Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southside, Columbus, OH
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Top rated Southside pet sitters
“Abby was so great!! We had her for two drop-in visits while we were gone for the day! She came for a meet and greet beforehand to get to know the pups. She sent detailed updates and pics on her visit which we greatly appreciated:) We will definitely book her again when we need!”
“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.”
“Elizabeth was super reliable with twice-a-day visits, and so loving with Oliver! He loved her from the moment they met, and she executed all of his needs (food, vitamins/meds, treats, potty breaks -- everything!) with total ease. She took a picture each time, and reported any concerns right away. Elizabeth truly went above and beyond. I could not recommend her more highly!”
“Vanessa did a great job with Captain. I especially appreciated the update she provided at the end of the stay to let me know how things went. She asked great questions at the start and clearly has a love and appreciation for animals.”
“Molly went above and beyond to help care for my dog. I would book her again in a heartbeat! I could tell my dog was in good and caring hands, and that is priceless!”
“Thea is AMAZING!! Such detailed reports of what each of my cats were doing each day. The fact that she was able to care for my cats over the Christmas holiday was truly incredible and such a relief! When i came home after my trip, my cats didn’t even act like they missed me (rude!) but i know it’s because they were well cared for. Thea even scooped the litter box and washed dishes. 10/10!! I definitely recommend her and i will FOR SURE request her services in the future!”
“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!”
“Jessica is trustworthy and double checked details. My dogs were happy, well fed, and tired out from good walks - exactly what I was hoping to come home to!”
“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 :)”
“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!!!”
“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.”
“We needed someone to do drop-in visits for our 2 cats for a entire week while we were out of town. Valerie provided us with a sense of security, as we knew she would take good care of them and make sure they had everything they needed each day. She was great at communicating and we will request her services in the future!”
“Ellen is a wonderful dog sitter! She always shares updates and pictures. I never worry when she is caring for my dogs because I know they are in good hands!”
“Jennifer is a wonderful pet sitter!! We can tell how much she cares and enjoys playing with and seeing our dog! We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter!”
About: I grew up with English mastiffs as a child. In college I helped raise two crazy husky puppies and watched them grow up! After college I rescued a pitty mix as a puppy who had some issues. I have gone through training courses with her and she has grown up into a sweetheart. I am currently unemployed so very flexible to walk and take care of pets! I am out of town some weekends but that is not on consistent schedule currently. I will treat your home as it is my own, and leave it how I found it. I am a massive animal lover that can barely kill a fly! Your pets will be pet and loved while you are away.
About: I have raised a service dog through Pilot Dogs, trained puppies and adult dogs, and I am actively working with reactive dog. I am not a trainer as these are all animals I have owned/sheltered, but I am more than willing to help with an already set training plan. It fits perfectly into my routine as I go on morning and evening walks. My schedule is currently extremely flexible and I would love for your pet to be apart of it! I do not plan on housing anyone’s pet as my home is not suitable. For my clients houses’ I follow any given procedure and do not overstep boundaries.
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Abby S.Star Sitter
“Abby was so great!! We had her for two drop-in visits while we were gone for the day! She came for a meet and greet beforehand to get to know the pups. She sent detailed updates and pics on her visit which we greatly appreciated:) We will definitely book her again when we need!”
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.”
Elizabeth L.
“Elizabeth was super reliable with twice-a-day visits, and so loving with Oliver! He loved her from the moment they met, and she executed all of his needs (food, vitamins/meds, treats, potty breaks -- everything!) with total ease. She took a picture each time, and reported any concerns right away. Elizabeth truly went above and beyond. I could not recommend her more highly!”
Vanessa S.Star Sitter
“Vanessa did a great job with Captain. I especially appreciated the update she provided at the end of the stay to let me know how things went. She asked great questions at the start and clearly has a love and appreciation for animals.”
Molly M.Star Sitter
“Molly went above and beyond to help care for my dog. I would book her again in a heartbeat! I could tell my dog was in good and caring hands, and that is priceless!”
Leann H.Star Sitter
“Super thorough and caring when sitting!”
Ioana C.Star Sitter
“My senior dog Legend had such a great time with Ioana! Ioana also took the best pictures of him while checking in on him. I would book again 1,000%”
Thea M.Star Sitter
“Thea is AMAZING!! Such detailed reports of what each of my cats were doing each day. The fact that she was able to care for my cats over the Christmas holiday was truly incredible and such a relief! When i came home after my trip, my cats didn’t even act like they missed me (rude!) but i know it’s because they were well cared for. Thea even scooped the litter box and washed dishes. 10/10!! I definitely recommend her and i will FOR SURE request her services in the future!”
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!”
Jessica M.Star Sitter
“Jessica is trustworthy and double checked details. My dogs were happy, well fed, and tired out from good walks - exactly what I was hoping to come home to!”
Tam K.
“Tamara was great and I was so grateful to have her help me out with Wilson while I was away.”
Paige M.Star Sitter
“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 :)”
Rachelle B.Star Sitter
“Rachelle took great care of our dogs!”
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!!!”
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.”
Valerie J.
“We needed someone to do drop-in visits for our 2 cats for a entire week while we were out of town. Valerie provided us with a sense of security, as we knew she would take good care of them and make sure they had everything they needed each day. She was great at communicating and we will request her services in the future!”
Ellen F.Star Sitter
“Ellen is a wonderful dog sitter! She always shares updates and pictures. I never worry when she is caring for my dogs because I know they are in good hands!”
Jennifer C.
“Jennifer is a wonderful pet sitter!! We can tell how much she cares and enjoys playing with and seeing our dog! We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter!”
Owen M.
“Owen is a lover of all animals. He has the kindest heart and can't even kill a fly. He traps them and places them outside again. He grew up caring for various animals, including cats, mastiff dogs, and rescues. He now has two dogs and a cat that he cares for and loves deeply. He prioritizes not just their basic necessities, but goes above and beyond to make sure each animal feels safe and loved.”
Jena F.
“Jena is a dog whisperer. Her compassion and ability to meet any dog at their level is truly a special trait as a care provider for all animals. She will make your pet feel like they are the center of her world.”
Southside pet parents share their Rover experiences
Madison was AMAZING!! It was my first time leaving my cat alone, I was so nervous but Madison sent me so many updates and pictures. She worked with me to trade off my keys since I only have one set and was so attentive to my cat’s needs. I will definitely be booking with her again and I recommend her to anyone on here!!
Laura was fantastic during her drop-ins for my cat. She made sure Scylla got her asthma pill as well as checked food, water, and litter throughout the week. The pictures sent made it clear Scylla was getting the attention she wanted while Laura was there. She even identified a potential hazard in a metal pipe fitting that was left out, presumably by maintenance, and moved it somewhere safe. Overall great, would recommend, and would book again!
We have two small dogs that can get moderately stressed out with change. As their owners we have had a few less than ideal experiences with dog sitters. Seanna is amazing and our pups are well taken care of! We can’t (yet) understand our pups but they seem calm and content when we return. I think they might be saying “Seanna was great, hope she can watch us again.” 😊
Emily G. is fantastic! She cared for our pittie like she was her own pup. Emily sent us wonderful photos of playing with Roxy, and every meal and walk as well. She was always on time and whenever we came home after Emily had visited, we could tell Roxy was very happy. Roxy is a reactive dog, she is afraid of small animals and very afraid of dogs, and Emily G. was happy to take on this extra work. This means she walked Roxy and when she saw an animal would redirect with treats. Basically Emily helped us train Roxy! I cannot recommend her enough.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Southside.
Rover makes it easy to find Southside 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:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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