Explore background-checked pet care in Columbus, OH and find loving care for your furry friend.

Top Pet Care Providers in Columbus, OH
Rylee M. says "She is very respectable. She always takes care of everything. She is an all around good person."
Jan G. says "She was wonderful with Allie. If we let her, Allie would have followed her right out the door when she left. Great personality. We’d hire her again in a...
Myra T. says "She was very attentive and gentle with my cat. And she sent great videos of kitty while I was away, which provided great peace of mind. I will definitely...
Mircea T. says "Jenny took care of my four parrots while I was away for a weekend. Not only did I come home to a happy, well-fed flock, but the place was spotless -...
Care Member says "Mary was a great dog and house sitter. She took impeccable care of our dog! She walked him multiple times a day, entertained and kept him company. He...
Care Member says "I would highly recommend Kim to anyone. She has been taking care of my pets (fur babies) for over five years now. My pets adore her, and she spoils...
Andrew B. says "Sid is very punctual and communicates well. He always checks in with you and does an excellent job. My pets love him!!"
Robyn W. says "Alison was amazing. we have 2 dogs and one of them is very shy with new people. she was so great with him. she took great care of our dogs while we were...
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395 pet care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $12.98/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0
Pet Care in Columbus, OH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 395 listed pet care
- Rylee M.
- Jan G.
- Myra T.
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $12.98 per hour as of January 2026. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
There are 395 pet care providers in Columbus, OH offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Columbus or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Columbus, OH such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Columbus, OH for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Columbus, OH such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Columbus, OH for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Columbus, OH, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Columbus, OH, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.