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Leyla O.

Pet Care

Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hey families! I am currently a senior at the University of South Carolina. I am interested in caring for your pets during the week! I am located in Shandon but would travel to your home to see your pets. I am interested in pet sitting as well as walking your pets. I have grown up around dogs and cats of all sizes. Additionally,...
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Audrey C.

Pet Sitter

West Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi My name is Audrey . I am very interested in the pet sitting position you have available. 1999 to 2007- I owned and operated a small residential cleaning service. In this position, I detailed cleaned upscale residential homes throughout the Columbia area. Part of my service included caring for my clients dogs, (walking and...
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Hannah W.

West Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Over the span of 8 years I have cared for many animals, Dogs, cats, pigs, horses, cows, goats, raccoons and squirrels just to name a few. I offer drop in visits at your house. Overnight sitting with your animals and drop in for leash walking. I have cared for up to 30 animals at one time while working for a private rescue...
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Dawn J.

In Your Home Pet Sitter Available

Lexington, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Need a reliable pet sitter? I have been pet sitting for 14 years now and would love to be your pet sitter on a part time, full time or occasional basis. How much you use me is up to you. I am a huge animal lover and will give your babies the kind of care you would give them while out of town on vacation or business or if you are...

Jason H. says "We went out of town for two weeks to Europe for the first time since getting our 3 cats. Dawn emailed everyday with updates, letting me know how they were...

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Christina F.

Lexington, SC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hey there! I do have my own cats so I am unable to provide boarding services, but I am available to pet sit in the pet's home. I am a nanny by trade and have been taking care of animals my whole life. I grew up with cats, and have cats of my own, however, I have been dog sitting often for two families for the past four years....
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Roxann M.

Pet Sitter And House Sitter

Blythewood, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Seeking a pet sitter position in order to take advantage of my genuine love for animals of all kinds and my concern for their health, happiness and well-being. I would enjoy helping you out by providing extended pet care and home sitting on a regular basis. I offer home visits (1-3x day), weekends, overnight stays, long term and...

Candace B. says "Roxy went above and beyond. She let me know the food I was giving Grace was not appropriate for her age and went out and bought some that was ! Totally...

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Agustina G.

Absolute Dog Lover

Lexington, SC

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
If my husband tells me "me or the dog" I would happily take the dog. Hi my name is Agustina I love dogs more than I can say. I was raised with them my whole life and now have one of my own. Her name is Arya, she is a 3-year-old Cavapoo. As for dog sitting I am able to care for them at your home, provide baths when needed, play...
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Jennifer S.

Lexington, SC

from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
I've taken care of dogs since was a teenager. had a pet sitting and grooming business back in California before my divorce, I've provided in home care services to dogs and cats of all ages including but not limited to basic command training and reinforcement, potty training and reinforcement, Drop in walk/ play/ training...
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Anna N.

Pet Sitter

Elgin, SC

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
I love all animals and I have 2 local families I currently pet sit for: 1 two dogs and the other is a cat. The cat I take home with me and the dogs I care for in their own environment due anxiety with both dogs.
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Shawntel W.

Lexington, SC

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I'm a dedicated pet sitter with a passion for caring for animals. I have two energetic dogs and a playful cat of my own, so I understand the love and attention pets need. With years of experience, I prioritize their safety, happiness, and well-being. Whether it's long walks, playtime, or snuggles, I ensure every pet...
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Ariamny S.

Pet Sitting

Lexington, SC

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an animal lover; birds, dogs, cats, turtles, rabbits you name it, I love them all. I love to spend time outside on walks and reading in a park. I would love your pet, like I love my little dog Zoe I know that most pets adjust better to their owner's absence, and experience less anxiety and stress, when they can remain in...
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Melissa B.

Animal Lover

Lexington, SC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I can administer medications and just spoil them with love and cuddles. I'm available to stay in your home if going on trips, I have recommendations, it's just easier on the animal. I want them to feel comfortable in their own home then a strangers house
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Mikayla M.

Energetic And Responsible Sitter

Irmo, SC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
I love all animals!! I grew up with a guinea pig named Joe who just recently passed away, but we had a blast while he was here! My dad wasn't a huge fan of any type of pet, so I got to live out my pet dreams by taking care of my friends and families pets while they were away from home!! I'm really good at following directions...
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Kaylin P.

Lexington, SC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I can provide dog/cat sitting/care in your own home. I have several animals of my own. I also have grown up being around different types of animals such as: cats, dogs, fish, horses, chickens, and reptile animals.
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Julianna C.

Lexington, SC

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I have worked in an afterschool providing care for children for 4 years and I am still working there. I have much experience with animals as I currently have 3 dogs and 1 cat. I also take care of neighbors animals when they are out of town. In the past, I have had around 12 other...
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Danielle L.

Part-time Care Giver And Pet Sitter.

Lexington, SC

from
$20/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech and dog trainer. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I take care of birds and small animals as well. I love animals and people!! I am a responsible woman. I am reliable, caring and enjoy playing with animals. I understand how hard it is to leave our pets...
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Beverly W.

Irmo, SC

from
$12/hr
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog and/or cat sitting in your home. I have years of experience caring for dogs and cats, both my own and for others. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, age, etc. I can provide services such as feedings, walks, light grooming, medicine administration (with directions), etc. If I do not have experience with or...
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  • 37 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.52/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Columbia

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Columbia, SC will cost an average of $11.52 per hour as of June 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Columbia, SC on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 21 in home pet sitters in Columbia, SC, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Columbia, SC can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Columbia, SC, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Columbia, SC. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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