Dog Boarding in Downtown, New Haven, CT
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“Thank you so much for taking care of moochie:) they are very good with communication, providing updates and cute pictures of my dog Moochie. He had a great time playing with their dog Ollie. I was a little nervous in the beginning with small Moochie hanging out with big dogs but he seemed to get along with them! Happy he was able to play and socialize. Thank you Jieun, Matth and Ollie for treating moochie as your own for a few days ❤️so thankful 🙏🏼❤️”
“Howard & Kathleen are an absolute delight. We never have to worry when our girls are with them. Our girls always come home happy and content....we have been using them for more than 5 years now, highly recommend!”
“Henry has stayed with Brianna two or three times now, and I'll continue to rebook with her! When we dropped him off for this stay, he recognized where he was and was very excited to be there.”
“Malik has done such a wonderful job taking care of our dog on three different occasions! Our pup looks so happy to see him and comes home clearly happy and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
“Stephanie did an amazing job with my Otter while I was gone on my trip! She took him to a dog party and walked/hiked with him every day. I received tons of updates and pictures. If you are leaving town, leave your pup with Stephanie, she is awe-inspiring.”
“Jayme really helped us out with watching Diesel when we had to go away for a long weekend for a family wedding. I felt very comfortable knowing that Diesel was in good hands and that he had a yard to play around with. Jayme is very kind and sent several pictures of Diesel. Knowing that he was in someone’s loving home and not in a boarding facility put me at ease. I would recommend Jayme without hesitation for anyone who wants their dog to have a home away from home!”
“True dog lover, just the type of person you want caring for your fur baby! My dog was well cared for, pampered and loved. She was proactive contacting me with a concern about my dogs health, which I truly appreciated. Definitely can recommend and will book with her again.”
“Justin was amazing! He was able to come and do a meet-n-greet, pick Harley up, communicate and drop her off as planned. I received lots of pictures and videos throughout the stay. She was very happy and I'd be excited to have her stay with Justin again in the future.”
“Smart, kind, and attentive. Claudia and Steven are wonderful people and our pup Luna enjoyed two great stays with them. They shared updates and photos on a regular basis which is so appreciated.”
“Julissa was wonderful with Thor and very accommodating to our last minute changing schedule due to flight delays. She provided updates and photos of our pup which eased our seperation. Thank you, Julissa!”
“Monique watched our little Cav CeCe for us while we were traveling out of the country for a school trip. We felt completely comfortable with her and she did send pictures every day. Based on our positive experience we can confidently recommend Monique for watching your dog while you are away. Thanks!”
“Mikayla and Justin were incredible! They took such great care of my GSP Goose and sent very detailed and organized updates on how he was doing and made sure to get him an ample amount of exercise everyday. He looked so happy! Also they were extremely understanding and flexible when I had to pick him up a little late due to my return flight getting delayed. Will definitely be using them again!”
“Bianka was wonderful with my dog Howie. She was responsive and provided frequent updates while he was in her care! I’d absolutely recommend Bianka to anyone in need of a dog sitter. :)”
“We needed Jasie because our usual person was not available. Jasie lives across the street from us and we didn’t even know that until Rover! We went away Friday night to Sunday night. Jasie was great, she sent pictures, texted any questions and cared for Cadie like we would. We are so happy we found her! Will use again!”
About: I work primarily from home throughout the week. This gives me the time needed to care for anyone's pet to ensure a safe, fun environment. I dog sat for 2 years prior to my new full time role. I have fostered dogs and now I have recently adopted my own. I love dogs and look to care for anyone's pet when you need it most. Please reach out to set up a meet and greet so I can be introduced to your family member and also visit my place to see if it is a suitable temporary environment for your pet. Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you. I am home most of the time and since I have a dog of my own, any pet will fit seamlessly into his routine as well. I'm sure my dog would love to make new friends as well! I live in a dog friendly community, dog park nearby, have a fenced courtyard, riverwalk in walking distance as well. I take my dog for at least one long walk (about an hour) per day and two other times aside from that. I make sure he doesn't eat any food scraps, anything from ground outside that could be harmful either. Smoke free and alcohol free home. Can also ensure any diet or food allergies are monitored appropriately.
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Bruce B.Star Sitter
“My first time using the app and I can say Nruce was excellent! Communication on point and Diva was on good hands ! I Will definitely keep booking with him”
Jieun B.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much for taking care of moochie:) they are very good with communication, providing updates and cute pictures of my dog Moochie. He had a great time playing with their dog Ollie. I was a little nervous in the beginning with small Moochie hanging out with big dogs but he seemed to get along with them! Happy he was able to play and socialize. Thank you Jieun, Matth and Ollie for treating moochie as your own for a few days ❤️so thankful 🙏🏼❤️”
Howard & Kathleen R.Star Sitter
“Howard & Kathleen are an absolute delight. We never have to worry when our girls are with them. Our girls always come home happy and content....we have been using them for more than 5 years now, highly recommend!”
Brianna V D.Star Sitter
“Henry has stayed with Brianna two or three times now, and I'll continue to rebook with her! When we dropped him off for this stay, he recognized where he was and was very excited to be there.”
Malik L.Star Sitter
“Malik has done such a wonderful job taking care of our dog on three different occasions! Our pup looks so happy to see him and comes home clearly happy and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
Stephanie P.Star Sitter
“Stephanie did an amazing job with my Otter while I was gone on my trip! She took him to a dog party and walked/hiked with him every day. I received tons of updates and pictures. If you are leaving town, leave your pup with Stephanie, she is awe-inspiring.”
Noemi & David B.Star Sitter
“This was my first experience with leaving my Liv with Noemi and David. They were fantastic and my pup is tired out. Thank you so much for taking care of her 💜”
Mariana A.Star Sitter
“Brodee came home exhausted and slept the entire night. He got so excited when he saw your house. Thank you for taking care of him like your own.”
Jayme B.Star Sitter
“Jayme really helped us out with watching Diesel when we had to go away for a long weekend for a family wedding. I felt very comfortable knowing that Diesel was in good hands and that he had a yard to play around with. Jayme is very kind and sent several pictures of Diesel. Knowing that he was in someone’s loving home and not in a boarding facility put me at ease. I would recommend Jayme without hesitation for anyone who wants their dog to have a home away from home!”
Katherine B.
Star Sitter
“True dog lover, just the type of person you want caring for your fur baby! My dog was well cared for, pampered and loved. She was proactive contacting me with a concern about my dogs health, which I truly appreciated. Definitely can recommend and will book with her again.”
justin d.Star Sitter
“Justin was amazing! He was able to come and do a meet-n-greet, pick Harley up, communicate and drop her off as planned. I received lots of pictures and videos throughout the stay. She was very happy and I'd be excited to have her stay with Justin again in the future.”
Steven & Claudia L.
“Smart, kind, and attentive. Claudia and Steven are wonderful people and our pup Luna enjoyed two great stays with them. They shared updates and photos on a regular basis which is so appreciated.”
Zuleima V.
“Zuleima did a fantastic job making my dog feel like he had a home away from home! I got frequent updates with pictures and he even got extra walks. Thank you so much!”
Julissa D.
“Julissa was wonderful with Thor and very accommodating to our last minute changing schedule due to flight delays. She provided updates and photos of our pup which eased our seperation. Thank you, Julissa!”
Monique Z.Star Sitter
“Monique watched our little Cav CeCe for us while we were traveling out of the country for a school trip. We felt completely comfortable with her and she did send pictures every day. Based on our positive experience we can confidently recommend Monique for watching your dog while you are away. Thanks!”
Mikayla & Justin W.Star Sitter
“Mikayla and Justin were incredible! They took such great care of my GSP Goose and sent very detailed and organized updates on how he was doing and made sure to get him an ample amount of exercise everyday. He looked so happy! Also they were extremely understanding and flexible when I had to pick him up a little late due to my return flight getting delayed. Will definitely be using them again!”
Bianka C.Star Sitter
“Bianka was wonderful with my dog Howie. She was responsive and provided frequent updates while he was in her care! I’d absolutely recommend Bianka to anyone in need of a dog sitter. :)”
Zoey L.
“Excellent!! I felt confident about leaving Gino under Zoey’s care.”
Jasie J.
“We needed Jasie because our usual person was not available. Jasie lives across the street from us and we didn’t even know that until Rover! We went away Friday night to Sunday night. Jasie was great, she sent pictures, texted any questions and cared for Cadie like we would. We are so happy we found her! Will use again!”
Sebastiano L.
About: I work primarily from home throughout the week. This gives me the time needed to care for anyone's pet to ensure a safe, fun environment. I dog sat for 2 years prior to my new full time role. I have fostered dogs and now I have recently adopted my own. I love dogs and look to care for anyone's pet when you need it most. Please reach out to set up a meet and greet so I can be introduced to your family member and also visit my place to see if it is a suitable temporary environment for your pet. Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you. I am home most of the time and since I have a dog of my own, any pet will fit seamlessly into his routine as well. I'm sure my dog would love to make new friends as well! I live in a dog friendly community, dog park nearby, have a fenced courtyard, riverwalk in walking distance as well. I take my dog for at least one long walk (about an hour) per day and two other times aside from that. I make sure he doesn't eat any food scraps, anything from ground outside that could be harmful either. Smoke free and alcohol free home. Can also ensure any diet or food allergies are monitored appropriately.
Downtown dog parents share their Rover experiences
Absolutely amazing! We were traveling through the area, and needed somewhere for our girls to stay. Diana had awesome communication, was so sweet to our pups, and made us feel very calm! So thankful we had them stay and if we’re ever back in the area, we’ll use again!
Zuleima was absolutely fantastic! She was very communicative and responsive whenever I had a question. I also appreciate that she was sensitive to Maya's quirks , ie., her shyness and worked with that very effectively! I felt confident leaving Maya, knowing that she was in very good hands! Will definitely use again!
This was our third time boarding our anxious little dog with Mikayla and Justin and there’s a reason for that—they are excellent dog sitters. They send detailed updates with photo and video evidence of what a great time our dog has with them and how much she loves staying with them. It’s so great to have peace of mind that our dog is being so well cared for while we’re away. Highly recommend booking with them! We will again!
Steven and Claudia were amazing with our 11 year old Puggle, Finn. They’re such warm people and naturals at relating to dogs. We rarely leave Finn but he took to them, and to their dog, Nacho, almost immediately. Dogs can definitely sense good “dog people” and this was one of those instances. I highly recommend Steven and Claudia. They’re attentive, highly communicative and trustworthy!
Jacqueline was very professional and eased my concerns with leaving my baby for the first time, I was so nervous. I was sent pictures of my baby which calmed my nerves down. If she would take Denim again when needed I would love it. Thank you and I would put in the highest recommendation that I could for a great dog sitter
Mousse stayed for a long time while we were overseas, and we were very pleased with the care that she got from Kristopher. She was calm when we picked her up - important to us. She got lots of exercise, too! Kristopher kept us updated with photos and asked great questions about her habits and care. We would definitely have her stay with him again.
We’re so grateful for everything Allie did for our pup Emmy over the long weekend. Emmy got lots of love so I didn’t feel any of the usual guilt leaving her behind when I went out of town! Allie was responsible, communicative, easygoing- I could not ask for a better dogsitting experience.
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog 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 Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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
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.
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