Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in South Alum Creek, Columbus, Ohio
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Top rated South Alum Creek pet sitters
“We continually use Abby to help with our pup and she always provides great updates! Very dependable and I know she gives our pup good play time :)”
“Heather is amazing !!! our dog Carlos was a happy boy when we got home we got updates throughout the whole process. We will definitely be using Heather again.”
“Vanessa was fantastic at taking care of my two cats over a period of 10 days. She was very punctual, communicative and attentive, I will for sure trust her with my kitties in a future outing. Thanks Vanessa!”
“Such an awesome and attentive pup sitter! My littles loved her and their personalities are pretty opposite lol. So reassuring to see and know that they were in such great hands while I traveled! Highly recommend!”
“Christal was amazing with my hyper and strong pitty! She has some reactivity issues and I always get worried leaving her but Christal eased those anxieties with texts, pictures, and videos of their walks and play time. Highly recommend!”
About: I have been watching pets for years and would love to provide great care to yours as well! I know how important your pet is to you and you can trust that I have years of experience taking care of animals. I have lived with pets my entire life, so I know how to recognize body language and anxiety. That knowledge is supplemented by my experience volunteering at animal shelters for four years. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the Ohio State University. Outside of my classes, I have plenty of time to take care of your pets! I currently cannot keep pets at my home. However, I am always happy to watch pets in your home! I can overnight petsit or do only day visits or dog walks. Pet parents have trusted me taking care of their pets in their home for years.
About: I have been house/dog sitting since the mid 1980's ( I know, a whole other century)! I have no problem staying at your place and taking care of your doggies, collecting the mail, watering your plants, or whatever keeps strangers at bay. I do have allergies to cats which is a bummer as I am a new cat-grandma but can do feedings or litter changing ( I wear a mask)- I just can't stay over. I have always had dogs in my adult life, and would love to be the "Mrs. Grandma" to your little fur baby! I work from 8am to 4pm Monday-Friday beginning Aug 8.. My evenings and weekends are free of work obligations. I do love to stay busy and explore fun things to do in and around the city or I can snuggle at home with my Winnie and a good book. I have had double knee replacements so walking dogs can be a tad difficult if it is a long journey. My dog (Winnie) has graduated to not requiring her cage during the day and a fenced in yard which she loves chasing the frisbee and tennis balls. We live near a park and Winnie loves to explore the trails. We also have a rabbit (Chip) who was originally a gift for my son and quickly became mine. Chip has an area where he resides inside but loves to be hopping around the living room.
“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!!!”
“Jocelyn is our go-to person when we need someone to care for our 2 cats! She always shows up on time, gives the cats lots of love, and provides good updates during the visits!”
“Paige dropped in on our dog twice a day for 4 days while I was away on a trip and I can't recommend her enough! She was very professional, prompt, and had great communication before and during my trip. She went above and beyond taking care of him and made sure to get all of his energy out during her drop ins. Louie made a new friend and will miss seeing Paige :)”
“debra was the best! this was our first time using rover and leaving our girls for a weekend so i was a little nervous. but she sent lots of pictures and updates and we came home to happy healthy pups! she also made sure to feed and water our bunny which was greatly appreciated. would absolutely recommend debra and will for sure use her again for our babies :)”
“Merri was so fantastic to coordinate and communicate with, and I'm sure Yuka loved her visits because he got to go outside! Merri is trustworthy and I appreciate the effort into doing a meet and greet to familiarize herself with Yuka.”
“Madison did exactly what we needed, sent timely pictures, could tell pepper was happy, and she was very reasonably priced. Madison was extremely punctual, communicated effectively, and met all her commitments. Everything you want in someone who you trust with your pet.”
“Our 3 dogs are vocal and high energy, and Kiara commanded the room when she walked in. They are all sizes and temperaments. She settled them down, got them out for walks and sent us photos. Everything went to plan. She is as advertised and a very experienced dog handler. Book with confidence. Thanks.”
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Abby S.Star Sitter
“We continually use Abby to help with our pup and she always provides great updates! Very dependable and I know she gives our pup good play time :)”
Heather G.Star Sitter
“Heather is amazing !!! our dog Carlos was a happy boy when we got home we got updates throughout the whole process. We will definitely be using Heather again.”
Vanessa S.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was fantastic at taking care of my two cats over a period of 10 days. She was very punctual, communicative and attentive, I will for sure trust her with my kitties in a future outing. Thanks Vanessa!”
Molly M.Star Sitter
“Such an awesome and attentive pup sitter! My littles loved her and their personalities are pretty opposite lol. So reassuring to see and know that they were in such great hands while I traveled! Highly recommend!”
Christal L.Star Sitter
“Christal was amazing with my hyper and strong pitty! She has some reactivity issues and I always get worried leaving her but Christal eased those anxieties with texts, pictures, and videos of their walks and play time. Highly recommend!”
Akua N.Star Sitter
“Alia did a great job with Louie. He is almost 18 years old so he is a bit complicated to care for. She sent pictures and we could tell he was doing well.”
Ellie U.Star Sitter
“I wholeheartedly recommend Ellie for any pet sitting position. She has a natural, gentle way with animals and a deep love for creatures of all kinds. I've personally seen how sweet, attentive, and caring she is with pets, always taking time to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. In addition to her excellent care of animals, Ellie has experience pet sitting overnight and has consistently proven to be reliable and respectful when entrusted with other people’s homes and property. She follows instructions carefully, maintains a clean and secure environment, and communicates regularly to keep pet owners at ease. If you’re looking for someone responsible, compassionate, and deeply trustworthy to care for your pets and home, you won’t find anyone better than Ellie.”
Penny m.
“Penny is fabulous with dogs of all breeds! She is responsible and actually has a genuine respect and compassion for the dogs she cares for. I trust her completely for caring for my Layla!❤️. Highly recommend!”
Sarah L.Star Sitter
“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!!!”
Jocelyn B.Star Sitter
“Jocelyn is our go-to person when we need someone to care for our 2 cats! She always shows up on time, gives the cats lots of love, and provides good updates during the visits!”
Paige M.
“Paige dropped in on our dog twice a day for 4 days while I was away on a trip and I can't recommend her enough! She was very professional, prompt, and had great communication before and during my trip. She went above and beyond taking care of him and made sure to get all of his energy out during her drop ins. Louie made a new friend and will miss seeing Paige :)”
Debra A.Star Sitter
“debra was the best! this was our first time using rover and leaving our girls for a weekend so i was a little nervous. but she sent lots of pictures and updates and we came home to happy healthy pups! she also made sure to feed and water our bunny which was greatly appreciated. would absolutely recommend debra and will for sure use her again for our babies :)”
Merri F.
“Merri was so fantastic to coordinate and communicate with, and I'm sure Yuka loved her visits because he got to go outside! Merri is trustworthy and I appreciate the effort into doing a meet and greet to familiarize herself with Yuka.”
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.”
Madison M.
“Madison did exactly what we needed, sent timely pictures, could tell pepper was happy, and she was very reasonably priced. Madison was extremely punctual, communicated effectively, and met all her commitments. Everything you want in someone who you trust with your pet.”
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!”
Trisha H.
“Trish came up huge for me when I needed a last second stop in!”
Kiara W.Star Sitter
“Our 3 dogs are vocal and high energy, and Kiara commanded the room when she walked in. They are all sizes and temperaments. She settled them down, got them out for walks and sent us photos. Everything went to plan. She is as advertised and a very experienced dog handler. Book with confidence. Thanks.”
Saunta A.
“Thanks. Kitties looked great and welcomed us with open paws.”
Kieran & Nicole B.
“Fantastic job with my typically difficult 90lb furry love ball of a dog. Very informative updates. Went above and beyond in my opinion. 10/10.”
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