Dog Boarding in East Alton, IL

“Sarah was amazing with our two babes and so very accommodating with our busy wedding schedule. Sarah was able to bring our pups for pictures and we are so grateful!! Thank you so much Sarah!!”

“She sent me pictures every single day and reassured me my fur baby was happy and safe. We would use her services again and I highly recommend her”

“Danielle was wonderful and I would love to book again. Definitely recommend her. She took wonderful care of Sonoma and was great to work with!”

“I was happy with Stacie watching my dogs, Stacie is nice, and pleasant, my dogs like her as well. Stacie sent me a picture of my dogs at her place. My dogs looked happy.. Thank you Stacie.”

“Tami is incredible!! This is my first time leaving my puppy and I was really nervous. We did a meet and greet, talked through his care and had him meet the other dogs. She took great care of Haze and sent updates throughout the weekend (which I loved). He couldn’t have been in better hands. 10/10 recommend and will be using her in the future.”

“Kyleen was absolutely wonderful. We unexpectedly needed week long care for our 2 dogs over the Christmas holiday and feel so lucky to have found Kyleen. Our dogs were so happy and well taken care of and will definitely contact again when we need somewhere for our dogs to stay. Her communication was amazing. Kyleen sent daily updates and photos on how our dogs were doing. That first day she sent multiple updates which I very much appreciated.”

“Our pup did great at Mandi’s! I didn’t have to worry at all because she sent pictures of his day and an update of what he did. She was so sweet to send him home with a personalized bandana and a jar of homemade treats! Definitely recommend!”

“Courtney has watched my dog Miguel 3-4 times now and he always has a great time! My pup can have some anxiety sometimes and does not always like to be around other dogs, but Courtney always makes sure he is comfortable there. Any time I need a sitter I look to book with Courtney, 10/10 would definitely recommend!”

“Ebony is the best! Our pup had so much fun and didn’t want to leave when we picked her up! We loved seeing so many fun pictures of our dog while we were gone. Thanks so much!”

“This was my second time booking with Rachael and Joe and they are truly wonderful. My husky, who has major trust issues, simply lovessss staying with them. He got so excited when we pulled up to their house and he darted to their door to go inside, he didn'tcare that I even existed when we got there because he just wanted to go play. They do a wonderful job of sending updates and pictures. I will continue to use them every time I need a sitter. 100% recommend.”

About: Hi, I’m Gabbi, and I have over 6 years of experience caring for other people’s pets! I am new to Rover, but I have multiple pet sitting references that I can provide from customers that have had me hired me for years! I’ve watched dogs of all sizes from Great Pyrenees to Chihuahuas. I’ve handled hundreds of cats so I am used to every personality. I have also cared for reptiles, amphibians, fish, farm animals, and rodents. I’ve watched dogs who need vigorous exercise, as well as the opposite. I’ve cared for puppies and kittens, seniors, and every age in between. I’ve watched a litter of kittens that were still nursing. I have experience with cats and dogs affected by cerebral palsy, deafness, blindness, and other special needs. I am experienced in administering multiple forms of medication. I also volunteer for an animal shelter, which gives me a lot of unique situations and experiences! I have a relatively flexible schedule. I work part time at a dog grooming salon. My shifts are typically 6 hours or less, and I only work up to 3 days a week. I do sometimes have other commitments that are unlikely to take more than 4 hours at a time. I am currently only taking one online college class so that does not interfere with my availability. For people interested in boarding, I have a fenced yard and a 9/yo, 15 lb Shih Tzu who is very friendly. He is laid back and prefers dogs who are also laid back, but has never shown aggression with high energy dogs. I typically walk the dogs I watch at least once a day, but that can vary on the age and/or the activity level of the dog. I can also take them to a park, weather permitting! I always try to keep the pups experience as stress-free as possible, so I listen closely to everything you tell me about your pet. I try to stick to any routine that you guys share, whether that be feeding times, walking times, or anything else! I live in a quiet neighborhood where your dog will be safe with me.

“Joy is very flexible and made our drop off and pickup easy. Thanks!”

“Erin was amazing!! We are so happy we found her and she was able to dog sit our dog. She sent pics and videos and was also quick to message us back. We will definitely be reaching out to her for our future dog sitting needs!!”

“We’ve used Cynthia several times and have been very pleased. Winston goes on walks, lounges around the house or fenced in yard, enjoys the company of Cynthia’s pets and is well-taken care of. Cynthia keeps me updated with photos/texts. She’s easy to schedule with and obviously cares for animals. Highly recommend!”

“Phenomenal job. Looked and cared deeply over my dog. Kept me updated and had her at her happiest. I will definitely be using Truess again for future bookings.”

“Our experience with Ryan could not have gone more smoothly. He responded quickly and was attentive to our needs throughout our time away. He sent us photos of our dog and we would definitely use him again in the future”

“Hanna was better than anything we could ask for! For one, my travel plans for work kept unraveling, and yet she was still available in short notice. Secondly, lots of people are averse to big dogs - mine is a Cane Corso, and in the past, she's just had to travel with me because I've never been able to find anyone to watch her who I'd trust. Thankfully, the meet and greet went well. Though my pup was really nervous, she warmed right up to Hanna and her family. I knew instantly that she was going to be in great hands, but upon learning a lot about Hanna's background with dogs, I was even more relieved. My dog had such a great time that she didn't even want to leave (which hurt my feelings lol), but now I know I have a trusting sitter near me available for all my travel needs, and that's such a blessing.”

“Christina was incredibly attentive and sent us many pictures of our dog while he was boarding with her. She kept us updated about how he was doing and what he was eating, and made sure to give him all the attention he needed. Christina is a wonderful dog-boarder and you should definitely book with her!”

“Claire could not be better! She was very responsive. Sent lots of pictures and updates. She went out of her way to treat Pepper like a special baby, just the way we do! I'd trust Claire with my baby anytime!”

“Tim and his wife have lovingly cared for our two labradors many times over the past two years. Tim and his wife are highly professional, as well as thoughtful and deliberate in their caretaking. Each time we leave the dogs with Tim, he makes sure to spend ample time with our dogs during the day. He does not simply let them out and crate them, he makes sure they are supervised and receive human interaction and playtime. The dogs are happy to see Tim and his wife. The level of attention and care they give to the dogs is obvious. We have left the dogs for both short weekends and longer periods of time. Most recently, Tim cared for the dogs for over two weeks. While we were away, they provided updates when requested in a very prompt and attentive manner, but also are very mindful that we are on vacation. I was thrilled with how seamless and stress-free our experience was during this extended period of time, just the same as during shorter windows of time that Tim and his wife spend with the dogs. The dogs are very happy when we come home. They are clearly well cared for, clean, and very happy. Their coats are shiny and they have a big smile on their faces, letting me know they received lots of pets! One of our labradors is very calm, and the other is very high energy. Tim is able to handle both dispositions and both dogs. I am always impressed with the overall kindness and thoughtfulness that Tim and his wife show to all living things.”