Pet Sitters in Columbia
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Kimber
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
Traveling ESL Teacher looking to love on some Furbabies
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Jane
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
Seasoned traveler and pet companion seeks house sitting opportuities
Jane was outstanding as a pet sitter and as a person. She coped with Irish bad weather and not so great public transport with ease and good humour. She maintained our house perfectly and left some nice food and a lovely gift for our return. Our cat was in the best form ever following our trip and told us that Jane was his favourite and could she come back again sometime…
Laura
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
I’m a wanderer who loves animals!
Laura was simply fabulous… if I could give her more stars I would! Her communication was spot on, the house and garden were both great to come back to and looked after very well. Teddie has obviously been looked after wonderfully and I had plenty of photos of a relaxing Teddie on Laura’s lap. Thank you Laura! I am keeping my fingers crossed you will want to visit this part of our country again and come and stay.
Julie
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
We treat your pets like our favorite grandkid.
Julie and Greg were great pet sitters for our 2 cats, Harry and Ron. They communicated their travel plans and arranged to come to our house a couple of hours early so we could introduce them to the pets and their care, and show them around the house. During the sit, they sent us regular updates and pictures, which was greatly appreciated. They kept meticulous care of the house, and even mowed the lawn for us while we were gone. I would definitely like them to return and feel totally comfortable recommending them to others.
Pamela
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
Former small farm owners - now empty nesters - lots of experience w/seniors pets
Pamela was wonderful. Both dogs warmed up to her right away. She was very communicative before, during and after the stay and made sure we got home safely after she left. We would be happy to have her watch our home and pups again!
Heloise
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
Fun and Trustworthy Pet-Sitter - Your Pet's Newest Friend
This was Kay's second time doing a short house and pet sit for us. We are so grateful she is willing to travel from Missouri for relatively short stays. She asked if she could bring her younger sister, Marlena, this time, and we were pleased to have her. From the looks of the pictures Kay sent, our dogs love both of them. We didn't have any overlap this time, so we didn't get to see Kay and Marlena in person, but everything went smoothly. Kay did a great job of keeping us informed of her arrival and departure plans and checking with us to make sure the dogs would be okay with the transition times. The house was clean and tidy when we returned, and the dogs were happy!
Barbara
Providing Pet Sitting in the Columbia, Missouri
I am retired and just living life. Laugh and live every day.
Barbara was fabulous! Took great care of our fur babies...Looking forward to having her back maybe in the future. Thank you Barb!
Good to know - paid pet sitters alternative in Columbia, Missouri
This information showed based on local pet sitter providers and businesses in Columbia, MissouriZeewoi price |
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$48/day |
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$25/day |
7 days cost |
$400 |
Additional pet rate |
+$24 |
Puppy rate |
$69/day |
Holiday rate |
$71/day |
Reviews from Pet Owners
Nicole
This was our first time using a pet or house sitter and the bar set by Leslie is very high! She is warm, friendly, communicative, responsible and very clean. Upon arriving, she immediately bonded with our rat terrier, Oreo, by bringing him a new frisbee (his favorite toy/activity) and throwing it for him in our backyard. Leslie has a sweet and mellow dog, Benny, who is now Oreo's new buddy! She kept my husband and I updated via texts/pictures of their daily activities, our house, and was proactive in asking questions before she left. She even dropped our dog off at the kennel for one night at the end of our trip since our flight was too late for us to get home for him! Our home was clean and had fresh flowers from our garden that she put in vases for us! Such a simple and nice touch! We have asked Leslie to come back to sit for us again for 2 weeks in August. I'd highly recommend her to take care of your pet(s) and home too!
Heather
Amanda was the perfect housesitter and pet sitter for our cat. She is organized and communicative, and took care to ensure she understood the guidelines for taking care of our home and our cat. She left our house in perfect condition and we returned home to one happy kitty! Would not hesitate to have Amanda housesit for us again or recommend her to others looking for a sitter.
Wendy
Lani is an excellent Pet Sitter and housesitter. Communication was easy, our pet Cleo appreciated her loving care. We came home to a relaxed and happy cat. I would happily ask Lani to housesit again.
Thanh
Monique was very nice and easy to schedule with. She sent us pictures of our dog Maisie while we were away, which we enjoyed seeing. Maisie was well cared for and had gotten plenty of exercise by the time we got home. The house was spotless, which was lovely to come home to! She had taken the trash and recycling bins out, even though we hadn’t mentioned them to her before we left. She made sure to let us know if anything was amiss so there were no surprises when we returned. Would definitely recommend her as a pet and house sitter for others. :)
Bonnie
Bard and Kim are amazing house sitters and pet care givers. I would recommend them over and over. I wish I could add numbers to the scale. They would get a 10+. Bard and Kim were super easy to work with, efficient, self-sufficient, and considerate. They took immaculate care of my home; it was definitely cleaner after they left! I would recommend them without hesitation over and over.
Dominique
Ce was an amazing house sitter for our best bud Atlas. She not only took amazing care of our needy pup, she took great care of the home as well. I honestly think she left it cleaner than I left it for her! We certainly hope she is around the next time our best friend needs a friend. If you're looking for a responsible caregiver for your pets and home - look no further!
Megan
I could not have asked for a better first time sitter experience! Terry & Vinnie were absolutely wonderful people. They took stellar care of my beloved pets and my home. Their communication with me was enough that I felt perfectly at ease during my time away and in turn, they were super responsive if I contacted them. My pets were relaxed and happy when I returned!
Cheryl
Milly was a lovely house sitter and I’d highly recommend her. She submitted a really great application and after a FaceTime chat it was an easy decision to choose her for our sit. She is the youngest sitter we’ve chosen but she has a maturity beyond her years and it was clear she had so much experience with animals that we felt confident leaving her in charge of our menagerie. Olive our young Pom has never been left with a sitter before so we were a little worried about how she would be but Milly was so patient, gentle and kind that she quickly won Olive over. So much so, on the morning Milly was leaving ,Olive would only let Milly put her harness on her before going for a walk. All the animals were perfectly cared for while we were away and we returned home to happy pets and a tidy house. Milly’s communication from our first contact and right through the sit was great and she even sent a lovely video of the dogs having fun on their walk. I’d have Milly back to housesit for us again anytime.
Samantha
Farhan is a fantastic house sitter! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a down-to-earth, kind, and caring pet sitter for their home. We have three small dogs (around 6 lbs) and he took excellent care of them. They can be a little nervous/ timid around new people, and more so around men at times, but the dogs didn't show any of that nervousness around Farhan! He was gentle and respectful of their space and they warmed up to him immediately. I got a wonderful text the first morning that I was away that they cuddled up with him at night - showing how quickly they adjusted to him as their caretaker. I was able to meet Farhan in person before I left on my trip and I was able to have a wonderful conversation with an ambitious explorer. He is a delightful person. Upon my homecoming the house was very clean and the dogs were happy and relaxed. I can't ask for anything more! Thank you Farhan for taking such wonderful care of our three dogs and our home.
Wanda
What an amazing couple we had as pet sitters for our two dogs! You can truly feel their love for animals. Nancy sent pictures a couple of times letting us know that they were having fun also with our Cody and Carson! Our home was perfect when we got home. They even left a beautiful potted flower and card on our island in our kitchen. We highly recommend this couple! Jim & Wanda
Pet Sitting FAQs
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Columbia, Missouri?
From $25/day to $65/day for the cat sitting and from $50 to $150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 40$ for the cat sitting and $120 for the dog sitting. On Zeewoi you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Columbia, Missouri ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
