Dog Boarding in Elmwood, Philadelphia
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1. Tony B.


“Tony was so great. Thank you!!!!!! House was very clean and he sent videos. We really appreciate it and will come back if our dog is with us for a birds or phils game. Go birds!”


2. Lauryn & Hunter S.

“Lauryn and Hunter were awesome with my German Shepherd Molly. It was the first time Molly and me ever separated from each other. I was so nervous. This couple sent me pictures videos and assured me all was well and safe with Molly. I felt very Happy. I enjoyed my vacation at the mountains knowing Molly was loved Happy and safe. Thank you so much Lauryn & Hunter. I will used Rover.com service again for sure. Much love ❤️. Georgie”




3. Madeline S.

“Our dog's stay at Madeline's house was great! Madeline sent us pictures at least once a day and Lychee always looked relaxed and happy with the other dogs there. We'll definitely be booking again when we leave town. Thanks Madeline!!”


4. Kevin W.

“Kevin was fantastic! He took great care of my dog while sending daily updates. He even provided medication to my dog with ease. I look forward to him sitting my dog in the future! I highly recommend him!”


5. Rhyeshona S.

“Marlowe had a great time with Shona and his new friend Percy! I loved receiving the updates and photos which made me know my pup son was safe and happy, while exploring new territory. In the meet and greet, I had a thorough overview of the itinerary of his stay and an interview on Marlowe and that really helped establish a baseline! I won’t hesitate to book Shona in the future!”


6. Ackeem H.

“Thank you so much Ackeem for taking care of Felipe! Ackeem was great at sending me updates on how Felipe was doing :,) In being my cat’s first cat sitter ever, Ackeem was insanely helpful and accommodating even when Felipe wasn’t on his best behavior. Beyond happy to have seen Felipe progressively get more comfortable with Ackeem as well ❤️”


7. Claudia Z.

“Claudia was incredible with Alfie! She took great care and seemed to really enjoy being with him which I appreciated! She was very responsive and communicative! Would gladly have Alfie stay with Claudia again!”


8. Deena S.

“Not only was Deena able to help us out super last minute but we felt very comfortable with her care ! We boarded our separation anxiety-prone pup for 4 nights and i think she actually had a great time. Deenas own dog -Athena -was a great buddy for our pup, too. Thanks again, Deena!”


9. Sarah W.

“Sarah has been amazing with Gavi for walks and drop in visits. So when I needed someone to watch her while I was out of town AND my puppy was recovering from being spayed I was so grateful to have Sarah to turn to. She helped my wild child maintain her activity restrictions, and kept me updated while I was away. 10/10 would reccomend!”


10. Kavya S.

“Kavya and Adam are THE BEST! They make our nervous little pup feel right and home, keep us updated throughout his stay, and are just the nicest people. Thank you both again for everything!!”


11. Christine M.

“Christine was amazing! She was flexible and understanding when our travel plans changed, was communicative and sent lots of pics throughout Daisy’s time there. Our pup seemed so happy and at home with her and we felt very at ease. Will def be asking Christine to watch our pup for future trips!”


12. Samantha B.

“Samantha took such excellent care of our two Chessies -- couldn't have hoped for more. The regular stream of pics and chat made us feel well informed and involved. She and Roberto will always be our first choice!”


13. Jonathan B.

“We had an awesome first experience with Jonathan! He was extremely easy to work with -- friendly, responsive, and flexible -- and seemed to provide great care for our dog. We would definitely recommend him.”


14. Eric D.

“Eric did a wonderful job watching our senior dog! We received updates on our dog's stay and we look forward to booking with Eric again. Highly recommend!”


15. Virginia "Ginger" H.

“Ginger was an amazing sitter! Extremely helpful with last minute availability and took extra steps to make sure both me and Bleu felt at ease. Bleu came home happy, healthy and very tired (in the best way)! Definitely recommend for an easy care experience!”


16. Dana M.

“Dana is absolutely great! She took great care of our dog, Beau and was very accommodating with any request we made. We even had an opportunity to stay on our vacation an additional night and being very flexible, she helped us out to keep our dog another night. She was very considerate and thoughtful. We will absolutely request her again.”


17. edward a.

“Edward was amazing with our two large dogs! They warmed up right away and were such happy pups when we picked them up. Will definitely be rebooking!”


18. Brigitte & Alicia & Andrew A.


“We boarded our dog for about a week and got twice daily updates and photos, which we really appreciated. He seemed to have a really good time and he's very tired (in a good way) now that we've picked him up.”


19. Roberto E.

“Bobby went above and beyond when my flight was delayed and I had to pick up my dog the next day. He’s a great sitter and obviously loves animals. Very communicative and friendly.”


20. Lyly T.

“Lyly is cooperative and flexible. We were travelling through PA and arrived late to drop off our pet but Lyly was understanding and flexible. She kept us posted with Bello’s pictures. Bello returned a happy cat. Would highly recommend.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Elmwood on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 2,654 sitters provided dog boarding in Elmwood. 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 Elmwood dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Elmwood have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Elmwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Elmwood 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 2,654 dog boarding sitters in Elmwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Elmwood, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
