barfer) which require some pretty specific feeding instructions and Kelly followed them to a T, communicating with me when there were complications (which were not her fault in the slightest). She also cleaned up after the IBD cat when necessary. She took plenty of pictures and my cats were healthy and well upon my return. Thanks so much!
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.
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