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Sitter Profile Image: DeRee C.
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DeRee C.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charleston, TN, 37310

“Deree and her husband were wonderful with our English bulldog, Parker! She’s not even a year old, so it meant a lot knowing they took extra care with her and paid attention to her needs as she can be very hyper at times and needs some re direction. I felt completely at ease the entire time knowing she was in such good hands. I forgot to pack enough food for the second day, and they stepped in without hesitation to make sure she was fed and well taken care of, which I really appreciated. Their yard is nice and fully fenced in, making it a safe and fun space for the dogs to play. Parker clearly had a great time she slept the entire day when she got home! Thank you so much for taking such great care of our girl. We will definitely be using you again!”

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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
25 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Athens, TN, 37303

“I was afraid my doggies wouldn't wanna come home, they had such a good time! Lyndsey was great and sent me multiple pictures each day. definitely will use her again in the future”

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Sitter Profile Image: Denita M.
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Denita M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 245 reviews
70 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Spring City, TN, 37381

“Denita always does a great job with our doggo! He gets to play his little heart out with the other dogs and has a blast! He is always so exhausted from the fun he had which is an added bonus for us lol! We have used her for every vacation we go on and will continue to do so!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Hayden & Tiffany P.
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Hayden & Tiffany P.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Athens, TN, 37303

“WE had them care for our 2 dogs for 9 nights due to us traveling to Chicago for a medical procedure for my husband. We received text and pic updates that made us feel good about knowing that our dogs are in good care. Thank you for everything that you did to make our boys feel at ease and comfortable during their stay. Marty & Olga”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tatum P.
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Tatum P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Rockwood, TN, 37854

“Tatum was great! If we need someone to watch Leroy again in this area, we will certainly take him to Tatum again. We recommend her highly: great communication, flexibile, and our fur baby was safe and happy there.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon H.
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Shannon H.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
20 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Englewood, TN, 37329

“Shannon was loving and caring towards our pups. She sent daily pictures and even gathered the babies a bath before we picked them up. So happy with her service and care.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sharon D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Dayton, TN, 37321

“Our dogs were given so much love over the last week. One of our pups had an upset tummy in the middle of the week and she kept us updated. She sent us pictures and I'm so thankful that I know they got lots of attention. We already another trip booked using them and a 3rd will be booked soon. Thanks for loving on my babies ❤️ Amy P.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsay M.
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Lindsay M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Cleveland, TN, 37323

“highly recommend Lindsay!! excellent communication, super flexible and took excellent care of Yani Yani was super calm when I picked her up!!! Thanks again!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan K.
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Meghan K.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Vonore, TN, 37885

“We prayed about our dogs safety, comfort and care while we were gone during spring break. Meghan has been God’s good gift to us and our pup! So happy to have found a great caregiver and home!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maddie V.
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Maddie V.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 124 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Maryville, TN, 37801

“Maddie was so welcoming and helpful taking time to introduce me and my dogs to her boarding facility. The small intimate kennel is limited to 5 or 6 dogs. Everything was clean and organized. The interior was air conditioned nice and cool. Maddie assured me she has the heart of a dog mom and years of training to handle in any situation.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katelyn D.
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Katelyn D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
15 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Cleveland, TN, 37323

“We cannot say enough about Katelyn and how she took such excellent care of our Charlie. She treated him like he was her own baby. She sent us so many pictures so we felt great while we were away. I cannot thank her enough! Charlie definitely fell in love with her. When we came today to get him, he seemed sad to leave her. Charlie obviously had a wonderful time! We will never trust anyone to care for Charlie except Katelyn in the future. And I know Charlie will be looking forward to being with her too!! If you want to feel comfortable leaving your baby with someone while you are away I highly recommend Katelyn. She is the real deal!!! Kathleen Calabrese”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brittany F.
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Brittany F.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 81 reviews
27 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Cleveland, TN, 37312

“We use Brittany on a regular basis and feel blessed that we found her and her husband. It's so nice to be able to go on our trips and know our fur baby is being taken care of so well.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren G.
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Lauren G.
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$55
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16 years of experience
Englewood, TN, 37329

About: Hi! I am Lauren Elizabeth. I spent 8+ years as a Veterinary Technician before moving into Animal Training & Behavior. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with the CCPDT and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. I am also an AKC Evaluator. We have a beautiful 24 acre Farm in Englewood, Tennessee - and I spend most of my days every day here (who wouldn’t?) I am educated, experienced, compassionate and have a strong background in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Training & Behavior, allowing me to provide a cozy, enriching, and nurturing environment for your pets! I am a Dog Trainer and work from home. I am always here. I have a beautiful 24 acre Farm in Englewood and only have a select number of pets at any given time so every single one can get the time and individual attention they absolutely deserve! As a Trainer myself, I place a strong emphasis on doing everything with a “training” mentality - and bettering the lives of the animals in my care. We do a lot of walks, enriching games and mini training sessions, and even do meal times out of fun puzzle feeders and foraging toys! I want pets to look forward to coming here and owners to be able to really relax and enjoy their vacations! ☀️ Safety is a huge priority! This is why I only have a select number of pets in my care at any given time. I want to make sure every pet receives dedicated time and attention. I only walk on-leash or provide potty breaks in supervised, fenced areas (some exceptions for pets in training with me). I do lots of fun and exciting games and am always looking for ways to make the day more exciting!

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Anna M.
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$45
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5 years of experience
Calhoun, TN, 37309

About: I have experience with pets of all ages, including energetic puppies who need consistency, basic training reinforcement, and lots of playtime, as well as senior pets who may need a slower pace, medication, or extra care and comfort. I’m very attentive to routines and will stick closely to your pet’s normal schedule to help reduce stress. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I love being outside and spending time with animals. I enjoy going on walks, playing outside, and making sure pets feel comfortable and cared for while their owners are away. When caring for pets in my home or a client’s home, I focus on keeping their routine as normal and comfortable as possible. I make sure they get plenty of attention, playtime, and exercise throughout the day. I follow the owner’s instructions closely for feeding schedules, walks, medications if needed, and any specific care instructions. I also make sure pets feel safe and relaxed by giving them lots of love, supervision, and a calm environment. I enjoy being outside, so walks and outdoor play are something I really enjoy doing with dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia F.
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Cynthia F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 years of experience
Benton, TN, 37307

“Cynthia is a 10/10 Trusted Sitter. If I could give her over 5 stars on Rover, I most certainly would without hesitation. The ‘start to end’ booking process was seamless and she was excellent to communicate with. She was beyond accommodating and all I needed to really know upon pick up was how my Tegan behaved. She did not want to leave Cynthia’s side which was a GREAT sign. Thank you Cynthia and Miles for opening your new, clean home to Tegan and spending time with her. Having to travel often for work doesn’t make it easy leaving my dog daughter behind but knowing she’s in good hands with you and close by, makes a world of a difference. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for having this service as an option here in Polk County, TN!!! Looking forward to our next Rover boarding with you in a couple of weeks!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Wendy W.
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Wendy W.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cleveland, TN, 37312

“Wendy was absolutely amazing with Remington, and he was very happy with her, and her family. If anyone needs a dog sitter I highly recommend Wendy, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Wendy. Remy thanks you too. ?❤️”

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Sitter Profile Image: Darlene D.
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Darlene D.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Benton, TN, 37307

“I cannot say enough good things about Darlene and her family. I left my 3 month old puppy Annie with them and I got pictures every day of her having the best time of her life! Their home is absolutely perfect for dogs and you can tell from talking to her that she absolutely loves them! Annie had playmates and wonderful care. It's like she went to puppy camp and I bet she cannot wait to go back!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Robyn L.
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Robyn L.
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$200
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Englewood, TN, 37329

“Great communication and photos! Very thankful for you watching cooper and keeping him safe and feeling love!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Adriana H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Cleveland, TN, 37312

About: Surrounding myself around pets has always given me serenity and peace. I worked at a dog resort where I fed, walked, played with, cleaned up after, and even had nap time with many dogs. I have studied dog behavior and group play through lessons given by my employment at the dog resort. I can administer medication and do my absolute best at following any requirements your fur baby needs! I have a friendly mini golden doodl), a playful toy Australian Shepherd, and two sweet cats whom I love to pieces! I also work from home and have a very flexible schedule. If you choose to get your baby taken care of by me, I will treat them like my own ❤️ I work from home and have a flexible schedule so they will have all of my attention! If they want it lol. I can also work around specific times you want your dog to eat, medication administered, etc. I have a fenced yard and two dogs that love to play! I can also provide a safe room and playpen for your dog to be in whenever I’m not home if that’s what they please!

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Ruth S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cleveland, TN, 37311

“Ruth and her husband provided excellent care for my dog while I was away. They have great knowledge about dogs and offered a wonderful home away from home for my pup. Highly recommended.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hayden and Tiffany were absolutely wonderful with Pippin! They kept me updated on every little thing throughout his stay, which gave me so much peace of mind. I never once had to worry about how he was doing because I knew he was in such good hands. They were attentive, caring, and treated Pippin like their own. I’m so grateful for the wonderful care they gave him and would absolutely trust them with Pippin again!

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Madison B.
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Thank you so so much for taking good care of my 4 legged side kick. She seemed so happy and well taking care of. (:

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Brittany C.
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Very responsive to text and keeping me updated. Very nice family that took great care of my pup. Thanks again Aric!

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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Athens on Rover is $29.96 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 77 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Athens. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

Sitters may also include daily walks in the neighborhood during your dog's boarding stay. You can also request photo and message updates throughout so you can see which local landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Athens home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Athens.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Athens sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in TN ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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