Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Near Southside Columbus, Ohio
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1. Heather G.

“I can’t recommend Heather highly enough! She arrived early, kept me updated with clear and friendly communication, and immediately connected with my dogs. It was clear she has a natural way with animals, and my pups adored her. Heather is incredibly reliable and made the entire process stress-free. I’ll definitely be booking her again!”


2. Morgan L.

“Morgan has been great with our 2 Great Pyrenees, they both seem really comfortable with her, and look forward to her stopping by to let them out. I love that I can relax and know that my boys are well taken care of. 😁🐕🐕”


3. Jessica M.

“Jessica does an awesome job with both of our old dogs. They need medication and extra attention and she’s amazing. Always sends pictures and updates and we truly appreciate her help!”


4. Sarah L.

“Sarah hit it off immediately with our furbabies and we so appreciated her visits with them. Would definitely recommend and hope to be able to have her next time we need a sitter or drop in!!!”


5. Zachary C.
“Zach is an incredibly dependable and responsible person. He has a lot of experience working with dogs of multiple sizes and temperaments. He also has a history of working with dogs with some medical concerns and differing abilities including dogs with diminished hearing, sight, and gastro-intestinal issues. Zach would make a loving and dependable pet caregiver and any pets under his care would be in safe hands.f”


6. Cody N.

“Cody was exactly as I expected. He bonded right away with my pups and they seemed to feel the same way. Highly recommend.”


7. Rachelle B.

“Rachelle took great care of our dogs!”


8. Molly M.

“Molly went above and beyond to help care for my dog. I would book her again in a heartbeat! I could tell my dog was in good and caring hands, and that is priceless!”


9. Ioana C.

“Did an absolute amazing job taking care of my fur babies. My dog is an anxious girl and Ioana did a great job handling her and treating her with kindness. They were good buddies by the end of her visits!”


10. Victoria T.

“Victoria was wonderful! Even my incredibly shy cat felt comfortable with her and came out to play. Uploaded daily photos and provided fun updates. 10/10 would recommend”


11. Briana S.

“This was my first time using Rover since moving to Columbus and Briana was the perfect sitter for my cats. I appreciated the pictures she sent after every visit and recommend her to other pet parents!”


12. Debra A.

“Deb was amazing with our pups! This was their first time with a new sitter and immediately fell in love. Deb sent detailed updates every day and spent a little extra time with them when one was not feeling well. She even cleaned up some poopy accidents! (Sorry again for that additional unexpected work!). Will definitely be booking her again. My dogs would be very upset if I didn't!”


13. Emma T.

“Emma was amazing and she did very well with my Rotten Rottie 😍. She was very communicative and I feel very comfortable knowing she is taking care of my love bug”


14. Sarah M.

“Sarah was fantastic! She communicated really well and was so reliable while we were gone. Our 2 cats had been put on meds right before we left for our family vacation, and Sarah was able to manage and administer them for us. She played with our girls and gave them the love and cuddles they needed. Would definitely recommend!”


15. Thea M.

“Thea has always been extremely wonderful and attentive when watching our cat. She is also very patient when we've needed to change plans last minute and we can't recommend her enough!”


16. Hallie S.

“Hallie was so awesome with our Frank! She went above and beyond while we were away for the weekend! I Will definitely be booking with Hallie again!”


17. Jennifer C.

“Jennifer did so well caring for our dogs and even us! She helped us out last minute and did an outstanding job. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better”


18. Kathleen B.

“Freaking FANTASTIC! Dogs really enjoyed you and you seem to have a fine touch with animals and how you capture their energy very well through a camera lenses. We will definitely book again!”


19. Ellen F.

“Ellen is a wonderful dog sitter! She always shares updates and pictures. I never worry when she is caring for my dogs because I know they are in good hands!”


20. Vanessa S.

“Vanessa did a great job with Captain. I especially appreciated the update she provided at the end of the stay to let me know how things went. She asked great questions at the start and clearly has a love and appreciation for animals.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Near Southside on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 362 pet sitters in Near Southside. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Near Southside pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Near Southside have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Near Southside.
Rover makes it easy to find Near Southside pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 362 pet sitters in Near Southside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Near Southside, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
