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“Nicole was great at giving me updates while I was on my cruise and barely had service! I appreciated the meet and greet prior to give me peace of my mind that Grim would be comfortable with a sitter for a week. He was very spoiled and got the best treatment! Thank you Nicole!!!”


“Maxine is wonderful! I was nervous about the idea of dropping off my fur baby with a stranger for a week but Maxine really cares about the animals she dogsits. From the moment I started texting her I knew she was the one I could feel comfortable leaving my Bella with. Not only did she give Bella her meds and keep up with her feeding schedule and potty breaks, she loved her as if she was her pet. She cuddled with her and took several super adorable photos and shared them with me throughout the week. I would absolutely call Maxine again to look after Bell for me and know she was loved and taken care of. This route is 1000× better than using a boarding service especially for my pom that needs love and attention. Bella enjoyed her time with Maxine. Thank you for everything, Maxine! 😍 ❤️”


“Cece is the best!!! She kept me updated with pictures and videos. I’m so happy I finally found someone I feel comfortable leaving LJ with! 🐶”


“Benny was so happy to get to stay with AK a second time. She is super caring of our senior dog with special dietary/medicine needs and separation anxiety. Thank you, AK!”


“Eileen took such good care of my schnauzer! This was the first time I’ve left my pup with someone he doesn’t know and I have no doubt she treated him with such good care. She sent me multiple updates a day with how he was doing and pictures which warmed my heart and eased my mind. I will definitely be using Eileen again next time I need a sitter for my pup!”


“Kristin did an amazing job once again! She always sends multiple updates every day and I can’t wait for her to watch my dogs again in the future!”


“Rose was an excellent sitter for Sophie! She was extremely communicative and sent a ton of picture updates. Upon picking Sophie up, we could tell that she had made a connection with Rose. Would absolutely have Sophie stay with her again!”


“Ashleigh was very sweet and super responsive. It was my first being away from my fur baby for a long period of time and she did an amazing job sending me updates along the way. I would highly recommend! :)”


“Highly recommend Keith as a pet sitter! He communicated often throughout my dog’s stay with pics and updates. I would definitely use his services again!!”


“Elena and her family did an amazing job watching my dog, Rocky. I was nervous because he is still a hyper puppy. They knew exactly what he needed. They gave him plenty of walks and even played hide and seek with his toy. I received good updates and pictures. He was a happy puppy when I picked him up. I could tell they really enjoyed having him. I will definitely bring him back when I need a sitter.”


“My dog had a great stay with Katie. She was very flexible with drop off and pick up times and sent updates throughout my dog's stay. I came home to a happy and healthy pup, and I would recommend Katie to anyone.”


“Jocelyn is a great pet sitter! Our 7 yrs old Shih Tzu stayed with her for two weeks and he truly felt like home, sleeping on her couch, having daily walks and playing with his toys. She’s sweet and kind and sends lots of pictures to put our hearts at ease. We’ll definitely book her again!”


“Olivia was awesome! Great communication, tons of walks, fun in the park, and was easy to work with when I hit some travel issues. Would highly recommend!”


“Chante was wonderful with our dog, Summer! She did a meet and greet with us beforehand, which made us feel completely comfortable. During Summer’s stay, Chante sent us daily pictures and updates. Summer was well cared for and happy doggo. She had a great time with Chante and her dog. We’ll definitely be rebooking. Highly recommend!”


“An amazing sitter with great communication and care for your pup!! Cody is a senior dog and she took amazing care of him. Really appreciate her love and dedication. Thank you!”


“My Golden Retriever had the best time!! He got to swim, run around and play with other dogs all weekend. This was our first time using Rover and we will definitely be using Sam again the next time we go out of town. My dog came home happy and tired, Sam sent lots of pictures and updates on letting me know my dog was eating and sleeping good.”


“Cynthia and her family were AMAZING! She sent lots of pics and videos to keep me updated during my dog’s stay and made sure he was a happy camper all weekend long :) will absolutely be rebooking with her and would recommend to everyone!”


“Rachel was great and took awesome care of my dog! She works from home so she was there at all times and even took him out to the dog park. If you’re leaving your pet with Rachel you are in good hands!”



“Marcos was absolutely amazing. Great communication and helpful. Definitely would recommend using his services. Champ wanted to come back after leaving 😊. Thank you again and we will definitely be a repeat customer.”


“Nicolas and his girlfriend were amazing. Always sending pictures and spoiling Benson, just as he was at home. I did not have to worry about him the entire time. I will definitely be rebooking soon.”

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Nicole M.Star Sitter

“Nicole was great at giving me updates while I was on my cruise and barely had service! I appreciated the meet and greet prior to give me peace of my mind that Grim would be comfortable with a sitter for a week. He was very spoiled and got the best treatment! Thank you Nicole!!!”


Maxine S.
Star Sitter


“Maxine is wonderful! I was nervous about the idea of dropping off my fur baby with a stranger for a week but Maxine really cares about the animals she dogsits. From the moment I started texting her I knew she was the one I could feel comfortable leaving my Bella with. Not only did she give Bella her meds and keep up with her feeding schedule and potty breaks, she loved her as if she was her pet. She cuddled with her and took several super adorable photos and shared them with me throughout the week. I would absolutely call Maxine again to look after Bell for me and know she was loved and taken care of. This route is 1000× better than using a boarding service especially for my pom that needs love and attention. Bella enjoyed her time with Maxine. Thank you for everything, Maxine! 😍 ❤️”


Cece S.
Star Sitter


“Cece is the best!!! She kept me updated with pictures and videos. I’m so happy I finally found someone I feel comfortable leaving LJ with! 🐶”


Akshatha K.Star Sitter

“Benny was so happy to get to stay with AK a second time. She is super caring of our senior dog with special dietary/medicine needs and separation anxiety. Thank you, AK!”


Eileen Joy C.

“Eileen took such good care of my schnauzer! This was the first time I’ve left my pup with someone he doesn’t know and I have no doubt she treated him with such good care. She sent me multiple updates a day with how he was doing and pictures which warmed my heart and eased my mind. I will definitely be using Eileen again next time I need a sitter for my pup!”


Kristin B.Star Sitter

“Kristin did an amazing job once again! She always sends multiple updates every day and I can’t wait for her to watch my dogs again in the future!”


Rose D.

“Rose was an excellent sitter for Sophie! She was extremely communicative and sent a ton of picture updates. Upon picking Sophie up, we could tell that she had made a connection with Rose. Would absolutely have Sophie stay with her again!”


Ashleigh E.

“Ashleigh was very sweet and super responsive. It was my first being away from my fur baby for a long period of time and she did an amazing job sending me updates along the way. I would highly recommend! :)”


Keith E.

“Highly recommend Keith as a pet sitter! He communicated often throughout my dog’s stay with pics and updates. I would definitely use his services again!!”


Qian "Elena" & Meiru Y.Star Sitter

“Elena and her family did an amazing job watching my dog, Rocky. I was nervous because he is still a hyper puppy. They knew exactly what he needed. They gave him plenty of walks and even played hide and seek with his toy. I received good updates and pictures. He was a happy puppy when I picked him up. I could tell they really enjoyed having him. I will definitely bring him back when I need a sitter.”


Katie B.

“My dog had a great stay with Katie. She was very flexible with drop off and pick up times and sent updates throughout my dog's stay. I came home to a happy and healthy pup, and I would recommend Katie to anyone.”


Jocelyn B.Star Sitter

“Jocelyn is a great pet sitter! Our 7 yrs old Shih Tzu stayed with her for two weeks and he truly felt like home, sleeping on her couch, having daily walks and playing with his toys. She’s sweet and kind and sends lots of pictures to put our hearts at ease. We’ll definitely book her again!”


Olivia J.

“Olivia was awesome! Great communication, tons of walks, fun in the park, and was easy to work with when I hit some travel issues. Would highly recommend!”


Chante M.

“Chante was wonderful with our dog, Summer! She did a meet and greet with us beforehand, which made us feel completely comfortable. During Summer’s stay, Chante sent us daily pictures and updates. Summer was well cared for and happy doggo. She had a great time with Chante and her dog. We’ll definitely be rebooking. Highly recommend!”


Shayna W.Star Sitter

“An amazing sitter with great communication and care for your pup!! Cody is a senior dog and she took amazing care of him. Really appreciate her love and dedication. Thank you!”


Samuel C.


“My Golden Retriever had the best time!! He got to swim, run around and play with other dogs all weekend. This was our first time using Rover and we will definitely be using Sam again the next time we go out of town. My dog came home happy and tired, Sam sent lots of pictures and updates on letting me know my dog was eating and sleeping good.”


Cynthia J.Star Sitter

“Cynthia and her family were AMAZING! She sent lots of pics and videos to keep me updated during my dog’s stay and made sure he was a happy camper all weekend long :) will absolutely be rebooking with her and would recommend to everyone!”


Rachel D.
Star Sitter


“Rachel was great and took awesome care of my dog! She works from home so she was there at all times and even took him out to the dog park. If you’re leaving your pet with Rachel you are in good hands!”




Marcos E.
Star Sitter


“Marcos was absolutely amazing. Great communication and helpful. Definitely would recommend using his services. Champ wanted to come back after leaving 😊. Thank you again and we will definitely be a repeat customer.”


Nicolas F.Star Sitter

“Nicolas and his girlfriend were amazing. Always sending pictures and spoiling Benson, just as he was at home. I did not have to worry about him the entire time. I will definitely be rebooking soon.”
Downtown dog parents share their Rover experiences
Had another great sit with Frances. She gives regular updates and provides special attention to my partially-disabled pup (which is alot of work!). I highly recommend Frances!

Maxine was fabulous! She took great care of my pup and sent me lots of photos and updates for peace of mind. I highly recommend!

We were at first apprehensive about leaving our dog, especially during a holiday, but Marcus is excellent, we plan to use his services again! Our dog is happy and seemed to have had a blast. Thanks Marcus and family!!!

Keith was great! He provided a lot of updates and pictures and Myla seemed super happy when I picked her up.

My dog was very happy and was treated well. He came home tired from walking and playing all day long. Would hire again!

Chante was wonderful with our dog, Summer! She did a meet and greet with us beforehand, which made us feel completely comfortable. During Summer’s stay, Chante sent us daily pictures and updates. Summer was well cared for and happy doggo. She had a great time with Chante and her dog. We’ll definitely be rebooking. Highly recommend!

Olivia was great! She was responsive and super easy to work with, and I got Bella back happy and healthy after over a week.

McKay was so thoughtful and attentive with providing updates of our pup! George was the best playmate!

Best dog sitter! I loved the pictures and videos Katie sent during Leo’s stay at her house! It gave me peace of mind and made me happy knowing he was enjoying his time! Would recommend Katie to anyone!

I always have total peace of mind when I’m traveling because I know my little Charlie is in the best hands with her. He’s so happy and well cared for every time. Thank you for making it so easy to be away!

Jocelyn is amazing!! She’s so kind and you can genuinely tell that she loves dogs! She provided my pup with great care and provided me with lots of updates and pictures! I had total peace of mind knowing that my pup was in great hands while I was away.

We had never left Jjong with anyone else for 11 years. This was the first time we had him with Matthew, and he updated us with pictures on the first day, which made us feel comfortable. I have no hesitation in contacting Matthew. I will be entrusting him with my work again when the opportunity arises.

Calix is the best!! Calix was very flexible when our flights were getting delayed and was available last minute!!

Alyse was the best! Her communication was amazing and her flexibility with a last minute sitting request was greatly appreciated. Our dog absolutely loved being at her home from the moment she got there! I loved receiving the photo updates. I honestly feel like I scored the dog-sitter jackpot by connecting with Alyse. I highly recommend her and will definitely become a return customer!

Benny was so happy to get to stay with AK a second time. She is super caring of our senior dog with special dietary/medicine needs and separation anxiety. Thank you, AK!

Rachel is great as always! This was Nori’s first sleepover with Rachel and her pup and she loved it.

Sara accomodated me and my dog with a last-minute request for a lengthy one-day stay. She is friendly and attentive and kept me updated on the stay with photos and comments throughout the day. This was my first time having Sara take care of my little one and I will be looking to have her take care of him many more times in the future.

Highly recommend. Madison was amazing with my pup Indie. She sent lots of pictures and updates & I felt so assured that my girl was well taken care of.

Priscilla was great! She tooo great care of Wally and was very accommodating and communicative. Will definitely be rebooking with her.

Diane and her husband gave my puppy a real home and lots of love. They already have a small dog, so my Ruby had someone to play with. She went on walks, and was well taken care of. I will think of Diane first, the next time I need help taking care of my puppy while I am gone.

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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.
We get it—sometimes 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 sitter’s cancellation policy.
