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Meghan & Michael J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

“Meghan was so kind and helpful with our cats, and went above and beyond even when our Litter Robot messed up. When we came home, the kitties were well taken care of and happy!”

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Merrell G.
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• 198 reviews
78 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

“Merrell was wonderful with all of my crazy changes. She is super sweet and genuinely cares for your pets. She did exactly what we asked and provided us with adorable photos. We will definitely be requesting her again in the near future.”

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Jennifer M.
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• 23 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“Jennifer was absolutely fantastic! Top notch with Tyka!! She came a few days early to meet and talk about him. His routine, medication, feeding, walking, the whole nine. Came right on time and not only walked the dog but played and entertained him. Was amazing”

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Venetia P.
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• 50 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

“This is my second time leaving my cat with Venetia and she was just as amazing! The pictures I got throughout the trip told me all I needed to know, that my cat loves Venetia and getting to play with her! Thank you, Venetia!”

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Beverly Anais R.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

“Was willing to help me out with a pretty inconvenient schedule (daily, early morning and again late evening). Always kept us informed with how things were going, followed all the various procedures we gave her, and sent pictures. Responded to communication quickly and was very easy to work with. We had unorthodox pets to watch, too: chickens. Beverly got to know them over the week and work with each of their personalities.”

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Jessica R.
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• 21 reviews
8 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

“Jessica was dependable and took great care of my 3 cats while I was on vacation. There was good communication and I appreciated the photos and updates on how they were doing during the drop-in visits.”

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Teresa O.
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• 117 reviews
44 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“Teresa was FANTASTIC!!! She has such a warm heart and my fur babies instantly fell in love with her. She was flexible for our schedule and provided updates and pictures while we were gone, it made an emergency trip less stressful for us knowing she was dropping in daily to play and spend time. We will reach out again if ever in need of her services, I highly recommend Teresa she is reliable and truly loves animals”

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Caroline D.
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• 25 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“thank you so much for taking such amazing care of my little girl!! she must have really loved your energy to be so sweet and snuggly with you, that says a lot! 💕 i appreciate you so much!!”

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Katie M.
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• 70 reviews
26 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

“Katie is amazing! She took absolutely great care of my pup and two cats, the love her. Highly recommend her if you are need of a great sitter.”

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Becky A.
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• 132 reviews
31 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

“Becky is a fantastic pet sitter! She’s super reliable, communicates well, and takes amazing care of my cat when I’m out of town. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”

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Heather N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“Heather is a great communicator, dependable, and was patient with my German shepherd who can be a handful. She managed dinner time, meds, potty break, play, and cuddles. It’s a blessing to have someone trusted to check on your pet when you’re gone all day at work.”

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Kathryn S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

“Kathryn was amazing and I am so appreciative of her stepping in on a late notice and loving on my boy! I could tell from the pictures he got a lot of attention and play time, couldn’t be more happy and recommend Kathryn to anyone!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jada P.
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Jada P.
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• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

“Jada has been very reliable and communicative.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 94 reviews
40 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“Kristin was very pleasant and easy to talk to about our pups. I really am looking forward to her sitting with our dogs. Our dogs were very receptive and positively responsive to her.”

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Frances "Fran" W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
6 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

“Fran is amazing! She took such great care of our babies while we were gone. She gave us timely updates and plenty of pictures of their shenanigans. Even went as far as bringing in our mail, which is sooo appreciated. 10/10, we will definitely book again with Fran in the future!!!!”

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reagan e.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
4 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

“Reagan is amazing! She was so attentive to instructions for our elderly labradoodle who takes several medications throughout the day. Reagan was prompt to every drop-in time and super communicative. We came home to a reenergized dog who was clearly so very well taken care of!”

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Chloe A.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

About: I’ve been around all types/sizes of dogs! I truly love taking care of animals and always prioritize their safety, care, and needs first! I provide a stress free, calm, environment with low noise and a great fenced in backyard to play in! I have taken care of many of my friends/neighbors pets and also grew up with two dogs of my own so I know all the responsibility it takes! I have also volunteered at my local animal shelter for the past few years where I had to pass a test specifically on caring for dogs and reading their body language! I’m currently in school and working part-time, but in my free time I’d love to spend time caring for your pets! My schedule is also flexible enough that I can do weekly visits as I am very reliable and dependable. I’m dedicated to making your dog(s) feel as comfortable as possible! I’ll always keep them on a leash and be super mindful of my surroundings, double-checking to make sure all doors are closed and their harnesses are securely fastened. I also send daily picture updates and rover cards to keep you in the loop about how much your pet is loved and well cared for!

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Karina F.
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• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

“Karina was fantastic with my cats! One of them is very shy and usually takes a very long time to open up to people but she made an exception for Karina! Big thank you and a huge recommendation to anyone else who needs their furry friends taken care of!”

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Jessica T.
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$20
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15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

About: I've cared for, volunteered, rescued, & rehabilitated pets & wildlife for most of my life. My children have also learned by helping me. I have volunteered for the ASPCA with neonatal kittens & with Keeper of the Wild with more animals than I can list. I've had dogs and cats as pets but currently only have two domestic pet rats. I have a part-time job & also do gig work as a stage hand & as a network technician. I have a lot of availability in between. I have 3 children. My daughter lives on her own & my two sons are still at home. They're 16 & 13 & also love animals. My youngest is homeschooled & might enjoy tagging along & helping. I nurture all of the needs that any animal has, including the necessities. I care about all of the pet owner's requests & give lots of love.

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Caitlin D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29203

“Caitlin is absolutely wonderful with my giant Schnauzer, Rallo! 🐾❤️ She treats him like her own, giving him so much love, attention, and care. Rallo absolutely adores her, and I have complete peace of mind knowing he’s with her. Caitlin is trustworthy, dependable, and truly goes above and beyond. I couldn’t recommend her more! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Forest Acres is $20

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Jennifer is dependable, communicative, friendly, likeable (to humans and pets!), and went above and beyond to help me wrangle my wayward cat this week. Thank you, Jennifer!

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Ashley B.
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Teresa is great with my fur babies!! She’s been so helpful and flexible with my schedule these last couple weeks, and I know Honey and Georgie love having some company while I’m away at work. I love the pictures she sends of them at the end of her visits🥰

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Riley B.
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Kathryn takes such good care of my pup! I love the pictures and I can tell my dog is happy after her visits. She is reliable, attentive, trustworthy, and has great communication. I would recommend her to anyone for any pets!

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Brianna S.
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Heather was great watching my senior English Bulldog while I was out of town! She was very attentive, sent lots of pictures, and was very patient with her!

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James B.
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Juliet was wonderful with my cat Winston. She made sure I got reports and pictures and went above and beyond to support his eating. I highly recommend!

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Laura C.
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Friendly, great at communicating, and very helpful! I forgot to let her know where to put my house key for safekeeping and she went out of her way to remedy my mistake. I would book Anna again if the opportunity came up!

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Nhon N.
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My babies Auntie Meghan is amazing! I’ve used her several times, and she has always done an amazing job with my boys! She is attentive, caring, communicative, and genuinely great with them. I always feel comfortable knowing they’re in her care, and she does a great job keeping me updated while I’m away. She is reliable, responsible, and clearly loves what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dependable pet sitter!

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Raegan S. C.
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Kayla was absolutely amazing with our two cats! She was so kind, caring, and reliable, and we could tell right away that our cats were in great hands. This was longest time away from our girls we had ever been but she made us feel at ease. It meant so much to us to have someone who genuinely cared about them while we were away. We’re so thankful for Kayla and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their pets! Thank you :)

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Alexandra F.
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Amazing job loving and caring for my dog! He was happy as can be and I could tell from the photos he was enjoying the love!

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Cameron P.
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Caroline was available on short notice and took great care of our dog! She communicated clearly and often and we look forward to hiring her again!

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Heather S.
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Fran was amazing! We had just learned of Rover and were in SC for family weekend. We reached out on Rover and Fran had availability and was so flexible and accommodating. We really appreciate her being so accommodating and helping us with our two dogs. Highly recommend her!!!

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Elisa B.
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Bella has a great rapport with both the owner and the pets she watches. She is very responsive and has great attention to detail!

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Jerod P.
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Delaney has been an exceptional sitter! I went out of town and she was very communicative,prompt and reliable. My babies were very well taken care of and she’s absolutely terrific with my dogs and cat. I will definitely be booking her again when I go out of town! I cannot recommend her enough!

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Emily S.
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An amazing young lady. Bella was well taken care of and I was at ease knowing that Jada was taking care of her.

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Shannon M.
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Moe was great with my cat, Dave! I could see from the pictures he was happy and well taken care of. The daily visit cards and comments set my mind at ease about his comfort with Moe. I’ll definitely use this service and Moe again! Thank you!

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Colleen B.
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Bridget has been great with our puppy. She is reliable, communicates well, and is very professional.

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Sylvia K.
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Communication was great! Even helped me with a few extra requests around the house while I was traveling.

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Nic C.
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There are some really great pet sitters and then there are the ones that have that seventh sense about things that seem to know what's needed in the moment -- that's Hadley. She was so careful to do what was asked but she also did what no human can know that you will need in a LIVE moment. What a great sitter! Thoughtful. Wise. Kind. On time. Organized. Respectful. Great Communication. Really and truly One-of-a-Kind.

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Nikky F.
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Absolutely wonderful! Truly one of the best cat sitters I've ever had, super friendly and responsive - and the cats warmed to her quickly which is a big deal for them! Pets always have a sense of these things. I'm really glad she was able to look over them, I didn't have to worry at all about being gone for a few days. I also booked super last minute and she was really nice about it. Totally recommend!

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Rachel C.
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Becky was great to work with and schedule. We have another trip planned and will definitely book with Becky again! Would recommend with no hesitation!

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Kelly J.
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Forest Acres on Rover is $19 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $13 and $28 per visit. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 1,158 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Forest Acres. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

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.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

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 .

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.

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

  • 100% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 91% 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.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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