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

“This is the second time Kimberly has looked after our dog, Hunter, while we were away on holiday, and once again she was outstanding. She provided daily updates with photos, which gave us great peace of mind. Hunter and Kimberly’s dog, Murphy, bonded wonderfully and became great playmates. It was reassuring to know Hunter was not only well cared for but also happy and having fun. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kimberly to anyone looking for a caring, reliable pet sitter”

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Barry M.
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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.
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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

“I could tell that Coco had a great time here! I got regular photo updates, and I could tell that he was quite relaxed and happy there. He'll definitely be back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sitter.”

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Laura V
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

“Tieja was absolutely amazing with Meeko. We were sad when our regular dog sitter relocated, but Tieja was a godsend! Meeko absolutely loved her time at Tieja's house and enjoyed making new friends with two other dogs Tieja was looking after. Meeko's usually very timid around other dogs so we were overjoyed to see she had made new pals! Tieja sent us lots of videos and photos of Meeko (and her friends!) and always got back to any of our messages super quickly. I can't recommend her highly enough.”

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Sue N.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth & Gary C.
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Elizabeth & Gary C.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 257 reviews
95 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Thamesford, ON, N0M

“Beth and Gary took such great care of our maltipoo, Kevin, for an extended stay. Sending us photos, lots of play and cuddle time and taking Kevin for walks. We would definitely recommend their services.”

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Melissa P.
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
• 108 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: Milana V.
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Milana V.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2V

“I Milana 100%, she is very kind and friendly. Luna enjoy the time with her and her family.She sent me photos of Luna and the communication was great.We definitely will be back to her soon. She is the best! Thank you Milana! ☺️”

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Viviana B.
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: JAYSON JIM L.
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JAYSON JIM L.
Star Sitter
$35
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2L

“So, so grateful for Jayson. He was so patient, kind and attentive to my 5 month old pup during his 4 night stay. He gave me lots of updates on the fun stuff they were doing which really eased my anxiety leaving him for the first time. He took Charlie to numerous parks and on lots of walks and made a model out of him on the many cute photos he sent me. Charlie had a great time with Jayson's on sweet Frenchie, Arnold. I cant reccomend Jayson enough....he's a true dog lover and it shows. 🩷🐾”

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Elaine N.
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: Karen W.
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Karen W.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Saint Marys, ON, N4X

“Experienced care-giver with caring family and fenced in back yard. Our mini-poodle’s first night away from home and Karen made it a positive, happy experience for her. We will definitely be hiring her again :)”

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Susan W.
Sitter Profile Image: Qi C.
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Qi C.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2L

“Great service and good communication! Max usually finds new people complicated, but he bonded with Qi and her mate. I'll definitely use your service again! 😊🐾 #service #communication #bond”

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Sitter Profile Image: Bren B.
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Bren B.
Star Sitter
$47
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
9 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: 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

“I was very nervous about going away without my dog as he has never been away from me before. Ilona put my mind at ease and I went away feeling comfortable that he was in very good hands. The texts and pictures made my day and I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. When I went to pick him up I could see that he liked her and that made me so happy. He was clearly in very good hands. I highly recommend Ilona and plan to book with her again in the future. Thank you so much for caring for my sweet Cooper so well”

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Vanessa M.
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

“Cheddar always has a great time with Janet and she is very good with him! Always sending updates and keeping me informed so I can travel stress free! Highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Marinela V.
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Marinela V.
$56
total per night
40 years of experience
Kitchener, ON, N2R

About: A lifetime of loving dogs is what drives my pet care. I grew up with dogs of my own and have spent years caring for the pets of friends and family. Because dogs have always been a central part of my life, I will create a nurturing, safe, and attentive environment for your dog. I work from home full-time, which allows me to maintain a structured and attentive routine. Your dog will enjoy an active, fun-filled day with me! My routine includes four 20–30 minute walks outside every day, paired with plenty of open playtime in my fenced yard. It is the perfect balance of structured walking and backyard fun to keep your pup happy and tired by bedtime. I provide cage-free dog boarding in my own home, offering full-time supervision while I work. Your pet will enjoy a loving environment with my friendly Goldendoodle, featuring four 20-to-30-minute outdoor walks daily and plenty of playtime in my securely fenced yard. I follow your exact care instructions to keep your dog's routine safe, consistent, and happy.

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

“Left my dog Riley with Alysha. She was very kind and communicated often was texts and photos of my dog while I was away. She and her family provided loving care for my dog and I would definitely recommend her. I will use her again when I need someone to watch my dog!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Meng Chen H.
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Meng Chen H.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waterloo, ON, N2L

“Finley had a blast! Would definetly recommend as a sitter super sweet and can handle my dog that chases squirrels (in training) wonderful people great space very good energy!”

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Chloe B.
Sitter Profile Image: Natalie S.
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Natalie S.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
19 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Elmira, ON, N3B

“Highly recommend Natalie. Took exceptional care and attention of our dog over our 10 day vacation. Super communication and photos throughout. Would not hesitate to use Natalie again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lynn C.
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Lynn C.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
London, ON, N5Y

“Lynn and her husband took wonderful care of our sweet dog while we were away on a family vacation. They treated her like one of their own, and it was clear she was happy, comfortable, and well loved. We especially appreciated the daily photos and updates, which gave us such peace of mind while we were away. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for caring and trustworthy dog sitters, and we will definitely be leaving our dog with them again in the future!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful and communicative, highly recommend, and we already scheduled another boarding. Thanks, Kimberley!

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Tory G.
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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.
Boarding
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 on Rover is $56 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $43 and $71 per night. 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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