House Sitting Jobs in Columbus

House sitting jobs in Columbus, on your schedule

Owners near Short North and German Village want someone in the house while they travel. House sitting in Columbus runs $35 to $65 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $65
per night house sitting in Columbus
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Columbus

Columbus runs cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Sitters rinse road salt off paws between December and March, keep walks short in a deep freeze, and shift to early outings in July humidity.

When demand peaks

Ohio State move-in (late August) and move-out (spring) drive student-driven pet-care surges, layered on steady insurance and tech-sector travel. Boarding peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel window.

Know your Columbus areas

Most bookings cluster Short North to German Village. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Columbus

Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Boxer. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Columbus

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Columbus. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $65 per night

Drop-in visits

$15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Columbus areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Columbus come from neighborhoods like Short North, German Village, Clintonville, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Ohio requires no state pet-sitter licence. Columbus enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Ohio state and Columbus municipal income taxes.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Columbus

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Columbus

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Columbus.

Can I pick up house sitting jobs near me in Columbus?
The jobs come to you rather than the other way round. List the Columbus areas you can cover, and owners inside them send requests you are free to turn down.
Can I take dog walking jobs too, or only house sitting, in Columbus?
Both, if you want them. Your Columbus profile lists every service you offer with its own price, and owners request the one they need rather than a bundle.
Is this page for hiring a house sitter in Columbus or for working as one?
You are on the working side. House sitters use this page to publish what they charge in Columbus and pick up requests; owners who need house sitting search by address instead and book the sitter they like.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Columbus?
House sitting on Petme in Columbus runs $35 to $65 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is house sitting a good part time job in Columbus?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Columbus sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Columbus?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Columbus?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Short North or German Village. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Short North or German Village.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Columbus?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Columbus year-round, from Short North to German Village, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
Can I do house sitting jobs in Columbus at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
When is house sitting demand highest in Columbus?
Ohio State move-in (late August) and move-out (spring) drive student-driven pet-care surges, layered on steady insurance and tech-sector travel. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Columbus across the year. Columbus runs cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers.
What do I need to start house sitting in Columbus?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Columbus areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Columbus?
Owners in Columbus mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Boxer, rescue mixes. Saying on your profile which of those you have stayed with helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
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Dog walking jobs in Columbus

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Columbus

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Columbus

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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