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“I highly recommend Victoria and Rishi. My dog is 15 years old and needs some extra care. A few days before our trip, he went to the vet for a routine check. The vet called us later when we were out of town and said that our dog had a urinary tract infection and needed an antibiotic. Victoria was happy to go get his medicine from our vet and start giving it to him while we were gone without missing a beat. He came home relaxed, well rested, and happy. We will definitely use them again.”


“Love Fay, what a wonderful dog sitter, I’d trust Fay with my kids if I had any small children anymore. Fay was very caring, sent me photos around the clock of my dog’s activities which included long walks, napping, making friends with Fay’s dog. It was nice my dog Bao had a friend for a while in her care. I’d rebook with Fay in a heartbeat. Wonderful person.”


“We love Cari so much, this is our 4th time using her! You truly can’t find anyone more patient, loving, and caring than Cari, and we are so grateful to have her watch our dogs while we are away! She is so understanding of their quirks and is always happy to help with whatever they might need. Thanks for everything, Cari!”

“As a local rover sitter myself, so I’m setting the bar high, I was very pleased with Thalia. My 6lb baby lost his brother of 15 yrs a week before my unavoidable trip. I was beyond devastated, full of greif and unbelievable guilt at the thought of having to leave my little guy now, especially with the level of depression porky was in. Thalia took Porky all around with her the little dog bag I have so he wasn’t alone. She gave him the attention and love he needed to finally start eating again. After being gone 4 days I was so relieved to see Porky’s personality coming back and he’s eating normally again now that we’re home. I know this would not have ever been possible if he hadn’t been receiving the love, attenti & affection the entire trip I was gone. I will definitely use her again. Thank you Thalia for giving me the peace of mind to travel again and know Porky will be in good hands❤️”


“Chris took great care of my dog, Freya, for a weekend. He was attentive to her needs and kept me updated with lots of photos throughout the stay. Would definitely recommend!”


“Seung and Donghun were great with our Luna!! They sent multiple updates and pictures which we loved! They very clearly cared about taking the best care of our pup and we were so happy with the experience! Highly recommend!!”


“Kasey and her family are incredible, the communication and videos of our boy Mack throughout the stay were very comforting. They treated Mack like one of their own. Would highly recommend.”


About: We have a large fenced in back yard, we have a loving friendly dog that loves to play and enjoys long walks. Centrally located in Lansing area. I currently retired with flexible schedule. Have been dog sitting for five years in the summer for six weeks and love the experience so much! I have a fenced back yard and walk our dog 2-3 miles daily. We have had as many as 3 dogs at a time and currently only have one. Would love to share our dogs home with another.

“Paige was great watching my little Oliver last minute! This was my first time using Rover, so I was very nervous. But Paige made sure to send lots of pictures and updates to help calm my nerves. I will definitely book with her again in the future :)”


“Jason and Kristen’s family always take such good care of our dog. They are great with communication with daily pics and updates!! They give him lots of care and attention.”



“Ellen was absolutely amazing and so flexible when I asked to change my pickup time. She’s so sweet and was intentional to send me photos of my pups throughout their stay!!”



“Our pup has spent numerous weekends with Paul and I'm quite certain he enjoys those weekends more than any with me. Paul is caring, and clearly loves our pup. He's got some other dogs who are pretty much siblings at this point. I can't recommend him enough!”


“Makayla was great, providing lots of photo/video updates and lots of different activities to keep our pup entertained! We really appreciated the excellent communication, which really helped reassure us that our Walli was having a good experience”

“Believe the dog whisperer bio!! Our bojji boo had a blast and learned a bit of manners along the way! We will definitely be back to board again!!”


“My quirky little guy had a great stay with Jennifer. I was very impressed with the way she cared for him. She also kept in contact with me via texts and pictures to update me about his stay. I would highly recommend her to anyone in our area.”


“Gigi was terrific. She did a great job watching both of our dogs and was flexible, communicative and cared for them with a lot of love!”


“Olivia was wonderful. She watched our dog for 5 days and sent great updates. She also gave him an oatmeal bath bc he was itchy and bought him toys. Would absolutely recommend booking with her.”


“Alice was amazing and so patient with our dog who wasn’t settling in like we’d hoped while we were out of town for the week. Communication was fantastic and their ability to be fluid with the accommodations helped us to relax while being so far away. Thank you, Alice! 💙🐾”


“Michael was great. He showed love, care and commitment to Nimbus. Michael and his wife have great experience taking care of all types of dogs and it really shows. I will definitely be utilizing Michael’s services again!”

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1. Victoria & Rishi S.


“I highly recommend Victoria and Rishi. My dog is 15 years old and needs some extra care. A few days before our trip, he went to the vet for a routine check. The vet called us later when we were out of town and said that our dog had a urinary tract infection and needed an antibiotic. Victoria was happy to go get his medicine from our vet and start giving it to him while we were gone without missing a beat. He came home relaxed, well rested, and happy. We will definitely use them again.”


2. Fay A.

“Love Fay, what a wonderful dog sitter, I’d trust Fay with my kids if I had any small children anymore. Fay was very caring, sent me photos around the clock of my dog’s activities which included long walks, napping, making friends with Fay’s dog. It was nice my dog Bao had a friend for a while in her care. I’d rebook with Fay in a heartbeat. Wonderful person.”


3. Cari S.
“We love Cari so much, this is our 4th time using her! You truly can’t find anyone more patient, loving, and caring than Cari, and we are so grateful to have her watch our dogs while we are away! She is so understanding of their quirks and is always happy to help with whatever they might need. Thanks for everything, Cari!”


4. Thalia W.

“As a local rover sitter myself, so I’m setting the bar high, I was very pleased with Thalia. My 6lb baby lost his brother of 15 yrs a week before my unavoidable trip. I was beyond devastated, full of greif and unbelievable guilt at the thought of having to leave my little guy now, especially with the level of depression porky was in. Thalia took Porky all around with her the little dog bag I have so he wasn’t alone. She gave him the attention and love he needed to finally start eating again. After being gone 4 days I was so relieved to see Porky’s personality coming back and he’s eating normally again now that we’re home. I know this would not have ever been possible if he hadn’t been receiving the love, attenti & affection the entire trip I was gone. I will definitely use her again. Thank you Thalia for giving me the peace of mind to travel again and know Porky will be in good hands❤️”


5. Chris L.

“Chris took great care of my dog, Freya, for a weekend. He was attentive to her needs and kept me updated with lots of photos throughout the stay. Would definitely recommend!”


6. Seung & Donghun L.

“Seung and Donghun were great with our Luna!! They sent multiple updates and pictures which we loved! They very clearly cared about taking the best care of our pup and we were so happy with the experience! Highly recommend!!”


7. Kasey K.


“Kasey and her family are incredible, the communication and videos of our boy Mack throughout the stay were very comforting. They treated Mack like one of their own. Would highly recommend.”


8. Cheryl L.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Cheryl for anyone needing dog care; she is absolutely fantastic with furry family members. She consistently provides attentive, loving care, ensuring dogs get their walks, meals, and plenty of affectiont. Leaving pets with Cheryl gives you complete peace of mind, knowing they are safe, happy, and treated like part of her own family. Her reliability and genuine passion for animals make her an exceptional dog sitter to trust completely.”


9. Paige L.

“Paige was great watching my little Oliver last minute! This was my first time using Rover, so I was very nervous. But Paige made sure to send lots of pictures and updates to help calm my nerves. I will definitely book with her again in the future :)”


10. Jason & Kristen S.

“Jason and Kristen’s family always take such good care of our dog. They are great with communication with daily pics and updates!! They give him lots of care and attention.”




11. Ellen H.


“Ellen was absolutely amazing and so flexible when I asked to change my pickup time. She’s so sweet and was intentional to send me photos of my pups throughout their stay!!”




12. Paul R.

“Our pup has spent numerous weekends with Paul and I'm quite certain he enjoys those weekends more than any with me. Paul is caring, and clearly loves our pup. He's got some other dogs who are pretty much siblings at this point. I can't recommend him enough!”


13. Makayla P.
“Makayla was great, providing lots of photo/video updates and lots of different activities to keep our pup entertained! We really appreciated the excellent communication, which really helped reassure us that our Walli was having a good experience”


14. Christopher G.

“Believe the dog whisperer bio!! Our bojji boo had a blast and learned a bit of manners along the way! We will definitely be back to board again!!”


15. Jennifer P.

“My quirky little guy had a great stay with Jennifer. I was very impressed with the way she cared for him. She also kept in contact with me via texts and pictures to update me about his stay. I would highly recommend her to anyone in our area.”


16. Gigi A.

“Gigi was terrific. She did a great job watching both of our dogs and was flexible, communicative and cared for them with a lot of love!”


17. Olivia L.

“Olivia was wonderful. She watched our dog for 5 days and sent great updates. She also gave him an oatmeal bath bc he was itchy and bought him toys. Would absolutely recommend booking with her.”


18. Alice B.

“Alice was amazing and so patient with our dog who wasn’t settling in like we’d hoped while we were out of town for the week. Communication was fantastic and their ability to be fluid with the accommodations helped us to relax while being so far away. Thank you, Alice! 💙🐾”


19. Michael P.

“Michael was great. He showed love, care and commitment to Nimbus. Michael and his wife have great experience taking care of all types of dogs and it really shows. I will definitely be utilizing Michael’s services again!”


20. Courtney J.

“Boarded my pup within 25 min from sending request she’s amazing at what she does highly recommended wouldn’t book with anyone else honesty appreciate the help Courtney !”
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in East Lansing is $38 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $266. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most East Lansing dog boarding rates can be found as low as $25 to as high as $49 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 227 sitters provided dog boarding in East Lansing. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters 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, 93% of East Lansing dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in East Lansing have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 East Lansing.
Rover makes it easy to find East Lansing 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
There are 227 dog boarding sitters in East Lansing on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In East Lansing, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% 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 dog boarding 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 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.
