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Sitter Profile Image: David G.
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David G.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 269 reviews
90 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“David exceeded our expectations with the care of our Gracie Lou, while my husband and I were on vacation. We really appreciated his daily pictures and updates. We will definitely be using David again and highly recommend him.”

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Lauren M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Efland, NC, 27243

“Awesome sitter with a wonderful outdoor space for extra exercise! Felt comfortable leaving our two dogs with Lauren while we were out of the country with limited phone and WiFi. Will definitely reach out to Lauren again to pet sit.”

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Amanda H.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 186 reviews
77 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Incredibly flexible! Large family dogs at home, so your pet has to be flexible as well. Saoirse seemed comfortable with everyone. Very happy.”

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Evie & Fritz P.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

“The experience was great. Our dog got a lot of care and attention. The communication was excellent with a lot of pictures and updates during the visit.”

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Marilyn C.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 307 reviews
99 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“My dog had so much fun spending the weekend with Marilyn and her family! Marilyn sent lots of pictures and updates, and spoiled my dog to her first pup cup. She has a great backyard and other dogs around to play with, so my dog was exhausted when she got home. Great experience!”

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Agus D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 108 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Carrboro, NC, 27510

“Agus is extremely kind and even allowed my puppy to stay an extra night when I had an emergency. He is super flexible, easy to work with, and a very nice person! Rue always comes home so happy and tired from all the playing with Harry Potter!! Thank you so much Agus— your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed!”

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Alex H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
14 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Efland, NC, 27243

“Alex was great with Lucy. He kept me updated throughout the week. When I picked Lucy up she looked so happy! I will definitely reach out to Alex again!”

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Vanessa J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 182 reviews
70 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517

“Vanessa was fantastic! We were going out of state for a few days and it was our first time leaving Ghibli with anyone for more than an afternoon so we were nervous but she was so great with keeping us updated and sending pictures. Our boy had so much fun playing with the other guests and running around in the backyard. Will be rebooking for any future trips!”

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Amber C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
19 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“Amber was absolutely fantastic! My rabbit Jeff had the time of his life with Amber and seems rather disappointed now to be back home with us. Thanks for taking such wonderful care of him!”

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Crystal B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 122 reviews
56 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cary, NC, 27519

“Ms. Crystal is ALWAYS wonderful. Cotton nearly jumped out of the car when we pulled up so I know she loves on my babe!! I will always book with her for my out of town trips. I trust her.”

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Alisha M.
Sitter Profile Image: Erin L.
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Erin L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
26 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“Erin and her family are great! They have watched my dog twice now and are just wonderful! Their dog and mine had the best time! It was such a relief to see pictures of my boy having a good time, which always help ease the stress of leaving him when away! Would definitely recommend booking with them again!”

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Katrin W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“Our dogs had such a great time with Katrin! She has plenty of outdoor space for them to explore and truly treated them as if they were her own. She even mixed their meals with rice bc they had upset stomachs! She gave us plenty of updates and pictures, and our dogs always looked so happy in the photos. We will definitely book with her again!!”

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Jade D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
24 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Jade is great with my dog Duke. She is attentive and pointed a hot spot that he kept scratching which allowed me to treat it and give him some relief. Thanks again!”

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Emily & William M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 146 reviews
48 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Emily and William are amazing! They are so welcoming and take great care of our dog. Kodi loves staying with them and his best friend Duncan. Highly recommend!”

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Allison J.
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Super friendly lady my dog loved her instantly and she really got a long while with her. I have a husky so I'm not quite sure how hard that is. Plenty of belly rubs and walking.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Karla C.
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Karla C.
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$36
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“Karla was an excellent host for my dog Goose! She was very responsive and provided pictures and videos each day she watched him. She was also very flexible when I unexpectedly had to ask for another day of hosting. Overall very satisfied!”

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Maria del Mar M.
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

“Maria was great, very communicative and sent lots of pictures of my pups stay. Olive seemed very well cared for and happy when I picked her up, always a great sign!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Krystene K.
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Krystene K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Krystene responded quickly to my request and was very pleasant. She sent me pictures of my cat baby and updated me on how he was doing. I was very thankful Krystene was available to care for my cat during a family emergency. I would definitely use Krystene again!”

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Cathy O.
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$47
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
5 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Cathy is a real gem, a treasure. Our boy George was in heaven during his stay with her. Her communications were frequent and the pictures were great. I never felt any sense of concern on my vacation about the care of my pet. I highly recommend Cathy but I would like to keep her as a best kept secret because she's so good at that she does. Thank you Cathy!”

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Abby B.
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$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 83 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mebane, NC, 27302

“Abby was able to take our dog at the last minute and she picked up and dropped off Simon on time. She clearly cares for the dog, sends update and asks questions when seeing something unusual. Will book with her again.”

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Alex was excellent. He sent photos, great communication and Orie looked happy. I will definitely be back!

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Tiffany B.
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Lauren took excellent care of our sweet girl while we had to take a quick out of state trip. She was very patient with our change in travel plans/dates and extremely accommodating and responsive. Louise really seemed to enjoy her time there, running and playing with Lauren's dogs. Lauren sent pictures, gave Lou her familiar spaces with her crate and blankets and her mat she likes, and walked her around outside to let her get acclimated before she took her in to meet her dogs. She has lots of land with fenced areas so that everyone can play, and she clearly enjoys what she does. We will be repeat clients for sure.

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Aylea P.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Efland on Rover is $49.95 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 1,088 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Efland. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Efland sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Efland landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Efland home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Efland.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Efland sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NC ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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