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Katie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 70 reviews
31 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN, 55106

“Katie is an amazing sitter. She watched our dog Ramen for a week. She kept him active with walks and took so many pictures/videos. Her dogs are so cute and they became bffs. We were so lucky to have Katie as our sitter. Her communication is exceptional and I can tell she really loves what she does. Please have Ramen back!”

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Brenda T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
9 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Morris Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

“Our dogs were so happy and loved! They felt comfortable enough to show their personalities, and loved their new friends. Even our grumpy old man came around.”

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Sarah K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Rosemount, MN, 55068

About: I’m a dedicated dog lover with experience caring for dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities. I grew up with both dogs and horses, and our animals were always treated as part of the family. I understand how important it is to find someone you trust to care for your pet while you’re away. I’ve cared for everything from energetic puppies to senior dogs who need a slower, gentler pace. Every dog is different, and I take the time to learn their routines, preferences, and personalities to make sure they feel comfortable and cared for. At home, I have two Australian Cattle Dogs, Sydney (4) and Roo (2), both rescues. They’re active, social, and always happy to welcome new companions. Before them, I raised my dog Cooper from 7 weeks old through 14 wonderful years. I also regularly provide in-home dog sitting for friends and family, with stays ranging from a few days to several weeks. I work from home which provides me plenty of time to keep an eye on your pup and let them out for potty breaks. I also try to work in some play time during the day where I can. My dogs insist the ball is thrown for them a lot! I feed my my own dogs around 6:30/7am and 3:30/4pm daily. I have a nice big yard with a privacy fence and 2 well socialized, friendly and playful dogs. I have good size kitchen and living room areas that can be gated off the pups need some quiet time to themselves.

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Andrea F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 274 reviews
111 repeat clients
8 years of experience
W. St. Paul, MN, 55118

“My dog seemed to have a great time and Andrea was super easy to work with and was able to accommodate me last minute! I would definitely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone!”

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Julie & Jesse H.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Greater Eastside, St Paul, MN, 55119

“Julie and Jesse were awesome pet sitters! I received updates and pictures daily. Both of my dogs seemed to really enjoy their time. I will be a repeat client for sure!! Highly recommended!”

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Dylan S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, MN, 55075

“Dylan did great with my dog. He was available to watch her over the Christmas holiday which allowed me to travel to see family. He was flexible with pickup & drop off. I will definitely book with him again.”

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Alexis K.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

About: I will love and care for your pets as if they were my own. I recently just had to put my dog down of nearly 15 years. Having him was so eye opening for my heart and sprit actually showed me what it means for someone or a pet to be there for you. I love and loved my dog and I promise to do the same for your animals as well. Fur babies are just as important as human being in my eyes. They deserve the love, respect and the care of other things. I will not only take care of your pet but I will make sure that they have fun with me, make sure they enjoy their walks and keep them hydrated at all times.

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Erica & Philip W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
14 years of experience
Macalester-Groveland, Saint Paul, MN, 55105

“Penny had a great stay with Erica and Philip. They were communicative throughout her stay and made our sweet, anxious pup feel right at home. Thank you!!”

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Brittany S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rosemount, MN, 55068

“Brittany is amazing! I was nervous to leave my young pup for the 1st time and what an outstanding experience it was for all of us! She communicated with me daily and put me at ease that things were going as they should. We will definitely be booking again, as it felt like we left our fur baby with family!”

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Elizabeth L.
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$26
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 97 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Payne Phalen, St. Paul, MN, 55106

“Moxie had a wonderful time with Betsy and received fabulous care. The communication was outstanding! We will definitely contact to book again.”

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Dave M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
19 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Mendota Heights, MN, 55120

“Dave was AMAZING! He was great with our cat Freddie and made him feel right at home. He sent us lots of updates and had great communication as a whole! Would 10/10 recommend and will for sure be using him again!”

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Ashley H.
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$26
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4 years of experience
Cottage grove, MN, 55016

About: I love working with pets. My parents have two dogs that I love bringing on walks. They are fun to play with and give attention too. We have also had different dogs when I was growing up it is important to know each pet has a different personality. We have also had cats that are completely different from dogs. I enjoy playing with them with toys and petting them. I also have experience with Guinea pigs. I have had one for over two years and I know how to take care of them. Let me know if I am the right fit to watch your dog, cat, or other animal. Thank you for reading my profile to consider me for watching your awesome and great pets. I love working with animals and I include them in my daily routine. They need do get there exercise, play time, attention and feed/ treats. I would rather take care of them in you home because the pets feel more comfortable when they know where they are. I love to keep them happy

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Katie E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Burnsville, MN, 55337

“The best family to have watch your dog. Katie was amazing and was very easy to communicate with. The home felt comfortable and safe for my senior dog.”

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Kaitlyn J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
16 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Lake Elmo, MN, 55042

“Kaitlyn made bear very comfortable for his first time staying with her. We got an update of bear having fun in the backyard and enjoying his stay.”

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Alka & Rajeev G.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 56 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Apple Valley, MN, 55124

“Alka and Rajeev were outstanding caretakers with our very nervous golden retriever. They were so gentle and patient with her while she got acclimated and even walked her out back each potty when she wouldn’t do the deck steps alone. My dog ended up having a great week- seeing the videos of them playing fetch with sticks in the vast and fenced backyard, my dog happily parading her stick around, tail wagging, made us relieved and happy. Excellent caretakers! We will definitely use them again!”

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Royce & Jennifer S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
48 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55125

“Royce and Jennifer are amazing! Our puppy had a wonderful time. They took care of our little Coco as if she was their own. They sent photos, provided updates as to how she was doing. My mind was at ease as if a family member was taking care of Coco. Highly recommended! Will book again! Thank you!!!”

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Jennifer D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
6 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Lake Elmo, MN, 55042

“Jennifer did a great job with our pup. We enjoyed the photos updates. She doesn’t have a fenced yard but she is not anywhere near a main road and had a nice space for him to go out. She also took him for walks often. Our dog was in good spirits when we picked him up. Would highly recommend using her!”

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Julie C.
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Luke & Rachel W.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 180 reviews
58 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127

“Luke and Rachel have great communication. My pup had some stomach issues and they asked (and I agreed) to feeding her chicken and rice. They bought the ingredients, and helped her to stabilize. I couldn’t ask for better care!”

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Tonya K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
30 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Hudson, WI, 54016

“Tonya did a remarkable job watching our dog! She was attentive to our dog's needs, was in great communication with us throughout his stay, and I had peace of mind knowing my dog was well cared for. I highly recommend Tonya!”

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Rosemary & Sean V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Eagan, MN, 55123

“These were the most amazing hosts and caregivers for my dog! They were so kind and helpful and accommodating to my dog’s temperament and energy. They are truly the best. Exceeded expectations on every level.”

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Elyse and her family are the absolute best! They take such great care of our dog and they communicate and share updates on a regular basis which gives us a peace of mind! Thank you so much! We truly appreciate you and highly recommend you!

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Theresa G.
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Caleb and Cro provided a safe and comfortable stay for my small, elderly dog Rocko. Caleb took the time to schedule a meet and greet beforehand and spent a lot of time getting to know Rocko, which made drop off smooth. During the stay I received daily pictures and updates from Caleb. He gave Rocko medicine twice a day and had no issues with feeding Rocko had an accident in his dog bed and Caleb washed it for him. Caleb was flexible with pick up and drop off times and gracious with my scheduling error. Caleb and his whole family are lovely people and I’m glad to have found a new reliable sitter for my dog!

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Kelsey M.
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Echo enjoyed his stay with Katie! I could tell from the photos she sent me that he was happy and comfortable staying with her. Katie really made our dog feel right at home! We look forward to booking with her again!

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Kara L.
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Domino had a great time hanging out with Tasha and her family. Shared photos and updates, great environment for a dog. Will book again.

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David B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

John and Teri were great to work with. From the first moment we met them we knew that our dog Taz would be well cared for. They sent photos of Taz throughout her stay. Within the first couple of hours of her stay her tooth fell out. We called our vet before our trip and were assured a vet visit could wait. They were calm and handled this so well. Everything worked out and we will definitely call upon John and Teri in the future. Thanks again!

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Jean N.
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Sarah and Rick were amazing and took such great care of my big dogs!! Great photos and video and just general updates along the way to let me know they were having a blast. Would definitely book with them again!

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Amy O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Suzy sent lots of photos and videos with updates about how Koda was doing. She was fantastic and Buck is such a sweet boy. We definitely recommend her ❤️

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Elijah W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather has a very calm and kind demeanor and exudes responsibility and genuine care for animals. She walked Lucky several times a day and was great about sending pictures and updates. Her dog Hunter was super friendly and playful with Lucky. We will 100% use Heather again for dog sitting!

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Suzin K.
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Kirsten took such good care of Joey while we were gone. This was the first time that Kirsten watched Joey. Her dog and my dog had a great time playing with each other, and then Joey got to snuggle with Kirsten when he needed some human connection. She sent me daily updates and photos which was appreciated to know he was doing well away from home. I recommend Kirsten and will plan to book with her in the future.

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Denise S.
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Brittany did a great job with our dog! She was super easy to work with and Cooper was happy when we picked them up. I highly recommend.

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Antigoni S.
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Megan was amazing! We needed last minute care for our puppy and she was available! We received updates and pictures throughout our trip! And our little Poppy felt right at home with her family! Definitely recommend and will be using again in the future.

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Jenna P.
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Keyly responded immediately to my request message for dog care with a short notice. We arranged a meet and greet where we spent time chatting while our dogs got acquainted. I received photos and assurance the dogs were great together and Keyly provided much love and attention to my dog. She loved running around the fenced yard and sat on Keely’s lap while she was on line working! She doesn’t sit on my lap!! My dog didn’t want to leave when I picked her up. I’ll have to book Keyly early so I know I can go away and have 0 concerns about my dogs care. 🐾

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Marjorie A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is our favorite! Sunny adores her and has the best time with her. She’s watched Sunny for us multiple times, and we have loved it every time! Very thankful to have such an amazing person like Hannah to watch our fur baby!

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Raya B.
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They did a fantastic job watching over my pup! They also have a nice larger dog that is also very friendly with people and smaller dogs. This family did a spectacular job and I wish to rebook with them again.

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Layla W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Serah for watching Louie for a week!! I loved getting the photos and updates about his time with you guys!! ☺️ I know he had a great time with you too! I would love to use your services again for future! Thank you😊

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Danielle P.
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My dog had a nice time playing with their pup! I appreciate the photos she sent while he was visiting.

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Steffani N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mandy was THE BEST with our dogs! She went over and beyond to provide the most incredible care for them. Our dogs didn’t want to leave they had such a good time and fit right in. Mandy was an excellent communicator and even sent us precious photos of our dogs making memories! She was very clean and just an overall trustworthy and kind person. I would recommend her any day!

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Audra O.
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Morgana was an amazing sitter for Petey. She sent daily messages and photos with updates. Petey looked like he enjoyed himself and was well cared for. Thanks to Morgana, we were able to enjoy our trip knowing he was in good hands.

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Jamey K.
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Dino loved his time with Jazmin & Mary! We received regular updates and videos. When we had an unexpected family emergency come up, they were so caring and kind. I would not hesitate to book with them again!

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Josephine B.
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Our pup had a great stay with Ana! She kept us informed and sent pictures throughout the stay and she was flexible when our travel plans changed!

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Laura K.
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Cottage Grove is $44 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $56 per night. On Rover, 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 2,463 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Cottage Grove. About 92% of Cottage Grove 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 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 , 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 .

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.

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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 MN 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.

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