Pet Boarding in Cedar Rapids

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Emily E.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

Emily did an excellent job watching our two dogs! We needed someone last minute and she certainly delivered. We will definitely use her again in the future.

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Amanda J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
313 reviews
102 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

We are beyond grateful for Amanda’s care with Kenny. She treated him as if he was her own and you could see from the video and picture sent, he felt at home. This was our first time using Rover and we couldn’t have asked for more.

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Olivia C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

I can't recommend Olivia enough! We were in town for a graduation and our Airbnb didn't allow pets. I needed to secure a boarding place for my little maltipoo ASAP. Olivia accommodated my schedule and need so well. I appreciated her taking my last minute request and keeping me updated with pictures/videos. My furbaby had a great time and my mind was at ease. You can count on Olivia!

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Pamela R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
50 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

Pam watched our Standard Poodle for 8 nights. We had an absolutely amazing experience! She was outstanding from start to finish, her communication was consistent and thoughtful, with daily updates and photos that gave us so much peace of mind. Sansa was clearly so well cared for, she got daily walks, tons of attention, and was honestly spoiled in the best way. It was obvious she was treated like part of the family. Her home is beautiful and very well maintained, and you can truly tell she loves what she does. That kind of genuine care is hard to find. We will 100% book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can fully trust with their pet.

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Robert & Fayetta S.
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$36
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10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

About: We love dogs and your little one will receive lots of love and one on one attention as we welcome him or her into our home. Our little Ronnie loves to play with dogs his own size or smaller. We don't have a fenced in yard, which means we will always be playing with and alongside your dog keeping him or her safe and happy and comfortable. We love to walk your dog also so he or she will get plenty of potty breaks and time to smell and get to know our neighborhood! We only care for one dog at a time, besides our own little guy Ronnie... so the two will become best friends! Faye is a full-time stay at home dog mom and my husband Rob helps take over dog care responsibilities after and before he goes to work. We make it a team effort so your dog will always have his or her needs met and get maximum love and attention. Safety comes first with your pet. We have a home that is safe and perfect for your little dog. We will welcome them into our family and treat them gently and with compassion... realizing that it's tough being away from your owners for a few days. We will love your puppy as much as we love our own Ronnie!

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Caitlin W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Caitlin and family took great care of our two French bulldogs at her home while we were away on a family vacation. She was very patient and accommodating with the needs of our pups and helped them transition to being in a new environment. I received daily photos and videos of Buddy and Rocky on how they were doing. Overall, we were very pleased with the care that was given to our pups and will be using Caitlin for future family trips. I would recommend Caitlin to anyone looking for a caring, dependable and knowledgeable person to care for their pets.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel L.
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Rachel L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

My dog Dash loves going over to Rachel’s house to play with her dogs and of course to go see Rachel! She always makes sure that Dash gets enough play time and goes on plenty of walks. Dash also loves car rides and gets to tag along whenever she has quick errands to run, and he often gets spoiled with pup cups through the Starbucks drive-thru. With my permission and built trust, I have allowed her to take him anywhere to run errands, visit friends, and family. Thank you so much Rachel for taking care of Dash!

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Aurora S.
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$25
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4.5 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

Top shelf dog sitter. Shows care and attention and treated my dog like her own. Nice to find a gem!

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Torilynn P.
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$45
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4.6 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

Tori has been hands down AMAZING with our pups! We have a 6 year old springer spaniel and a 6 month old husky/German shepherd mix! They get along well with her dogs and they love the fenced yard and all the attention!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katrina B.
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Katrina B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Katrina and her family were wonderful! This was the first time my dog has stayed with someone other than family. He was pretty nervous at first and I could tell he didn’t want me to leave but they made him feel at home. Katrina sent me a picture to let me know he calmed down and warmed up to their house. I felt so relaxed knowing he was at a loving home. I definitely recommend Katrina and will definitely use her again when we leave town.

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Nicole N.
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Nicole N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
25 years of experience
Palo, IA, 52324

Excellent care and attentive! Nicole very much loves pets and provided such good care for our cat in her lovely home while we were gone all week. We loved getting updates and photos! Stinger felt right at home there!

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Smriti T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

About: I am looking forward to meeting and caring for your fur babies. Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns you may have! Generally, my pup gets some play time and exercise in the morning before work, during lunch, and then after work. During work hours, they hang with me in my office playing with toys, enjoying a chewy treat or just cuddling and napping while I work. I have a friendly dog who loves to play (he can be a little vocal - it's the terrier in him) and will be happy to give your fur baby some company. I allow my dog on the furniture and beds, but if you prefer not to, I am happy to adjust per your need. Let me know if your dogs need a specific routine or have play preferences. My main goal is to make sure their time with me is stress-free and they miss you as little as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Paul A.
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Paul A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Paul was awesome! My doggies had a great time and I know they were well cared for. Winnie was so tired at pick up, so I know she played a lot with his little dog which gave Ellie some time to relax. Appreciated the update during the stay to make sure all was well! Thank you Paul! Especially with a short notice weekend stay for two doggies. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ali N.
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Ali N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

Our somewhat clingy mini aussidoodle stayed with Ali when we were out of town for a weekend. Ali did an amazing job looking after Murphy. I felt very comfortable leaving Murphy in her care. Ali is a wonderful communicator who is higly knowledgeable about dogs of every size and character. She has a clear understanding and compassion for all of her canine friends. She sent several pictures of their walks and adventures. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of Murphy! I highly recommend Ali as a sitter and will definitely book with her again. Five stars!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon O.
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Shannon O.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Shannon and her family were so amazing with our pups! We got daily updates with pictures of them enjoying their time away from home. Definitely would recommend for anyone and will return the next time we someone to watch our pups!

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Ella C.
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$60
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4 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

About: I have taken care of dogs and cats and have cared for families pets over the years. I used to have 2 cats! I love to spend time with animals and go for walks! I frequently dog sit for my sisters lab! I would love to take care of your baby! 🥰 I’m currently working full time Mon-Fri! The best time for me is weekends! I am very flexible and have a lot of time on my hands! I am on the first floor of an apartment with a walk out patio to a huge grass area! There is also a dog park and trail nearby!

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Quimyia B.
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$43
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3.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

Quimyia is great. She was available on short notice. Her dog is super friendly. While I was gone she took multiple pics and videos while providing updates. My puppy came home happy and clean!

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DL & Libby R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

This was our first time “boarding” our dogs, and though we don’t have much to compare to, we are very pleased with and appreciative of the care provided. From the moment we met them I knew we could trust them to give our pups the care we hoped for while we were on vacation. Our dogs are so lucky! Jasper and Copper had as good a vacation as we did! They seemed happy and we loved getting updates on how things were going. Thank you for such genuine top notch care.

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Nicole R.
Sitter Profile Image: Jamiaha M.
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Jamiaha M.
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$50
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4.7 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Cedar rapids Iowa, IA, 52404

Both my dogs had a great time with Jamiaha! The dogs were a little quirky with their eating habits but that's normal for them in a new place. I can tell they were both cared for very well while they were there. Our plans changed a little and Jamiaha had no problem with us coming to pick up the pups a few hours early which was very nice.

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Savanna F.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

She was really kind, I loved the updates and pictures I got. She was even able to give my dog meds even when she is really smart about finding them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shawna was great. She was very responsive, gave us updates and sent pictures of my 2 dogs. I would recommend.

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Brian G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sana was incredible with our guy Bruce. At the last second, she agreed to stay at our house instead because it would make both me and Bruce more comfortable, and she gave us updates the whole vacation. She hasn’t been gone long and I’m sure Bruce already misses her!! I can’t recommend Sana enough!!

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Amy D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was such a good communicator and took lots of pictures and videos of my pup! Your pup will be in good hands!

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Maya M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michaela is the best! Lulu feels so at home with her. We’re pretty blessed to have such a great person who loves Lulu as much as we do.

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Sonia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nathan has a nice back yard with some shady areas as well for the dogs to roam around. Our dogs seemed happy and well cared for when we picked them up.

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Melissa C.
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Ashley did a great job with Aria. She made sure she was comfortable and had fun with her fur babies.

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Darby W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kat and her mother were welcoming and attentive. Daily updates with photos, lots of pets, and walks! I would recommend them 100 times given the chance. :)

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Elizabeth H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jena is awesome! This was my first time using Rover. I was nervous to leave my dog with a stranger but my dog was in good hands with Jena. She was easy to communicate with and gave frequent updates. My dog is usually pretty anxious but Jena made her feel right at home. We will definitely be using her again.

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Monica M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Travis and Danielle were great to work with. Easy meet and greet to seamless drop off and pick up. Peter seemed to feel well loved and cared for.

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Anjuleah K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can't recommend Olivia enough! We were in town for a graduation and our Airbnb didn't allow pets. I needed to secure a boarding place for my little maltipoo ASAP. Olivia accommodated my schedule and need so well. I appreciated her taking my last minute request and keeping me updated with pictures/videos. My furbaby had a great time and my mind was at ease. You can count on Olivia!

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Dayouna Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Debra did a great job with Mango! We appreciated photos and updates throughout the weekend, and our pup was very comfortable with her. We would definitely book again.

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Alesha K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca took outstanding care of our beloved cat while we were out of the country for two months. She is caring, kind, professional, and knows how to interact with cats. We appreciated that she provided updates and photos whenever our spotty internet allowed. I would recommend her to others without reservation!

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Elisabeth S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole is an amazing sitter. She takes care of nara like her own. We had a last minute change in plans and she was able to work with us on that. Nara loves her time with nicole and nova.

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Swarangi J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin was great! Our dog settled in well and she was worn out after the stay playing with the dogs. I would definitely book with her again!

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Michelle E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily did an awesome job of taling care of Lucy. She sent me daily photos and text updates on how everything was going. Tgis was a cery short notice request and Emily took it all in stride and made it happen. We will use her again

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Jerry B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alice was a great sitter for Oscar, who is an incredibly timid fella. She was very caring and attentive, her quiet home was exactly what Oscar needed to feel as comfortable as he could with us away. I highly recommend her to any who are looking for a great sitter.

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Nick L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katrina and her family were wonderful! This was the first time my dog has stayed with someone other than family. He was pretty nervous at first and I could tell he didn’t want me to leave but they made him feel at home. Katrina sent me a picture to let me know he calmed down and warmed up to their house. I felt so relaxed knowing he was at a loving home. I definitely recommend Katrina and will definitely use her again when we leave town.

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Nicole N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire was amazing with Echo! Amazing pictures sent through out my trip and she made cute messages from my dog!

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Macayle D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashleigh is THE BEST!!!! Sitter I've ever had for Mu. Her dog is so cute and friendly, and Mu (who usually hides in fear around other dogs) actually started playing with her immediately. Ashleigh sent so many pics and was so sweet to Mu, it was a huge relief to not have to worry about Mu's care on my trip. Mu usually refuses to eat when I'm not around, but she ate her full meals with this sitter. Ashleigh is something special, and will make your dog feel right at home!

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Abigail C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Austin did a great job with Teddy while we were out of town for a week. His dog Sadie is a gem, ands Teddy got along really well with her. We are always a little nervous to leave Teddy with a new sitter due to his size, but this was a very good experience and we’ll be using Austin again in the future.

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Joshua P.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Cedar Rapids on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $36 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, 199 sitters provided pet boarding in Cedar Rapids. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Cedar Rapids pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Cedar Rapids have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Cedar Rapids.

Rover makes it easy to find Cedar Rapids pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 199 pet boarding sitters in Cedar Rapids on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Cedar Rapids, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 88% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet 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.

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