Dog Boarding in Alton
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1. Shannon R.


“First time using Rover, and it was a great experience! Shannon is quick to respond and easy to work with. She gave updates and I could tell my pup had fun! Very convenient service. Will use again!”




2. EBONY Y.

“This was Khloe’s first time ever being away from home. I wasn’t nervous for Khloe because she is very sweet & pretty much loves everyone! Ebony was super good with her. Communication was perfect. Khloe seemed to have a really good time. I would definitely recommend Ebony to watch over your fur baby! If ever needed again, I would most definitely go back to her! 10 out of 10!”


3. Truess F.

“Phenomenal job. Looked and cared deeply over my dog. Kept me updated and had her at her happiest. I will definitely be using Truess again for future bookings.”


4. Chelsea O.

“Chelsea was amazing with Duece. Didn't have any issues with drop off times and pick up. No issues what so ever and will be using Chelsea going forward. She sent videos and updates which I really appreciate. Very reliable and a very nice person in general.”


5. Raina G.

“Raina was great with our fur baby. She sent us updates everyday. Raina was also flexible and understanding of our situation since we were leaving town for an extended period. Thank you so much Raina. I will use her again in the future.”




6. Katie V.


“Katie is amazing ! Super kind , friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Constant updates with pictures of our pup . Quick to respond to any text or phone call and just all around amazing experience . We were able to enjoy our trip knowing our puppy is being well taken care of . I highly recommend her and will be using her any time I travel .”


7. Angela B.
“My mom does very well with animals. She always been the dog type she will make sure that your fluffy loved ones have food , toys, beds ect. She built a doggie play ground like in the backyard and would love to introduce other animals to the park. My mom loves and treats any animal from a bird to a beautiful puppy with respect with the proper resources to get through the day.”


8. Laronna V.

“Laronna always such good care of our Ari. He gets so excited when we are nearing her house. So nice to have a good pet sitter that we can rely on.”


9. Reba G.

“Couldn’t ask for a better dogsitter. Reba is our new go-to! She treated our babies like her own, her space is absolutely perfect for dogs, she gave plenty of updates, and our dogs came back to us happy, well-rested, and calm. Couldn’t recommend more! ❤️❤️❤️”


10. Jennifer C.


“Jennifer is the best dog sitter I've ever met! She cared for my furry kids like they were her own. She sent daily updates and pictures. I could tell they were happy and comfortable. I didn't worry at all while I was gone because I knew they were in great hands. I'm so thankful I thought of rover.com and found Jennifer!”


11. Rachael and Joe L.


“As always, they took great care of my furball. He had a good time playing with "the wolf pack". And the humans communicated well and were flexible, as always.”


12. Kristin D.

“Kristin did a great job taking care of my dog. She communicates well, shared photos/video during the boarding period, and was flexible with pick-up/drop-off times. I will rebook with her next time I’m heading out of town.”


13. Damica F.

“Damica was great at communicating and sending pictures and updates. It was very easy to work with her and I had peace of mind leaving my dog with her. Totally recommend.”


14. Leah L.

“Leah was great she send me pictures of Hershey the whole stay and her communication was on point as well. Hershey had 1 accident while he was there. We communicate about what could have made him have an accident and she was just overall great about the whole situation and the whole day.I will book her again whenever”


15. Ivy S.


“They were great!!! She kept me updated with pictures. This was my first time leaving Bella so I didn't know how she would behave. When I picked her up, I was surprised that she was ready to leave!! She had so much fun.”


16. Tammie S.

“Pepper enjoyed his stay with Tammie and her hubby. Super friendly and caring folks. Pepper loved roaming around in the backyard and the companionship of their sweet doggie.”


17. Tami B.

“Tami was absolutely fantastic! It was our first time using Rover and she made us feel so comfortable leaving our dogs with her all weekend. She updated us with photos and loved our dogs like they were her own! We will definitely be going back to her!”


18. Lindsey M.

“Lindsey is really awesome! Fast communication, really taking good care of Pepsi! Pepsi have a great time with her. Would definitely recommend her!”


19. Avi I.


“We are so happy with Luna's stay with Avi. Avi kept us up to date and sent us lots of pictures. It made me feel better knowing our Luna was being well taken care of while we were out of town. I honestly don't think Luna wanted to come home! We will definitely be hiring Avi in the future.”


20. Joy M.

“My dog stayed with Joy for a couple days. Joy was very communicative and the dog had a great stay. I would happily leave him with her again.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Alton on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 731 sitters provided dog boarding in Alton. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 94% of Alton dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Alton have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Alton.
Rover makes it easy to find Alton 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
There are 731 dog boarding sitters in Alton on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Alton, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 95% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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.
