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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney S.
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Sydney S.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
South Side, Columbus, OH, 43207

Sydney was a rockstar! She watched our dog in her home on short notice. And our high energy dog was the HIGHEST energy dog once she realized she could be BFFs with Honey. Sydney sent pics and videos throughout. We cannot more highly recommend her!!

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Rachel K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
154 reviews
39 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Harrison West, Columbus, OH, 43201

Rachel is so great! It was our first time using Rover so I didn’t know what to expect. She took wonderful care of our dog and was very communicative and easy to get ahold of. She has two dogs of her own which is great for my dogs because he loves to play. So happy we found her!

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Ashley H.
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Shanelle & Ryan N.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43202

I am so happy with my experience with Shanelle. She took such good care of my dog and communicated with me so well. I know he had such a good time with her and her dog!

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Tamisha P.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
143 reviews
39 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43227

Tamisha was wonderful. We had a family emergency and we had to fly out and she came through. She was so helpful and Eden had a great time. She kept us updated and sent photos. I would highly recommend Tamisha.

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Sally B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
234 reviews
52 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Northland, Columbus, OH, 43229

Very caring and knowledgeable about dogs. Considerate enough to give daily updates and photos of pet. I was assured that my pet was in good hands.

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Kim W.
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Summer R.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
North Central, Columbus, OH, 43219

Summer was amazing! She was accommodating and understanding when we issues with dropoff and pickup. Lucky had a wonderful time with her and her family. Will definitely have her again as a sitter

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Shashank R.
Sitter Profile Image: Zahria N.
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Zahria N.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Zahria was an amazing dog sitter and took such great care of Caine while I was away. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly made sure he felt comfortable and loved the entire time. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. Caine was happy and well cared for when I got back, which says everything. I would absolutely trust Zahria again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring dog sitter.

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Sarah P.
Sitter Profile Image: Brynn K.
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Brynn K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
14 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

This was my first time using Rover and Brynn was amazing! She was super communicative, send pictures and took great care of Basil! She really helped me out in a pinch- would use again 10/10!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cindy R.
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Cindy R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
223 reviews
68 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Upper Arlington, Colombus, OH, 43221

Sooky had a great time. Cindy was great and I felt so comfortable leaving Sooky in her care. Cindy kept me updated on how Sooky was doing and sent great pictures. Definitely will book with Cindy again.

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Sara C.
Sitter Profile Image: Yi Q.
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Yi Q.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
8 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Upper Arlington, Columbus, OH, 43221

Yi was a big help taking a last minute booking. She was very kind and accommodating to our senior dog. She was an excellent communicator and sent several pics.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan & Jay O.
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Megan & Jay O.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43214

Megan and Jay took wonderful care of Loki! He clearly had a great time with plenty of walks and lots of backyard play. They kept me updated with great communication and photos, which I really appreciated. I would absolutely recommend them and will definitely book with them again. Thank you!

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Emily I.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grove City, OH, 43123

Emily was so easy to work with, and very flexible. Quick response, and communicated well. My Tucker is a big boy and a handful, but she sent a picture of him happy and playing outside. He came home a happy pup. I would book with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail G.
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Abigail G.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
16 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life, big and small, helping care for them through training all the way to at a senior age. Since moving away from my family I’ve missed being around my loving dogs and I’m ready to spread that love to your pets, always promising to treat them like I would my own! I work full time, but hybrid during the week. I’m happy to do early morning/late night visits and during the day visits on my hybrid days/weekends. Please reach out with any scheduling concerns and I’m happy to answer any questions! In my clients home I will be cautious and careful to protect their spaces and help to make their pets feel safe, especially if it is our first time meeting.

Sitter Profile Image: Sarah C.
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Sarah C.
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$35
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10 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43212

About: I've been around dogs my entire life and can't imagine life without them. Growing up with dogs taught me how to care for pets of all ages, sizes, and personalities. Today, I'm a proud Golden Retriever owner myself, so I understand how important it is to find someone you trust with your furry family member. Over the years, I've regularly helped friends and family care for their dogs, whether that meant walks, drop-in visits, overnight stays, or simply providing companionship while they were away. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each dog's unique personality and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I treat every dog as if they were my own and strive to provide dependable care. As a nurse, my schedule varies throughout the week. On the days I'm working, I'm generally unavailable for pet care. However, I have approximately four days each week completely free, which allows me to dedicate plenty of time and attention to the pets in my care. I'm available for walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and pet sitting on my days off, and I'm especially happy to care for dogs during long weekends when my schedule allows. Because I know my work schedule in advance, I can communicate availability clearly and ensure your pet receives reliable, attentive care. When I'm with your pet, they will have my full attention, and I'll do my best to maintain their normal routine so they feel comfortable and happy while you're away. Pets staying in my home will be treated like part of the family. While I do not have a fenced backyard, I make sure dogs get plenty of exercise and enrichment through multiple daily walks, outdoor time on leash, play sessions, and lots of attention throughout the day. My Golden Retriever, Olive, will also be present during stays. She is friendly, social, and loves having canine companions to play with. Of course, I always prioritize safety and will ensure that all introductions are done thoughtfully and that every dog is comfortable. Whether your pup enjoys long walks, playtime, cuddles on the couch, or simply relaxing in a home environment, I'll work to maintain their routine and make them feel as comfortable as possible while you're away. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pet, and my goal is to provide a safe, loving, and fun home away from home.

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Christina C.
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$48
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4.9 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH, 43204

Christina was an AMAZING sitter for my dog. She gave my dog lots of affection and attention. She corresponded daily with updates and photos. I definitely recommend booking with Christina! Your pet will be in VERY, VERY good hands!

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Sitter Profile Image: Essence S.
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Essence S.
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$32
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4.8 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Franklinton, Columbus, OH, 43223

Essence was pretty responsive when it came to checking in on my fur baby; she also provided pictures to see what he was up to. I could tell he was well taken care of! Definitely will be coming back when needing a dog sitter!

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Christina T.
Sitter Profile Image: Paige C.
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Paige C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Paige took such great care of Teddy and made the whole experience so easy and stress-free. We got tons of photos and she kept us updated the whole time, so we always knew he was happy and in good hands. You can tell she genuinely cares about the dogs she watches, and Teddy clearly adored her. We’ll 100% be booking with Paige again!!

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Stephanie M.
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Tiffany B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43203

Tiffany was amazing! Always sending updates so i was not worried or stressed for a second. Would definitely trust tiffany to watch gabby again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah L.
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Hannah L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Second time Hannah has watched my Great Dane and she does absolutely wonderful with him! Highly recommend!

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Katy P.
Sitter Profile Image: Jaime B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
10 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Jamie was a wonderful person we could not have chosen a better person to watch our pup for the first time. We'll most likely book with her again if we're ever in town again! Thanks so much for taking such great care of Atta for us!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige and Cindy have been lifesavers this past week. I needed to board my two cats while my condo was undergoing painting and miscellaneous other projects, and the schedule was extremely unpredictable leading up. They were beyond flexible and able to adapt to last minute booking changes with ease and enthusiasm. In terms of responsiveness, Paige is incredibly quick, so I always received answers within moments af asking. Upon dropping my cats off at Paige and Cindy's home, I knew they were in the absolute best hands. They were eager and excited to care for them. I had absolutely no doubt my cats were being treated as their own, and I didn't worry about a single thing during this time. I received daily updates and pictures and could tell my cats were having a great time. I will absolutely be asking Paige and Cindy to care for my cats in the future!

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Megan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was very accommodating and communicative! My dog stayed with her while I was out of the country and I would get photos everyday of my fur-baby. I felt confident that she was taking great care of him.

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matthew h.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandria was great! She took care of our dog, provided lots of pictures and updates and even got him a pupcake for his birthday while we were gone! Would highly recommend!

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Dakota S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was very responsive and professional. We were looking for a late booking for a spontaneous getaway and she was amazing! She took wonderful care of our headstrong Chessie named Guapo. She kept us updated with photos and their activities. We would trust her anytime we need a sitter again! Thank you Olivia!

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Corey F.
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Kristen once again was a fabulous sitter for my dog Juno. She was extremely accommodating to Juno’s needs and gave me daily updates, including tons of cute pictures!

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Shannon M.
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Otis was so happy being cared for by Jenifur! The communication was easy and she sent several photos. Thank you Jenifur!

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Erin B.
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Ellen is the best! We always know our poodle, Millie, is in great hands whenever she stays with Ellen 🐩

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Sarah B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She’s great, communicates, sends photos, ask so many good questions to make your day feel at home and welcome. Yuki loved her as he came home and has been just resting for the past two days. For sure someone you can trust with your love ones.

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Alejandro V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was great! I was so afraid to leave my senior dog, who is going blind, in a new environment. He did great! Emily kept me updated and sent me pictures. My dog was in great hands! Can't say enough great things about the experience. Emily was the best!

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Joy G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna was one of the best sitters we have ever met! She was very communicative, considerate, flexible, and attentive to our two fur babies, who have a tendency to be a little skittish. She put them (and us) at ease right away. Would love to have her help us again in the future, highly recommend!

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Christina M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was absolutely incredible with our 7 month old golden retriever. She genuinely treated him like one of her own and it showed. She would sent frequent updates and photos which would ease my anxiety. I couldn’t Thank her enough for all she did for my Scottie boy !

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Ashley V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maolin took great care of my dog! She took her on walk and to the dog park everyday and kept me updated all the time on how things were going! She really cares deeply for your pet when they stay with her! Will use her again for sure

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Mike D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joyce was great and Hachi loved her! She sent lots of pictures and videos of their time together. Will definitely be booking with her again!

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Hannah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cecelia was great! She was very accommodating with all of my dogs needs and worked with me while my drop off/pickup times adjusted. Would definitely recommend!

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Trent T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiffany was great! She sent lots of pictures and updates. She even set up a white noise machine because we said that our dog can be anxious. 10/10 would recommend!!

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Emily A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thula was well provided for and taken care of while her parent was undergoing a living transition between states.

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Jordan M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brynn takes very good care of our dog Cooper! She is extremely accommodating and I always feel at peace when he stays with her!

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Haley G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeffrey and Jessica were very communicative during our cat Rudy’s 12 day stay with them. They sent great pictures and updates of how he was getting settled in. Rudy came home very content!

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Connie S.
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Jessica watched my two newfies and was great with them!! She sent updates and pictures every day. Highly recommend her!

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Olivia B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My fur babies loved staying at Austin’s! He was a wonderful sitter, highly attentive and kind. He makes sure your pets feel safe and comfy in his home. We would love to book with him again in the future!

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Katherine C.
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