House Sitting in University, Columbus, Ohio
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“Lyndsey was an incredible sitter for Lincoln. It was his first time being with a sitter while I was out of town and Lyndsey really did everything to make it a comfortable experience for him. He was happy and exercised when I got home. My place was clean and tidy when I got back too. Thank you so much Lyndsey!”


“Ann was so great with Maycey, playing her favorite games, and giving her a lot of outdoor time so she could exert her energy! Great pictures too. I could see my girl was very happy 😊”


“My dog loved Erica! After she watched him for a weekend, he whimpered when she left. She was very easy to communicate with, sent pictures of my pup, and left the house clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend her!”


“Megan stayed with my two high energy, sensitive coonhounds for 6 days while I was out of town. She was a great communicator and took great care of my dogs and my house. I would confidently recommend her to anyone and I hope I get to work with her again in the future!”


“Morgan did an excellent job taking care of our house and our two doggies while we were away. We loved the photos and appreciated her flexibility when our travel plans changed. We highly recommend Morgan and would love to have her back in the future.”


About: I’ve pet sat since high school, rescued many dogs and had my own pets. I will keep your home clean, care deeply for your pets, send updates, and enjoy lung walks and run if needed. I am a third-year veterinary student. I can spend most weekends at your house with your pup, and during the weekdays, I will take care of them between classes and all night. I enjoy maintaining a consistent environment, providing fresh water, serving meals on time, and engaging in playtime with your pets. I send photo or video updates and always ensure that everything is left clean.

“Zach is a great Rover! We received frequent video/picture updates and felt like our dogs were in good hands. He is fantastic with communicating and we highly recommend him to anyone needing dog sitting!”


“Ryn was great with Watson. She spent a lot of time with him while we were away. He’s a needy dog and Ryn gave him lots of love. I would have her watch Watson any time again. I would heartily recommend Ryn as a dog sitter.”


“Allison watched our two dogs for a weekend while we were away on vacation. She shared frequent updates and pictures, and we were so excited to come home to two very happy pups! One of our dogs had a medical issue while we were away and needed a last-minute adjustment to his medications, and she was flexible and attentive to his needs. We are so appreciative of her and would highly recommend Allison to others!”


“Rebecca did an amazing job with our very reactive pup! Our dog is very sweet with humans but is very reactive towards other dogs, making walking her understandably challenging. Rebecca watched her for a week and had no issues during this time. Would definitely recommend!”


About: I have a soft spot for all animals big and small. I helped raise my family dog, Finn, who is now a 10 year old Morkie. Multiple friends have trusted me to walk and pet sit their animals and I have experience with small and large breeds. I have also volunteered for 2 years with 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that trains puppies to become service dogs. I am an owner of a black cat named Sesame who I adopted from a cat cafe earlier this year. I am currently a healthcare professional who just graduated school. I am waiting to start a job at the end of October, so I have some free time in the next few months I’m looking to fill with lots of walks and scratches. Safety is my number one priority for your pet and myself. I am good with communication and as a pet owner myself, I understand how much pets mean to us.

“Brittany was great with our pup! This was the first time we had left her so we were a little nervous of course. Brittany checked in and sent us updates at least once a day and Opal even jumped in a mud puddle right before Brittany was going to leave and she stayed to give her a bath :)”


“This is one of the best pet sitters I’ve ever had… Her communications were amazing- she took tons of photos showed concern and questions when the dogs acted in a way she wasn’t sure… Just in general she treated them as if they were her own. She was a phenomenal sitter and I will definitely use her again!”


“Keely helped us enjoy our trip away from home without having to worry about our furballs while away. She was exceptionally easy to work with while showing great care for the animals.”


“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!”


“Grace did a wonderful job taking care of my spastic bunch! I have 3 pits, who are a lot to handle, but she handled them amazingly. Grace was great at communicating and she even sent me a photo of my pups during her sleepover with them. My house looks just as I left it and I’m a happy dog mom.”


“Amanda was great to work with!! We have two very shy puppies and Amanda went above and beyond to make them feel comfortable. She gave medication correctly. She also left the house clean and tidy. We look forward to having her back!”

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Lyndsey D.Star Sitter

“Lyndsey was an incredible sitter for Lincoln. It was his first time being with a sitter while I was out of town and Lyndsey really did everything to make it a comfortable experience for him. He was happy and exercised when I got home. My place was clean and tidy when I got back too. Thank you so much Lyndsey!”


Ann C.Star Sitter

“Ann was so great with Maycey, playing her favorite games, and giving her a lot of outdoor time so she could exert her energy! Great pictures too. I could see my girl was very happy 😊”


Erica L.Star Sitter

“My dog loved Erica! After she watched him for a weekend, he whimpered when she left. She was very easy to communicate with, sent pictures of my pup, and left the house clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend her!”


Megan A.
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“Megan stayed with my two high energy, sensitive coonhounds for 6 days while I was out of town. She was a great communicator and took great care of my dogs and my house. I would confidently recommend her to anyone and I hope I get to work with her again in the future!”


Morgan S.


“Morgan did an excellent job taking care of our house and our two doggies while we were away. We loved the photos and appreciated her flexibility when our travel plans changed. We highly recommend Morgan and would love to have her back in the future.”


Joyce L.
“My dogs and cat love Joyce! Joyce has been phenomenal watching them while I'm away. She really gets to know their personalities and quirks and treats them as if they're her own. They love her and are so excited to see her. She is very professional, and she also sends updates and photos.”


Zachary B.

“Zach is a great Rover! We received frequent video/picture updates and felt like our dogs were in good hands. He is fantastic with communicating and we highly recommend him to anyone needing dog sitting!”


Ryn F.

“Ryn was great with Watson. She spent a lot of time with him while we were away. He’s a needy dog and Ryn gave him lots of love. I would have her watch Watson any time again. I would heartily recommend Ryn as a dog sitter.”


Allison M.

“Allison watched our two dogs for a weekend while we were away on vacation. She shared frequent updates and pictures, and we were so excited to come home to two very happy pups! One of our dogs had a medical issue while we were away and needed a last-minute adjustment to his medications, and she was flexible and attentive to his needs. We are so appreciative of her and would highly recommend Allison to others!”


Rebecca A.

“Rebecca did an amazing job with our very reactive pup! Our dog is very sweet with humans but is very reactive towards other dogs, making walking her understandably challenging. Rebecca watched her for a week and had no issues during this time. Would definitely recommend!”


Jennifer M.
“Jenny is a 10/10!! I have personally known Jenny for a few years and during which we have spent a lot of time volunteering at 4 Paws for Ability working with service dogs in training. Jenny is very loving towards all animals! She is also very patient and is keen to animals’ body language making her great for the more timid dogs she’s worked with. Jenny is very reliable and trustworthy! Your dog will be in great hands when they’re with her!”


Brittany S.Star Sitter

“Brittany was great with our pup! This was the first time we had left her so we were a little nervous of course. Brittany checked in and sent us updates at least once a day and Opal even jumped in a mud puddle right before Brittany was going to leave and she stayed to give her a bath :)”


Adelaine M.

“Adelaine was on time and followed instructions. She gave our boy so much love and attention. We can't wait to have her help out with Yoshi again!”


Grace F.

“This is one of the best pet sitters I’ve ever had… Her communications were amazing- she took tons of photos showed concern and questions when the dogs acted in a way she wasn’t sure… Just in general she treated them as if they were her own. She was a phenomenal sitter and I will definitely use her again!”


Keely S.

“Keely helped us enjoy our trip away from home without having to worry about our furballs while away. She was exceptionally easy to work with while showing great care for the animals.”




Marisa H.

“Marisa did such a great job! She was responsive, flexible, and on time. I could tell she treated my dog kindly and I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again.”


Rachel H.Star Sitter

“Absolutely wonderful! So nice coming home from our trip knowing our babies were well taken care of and loved on! Thank you Rachel! See you again soon! 🐾”


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!”


Grace R.

“Grace did a wonderful job taking care of my spastic bunch! I have 3 pits, who are a lot to handle, but she handled them amazingly. Grace was great at communicating and she even sent me a photo of my pups during her sleepover with them. My house looks just as I left it and I’m a happy dog mom.”


Amanda E.

“Amanda was great to work with!! We have two very shy puppies and Amanda went above and beyond to make them feel comfortable. She gave medication correctly. She also left the house clean and tidy. We look forward to having her back!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 University.
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. University 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.
