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Sitter Profile Image: Paula C.
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Paula C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 166 reviews
41 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Our little dog has anxiety, but he felt very at home with Paula and was well taken care of! When we picked him up it seemed like he wanted to stay!”

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Chanda M.
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Tionna E.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Venable, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Tionna was great! Very communicative and flexible, particularly when our dropoff time kept changing and we needed a late-night pickup. Our dog seemed very happy in the photos. Would definitely recommend.”

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Lucy G.
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Bertie A.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
15 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Thanks to this sweet family for treating our doggo as apart of the their family. They took on a very last minute request from us, gave our dog the time of his life with park visits, and were constantly showing us pics. Very blessed to have found this sweet family. 10/10 recommend”

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Julianna W.
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Jesse & Emily H.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

“Jesse and Emily were fantastic with Kimber. Great communication with me and all the love and spoiling for Kimber. I love how they made her part of their family for the long weekend!”

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Daniel B.
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Svitlana F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
30 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Svitlana was so great with Birdie. She sent updates and pictures which really set our mind at ease because Birdie isn't used to being away from us for a long weekend. She took Birdie on walks and let her chill on the couch. Thanks for all your care with Birdie!”

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Jennifer K.
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Jani & Paul R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
34 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Crozet, VA, 22932

“We’re always nervous about leaving our pups for the first time with someone, but Jani and Paul made us so comfortable! Plenty of picture updates and our pups seemed SO happy when we picked them up. You can tell they love animals, we will definitely be using them again!”

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Kelley G.
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$30
per night
7 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

About: We love dogs and have a friendly 7-year-old pup who gets along well with other dogs. We will provide a safe, loving environment and personalized care so your dog feels right at home! I work from home, so I have availability during my 9-5 work day to be able to care for your dog and take them on walks or do drop-ins. We will make sure to give your pet lots of love and attention and take them on walks or play with them to get their energy out.

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Mark & Daniel T.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Palmyra, VA, 22963

“My husband and I travel most places with our fur babies and finding local Rovers when they can't check-in with us. While we have had good success finding trusting and loving sitters, we really were blessed to meet Mark and Daniel. Their attention to detail prior to our pets arrival, their ability to be flexible when my scheduling mistake was uncovered, but most importantly, the level of care my pups received was top-notch. The home is clean, fenced in large yard and they really love what they do. I don't know if we will be back in that area, but if we are I will re-book with Mark and Daniel.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aly B.
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Aly B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“As someone who was just passing through Charlottesville to attend a wedding, I was really apprehensive about leaving our two Jack Russell Terriers with someone I didn’t know. Aly was a great choice and just as wonderful as all her five star reviewers had said. She sent photos throughout our time away which was very reassuring. If you need someone while passing through or because you live in the area and need a loving home for your fur baby to hang out, don’t hesitate to reach out to Aly!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Hillary D.
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Hillary D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 100 reviews
21 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Crozet, VA, 22932

“Hillary is a great sitter. A dog lover, she was so engaged and involved with our 2 Goldens during the week they stayed with her and her family. She sent multiple pictures, videos, and texts every day. The dogs were in great shape when we picked them up and it was clear that that they had been very well cared for. It is so comforting to know that your beloved pets are in good hands and Hillary exudes that type of confidence in her care. We are empty nesters and could tell from the videos and pics that the dogs loved playing with her children. I highly recommend Hillary!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah H.
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Hannah H.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

“Maui’s stay with Hannah was awesome. From the moment I dropped my dog off, I could tell that Hannah was a total animal lover and that Maui was going to be in great hand My dog has anxiety issues and Hannah was great at administering his meds. Hannah sent many pictures to show me how happy Maui was during his stay. I will definitely check with Hannah again when going away and need an amazing dog sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca P.
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Rebecca P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 275 reviews
85 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Rebecca has a wonderful space and very lovely playful pups! We had a great meet and greet to ensure it was a good fit and booked when we all felt it was! She provided good updates and was flexible with us and our pup. She is an experienced doggy caretaker and our dog had a great time and came back to us happy and tired from all the playtime and walking. Couldn't recommend her enough!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ava R.
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Ava R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
18 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Ava took great care of my two dogs. She’s got a huge backyard that’s fully fenced in. My pup, Jagger, didn’t want to leave come pick up time! I’ll definitely use her services again.”

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Erik R.
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$45
per night
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for most of my life and truly love working with them. Since the age of 10, I’ve looked after dozens of dogs, volunteered at multiple shelters, and trained two puppies. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes from tiny 8 pound pups to large 100 pound dogs. I would be honored to watch your dog and can promise they’ll receive plenty of attention, care, and love while in my hands. I already have a dog to walk on a daily basis and I am home for most of every day. I will have the free time to take care of your dog to the best of my ability. I have a dog crate, homemade dog house, and an organized 3 story house the dog can stay in and roam around. There is a small front yard and a large area outback for space to walk.

Sitter Profile Image: Julie N.
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Julie N.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
9 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

“Linkin had a wonderful time with Julie and her family! I could not have asked for a better communicator, and “fill in” dog mom while I was away! Linkin was well taken care of and sooo happy! Thank you for your help!”

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Rebecca C.
Sitter Profile Image: Brooke L.
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Brooke L.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 112 reviews
32 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Brooke was great! Very communicative, accommodating, and sent pictures during the stay. The property is beautiful with lots of space to run and our dog had a great time staying with her!”

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Lauren D.
Sitter Profile Image: Katina M.
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Katina M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 98 reviews
38 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Troy, VA, 22974

“They treat my dog like family, not just Katina, but everyone right down to the cats and dogs already in the home. My pup loves them so much and that makes me so comfortable leaving her there. Just like a second family”

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Caroline D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

“Caroline was great with our dog, and was a really nice person to meet and talk to. I can highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking for someone to care for their pet.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia W.
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Cynthia W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
19 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Ruckersville, VA, 22968

“Hank came home exhausted which means he had a blast. Cynthia did a great job in every Dept from communication to updates throughout the weekend. We were extremely pleased with her work.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary R.
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Mary R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 35 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22902

“Mary watched my dog Rizzo for a week and she was absolutely wonderful. Rizzo was right at home with her family and I could immediately tell from her updates that he was happy and comfortable. Her children were also wonderful with Rizzo. I highly recommend Mary for anyone looking for dog sitting! Your pet will be loved and cared for just like Rizzo.”

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Jesse & Emily take great care of Chips. He’s happy when I drop him off & happy & healthy when I pick him up. Photos come regularly.

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Wayne T.
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Dara was so wonderful!! She was great at giving me updates and loving on my pup. Would definitely book again!

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Kelley G.
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Tionna took amazing care of my 1.8yo female German Shepherd Dog named Dasha for a full week, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. She sent multiple updates and photos every single day, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear Dasha was well cared for, happy, and getting plenty of attention. When I picked up Dasha, she came back happy, relaxed, and completely herself — not stressed or withdrawn in any way. You can truly tell when a dog has been treated with kindness, and that was absolutely the case here. I would 100% use Tionna again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, communicative, and attentive sitter. Thank you, Tionna!

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Anastasia C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nana is great with Mo! Nana communicates well, and he was flexible with my trip schedule. This is my second time boarding Mo with Nana and will book for other needs in the future.

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Kellie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paula was absolutely amazing with our dog and made her feel right at home from day one. She took excellent care of her, kept us at ease while we were away, and was incredibly flexible and accommodating when our return travel got complicated. We’re so grateful for her kindness and care when it came to taking care of our pup and would 100% book with her again — five stars without hesitation!

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Natasha S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Svitlana took amazing care of our two dogs! We received daily updates and came home to happy healthy dogs. Despite the snow/ice storm, we knew they were in great hands and this was the most peace of mind I’ve had going out of town without them.

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Logan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bertie was a fantastic host for Nike who had a fantastic time while we were gone! Would gladly have Nike stay with Bertie and friends in the future :)

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Ian C.
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Jayden was easy to work with and he was a life-saver making himself available the day after Christmas. My dog took to him without hesitation.

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Diane S.
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Paige was so great! Kept me updated on how Zeus was doing and sent cute pics. He seemed totally at home!

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Mariel C.
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Blair was amazing with our dog Mochi! She boarded her for 5 nights and did an incredible job, was very nice and communicative and provided frequent updates throughout. Would be happy to use again for future boarding needs!

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Sean R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Izzy is the best sitter! Our dog, Maisie, seemed to know this before she even got inside the apartment. All wags and up on the couch and happy before we got down the road. Great communication, too—photos and videos—and a play date at Izzy’s family home with two Doodles on top of all the good care. We can’t wait to book again.

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Sandra B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Super calm location for our elderly dog. Really great and responsive. Flexible about our pick up and drop off schedule. Will certainly be back

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Albert E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angel seemed very happy to stay with Indira for a week. Indira was flexible and accommodating with my work travel and her place was clean, organized, and a good calm space for my pup. She reached out when Angel was having a hard time and was able to resolve the issue quickly with some feedback. Would definitely use her again.

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Mary A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time leaving Pepe with a sitter and our first time using Rover, so we were a bit nervous, you never really know who you’re leaving your dog with. But Riley was exceptional from the very beginning. Even before I booked her, she helped me figure out how the app worked and made the whole process easy. During Pepe’s stay, she kept me 100% informed at all times with photos, videos, and messages. She was incredibly attentive, caring, and professional. I truly felt peace of mind knowing Pepe was in her hands. I have no doubt he was well cared for, and I would absolutely book her again. Thank you so much, Riley, for treating Pepe like your own dog, we truly appreciate it.

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Ana T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Penny was wonderful with my little guy. She sent pictures an videos showing him playing and taking walks, and really cared about his feeding and sleep habits. He came back very happy and content, and I would use Penny as his sitter anytime needed. Very pleased.

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Merta P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Griffin was fantastic. I could tell how thoughtful and caring he was from when I first reached out. He has a calm reassuring presence and was very attentive to details about Sophie’s care, and immediately responded whenever I messaged him. He also sent me photo and video updates each day wherein I could tell how genuinely happy and relaxed Sophie was with him. It was my first time using Rover and I was a little nervous about it, and I feel like I got so lucky. I highly, highly recommend Griffin for dog care!!

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Jessie S.
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Mary and her family are wonderful dog sitters! She sent me daily updates with pictures. I highly recommend Mary.

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Cindy G.
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Brooke did an excellent job taking care of our dog. She was very responsive to all our messages and sent regular updates and photos each day. She was also incredibly flexible with our pickup time after a delayed return flight. We definitely would book with Brooke again!

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Nate G.
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Lauren was great. Never having left my Marvel with a sitter, I was a little apprehensive. She was informative, kind and cared for my guy while I was away. She even sent updates and pictures.

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Jeanette Curlee H.
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Nicholas did a great job of taking care of Bruno and letting us know how he was. We will definitely use him again!

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Danielle S.
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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Charlottesville is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Charlottesville dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $61 per night.

If you’re searching for a Charlottesville dog boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Feb 2026, 186 sitters provided dog boarding in Charlottesville. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 94% of Charlottesville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Charlottesville have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog 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 Charlottesville.

Rover makes it easy to find Charlottesville 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

There are 186 dog boarding sitters in Charlottesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Charlottesville, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

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.