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Lucy S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
84 repeat clients
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Lucy S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
84 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

Highlights

Lucy has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

16 yrs experience in private care!

Homegrown right here in Columbus, I have spent my life learning and growing into the skilled, professional care provider I am today. I am here to handle whatever your pet may throw at me during walks, day visits, and overnights! I am comfortable and capable of caring for all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I serve Columbus, Fort Benning, Phenix City and the surrounding areas. PLEASE NOTE: There will be an additional charge of $10 per same-day request and next-day requests made after 5pm. This only applies once to each booking, not each visit/dropin/walk. A meet and greet is required before all first bookings. Inside/outside cats will be kept inside during bookings. A minimum of 3 dropins/walks per day is required for homes without doggy doors. Services And Training: I am prepared to oversee pet health maintenance, administer medication, and house train as needed. Working with animals has always been a significant part of my life. I began caring for my neighbors' pets as a young teen and simply never stopped loving the work! My time at a boarding, daycare, and grooming kennel was cut short by the pandemic. This brought me here, to work with you in your home, committed to the goal of giving your pets the best experience possible. Taking time to learn the personality and individual needs of each furry family member (ex: dietary restrictions, training goals, anxiety triggers and support, maintaining safe distance from other canines during walks, etc.) allows for the building of strong professional relationships with owners, as well as meaningful connections with the animals in my care. I am capable of administering medication as needed. This includes: pills with or without food, eye drops, syringe, etc. Injections (such as insulin) are possible with proper preparation and communication. Picture updates during care are guaranteed. Ask me about: ☆ bathing your pet in your home ☆ nail trims in your home ☆ poop scooping your yard ☆ leash training ☆ hour-long visits/walks ☆ puppy care ☆ geriatric/medically fragile pet care ☆ your daily update schedule for housesitting (1/day, 2/day, every other day for longer stays, etc.) My schedule is constantly evolving to meet your and your furry family members' needs. Please state any specific time requirements clearly as they pertain to medications or important meal times.

Cat care experience

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Let me earn your cat's trust 😌

Lucy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

84 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I will always confirm your animals' boundaries within your home, such as furniture and room allowances, and ensure security of doors and fences/gates upon arrival and departure.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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370 ratings
Heidi H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 15, 2026

I felt save and comfortable as usual with Lucy in charge of our baby boy 💕

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Tanya D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026

Leaving my dog for the first time was something I was incredibly nervous about. He has always stayed with family, and the one time I boarded him before, he really struggled. So leaving him at home for 6 days and trusting someone new to care for both him and my cat was a huge step for me. Lucy was wonderful and took excellent care of my babies. She stayed overnight the first night and then came by consistently throughout each day to check on them, give medications, take my dog on walks, and even brushed him. My cat is very shy and doesn’t come out for most people. Lucy worked gently to get him comfortable with her. By the last couple of days he was really coming around! Still keeping some distance, but her gentle persistence was working. It is obvious that Lucy cares about their comfort. I really appreciated the constant updates and photos. They gave me so much peace of mind and allowed me to actually relax while I was away. My dog was so much happier being able to stay in his own home, and my cat also did much better having his bestie there and someone coming in regularly. I truly could not have asked for a better first time experience. I highly recommend Lucy and will absolutely use her again in the future.

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Amy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 25, 2026

Lucy is awesome! Dependable and sooo great with the pups!

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Wanda F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2026

Lucy took great care of our boys and kept us updated on how they were doing.

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Victoria M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 05, 2026

Our babies were well take care of! We loved the communication and photos that Lucy gave us. Overall great experience 😊

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James S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026

First time I was away from my dog in a long time. Felt very comfortable with Lucy.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Your pets are my full time job! If "constant care" (pets are not alone for more than 4 total hours per 24 hours) is needed in special circumstances, please reach out well in advance and make your needs clearly known in your initial request. "Constant care" is priced per booking, after a meet and greet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Lucy can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Gaining your furry friends' trust is the most importantpart of my job. I would prefer to have as much information about their personality as possible, such as anxiety or aggression triggers, gender preferences, and what behaviors are normal vs not (such as unusual anxiety or refusal to eat). I have no breed preferences, all are welcome.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.