Doggy Day Care in Downtown, Portland, ME
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1. Aaron C.

“Aaron was great! Flexible drop off and pick up times. Lilith got to play with other dogs while there and was exhausted when she got home. Will definitely book again!”


2. Viva L.

“Wow - we cannot say enough good things about Viva! From the minute we booked our day care visit, Viva was communicative, detail-oriented, and attentive to our Nova’s needs. We were blown away by her kindness and communication during the booking, and we just loved all the adorable photos of our girl! Nova came home tired and happy, clearly having spent a wonderful day with her new friend. We appreciate you so much, Viva!”


3. Alma D.

“Alma is amazing with my (initially) timid pup, Gambler! He warmed up to her quickly, and he had a great time playing with her dog and going for pack walks in the neighborhood. I got pictures and updates throughout the day, which made me feel comfortable and reassured that he was adjusting to the new environment. He always comes home happy and tired, which is perfect!”


4. Gwen G.

“Gwen was great! We took a last minute holiday trip to Portland and she was able to watch our dogs last minute while we tooled around the city. She lives in a cute, very clean condo about 10 mins from Old Port. Picked up two very happy pups!”


5. Shelby J.

“Amazing with Capri. The whole family joined in on the snuggles, and I couldn't have been happier with the promptness, kindness, pictures, and overall SPECTACULAR love given to my little Child. I appreciate you and will definitely be in touch ASAP”


6. Benjamin B.

“I could trust Ben with my happy boy!”


7. Nicholas N.

“I am so grateful to have found Nicholas to help care for my 4 m/o puppy. I adopted her as a stray rescue and he has provided the perfect family home setting to keep her safe and happy during my long shifts working in a hospital. He is always quick to respond, and it means so much to not worry about her while I am at work. Most importantly - she is always excited to arrive, and so content and exhausted when I pick her up at the end of the day. To anyone considering booking Nicholas, you will not be sorry!!”


8. MacKenzie G.

“McKenzie was so friendly, welcoming, and responsive. She helped me out on short notice, was flexible with my extended hours, and Rosie came home tired both days. She preemptively answered any questions I would’ve asked and was a great communicator before, during, and after Rosie’s time with her. It’s obvious how much McKenzie loves spending time with dogs and my Rosie clearly loved her and looked so content in the pictures I received.”


9. Thomas & Scott R.
“If you're looking for someone to watch and care for your pets, then you have found him. Tommy puts his heart into everything he does and is one of the best petsitters I've encountered. Considerate, caring, and communicative, you can be confident that Tommy will treat your pets like his own. They will thrive in his care, and you can rest assured that they will receive the attention they deserve when they are with him. Kick your kennel to the curb and reach out to Tommy to care for your furry friends when needed!”


10. Holly D.

“Holly was great with our 10 year old rescue lab/retriever -- who is nervous and skittish about new people taking care of her. Holly worked magic, and Lilly had a great day with her. We have no concerns about the longer multi-day-stay coming up next week! We are very grateful for finding Holly!”


11. Lindsay W.

“Lindsay was great! She gave us tips on where to find vegan food, where we could park our RV as we were going on a whale watching tour. She took Maddie for walks and sent us pictures. Maddie was very comfortable with Lindsay. Lindsay was always quick to answer when we had questions. We highly recommend her.”


12. Emilia K.

“Emilia took great care of my dog Louie who is a bit nervous around new people. Communication was great and I could tell my little guy felt very comfortable with her. Would 10/10 recommend!”


13. Brooke S.

“Brooke responded quickly to my communications and accepted our last minute booking which was so helpful. Our pup got frequent walks and had a good day in Brooke’s care!”


14. Emma F.

“Emma was wonderful and our dog seemed right at home with her. Emma was very responsive to our messages and also send a few pics of our pup to let us know he was happy. While it was a short stay this time, We will absolutely have Emma watch our dog whenever we are in Portland.”


15. Kylie K.

“Our pup was very happy at Kylie’s house. It was totally puppy-proof, she was attentive to our dog’s needs and she was easy to communicate with. Kylie and John seem like great people and we would be happy to use them again sometime.”




16. Rebecca N.

“Ellie has stayed with Rebecca several times and every time I drop her off, she couldn’t get inside their house any faster. She gets so excited to see Rebecca and her roommates and as Ellie’s owner, I can be comfortable in knowing that she gets tons of snuggles, walks and care. It’s a 10 minute for me to drop off Ellie at Rebecca’s and there are Rovers on my block - seeing how happy Ellie is with Rebecca though, it’s way worth the extra walk.”




17. Jackie P.
“So grateful for Jackie P! She's super sweet and easy going. She's help so much more than feeding & walking. She trained our puppy too. No more jumping up on people, peeing in the house, crate trained and socialized with other dogs. Did I mention she trained us too.... Consistency is Key! She's flexible, and when we go away she stays at our home. Waters the plants and keeps the house tidy. Love that!! She's a keeper. ..Margaret T”


18. Rose F.

“Rose was a delight to work with and scout had the best time.”


19. Tyler C.

“Tyler was great with Milah while we spent the day exploring Portland. She seemed very happy. Think I found my new go to when we visit here! He was very flexible to our frequently changing and dynamic schedule.”


20. Anderson M.
About: I got my first dog for Christmas when I was 5, and have loved dogs my entire life. Dogs really are mans best friend and your best friend is safe and secure with me! I work currently from home and travel sometimes so just reach out and we can confirm that things will work with both of our schedules. I have a 3 story house but we can put up guard rails on the stairs if your friend is not comfortable around them. I like in the heart of downtown Portland so we will like my go on walks downtown to exercise and socialize.
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Doggy Day Care FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 164 sitters provided doggy day care in Downtown. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 92% of Downtown sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Downtown have an average of 17 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Downtown.
Downtown doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Downtown sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 164 sitters offering doggy day care in Downtown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Downtown, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 100% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
