House Sitting Near Southside
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“Miriam did a fantastic job taking care of goose and Delta. She was reliable, on time, and fantastic with communication. Set my mind at ease while I was away! I would happily refer her to anyone who needs a dog or pet sitter and will definitely be using her again!”

“Sophia was wonderful! She was incredibly responsive, communicative, and flexible throughout the entire process. Most importantly, she was so kind and caring with my animals, which gave me real peace of mind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter.”


“We love having Paige as our House Sitter! She spends so much time with the dogs and they love seeing her. Very kind, prompt and professional! Highly recommend for all dogs, large and small, confident and anxious alike.”

“Emma watched Sadie while we were away for a day. She was communicative when needed, did everything we asked of her, and even stayed a little while extra to comfort Sadie when Sadie was afraid of fireworks going off outside. Sadie was cared for and in good spirits when we returned. We would happily book Emma again!”

“Anna stayed with our dog Ginger for an extended weekend and she was fantastic! From the meet and greet to photo updates, we could tell that our anxious dog loved her and felt comfortable around her. 10/10 and we will definitely be booking with Anna again!”

“Zach was such a blessing to us. He was so understanding and flexible with our needs and our old doggies and kitties love him. He was attentive and thorough with all our millions of instructions for taking care of our geriatric Great Danes with many health issues. He also took care of some things last minute for us that I had forgotten to do. It was such a relief to find someone we could trust to stay with our boys. Thank you Zach ❤️”
“Meghan was a terrific dog sister. Our little 8 pound Maltese looked like he loved every minute of his time with her. She took him on long walks, play time and sent us pics everyday. We could tell by the look on his face how happy he was with her. couldn’t ask for a better dog sitter.”

“Sheridan was great with our two dogs. She communicated and sent pictures everyday, which was great. She also helped us out immensely when we had some travel issues and needed additional nights. Would recommend 100%.”

“Kelly was nothing short of exceptional! She communicated regularly, seemed to genuinely enjoy my pup, and my apartment was in perfect shape upon returning home. I know Sullivan was in great hands and I will definitely be reaching out to Kelly again when I need another sitter!”

About: All of my dog care experience has been stay at home dog sitting and volunteer work at a dog shelter. Because I work at a dog shelter, I know many of the basic techniques and rules of dog care such as grooming, clean up, body language of dogs, and taking care of dogs that may have been abused or experienced trauma in the past. I have a 2 year old french bull dog that I love. Mr. Bean brings excitement, adventure, and love to my everyday life. I am especially good at taking care of senior pets as they are my favorite to support in petsitting capacities. I am a graduate student that spends a lot of time reading, writing, and hanging out at home. Because of this, I am very flexible and can fit pet care in ways someone with a 9-5 could not. I am available in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings during the week and frequently on the weekend. I care for other's pets the way I care for my own - with patience and love. As a graduate student and researcher, I am quick to problem solve and critically think about creative solutions in different scenarios.

“I can't say enough good things. We were a little stressed about leaving Guapo (our anxious and sometimes reactive pittie mix) with someone new on short notice over the holiday weekend, but Bishop was willing to come do a meet and greet prior to staying over and was absolutely great. Guapo took to him easily and was so well cared for - I also appreciated the quick check ins and pics to reassure us he was doing okay. This was such a relief and we will definitely reach out for future bookings!”


About: I am Completely infatuated with Animals, never Met one pet that didn’t like me. I love running, playing, and training Puppies and dogs of Larger sizes.I have great connections with animals because I treat them as if they were my own, I give lots and lots Of love And affection to dogs of all shapes,sizes,ages, Ect.ect. My schedule is very flexible if needed. If you’re Bringing The Dog here I’d Bring it’s essentials (Toys,Food,Leashes) Anything to Make your dog as comfortable here as they are At home. If there is anything I need to know or special requests for your pets safety & comfort Just let me know anytime and any chance that you get. If you have any questions Just ask any time ❤️ Im on call whenever! It’s all about consistency and making time for them in a way that aligns with my other responsibilities which isn’t hard at all!! I always assert my role as the provider and companion for your pet (not just mine) I’m always going to keep my eye on them because I know how some are more curious than the rest!
About: I grew up with dogs, cats and horses. I've taken care of dogs of all sizes since I was ten years old. Currently I own a cat but am comfortable with dogs of all breeds and sizes. I am free on evenings during the week and day time and evenings on most weekends. I am in Columbus for most holidays and here to help you enjoy your time away knowing your pet is well taken care of. My home is not sized to fit other animals but I have a car and am happy to drive to your house to take care of your pet
“Penny took amazing care of my Nala. Sent pictures every day, which made me feel so much better about leaving her while I went away. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect person to take care of my fur baby. I would recommend Penny for anyone who’s looking for a pet sitter.”

“We are so grateful for Sandy taking excellent care of our house and most importantly our high maintenance pets! It was obvious they were all happy and comfortable while we were away! It seems like she really got to know each of them and helped them feel safe when we weren’t there. Sandy took the time to send us detailed updates and pictures of everyone each day, which really helped us feel secure. She was an extremely respectful house guest and left the place in better shape than when she got there.”

“She did an excellent job of taking care of Khloe. She kept us informed on her she sent plenty of pictures. Will be using her in the future to watch Khloe again. She’s’ Excellent she went out of her way when she didn’t have to, to make sure every thing was perfect. We don't consider her a dog sitter but a friend instead. Would highly recommend her she is awesome.”

About: Hi! I’m Tracy — a lifelong animal lover with a Masters and PhD in environmental policy from The Ohio State University. My background reflects how deeply I care about the well-being of all creatures, great and small. Caring for pets isn’t a side gig for me; it’s something that’s been part of my life since childhood. I grew up with three wonderful dogs of various sizes, and as an adult I’ve had a large dog of my own, two small dogs, and a cat. One of my pups was adopted from a shelter, two came to me from foster parents, and my cat was a stray who chose our home — so I’m very comfortable with pets who have unique personalities, histories, or special needs. I’m gentle, patient, and very responsible. Whether your pet needs a long walk, calm companionship, or lots of playtime, I tailor my care to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. You can expect great communication, attention to detail, and a genuine love for your furry family member. I would be honored to earn your trust and care for your pets like they’re my own. 💛🐶🐾 I'm currently a home-maker, so I have a very flexible schedule to take care of your pet's needs. I have openings 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings. I prefer to come to your home to tend to your pet. I do have a fenced in yard for my dogs, but my terrier mix can be a little bossy. I'm always open to having your pet meet my terrier though if you'd like your fur baby to stay for a visit at our house.
The median cost per night for house sitting in Near Southside is $46
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Near Southside
I couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! She took such incredible care of Bingo and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. She kept me updated throughout the stay with frequent messages and lots of adorable pictures, which meant so much to me. It was clear that Bingo was happy, comfortable, and genuinely well cared for. On top of that, she left my house absolutely spotless—it looked just as clean as when I left, if not cleaner. Her professionalism, communication, and genuine love for animals truly stood out. I would trust her with Bingo again in a heartbeat and will absolutely be booking with her in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

I can't say enough good things. We were a little stressed about leaving Guapo (our anxious and sometimes reactive pittie mix) with someone new on short notice over the holiday weekend, but Bishop was willing to come do a meet and greet prior to staying over and was absolutely great. Guapo took to him easily and was so well cared for - I also appreciated the quick check ins and pics to reassure us he was doing okay. This was such a relief and we will definitely reach out for future bookings!

Sheridan is a great sitter. And Gracie loves her too. Sheridan has stayed multiple times to take care of her and this time Gracie accidentally stepped on a bee. Sheridan was able to get the stinger out of her foot and call me to talk through getting her Benadryl. She made sure she was okay before she left and even followed up the next day to make sure she was okay. So thoughtful and caring!

Sophia was wonderful! She was incredibly responsive, communicative, and flexible throughout the entire process. Most importantly, she was so kind and caring with my animals, which gave me real peace of mind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter.

First time Rover user and I couldn’t be happier. Paige and Cindy tag teamed watching my dog while I worked out of town for a few nights. I received updates & photos regularly (which I loved) and they truly treated my girl like she was their own. I will 100% be requesting their services again. They stayed at my home and left it tidy and even left dog tv on for my girl until I arrived home. 100 stars. Thank you ladies!!

Bella was amazing for housesitting during my two week trip! This was my first time leaving my dog alone and she made me feel so comfortable. She provided me with daily updates and photos on how he was doing! Was very attentive and nurturing with him! And made sure she asked a lot of questions beforehand so I felt comfortable she was very prepared for things I hadn’t even considered when leaving him. She is amazing with dogs. Cannot recommend her enough!!!

We are very happy with care that Stephen provided for our dog Pompey. Stephen is a very nice, polite and responsible young man. He asked all the right questions about our dog and our requirements. We would hire him again if we are in the area. He kept us updated about his stay, which we really appreciated.

Alexa was recommended to me by my coworker who also has a nervous and attached dog. She took such good care of my dog and care of my house and it was so nice to come home from a trip and have everything be nice and peaceful. My dog was so happy and content. I am so grateful.

Sandra is the very best. We were gone 23 days and Sandra stayed with my 18 year old cat and gave her exemplary care. We were out of the country and she sent us updates and pictures every 2 days. I would not consider using anyone else. Thank you Sandra you absolutely exceeded my expectations. ❤️

We felt very comfortable leaving Abby in charge of our house and fur children. She sent us pictures and checked in every couple of days and was very quick to respond. She even helped us out by coming back the last day to let the pups out because our flight didn't get back until late. We would love to book her again for our next vacation.

Anna went above and beyond to take care of our dog. She gave her medicine and kept us updated every day with the cutest photos. Our dog uses a muzzle outside and Anna was so diligent in caring for her special needs. I would recommend Anna over and over again. She couldn’t have been better.

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