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“Zuleirys did an absolutely fantastic job with Agnes. Agnes and Zule's dog Zoro quickly became best friends and I got frequent photos and notes about the dogs' adventures together, playtime, snuggles, and meals. Zule is super communicative and totally understands each individual dog's quirks and needs. I hope Agnes will get to stay with her for many weekends to come!”
“Gabriela took wonderful care of my Ozzy while I was away on an extended trip. I received regular updates, and he came home happy and tired. Her dog is very sweet and calm and they seemed to enjoy hanging out!”
“this was the second time Sky has watched my dog and she was amazing! She watched her for an extended stay and took very good care of her and I could tell from the daily updates and photos/videos that my dog was enjoying her time and felt very relaxed and comfortable. would highly recommend trusting sky to take care of your dog!”
“Cynthia is a dream! She always send us lots of videos and photos of Luna and Luna always seems like she’s having a blast. Cynthia was extremely flexible with our schedule and was able to accommodate us. We hope Cynthia is always available whenever we are away because we know Luna will be in excellent hands!”
“Briana was spectacular with Frasier while I was abroad! She sent me tons of photos to put me at ease, communicated regularly, and coordinated with my sister for his pick up and drop off. Frasier also loved her pup and cat as well, which made it an even healthier environment for him with great company and lots of love. Strongly recommend Briana and have already booked her again!”
“Lizzie was great! Not only was she was flexible during drop-off, but she also provided pictures and detailed updates during Keaton's stay. Will definitely use her services again!”
“Alli takes great care of my dog Tallulah - her whole family including her dog Duke are very welcoming! This was Tallulah's second time staying with Alli -and when we showed up she was so happy to be there! I got a cute picture to know T was doing well and when I picked her up to go home, she was happily tired! ”
“Morgan was great and Coco definitely had a great time! She sent lots of cute pictures and was flexible with meeting ahead of time, drop off and pick up. I would book again! Thanks!”
“It’s no wonder Jenna is a star sitter! As a first-time Rover user, I was extremely jittery leaving my pup with a stranger. But all nerves were quickly abated thanks to Jenna’s regular updates and photos. She was mindful of my senior dog’s ailments, quirks, and tendencies. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter- highly recommend!”
“Rut did an excellent job watching Zoe in her home. She was very clear about drop-off and pick-up instructions, and she sent many updates and pictures each day of my trip. I was never once worried about my dog! I will definitely use Rut again.”
“Anne Marie warmly welcomed my little guy Hudson into her home! She sent photos, updates and took care of him just like her own. Will absolutely use her again next time I’m away.”
“Erika was fantastic. I had to drop my dog off early in the AM and pick him up late in the PM and Erika was very accommodating for my travel schedule. Also, my dog a little sick when I had to leave and Erika (and her sister) were very helpful with the updates and pictures making me feel comfortable with my dogs health. 5 stars.”
“Lia was so attentive to my dog Violet! So great to know she was in such good hands, Lia asked great questions and clearly cared to make Violet comfortable and happy during her stay.”
“Mary it's amazing! She kept me updated with pictures and videos. I can tell my puppy had a blast with her because she was so sad after I picked her up.”
“Chyna is absolutely amazing!!! I have used her multiple times now to watch my Lola girl and will continue to do so. Lola absolutely loves being there. She gets super excited even just walking up to the house now, and is very happy when I come to pick her up! Chyna does a great job at sending pictures/videos &updating me throughout the stay. Her pup gets along great with Lola. Finding someone you feel totally comfortable leaving your fur baby with is rare but I have found that with her! Definitely recommend!!”
“Abigail took great care of our aging fur baby. We really appreciated the regular updates and photos. We definitely plan to reach out to her for future dogsitting!”
“Roshni was incredibly accommodating and very responsive to all our requests. She took time out of her day to meet us and learn about our dog. In addition she provided updates throughout the day along with pictures, giving us great comfort that our dog was well taken care of”
“A ton of photos, videos, and thoughtful updates. It’s clear my pup looked so happy spending quality time with Maria. She even gets excited when she gets dropped off with Maria!”
“Elizabeth is the absolute best! She took care of my nervous pup while I was away for 2 weeks and I’ve never felt so comfortable leaving my sweet girl in someone else’s care. Elizabeth sent ample updates and cute photos and took JenniFUR on lots of fun walks. Most importantly, she was extremely patient with JenniFUR and gave her time and space to feel more comfortable in her surroundings. I look forward to using Elizabeth’s services again in the future!”
“My partner and I were literally just discussing about how amazing Frida and her partner were with constant love and affection to Jester! Frida was phenomenal and made Jester not only feel at home in their home l, but shared updates of my happy little dog. Frida you are The Best! We look forward to bringing Jester again! Much Appreciation, Dave”
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Zuleirys S.
Star Sitter
“Zuleirys did an absolutely fantastic job with Agnes. Agnes and Zule's dog Zoro quickly became best friends and I got frequent photos and notes about the dogs' adventures together, playtime, snuggles, and meals. Zule is super communicative and totally understands each individual dog's quirks and needs. I hope Agnes will get to stay with her for many weekends to come!”
Gabriela P.Star Sitter
“Gabriela took wonderful care of my Ozzy while I was away on an extended trip. I received regular updates, and he came home happy and tired. Her dog is very sweet and calm and they seemed to enjoy hanging out!”
Sky G.Star Sitter
“this was the second time Sky has watched my dog and she was amazing! She watched her for an extended stay and took very good care of her and I could tell from the daily updates and photos/videos that my dog was enjoying her time and felt very relaxed and comfortable. would highly recommend trusting sky to take care of your dog!”
Cynthia H.Star Sitter
“Cynthia is a dream! She always send us lots of videos and photos of Luna and Luna always seems like she’s having a blast. Cynthia was extremely flexible with our schedule and was able to accommodate us. We hope Cynthia is always available whenever we are away because we know Luna will be in excellent hands!”
Briana W.Star Sitter
“Briana was spectacular with Frasier while I was abroad! She sent me tons of photos to put me at ease, communicated regularly, and coordinated with my sister for his pick up and drop off. Frasier also loved her pup and cat as well, which made it an even healthier environment for him with great company and lots of love. Strongly recommend Briana and have already booked her again!”
Lizzie H.
“Lizzie was great! Not only was she was flexible during drop-off, but she also provided pictures and detailed updates during Keaton's stay. Will definitely use her services again!”
Alli M.Star Sitter
“Alli takes great care of my dog Tallulah - her whole family including her dog Duke are very welcoming! This was Tallulah's second time staying with Alli -and when we showed up she was so happy to be there! I got a cute picture to know T was doing well and when I picked her up to go home, she was happily tired! ”
Morgan G.Star Sitter
“Morgan was great and Coco definitely had a great time! She sent lots of cute pictures and was flexible with meeting ahead of time, drop off and pick up. I would book again! Thanks!”
Jenna G.Star Sitter
“It’s no wonder Jenna is a star sitter! As a first-time Rover user, I was extremely jittery leaving my pup with a stranger. But all nerves were quickly abated thanks to Jenna’s regular updates and photos. She was mindful of my senior dog’s ailments, quirks, and tendencies. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter- highly recommend!”
Rut N.Star Sitter
“Rut did an excellent job watching Zoe in her home. She was very clear about drop-off and pick-up instructions, and she sent many updates and pictures each day of my trip. I was never once worried about my dog! I will definitely use Rut again.”
Anne Marie V.Star Sitter
“Anne Marie warmly welcomed my little guy Hudson into her home! She sent photos, updates and took care of him just like her own. Will absolutely use her again next time I’m away.”
Erika A.Star Sitter
“Erika was fantastic. I had to drop my dog off early in the AM and pick him up late in the PM and Erika was very accommodating for my travel schedule. Also, my dog a little sick when I had to leave and Erika (and her sister) were very helpful with the updates and pictures making me feel comfortable with my dogs health. 5 stars.”
Lia H.Star Sitter
“Lia was so attentive to my dog Violet! So great to know she was in such good hands, Lia asked great questions and clearly cared to make Violet comfortable and happy during her stay.”
Mary Hastings P.Star Sitter
“Mary it's amazing! She kept me updated with pictures and videos. I can tell my puppy had a blast with her because she was so sad after I picked her up.”
Chyna L.Star Sitter
“Chyna is absolutely amazing!!! I have used her multiple times now to watch my Lola girl and will continue to do so. Lola absolutely loves being there. She gets super excited even just walking up to the house now, and is very happy when I come to pick her up! Chyna does a great job at sending pictures/videos &updating me throughout the stay. Her pup gets along great with Lola. Finding someone you feel totally comfortable leaving your fur baby with is rare but I have found that with her! Definitely recommend!!”
Abigail S.Star Sitter
“Abigail took great care of our aging fur baby. We really appreciated the regular updates and photos. We definitely plan to reach out to her for future dogsitting!”
Roshni D.Star Sitter
“Roshni was incredibly accommodating and very responsive to all our requests. She took time out of her day to meet us and learn about our dog. In addition she provided updates throughout the day along with pictures, giving us great comfort that our dog was well taken care of”
Maria-Helena S.Star Sitter
“A ton of photos, videos, and thoughtful updates. It’s clear my pup looked so happy spending quality time with Maria. She even gets excited when she gets dropped off with Maria!”
Elizabeth M.
“Elizabeth is the absolute best! She took care of my nervous pup while I was away for 2 weeks and I’ve never felt so comfortable leaving my sweet girl in someone else’s care. Elizabeth sent ample updates and cute photos and took JenniFUR on lots of fun walks. Most importantly, she was extremely patient with JenniFUR and gave her time and space to feel more comfortable in her surroundings. I look forward to using Elizabeth’s services again in the future!”
Frida L.
“My partner and I were literally just discussing about how amazing Frida and her partner were with constant love and affection to Jester! Frida was phenomenal and made Jester not only feel at home in their home l, but shared updates of my happy little dog. Frida you are The Best! We look forward to bringing Jester again! Much Appreciation, Dave”
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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.
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