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Abby J.

Franklinton, Columbus, OH

4.9 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
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Services

Abby can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently working full time (M, Tu, W, F), but I will still have plenty of time in the evenings and weekends for new furry, feathered, and scaled friends!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Abby J.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for all animals how I would want others to care for mine, which often includes spoiling them (but not spoiling them rotten, don't worry)!

Information Abby J. would like to know about your pet

No breed preferences at all! I love all shapes, sizes, etc. I do LOVE big dogs and have a soft spot for pitties, seniors, or special needs dogs.

A typical day

Walks, dog park (if applicable), snuggles of course, learning new tricks and really getting to know each other! Anything they are used to, I will try to keep up for them.

Location

Columbus, OH

Abby J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Vet Assistant

Pet care experience

I have been dog/other pet sitting for over 7 years in the Chicago area, and many years before that in Indiana. I moved to Kentucky in summer of 2017, and now am making my way round to Columbus. I ran my own pet-sitting business for 9 years, and was a Supervisor at Pet Supplies Plus until April 2017 when an ankle surgery took me out of the hard-floored retail world. I miss the fun of meeting new pets and their families. I am also a Certified Animal-Assisted Therapist and can do some training as well. I am very reliable; my first time pet sitting for a family in 2011, I broke my elbow two days before and still did the job, with the help of my husband Mike! In Kentucky, I was the volunteer Rescue Coordinator at the Mercer County Animal Shelter, and for the 2+ years I was there, I got all the animals there adopted or sent to rescue. I also dealt with EVERY animal personality possible in those 2 years, and am confident in my ability to read their body language and cues. I also have experience with farm animals, including horses, cows, goats, chickens, alpacas, and more. I have never met an animal I didn't like and vice versa. I guarantee you and your pets will love me! Prices for services may be adjusted up or down, depending on your pet's temperament and/or driving distance from my home to yours. Currently, I am working as a Vet Assistant at general practice clinic here in the Columbus area. Looking forward to meeting many new friends in my spare time. Please be advised, due to my working hours on some days, sometimes, my husband Mike will be with me on sitting jobs. He is also my backup if for some reason, I am unable to make it. This has always worked out great for me and my clients! I treat each animal as I would my own; and mine are my babies. Photos, videos, and messages will come to you as often as you'd like!

Reviews

John S.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 21, 2026
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My Mom extended her stay and Abby was able to cover!

John S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2025
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Abby is very trustworthy so I didn't have to worry about my cat Midnight while gone :) Thanks Abby!

Monica B.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 28, 2025
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we love abby! always flexible with our sassy cats and takes care of them like they’re her own

John S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 31, 2024
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Abby and her husband take care of both my and my Mom's cats which are at two households and my Mom being 93, I handle both bookings, which rover makes a little awkward to do with a single login. Thankfully, this doesn't confuse Abby :) All our cats, while very happy we were back home, were not stressed beyond my two cats normal territorial games :)

About Abby J.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for all animals how I would want others to care for mine, which often includes spoiling them (but not spoiling them rotten, don't worry)!

Information Abby J. would like to know about your pet

No breed preferences at all! I love all shapes, sizes, etc. I do LOVE big dogs and have a soft spot for pitties, seniors, or special needs dogs.

A typical day

Walks, dog park (if applicable), snuggles of course, learning new tricks and really getting to know each other! Anything they are used to, I will try to keep up for them.

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Abby J.

Franklinton, Columbus, OH

4.9 out of 5 stars
64 reviews