Dog Boarding in Athens, VA
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“Amy did a wonderful job boarding my dog. She kept us posted with pictures/video so there was never a reason to be concerned. I highly recommend her.”


“Excellent! She is a very nice person that cares about animals and it shows. My dog had a great time at her house. She sent me pictures and videos and I am so grateful for the way she treated our dog. Thanks!!!”



“Amber is FANTASTIC! She’s incredibly professional and takes such good care of my fur baby! During Chase’s overnight visit she kept me updated on his emotional well-being (sending a pic of him smiling), how little or much he ate, and his potty breaks! Amber is the only sitter I trust with my pup! I highly recommend Amber!”


“Rebekah was a fantastic sitter! She sends frequent updates with photos of your pup, so you can rest assured that they are happy and safe ❤️ Jane requires almost constant human attention and goes outside every 2-3 hours. Rebekah meet all of her needs and more. Her facility is clean, inviting, and pup friendly. Will most definitely be booking again!!”


“From the moment I met Kathryn and her family during the meet and greet for my two pups, I knew they were in the best hands. The warm and welcoming environment they provided instantly put me at ease, and I could see how much they genuinely cared for animals. Throughout the dog sitting services, Kathryn went above and beyond to ensure my pups were comfortable, happy, and well taken care of. Her dedication and love for animals truly shone through in everything she did. I am so pleased/grateful for Kathryn's exceptional care and will definitely be utilizing her services again. I highly recommend Kathryn to anyone seeking a reliable, loving, and trustworthy pet sitter. Thank you for everything, Kathryn!”


“Connie was fabulous! This was the first time leaving our dog overnight. Connie responded to emails promptly. She sent us pictures and videos throughout the day! We could tell our fur baby was having a fun-filled time at Connie's house! When we picked up our fur baby she was happy and in great condition! We will most definitely be asking Connie to watch our dog again!”


“Heather was quick to answer messages and made the process very easy. My dog absolutely loved staying there and I will definitely be using Heather again when I need a dog sitter!”



“Cyndi was nothing short of amazing while taking care of our dog Birdie for a week! We were in constant communication as she sent me messages and pictures of her every morning and night. In all of the pictures, Birdie looked so comfortable and I know that Cyndi took care of our girl like her own!”


“Petey had a wonderful time and I am happy to have Jeanette look after him whenever we travel. She provided pictures of Petey during his stay and was waiting for us on her front porch. He made new puppy friends, met a little boy who loves him and now has new friends.”


“Phillip, Took extra special care of our fur baby. Very professional and always responded promptly regarding the well being of dog. Highly recommended! Definitely 5 stars easliy..*****”


“Great experience! Luna had a good time. She was having fun. And safe. Definitely coming back whenever needed. Great communication and best treatment.”


“Denton & Elizabeth were incredible! I have never left my two pups with anybody, so definitely was nervous! We got multiple updates each day along with pics and videos. Elizabeth was flexible with me and so so kind to my pups. They came home happy and clean! I now know I have a trusted person to leave my babies with I the future!!!!”


“Sonja and Phil did an excellent job looking after our fur babies and we will certainly be repeat customers. They shared multiple pics and updates daily, which set my mind at ease as I am always anxious about boarding them.”


“Denise treated my girls as family. I was so at ease while on vacation . She sent me weekly updates ( video and pictures ). I knew my babies were in good hands. Denise is very personable and friendly. We will definitely be using Denise again !!! She will love your furbabies as her own while she has them !”


“Tiffany, David, and the kids were absolutely amazing. We were a little nervous leaving our puppy Cooper with anyone since he was so young. when we came for the initial visit I was instantly at ease. All 3 kids played so well with him, they sent pictures of Cooper on walks, cuddling with the kids, and even took him on an adventure to a soccer game! We could not have asked for a better experience and Tiffany & David and the kids will be the first people we call whenever we need someone to watch Cooper. Thank you again!!!”


“I’m so grateful to Kelsi for responding quickly to my last-minute, late-night request! I felt completely at ease leaving Faf with her and her wonderful family. Thank you for taking such great care of him on short notice and for spoiling him with yogurt and peanut butter treats! I will definitely reach out again when we’re back at Kings Dominion.”



“We had such a great experience with Warren and his family. He sent us pictures while we were away and was very understanding and flexible regarding pick up and drop off times! Thank you so much again!”


“We had our first experience with Amanda and family, and it was a long stay, over the holidays. I couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful, loving, and kind family to take care of Rufus. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond—even the whole family came out together during the initial meet and greet to meet him, which meant so much to us, and I had no doubts our dog was going to have the best time and be in such great care. Rufus was treated like one of their own, made fast friends with Amanda’s dog (a bigger win than one might realize!) , and absolutely loved having the space to run around and play. We were so grateful for all the updates and communication throughout his stay—it gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. Their flexibility was also such a gift during a busy time. We’ll absolutely be booking with Amanda again and recommending them 100% to anyone looking for a sitter. Thank you so much for taking such incredible care of Rufus!”


About: I have always been around all kinds of animals, and I worked with Bully Paws Pit Bull Rescue for many years. At one point I had 5 Pit Bulls, and they were my daughter’s best friends. Now that I am dog free, I miss having a furry friend around. Currently, I have two cats and a bearded dragon. I work from home day except Wednesday. Due to my flexible schedule, I am able to cater to your pets needs to make sure they are getting the love they need. I have a fenced back yard and a great neighborhood to walk in. I work from home, so I am always at your pet's beck and call. At your home, I can work as needed and spend time with your pet in the comfort of their own home.

“Alicia is a wonderful pet sitter, she’s kind, caring and took excellent care of my Coco. When I met with her for a meet and greet I knew she would be the perfect one. She kept me updated with plenty of photos and messages. I was so relieved that Coco was well cared for while we were away.”

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Amy M.


“Amy did a wonderful job boarding my dog. She kept us posted with pictures/video so there was never a reason to be concerned. I highly recommend her.”


Jennifer B.
Star Sitter


“Excellent! She is a very nice person that cares about animals and it shows. My dog had a great time at her house. She sent me pictures and videos and I am so grateful for the way she treated our dog. Thanks!!!”




Amber L.
Star Sitter


“Amber is FANTASTIC! She’s incredibly professional and takes such good care of my fur baby! During Chase’s overnight visit she kept me updated on his emotional well-being (sending a pic of him smiling), how little or much he ate, and his potty breaks! Amber is the only sitter I trust with my pup! I highly recommend Amber!”


Rebekah Y.
Star Sitter


“Rebekah was a fantastic sitter! She sends frequent updates with photos of your pup, so you can rest assured that they are happy and safe ❤️ Jane requires almost constant human attention and goes outside every 2-3 hours. Rebekah meet all of her needs and more. Her facility is clean, inviting, and pup friendly. Will most definitely be booking again!!”


Kathryn M.Star Sitter

“From the moment I met Kathryn and her family during the meet and greet for my two pups, I knew they were in the best hands. The warm and welcoming environment they provided instantly put me at ease, and I could see how much they genuinely cared for animals. Throughout the dog sitting services, Kathryn went above and beyond to ensure my pups were comfortable, happy, and well taken care of. Her dedication and love for animals truly shone through in everything she did. I am so pleased/grateful for Kathryn's exceptional care and will definitely be utilizing her services again. I highly recommend Kathryn to anyone seeking a reliable, loving, and trustworthy pet sitter. Thank you for everything, Kathryn!”


Connie L.
Star Sitter


“Connie was fabulous! This was the first time leaving our dog overnight. Connie responded to emails promptly. She sent us pictures and videos throughout the day! We could tell our fur baby was having a fun-filled time at Connie's house! When we picked up our fur baby she was happy and in great condition! We will most definitely be asking Connie to watch our dog again!”


Heather S.Star Sitter

“Heather was quick to answer messages and made the process very easy. My dog absolutely loved staying there and I will definitely be using Heather again when I need a dog sitter!”




Cyndi M.
Star Sitter


“Cyndi was nothing short of amazing while taking care of our dog Birdie for a week! We were in constant communication as she sent me messages and pictures of her every morning and night. In all of the pictures, Birdie looked so comfortable and I know that Cyndi took care of our girl like her own!”


Jeanette H.

“Petey had a wonderful time and I am happy to have Jeanette look after him whenever we travel. She provided pictures of Petey during his stay and was waiting for us on her front porch. He made new puppy friends, met a little boy who loves him and now has new friends.”


Phillip L.

“Phillip, Took extra special care of our fur baby. Very professional and always responded promptly regarding the well being of dog. Highly recommended! Definitely 5 stars easliy..*****”


Christopher H.Star Sitter

“Great experience! Luna had a good time. She was having fun. And safe. Definitely coming back whenever needed. Great communication and best treatment.”


Denton & Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter


“Denton & Elizabeth were incredible! I have never left my two pups with anybody, so definitely was nervous! We got multiple updates each day along with pics and videos. Elizabeth was flexible with me and so so kind to my pups. They came home happy and clean! I now know I have a trusted person to leave my babies with I the future!!!!”


Sonja & Phil K.

“Sonja and Phil did an excellent job looking after our fur babies and we will certainly be repeat customers. They shared multiple pics and updates daily, which set my mind at ease as I am always anxious about boarding them.”


Denise M.Star Sitter

“Denise treated my girls as family. I was so at ease while on vacation . She sent me weekly updates ( video and pictures ). I knew my babies were in good hands. Denise is very personable and friendly. We will definitely be using Denise again !!! She will love your furbabies as her own while she has them !”


Tiffany & David N.Star Sitter

“Tiffany, David, and the kids were absolutely amazing. We were a little nervous leaving our puppy Cooper with anyone since he was so young. when we came for the initial visit I was instantly at ease. All 3 kids played so well with him, they sent pictures of Cooper on walks, cuddling with the kids, and even took him on an adventure to a soccer game! We could not have asked for a better experience and Tiffany & David and the kids will be the first people we call whenever we need someone to watch Cooper. Thank you again!!!”


Kelsi T.

“I’m so grateful to Kelsi for responding quickly to my last-minute, late-night request! I felt completely at ease leaving Faf with her and her wonderful family. Thank you for taking such great care of him on short notice and for spoiling him with yogurt and peanut butter treats! I will definitely reach out again when we’re back at Kings Dominion.”




Warren B.
Star Sitter


“We had such a great experience with Warren and his family. He sent us pictures while we were away and was very understanding and flexible regarding pick up and drop off times! Thank you so much again!”


Amanda M.

“We had our first experience with Amanda and family, and it was a long stay, over the holidays. I couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful, loving, and kind family to take care of Rufus. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond—even the whole family came out together during the initial meet and greet to meet him, which meant so much to us, and I had no doubts our dog was going to have the best time and be in such great care. Rufus was treated like one of their own, made fast friends with Amanda’s dog (a bigger win than one might realize!) , and absolutely loved having the space to run around and play. We were so grateful for all the updates and communication throughout his stay—it gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. Their flexibility was also such a gift during a busy time. We’ll absolutely be booking with Amanda again and recommending them 100% to anyone looking for a sitter. Thank you so much for taking such incredible care of Rufus!”


Laura B.
“Laura has watched our dog Nala (she’s about a year and a half old) several times now, and we couldn’t be happier. Nala absolutely loves her as she gets super excited as soon as she sees Laura, which gives us so much peace of mind. Laura has also been great about following the specific training and routines we’ve asked her to stick with, so Nala stays consistent even when we’re away. We completely trust Laura and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable sitter!”


Alicia P.

“Alicia is a wonderful pet sitter, she’s kind, caring and took excellent care of my Coco. When I met with her for a meet and greet I knew she would be the perfect one. She kept me updated with plenty of photos and messages. I was so relieved that Coco was well cared for while we were away.”
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Athens is $40
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Sitters in Athens average 12 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, 475 sitters provided dog boarding in Athens. 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, 92% of Athens dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Athens have an average of 18 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 Athens.
Rover makes it easy to find Athens 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 475 dog boarding sitters in Athens on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Athens, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.
