House Sitting in Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH
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“Lyndsey took excellent care of my two kitties while I was out of state visiting family for Christmas. She was responsive, thorough, and sent updates/pictures during her stay. I booked Lyndsey back in July as I knew sitter availability would be limited as it got closer to the holidays, and I could tell from the meet and greet Lyndsey was a great choice and would do a wonderful job. So thankful for her help!”
“We were on vacation for a week and Erica was wonderful as always with our German shepherd. She truly cares about the family, home & pet she is caring for and we appreciate all that she does to help us! She’s always our first pick & we highly recommend her to everyone!”
“Alexis cared for our three young (all under 3 years old), high-energy Aussies for a weekend (and our cat). It was our first trip without the dogs, so of course I was nervous to leave them (not knowing how well they'd behave for someone new). Alexis came over a few weeks ahead of time for a meet-and-greet, which was great. She kept in touch throughout the weekend with pictures and updates, which was so appreciated. We'll definitely book with Alexis again!”
About: Pet care is what I do! At your service anytime, day or night. Willing to negotiate fees for special needs and circumstances. I have over three and a half years of doggie daycare work experience, and have been pet sitting part time for over six years. It’s been my pleasure to know, care for, and live with more species and age ranges of animals than I can count, including puppies and senior dogs and cats. Animals have been ruling my life for the better part of a decade. Feeding, playing with and administering medication to dogs and cats is what everything revolves around in my world. I like to walk any dogs I’m watching at least twice a day, but everything else, feeding times, medicine, treats etc. is up to the client.
“Hannah was amazing! We were abroad and never had a moment’s worry! She communicated throughout our trip and even took Paddington to her house for Christmas! We came home to a perfectly clean house! I cannot recommend Hannah highly enough!! I need 30 stars! I will request her anytime we travel! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
“Taylor stayed at our home again for 4 days and took amazing care of Faye! She sent pictures and checked in regularly and left our house pristine! I highly recommend her and have already booked her for another overnight stay in May.”
“I am so incredibly appreciative and happy with Laci's amazing care for my kitties. Laci was professional, communicative, and willing to go above and beyond. She sent updates, pictures, and videos daily for me which I was so thankful for. Laci's passion, love, and care for animals is so evident. What was most impressive of all was her ability to go above and beyond when it came to medicating my spicy senior kitty, Raina. She was able to brainstorm with me and provide her expertise in how to best go about administering the medication each day while I was gone. She also provided so much affection and love for my younger kitty, Gavin, who can be a handful for sure. :) Laci's care for my kitties allowed for me to fully enjoy my vacation with my family without worrying about anything back home. I will be booking with Laci for as many future trips as possible. Please do yourself a favor and do the same - you and your pets will be thankful you did!”
“Sheridan was great watching our two dogs and cat at our house while we were gone! She even came over a week early to meet us and the dogs which we really appreciated. She was very communicative, sending great pics every day where we were gone. Will definitely reach out to her for future sitting needs!”
“Mikaela is so awesome!!! 2nd time she watched my dog and cat while I was out of town for a week each time in 4 months - I knew after the first time she watched them I wanted to ask her again before looking for anyone else, and I was SO glad she was available! She does a fantastic job not just feeding and walking pets but making sure they get all the pets and belly rubs they need - I could not recommend anyone better 🥰 thanks again Mikaela!!!”
“As soon as I met Loren I felt completely comfortable leaving our 15 month old pampered Coton de Tulear with her. She sent me great pictures that showed Moppie was relaxed and happy. I would not hesitate to get her to dog sit again!”
“Sierra was great! She sent multiple pictures while I was gone, which gave me peace of mind. Bellow was clearly in great hands and well cared for. I’d definitely recommend her and book with her again!”
About: I’ve been surrounded by dogs my whole life. Once I graduated college I was able to get a dog of my own which was the best decision i’ve ever made. I have dog sat for all breeds and ages. I work a hybrid job and will be able to dog-sit/care for your dog Thursdays - Sundays. If needed other days i’m home by 3:00. I have a fenced yard and a baby of my own who loves to play. I can provide anything that is needed per the owner’s request.
“Megan was absolutely amazing with our pets. They have so many different needs. She was attentive and comforting not only to my pets but me as well. We were so lucky to have her as a sitter!”
“Cari was a fabulous house/pet sitter for our bernedoodle Margo! We got lots of pictures while we were away and plenty of communication from Cari. She even noticed that Margo's ears were bothering her and offered to clean them for us while we were gone (how great to have a vet student watch your pet). Will definitely book Cari again!”
“Helaina is truly special and I could not be more grateful for how she cared for my dogs. I only want someone to treat my dogs like her own, and I feel Helaina truly did that. She is kind and engaged with my dogs, observant and smart, and so fun and hands on. Highly highly recommend! Thank you Helaina you’re the very best!”
About: Please let me walk your dog! Anyone around me will tell you that I will look for their pets before I tour their home. Needless to say, I enjoy being around animals. I have cared for the pets of family, friends, and neighbors since 2012. My family first adopted dogs in 2018, and I adopted my first cat of my own in 2022. I have also adopted my own rodents in 2005 and 2017. I have raised, trained, and cared for dogs ranging from puppies to seniors, from toy-sized to giant (horse-sized). I have also cared for cats from kittens to adults, ranging from runts to Maine Coons. I am comfortable giving medications, providing close monitoring, and handling emergencies. I am able to provide the appropriate amount of care, energy, maintenance, and attention for your pet. I have gone through my own journey of improving and optimizing the way I care for animals over the years. Currently, I care for three adult cats: my cat Willow and my roommates’ cats, Juneau and Olympia. I also help care for two dogs at my family’s home—one senior and one young adult. I am a morning person who enjoys being outside, as well as staying cozy indoors and staying up late. I am an open book, so please feel free to ask me any questions. As long as you are willing to communicate openly, I am willing to work with you. :) I am a part-time student at OSU working on my B.S. in Forensic Biology and expect to graduate in May 2026! My Spring 2026 course schedule is currently from 9a–12p M–F, with some variations on certain weekdays. I work full-time at OSU Medical Center as a Med Lab Tech in the Central Processing Lab. My work schedule is from 1p–9:30p M–W and F (4 days/week), and one weekend per month from 7a–3:30p. I am on the fence about changing my work schedule to part-time, so my work schedule may change. I am pretty flexible with my schedule. Just ask, and we can always work something out. My policy is to give me a heads-up, and I also don’t mind considering same-day care—just ask about my availability! I care for any and all animals as if they were my own blood. I have experience with aggressive pets of my own in the past and encounters with aggressive animals. I worked as a lifeguard manager at my home city pool for 4–5 years, so I have extensive previous training in first aid and emergencies for humans. I am comfortable providing medications, close monitoring, and handling emergencies. I have had emergencies with pets of my own, so I know what steps are necessary and when help is needed. I have been able to care for animals with a variety of personalities, from extremely anxious or shy, to very outgoing and energetic. I deeply love and care for animals, and I want them to be able to enjoy their time apart from their owners as comfortably and happily as possible. I share a townhouse with my two friends currently; we each have our own cats. Their cats have not been around dogs before, so at this time I am unable to offer canine care services in my own home. I would have to provide feline care services in my own home on a case-by-case basis, so feel free to inquire!
Over 338 pet parents in Olentangy River Road have booked house sitting
Olentangy River Road pet parents share their Rover experiences
Katlyn is the best! This was our second time asking her to housesit and she did a fabulous job! She follows all care instructions, leaves the house super clean, is very trustworthy, and our anxious pup Archie loves her! Will definitely be asking Katlyn to housesit again soon!
Malorie was fantastic. She took my desperate last minute request and even came over the same night before to meet us. She was so gentle and loving with my anxious senior dog and even my sassy cat was obsessed with her. She was prompt and communicative. Highly, highly recommend!
Rebecca watched my dogs and did overnights for 10 days, and she was wonderful. She sent updates every day. I could tell Rebecca was going to be good even before she sat my dogs because she was asking all the right questions. When I returned home, my house was just as clean as I left it. I would definitely hire Rebecca again.
Diane did such a wonderful job watching my two dogs on short notice when I was out of town for 4 days. One of them is a 2-year-old foster who is highly energetic and also very dog-reactive on walks, the other is a saint but also had diarrhea while I was gone. Not the easiest assignment for a sitter! But Diane was a trooper in handling them and did a great job staying in contact with me about their status and sending pics & videos, too. She really did care about their well-being and that is not always the case on Rover. Suffice to say I would gladly have Diane watch my pups again if I need a sitter.
Grace was amazing. I booked the wrong days. She helped me correct the dates. It was a last minute booking and was a huge stress relief when she was able to accommodate. She sent me pictures of my babies to let me know they were doing well. Will be definitely using Grace again!
Kun was absolutely amazing staying with our dog while we were out of town for a week. She took excellent care of him and went above and beyond. Kun sent many updates and pictures and also took him on lots of walk. We were able to relax knowing he was in such good hands. Will definitely rebook with Kun again!
Sheridan was wonderful with Gracie! She came over for a meet and greet beforehand, and Gracie loved her immediately. I received daily photo updates throughout my trip, which gave me great peace of mind. I've already booked her for our next trip, and my neighbors are asking to use her too. Highly recommend!
Kelly was fantastic! We had to book her last minute due to our dog having kennel cough and she was quick to respond and meet up with us for an intro. She was very communicative with great updates and photos at the end of each day, left the house clean and did great giving our dog her pills each day. Would definitely book her again and recommend her to others!
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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 Olentangy River Road.
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. Olentangy River Road 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
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