Dog Boarding in Ararat, VA
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1. Jenny G.
“I was so happy and satisfied with Jenny’s service I knew our Harley was in good hands, she sent videos and was always very reassuring that our little guy was ok and will definitely be using her services from here on out… THANK YOU SO MUCH for making sure we knew all was ok and enjoyed our vacation”
2. Elizabeth & Nick S.
“First time I left my pup and Elizabeth sent me photos where my pup looked happy wonderf people I would definitely let them watch her again and would recommend them Thank you both for caring for my pup”
3. Erica H.
“I couldn’t recommend Erica enough! I had a last minute out of town trip, and she was happy to accommodate. When we met, it was clear she genuinely loves animals and knew exactly how to care for my pup. She provided regular updates and pictures of all the fun Norman and the other pups were having. He is a high energy dog, and her place was the perfect spot for him to get out and exercise! She truly went above and beyond and I will definitely be booking with her again in the future. Thank you, Erica, for taking care of Norman while I was away!”
4. Tulasi K.
“They were great! I received daily updates with pictures, which I appreciated. It was so nice knowing she was well taken care of while I was away. I will definitely use them again.”
5. Lisa & Steve B.
“Steve and Lisa provided many photos and videos during our pup’s stay. They have two dogs that are very dog and human friendly. They have LOTS of laying places and toys. We will contact them again when we need to board our dog again.”
6. Bryce A.
“Bryce was gracious and communicative. I would recommend him to anyone.”
7. Heather & Andrew J.
“Heather was amazing! She watched Barley during our wedding weekend, and she sent us lots of photos and updates so we knew we didn’t have to worry about him during an important weekend.”
8. Andrea F.
“Can't say enough good things about Andrea. She is so nice, accommodating, and did a great job taking care of Mella. Throughout Mella's stay, Andrea sent pictures and gave constant updates. She was respectful of Mella's new feeding schedule and potty routine. She also took Mella on several walks throughout the day which I really appreciated! She made the whole boarding process so simple. I will definitely be using Andrea again and would recommend her to anyone!”
9. Jessica L.
“Jessica did a fabulous job watching Bebop, and I will absolutely book her again in the future. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional throughout, and I never had a doubt that she was giving my special friend her full attention. I am usually apprehensive about letting a "stranger" watch him, but Jessica made me feel at ease. She sent plenty of awesome pictures and Bebop came back in top form, with little to no residual anxiety from the experience of having been cruelly abandoned by his papa. Thank you so much, Jessica!”
10. Alyssa T.
“I highly recommend Alyssa T. as a dog-sitter on Rover. She took in my cavachon Merry for a week over the Christmas holidays, and she and her family treated Merry like a princess! I received daily updates and photos which made me feel so at ease as I had never left Merry for so long before. I also received a short video of Merry and the family's dog playing, and I knew Merry was having a wonderful time!”
11. Sarah & Shawn W.
“Sarah and Shawn are THE BEST. They welcomed Cooper with open arms and treated him as their own. This was my first time leaving Cooper with anyone else and I was a little nervous, but Sarah sent updates and pictures throughout the day, which I really appreciated and it calmed my nerves. I definitely recommend Sarah and Shawn to anyone else looking for dog daycare or boarding. Cooper will definitely be back!”
12. Ida M.
“Ida is a huge animal lover. She's attentive and works hard to always do a good job. Being dedicated to her work, any animal and family would be lucky to have her as a caregiver. Very responsible.”
13. Karyssa & Michael T.
“Karyssa’s was the BEST dog watcher for our sweet pup! She is incredibly caring and loving and responsible. 10/10. She’s the best! I would recommend her again and again!”
14. Amanda P.
“Amanda did a great job taking care of our pup! Loved getting pics regularly to see how he was doing since it's been a long time since he's stayed with someone other than family. Amanda took care of Blitz like he was family too.”
15. Julie G.
“I needed someone to watch my poodle, Daisy. She is very shy but warmed up to Julie and her dogs rather quickly. Her house is safe and her dogs are very well taken care of so I could tell I found the right person. I will definitely be using Julie again when I need someone to watch Daisy.”
16. Crystal L.
“Crystal is the pet whisperer! She is naturally good with all animals. My two pups absolutely love her. Every time she has cared for them I know they’ll be taken care of. I personally have a dog with really bad separation anxiety. Every time he has seen Crystal he interacts with her as if she’s apart of the family. In the past she’s cared for my animals when my Husband was in the hospital. She went above and beyond caring for them. I trust her with my animals 100%”
17. Shannon M.
“Wonderful! My dog, Ara, has never been much of a “dog’s dog” but she gets along great with Shannon’s dogs! Shannon’s German Shepherd-Mateo-is the first dog I’ve ever seen Ara play with. I trust Shannon with my pets any day.”
18. Emile R.
“Such a caring individual, very selfless gives her own dogs the best care. Her dogs are her kids so she understands how important pets are to animal lovers for she is one as well! They would be in the best hands! 10/10 would give her the opportunity!”
19. Joshua W.
About: I have took care of cats for 10 years and dogs 18 years will love taking care of them do you have any questions don't hesitate to ask I'm currently doing this part time I work a full-time Monday through Friday from 5:00am to 1:30 p.m. God bless you all. Happy to help. I would definitely make sure your cats or dogs are safe and take care of. I'll for all in any kind of services be glad to take care .
20. Danytza S.
“I can not say how thankful we have such an amazing doggie and cat sitter. She takes her time with my babies and follows my instructions . She is very reliable . I promise you will not regret your decision on contacting her .”
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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 Ararat.
Rover makes it easy to find Ararat 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.