Dog Boarding in Columbus, AL
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1. Sorelwing A.
“We loved our experience with Sorelwing. She took great care of our dog and sent photos along the way to keep us posted about the stay. Our dog loved playing in her yard and with her children. We highly recommend Sorelwing.”
2. Rachel G.
“Ghost had the most fun at her house!! He swam (for the first time) and played his heart out. He was so tired when he came back home and I love that. Rachel was so nice and ghost looked sad when he started leaving!! Highly recommend he will stay again”
3. Amiee M.
“Aimee and the family were awesome to our pups. Grateful for all of the communication, and spoiling. Highly recommend and hopefully will get to use them again.”
4. Ann-Marie H.
“Oliver had so much fun! He’s a still a puppy of 9 months so he got all the time to play outside with the other dogs there!! I will be bringing him back any time I need a sitter! Ann was very quick to respond to messages and sent me some cute picks of all of them playing!”
5. Ashley P.
“Thank you Ashley! Ashley was very nice and took good care of my dog. She sent pictures and updates every day. She took her walking and played with her. She treated my baby like she was one of her own. I will definitely be using Ashley again soon.”
6. Rachel C.
“Rachel was amazing again. Java is so happy when she is with her. I had to travel for work and she was beyond accommodating with all the flight changes. I truly grateful and appreciative.”
7. Ray J.
“We received Exception service from Ray, my dog Diesel boarded for 7 days and Ray sent us pictures and videos every day of his playtime and downtime Ray's daughter and Diesel became best friends!!! when we picked our dog Diesel up Ray made sure to give us back all the items we gave him for the care of Diesel just know we will definitely be boarding Diesel with Ray and his Family again real soon. Thanks again Ray”
8. Sarah B.
“Super sweet and patient with us. We were running late for pick up, and Sarah was totally understanding. Pups came home totally exhausted and happy!”
9. Barrie W.
“Barrie is such a dog lover - we felt so comfortable having Porter stay with her. We could tell he was in excellent hands the moment we met her. Her home is ideal for doggos to run and play. She kept us updated with photos of our Porter.”
10. Doug A.
“Doug was very kind to us and extremely hospitable to our cocker spaniel, Charlie, while we were gone for the week. He sent daily updates and time stamps on potties/feedings/medicines, which is even more than we asked for. He gave our dog plenty of walks and stimulation, and send lots of pictures. We feel very comfortable leaving Charlie with Doug again!”
11. Helena D.
“Helena took good care of 2 high energy puppies. She was flexible in rescheduling and helping with pickup and drop off. I recommend Helena for cats or dogs care.”
12. Brittney T.
“She was incredible!! Treated my dogs as her own, giant fenced in back yard and two very friendly doggies to make friends with. My puppies were sad to leave!!”
13. Jordyn C.
“Jordyn was absolutely wonderful with Skylar! After the initial meet up, we scheduled him to stay with her over this past weekend. She was very attentive and made sure that he was well cared for. Would definitely recommend, as long as you don’t take my slot!”
14. Harold C.
“Harold went so far above and beyond in keeping my 2 girls. They are in their senior years and have entered the high maintenance stage of life. He handled them with grace and kindness. He sent lots of pictures and they got lots of love while visiting him. The hey stayed for a super long trip too so he really did a great job!!”
15. Karla S.
“Karla is fantastic!! She was flexible on pick up and drop off times, sent pictures/videos everyday to keep me updated as well. Goose got a lot of exercise and attention. I’ll definitely book Karla again in the future.”
16. David T.
“David and his wife were kind, thoughtful, and communicative throughout our entire trip. They have a beautiful home (with a big fenced in yard for zoomies) that your pets will love. They also sent lots of pictures and let me know how the doggies were doing every day. I would highly recommend David to anyone looking for a reliable and loving dog sitter! 🐶❤️🐶”
17. Carolyn R.
“Carolyn was amazing and was able to take my dog a day early at the last minute!!! My dog seemed very happy and loving to her!! Will definitely use her in the future!!”
18. Montavious T.
“Montavious was kind and accommodating. He provided daily photos and also video updates.”
19. Louann P.
“Louann and her husband took wonderful care of Vida!! I wish I was local, so that I could use them all the time! I can tell Vida enjoyed her time. 100% recommend. 10/10.”
20. Lesley A.
“Leslie did a great job boarding my two dogs. Sent pictures of the dogs every day and let me know how they were doing. Very attentive and loves the animals she cares for!!!”
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As of Jun 2025, 281 sitters provided dog boarding in Columbus. 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, 93% of Columbus dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Columbus have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Columbus.
Rover makes it easy to find Columbus 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 281 dog boarding sitters in Columbus on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Columbus, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 96% 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.
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