Pet Boarding in Charlottesville
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Hannah is amazing! She's a real dog whisperer. Our pup HATES cats so we were nervous to live him with her because Hannah cares for a number of cats as well. Low and behold, this dog SLEPT in the same bed as a couple of cats and he was completely unfazed. Unreal. Thanks Hannah. Looking forward to booking again soon :)”
“I could not have picked a better dog sitter. Nadia took such great care of my Alfie! I could tell from all the pictures she sent me that she really loved him. I am so thankful that I found her! Alfie had some rough times in his past but she handled his issues with great care and love ❤️”
“This was my first time leaving my 8 month old puppy since I got him. He is a pretty anxious dog, which made me an anxious mother. Clayton and Brittany were great; they were unfazed by his quirks, and allowed him space to adjust. Apparently he adjusted just fine; climbing into laps. They have a large fenced yard and two lively dogs; such a fun, busy weekend for my pup! I highly recommend them…”
“Jackie was amazing when watching our dog for 2.5 weeks while we were out of the country. She had great communication and sent us pics throughout the time. Great location as well for dogs to stay! Our dog has 3 legs and Jackie had no issues watching our dog and was very accommodating with any special needs. Highly recommend Jackie!”
“We were nervous leaving our 6-month-old puppy for the first time, but Cory made it a wonderful experience for us and our pup. Cory was easy to communicate with; he provided lots of photos and updates when we were gone and Riley seemed very happy and content when we went to pick her up. We would definitely like to have Cory watch Riley again.”
“Kayla was absolutely the sitter I was looking to find for my sweet and shy pup. She was very communicative and sent pics throughout his stay to keep me updated on how he was doing. When I picked him up, I could tell that he was comfortable and had been well cared for. I will absolutely be using her again :)”
“We are so happy to have found Lindy. She took excellent care of our dog Rex while we were away! We got pictures of of him playing, walking, and lounging every day, AND he ate all his food which he usually doesn’t do when boarded. We highly recommend Lindy and will definitely use her again when we are away.”
“I cannot say enough GREAT things about Heather! She took better care of my dogs than I do! Every day she sent me photos of them going on hiking adventures, playing in creeks or playing with her kids. They had the best time ever! I’m sure they are bored now that I’m home again. Thank you So Much, Heather! ❤️❤️❤️”
“Madison and Ryan were super hosts for Savannah! They were obviously loving and caring and reported in regularly. Savannah loved sitting on their balcony. We will definitely use them again!”
“Jess and James were awesome! They made our dog feel right at home, cuddled on him, played with him, exercised him. They sent pics every day, and I could tell from the photos that our dog very comfortable in their home with them. We hope our dog can visit again.”
“Laura did an amazing job caring for our dog while we were on vacation. He came home happy from spending the week playing with Laura and her dogs—she even managed to brush him!! Looking at the photos she sent every day, we kept commenting to ourselves “he’s clearly on his own vacation, too!””
About: I've been taking care of animals of all kinds since I was 12! I started volunteering early with a local humane society and have been active in rescues ever since. I have also fostered dogs from two months-10 years old, including medical fosters, so I'm comfortable giving pets medicine if need be. I currently work at UVA in their communications office, where I have a lot of flexibility, especially on Thursdays and Fridays when I work remotely. I'm available most weekends and many holidays! I live in a shared house with a unfenced backyard and a couple of roommates, both of whom love dogs! There's a trail near me that I enjoy walking dogs on if they are OK with other people/dogs. Otherwise, I take dogs on walks once or twice daily.
“Oliver has a GREAT with Jeff! He got along well with Jeff's adorable furreinds. Jeff sent timely updates with pictures which put me at ease while out of town. Thank you and hope our paths cross again!”
“Moxie had a great time staying over with Caroline. I loved getting photos and updates. Caroline is very experienced with dogs who have special needs and she is warm and friendly. So glad we found her!”
About: I grew up with dogs and cats in my home, so caring for animals has always been second nature to me. I started my pet care journey at 15, going all over my hometown to look after people’s pets, and I’ve loved it ever since. Over the years, I’ve cared for dogs, cats, birds, snakes, and even horses. I have alap spent time volunteering at different shelters both in my home state and Virginia. Each animal brings a unique experience, and I always enjoy the chance to connect with them and give them all the attention and love they need . I have a pretty flexible schedule, I am available most afternoons and evenings throughout the week. I am available after 6:30 AM and before 5 PM. I have a large fenced in yard where your pet can play lots of games and get exercise. If your pet prefers to be crated that’s not problem, but if they prefer to be out, that’s okay too!
“Izzy was so fantastic with our boy Winston, she is so warm, inviting, and professional! She made sure to send updates with pictures & communicate with us throughout his stay. We could tell he had the best time playing with her two dogs and will definitely be going back!!”
“Emil was so sweet with my little pup and he came back super happy! He was very thorough with making sure he did everything he needed and let him sniff around all the time. A great place to send my little guy.”
About: I have taken care of dogs for over ten years, as I have lived with them my entire life. My family and neighbors have relied on me to care for their pets, and I have experience with dogs that need extra care and elderly dogs. I'm currently working part-time over the summer. I do not work far from home, and my shifts are generally less than 6 hours. This is subject to change. I have an apartment with access to a dog park. I cannot provide a crate, but I am able to crate dogs if supplied with one. My neighborhood is very pet-friendly, and many people own dogs.
“We couldn't have chosen a better home for Luna while we were out of town. Allison was absolutely fantastic. She took Luna out on daily walks, sent us regular updates and pictures, and took care of Luna like she was her pup. We would absolutely recommend Allison.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Hannah H.Star Sitter
“Hannah is amazing! She's a real dog whisperer. Our pup HATES cats so we were nervous to live him with her because Hannah cares for a number of cats as well. Low and behold, this dog SLEPT in the same bed as a couple of cats and he was completely unfazed. Unreal. Thanks Hannah. Looking forward to booking again soon :)”
Nadia G.
“I could not have picked a better dog sitter. Nadia took such great care of my Alfie! I could tell from all the pictures she sent me that she really loved him. I am so thankful that I found her! Alfie had some rough times in his past but she handled his issues with great care and love ❤️”
Clayton D.
“This was my first time leaving my 8 month old puppy since I got him. He is a pretty anxious dog, which made me an anxious mother. Clayton and Brittany were great; they were unfazed by his quirks, and allowed him space to adjust. Apparently he adjusted just fine; climbing into laps. They have a large fenced yard and two lively dogs; such a fun, busy weekend for my pup! I highly recommend them…”
Jackie B.
“Jackie was amazing when watching our dog for 2.5 weeks while we were out of the country. She had great communication and sent us pics throughout the time. Great location as well for dogs to stay! Our dog has 3 legs and Jackie had no issues watching our dog and was very accommodating with any special needs. Highly recommend Jackie!”
Cory P.Star Sitter
“We were nervous leaving our 6-month-old puppy for the first time, but Cory made it a wonderful experience for us and our pup. Cory was easy to communicate with; he provided lots of photos and updates when we were gone and Riley seemed very happy and content when we went to pick her up. We would definitely like to have Cory watch Riley again.”
Kayla S.
“Kayla was absolutely the sitter I was looking to find for my sweet and shy pup. She was very communicative and sent pics throughout his stay to keep me updated on how he was doing. When I picked him up, I could tell that he was comfortable and had been well cared for. I will absolutely be using her again :)”
Alexandra R.Star Sitter
“Alexandra was so communicative and Luna loved her stay! She is a little skittish around kids and she was so accommodating to her needs. Thank you, Alexandra!”
Lindy P.
“We are so happy to have found Lindy. She took excellent care of our dog Rex while we were away! We got pictures of of him playing, walking, and lounging every day, AND he ate all his food which he usually doesn’t do when boarded. We highly recommend Lindy and will definitely use her again when we are away.”
Heather W.
“I cannot say enough GREAT things about Heather! She took better care of my dogs than I do! Every day she sent me photos of them going on hiking adventures, playing in creeks or playing with her kids. They had the best time ever! I’m sure they are bored now that I’m home again. Thank you So Much, Heather! ❤️❤️❤️”
Madison & Ryan N.Star Sitter
“Madison and Ryan were super hosts for Savannah! They were obviously loving and caring and reported in regularly. Savannah loved sitting on their balcony. We will definitely use them again!”
Jessica L.Star Sitter
“Jess and James were awesome! They made our dog feel right at home, cuddled on him, played with him, exercised him. They sent pics every day, and I could tell from the photos that our dog very comfortable in their home with them. We hope our dog can visit again.”
Laura K.
“Laura did an amazing job caring for our dog while we were on vacation. He came home happy from spending the week playing with Laura and her dogs—she even managed to brush him!! Looking at the photos she sent every day, we kept commenting to ourselves “he’s clearly on his own vacation, too!””
Alice B.
“Alice is a great person and friend, and she is extremely kind, responsible, and caring. I have seen her interact with animals before and I would trust her with my own if I had them. She is and will be a loving dog caregiver and I would recommend her wholeheartedly for this position.”
Jeff J.
“Oliver has a GREAT with Jeff! He got along well with Jeff's adorable furreinds. Jeff sent timely updates with pictures which put me at ease while out of town. Thank you and hope our paths cross again!”
Caroline D.
“Moxie had a great time staying over with Caroline. I loved getting photos and updates. Caroline is very experienced with dogs who have special needs and she is warm and friendly. So glad we found her!”
Janae P.
About: I grew up with dogs and cats in my home, so caring for animals has always been second nature to me. I started my pet care journey at 15, going all over my hometown to look after people’s pets, and I’ve loved it ever since. Over the years, I’ve cared for dogs, cats, birds, snakes, and even horses. I have alap spent time volunteering at different shelters both in my home state and Virginia. Each animal brings a unique experience, and I always enjoy the chance to connect with them and give them all the attention and love they need . I have a pretty flexible schedule, I am available most afternoons and evenings throughout the week. I am available after 6:30 AM and before 5 PM. I have a large fenced in yard where your pet can play lots of games and get exercise. If your pet prefers to be crated that’s not problem, but if they prefer to be out, that’s okay too!
Izzy B.
“Izzy was so fantastic with our boy Winston, she is so warm, inviting, and professional! She made sure to send updates with pictures & communicate with us throughout his stay. We could tell he had the best time playing with her two dogs and will definitely be going back!!”
Emil F.
“Emil was so sweet with my little pup and he came back super happy! He was very thorough with making sure he did everything he needed and let him sniff around all the time. A great place to send my little guy.”
Madeline G.
About: I have taken care of dogs for over ten years, as I have lived with them my entire life. My family and neighbors have relied on me to care for their pets, and I have experience with dogs that need extra care and elderly dogs. I'm currently working part-time over the summer. I do not work far from home, and my shifts are generally less than 6 hours. This is subject to change. I have an apartment with access to a dog park. I cannot provide a crate, but I am able to crate dogs if supplied with one. My neighborhood is very pet-friendly, and many people own dogs.
Allison H.
“We couldn't have chosen a better home for Luna while we were out of town. Allison was absolutely fantastic. She took Luna out on daily walks, sent us regular updates and pictures, and took care of Luna like she was her pup. We would absolutely recommend Allison.”
Charlottesville pet parents share their Rover experiences
I couldn’t be happier with this family! They took such sweet care of Piper and treated her like their own. I received plenty of photo updates, which gave me total peace of mind, and it was clear she was getting so much love and attention. I’ll absolutely be booking with them again and will be recommending them to any friends who need a caring, reliable dog sitter!
Great experience with Madison and Ryan. They were very responsive and all communications sent. Great updates including pictures took really good care of Cody, including plenty of woods walks and attention. They also managed his limes disease medication for the long weekend. Would definitely book with them again!
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!
Isaiah is an incredible individual. Our dog is a senior and he is not an easy dog to manage at this point of life, but the dog still is loving life and has quality time left. Isaiah was so loving and caring of our dog and we knew that our buddy was in the best of care. I appreciate Isaiah for his time, energy, and communication from start to finish with us and to our dog. Seriously, beyond appreciative of Isaiah.
This was my first time using Rover, and Nicholas was a Godsend! He was able to accommodate my last minute request, when a previous booking fell through. He was kind and flexible with my Roscoe! He sent me updates and pictures, which showed the Roscoe was doing well. I will definitely recommend and book with him again!
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet 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 Charlottesville.
Rover makes it easy to find Charlottesville pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets 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 pet 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.
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