Pet Boarding Elgin
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“Jackie is the absolute best! She and my pup have become best buddies. She takes such good care of him. I feel so confident when he’s there and she’s amazing at sending updates and pictures too. I would highly recommend!”
“This was our first stay with Justine and Brett. They watched my 13 year old Golden for 4 days. Everything from initial contact with Justine, to picking up my pup later than expected after a flight delay of three hours, went very smoothly. She sent pictures to me while I was away…gave morning medication, and stayed in touch throughout the time I was gone. KC will definitely go back the next time mom needs to leave town. 😊🐶. Thank you Justine and Brett!”
“My dog LOVES Will. The second we pull into the apartment complex he’s whining to get out of the car. It’s a really good feeling to not have to worry about my pup when I’m away. Would highly recommend”
About: I have had dogs and cats since childhood, so caring for animals has always been a natural part of my life. I understand that every pet has its own personality and needs. I enjoy spending time with animals, playing with them, taking dogs for walks, and making sure they have fresh food and water. I am patient, responsible, and caring, and I will treat your pets with the same love and attention I would give my own. Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are very important to me. I have loved animals for as long as I can remember. Growing up with dogs and cats has taught me how important love, patience, and proper care are. I am a kind, responsible, and attentive person who enjoys spending time with pets and getting to know their unique personalities. I would love to help care for your furry family members and make sure they feel happy, comfortable, and loved while you are away. Your pet's safety and well-being are my top priorities. I will always treat your pet with patience, kindness, and care. During walks, I will keep your dog securely leashed and pay attention to our surroundings. I will carefully follow your instructions regarding feeding, routines, and special needs. I will also keep you updated and send photos so you can feel confident that your beloved pet is in caring hands.
“We boarded our two small dogs with Kim for a week and she was the perfect choice. One of our dogs is quite timid but Kim was able to coax her to socialize. Kim realty understands dogs, their moods and temperament.”
“We left our 5-month-old Sheepoo with this sitter for the first time while we were away on a weekend trip, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Communication was excellent from the start—the sitter was always quick to respond and kept us updated regularly. Most importantly, it was clear how much they genuinely cared for and loved our puppy, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Before his stay, our puppy was very hesitant during walks and would often get scared by passing cars. To our surprise, after spending time with this sitter, he became much more confident and comfortable on walks. We were amazed by the improvement. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of our pup. We truly appreciate everything you did and would absolutely book with you again!”
About: I know how stressful it can be to leave your dog and will do everything I can to make him or her feel at home while you’re apart. I am an empty nester with 1 dog. Your dog will enjoy my fenced in yard and his/her own space. I have lots of experience with dogs of all sizes and all ages. I value outdoor time when weather permits and your pet will get fresh air and exercise daily. I have a goofy Australian cattle dog mix named Lenny. I let dogs on the furniture, and provide lots of cuddles if your dog allows. I am a responsible person who sincerely loves dogs and taking care of them! I’m working but make my own hours so can accommodate varying schedules. Love to take long walks on weekends in my neighborhood or at nearby parks. I have a fenced in yard. I will keep the dogs separate. Your pet can sleep in a crate if he/she wants or on comfy pet beds - whichever works best.
About: Dogs are a huge part of my life. My husband and I have 3 dogs and I actively train and compete in dog sports with two of them. The other is more of a companion but I couldn't help myself and he also has a few titles. The majority of my free time is spent training my dogs, going to classes, and going to competitions. Because of that, I've gotten to know a lot of different dogs and personalities. I’m happy to follow whatever rules and routines you have at home because I know how important consistency can be. I just love dogs, understanding them, and meeting them where they are. My husband and I tag-team pet care depending on our schedules, which gives us a lot of flexibility. We’re both very attentive about making sure dogs are safe, comfortable, and cared for the way their owners would care for them. I work from home, which gives me a lot of flexibility for pet care. My husband and I tag-team depending on our schedules, making it easier for us to accommodate daycare, walks, drop-ins, and house-sitting throughout the week. We both work remotely so between the two of us, we have availability throughout most of the day and can accommodate a variety of schedules. For daycare, my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment where your dog can feel at home. To keep things manageable, I'm currently accepting dogs from only one household per day. Happy to welcome multiple dogs from the same family, but won't accept bookings from different families on the same day. I have three dogs of my own, two of whom are on the lower energy side and one is medium energy. I understand that not all dogs have the same personalities, play styles, or comfort levels, so we have space to keep dogs separate if needed. Visiting dogs will have opportunities to play, relax, and enjoy some downtime throughout the day. For puppies under 6 months, I generally like following a 1 up, 2 down schedule (1 hour away, 2 hours rest). It's worked really well with my own dogs and we can talk about it in more detail if you have a puppy that needs caring. In the client's home, I will do my best to keep their routine as normal and familiar as possible. I’m happy to follow your usual feeding schedule, walks, training cues, house rules, and any other routines your pet is used to. I pay close attention to each pet’s comfort level and personality and won’t force interaction if they need some time to warm up. Safety is really important to me, so I also appreciate knowing about any behaviors or tendencies I should watch for like whether your dog is an escape artist, likes to bolt through doors, is reactive to certain dogs or people, or has any other quirks that might not be obvious at first. The more I know about your pet, the better I can care for them and keep them safe. I’ll also treat your home with the same care and respect I’d want someone to show mine.
“Our dog Marty had a wonderful stay at Maria’s house. He was all smiles when we picked him up. I would recommend Maria to anyone who likes their dog to have fun interacting with other dogs.”
“We were very happy to find Susan on Rover to watch our 13 year old dog, Java. She and her husband (and dog Duncan) made Java feel right at home! We got regular photos and updates while we were away, and Java didn’t look like she was missing us at all. We would definitely book with Susan again. Thank you!”
“Bonnie was an incredible host for our pup! She sent lots of pictures and provided us with updates daily. We will definitely use Bonnie again and recommend her if you are in the area!”
“Carolyn had our pup in her home for just over a week while my family traveled. She treated her as her own with love. I received daily updates and pictures. It made our trip that much more enjoyable knowing our pup was in great hands. I highly recommend Carolyn and will definitely book with her again!”
“Thank you soooo much for taking my boy it looked like he had a lot of fun’s will deff b booking more with yah easy location easy to get to highly highly recommended!!!!! Thank you!!!”
“Dorene had our 18 month chocolate lab for several weeks total in May/June. Pal was well taken care of, went on several walks each day, and learned to play appropriately with her dogs. Dorene followed all our instructions to reenforce our training even adding a much appreciated technique to discourage Pal’s barking. We are happy to have Pal back home, but I think he misses Dorene, the daily walks, and her dog Cloe.”
“Our Tucker had a great time at Leigh and Richards. They always take good care of him and keep us updated on how he is doing, as well as sending pics. I would absolutely highly recommend them!!”
“What a wonderful experience we had with Alyssa! Paisley had the time of her life during her 4 day stay with Alyssa and Angel. Our first time using rover and i had many nerves and concerns that were settled immediately. I LOVED getting daily recap videos on paisleys adventures.”
“This family was wonderful with our Maizie!! She has never been away from us and they made it so comfortable for her. They definitely went above and beyond for her stay and we could not be more grateful!!”
“Todd was an exceptional dog sitter! Initially, my very spoiled dog had some anxiety issues and Todd handled this with patience and expertise. He provided photos and videos, easing my mind that "all was well" and that my dog, Gabby was being well taken care of. Eventually, she felt right at home, jumping on the bed, and spending the night with her "foster dad". I would highly recommend Todd to anyone who is looking for an experienced dog sitter, as it is clear that his passion for dogs is reflected in the questions he asked and the way he catered to my pup! 5 stars!!!! Thank you Todd!”
About: I have had dogs my whole life. Watching family and friends dogs gives me great joy! Dogs have been a part of my whole life. I love them dearly, my sister in law travels quite often which gives me the opportunity to watch her two dogs. One is a puppy full of energy and they are so fun to spend time with and play. Love going on walks to the forest preserves out in nature. let me be your dogs new friend. I work four days a week Tuesday thru Friday until 3:30pm. I'm available for boarding Friday nights thru Monday. I can take dogs for walks on Mondays, Weekends, and Tuesday-Friday after 4. I have a big home plenty of space to run around and play. My backyard is good size and fenced in. I can update you with photos of your dog. I can maintain the feeding schedule as required. I will make sure your dog has plenty outdoor time walks or just playing in my yard.
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Elgin is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Elgin
Once again, Tina has taken care of our babies like if they were her own. Our pups are always happy and well loved there. They love making new friends too whenever possible. Tina always keeps us informed with texts and pictures. We feel at ease knowing they are taken care of when we are away.
First time boarding our separation anxiety dogs so we were somewhat anxious but after a few updates from her we knew they were in the right place and having a good time. Towards the end we wondered if they would want to come home with us as they were extremely comfortable with her. Would highly recommended her and will definitely use her again in the future.
Amazing sitters! Our first time boarding and they were extremely communicative and sent a lot of pictures to put us at ease! They were great with our older/reactive dog and provided tips as well to help with training! Great quiet neighborhood which was perfect for our dogs. They were great at following the feeding/walking schedule and my dogs had a great time!
Absolutely amazing, my dog has stayed with and friends anx family before and usually for at least a few days she wont eat, she wont come out from under a bed, she was out and eating before the first day was up. I was absolutely stunned and so was my family. Will 100% use again for my next trip!
Brian is a great host. He reached out quickly upon my request and the provided information so I was able to book within about 30 minutes. He was proactive and reached out the night before to confirm arrival time and it was very responsive to all my requests and inquiries over text message. He was able to accommodate my daytime doggy daycare request His neighborhood is great and they even have a small dog area that’s fenced in for some off leash time. Basically, the best experience you could ask for when handing off your fur baby.
We had a great experience boarding our dog with Jackie! She was very thorough and respectful of all of our dog's needs and preferences. We received updates and pictures a few times a day, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear our dog was having a wonderful time—especially having Jackie's dogs as playmates. She was very capable and attentive, and we felt very comfortable leaving our dog in her care. Marty is looking forward to staying at Jackie's again!
Erica was amazing and took care of buddy very well. She sent us regular updates and was nice enough to keep us posted on how he’s doing. She was very sweet and also got Santa to give Buddy a gift buddy. He really enjoyed the day with her. we will definitely rely on her again
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Elgin is $43 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $28 and $56 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
There are 4,325 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Elgin. About 90% of Elgin sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
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.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
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 IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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