In-home sitters in Columbus for your next trip

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Overview

When you’re planning to be away from home for an extended period of time, there are a few ways you can handle pet care in Ohio. Some people choose boarding services or may even take their pets with them, but if these options aren’t viable for your specific pets, you might instead be interested in an in-home pet sitter. Here are some of the best in-home pet sitters that service Columbus and the surrounding areas.

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1. Fur Star Pet Care


Serving species
Bird Cat Dog Reptile Small Animal
Services
Food water Mobile service Dog walking Litter box cleaning Cage cleaning Overnight in home stays

Fur Star Pet Care takes pride in offering high-quality customizable pet sitting services in your home. That includes everything from pop-in visits to overnight pet sitting to even “locked out services” using the copy of your key they keep on file. They care for all kinds of pets and also provide house checks for families with no pets. Additionally, Fur Star Pet Care believes in paying it forward to the community, and they make year-round donations to organizations that help care for pets in the area. When they visit, you’ll get photos, notes, GPS check-in, and even a live GPS map of every visit.

Fur Star Pet Care is bonded and insured. Contact them directly for more information.

2. Toni Sits Pets


Serving species
Bird Cat Dog Reptile Small Animal
Services
Food water Mobile service Dog walking Litter box cleaning Cage cleaning

Toni Sits Pets was established in 1989, and it’s been winning awards for years now, including the Contractor of the Year award from Angie’s List in 2012. They provide services to all kinds of pets, from the more common household pets to less common pets, like birds and reptiles. With this kind of pedigree, it’s clear why many pet lovers in Columbus trust them for their pet sitting needs when they’re away from home.

Toni Sits Pets is bonded and insured. Contact them directly for more information.

3. Sit4Pet


Serving species
Cat
Services
Food water Mobile service Litter box cleaning

Since 2004, Sit4Pet has been the go-to option for many cat lovers in Northwest Columbus looking for a cat-focused sitting service. This is all due to Char Riedinger, who is the owner of the service and the only person caring for your cats. She typically works 365 days a year, ensuring that your cats receive care at all times, and loves taking pictures of your cats to ensure that you’re up to date on your cat’s health and wellbeing.

Sit4Pet is insured through Pet Sitters Associates.

4. DogDays


Serving species
Dog
Services
Food water Mobile service Dog walking

If you’re looking for specialty care for dogs, DogDays is a great option. They provide dog-walking and dog-sitting services and are great at accommodating your specific needs, giving you the options like short-term sitting to last-minute walking services. Since 2014, they’ve been many people’s go-to service for dog care, and lots of dog lovers in Columbus trust them to care for their furry friends.

DogDays is fully bonded and insured by Pet Sitters Associates.

5. Scales, Tails & Paws


Serving species
Bird Cat Dog Reptile Small Animal
Services
Food water Mobile service Dog walking Litter box cleaning Cage cleaning Overnight in home stays

Since 2007, Scales, Tails & Paws has been working hard to make sure your pets stay safe when you’re gone, no matter what pets you have. All of their sitters are fully background-checked employees, rather than independent contractors, ensuring that they’re safe to be around your pets. They provide services on an individual basis, covering all kinds of animals, from traditional household pets to exotic animals, including special needs.

Scales, Tails & Paws is bonded and insured. Contact them directly for more information.

Get the care your pets deserve


Your pets deserve the absolute best care, whether you’re going out for an overnight trip or you’re taking six weeks to travel the world. If you’re getting in-home care for your pets, however, you might want to start by ensuring that your pets are healthy and won’t have anxiety due to you leaving. If these are concerns you have about your pet, book a virtual vet appointment with Vetster to prepare your pets for when you will be traveling.

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