Dog Boarding in Center, Portland, OR
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“Maggie was so happy when I picked her up! Erica sent fun updates and pictures that gave us such peace of mind on our trip. So grateful for a home away from home for our girl.”
“Beverly is an outstanding sitter! Her communication was top notch, she has a warm and welcoming energy, and our dog came home tired and happy. I hope she’ll be available the next time we leave town! 🤞🏼”
“Kristopher was so kind, conscientious and meticulous with the care of our beloved babes! He sent great photos of them having a blast with him. 10/10 for sure, and we will be calling him again when we need pet care. So grateful! Thank you, Kristopher! :D”
“Thank you for taking such great care of our pups, Paul & Arnell! It's clear that you extended a lot of patience and care with our very active furbabies. And you two helped us feel so at ease with taking a long weekend vacation. We loved the photos and updates throughout the weekend and we really appreciate your hospitality and welcoming character. No doubt our babes were right at home while staying with you!”
“Elizabeth did a great job taking care of my husky, Kovu, for a weekend. Her and her pup milo were very welcoming and flexible with my schedule. The backyard space is awesome for the pups to run around in and Elizabeth was great about sending daily updates and photos. Would recommend leaving your pet with Elizabeth.”
“Erin took such great care of Theo and gave us frequent photo updates on our little guy. He got along and I'm pretty sure made great friends with their dog as well. Overall really wonderful experience and would trust Erin to care for Theo again!”
“So thankful for Stephanie for keeping Bandit overnight. I would highly recommend her as a sitter. Her house is cute and convenient. She is very friendly and eased my nerves from leaving my little one with a sitter for the first time! Thanks so much!”
“Our dogs have a blast with Steven and Christine. They always get tons of attention and activity! So nice to know they’re in such good hands and are such happy dogs while we’re away.”
“Sijie is an amazing dog sitter!! We had a meet and greet, and my sweet pup had a great time with her and her pup! We’ve already rebooked and look forward to our next visit. Sijie sends a great amount of photos and vids!”
“Ashley was amazing as always! We never have any doubts that our Harley is in the best hands when we drop her off. Ashley is great at sending photos/ updates which we appreciate. Highly recommend!”
“Susan & Hal take exceptionally loving and attentive care to our dog! We trust them completely and greatly appreciate their in-home Rover dog sitting services. The BEST!”
“Katherine took great care of my dog for the afternoon and overnight stay she was with her! She was extremely responsive throughout the booking, drop off and pick up periods, and even provided several updates and pictures which were so appreciated.”
“Callie had another great stay with Dan! I worry a lot about her when I'm out of town so it's wonderful to have found someone that she seems to really like who I know I can trust to take great care of her.”
“Holly and her whole family went above and beyond for my dog's extended stay with them. Updates were frequent, and she was returned happy and healthy to me. Very pleased with our experience - would highly recommend.”
“Ian is a great sitter - he’s calm and very knowledgeable about dogs and how they interact with each other. he kept us up to date on Rooney over her stay and gave us a helpful recap at the end.”
“Kayla was a great sitter. She sent updates on how Rocky was doing. He looked happy and well cared for when we picked him up. I will request her again in the future. Very satisfied.”
“Hope was great at communicating often with us and sent lots of cute updates while watching our border collie corgi mix! She even took time before his stay to meet him and get to know him better. I appreciate how often she took him out for exercise, and I’m sure he did too. Thank you Hope!”
“Excellent care and updates throughout Lottie's stay. Nice to know she was getting lots of love and playtime. Really great communication. Emily is a wonderful dog sitter.”
“I am grateful to Keelan for his empathetic and kind care of Rosie. He was so thoughtful in approaching her health challenges and encouraging in providing her social opportunities appropriate for her timid personality. She had a most positive experience on all levels.”
“Amanda was wonderful! She sent me daily photos and updates of our sweet girl and gave her lots of long walks! I will continue to use Amanda for all of our dog sitting needs! :)”
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Erica C.
“Maggie was so happy when I picked her up! Erica sent fun updates and pictures that gave us such peace of mind on our trip. So grateful for a home away from home for our girl.”
Beverly S.
“Beverly is an outstanding sitter! Her communication was top notch, she has a warm and welcoming energy, and our dog came home tired and happy. I hope she’ll be available the next time we leave town! 🤞🏼”
Kristopher S.Star Sitter
“Kristopher was so kind, conscientious and meticulous with the care of our beloved babes! He sent great photos of them having a blast with him. 10/10 for sure, and we will be calling him again when we need pet care. So grateful! Thank you, Kristopher! :D”
Paul I.
Star Sitter
“Thank you for taking such great care of our pups, Paul & Arnell! It's clear that you extended a lot of patience and care with our very active furbabies. And you two helped us feel so at ease with taking a long weekend vacation. We loved the photos and updates throughout the weekend and we really appreciate your hospitality and welcoming character. No doubt our babes were right at home while staying with you!”
Elizabeth C.Star Sitter
“Elizabeth did a great job taking care of my husky, Kovu, for a weekend. Her and her pup milo were very welcoming and flexible with my schedule. The backyard space is awesome for the pups to run around in and Elizabeth was great about sending daily updates and photos. Would recommend leaving your pet with Elizabeth.”
Erin J.Star Sitter
“Erin took such great care of Theo and gave us frequent photo updates on our little guy. He got along and I'm pretty sure made great friends with their dog as well. Overall really wonderful experience and would trust Erin to care for Theo again!”
Stephanie S.
“So thankful for Stephanie for keeping Bandit overnight. I would highly recommend her as a sitter. Her house is cute and convenient. She is very friendly and eased my nerves from leaving my little one with a sitter for the first time! Thanks so much!”
Christine & Steven T.Star Sitter
“Our dogs have a blast with Steven and Christine. They always get tons of attention and activity! So nice to know they’re in such good hands and are such happy dogs while we’re away.”
Sijie Z.Star Sitter
“Sijie is an amazing dog sitter!! We had a meet and greet, and my sweet pup had a great time with her and her pup! We’ve already rebooked and look forward to our next visit. Sijie sends a great amount of photos and vids!”
Ashley B.
Star Sitter
“Ashley was amazing as always! We never have any doubts that our Harley is in the best hands when we drop her off. Ashley is great at sending photos/ updates which we appreciate. Highly recommend!”
Susan & Hal S.Star Sitter
“Susan & Hal take exceptionally loving and attentive care to our dog! We trust them completely and greatly appreciate their in-home Rover dog sitting services. The BEST!”
Katherine M.Star Sitter
“Katherine took great care of my dog for the afternoon and overnight stay she was with her! She was extremely responsive throughout the booking, drop off and pick up periods, and even provided several updates and pictures which were so appreciated.”
Dan S.Star Sitter
“Callie had another great stay with Dan! I worry a lot about her when I'm out of town so it's wonderful to have found someone that she seems to really like who I know I can trust to take great care of her.”
Holly H.Star Sitter
“Holly and her whole family went above and beyond for my dog's extended stay with them. Updates were frequent, and she was returned happy and healthy to me. Very pleased with our experience - would highly recommend.”
Ian S.Star Sitter
“Ian is a great sitter - he’s calm and very knowledgeable about dogs and how they interact with each other. he kept us up to date on Rooney over her stay and gave us a helpful recap at the end.”
Kayla S.
“Kayla was a great sitter. She sent updates on how Rocky was doing. He looked happy and well cared for when we picked him up. I will request her again in the future. Very satisfied.”
Hope T.
“Hope was great at communicating often with us and sent lots of cute updates while watching our border collie corgi mix! She even took time before his stay to meet him and get to know him better. I appreciate how often she took him out for exercise, and I’m sure he did too. Thank you Hope!”
Emily S.Star Sitter
“Excellent care and updates throughout Lottie's stay. Nice to know she was getting lots of love and playtime. Really great communication. Emily is a wonderful dog sitter.”
Keelan E.Star Sitter
“I am grateful to Keelan for his empathetic and kind care of Rosie. He was so thoughtful in approaching her health challenges and encouraging in providing her social opportunities appropriate for her timid personality. She had a most positive experience on all levels.”
Amanda P.Star Sitter
“Amanda was wonderful! She sent me daily photos and updates of our sweet girl and gave her lots of long walks! I will continue to use Amanda for all of our dog sitting needs! :)”
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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 Center.
Rover makes it easy to find Center 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
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