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Columbia, SC pet sitters

Trusted in-home pet care across Columbia's vibrant South Carolina capital neighborhoods — from Five Points and Shandon to Forest Acres, Vista, Rosewood, and University Hill. SC pet care backed by $20,000 vet coverage.

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Verified Columbia sitters

Why Petme in Columbia

What Makes Us Different?

Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina, offering a blend of state government activity, college-town energy, and a warm Southern climate — making it one of the South's most dynamic mid-size cities.

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See real photos, posts, and daily updates from sitters before you book. Follow their journey with other pets, read authentic reviews from real pet parents.

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Highly Motivated Sitters

Our sitters keep more of what they earn: lowest fees in the market. Plus, they're the only ones who benefit from cashbacks. Happy sitters = happy pets.

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Petme Protection Plan

Every booking is backed by up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage. Peace of mind included with every reservation, no extra cost.

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Pet Sitting in Columbia: Why Local Owners Choose Petme

Traditional Pet Sitting Services in Columbia

Pet owners in Columbia have faced these challenges with other platforms:

  • Columbia pet owners had few options beyond expensive boarding kennels far from Five Points
  • No way to find a trusted neighbor sitter in Shandon or Forest Acres with verified reviews
  • Weekend trips meant stressful kennel stays far from the Congaree River
  • No financial protection existed if a pet was injured near Sesquicentennial State Park

Verified Pet Sitters in Columbia on Petme

Here is how Petme connects you with trusted pet sitters across Columbia:

  • Petme connects Columbia families with verified pet sitters and real community reviews
  • Coverage from Five Points and Shandon to Forest Acres, Vista, Rosewood, and into Lexington and Irmo
  • Every booking includes $20,000 vet protection—South Carolina Midlands care with professional standards
  • The Columbia Petme community shares photos from Sesquicentennial State Park, Riverbanks Zoo trails, and the Congaree greenway

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Dog Walking$15$30/walk
Drop-In Visit$15$25/visit
Boarding$35$75/night
House Sitting$45$85/night
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Columbia, SC.

How much does pet sitting cost in Columbia?
Columbia pet sitters typically charge $21–$40 per night for boarding, $13–$23 per walk, and $46–$76 per day for house sitting. Competitive rates in the Midlands region.
Do Columbia pet sitters come to my home?
Yes. House sitting and drop-in visits mean your pet never leaves their comfortable Columbia home.
Which Columbia neighborhoods have pet sitters?
Petme has pet sitters across Five Points, Shandon, Forest Acres, Vista, Rosewood, Eau Claire, Downtown Columbia, and University Hill, and into Lexington and Irmo.
What if my pet needs a vet while I'm away?
Every Petme booking includes the Protection Plan with up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage — peace of mind for every Columbia pet owner.

Pet sitting in Columbia, SC

Columbia is South Carolina's capital city and home to the University of South Carolina, with a large and diverse pet-owning community in Five Points, Shandon, Forest Acres, Vista, and Rosewood.

Petme connects Columbia pet owners with local sitters who offer boarding, house sitting, walking, drop-in visits, and daycare with zero booking fees.

Whether your dog loves Sesquicentennial State Park or your cat prefers staying home in Shandon, Columbia sitters provide attentive Southern hospitality.

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