Dog Boarding in Central City, IA
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1. Amanda J.
“Amanda and her family are amazing. Always go above and beyond and will love your pet like their own. My dog has some health issues, and they have never hesitated to give medicine and even coordinated with my vet while I was away. It's as close to a home away from home as you can get.”
2. Michaela P.
“Michaela was fabulous with Saint! Sent me updates and pictures throughout his stay and Saint was a a happy boy when I picked him up! Will most definitely book again! 🩵”
3. Beckett H.
“Beckett was fantastic with Danny Boy! Very smooth meet & greet, pickup and drop off were a breeze. Beckett was very responsive to texts and extremely accommodating when my travel plans changed due to flight delays. Definitely recommend!”
4. Bill L.
“Great people ! We are very cautious on who has Aspen because of the handful she is , but bill and Krista did not disappoint , very satisfied with how well she was taken care of. Would recommend them to anyone”
5. Janet A.
“Janet took wonderful care of my senior pup Shiloh! She sent several photos and video updates of my girl running around in their large backyard, set her up with a cozy spot by the window and made she sure Shiloh got all her medication. I would definitely use Janet’s services again in the future.”
6. Sara B.
“Sara and her family took great care of our two dogs! Communication was great and she was very accommodating. We will definitely hire her again in the future!”
7. Ashley B.
“Ashley is so sweet and the dogs loved her. She sent me pictures of them throughout the time they were there. I will definitely use her again.”
8. Lindsey C.
“Lindsey had awesome communication and was super flexible with our schedule. Our cat seemed to really enjoy his time and we loved all the picture updates.”
9. Shelby W.
“Shelby was great to work with! Very easy to communicate with. She sent lots of updates and her family went above and beyond to make sure my pup was comfortable in her home!”
10. Jena F.
“Flight got cancelled and had to make a last minute extension for Abby’s stay. Jena was quick to respond and happy to accommodate. Just another example of why we love Jena.”
11. Aimee C.
“5 stars! Aimee cared for my dog for 5 days while I was out of town. She took good care of my dog and made sure all of his needs were met. I received updates with pictures and could tell my dog was happy and taken care of. I will definitely be booking with her again.”
12. Abram T.
“Fantastic place to board you’re dog, we brought our dog Panda for the Memorial Day weekend and she had lots of space to run and play with other dogs but also had an area to be by herself if she wanted. Updates and photos were sent regularly throughout the weekend. Would absolutely take Panda back!! A++”
13. Alice W.
“Alice is nothing short of amazing!! We’ve never boarded our dog before and I was looking on rover for someone and found her profile. We did a meet and greet at her house. Our pup Jax took a little bit to warm up but after that he was fine! Alice is very kind, informative and worked with our schedule. We needed someone for 10 days. She also had no issues with his eating schedule. While we were on vacation she kept us informed on how Jax was doing. She also went out of her way to make sure we were having a great vacation as well and told us not to worry one bit. Her home is very cozy, clean and welcoming. She has a lot of room for any pet to roam around. She also has a great sized back yard which Jax loved. We will most definitely always contact Alice when we need any babysitting or boarding services! I think Jax would’ve stayed longer if we would’ve let him. :) We could tell Jax was treated exceptionally well and he had a great time. Thanks again! Jen&Casey”
14. Ashleigh G.
“Ashleigh was so so caring and conscientious in her care of our slightly grumpy and annoyed older dog! Definitely the best possible care out there! We will definitely be back. :)”
15. Debra S.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Oliver came home one happy puppy! My mind was at ease with the updates I received throughout the week. We will definitely be using Debra again.”
16. Caitlin W.
“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.”
17. Danielle W.
“Izzy had a great time with Danielle and her pups! Danielle responded quickly to texts and sent lots of pictures so I would know Izzy was comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”
18. Ming W.
“Thank you again! Saige had a wonderful time playing with you, your family and the other dogs! She was very well taken care of during her stay. She is even showing more interest in playing frisbee.”
19. Josh N.
“Josh was great with our dog. We appreciated the opportunity for a meet and greet before our trip. While we were away, Josh sent us daily updates and nade sure our dog was comfortable and cared for. When our flight was cancelled and we couldn't get home at the planned time, Josh was flexible and helpful in extending our dog's syay by a day.”
20. Tiffany S.
“So happy to have left our pup with Tiffany and her family! He made himself at home and had a much better time than at a boarding kennel. Will absolutely rebook again!”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
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 City.
Rover makes it easy to find Central City 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.