House Sitting in Southside, Columbus, OH
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“Erica took really good care of our animals while we were out of town. She sent us pictures and updated us daily. She also did an amazing job on giving our cat his medications. Would recommend and book again.”


“Paige was amazing!!! She took such great care of Bella and went the extra mile when Bella wasn’t eating to figure out how to get her to eat a little and to check in with us. She sent us updates and pictures. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to know our baby was in good hands and being spoiled while we were away !!”


“Max was overall a great sitter for our 2 pittys. He was responsive to messages and sent photos. He also watered the plants, took out the recycling, and the kitchen was cleaner than I left it. He went out of his way to be helpful and the dogs seemed well cared for while we were away! We already have him booked for another sit in May!”


“Ellie is an absolute pleasure. She's exceptionally polite and very efficient with her time. She stayed with my pup and gave her plenty of walks, lots of time and care and I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND her. She was pleasant from the meet n greet all the way to the end. She asked great questions to ensure she knew as much as she could including any of homesitting needs before staying at my home. She also sent me tons of updates and photos while I was away. I was so comfortable with her and her communication was tip top! If anyone is need of a sitter, Ellie is your person, hands down! BOOK HER NOW!!!!”


“Megan was great! Arrived right at the appointed time (early, actually!) and communicated a lot throughout our trip, sending lots of pics of the dogs each day. She left our house very clean as well! Would definitely hire her again for a future trip!”


“Kelly did such a wonderful job watching our dog! He seemed so happy when we got back from our trip. She sent lots of cute pictures and I would definitely recommend her!”


“Elizabeth was amazing. It's not easy going away worry-free on vacation, but she nailed it. I didn't leave her with any instructions and she handled everything flawlessly. Even exceeded expectations. Cannot recommend enough!”


“Phoebe and Karma had the best time. Marlee was quick setting everything up and communicative throughout the stay. She took photos and my animals were happy. My animals are both high energy and she took great care of them with walks and playing with their toys.”


“Brittany was so amazing with our puppy. It was our first time leaving him and she made us feel so assured and worry free! She provided great care and sent many updates with pictures/video. I highly recommend her and can’t wait to have her again:)”


“Emily is amazing and so sweet! This was our first time using Rover and I was so nervous—we always get nervous leaving our babies, but Emily made this trip less stressful for us. I would definitely book with her again! Our dogs were well taken care of, as well as our home! She followed all instructions to a tee and even went above and beyond! We also appreciated her sending lots of updates, photos, & videos!”


“Cody was with our Odin for 10 long days. We missed our guy tons but Cody checked in often and sent us lots of pics and updates. And spoiled him with fun activities. Runs and wrestling. Odin even tired to leave with Cody when it was time for him to go! Our house was in perfect condition as well. Cody is a wonderful care taker and our go to guy when we need a pet sitter! Thank you so much Cody!”


“Christine was kind enough to take care of my pup over Christmas while I was away. She communicated so well when she had questions related to my pup or the apartment. She sent me lots of pictures and videos of him while I was away. She kept the apartment nice and clean for me. I highly recommend and will be using her again!”


About: I have been a vet assistant, I’ve worked with horses, cats, dogs, birds, lizards, and snakes. I always go the extra mile and believe that pets deserve the very best. I uber full time so I’m very flexible with your needs. If your cat needs more time to adjust, I will give them that. Cats are beautiful, kind and sweet, and I can’t wait to meet yours! I take care of your babies as if they were mine, I will give them love and attention with boundaries. I specialize in difficult cases. If your pet needs a little extra time and attention that’s no problem.

About: I’ve been a proud dog mom my whole life, caring for my two pups throughout their lives, gaining hands on experience with everything from daily routines to unexpected 3am situations. Over the years, family and friends have regularly entrusted me with their pets, whether for a quick visit or extended stays. I understand how important it is to feel confident when leaving your pet in someone else’s care. You can count on me to provide attentive, realistic me and compassionate care with plenty of exercise and affection. My goal is to make sure your dog feels comfortable, happy and safe so you can have peace of mind while you’re away. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I work full-time but have the flexibility of working from home on Mondays and Fridays, which allows me to provide attentive care throughout the day. Even on days I’m in office, I’m available in the evenings and early mornings for walks, feedings and check-ins. I’m also completely free on weekends, making me a great fit for overnight stays, longer visits, or more active care when needed. I plan my schedule with plenty of time built in to ensure every pet gets the attention and care they deserve. Wherever I’m caring for pets, safety and trust are always my top priority. I take time to understand your pets needs, routine and personality. I make sure to respect your space while maintaining your pets normal routine to help them feel secure and comfortable.

“Christal was absolutely amazing with my puppy! I felt so safe leaving my new puppy for the first time with her. Great at sending updates and pics which I appreciate! And she was super flexible when my travel plans got delayed. 10/10 would recommend :)”


“Lauren did such an amazing job with our pups. Updated us through out her stay and informed us that our one dog who needs meds twice a day when she gave him his meds. They were so comfortable with her they layed with her on the couch like they do with us. We appreciate you watching and taking good care of our babies!”


“Patricia was wonderful! She took care of our 2 dogs (one who needs extra care and medicine) and 4 cats while we were away. She sent updates and we felt comfortable with her staying at our house while we were away. We will definitely book her again!”


“Merri was great with my two dogs and watching over my house while I was out of town! She sent daily updates on how the dogs were doing, how their walks went, etc. The house was also very clean when she left which is always a nice thing to come home to.”


“We love having Paige as our House Sitter! She spends so much time with the dogs and they love seeing her. Very kind, prompt and professional! Highly recommend for all dogs, large and small, confident and anxious alike.”

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Erica L.Star Sitter

“Erica took really good care of our animals while we were out of town. She sent us pictures and updated us daily. She also did an amazing job on giving our cat his medications. Would recommend and book again.”


Paige M.Star Sitter

“Paige was amazing!!! She took such great care of Bella and went the extra mile when Bella wasn’t eating to figure out how to get her to eat a little and to check in with us. She sent us updates and pictures. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to know our baby was in good hands and being spoiled while we were away !!”


Maxwell S.

“Max was overall a great sitter for our 2 pittys. He was responsive to messages and sent photos. He also watered the plants, took out the recycling, and the kitchen was cleaner than I left it. He went out of his way to be helpful and the dogs seemed well cared for while we were away! We already have him booked for another sit in May!”


Ellie U.Star Sitter

“Ellie is an absolute pleasure. She's exceptionally polite and very efficient with her time. She stayed with my pup and gave her plenty of walks, lots of time and care and I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND her. She was pleasant from the meet n greet all the way to the end. She asked great questions to ensure she knew as much as she could including any of homesitting needs before staying at my home. She also sent me tons of updates and photos while I was away. I was so comfortable with her and her communication was tip top! If anyone is need of a sitter, Ellie is your person, hands down! BOOK HER NOW!!!!”


Megan A.
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“Megan was great! Arrived right at the appointed time (early, actually!) and communicated a lot throughout our trip, sending lots of pics of the dogs each day. She left our house very clean as well! Would definitely hire her again for a future trip!”


Kelly T.Star Sitter

“Kelly did such a wonderful job watching our dog! He seemed so happy when we got back from our trip. She sent lots of cute pictures and I would definitely recommend her!”


Elizabeth L.

“Elizabeth was amazing. It's not easy going away worry-free on vacation, but she nailed it. I didn't leave her with any instructions and she handled everything flawlessly. Even exceeded expectations. Cannot recommend enough!”


Marlee S.

“Phoebe and Karma had the best time. Marlee was quick setting everything up and communicative throughout the stay. She took photos and my animals were happy. My animals are both high energy and she took great care of them with walks and playing with their toys.”


Brittany S.Star Sitter

“Brittany was so amazing with our puppy. It was our first time leaving him and she made us feel so assured and worry free! She provided great care and sent many updates with pictures/video. I highly recommend her and can’t wait to have her again:)”


Emily G.Star Sitter

“Emily is amazing and so sweet! This was our first time using Rover and I was so nervous—we always get nervous leaving our babies, but Emily made this trip less stressful for us. I would definitely book with her again! Our dogs were well taken care of, as well as our home! She followed all instructions to a tee and even went above and beyond! We also appreciated her sending lots of updates, photos, & videos!”


Cody N.

“Cody was with our Odin for 10 long days. We missed our guy tons but Cody checked in often and sent us lots of pics and updates. And spoiled him with fun activities. Runs and wrestling. Odin even tired to leave with Cody when it was time for him to go! Our house was in perfect condition as well. Cody is a wonderful care taker and our go to guy when we need a pet sitter! Thank you so much Cody!”


Cecilia R.

“Could not be happier with Cecilia, went above and beyond to look after and care for our cats while we were out of town.”


Christine H.

“Christine was kind enough to take care of my pup over Christmas while I was away. She communicated so well when she had questions related to my pup or the apartment. She sent me lots of pictures and videos of him while I was away. She kept the apartment nice and clean for me. I highly recommend and will be using her again!”


Miriam W.
“Miriam took amazing care of my three cats while I was out of town for a week on business. When I came home, everything was spotless—the litter box was clean, and their food and water bowls were washed and full. The best part? When Miriam came back to watch them for a weekend, my cats ran straight to her, excited to play! Anyone who knows cats knows they don’t do that unless they’ve been treated with kindness and care. I highly recommend Miriam to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter!”


Cecelia D.
“Cecelia is great with our dogs. She is conscientious, always showing up timely and communicate promptly. The dogs are clearly excited to see her whenever she arrives, so they are big fans of Cecelia as well! She plays with our dogs, which we appreciate as we have active dogs. She clearly enjoys animals. We have full faith in her.”


Christal L.Star Sitter

“Christal was absolutely amazing with my puppy! I felt so safe leaving my new puppy for the first time with her. Great at sending updates and pics which I appreciate! And she was super flexible when my travel plans got delayed. 10/10 would recommend :)”


Lauren C.

“Lauren did such an amazing job with our pups. Updated us through out her stay and informed us that our one dog who needs meds twice a day when she gave him his meds. They were so comfortable with her they layed with her on the couch like they do with us. We appreciate you watching and taking good care of our babies!”


Patricia H.

“Patricia was wonderful! She took care of our 2 dogs (one who needs extra care and medicine) and 4 cats while we were away. She sent updates and we felt comfortable with her staying at our house while we were away. We will definitely book her again!”


Merri F.

“Merri was great with my two dogs and watching over my house while I was out of town! She sent daily updates on how the dogs were doing, how their walks went, etc. The house was also very clean when she left which is always a nice thing to come home to.”


Paige C.

“We love having Paige as our House Sitter! She spends so much time with the dogs and they love seeing her. Very kind, prompt and professional! Highly recommend for all dogs, large and small, confident and anxious alike.”
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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 Southside.
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. Southside 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
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
