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Eliana A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 94 reviews
29 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bay shore, NY, 11706

“Eliana was nothing short of AMAZING! She sent numerous photos to us when we were away. You can tell our dog Ghost was happy and well! You can also tell that she just LOVES animals! Would definitely book her again!”

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Joanne B.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 181 reviews
73 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Islip, NY, 11751

“Joanne was great. She was very accommodating with the drop off and pick up times. She is very communicative, sending updates with photos every day of my dogs. The dogs love her huge backyard!”

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Jodie J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
6 repeat clients
32 years of experience
West Islip, NY, 11795

“We went to meet Jodie, and her dog, Charlie, a few days before our trip. Bowie instantly felt at home and was entirely happy playing with Charlie. While we were away, Jodie sent daily pictures of our happy puppy and kept us informed of his antics! He had so much fun and can't wait to go back when we go on vacation again! Thank you Jodie!”

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Gabby G.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 202 reviews
101 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“CJ was well taken care of by Gabby. They got along splendidly, and CJ even had another dog to play with for part of the time. You can tell that Gabby loves dogs!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jinay L.
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Jinay L.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 100 reviews
29 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Patchogue, NY, 11772

“Jinay was awesome and her family couldn’t have been sweeter and more welcoming to Zeke. She was flexible and communicative and kept me feeling reassured that he was in the best hands while I was away. Highly recommend!”

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Kristen
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Smithtown, NY, 11787

“Kristin took wonderful care of our puppy, Scruffy for two days while my family and I were away. Kristin sent us photos and videos of Scruffy and was always available to respond quickly to our messages. Our puppy was in great hands while we were away. I will definitely look to board Scruffy with Kristin again on our next trip!”

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Jamie G.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Bayshore, NY, 11706

“Jamie did amazing while I was away, I was so right to trust her, she sent me picture anytime I asked. It was my first time leaving my puppy with a doggy sitter and I made an excellent choice choosing Jamie! I will be back most definitely.”

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John A.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
19 repeat clients
40 years of experience
East patchogue, NY, 11772

“I don't think I could find a better sitter than John. Very thorough and always on point with communication. 120% would book again and recommend!”

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Laurie S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Deer Park, NY, 11729

“I’m very happy for leaving my dog with Laurie and her family Woody seems to be very happy and they taking care of him super well Tku so much and we will see you soon”

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Daniel S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 269 reviews
141 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Bay Shore, NY, 11706

“Dan & Denise were great with my dog, Fred. I could see that he was happy for the entire weekend at their house. It really was like his own vacation! They were nice enough to send me pictures and updates of my dog while I was away which definitely alleviated any concerns I had. Fred had a great time in a safe environment with other friendly dogs! They were also accommodating enough to do a meet-n-greet before I booked my dog's stay. I would not hesitate for a second to ask Dan & Denise to watch Fred again!”

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John L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
2 repeat clients
55 years of experience
West Islip, NY, 11795

“We had a wonderful experience boarding Chloe with John and his wife. They are lovely people, their home is immaculate, and it is obvious they love dogs and enjoy caring for them. Their own dog is very well behaved and got along well with ours. We highly recommend John and would certainly board Chloe with him again in the future.”

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Jillian P.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Bay Shore, NY, 11706

“she was amazing with my boys and they loved spending time with her. you can tell she loves animals and I would 1000% trust her with my boys again !”

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Yaina D.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 77 reviews
37 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Huntington, NY, 11743

“Yaina took excellent care of our girl Tilly. She had some playmates, snuggle mates and an overall good time. Yaina was very good in sending photos and videos of Tilly’s stay. Highly recommend.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby R.
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Abby R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Islip, NY, 11751

“Abby is the best dog sitter! She kept me updated on everything my dog was doing, gave him a bath, and made sure he was well-fed. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in her care.”

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Jamie H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“Jamie was a great host. She sent us pictures several times during the day and was always responsive when we asked how our baby was. We would highly recommend her and plan on using her all the time.”

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Naomi G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 years of experience
Smithtown, NY, 11787

“Naomi!!! Amazing!!!Talk about a peace of mind! We had to leave in rather short notice & Naomi was so accommodating!!! Fin & Daisy fell in love right away w/ Naomi & her little Puppy Love Gazebo!! What a cool “kennel-esque” feel, well even more of a She Shed vibe, you know like a place you want to escape to with a good book & a glass of wine … except this one was designed perfectly for pups! Exactly what I was looking for, their own dedicated space full of warmth, the perfect cozy spot to curl up in, yet with plenty of room to roam & explore!! Naomi was incredibly kind, caring, and attentive to our two little dogs. It was clear from the beginning that she genuinely love animals and treated our pups with so much patience, affection, and care. We felt completely comfortable knowing they were in such good hands. We highly recommend Naomi to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their pets!”

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Trisha K.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Smithtown, NY, 11787

“Trisha was great, she kept us in the loop with pictures and texts the whole evening. It was the first time we left our dog Jax who’s 1-1/2 old boxer with tons of energy. Thank you Trisha and we will definitely leave Jax with again and again.”

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Alexis P.
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$55
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20 years of experience
Dix Hills, NY, 11746

About: Animals are family here! I provide patient, loving care tailored to each animal’s personality, routine, and comfort level, with plenty of playtime, cuddles, and attention. I have experience working with rescue organizations and offer foster care to animals requiring special attention. Currently in service dog training courses with my Australian Shepard. I work from home most days, so pet care naturally fits into my daily routine. I’m only away from home for about six hours on two days each week. Outside of work, I spend much of my time with my animals, gardening, and enjoying our little homestead—especially when the weather is nice! I have a fully fenced yard plus a separate secured area for my chickens. My own dogs, cats, and chickens live here, but visiting pets are always supervised and safely separated when needed.

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Joanne Z.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Deer Park, NY, 11729

“My dog had a wonderful time with Joanne + family! He immediately made himself at home when I dropped him off and looked like he had the best time in all the photos and videos I received. I’m always nervous leaving him with anyone who isn’t family, but I had the peace of mind that he was well taken care of and having fun while I was out of town.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lenny R.
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Lenny R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
39 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Holbrook, NY, 11741

“This was my first time using Rover as well as my first time having anyone watch my Dog. Needless to say, I was very nervous about the whole thing. I had brought Olga to a kennel (which was very clean/good/clear dogs were well taken care of as much as possible) but I just couldn’t bring myself to not have Olga be in a place where she could interact with people/have a yard to run around. Not only did Lenny do a great job watching my little Olga, she also kept me updated with detailed texts and photos throughout Olga’s stay. This eased my mind greatly and also showed me that Lenny truly cared about Olga’s wellbeing. Lenny also gave me a good overview of Olga’s visit when I picked her up. She made me feel good about Olga and together we discussed future visits and ways to optimize further Olga’s future visits/development in general. It is clear that Lenny cares about Olga’s wellbeing going forward. I will definitely work with Lenny again and I highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much Lenny. I have such piece of mind now knowing I have such a good option for Olga to stay when I am out of town. I am very excited for Olga’s next visit. Thank you again very much for being so kind and opening up your home/heart to Olga.”

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Central Islip is $60

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Bento starts to whine with excitement as we approach Megan’s home. She and her family love him and pay so much attention to him. No wonder why he loves going there.

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Sharon R.
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Joanne was caring, conscientious and professional. This was our first booking with her, and she thoughtfully sent many photos with updates on how our boy was adapting to this new environment. He had previously been boarded only with his breeder. He was fine, happy and well taken care of. We would gladly book with her again.

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Alexander B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly could not have been more communicative and kind. She took such good care of our pup, and he came home exhausted (which is what we hoped for since he’s so high energy). She kept us up to date on all necessary things during our pups stay, and send videos and pictures too. We will definitely consider booking again in the future!

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Natalie M.
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Stephanie was an amazing sitter, I will be rebooking for many times to come. She is communicative and cared for my dog so well. My dog was with her for two whole weeks and I couldn’t believe how clean she still was when I picked her up! Everything I left her with was returned in the same condition.

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Eltonnelle J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anthony is a very kind and responsible person, and he is loving towards the dogs. Thanks, Anthony! He sends videos and photos during the outings. 🫶🏻

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Gloria S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be happier with the incredible care my dog received! From the moment I dropped him off, I felt completely at ease knowing he was in the hands of someone who truly loves animals. She’s adamant about maintaining your pets’ normal schedule. To say she is accommodating would be an understatement. The daily updates, photos, and genuine attention made all the difference. My dog came home happy, relaxed, and clearly adored. This was above and beyond anything I expected. If you’re looking for someone who treats your dog like family, look no further.

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Matthew R.
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Thank you again Erin for watching Gidget. I’m so glad we have some place we are able to feel comfortable leaving her. She loves going to your house. She gets very excited walking up your driveway.

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Debra V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Freedom was a huge help when we had to book at the last minute due to a family emergency. They were very nice to Cleo and accommodated her food needs and energy level. They also made a very cute portrait of Cleo and gifted her a bandana, which she is still wearing and loving. I highly recommend Freedom to others looking for a sitter.

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Hannah K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our doggos took an instant liking to Kyla, whom from this first instance of contact was so incredibly polished and professional and really helped put us at ease. She sent is pictures for updates and answered all of our questions. We will definitely be repeats, our dogs had a superb time and hardly missed us at all

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Liliana C.
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Central Islip on Rover is $50 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $34 and $70 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

There are 5,127 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Central Islip. About 88% of Central Islip sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NY ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

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