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“Matt and Nicole were absolutely amazing!! I’ve never done any type of boarding or dog sitting before so I was a little nervous, but the constant updates with pictures made me feel like I made the right decision. I will definitely be using them in the future. Thanks again!!”


“I am so thankful for Mary and Cory! Their home is welcoming and fun! Mary is such a kind soul and handles Kit so well- it’s Kit’s home away from home💕! Chester is the best dog friend for Kit! Mary is so friendly and handles all temperament of dogs so well, always a positive experience 💕!”


“Kyli was amazing the whole time we were away. She looked after our 2 dogs and sent us updates everyday and videos of them playing with her dogs. They looked like they had an amazing time which made us happy. I 100% recommend Kyli for your animals. :)”


“Angie is a dog owner so she treated my fur babies like family. She took pictures and videos and sent them to me. This made feel confident that my babies were in good hands. Cooper and Dixies thanks Angie just the same.”


“Shelisha did an amazing job with Luna! She kept me totally in the loop with constant updates, including tons of pictures and video messages. If you're a fur parent who values consistent notifications about your pet, Shelisha is highly recommended!”


“I would 100% recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a quality pet sitter! She was so pleasant to work with, and she sent the sweetest updates while she was caring for my pup, Delta. It was obvious when we picked Delta up that she had been very well cared for and loved. I will, without a doubt, be booking with Vanessa again 😊”


“Joanne took amazing care of my senior dog! She was extremely accommodating and sent plenty of updates and pictures. Highly highly recommend Joanne to love on your fur baby!”


“Would ABSOLUTELY book again....We have an elderly dog and a youthful one and Iris was amazing with both of them. She was so good with sending pics/videos without me even requesting them. We definitely plan to book with her again. Her home was beautiful as well. 10 out of 10, would definitely recommend Iris, she is AWESOME!!!! :)”


“I am torn between telling you how fabulous Christian is and lying and telling you he is terrible…so he doesn’t get booked up!😂 Seriously, our two dogs had a great stay with Christian, he truly loves animals. He’s reliable, flexible, trustworthy and communicated wonderfully. We feel blessed that we found him, will definitely use him again.”


“Maya was an immediate fit for us. We were able to visit with our Bebe ahead of time & were assured the care would be perfect. Maya kept Bebe for 4 days and sent pictures daily to update us on her daily meals & activity. We had peace of mind while traveling knowing our baby was being very well cared for & would certainly book again with Maya.”



“Kendra was wonderful, caring & loving to our fur baby, she sent lots of pictures, responded quickly, we will definitely use Kendra as our pet sitter again, highly recommend, Kendra!!!!!”


“Melissa and her husband were awesome! They treated my dog like family—walked him, cuddled with him, and even let him sleep with them. They kept me updated constantly with photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dog felt right at home and was truly happy. It felt like a little vacation for him too! I would absolutely rebook with them again—eyes closed. Highly recommended!”


“Summer was absolutely amazing with our little girl, Bella, who is it puppy. Also, she just lost her brother, and was very commanding from losing a booking of two dogs down to one dog. On top of that, we had to readjust our schedule, and again was very accommodating to our circumstances! Hands-down for this dog sitter who went above, and beyond taking care of our little girl! I highly recommend her!!”


“Mikalyn and crew did a great job for us....they were warm and welcoming and our two girls seemed to enjoy their stay with them. This was almost a last minute booking and they went above and beyone to assist us. We will be using them again in the future when our needs arise for great sitters for our fur kids. Dominic and Ana”


“Great dog sitter! She was with my dog Chloe for a week and always kept me updated and sent me pictures. My dog looked super happy in the pictures and when I picked her up. She also has a nice backyard so my dog enjoyed being there very much! I Recommend her 1000%”


“Cherisse was awasome!!! My dog definitely enjoyed being over there. She sent lots of videos and pictures!!! I would definitely love my dog to go over there again in the future!!!”


“Angelica is absolutely amazing. She sent photos and videos every single day, was responsive, friendly, and a wonderful professional. My pup was obsessed with her immediately. Her home was immaculate and safe for my girl. I could not have asked for a better sitter and will 100% be using her services again. I almost think my puppy didn’t want to leave her. Plus, she returned her to me having washed her bed and my puppy was clean and smelling amazing. You can’t go wrong with Angelica.”


“Ginger was wonderful with my dog!! So attentive to my needs and his. Communication was exceptional and prompt the whole time she had the dog. Great fenced yard for running and playing. I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her again.”

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Matt & Nicole L.Star Sitter

“Matt and Nicole were absolutely amazing!! I’ve never done any type of boarding or dog sitting before so I was a little nervous, but the constant updates with pictures made me feel like I made the right decision. I will definitely be using them in the future. Thanks again!!”


Mary G.Star Sitter

“I am so thankful for Mary and Cory! Their home is welcoming and fun! Mary is such a kind soul and handles Kit so well- it’s Kit’s home away from home💕! Chester is the best dog friend for Kit! Mary is so friendly and handles all temperament of dogs so well, always a positive experience 💕!”


Kyli U.Star Sitter

“Kyli was amazing the whole time we were away. She looked after our 2 dogs and sent us updates everyday and videos of them playing with her dogs. They looked like they had an amazing time which made us happy. I 100% recommend Kyli for your animals. :)”


angie a.Star Sitter

“Angie is a dog owner so she treated my fur babies like family. She took pictures and videos and sent them to me. This made feel confident that my babies were in good hands. Cooper and Dixies thanks Angie just the same.”


Shelisha F.Star Sitter

“Shelisha did an amazing job with Luna! She kept me totally in the loop with constant updates, including tons of pictures and video messages. If you're a fur parent who values consistent notifications about your pet, Shelisha is highly recommended!”


Vanessa H.Star Sitter

“I would 100% recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a quality pet sitter! She was so pleasant to work with, and she sent the sweetest updates while she was caring for my pup, Delta. It was obvious when we picked Delta up that she had been very well cared for and loved. I will, without a doubt, be booking with Vanessa again 😊”


Briana S.Star Sitter

“Briana spoils Bear so much that he actually pouts when he gets home. He gets so excited when he sees her and her husband out in public. She is great with him.”


Joanne R.
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“Joanne took amazing care of my senior dog! She was extremely accommodating and sent plenty of updates and pictures. Highly highly recommend Joanne to love on your fur baby!”


Iris M.Star Sitter

“Would ABSOLUTELY book again....We have an elderly dog and a youthful one and Iris was amazing with both of them. She was so good with sending pics/videos without me even requesting them. We definitely plan to book with her again. Her home was beautiful as well. 10 out of 10, would definitely recommend Iris, she is AWESOME!!!! :)”


Christian W.Star Sitter

“I am torn between telling you how fabulous Christian is and lying and telling you he is terrible…so he doesn’t get booked up!😂 Seriously, our two dogs had a great stay with Christian, he truly loves animals. He’s reliable, flexible, trustworthy and communicated wonderfully. We feel blessed that we found him, will definitely use him again.”


Maya S.Star Sitter

“Maya was an immediate fit for us. We were able to visit with our Bebe ahead of time & were assured the care would be perfect. Maya kept Bebe for 4 days and sent pictures daily to update us on her daily meals & activity. We had peace of mind while traveling knowing our baby was being very well cared for & would certainly book again with Maya.”




Kendra N.Star Sitter

“Kendra was wonderful, caring & loving to our fur baby, she sent lots of pictures, responded quickly, we will definitely use Kendra as our pet sitter again, highly recommend, Kendra!!!!!”


Alberto T.Star Sitter

“Alberto was amazing with my dogs. I received updates throughout their their stay. I will definitely use him again and highly recommend him.”


Melissa N.

“Melissa and her husband were awesome! They treated my dog like family—walked him, cuddled with him, and even let him sleep with them. They kept me updated constantly with photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my dog felt right at home and was truly happy. It felt like a little vacation for him too! I would absolutely rebook with them again—eyes closed. Highly recommended!”


Summer H.
Star Sitter


“Summer was absolutely amazing with our little girl, Bella, who is it puppy. Also, she just lost her brother, and was very commanding from losing a booking of two dogs down to one dog. On top of that, we had to readjust our schedule, and again was very accommodating to our circumstances! Hands-down for this dog sitter who went above, and beyond taking care of our little girl! I highly recommend her!!”


Mikalyn E.

“Mikalyn and crew did a great job for us....they were warm and welcoming and our two girls seemed to enjoy their stay with them. This was almost a last minute booking and they went above and beyone to assist us. We will be using them again in the future when our needs arise for great sitters for our fur kids. Dominic and Ana”


Ruverlyn M.

“Great dog sitter! She was with my dog Chloe for a week and always kept me updated and sent me pictures. My dog looked super happy in the pictures and when I picked her up. She also has a nice backyard so my dog enjoyed being there very much! I Recommend her 1000%”


Cherisse L.


“Cherisse was awasome!!! My dog definitely enjoyed being over there. She sent lots of videos and pictures!!! I would definitely love my dog to go over there again in the future!!!”


Angelica P.

“Angelica is absolutely amazing. She sent photos and videos every single day, was responsive, friendly, and a wonderful professional. My pup was obsessed with her immediately. Her home was immaculate and safe for my girl. I could not have asked for a better sitter and will 100% be using her services again. I almost think my puppy didn’t want to leave her. Plus, she returned her to me having washed her bed and my puppy was clean and smelling amazing. You can’t go wrong with Angelica.”


Ginger L.

“Ginger was wonderful with my dog!! So attentive to my needs and his. Communication was exceptional and prompt the whole time she had the dog. Great fenced yard for running and playing. I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her again.”
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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 Central Avenue.
Rover makes it easy to find Central Avenue 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.
