Pet Boarding in Dover

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Sitter Profile Image: HEATHER N.
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HEATHER N.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Carlisle, PA, 17015

Heather and her family are the absolute best! We feel totally comfortable when Brady is in her care and can enjoy our vacation to the fullest. She also sends the cutest pics. :) Thank you so much Heather!

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Teresa F.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
CAMP HILL, PA, 17011

Thank you for keeping my Bella on such short notice for the Christmas holiday. Bella was happy as ever when she came home and I can tell she enjoyed her time with you!

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Diba A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Hershey, PA, 17033

Diba and her roommate were lovely guardians for my pup. They kept me informed while I was away and my dog obviously loved being in their home. I am very grateful to have found them and now have a safe caring environment to board her when needed. Highly recommended!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaideep S.
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Jaideep S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Harrisburg, PA, 17112

I was very happy with Jaideep and his wife. During the meet and greet, I felt so comfortable. Zara made herself at home immediately. They kept me updated several times a day with messages and pictures, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that my little girl was well cared for and getting lots of attention. I truly appreciated the communication. I will be using them again. Highly recommended!

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Sitter Profile Image: David S.
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David S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050

Fabulous dog sitter! David walked River every day and sent pictures daily. He really was a perfect match for River and took excellent care of him.

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Gale C.
Sitter Profile Image: Vivian Z.
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Vivian Z.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
New Cumberland, PA, 17070

Bruce just spent the weekend with Vivian and I think he had even more fun than we did! Loved the photos and videos she sent to let us know how things were going. Will certainly book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joyce M.
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Joyce M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Hanover, PA, 17331

We recently had to board our dog, Coco, with Joyce on very short notice due to a family emergency. We can’t thank her enough for her incredible care and support during this difficult time. From the moment we dropped Coco off, it was clear she was in good hands. Joyce was attentive, kind, and made sure Coco felt comfortable and loved. We truly appreciate the extra effort Joyce put into making our pup feel at home. We’ll definitely be returning for future boarding needs. Thank you, Joyce, for being such a wonderful host!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dana & Jonathan M.
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Dana & Jonathan M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
29 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Camp Hill, PA, 17011

A+ stay. Dana and Jon were very accommodating to myself and my puppy Dak, especially after getting home late due to traffic! We got frequent pictures and updates. It’s very apparent that Dak had a wonderful stay for an extended weekend. will be using again! Thanks !

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis P.
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Alexis P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Red Lion, PA, 17356

Alexis did an amazing job watching Gunner and Luna! She kept us updated the whole time, which gave us so much peace of mind. The dogs clearly had a great time and were happy and well cared for when we got back. We truly appreciate her attention and communication, and we look forward to working with Alexis again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren & Gurpreet S.
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Lauren & Gurpreet S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Red lion, PA, 17356

Lauren and her family were absolutely wonderful with Mercury! She had a fantastic time staying in their beautiful home. I felt completely at ease knowing she was in such good hands. The picture of her smiling made my day! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Deb L.
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Deb L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Columbia, PA, 17512

Deb & her family were great with my boxer! Her other animals got along great with my dog and she provided updates, to include pictures. Highly recommend Deb! Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy & Patrick M.
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Amy & Patrick M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
20 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mount Joy, PA, 17552

We travel frequently and so happy to have found Amy and Patrick to add to our list of dogsitters! They are both so kind and welcomed our dog into their home! They provided pictures and updates frequently! Our dog always looked happy playing or walking! We will definitely be booking again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly E.
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Kelly E.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Elizabethtown, PA, 17022

Very nice person who takes care of your dog when you are away will send pictures of your pet while on vacation l will give her a 5 Star Rating

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth B.
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Elizabeth B.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
278 reviews
89 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Carlisle, PA, 17013

Elizabeth is amazing with my dog Louie. He has been turned down at quite a few places because of his pretty severe anxiety. Elizabeth took her time with him, allowed me to set up a meet and greet an did three separate days with him before my vacation when he would be spending 6 days with her. He did great and Elizabeth kept me updated the entire time. She obviously has experience with all types of behavioral and health needs and it is clear how much she cares for and loves animals. I am grateful I found her and Louie has definitely become a regular with her. Now that he is home I can tell how much fun he had while I was away and as an owner of an anxious pitbull, there is no better feeling than knowing that!

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Angel K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
195 reviews
57 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Harrisburg, PA, 17103

Omg! I could write 10 paragraphs on Angel and her professionalism work. She absolutely is the best so far! Our Bichon poodle loved his boarding stay with Angel. She kept me updated. She sent pics. She messages back in a timely manner. Most importantly she assured me that my pup would be in good hands. I would def recommend Angel to all dog owners. I already booked her again and I promise you this will not be the last!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marinda D.
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Marinda D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
335 reviews
155 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palmyra, PA, 17078

Marina was awesome with Charlie. He was well taken care of and there were no concerns. She provided me updates and photos when requested. Will book again.

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De’Andra & Robert W.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lemoyne, PA, 17043

De’Andra was so sweet & kind when it came to keeping Banks! She sent lots of pictures & videos which I loved & made sure I was really comfortable with the arrangement before I left my pup for the weekend. I will definitely have her watch Banks again! ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Courtney & Andrew N.
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Courtney & Andrew N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
154 reviews
60 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

Courtney and Andrew are the best. Our boxer stays with them usually one week over the summer. They care for him like he is their own. Boomer is pretty high maintenance, allergy meds, supplements, needs monitored in the heat, allergic to bees. We are always a little nervous at drop off because of all his requests. Every time I do drop him off or pickup you can just feel that their sweet family is going to give back all the love he gives out. No need to look any further. I’m so grateful I found them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dan V.
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Dan V.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Middletown, PA, 17057

Dan and his family were wonderful and treated Redford like a member of the family! Great communication and I picked up a happy dog at the end.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leslie K.
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Leslie K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
York, PA, 17402

Leslie took care of our dog for the week while we went out of town. She kept us updated and was a great communicator.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katlyn, Zach, and their family made our little Missy feel like family during her weekend stay at their home. We really appreciated all the notes and the pictures shared while we were away. We look forward to sharing our Missy with their family the next time we travel!

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Steve B.
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Luna always has a most fantastic time with Lauren, Doug, and Nala! Thank you so much for taking awesome care of our fur baby!

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Danielle P.
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Holly is absolutely amazing! Barkley is very skittish being a recent rescue but Holly made her feel comfortable and happy. I highly recommend Holly and she will be my "go-to" from here on out. Thank you!

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KD
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie is great! She kept us up to date with videos and photos of Charlie. Nice home environment with a huge fenced in yard. She gave Charlie daily exercise and provided loving care. I would recommend Stephanie for your dog care needs. Thanks Stephanie! John & Rebecca Butler

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John B.
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Sitters in Dover average 9
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Dover on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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

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As of Jun 2026, 613 sitters provided pet boarding in Dover. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Dover have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Dover.

Rover makes it easy to find Dover 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

There are 613 pet boarding sitters in Dover on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Dover, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 92% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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.

Note: If your pet 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.