Dog Boarding in Catharpin, VA
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1. Stacie G.


“Stacie does such a wonderful job loving our two pups as if they were her own. They always come back happy and exhausted, in the best way! She is definitely our first choice when we need to travel or be away from our dogs.”


2. Darnell P.

“After our meet and greet, we could tell, without a doubt, that our Emma girl was going to be well taken care of. Darnell and his family treated our dog like she was their own. Would highly recommend.”


3. Sierra T.

“I always feel at ease knowing that my big boi Keanu is going to be staying with Sierra and her wonderful family while I'm away. So much care and love is given to the pets staying with Sierra. I hate leaving Keanu behind when I'm off traveling but knowing he's spending his time with Sierra and her caring family easily pust my mind at ease knowing Keanu is going to be treated like one of the family!”


4. Aimee Q.

“Aimee was so amazing as a sitter. Our pup stayed with her for 10 days over the holidays and we couldn't have hoped for a better place for her to be. She sent photos and videos daily, was attentive, let us know everything that was going on. When our pup had an upset tummy she made her special food with approval. If I could give 100/10 I would. Our pup loved playing with their pup, we will absolutely be return visitors!”


5. Martha R.

“Martha was a loving and caring guardian for Charlie while we were away on spring break. Her updates and pictures assured us how happy and well cared he was. Charlie had a ton of attention and love with Martha and her family! We can’t thank her enough for taking care of Charlie and make him feel just like at home.”


6. Ashley M.

“Ashley and her husband seem very caring and kind. Noel warmed up to Ashley almost immediately and she sent pictures throughout his stay. Thank you both!”


7. Lydia Y.

“Lydia has been the best dogsitter I've ever met. She absolutely is the best. She never forgot to send daily pictures of my dog and always asked questions when she had some concerns about my dog. She is a very caring and detail-oriented dogsitter. Once you meet her, you won't go back to your usual dogsitter. Thank you so much for everything!”


8. Hommer & Hellen F.

“Hommer and Hellen were fantastic! They went above and beyond taking care of our dog and genuinely love and enjoy all the dogs they watch. They took care of our dog for about 2 weeks and made her feel right at home instantly with plenty of walks, attention, and cuddles. They were very considerate of any requests for the care of our dog and had great continuous communication with updates throughout her stay. We even had a great meet and greet beforehand that made us confident she would be well taken care of and it was a good fit (both for them and our dog!) before the stay even began. We would highly recommend Hommer and Hellen for any of your pet care needs! (Turtle 10 out of 10 recommends them too!)”


9. Karen L.

“Thank you Karen for taking such amazing care of Bandit over the holidays! Knowing my pup was in such loving and capable hands gave me peace of mind while I was away. The updates, attention to detail, and genuine care you provided were above and beyond. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!”


10. Jaime & Mike M.

“All of them were super nice. It was Black Friday and most of the sitters were not available. But thankfully they were and Milo had a really good time there. They also kept me updated and most of all, I know he was loved when I’m away. I highly recommend them to anyone ❤️”


11. Lindsey G.

“I was very nervous leaving my 2 dogs without having met Lindsey, but with the holidays quickly approaching, I didn't have time for a meet and greet. I'm glad I trusted my gut and booked with her because she was wonderful with my dogs. She updated me with pictures and both dogs looked happy and content. Whenever I reached out with a question, she responded almost immediately. I would definitely rebook with Lindsey.”


12. Maria S.

“Maria was great! Our dogs came back happy and worn out from playing in her backyard. Overall really good experience, definitely recommend Maria. 👍”




13. Tamara G.

“Tamara was great! She was so accommodating at the last minute and my pup really seemed to have had fun while in her care! Would absolutely recommend her!”


14. Eun Ha S.

“Win and her beautiful family love our Maple like their own! We will not go with anyone different. Thank you for always being so patient and flexible!!!!”


15. Catherine H.

“Catherine took great care of Andy during this visit. Andy was experiences stomach upset and the recommended increasing his feeding from twice a day to 4 times. Catherine accommodated this request. Fin was a great playmate to Andy. Andy came back healthy and happy 😊”


16. Brandie H.

“Brandie and her family were awesome for my needs. I am a nervous pet parent, we were moving, and needed a safe place for my two cats to land for the interim. Due to shenanigans, we didn't know the date of our move until only a few days before and we were able to book in a relatively short notice. They have a lovely office that is separated from the rest of the house and pets, with big windows for the cats to look out of ... when they eventually came out. I recieved texts, photos, and videos each day, and they were patient with my questions. I highly recommend them for cat sitting in their home.”


17. Nina D.

“Nina is such a great dog sitter, she took good care of our lil Theo. Additionally sends pictures and videos during pet sitting. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Nina for such an amazing job.”


18. Stephen H.


“Stephen was fantastic with our pup! He expertly handled her mild separation anxiety with some extra walks and all the love. She had a great time and was almost not ready to leave! He provided great message, photo, and video updates which were greatly appreciated. We would recommend him to any of our friends and family and will 100% use him ourselves in the future!”


19. James & Iryna F.

“Great experience boarding my dog with this family! I met up with them prior to boarding and after talking with them, I could tell this was going to be a great match! My dog is high energy and it’s really important for me to know that she will have fun while she’s staying somewhere. This family understood this and really went above and beyond to give me peace of mind while I was away. I could tell from the photos and videos that my pup was cared for the way I would care for her. I highly recommend and will be using them again myself in the future.”


20. Mike L.

“Mike and his family provided just what I was looking for when I was gone for an extended period: a loving family, little away time, a fenced in yard, and plenty of play time. I would recommend him and his fam to sit your dog.”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Catharpin.
Rover makes it easy to find Catharpin 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
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.
