Dog Boarding in 5th Sw, Charlottesville, VA
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Top rated 5th Sw dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Thanks to this sweet family for treating our doggo as apart of the their family. They took on a very last minute request from us, gave our dog the time of his life with park visits, and were constantly showing us pics. Very blessed to have found this sweet family. 10/10 recommend”

“Jesse & Emily treated my Angel like she’s a family. Angel was greatly taken care of, even made friends with Hazel and Nola (kids). We received daily updates and pictures. We’re forever grateful for this family.”

“Hannah was so great with Stella. Her experience with dogs made me feel very comfortable doing a last minute booking and she was communicative throughout my trip, providing updates on Stella. Stella has a tendency to be reactive and resource guard and it made me feel so much better knowing she was staying with someone with not only experience with these kinds of behaviors, but also a space to keep her separate if needed. Will definitely be booking with Hannah again!”

“We are regulars with Svitlana- my dog loves her, and she's fantastic! I get great photos and videos and I know my dog is getting great exercise. Thank you!”

“Hillary provided updates including photos and videos of my pup Daisy at a cadence that kept me worry free but was not excessive. Daisy came home happy and looked well cared for. Will definitely be a repeat customer.”

“Ava was great with Bailey and was attentive to my concerns of him getting out. She sent great photos and was very responsive. Will definitely book with her again!”

“Julie is great. I feel like she and her family treated my dogs like they were part of the family. She was good about sending me pictures and updates. I highly recommend her and plan on having her keep my dogs whenever I go out of town.”

“If I could give 10 stars I would! Such a great experience! Communication was incredible. We received several photos and updates every day. In every photo Jud looked relaxed and content. I highly recommend Mark and Daniel for boarding!”

“Second time Charlie stayed with Aly and he loved it! We received photos and updates several times a day. She took great care of him. Aly’s our go-to pet sitter!”

“Rebecca was so great! I had to leave my dog for the first time in Cville and she was so sweet with her updates and comforting of my dog who is scared of fireworks and many other things! He had lots of fun playing with her dogs in the big backyard!”

“Jani & Paul are just the best our dogs absolutely love them and are so relaxed at their place. They come home like nothing has happened. I so so grateful to have found them they're just perfect”

“Madison and Ryan watched my dog Moose when we were in town for a wedding, and they were phenomenal! They went above and beyond, providing lots of updates and photos. I felt so at ease when Moose was in their care. Highly recommend :)”

“Mariellen and Robert were wonderful! They sent daily updates with photos.They took Oakley on long walks and played games with him. He’s all tired out! Mariellen and Robert are good communicators and well organized. They left my house spotless. I will definitely call them again and recommend them to friends.”

“Accommodated a last-minute boarding request and was very flexible and responsive. We really appreciated her care and Mowgli‘s playfulness which helped our dog feel more comfortable. Would recommend!”

“Nadia was absolutely wonderful! We felt so lucky to have her watch our boy while we were out of town. Nadia kept us updated with photos and videos of what Tothy was doing while we were gone, giving us complete peace of mind. Nadia did a great job keeping Tothy entertained & exercised. It was clear upon picking him up that he had a wonderful time as well. We couldn't say better things about Nadia and will absolutely book her in the future. Tothy will certainly miss her until next time!”

“Caroline took great care of our boy while we were on a long vacation! We got tons of updates and pictures and our dog seemed happy and tired when we got back.”

Over 145 pet parents in 5th Sw have booked dog boarding
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in 5th Sw.
Rover makes it easy to find 5th Sw dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.




