Dog Boarding in Downtown, Portland, ME
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âKrista was very caring and nurturing towards our five month old pup. She kept us up to date with messages, pictures and videos of his well being during this process with our very attached and anxious pup. Auggie was very affectionate towards Krista at pickup. Could not have asked for a better person to take care of our sweet Auggie. Highly recommended!!! Will continue to use Krista.â

âLou had such a great time again with Elisabeth while we were away! We absolutely loved all of the updates and she looked so happy and relaxed in every photo and video!â

âJake was amazing with my dog, Ridge! From the very start he was friendly and easy to communicate with, and he kept me updated the whole time with plenty of photos. Ridge looked so happy and well-cared for in every picture, which gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. Jake was professional, reliable, and clearly loves spending time with dogs. Iâd absolutely book him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!â

âViva once again provided a second home for our sweet boy. He trusts her implicitly as do we. Sheâs super conscientious about making sure heâs comfortable, active and well loved. And she always sends us the best photo updates!â

âMichaela was great with Barley for an evening so my wife and I could go to a festival. Even in the relatively short time, she sent multiple photos and videos of Barley clearly having a great time with Michaela, her partner, and her dog Gus. I would recommend her to anyone in Portland!â

âEmily, Kieran, and their lovely dog Leon are absolutely amazing. They took fantastic care of my pup Sally and made her feel like she was part of the family. Theyâre communicative, thoughtful, and absolutely rockstar sitters. Thank you!â


âMarna and family took excellent care of Gus. Daily updates were provided and prompt/detailed communication about drop off/pick up made a quick getaway stress free. He was a part of the family and was a happy, tired boy when he came home. Weâve already booked our next stay!â

âLindsay did such a great job with our pug, Chloe. She sent photos, played with her, took her for long walks. When we picked Chloe up - she was perfectly calm and clearly felt comfortable and lived with Lindsay.â

âClaudia and Jason were wonderful with Lawson! They kept me updated throughout the day with plenty of pictures and details about their activities. Their attention to detail was exceptional, and they made sure Lawson was comfortable the entire time. I would absolutely recommend them to friends!â

âOur puppy Arlo had a great time staying with Grace! She was very accommodating of him being a young puppy who's still going through house training. She took him on walks regularly and kept us well updated with photos so we felt comfortable when we were out of town. Would definitely recommend!â
âCharlee was happy as could be staying with Kathleen. She got to play and lounge and nap with her dog friend Mila and go for walks on the Eastern prom. The good life!â

âCeline is great. Wonderful indoor space with playing area just next door. Adventure walks everyday and lots of updates and pictures. And all the attention Zahra could have hoped for. Thanks!â

âThis was Maizyâs second visit with Dill, Ike and Lucy. Itâs obvious they love dogs! Their yard makes it easy for Maizy to go out. She was up early going for walks. The pictures we received showed how happy Maizy was on her vacation! Thanks guys!â
âElvis had an AWESOME time with Christine and I felt very comfortable leaving him with her. She frequently sent photos of him and he always looked comfortable and happy. I will definitely be bringing Elvis to Christine again!â


âKatherine did an amazing job with Boone. He was well rested and not anxious at all when I picked him up. She was very flexible and communicative during his stay. I was very happy!â

âgreat family who very clearly loves having a dog in the home. they treated my girl like it was her home. very open to let her wander through the house freely and vicky/her husband are very communicative during the stay texting updates each day. would recommend and use them again!â

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Krista was a fantastic dog sitter! Sandy is very shy, but she felt comfortable very quickly. Krista sent us great pictures and was very communicative throughout the stay. When we brought Sandy home, she was tired and relaxed, so we knew she had gotten plenty of exercise. 10/10 â highly recommend!

Andrew did an absolutely fantastic job with my two dogs. He takes the dogs' enrichment and comfort very seriously and was extremely attentive to their routines, quirks, and energy levels. Alfie, the six-year-old, got to go on fun adventures, while Molly, the eleven-year-old, joined for part of the time and was able to nap quietly at home when she was tired. Molly and Alfie always go nuts when we pick them up from daycare, but when we got them from Andrew they were super mellow, wagging their tails, and happily said goodbye to him. Andrew is communicative and really helped us out by keeping the dogs for an extra two hours when our flight was delayed. He even sent them home with goodie bags from their walk to Fish and Bone! I enthusiastically recommend Andrew and will be booking him again!

Taika did a fantastic job of taking care of our dog, Chewie. Would highly recommend her on all fronts. Her house is super dog friendly, she is an excellent communicator and Chewie didn't want to leave. it was a long 9-day trip but he was totally a happy camper. And when she dropped off his bed, he was thrilled to see her again!

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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 youâre awayâwhether itâs 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 whoâd love to socialize with their sitterâs 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.
We get itâsometimes 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 sitterâs cancellation policy.

















