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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly H.
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Kimberly H.
Star Sitter
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Stratford, ON, N5A

“Kimberly and her husband Kevin are fantastic. Orly had her first overnight and came home tired and happy. I know she gets lots of love and attention. She is looking forward to her next vacation at Kimberly's.”

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Cheryl L.
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Edward Z.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2V

“Edward and his family took excellent care of our puppy. He had playtime in the backyard and walks in the forest and returned to us as a happy puppy.”

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Linda W.
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Dawn C.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Stratford, ON, N5A

“Dawn was a lifesaver! Our original sitter canceled last minute, and Dawn accepted our booking the same day. We were so grateful she could take Choki in on such short notice. She kept us updated with photos and took amazing care of him. When I picked him up, he was calm, happy, and even freshly washed and groomed—he looked better than when we dropped him off! I couldn’t recommend Dawn more. She’s caring, professional, and truly goes above and beyond. Thank you, Dawn!”

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Elena K.
Sitter Profile Image: Tieja M.
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Tieja M.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Stratford, ON, N5A

“Teija cared for Teddy, our 3-yr old small spaniel, for two days while we saw a couple of plays at the Stratford Festival. I always feel some anxiety when we drop our pet off with a stranger, but Teija made me immediately feel comfortable and confident we had made the right choice. We appreciated the photos and notes she forwarded to us. We could see that Teddy was looking happy and relaxed. I feel fortunate to have found her. I hope Teija is available the next time we visit the festival.”

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L. M.
Sitter Profile Image: Carey B.
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Carey B.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Milverton, ON, N0K

“Carey was beyond great! She sent us pictures throughout the entire stay. It’s very clear that she loves animals! She was great with communication throughout the entire booking process and stay. 100% recommend booking with her!”

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Kira B.
Sitter Profile Image: Cindy & Marc B.
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Cindy & Marc B.
Star Sitter
$48
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 110 reviews
33 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2R

“Cindy and Marc are absolutely incredible. I would have never left my dog for a week with anyone else. They are so kind, attentive, accommodating and a safe place for my pup. They send lots of updates and pictures to make sure I am comfortable and in the loop with what’s going on at all times. Thank you two so much for being so amazing!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Terran M.
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Terran M.
$50
total per night
25 years of experience
Stratford, ON, N5A

About: - 50+ years combined experience - taken care of dogs, cats, rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish - have trained personal pets, including working dogs - SPCA visitation volunteer Your fur-babies are guaranteed 24/7 care by someone who will love them, pet them, feed them, walk them, and ensure they get plenty of play time. My home is a spacious apartment, and I allow puppies and kitties on my couch and bed. In fact, I love cuddling. So, I encourage it. However, your place will be your rules. I'm a home-body, and don't go out, but I do love walks. Your puppies will get the time outside they require. I have an adorable chihuahua and ginger kitten. Both are friendly with all types of animals. Also have a young boy who loves to play with animals. Especially fetch!

Sitter Profile Image: Carmen B.
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Carmen B.
$66
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
13 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2G

“Carmen was amazing! She exceeded our expectations! We will totally recommend her! She was very kind to our dog and followed all our instructions perfectly! She also send us lots of pictures and videos…! Thank you so much Carmen!”

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Helena W.
Sitter Profile Image: Emma & Victoria W.
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Emma & Victoria W.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2N

“Emma was amazing with my fur babies Teddy is hard to please but he was smiling through the stay if Emma will watch them again I feel comfortable leaving them with Emma.”

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Aida C.
Sitter Profile Image: Gail M.
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Gail M.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2P

“I can’t recommend Gail enough! We left our Rocky with her for a few days while we were busy with our wedding and he enjoyed his stay so much! He was very comfortable and the photos that we were sent everyday helped calm our nerves. You can tell that Gail really has a love and appreciation for dogs. We can’t thank her enough ❤️❤️”

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Enana S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ilona W.
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Ilona W.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
16 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2V

“Once again, Ilona took great care of Zoe and I highly recommend anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter for their pup to use Ilona's services. Highly recommended”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie Z.
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Stephanie Z.
$45
total per night
11 years of experience
New Hamburg, ON, N3A

About: I’m flexible, reliable, and genuinely love being around dogs and cats! I work for myself from home, which gives me the flexibility to accommodate different routines, last-minute bookings, and pets who need a little extra attention during the day. I’ll care for your pet like they’re my own, with plenty of walks, playtime, cuddles, and attention. I’m also happy to reinforce basic training and keep active dogs entertained and engaged. Your pet’s happiness, comfort, and well-being are always my top priorities! I’m self-employed and work from home, pet care can fit into my daily routine. I have the flexibility to build walks, playtime, potty breaks, and plenty of attention into my day rather than leaving a dog alone for long stretches. I’m happy to follow your pet’s normal routine, whether that means an early morning walk, a midday outing, extra potty breaks, structured mealtimes, or evening snuggles. I love having a dog around while I work, and I want every pet in my care to feel comfortable, happy, and at home. I provide reliable, loving care while keeping your pet’s normal routine as consistent as possible. For drop-in visits, I’m happy to spend time playing, giving belly rubs, refreshing food and water, letting them out, or simply keeping them company if they’re looking for some extra attention. For walks, I’ll make sure your dog gets the exercise and enrichment they need while keeping their safety a top priority. I’m comfortable following detailed instructions and caring for pets with different routines, personalities, and needs. I’ll also treat your home with the same care and respect I would my own. Most importantly, I want your pet to feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for while you’re away.

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Bren B.
Star Sitter
$47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2M

“Norman had the best time getting spoiled by Bren. She was so accommodating, and kind with our senior pup it is obvious she really cares for her pups. Im not sure he wanted to come home! 😁. 100% recommended.”

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Melissa C.
Sitter Profile Image: Janet H.
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Janet H.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
London, ON, N5X

“I cannot recommend Janet enough!! She was absolutely wonderful and took such good care of our Honey. She was excellent at sending photos and videos and updates. Honey was with Janet for 3 weeks and we knew without a doubt that she was being loved and cared for beautifully. Thank you so much Janet!!”

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Beth K.
Sitter Profile Image: Hilary H.
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Hilary H.
Star Sitter
$45
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
London, ON, N5V

“Theo had a great time with Hilary and her dog Bella. It wasn’t my first time booking and won’t be my last! I always feel comfortable leaving Theo with them!”

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Beau R.
Sitter Profile Image: Jasmeet K.
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Jasmeet K.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 years of experience
Woodstock, ON, N4V

“Esau got lots of attention and was well cared for. Jasmeet was great at communicating, which was very appreciated as my family's plans kept changing throughout the day.”

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Krista L.
Sitter Profile Image: Kara L.
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Kara L.
$62
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2L

“Our Bernese Mountain Dog loved staying with Kara. She provided lots of updates with pictures, which gave us peace of mind. Thank you so much for your service! We will definitely book again with her.”

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Nizar M.
Sitter Profile Image: Pranit D.
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Pranit D.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2P

“Pranit is a wonderful petter-sitter. He’s a great communicator, cares about your pet, and applies his dog training skills throughout their stay.”

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Sean W.
Sitter Profile Image: Alysha C.
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Alysha C.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2E

“Coco looks like he had an amazing time with Alysha. He was fed on time, taken on regular walks and was clearly well cared. I’d be happy to book with Alysha again :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda & Brock T.
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Amanda & Brock T.
$36
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
London, ON, N5W

“Jilly stayed for the day today with Amanda and Brock, her first time with them. And everything went so well! I received some photos and comments from them during the day, updating me on how Jilly was doing. It was so great to have that reassurance that all was good. Jilly had her 2 daily walks, lunch and Kong treat as requested. And I brought home a happy and relaxed pup! Thank you Amanda and Brock. You made us feel very welcome and we will definitely see you again soon.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hunter has stayed with Kimberly several times now, most recently while we were in Italy, and it’s always reassuring to know he’s in such good hands. She keeps us updated with plenty of photos, which gives us real peace of mind while we’re away. Hunter is always excited to spend time with Kimberly and her family—especially their dog, Murphy! The two seem inseparable. Hunter was even a little mopey on his first day back home; I think he was missing his pal. Thank you, Kimberly, for making Hunter feel so welcome and taking such wonderful care of him. Highly recommended!

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Barry M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Teija cared for Teddy, our 3-yr old small spaniel, for two days while we saw a couple of plays at the Stratford Festival. I always feel some anxiety when we drop our pet off with a stranger, but Teija made me immediately feel comfortable and confident we had made the right choice. We appreciated the photos and notes she forwarded to us. We could see that Teddy was looking happy and relaxed. I feel fortunate to have found her. I hope Teija is available the next time we visit the festival.

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L. M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kayla is great with our dog. She is patient and kind and knows her dogs. We won't hesitate to use Kayla for our future bookings.

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Katherine B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cindy and her family took wonderful care of our pup! She was very responsive and sent regular updates which I really appreciated - thank you Cindy!

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Lillian M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Tyrone for looking after our Hunter. Appreciate the daily status/picture updates. I glad he got along with your family including his new friend Pan. Until the next time. B

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Barry M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was our first time leaving Bella with a boarding service and we are very happy with the results. Dallas was great with Bella. They got along fantastic. We could could tell as Bella was excited and happy to start her time with Dallas after her first visit. We had a great trip knowing that Bella was secure with Dallas. Thank you

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Robert H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We appreciate the care Abby and Ryan gave Benny this past week. We appreciated the updates and photos. Benny returned home very happy

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Janis W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

5 stars isn't enough for Maria. What was suppose to be a simple few days while we went on vacation quickly turned out to be anything but. right before we were to leave we discovered Ellie had a brain Tumor and needed alot of extra care.. We gave Maria the chance to back out as that's not what was originally discussed.. and she didn't.. she was up for the challenge. Simply Amazing.. thank you so much for taking care of our girl for us.

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William D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing! Milo loved his stay. Great family, lots of updates pictures and feedback. Will rebook a hundred times over! Our favourite stay!!

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Tabitha W.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Stratford is $56 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $43 and $71 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 498 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across the city of Stratford. About 92% typically respond to requests within 60 minutes.

Enter your address and booking dates to see which sitters are available near you. You can also message multiple sitters to improve your chances of finding the right care.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Stratford 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 favourite hang-out spots in your Stratford

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

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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our .

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they do not have any disqualifying offences.

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 .

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:

  • 87% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

sitters on Rover , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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