Dog Boarding in Birmingham
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1. Lydia C.

“Lydia was so sweet and welcoming! We really appreciate her taking care of our dog Pluto over the weekend, especially since we had to book last minute. Pluto had so much fun playing with her dog Ophelia! Lydia sent us a lot of updates and photos throughout the weekend. Thank you so much for a great experience!”


2. sogol v.

“Sogol was a wonderful sitter for our scaredy cat, Topanga. She made sure to give Topanga her own quiet space and spent lots of time with her while she acclimated to her new surroundings. She sent lots of videos and pictures throughout her stay. We are so happy we opted for Sogol, Topanga had a great time!”


3. Linda V.

“Linda treated our dog like part of her family! She kept us up to date with great photos and made sure Neeshie was well taken care of, would 100% recommend.”


4. Kadi L.

“Kadi was so sweet and attentive. You can tell there’s a lot of love in their home for their dogs and leaving Oliver felt easy. She kept me up to speed with how the stay was going. Easy to communicate with and was flexible. Oliver had so much fun and was exhausted after his stay.”


5. Sarah K.

“Sarah was great with Domino. I was a bit nervous because I got Domino more recently but needed a sitter for a weekend trip. She was very responsive and when we went for the meet & greet Domino instantly took to her and her adorable dog. She sent pictures every day and I could tell he was is great hands. Sarah was very flexible with pick up even when airport construction delayed my return. Sarah would be my choice every time.”


6. Brittnie H.

“Brittnie and her family took good care of my dog. Highly recommended.”


7. Anna G.
“Anna was great with Otto! We did a meet and greet at a nearby park the day before and he got along great with her dog Ruby. She sent photos during Otto’s stay and I was comfortable knowing he was under good care and supervision. Thanks Anna and Ruby!”


8. Sherry K.
“Sherry was amazing!! She made all the right choices to keep my pup comfortable and happy on a 1st time visit. Very dependable and had a great environment for my boy!!”


9. Christine B.

“Christine was really a fantastic sitter! Great communication leading up to the time she had my dog and great communication during as well. Received many photos of my dog having a blast which made me feel better about being gone. Our flight was delayed and she was kind enough to stay up late so we could still get our dog when we were back in Michigan. 100000x would recommend to anyone!”


10. Alison & Parmer H.

“Alison and Parmer are awesome. From the first meet and great to the time spent with them, my dog felt so at home with them. I was on a month long vacation and I felt so comforted with my dog in their care. I received pictures and videos .”




11. Susan H.

“Susan and her husband went above and beyond for our guy, Louie. Louie is a big boy that requires a lot of attention. They made him feel right at home! We would highly recommend them!”


12. Ling W.

“We had a last minute trip come up, Ling was able to accommodate and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. She was so warm and welcoming and we immediately felt good leaving her. It was so nice to know she had people and activity around all day while we was away. I highly recommend Megan and will definitely use her services again.”


13. Amari J.

“Our dog acclimated to the house with ease. I received photos of him walking outside, sleeping with a toy and just looking at the camera. Some of the same things he does at home 😂. I felt very comfortable leaving him in the care of Amari. She communicated regularly. I would definitely use her again if she will have him. Thank you so much for taking care of our boy 💙!”


14. Steven S.

“Thank you, Steve and Jimmy (our human and doggie hosts) for another enjoyable visit. Thank you for taking care of us and giving us playmates during our stay.”


15. Eve V.
“Super happy with the care eve gave to my sweet dog! She went above and beyond!”


16. Queeny T.

“Ivan is 7 years old and has been staying with Queeny since has was 6 months old. He always has fun and we always have a positive experience. Highly recommended.”


17. Mark S.


“Mark was a wonderful dog sitter for our dog Harley. He went above and beyond to be sure Harley was well taken care of. I would definitely recommend Mark and will be using him again as well.”


18. Elyse J.

“Elyse and Albert were excellent hosts to our dog, Penny for a weekend 😊 I could tell Penny felt right at home in their care and loved playing with Moose and Argo! Elyse gave us ample updates and checked in often. Would recommend for anyone in the area 😊”


19. Lauren C.

“Lauren and her family took such great care of our dog. He developed health issues just prior to staying with them and they were very responsive to his needs and medications. We got fun picture updates daily and I could tell my dog was happy with them! Always grateful to find someone you can trust your pet with.”


20. Vinata I.

“This is our second time leaving our 10 month old puppy with Vinata, Mahadevan and Anandi. I simply cannot think of another or better dog sitter for our Rex. They are so flexible, kind and great in communication. Rex gets along really well with them and their dog Auro. They send us regular videos and pictures and it gives me peace of mind knowing Rex is in great hands.”
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As of Jun 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Birmingham is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Birmingham dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $72 per night.
As of Jun 2025, 1,557 sitters provided dog boarding in Birmingham. 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 Birmingham dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Birmingham have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Birmingham.
Rover makes it easy to find Birmingham 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 1,557 dog boarding sitters in Birmingham on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Birmingham, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
