Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southside, Columbus, Ohio
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1. Heather G.
“Heather showed up ready to work with our sweet cats. She went above and beyond and eased my mind by asking good questions that I hadn’t even thought of! She sent photos and reassured us our little fella took his medication. We’re very grateful for your help, Heather, especially on such short notice. Thank you! Tabitha and Andrew”
2. Taylor H.
“This was my first time booking with Taylor for a drop-in visit and she did a great job! She was understanding of my anxious pupperoni and spent extra time giving pets and love. She perfectly followed all of my special requests. We will definitely book again with Taylor in the future!”
3. Molly M.
“Molly took perfect care of my dog. She was on time, followed all requests, and, most importantly, my dog loved her! I would recommend Molly to all and will definitely be using her again in the future.”
4. Ioana C.
“Ioana did a wonderful job taking care of our kitty while we were gone for the weekend. Our cat took a liking to her immediately, and Ioana put in an extra effort to play and care for her like she was her own! We will definitely be booking with her again!”
5. Cass D.
“Cass is an absolutely amazing choice! My dogs received great care, and I received great, detailed notes about each visit that reassured me that my dogs were in good hands (and gave me a few laughs). It was so cool to see my dogs’ personalities picked up on immediately in the recaps. I received great communication the whole time I was away, and my dog’s health and safety was always put first. I can’t thank you enough for easing any anxiety I had about leaving my pups at home.”
6. Debra A.
“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 :)”
7. Mady F.
“Mady is great! Arrives on time and always follows up immediately after her visit about how my dog was doing and what they did together. I highly recommend using her.”
8. Jessica M.
“Really grateful for Jessica and the care she provided my dog on late notice, especially considering he was feeling sick at the time. I will certainly look to request Jessica in the future.”
9. Cailey P.
“I contacted Cailey for a last minute drop in request and she quickly accepted! I have total peace of mind knowing she is with my dogs and that she will take the best care of them!”
10. Zoe M.
“Zoe was great with my dogs! She dropped in for my dogs and they were so happy and chill when I got home after a long day. Detailed check-in notes and together they even found the good toys in the backyard. Will be a pleasure to have her back!”
11. Kylie S.
“Kylie was wonderful to work with! Super friendly, professional & timely interactions, and great pictures and updates from her visits with our cat, Joe! Will absolutely work with her again!”
12. Ellen F.
“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!”
13. Dana G.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Dana several times and she is the best! From our first interaction, it was clear that she was responsible and genuinely cares about animals. She provided regular updates and photos, which reassured me while I was away. My dog was always happy and well-cared-for, returning home healthy and content. Dana's reliability is unmatched—she always arrived on time and followed all of my instructions perfectly. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive dog sitter!”
14. Sarah M.
“Sarah was great, both the cats were healthy and safe when we returned from our week of vacation and she sent pictures everyday. Thank you again!”
15. Jennifer C.
“Jennifer did a great job of communicating with us regularly about logistics and our cat, Whitty! She was very cordial and accessible which made our first time using Rover seamless.”
16. Victoria T.
“We will definitely have Victoria watch our cat again! We were gone for 10 days, and she went above and beyond in caring for our kitty, sending us updates, communicating, etc.”
17. Tamara K.
“Tamara was great and I was so grateful to have her help me out with Wilson while I was away.”
18. Victoria D.
“Victoria took such great care of my dog. She is responsible and cuddled with Peach, making sure she didn’t miss us at all. We will always trust Victoria to take excellent care of our precious baby!”
19. Ashley C.
“Ashley is seriously the best. With my schedule she comes at least once or twice a week and helps me out and the boys love her!! Communicates well, super sweet, always use her when she is available!!!!! 10/10 reliable and responsible”
20. Rachelle B.
“Rachelle is one of the most caring and compassionate pet owners I know! I can 100% guarantee that your pets will receive the best care from her.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Southside on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 362 pet sitters in Southside. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Southside pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Southside have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters 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
There are 362 pet sitters in Southside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Southside, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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