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Pet sitting in Columbia,
done properly.

Columbia is the heart of South Carolina and home to the University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, and the Congaree National Park gateway. Petme has background-checked sitters ready across Five Points, Forest Acres, Harbison, and the Vista. Whether your dog needs a boarder or walks on the Three Rivers Greenway, every booking includes up to $20,000 in vet fee protection and earns cashback.

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Stats based on Petme platform data.

$20,000
Vet protection
per booking, always
0%
Owner service fee
not a cent on top
Cashback
Every booking
the more you book the more you earn

Verified Columbia sitters

The smarter way to book pet sitting in Columbia, SC

Two features that make every Petme booking better for you.

Cashback on every Columbia, SC booking

Each Petme booking in Columbia, SC adds cashback to your balance automatically. Whether you arrange a boarder in Forest Acres, a house sitter in Harbison, or a dog walker on the Three Rivers Greenway, your balance grows with every stay.

Every stay earns automatically

0% platform fee for Columbia, SC pet owners

Petme charges Columbia, SC pet owners nothing in service fees. The price your sitter sets is the exact price you pay at checkout. No booking surcharge, no hidden markup. Transparent Palmetto State pricing.

What you see is what you pay

Booking a pet sitter in Columbia takes minutes

Search your area

Browse background checked, vetted sitters near your postcode in Columbia. Filter by service, pet type, availability and price.

Message and confirm

Send a free message, ask questions, and arrange a meet-and-greet. Book when you're ready. No commitment until you confirm.

Pay securely, earn cashback

Payment is held securely and released to the sitter after the stay. You automatically earn cashback, and every booking is covered by vet protection.

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Common questions about pet sitting in Columbia

How much does pet sitting cost in Columbia, SC?
Columbia, SC is an affordable Midlands market. Dog boarding typically runs $20 to $40 per night, house sitting $26 to $50 per night, drop-in visits $9 to $15, and dog walking $12 to $22 per walk. Petme charges owners 0% in platform fees.
Are Petme sitters in Columbia, SC background checked?
Yes. Every sitter on Petme completes ID verification and a background check before listing. All confirmed bookings include up to $20,000 in vet fee protection at no extra cost.
What pet sitting services are available in Columbia, SC?
Columbia sitters offer boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy daycare. Many sitters know the Three Rivers Greenway, Finlay Park, Riverbanks Zoo trails, and the Congaree National Park entrance nearby. Services cover dogs, cats, and small animals.
Which Columbia neighborhoods and areas have sitters?
Petme has sitters across Five Points, Forest Acres, Harbison, the Vista, and into Lexington, Irmo, and Cayce. Enter your address to find sitters nearest to you.
Can I book a same-day pet sitter in Columbia, SC?
Yes. There is no minimum notice requirement on Petme. Same-day availability is common in Columbia. Confirming a booking takes under two minutes.

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