Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In South Side

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria T.
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Victoria T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
570 reviews
197 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

I was so thrilled that Victoria was able to check in on Sapphire while we went out of town. She sent us great pictures and even brought in a large package that had been delivered while we were gone. I highly recommend her to anyone with dog sitting needs.

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Taylor T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

I can't reccomend Taylor enough! She took such good care of my cats and lizard while we were on vacation for a week. We have a very shy and standoffish cat and it was clear to me that Taylor made them all feel so safe and comfortable based on how willing the cats were to let her snap pics of them every day - shes a great photographer too! Great communication, punctual, flexible (thank you again for feeding and keeping an eye on our bearded dragon!), and just all around a wonderful sitter who we will absolutely be booking with again. I would trust her in my home and with my pets any day. Thank you Taylor!

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Tracy B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

About: Hi! I’m Tracy — a lifelong animal lover with a Masters and PhD in environmental policy from The Ohio State University. My background reflects how deeply I care about the well-being of all creatures, great and small. Caring for pets isn’t a side gig for me; it’s something that’s been part of my life since childhood. I grew up with three wonderful dogs of various sizes, and as an adult I’ve had a large dog of my own, two small dogs, and a cat. One of my pups was adopted from a shelter, two came to me from foster parents, and my cat was a stray who chose our home — so I’m very comfortable with pets who have unique personalities, histories, or special needs. I’m gentle, patient, and very responsible. Whether your pet needs a long walk, calm companionship, or lots of playtime, I tailor my care to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. You can expect great communication, attention to detail, and a genuine love for your furry family member. I would be honored to earn your trust and care for your pets like they’re my own. 💛🐶🐾 I'm currently a home-maker, so I have a very flexible schedule to take care of your pet's needs. I have openings 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings. I prefer to come to your home to tend to your pet. I do have a fenced in yard for my dogs, but my terrier mix can be a little bossy. I'm always open to having your pet meet my terrier though if you'd like your fur baby to stay for a visit at our house.

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Heather G.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
240 reviews
51 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Heather has dropped in to care for our cat several times, and really made sure she was taken care of for our latest week-long vacation. We can trust her in our space and she communicates beyond expectations. Love getting photos and videos while we’re away! Heather also takes tremendous care in delivering medication daily. Will always rebook with Heather!

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Kristen B.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

Kristen takes really good care of my puppy Milo and even makes sure to take him out again after playing knowing that he might have to pee.

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McCall G.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

I am so glad I found McCall! She is mature, reliable, and she really "gets" cats. I had her watch my cat while I was out of town for a couple days, and I was impressed with her communication and professionalism. My cat loved her during our initial meet & greet, which was very reassuring. He's shy, though, so McCall didn't actually see him during her drop-in visits. However, due to McCall's experience with cats, she knew that was normal and took it in stride. It was a relief to know my pet was well cared for, and that I could enjoy my trip., I enthusiastically recommend McCall and look forward to working with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Debra A.
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Debra A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
199 reviews
42 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43207

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 :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellen F.
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Ellen F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Thanks for taking great care of Maeve even with such a last minute request!

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Sitter Profile Image: Merri K.
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Merri K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

My kitties had great visits with Merri! I contacted her with very short notice but everything worked out smoothly and wonderfully. I will definitely contact her again in the future and recommend her to anyone with four-footers - both cats (I have four) and dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby S.
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Abby S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
239 reviews
51 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Victorican Village, Columbus, OH, 43201

Abby is the best. She took such great care of our pets. And they loved her. The pictures were great. And she kept us up to date on everything. I absolutely love Abby.

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Sitter Profile Image: Celeste H.
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Celeste H.
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$17
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Tremont, Columbus, OH, 43209

Celeste was great! She was able to check in on my puppy while I was at work. She asked all the right questions to make sure she knew how to care for him best and absolutely followed through! I know he was in good hands with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alysa S.
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Alysa S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Alysa did a wonderful job taking care of my 18 day old kitten! I am so thankful to have someone who showed up early and took excellent care of my little guy!!! I will definitely request Alysa for any future pet care needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa S.
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Vanessa S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
74 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater Hilltop, columbus, OH, 43223

She is awesome! Very fast communication, took great care of my dog and gave him love, he looked so happy in all the pics! I will definitely be having you take care of him next time if I ever need!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellie U.
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Ellie U.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
15 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43209

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Reilly S.
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Reilly S.
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$15
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20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43206

About: As an independent contractor, I make my own schedule. This allows me to operate on a very flexible calendar. In addition to being the go-to care taker for the pets in my circle, I also have a lifestyle that allows for me to go the extra mile and hangout longer, play more, and go for longer walks! I currently make my own schedule. So pet care fits in tremendously. I work as a freelance film and commercial laborer. Being in charge of my calendar allows me to schedule accordingly to take care of your pet! Having two cats of my own, while I can't house animals at my own residence, I am very familiar with the needs of pets. Playtime, treats, head scratches, and the like. I love every animal deeply and with a great respect. I treat every space with the utmost dignity and try to keep as small of a footprint as possible when entering someone's home. I have been house sitting, dog/cat watching for many years now. I look forward to ensuring you have an enjoyable, trustworthy experience when working with me.

Sitter Profile Image: Zach E.
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Zach E.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Zack was amazing with my cat! This was my first time using Rover, and he went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable with the process. He was extremely communicative while I was away and kept me informed about everything going on with Phileas. The daily photos were such a bonus and really put my mind at ease.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lillith B.
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Lillith B.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43026

About: I’ve been raised with animals my whole life! I have had various cats, fish, dogs and, even a hedgehog over the years. I was also responsible for walking the two family dogs. I’ve pet sat several times for family friends in the past. I love cats and dogs, (of any size) and have true compassion for any animal I meet, as if they were my own pet. Let me know if you have any questions! I work Monday-Friday, 9-5. I am flexible to stop by early mornings, after work, and on the weekends! I’m happy to work with you to determine the best schedule that fits your pets needs. If I am in your home to complete a service the utmost caution would be exercised to respect your space while caring for your furry friend!

Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer C.
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Jennifer C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Jenny was great with my cat! Usually people just stop and go when it comes to cats but she stayed and played with him. I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney S.
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Sydney S.
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$20
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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 took the best care of my cat while I was away! She sent me lots of pictures of my cat and played with him plenty. He can be apprehensive to new people, but he warmed up to her right away because she was so good with him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Autumn V.
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Autumn V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43203

Autumn took great care of Luna on her daily visits. She was communicative, punctual, and generous. I highly recommend Autumn for your pet care needs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Glad we found Jenessa! She has a lot of experience and was great with our big boys, followed all the directions, was loving and attentive. Would hire her again:)

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Yafit M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige and Cindy were absolutely wonderful. I had a last minute work trip and they were so accommodating and helpful. My baby loves their visits and I am so appreciative of their communication and flexibility. Thank you so much ❤️

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Daria R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cat loves when Taylor visits. She is kind to him and treats him as if he was her own pet and communicates well with updates. Highly recommend Taylor for her pet services!

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Kamille B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tavishi does more than go "above and beyond" for our cats, but loves them as her own! I don't know what we would do without her as our cat sitter, she is fantastic! She is absolutely the best!!

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Jenny B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is the best!! She’s so great with our boys and is so so helpful with drop ins. We continue to rebook with her and recommend her when needed :)

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is so sweet! She offered a repeat meet and greet when we got our second pup so he could get to know her as well. She was also able to help with drop ins last minute this visit which was so appreciated. She is thorough, asks great questions to ensure good care, and sends photos with her visits! Highly recommend :)

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth is amazing! She took the best care of my two little kitties, Louie & Quiggy 🐱 She indulged all of their favorite things…playing in the backyard, treats on treats, and all the pets. She was very communicative and sent me so many pictures. I loved all the updates. They made me feel like my kitties were in good hands while I was away. I cannot recommend her enough.

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Kelley D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

So lucky to have found Mattea for my fur baby! They are an amazing communicator and consistently go above and beyond for us. We will be booking with them whenever possible!

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Jeri O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen takes really good care of my puppy Milo and even makes sure to take him out again after playing knowing that he might have to pee.

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Ryan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alysa went above and beyond in taking care of my kitty. She was great at communicating, took adorable pictures, and gave him lots of love. Would book again!

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Helene B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura was responsive and kept us updated throughout our trip. The kitties were well cared for with Laura.

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Sarah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole did a great job taking care of our dog, really going above and beyond expectations and accommodating last minute schedule changes. We’ll definitely be using her again in the future!

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Julian L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Debra was a total hit with Fungus! He loved seeing her and she was very accommodating and understanding about his needs. She sent lots of pics and updates and communicated every visit. We'll definitely be booking again!

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Isabella S.
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Julia was great! Both of our fur babies warmed up to her right away. Great communication and pictures from her during the visits. I highly recommend her!!!

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Beth S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennie is the absolute best!! Takes care of your pets like her own, and is extremely thorough. She goes above and beyond and is a fantastic communicator too!

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Alex H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Merri was brilliant and attentive to our kitties’ needs. She communicated well with us and kept us up to date.

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Pragya K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always Sydney’s amazing! Always a peace of mind leaving knowing my kitties are being taken care of by her! 10/10 would recommend!

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Emily D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nevaeh once again was a great help for us when we needed our pets checked in on! She was timely and patient with one of our cats who was very shy at first. She did all of the things we needed and will of course reach out to her if we need her services again!

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7rent
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caleb was great with my dog when I needed last minute drop in visits. They left detailed descriptions of the visits with pictures and went above and beyond taking my dog to get groomed, and personally clipped his nails. I highly recommend Caleb and will be booking whenever available

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Josh F.
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Doug helped us on really short notice and was very communicative. He took really great care of our old puppers!

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Sarah B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in South Side on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $18 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.

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Rover makes it easy to find South Side 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:

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