House Sitting In Near Southside Columbus, Ohio
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“Erica was a wonderful pet sitter. She was sweet, courteous, intuitive to our family and home, timely, and followed all instructions without hesitation. Our fur baby was happy & well taken care of upon our arrival home. We look forward to having Erica help out in the future for overnight stays, dog walks & cuddles!”
“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 a soft spot for all animals big and small. I helped raise my family dog, Finn, who is now a 10 year old Morkie. Multiple friends have trusted me to walk and pet sit their animals and I have experience with small and large breeds. I have also volunteered for 2 years with 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that trains puppies to become service dogs. I am an owner of a black cat named Sesame who I adopted from a cat cafe earlier this year. I am currently a healthcare professional who just graduated school. I am waiting to start a job at the end of October, so I have some free time in the next few months I’m looking to fill with lots of walks and scratches. Safety is my number one priority for your pet and myself. I am good with communication and as a pet owner myself, I understand how much pets mean to us.
“Megan could not have been more attentive, focused on the dogs' well being, and professional. I highly recommend her as she took great care of my two dogs, one of whom is blind and has special needs.”
“Ellie is an absolute pleasure. She's exceptionally polite and very efficient with her time. She stayed with my pup and gave her plenty of walks, lots of time and care and I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND her. She was pleasant from the meet n greet all the way to the end. She asked great questions to ensure she knew as much as she could including any of homesitting needs before staying at my home. She also sent me tons of updates and photos while I was away. I was so comfortable with her and her communication was tip top! If anyone is need of a sitter, Ellie is your person, hands down! BOOK HER NOW!!!!”
“Max was overall a great sitter for our 2 pittys. He was responsive to messages and sent photos. He also watered the plants, took out the recycling, and the kitchen was cleaner than I left it. He went out of his way to be helpful and the dogs seemed well cared for while we were away! We already have him booked for another sit in May!”
“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!”
“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!”
“Corrinn did a great job! She provided updates often and seemed to really bond with my kitties. I have 4 senior cats that have special needs and I felt very at ease with them in her care. They are very routine orientated and Corrinn didn’t miss a beat with the feeding and medicine schedules. I would definitely rebook and recommend her.”
“Cody did a great job trying to win over our three very anxious pups while we were away for a week. He was very patient with them and eventually convinced them he was a friend! Excellent job!”
“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:)”
“Patricia was wonderful! She took care of our 2 dogs (one who needs extra care and medicine) and 4 cats while we were away. She sent updates and we felt comfortable with her staying at our house while we were away. We will definitely book her again!”
“First sitting with Christine and she made it a breeze! Appreciated all her updates and especially her patience with my anxious fur baby. She helped put my mind at ease and allowed me to truly enjoy my vacation! Would recommend her without question ❤️”
About: I have been a vet assistant, I’ve worked with horses, cats, dogs, birds, lizards, and snakes. I always go the extra mile and believe that pets deserve the very best. I uber full time so I’m very flexible with your needs. If your cat needs more time to adjust, I will give them that. Cats are beautiful, kind and sweet, and I can’t wait to meet yours! I take care of your babies as if they were mine, I will give them love and attention with boundaries. I specialize in difficult cases. If your pet needs a little extra time and attention that’s no problem.
“Merri was great with my two dogs and watching over my house while I was out of town! She sent daily updates on how the dogs were doing, how their walks went, etc. The house was also very clean when she left which is always a nice thing to come home to.”
About: I have cared for the smallest pugs all the way to the biggest golden retrievers! I love dogs in spending time with man’s best friend. I would treat your dog as if it was my own and give it all the love and attention it needs! I am currently a full-time student. I am available to care for your pets on Mondays,and Wednesday’s from 3 PM to 8pm. On Friday’s from 2pm-10pm and I have open availability on Saturdays and Sundays! I live in a very spacious two bedroom apartment with a separate upstairs and downstairs area. I live right next to a very grassy area with a dog park so taking your animal for walks and potty breaks would be no issue and we can go outside as much as they want!
“Kiara did an awesome job staying at our house with our cat and dog. She communicated often, followed instructions to a T, and went above and beyond our expectations! We came home to a tidy house and happy pets. If our wild animals didn't drive her too crazy, we would love to have her petsit for us again!”
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Erica L.Star Sitter
“Erica was a wonderful pet sitter. She was sweet, courteous, intuitive to our family and home, timely, and followed all instructions without hesitation. Our fur baby was happy & well taken care of upon our arrival home. We look forward to having Erica help out in the future for overnight stays, dog walks & cuddles!”
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 !!”
Jennifer M.
“Jenny is amazing with animals. She has watched my cats and my friends two dogs on multiple occasions. She loves to go for hikes. She is extremely trustworthy”
Megan A.
Star Sitter
“Megan could not have been more attentive, focused on the dogs' well being, and professional. I highly recommend her as she took great care of my two dogs, one of whom is blind and has special needs.”
Ellie U.Star Sitter
“Ellie is an absolute pleasure. She's exceptionally polite and very efficient with her time. She stayed with my pup and gave her plenty of walks, lots of time and care and I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND her. She was pleasant from the meet n greet all the way to the end. She asked great questions to ensure she knew as much as she could including any of homesitting needs before staying at my home. She also sent me tons of updates and photos while I was away. I was so comfortable with her and her communication was tip top! If anyone is need of a sitter, Ellie is your person, hands down! BOOK HER NOW!!!!”
Penny m.
“Penny took great care of our puppy Scarlet. Thank you Penny!”
Maxwell S.
“Max was overall a great sitter for our 2 pittys. He was responsive to messages and sent photos. He also watered the plants, took out the recycling, and the kitchen was cleaner than I left it. He went out of his way to be helpful and the dogs seemed well cared for while we were away! We already have him booked for another sit in May!”
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!”
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!”
Corrinn E.
“Corrinn did a great job! She provided updates often and seemed to really bond with my kitties. I have 4 senior cats that have special needs and I felt very at ease with them in her care. They are very routine orientated and Corrinn didn’t miss a beat with the feeding and medicine schedules. I would definitely rebook and recommend her.”
Cody N.
“Cody did a great job trying to win over our three very anxious pups while we were away for a week. He was very patient with them and eventually convinced them he was a friend! Excellent job!”
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:)”
Patricia H.
“Patricia was wonderful! She took care of our 2 dogs (one who needs extra care and medicine) and 4 cats while we were away. She sent updates and we felt comfortable with her staying at our house while we were away. We will definitely book her again!”
Christine H.
“First sitting with Christine and she made it a breeze! Appreciated all her updates and especially her patience with my anxious fur baby. She helped put my mind at ease and allowed me to truly enjoy my vacation! Would recommend her without question ❤️”
Rob C.
“Rob was great! Easy to communicate with and my boys really liked him when he house sat for us.”
Miriam W.
“Miriam took amazing care of my three cats while I was out of town for a week on business. When I came home, everything was spotless—the litter box was clean, and their food and water bowls were washed and full. The best part? When Miriam came back to watch them for a weekend, my cats ran straight to her, excited to play! Anyone who knows cats knows they don’t do that unless they’ve been treated with kindness and care. I highly recommend Miriam to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter!”
Merri F.
“Merri was great with my two dogs and watching over my house while I was out of town! She sent daily updates on how the dogs were doing, how their walks went, etc. The house was also very clean when she left which is always a nice thing to come home to.”
Alexandria-Vivica W.
“Alex has been an animal lover since she was a young child. As a current preschool assistant teacher, Alex treats animals with the same care that she treats kids in the classroom. Alex is a proud cat mom, who puts her all into making sure that her cats Sunny and Luna have the very best life and have everything they need. Growing up, Alex had all types of pets, including fish, frogs, lizards, and even guinea pigs. No matter the animal Alex always treated them with great care and made them her top priority.”
Kiara W.Star Sitter
“Kiara did an awesome job staying at our house with our cat and dog. She communicated often, followed instructions to a T, and went above and beyond our expectations! We came home to a tidy house and happy pets. If our wild animals didn't drive her too crazy, we would love to have her petsit for us again!”
shelby o.
“Shelby is great with our dogs, and definitely knows how to improvise when things don’t go to plan 😊”
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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 Near Southside.
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. Near Southside 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.
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