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Sitter Profile Image: Amy & John P.
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Amy & John P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Graham, NC, 27253

“Amy and John took great care of Ziggy. They sent photos and updates daily and it looked like Ziggy was living his best life at a 5 star retreat, making new friends and keeping busy.”

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Kristen P.
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Agus D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 109 reviews
39 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Carrboro, NC, 27510

“Thank you SO much for watching my Ruey boy. He absolutely adored you, your dad, and your boy HP. I appreciate you helping me care for him while I was gone!!!”

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

“Cathy is the absolute best Rover we have ever used! She sent us frequent updates with pictures, went above and beyond to provide the best care, was extremely flexible with drop-off/pick-up & treated Olivia like she was her own! Couldn’t recommend her more!”

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

“Emily and Will are so caring and wonderful! They took excellent care of Charlie and walked him around through the garage to go to the backyard since Charlie is not able to navigate stairs as easily as he used to. He was very content and happy when we picked him up.”

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Michele K.
Sitter Profile Image: Ashley & PJ L.
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Ashley & PJ L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Apex, NC, 27502

“Ashley was wonderful from start to finish — from our first chat to the meet & greet and throughout Millie’s stay. She’s incredibly responsive, accommodating, and just so easy to work with. The whole experience felt seamless and completely stress-free. During Millie’s stay, Ashley sent regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was clear that Millie was happy, comfortable, and very well cared for. I trust Ashley with Millie so much that I’ve already booked another stay with her! I’m so grateful we found her and would happily & highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, attentive, and dependable sitter.”

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

“Lauren was absolutely great! I was so thankful she was able to watch my 2 babies on a holiday weekend! She even came to me for a meet and greet beforehand which was so helpful. I would highly recommend and will be using her services again in the future!!”

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

“Evie had a great visit with Karla and her family. She got lots of exercise and play time, and Karla was great at sending photos and communicating with us.”

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Hannah M.
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Yara & Angel S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cary, NC, 27519

“Lovely family - I never worried about my dog Cooper at any time. I got pictures of Cooper relaxed and happy. Yara and Angel were very knowledgeable about dogs and very complimentary about my Cooper. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST THANK YOU!!!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lakonka C.
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Lakonka C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Burlington, NC, 27217

“Lakonka was theeee best sitter. From the meet and greet to the end of Phoebe’s stay, she was extremely professional, super friendly and easy to communicate with. I received pictures or a video every day which is truly appreciated when I’m away from my baby awhile. I highly recommend Lakonka for your fur baby’s needs. So much so, I’ve already coordinated the next time Phoebe will be in her care :)”

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Jasmine M.
Sitter Profile Image: Katrin W.
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Katrin W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
5 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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Yaryna K.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Cary, NC, 27513

“Yaryna and her family took such great care of my dog, Sky, while I was at a wedding. I could tell Sky had such a good time when I picked him up. Sky’s already looking forward to the next time he can stay there!”

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R G & Julie M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
47 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Northwest, Raleigh, NC, 27617

“Thank you for taking care of our sweet Finn! We appreciate your willingness to work with a puppy who is still being trained, and giving him all the love and snuggles!”

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Scott M.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
19 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Burlington, NC, 27215

“Scott and Ellen did an excellent job making sure Harold got enough excercise and taking care of him. They are very experienced dog sitters and seemed very prepared when I brought my dog over to their house. I enjoyed the pictures they sent, my dog looked like he had a good time with them. I would definitely have them watch him again!”

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Jade S.
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Zydae J.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Burlington, NC, 27215

“I can barely begin to describe the amazingness that is Zydae. From our very first message, I knew that she had an incredible gift, and that my senior dog Kuma would be in perfect hands. I had a week long trip planned, and Zydae was accommodating from the very start. She sent loads of sweet pictures, and Kuma immediately made himself at home with her other fur friends. I was so happy and relieved that he was having such a great time, and a little worried he may forget about me!! I came home to an incredibly happy old hound, who basically got a week long retreat at a resort! I couldn't give a higher recommendation, and look forward to working with Zydae the next time I need a sitter. THANK YOU for being the perfect sitter Zydae!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline H.
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Caroline H.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

“Absolutely wonderful! We had our pupper stay for the evening while we went to a show! She was amazing and super accommodating! I highly recommend her!”

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Libby C.
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Abby B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 84 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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Sitter Profile Image: Africa C.
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Africa C.
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$40
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4.2 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Chapel hill, NC, 27514

“Our puppies had a great time with Africa! We’ve never left our dogs for this long (almost 2 weeks) but we knew they were in good hands. She communicated with us daily and wore them out with activity. We will definitely ask her to watch our dogs again in the future. Thank you Africa!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Cherie L.
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Cherie L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
4 repeat clients
42 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517

“I can’t thank Cherie and her family enough for taking such great care of my dogs. They are very anxious and not always easy, but she showed them so much patience, kindness, and love. Knowing they were with someone so sweet gave me such peace of mind. Highly recommended and will definitely be bringing my boys back!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah R.
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Sarah R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
57 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cary, NC, 27519

“My dog, Chico, really enjoyed his stay. Sarah was very responsive and communicated quickly about his status and time with her. She also sent pics and video!!! Normally at facility boarding Chico has stomach issues and diarrhea so we wanted to give this a shot. Im so glad we did. He has had any issues since we picked him up!!!”

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Miesha C.
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Alex H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 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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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Eli Whitney is $47

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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Eli Whitney

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Eli Whitney is $50 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $44 and $60 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.

As of November 2026, there are 1,252 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Eli Whitney. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

94% of sitters in Eli Whitney can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Eli Whitney 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 Eli Whitney.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Eli Whitney. On Rover:

  • 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Eli Whitney 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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