Dog Boarding in Alki, Seattle, WA
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“Our dog is super shy when first meeting people so we're always anxious to leave him, but Kristina made us feel very much at ease! You can tell that she loves dogs and enjoys taking care of them as if they were her own. They get to go for long walks and warm up to her quickly. Would not hesitate to recommend or book Kristina again!”
“Rachael took such good care of my dog, Pippin. She was very patient and attentive which is much needed for this older dog. Great communication and very reliable too!”
“Kevin and Kandice were great. Our dog unexpectedly ended up in a cone with some additional medications and a toy ban the week before his stay and they took it in stride! Skippy had a great time with lots of walks, cuddles, and sniffing adventures despite his new limitations. They were flexible and communicated well with lots of pictures. Will book again!”
“Brenda took wonderful care of our dog, Zelda, during our 4 day trip. Zelda can be a finicky eater and also chews up paper, so leaving her with a caring and attentive Rover really helps us be able to travel with ease. Zelda did great under Brenda's care, and came home happy and healthy. I definitely recommend booking with Brenda and will rebook in the future! Thank you so much!”
“Chelsea was an amazing dog sitter! She took great care of our pug and provided many updates and pictures throughout the weekend. We are so happy we found her and will definitely be using her services again.”
“Super experience for us - and Tilly! Erin and Kevin are perfectly set up to take care of dogs, the proximity to Alki beach is a fun added bonus. They were very communicative, flexible and clearly dog lovers. A great experience all around!”
“Debra took such good care of our pup. Cricket can be a bit nervous in new situations but Debra put her at ease very quickly. They took long walks which Cricket loves. We got lots of photos and reports on how everything was going. We also appreciated the effort Debra took to be as prepared as possible for the things that would make our dog’s stay easy for everyone. She’s a gem!”
“I’ve booked them several times for two dogs. I could tell my fur babies get a lot of love and affection in their home (e.g., cuddling on the sofa together). They are highly responsive, friendly, stay connected with photos, and accommodating. I’m so glad l have a reliable sitter close to me. I can always count on them if they are available.”
“Melissa & Allan were excellent dog sitters! She gave me constant updates and made my puppy feel super comfortable in their home. They have a great area set up in their home for dogs to free roam within safely. They gave my Stella lots of attention and cuddles! Even took her to the park to play and get some energy out. 10/10 recommend booking with them!”
“Gregg was wonderful at caring for our dog Koda over the weekend! He was easy to communicate with prior to Koda's stay -- we set up a meet-and-greet to make sure they were a good fit, and he took notes to make sure he understood Koda's needs and quirks. During her weekend at his home, he sent great photos and updates to show they were both enjoying each others' company. Koda seemed really happy and well cared-for, and we would look forward to having Gregg watch Koda again in the future. Thanks so much!”
“Diane was absolutely fantastic! She responded very quickly. We were able to meet before our booking and I knew right away that she would be wonderful. She has a calm, welcoming, and loving personality. While we were gone, she sent us lots of pictures and updates. I knew Teddy was happy to be with her. Diane was flexible when it came to pick up and drop off. She always seemed cheerful to watch Teddy. I would definitely recommend Diane for all services and I hope she will be available next time we have to go out town! Thank you Diane!”
“Maria went above and beyond in every possible way to care for our dog, Biscuit. She did a thorough meet and greet and read through all of my lengthy instructions for him to ensure she understood his quirks and felt confident going into his stay. She sent thorough updates with photos throughout his stay, and he honestly looked so calm, happy and at peace with her. Her love for dogs and attention to detail make her the perfect pet sitter. We will certainly be booking with Maria again!”
“Finding someone new to watch your pup isn't an easy thing, but we are SO glad we found Julia (and Yoda)! As soon as we had our meat and greet, I knew she was a keeper. It's obvious how much she loves and cares for her own dog and she did just the same with our pup. Julia is communicative, outgoing, kind, responsive and was great about lots of walks, play time and cuddles. Thank you so much for taking such good care. We look forward to seeing you and Yoda again!”
“Mimi was great at communication and had a lovely space for my dogs to play. Her own dog and another dog from daycare wore out my 2 little fur babies and from the pictures and videos I received, it was clear they had a great time. I would rebook without and concern and highly recommend.”
“Melanie was great with Nola and helped me out by accepting a last minute booking. She was also so kind when I was caught in traffic and late picking up my dog. This was our second time with Melanie, and I would definitely recommend her to everyone.”
“We were nervous leaving Dolly for the first time after adopting her a few months ago, but Matt put our minds at ease by sharing tons of pics and videos. Dolly had an amazing time playing with the other dogs and came home exhausted and so happy! It’s clear that Matt takes great care of all of the dogs he watches and they love being there. We will definitely rebook with Matt the next time we travel!”
“Catherine was so wonderful with Pip! Sent lots of photos and updated us on all their activities. They did plenty of walking and playing! Catherine also knew the perfect times to take Pip outside to avoid crowds and other dogs. Highly recommend Catherine!”
“Sean was excellent with Juice (our dog). We met in a park and Juice immediately connected with both Sean and his dog. Sean communicated and sent pics and videos of Juice and took very good care of him. I'd highly recommend Sean and Juice did not want to leave him and his place :) Narsi”
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Kristina L.Star Sitter
“Our dog is super shy when first meeting people so we're always anxious to leave him, but Kristina made us feel very much at ease! You can tell that she loves dogs and enjoys taking care of them as if they were her own. They get to go for long walks and warm up to her quickly. Would not hesitate to recommend or book Kristina again!”
Rachael D.Star Sitter
“Rachael took such good care of my dog, Pippin. She was very patient and attentive which is much needed for this older dog. Great communication and very reliable too!”
Kevin T.
Star Sitter
“Kevin and Kandice were great. Our dog unexpectedly ended up in a cone with some additional medications and a toy ban the week before his stay and they took it in stride! Skippy had a great time with lots of walks, cuddles, and sniffing adventures despite his new limitations. They were flexible and communicated well with lots of pictures. Will book again!”
Brenda W.Star Sitter
“Brenda took wonderful care of our dog, Zelda, during our 4 day trip. Zelda can be a finicky eater and also chews up paper, so leaving her with a caring and attentive Rover really helps us be able to travel with ease. Zelda did great under Brenda's care, and came home happy and healthy. I definitely recommend booking with Brenda and will rebook in the future! Thank you so much!”
Chelsea J.Star Sitter
“Chelsea was an amazing dog sitter! She took great care of our pug and provided many updates and pictures throughout the weekend. We are so happy we found her and will definitely be using her services again.”
Erin & Kevin K.Star Sitter
“Super experience for us - and Tilly! Erin and Kevin are perfectly set up to take care of dogs, the proximity to Alki beach is a fun added bonus. They were very communicative, flexible and clearly dog lovers. A great experience all around!”
Debra T.Star Sitter
“Debra took such good care of our pup. Cricket can be a bit nervous in new situations but Debra put her at ease very quickly. They took long walks which Cricket loves. We got lots of photos and reports on how everything was going. We also appreciated the effort Debra took to be as prepared as possible for the things that would make our dog’s stay easy for everyone. She’s a gem!”
Danielle & Joy M.Star Sitter
“I’ve booked them several times for two dogs. I could tell my fur babies get a lot of love and affection in their home (e.g., cuddling on the sofa together). They are highly responsive, friendly, stay connected with photos, and accommodating. I’m so glad l have a reliable sitter close to me. I can always count on them if they are available.”
Melissa & Allan L.Star Sitter
“Melissa & Allan were excellent dog sitters! She gave me constant updates and made my puppy feel super comfortable in their home. They have a great area set up in their home for dogs to free roam within safely. They gave my Stella lots of attention and cuddles! Even took her to the park to play and get some energy out. 10/10 recommend booking with them!”
Lara G.
“Lara has been taking great care of Mocha when I'm away! She comes back a happy dog and absolutely loves Lara's yard and family. I highly recommend Lara as a pet sitter.”
Gregg M.
“Gregg was wonderful at caring for our dog Koda over the weekend! He was easy to communicate with prior to Koda's stay -- we set up a meet-and-greet to make sure they were a good fit, and he took notes to make sure he understood Koda's needs and quirks. During her weekend at his home, he sent great photos and updates to show they were both enjoying each others' company. Koda seemed really happy and well cared-for, and we would look forward to having Gregg watch Koda again in the future. Thanks so much!”
Diane H.Star Sitter
“Diane was absolutely fantastic! She responded very quickly. We were able to meet before our booking and I knew right away that she would be wonderful. She has a calm, welcoming, and loving personality. While we were gone, she sent us lots of pictures and updates. I knew Teddy was happy to be with her. Diane was flexible when it came to pick up and drop off. She always seemed cheerful to watch Teddy. I would definitely recommend Diane for all services and I hope she will be available next time we have to go out town! Thank you Diane!”
Maria L.
“Maria went above and beyond in every possible way to care for our dog, Biscuit. She did a thorough meet and greet and read through all of my lengthy instructions for him to ensure she understood his quirks and felt confident going into his stay. She sent thorough updates with photos throughout his stay, and he honestly looked so calm, happy and at peace with her. Her love for dogs and attention to detail make her the perfect pet sitter. We will certainly be booking with Maria again!”
Julia B.Star Sitter
“Finding someone new to watch your pup isn't an easy thing, but we are SO glad we found Julia (and Yoda)! As soon as we had our meat and greet, I knew she was a keeper. It's obvious how much she loves and cares for her own dog and she did just the same with our pup. Julia is communicative, outgoing, kind, responsive and was great about lots of walks, play time and cuddles. Thank you so much for taking such good care. We look forward to seeing you and Yoda again!”
MImi H.Star Sitter
“Mimi was great at communication and had a lovely space for my dogs to play. Her own dog and another dog from daycare wore out my 2 little fur babies and from the pictures and videos I received, it was clear they had a great time. I would rebook without and concern and highly recommend.”
Melanie J.
“Melanie was great with Nola and helped me out by accepting a last minute booking. She was also so kind when I was caught in traffic and late picking up my dog. This was our second time with Melanie, and I would definitely recommend her to everyone.”
Matt B.Star Sitter
“We were nervous leaving Dolly for the first time after adopting her a few months ago, but Matt put our minds at ease by sharing tons of pics and videos. Dolly had an amazing time playing with the other dogs and came home exhausted and so happy! It’s clear that Matt takes great care of all of the dogs he watches and they love being there. We will definitely rebook with Matt the next time we travel!”
Catherine K.Star Sitter
“Catherine was so wonderful with Pip! Sent lots of photos and updated us on all their activities. They did plenty of walking and playing! Catherine also knew the perfect times to take Pip outside to avoid crowds and other dogs. Highly recommend Catherine!”
Ginger M.
“Ginger was great with our dog: sent lots of photos and’ took him on walks. She was flexible and professional and we were very happy with her care.”
Sean H.Star Sitter
“Sean was excellent with Juice (our dog). We met in a park and Juice immediately connected with both Sean and his dog. Sean communicated and sent pics and videos of Juice and took very good care of him. I'd highly recommend Sean and Juice did not want to leave him and his place :) Narsi”
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Alki dog parents share their Rover experiences
Michelle took care of my black labrador mix recently for about three weeks, a repeat booking. At my request, I received regular updates via text pictures. My dog received lots of attention during his stay. Lots of walks, stick fetching, and swimming adventures. When I picked him up, he was very soft (clearly lots of swimming) and very happy. Without reservation, I would recommend Michelle for dog care in the future.
Erin was absolutely amazing with our dog, Zeus! From the moment we dropped him off, we felt completely at ease knowing he was in good hands. She went above and beyond especially since he has separation anxiety, but kept us updated with photos and messages, and it was clear Zeus was having a great time. He came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter—highly recommend Erin and will definitely book with her again!
Kevin and Kandice were fantastic! Our little pup is pretty reactive generally but they clearly know how to work with dogs and put him at ease right away. They were great communicators, were able to be flexible about pickup time, and just overall exceeded our expectations on every front. We will definitely call them again!
Gregg was wonderful at caring for our dog Koda over the weekend! He was easy to communicate with prior to Koda's stay -- we set up a meet-and-greet to make sure they were a good fit, and he took notes to make sure he understood Koda's needs and quirks. During her weekend at his home, he sent great photos and updates to show they were both enjoying each others' company. Koda seemed really happy and well cared-for, and we would look forward to having Gregg watch Koda again in the future. Thanks so much!
Eileen is the best pet sitter ever! She is the perfect person you can trust to watch your little fur baby! 🫶🏽 Great communication throughout the whole boarding process and she always kept us updated with photos included 😊We won’t hesitate to rebook again in the future. Thank you so much for caring for our Sperg! 🩵
Sherry is a wonderful pet sitter! Trickey had such a good time with her. She sent me regular updates and photos while I was in Ecuador. She will be taking care of Trickey whenever I go on vacation. I highly recommend her and I feel incredibly lucky to have chosen her to take care of him.
I had a fantastic experience with Vicky as my dog sitter! She was extremely easy to communicate with and always responded quickly, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. She was also very flexible and kindly accommodated some last-minute additional days, which I really appreciated. Throughout the stay, Vicky provided multiple daily updates along with professional-looking photos of Riley that made me feel confident he was in great hands. Riley also made a new bestie, Mushroom. during his stay and couldn't have been happier. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!
This is the second time we have had Ricco take care of our Yorkie! Our little guy was well loved and cared for during his visit with them. They sent updates everyday day and photos of their time with him. Although he was excited to see me when I picked him up, I could see he had made himself right at home in their home. Highly recommend!!
Maria went above and beyond in every possible way to care for our dog, Biscuit. She did a thorough meet and greet and read through all of my lengthy instructions for him to ensure she understood his quirks and felt confident going into his stay. She sent thorough updates with photos throughout his stay, and he honestly looked so calm, happy and at peace with her. Her love for dogs and attention to detail make her the perfect pet sitter. We will certainly be booking with Maria again!
Chelsea was absolutely amazing!! She was extremely communicative, sent lots of photo updates and took such wonderful care of our dog, Bubbles! Highly recommend Chelsea to anyone looking for a sweet, attentive and responsible pet sitter. Will absolutely use Chelsea in the future!
Brittney took great care of our pup! He had a last minute toe injury and she was great with administering medication and accommodating his needs for minimal exercise and a cone 24/7. He returned very happy. Her response time was always really quick before and during his visit. We highly recommend her and will return when we need another sitter.
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