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Patricia B.
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$26
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
52 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43232

“Patricia took such good care of our girls while we were on vacation! We received daily updates and photos and could tell how comfortable our girls were. We came home to happy girls and our home in good order. We would definitely use Patricia again, it's clear to see our girls love her and were well taken care of.”

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Penny m.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH, 43207

“Penny was great! She spent a lot of time with the dogs and made sure they got all the pets and love! Thank you for taking such great care of them!”

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Melanie D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 202 reviews
64 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43232

“Melanie was great with our pets. She sent lots of pics/videos, and made me feel extremely confident that they were being well loved. I would definitely recommend her, and will be using her again in the future!”

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Madelyn H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southeast, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110

“Madie was awesome! Accommodated a last minute request and provided great communication the entire time I was away. Would definitely use her services again.”

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Cara R.
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Bishop G.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 year of experience
Bexley, Columbus, OH, 43209

“Bishop is the perfect person to care for your four legged baby. Our boy had so much fun with him and kept looking around the house afterward hoping to find him around. That’s the best feeling when you have to leave your baby for a while.”

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Joshua B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

“Joshua was fantastic! He communicated with me prior to the stay and he continued throughout his time with Charlie. Highly recommend.”

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Patricia K.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
32 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Southeast, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110

“My girls LOVED her! I was able to relax and enjoy vacation knowing they were in great hands. I also loved that she would send video and photo updates throughout the week! Will definitely use her again!”

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Melissa E.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
7 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

“Melissa and her daughter did an incredible job caring for our two pups. Thankful for their thorough and great care!”

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Kaelin B.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Groveport, OH, 43125

“Our pup and kitty LOVE Kaelin!! We’ve had her pet sit for the past 2 Christmas breaks and she’s been wonderful. Our dog is very high maintenance (kidney issues, IBS, and he’s blind) and it’s such a relief knowing he’s well taken care of while we’re away.”

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Sarah P.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43209

“Sarah was so great! She was on time and easy to book last minute. She was quick to respond to my crazy dog mom needy texts too. My dog Talulah is very nervous with people and Sarah was very accommodating to her nervousness. This was our first time using a dog sitter other than family and we will definitely contact Sarah again!”

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Miriam W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

“Miriam did the best job taking care of our dog while we were out of town. Miriam did a great job communicating, sending photos, updates, and left our home in fantastic condition. We have a senior dog with some anxiety, and Miriam was very experienced and understanding, which truly can’t express how much that’s appreciated. Would rebook with Miriam any time and suggest you to do the same!”

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Aimee R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
15 years of experience
Southeast, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110

About: Former dog mom turned professional pet spoiler. I've been owned by two dogs and regularly watch friends' pets. You'll get LOTS of pictures, adorable updates, and the occasional letter directly from your buddy while you're away. I do work full time, but close to home so I'm out about 9 hours. I'm happy to take on pups that are potty trained. They get breaks and walks in the morning and breaks and walk all evening and night. When I watch dogs, my social life is limited, as I find much more joy loving on your little ones. 😍 I have open availability and am able to watch your pet in my home or yours. I'll treat your dog like my own, spoil them, give them all the love, or as much space as they choose. Your baby is allowed on the furniture and in bed, if they like, and you allow. We follow your rules and your routine, as much as possible, and any diversions from routine will be communicated.

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Anjanette G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43209

“Took great care of our pups, I would recommend”

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Stephanie B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43211

“Stephanie was a wonderful sitter - she was quick to reply to us, even for a last-minute request, and provided us with frequent text/photo updates just how we like it. We came home to a clean apartment and a happy pup. We’d love to have her take care of our dog again!”

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Michelle R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
17 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Pickerington, OH, 43147

“Michelle was perfect. She was so sweet and loving. We had a meeting before hand to make sure she was comfortable with our crew and it went great you can tell she has a big heart for animals. Our kitty Callie has some special needs and hasn't been feeling great she was really understanding and accommodating. We will definitely use Michelle for our pets again!”

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Kyra "Kam" A.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
28 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068

“Kam was such a blessing to us! She was caring and attentive and affectionate to my furry friends and went above and beyond for everyone even when she didn't have to. She booked with us last minute and put up with so many directions and last minute changes and surprises. I can't say enough about her. Thank you so much Kam. 🙏🙏🙏❤️”

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Kelly T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

“Kelly was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! She took such amazing care of our dog and our house while we were gone for an extended vacation! She had great communication and the pictures she sent truly captured how comfortable our dog was with her. She has such a kind and calm personality which made us leaving put our dog at ease. She went above and beyond and helped prepare meals for our dog when we were getting home later than expected and the house was left spotless!!! Kelly is 10/10 and an exceptional pal for our dog! We plan on using Kelly for the future!”

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Cody N.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43205

“Cody was so great - my pup was on a great vacation, with lots of attention and care. Highly recommend Cody if you need someone reliable, kind and great at communication!”

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Ashley M.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

“Ashley was such a pleasure to work with. She sent pictures and communicated with me daily, while managing our 2 cats and 2 dogs for the week. Would definitely hire again!”

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Christine H.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43205

“First sitting with Christine and she made it a breeze! Appreciated all her updates and especially her patience with my anxious fur baby. She helped put my mind at ease and allowed me to truly enjoy my vacation! Would recommend her without question ❤️”

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Miranda A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole is wonderful! This was our second time having her watch our fur babies. We added two kittens to our family, along with our rambunctious red heeler and she was absolutely amazing with all of them!

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J D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for our senior dog! He took such great care of her and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. He was punctual, attentive, and incredibly communicative, keeping us updated throughout our trip so we always knew how she was doing. It’s not always easy leaving a senior dog, but his patience, reliability, and genuine care made the whole experience so much easier. We came home to a happy, well cared for pup, and we would absolutely trust him with her again. Highly recommend!

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Clinton A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of Arlie! She means the absolute world to us, and knowing she was in such good hands allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our trip. We really appreciated your attention to detail, the updates, and all the pictures. It gave us such peace of mind knowing our girl was happy, loved, and well cared for. We can’t thank you enough! 🐾❤️

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Rene S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Patricia is the best. She goes beyond our expectations to deal with a very stubborn dog. She is our go to pet sitter.

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Susan R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our 3rd time having Ellie stay with Piper. Ellie always gives us a peace of mind when we are away and leaves our space so clean each time. We can tell Piper has been well taken care of!

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Sasha G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashly is great - she sends occasional photo updates so you know your babies are doing great and communicates quickly. She also brought in packages (even big bags of dog food and litter trays we didn’t realize were coming while we were gone) and helped keep an eye on the garden while we were out! She was also flexible with us changing dates when we wanted to get home a night sooner to see the babies!

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Kelsey S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was great with the dogs! She even went above and beyond to bring them some new toys! Would definitely recommend!

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Alyssa H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaelin is so amazing with our Senior Gentleman kitty!🐈‍⬛ I know he snuggled and loved the whole time we are gone. She is great at giving him meds and giving me updates on his health while away. I have no stress or fear while away as Kaelin gives us peace of mind while she is with our little lovey boy. She is wonderful!

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Heather H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna is the dog walker we've been looking for! She was able to help us last minute and was absolutely amazing. Her communication was perfect, we never wondered how our pups were doing or what services she was providing. She is our new go-to dog walker, and would recommend anybody.

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Ashlee C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful sitter as always! My dogs are taken very good care of by Madison. She always leaves the house in the condition it was left-which we appreciate. Thank you for everything :D

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Brooke K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was wonderful to be able to go visit family (some are allergic to dogs) and know that Mochi, CiCi and Nala were in good hands. Dajon did a wonderful job and the dogs loved him. He sent pictures which made us happy to see how happy the dogs were. Thank you Dajon!

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Peg T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sahara is an amazing pet sitter! She took wonderful care of our cat, kept me updated, and treated them like their own. I came home to a happy kitty and a spotless house. Highly recommend and would book again! 🐾❤️

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Christy B.
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The average cost of House Sitting in Zimmer on Rover is $29 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $28 and $61 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 1,506 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Zimmer. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Zimmer walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Zimmer maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

<b>Tip:</b> Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Zimmer choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Zimmer. On Rover:

  • 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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