Pet Boarding in Durham

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariana A.
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Mariana A.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
40 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hamden, CT, 06514

Mariana was wonderful. This was only our second time using a boarder (or Rover) but we have only positive things to say. She sent us many picture, videos and cute comments about how are dog was doing and getting on with her boarding adventure. Mariana is very sweet natured and it’s clear she really cares about each dog in her care. Highly recommend her.

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Yajaira R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
175 reviews
88 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waterbury ct, CT, 06708

What a life saver!! She was able to watch my dog last minute before me and my fiance missed our flights. We had another Rover sitter that was unable to take care of our Taz last minute and from the minute we dropped Taz off I felt like he was in good hands with educated dog lovers that knew what they were doing. It was our dog first time in another home and I was so nervous that he would be scared but she sent pictures and he got to go outside. Will be using her again for sure!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ?

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Wendy s.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
203 reviews
50 repeat clients
10 years of experience
New britain, CT, 06052

Wendy was amazing with my baby my dog came home very happy had no issues extremely accommodating and understanding this was very last minute due to my circumstances and she took my baby in no problem very happy with my choice would recommend her a million times over 🐶🩷

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth N.
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Elizabeth N.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews
51 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Seymour, CT, 06483

Such an attentive dog sitter with daily updates at least twice a day. Elizabeth and her her lovely family took great care of our Doberman mix. She got so much love and attention I was afraid Pixie wouldn’t want to come home with me. Lol. I got a cute little doggie report card at pickup detailing her stay. Will definitely book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maggie L.
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Maggie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067

Deuce can sometimes get a bit of separation anxiety when he leaves his family. He, however, was so comfortable with Maggie and Moose that he forgot about us and anxiety was gone! Maggie updated us and sent pics throughout Deuce's stay. We plan on using Maggie when we go on our next family vacation. Great job!

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Sitter Profile Image: Inam & Jennifer Q.
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Inam & Jennifer Q.
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$48
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4.8 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
34 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Wethersfield, CT, 06109

inam and jennifer took care of my dog on super short notice and he seemed like he didn't want to leave when i came to pick him up! he had such a great time and they were very kind to me! jennifer even took some amazing photos of my pup. highly recommend!

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Careen S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Newington, CT, 06111

Careen was wonderful with our senior dog and he loved her just as much as she loved him! She gave him lots of love and attention- I could tell he was very well cared for while we were away. We got lots of pictures and updates so I was completely at ease. We can’t wait to have Careen watch Shadow again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alan & Luis B.
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Alan & Luis B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
166 reviews
79 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Bloomfield, CT, 06002

Rzeka always has a wonderful time with her new and old friends at Alan and Louis’s. They keep in touch daily and it’s comforting to know she’s in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nickimmy H.
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Nickimmy H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Meriden, CT, 06450

Nickimmy was great-totally recommend. She was super responsive when communicating about a nd treated Milo like he was her own family pet. My fiancé and I were very nervous to leave Milo with someone new to him, as we are anxious pet parents, but we both felt immediately comfortable leaving Milo in Nickimmy’s care. She provided frequent pictures and check ins, lots of walks and time outside, and she even comforted him when he woke up in the middle of the night howling bc he missed us! We will definitely leave Milo with Nickimmy again and can’t recommend her and her sweet family enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Noel S.
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Noel S.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Newington, CT, 06111

Noel and family were great for Bamboo! Their place is very well set up for dogs, and they were extremely attentive and communicative sitters. Highly recommend!

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Ifan F.
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$42
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
18 repeat clients
7 years of experience
East Hartford, CT, 06108

Would highly recommend!! Ifan was great with Pierre and was very responsive when I asked for pictures and videos during his stay. My dog did a lot of running around outside in his backyard and playing with the other dogs he was watching, but when it came time for me to pick him up he looked good as new. Brushed and came with an adorable handkerchief! He was great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori C.
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Lori C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
25 years of experience
Cheshire, CT, 06410

Lori is great with our cats. She doesn’t just stop by to feed them; she brushes them and plays with them too. She goes out of her way to make sure their routine is maintained as much as possible while we’re away and we greatly appreciate it.

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Sitter Profile Image: Karina & Teresa B.
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Karina & Teresa B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
East Shore, New Haven, CT, 06512

I am so grateful to have found this Karina and Teresa. They accommodated me last minute during the holidays and made the whole experience completely stress-free. They were very attentive, kept me updated with frequent photos and videos, and made sure my puppy felt safe and loved the entire time. I could tell he was well cared for and happy. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter, and I will definitely be booking with them again.

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Kevin & Brian C.
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$40
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30 years of experience
Middletown, CT, 06457

About: We have both had dogs since our childhood but are dogless now. We look forward to the opportunity to work with your furry family member! There are two of us that love dogs living here. We both work from home and would love to help! We do have doggy visitors at times and we are more than happy to help! We live in a condo near a walking path and love walking it! We wouldn't mind the company when we have your dog or when you need someone to walk your family friend! Brian has a sometimes flexible 40 hour work week. I run an after-school art education franchise but am never too busy to give proper attention to a doggy friend. Please let us know if your dog has any special needs or quirks. For example, a prior dog just could just not handle other dogs who approached him. He was quite harmless, but very nervous. We would like to know anything similar to that or whether your dog needs special care when they are with us, i.e. medications or food, et cetra.

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Liza L.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06513

Thor was well taken care of and had a great time during his stay. It was clear he was comfortable and happy, which gave me peace of mind. I would gladly book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Margaret O.
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Margaret O.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067

My dog, Atticus, age 2, had his first full day with Margaret a few days ago. He was very well taken care of including a couple of walks. He was happy to play fetch and take naps after walking. It was easy to tell by his face and composure that he had a great day...there was no visible stress when he returned home. Another dependable companion 'star' in his young life when I am not around! Many thanks, M :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Erika P.
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Erika P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
357 reviews
119 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Naugatuck, CT, 06770

Erika is an amazing sitter and really is so attentive to our dogs. My Charlie is a terrible eater and picks at his food, Erika took extra special time to make sure he was well fed. I loved getting pictures, multiple times a day to be able to see my boys while I was away. I highly remember Erika.

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Sitter Profile Image: Janelle B.
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Janelle B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
21 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Glastonbury, CT, 06033

Janelle and her family were wonderful caretakes of our puppy. She is very attentive to his needs and gave him a lot of attention and love. He is very happy there and we would highly recommend Janelle!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christle O.
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Christle O.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
26 repeat clients
6 years of experience
East Hartford, CT, 06108

Christle was wonderful with my 2 dogs! She kept them busy and happy during their stay. She sent pictures and updates throughout their stay and was always quick to respond. My dogs will be staying with her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Gaileen A.
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Gaileen A.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
10 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Milford, CT, 06460

I just want to start off by saying, never judge anyone’s profile just because they haven’t gotten the opportunity to sit more dogs than others. Gaileen and her family were absolutely amazing. From the first meeting they were nice, understanding , and very welcoming. My Klee Kai Xura felt so happy and safe. Every single step of the way Gaileen sent me photos, daily updates on xura status and behavior and performed her duties as a sitter. I just want to thank them so much for their hospitality and I will definitely book them again soon

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Sitters in Durham average 12
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Durham on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Durham pet boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 1,002 sitters provided pet boarding in Durham. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Durham pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Durham have an average of 18 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Durham.

Rover makes it easy to find Durham pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 1,002 pet boarding sitters in Durham on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Durham, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 97% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet 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 pet 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.