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Sitter Profile Image: Nick L.
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Nick L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“I appreciate Nick so much! I needed a pretty last-minute booking while traveling down to Columbia to visit family, and he accepted Mateo within just an hour or two. He took such great care of him and sent me pictures throughout his stay, which I really appreciated. Even within the first 10 minutes, I texted to check on Mateo, and Nick reassured me that he was doing great and that he was enjoying his company. His communication was amazing, and he really took the extra steps to make sure Mateo was comfortable and well taken care of. As someone with a reactive dog, I’m VERY particular about who I trust to watch him, so I’m really glad I found Nick. Anytime I’m traveling to Columbia and need someone to watch Mateo, Nick will definitely be my first choice!”

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Michelle E.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

“She was wonderful with Spike! It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was being so well cared for while we were away. Her 3-year-old absolutely loved him, which was one of the sweetest parts of the whole experience. Spike was a little shy about eating at first, so she actually hand-fed him his breakfast until he felt comfortable enough to eat. That told me everything I needed to know about how loved and cared for he was while we were gone. Spike came home happy and clearly very comfortable with his stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will absolutely be reaching out to her again the next time we need someone to keep him. Highly recommend!”

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Nancy C.
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Daisy B.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
38 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29229

“I found Daisy through the Rover app. My dogs normal daycare was fully booked. My dog did not really like the previous doggie day care place. Daisy was a perfect. She sent several messages and pictures each day. My dog seemed happy there and I was happy with her service. Prior to giving him anything extra she would text me first. I loved the communication. I would strongly suggest Daisy to anyone looking for a dog sitter. This was an awesome experience 👏 🙌.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Paola F.
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Paola F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Elgin, SC, 29045

“Paola was wonderful with Riley. He took to her right away, letting me know she was a good person because dogs have six sense about those things. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars. I would never hesitate about leaving my fur baby with Paola because she loved him like I would at home. She kept me informed with text and pictures of how he was doing. I highly recommend her if you ever need to leave your fur baby, they will be cared for Paola. 😊”

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Jacqueline H.
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Orlena S.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29229

“Orlena was beyond expectations. She was amazing caring for my Winnie and Winnie easily got to love her too. She sent plenty of pictures and videos”

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Raiza M.
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Lindsey & Aaron G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 172 reviews
69 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29212

“Lindsey and Aaron were awesome. Very friendly couple that kept us updated while we were away. They sent photos to let us know Deuce was comfortable and having a great time.”

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Isabela S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29223

“Isabela was amazing with our yorki. She sent regular updates with pictures and was quick to respond whenever I reached out!! We will definitely be using her again in the future! Thank you so much for treating our dog like it was your own :)”

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Jessica F.
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Kendra A.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Blythewood, SC, 29016

“Kendra is great and an absolute life saver. I experienced a leak in my apartment in the middle of the night and was told that I must evacuate for the next day. I hit Kendra up about 12-1am about services for that day and she replied by 6am the next morning! She was great with my cat, Cheeks. She has a beautiful home that I felt comfortable leaving my cat with her. She’s kind, prompt with responses, and even sent pictures of my pet throughout the day. I would recommend her services and I will be using her again!”

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Olivia G.
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Sebastian G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Irmo, SC, 29063

“Sebastian is so great with our dog, sends pictures of her while we are away for peace of mind, and our dog loves going there. Thank you Sebastian!”

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Leigh D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 156 reviews
56 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Elgin, SC, 29045

“Leigh was awesome! She was so kind and chill with Bebop and he had so much fun playing with the other dogs there. Her updates and photos throughout Bebop’s stay were so reassuring and we appreciated them. We cannot recommend Leigh highly enough and will definitely be booking with her again in the future.”

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Margie M.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 167 reviews
110 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29072

“This is Rutherford’s 2nd time staying with Margie and I couldn’t be happier!! Watching my dog run to her front door when I dropped him off was all I needed to see to know he was well taken care of.”

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Lashika P.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
18 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29212

“Lashika was great. I had reached out months before I needed her, we kept in touch and had our meet and greet shortly before our cruise. She took great care of our boys for almost 2 weeks. She sent pictures and kept us up to date on them. Needless to say we were excited to see them when we got home but we were able to relax on our cruise knowing Lashika was taking excellent care of them. Thanks so much for everything ? Bear and Murphy's mama”

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael P.
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Michael P.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 166 reviews
60 repeat clients
39 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

“I'd recommend Michael to anyone. We were first time Rover users and a little nervous. He suggested a meet and greet before we committed to the appointment; we accepted and got a great vibe from the start. Our dog is older and has some personality quirks and a little separation anxiety. Michael and his wife were able to easily deal with her and show her a good time, keeping us updated daily with pics and texts. They accommodated Birdie's preferred sleeping arrangements and gave her plenty of opportunity to socialize with people and other dogs in a low stress environment, which was a huge reason we didn't want to send her to a typical kennel/pet spa. Additionally, Birdie had some minor stomach issues while we were out of town and they kept us informed and updated and gave us a reliable opinion on if/when she should be taken to a vet. They watched Birdie for a week and we got her back happy and healthy, and we wouldn't hesitate to send her to them again in the future.”

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Melek T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
35 years of experience
Chapin, SC, 29036

“Ms. Mel did an amazing job taking care of our Yogi! She sent pictures and put my mind at ease because this was our first time using Rover. We will certainly be a repeat client!”

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Aubriana H.
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$33
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lexington, SC, 29072

“Aubriana did an awesome job with our pups. She was able to take them on short notice and provided excellent care with updates and photos. She made the extra effort with our older less social dog. We will absolutely be bringing our dogs back to her care.”

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Yentl B.
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$27
per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29203

“Yentl was a God send!! Sage was very comfortable with her and was excited to see her again! You can definitely trust Yentl with your fur baby, she is amazing! Sage will definitely be back!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jen P.
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Jen P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29229

“I was really reluctant to go on this trip because my little man was not feeling well, Although I had taken him to the vet and he had been prescribed medication, I still didn’t want to leave him, but we had already spent so much money on this trip that was not refundable. There is NO ONE else that I would have trusted to care for my little man than Jen. Even though I had advised her of the situation, she was still willing and able to care for my baby. She kept me abreast every step of the way and my baby was feeling better in no time and I was able to enjoy my trip. Jen is the BEST!!! She will care for your pet as if he/she is her own. Thank you so much Jen!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla S.
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Kayla S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
20 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Elgin, SC, 29045

“Kayla is awesome! This was the second time Parker spent time over there. She is easy to communicate with, flexible on drop off and pick up and sends lots of pictures.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tony G.
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Tony G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
28 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

“Tony has watched my dog, Saint, twice now, and I couldn’t be happier with the care he’s provided. I’m new to using Rover and I’m extremely thankful that I found Tony. So much so that I refuse to look for any other sitter. He’s been pleasant to work with, trustworthy, and always makes me feel confident that Saint is in great hands. One thing I really appreciate is the updates. Every picture Tony sends, Saint looks genuinely happy, relaxed, and comfortable, which gives me so much peace of mind while I’m away. It’s obvious that Saint enjoys spending time with him. I truly appreciate Tony’s flexibility as I venture out of town pretty often. Whether Saint is there with others or just as the only guest, he’s always well cared for and comes home happy. I highly recommend Tony to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla R.
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Kayla R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29203

“Kayla was vert sweet and would send updates and pictures to let me know how my pet was doing. Will definitely be using her again in the future!”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Rion is $39

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As of November 2026, there are 377 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Rion. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Rion can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Rion home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Rion.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Rion. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Rion sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in SC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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