Dog Boarding in Empire, MI
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“My pet had the best of care in this home! From the very beginning, I knew that my dog was comfortable He loved the fenced in backyard along with all the special attention! Additionally, I appreciated the communications and feedback that I received in regard to his adaptation. I highly recommend this home for providing top-notch care for your pet!”
“Nicole and her family did a fantastic job taking care of our 10 week old puppy, George! 💙 I was very nervous to leave him but Nicole helped calm my nerves by sending tons of pictures/videos and updates, which we appreciated so much! We will definitely continue to schedule with Nicole for future puppy sitting needs. I would highly recommend Nicole and her family for your doggy sitting needs too!”
“Kathryn and her sweet dog Zoey took such good care of our pup! We received daily updates and photos of all the fun walks and explorations they went on- it was like summer camp for dogs. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Kimberly & Jeremy are a blessing. I have complete trust in them, and I travel without worry when my dog stays at their house. In fact, Comet is elated and runs to the door when we arrive at their house. You couldn't ask for a better family to care for your pup.”
“Angela was wonderful! She sent us pictures of our pups and was quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would definitely have our pups stay with her again!”
“Lisa was so kind to my special-needs pup and really put my mind at ease! It sounds like he enjoyed snuggled in bed, resting on the couch, and taking scenic country walks with Lisa. She was also very flexible with drop-off and pickup times. Would definitely board with her again!”
“Dan was very easy to coordinate given my logistics were a moving target. If you have a senior & friendly dog Dan is a gem! He’s patient and kind and his Senior dogs are lovely and welcoming to both humans and new canines! I highly recommend Dan!”
“Took on my absolute last minute booking with a level head, introduced my kitten to her other cats so that soon they were nice and chummy. I can tell Limbo was well taken care of. Thanks so much!”
“I felt very confident for my first time using Rover and Jared as our first pet sitter. He seemed knowledgeable about what my kids needed and we did a meet and greet beforehand. I picked them up happy and exhausted (which in my opinion is a good thing). I received photos throughout their stay which gave me comfort they were being well taken care of. He welcomed my kids into his home like they were his own. I will definitely be inquiring about Jared’s services in the future. Thank you!!!”
“Janae was perfect. She came to scoop my sweet pup for the day while I had my wedding. She was so kind and caring and I knew I didn't have to worry. Janae communicated very well and sent me photos of Winnie during the time she was with her. Hopefully I'll be able to book with Janae again in the future.”
“Cheryl watched my pup, Isla overnight and it was a wonderful experience for both Isla and me! Cheryl made the stay so welcoming and comfortable for Isla! She was so willing to do whatever she could to make Isla comfortable and happy! We will definitely be using Cheryl again in the future and definitely recommend her! Thank you Cheryl! ❤️”
“Kara was fantastic. She was an excellent communicator, she took fantastic care of my dog, sent me texts/pictures, and he had a great time with her. So happy this worked out. Thank you, Kara! Sandy sends his love!”
“Hannah and Jeff are amazing! They took in our sweet Amelia on short notice and they were so great with her. It was my first time leaving my pup and it was harder on me than her, Jeff was very nice about it and listened while I rambled things off that I already told them. They sent me lots of pictures and updates and never failed to tell me how she was doing first thing in the morning. Bonus: they have a lovely doggo who is also great with other dogs and made fast friends with Amelia. I would use Jeff and Hannah again in a heartbeat (and will give them more notice next time…and not bring literally everything for my pup).”
“Amanda has watched our dog, Daisy, for us two times now. She has gone above and beyond to take such great care of her. Despite Daisy’s wild energy, Amanda exceeded our expectations in the care she gave for her. I feel comfortable leaving Daisy at Amanda’s anytime we need a dog sitter. 10/10, I highly recommend her!”
“Deb was a 10/10 sitter for our pup! She is everything you would want in someone who is caring for your animal. She takes them in as if they are her own. Our minds were at ease for our dog’s entire stay - she was so caring and sent picture updates to let us know how he was doing. We will definitely be using Deb again in the future!”
“Working with Emily was wonderful. She was able to take our pup with just a few day's notice and was very responsive, sent many pictures, and made sure we knew that he was having a great time. We absolutely hope to sign up with Emily again soon!”
About: I worked in a vet clinic during college and I studied animal science for a year and a half. I had cats growing up and hope to get a dog one day soon! We have 2 young kids right now, so we are not ready to own our own pet just yet. I am great with training and have trained my friends’ dogs and my cats. Both cats that I most recently lived with knew “up” and know how to sit on command. I am a teacher during the school year and home during the summer. I am free all summer except a trip here and there. I try to keep my calendar as updated as possible, but you can always reach out and ask! I have a big yard, but it is not fenced in so your dog would have to be on a leash. I do not have any pets, but we do have 2 kids.
“Jill and her family were so loving with our dog! She was very responsive with pics & updates. We felt so comforted while we were away, knowing how well he was taken care of. Thank you Jill!!”
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Rachel & Ivan L.Star Sitter
“My pet had the best of care in this home! From the very beginning, I knew that my dog was comfortable He loved the fenced in backyard along with all the special attention! Additionally, I appreciated the communications and feedback that I received in regard to his adaptation. I highly recommend this home for providing top-notch care for your pet!”
Nicole M.
“Nicole and her family did a fantastic job taking care of our 10 week old puppy, George! 💙 I was very nervous to leave him but Nicole helped calm my nerves by sending tons of pictures/videos and updates, which we appreciated so much! We will definitely continue to schedule with Nicole for future puppy sitting needs. I would highly recommend Nicole and her family for your doggy sitting needs too!”
Kathryn B.Star Sitter
“Kathryn and her sweet dog Zoey took such good care of our pup! We received daily updates and photos of all the fun walks and explorations they went on- it was like summer camp for dogs. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Kimberly & Jeremy S.Star Sitter
“Kimberly & Jeremy are a blessing. I have complete trust in them, and I travel without worry when my dog stays at their house. In fact, Comet is elated and runs to the door when we arrive at their house. You couldn't ask for a better family to care for your pup.”
Angela D.
Star Sitter
“Angela was wonderful! She sent us pictures of our pups and was quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would definitely have our pups stay with her again!”
Lisa M.Star Sitter
“Lisa was so kind to my special-needs pup and really put my mind at ease! It sounds like he enjoyed snuggled in bed, resting on the couch, and taking scenic country walks with Lisa. She was also very flexible with drop-off and pickup times. Would definitely board with her again!”
Kendra L.
“Kendra was amazing! Very responsive and sent lots of photos. My pup seemed to have a great time with her and her family!”
Daniel B.
“Dan was very easy to coordinate given my logistics were a moving target. If you have a senior & friendly dog Dan is a gem! He’s patient and kind and his Senior dogs are lovely and welcoming to both humans and new canines! I highly recommend Dan!”
Andrea M.
“Took on my absolute last minute booking with a level head, introduced my kitten to her other cats so that soon they were nice and chummy. I can tell Limbo was well taken care of. Thanks so much!”
Jared W.Star Sitter
“I felt very confident for my first time using Rover and Jared as our first pet sitter. He seemed knowledgeable about what my kids needed and we did a meet and greet beforehand. I picked them up happy and exhausted (which in my opinion is a good thing). I received photos throughout their stay which gave me comfort they were being well taken care of. He welcomed my kids into his home like they were his own. I will definitely be inquiring about Jared’s services in the future. Thank you!!!”
Janae F.
“Janae was perfect. She came to scoop my sweet pup for the day while I had my wedding. She was so kind and caring and I knew I didn't have to worry. Janae communicated very well and sent me photos of Winnie during the time she was with her. Hopefully I'll be able to book with Janae again in the future.”
Cheryl & Sean C.
“Cheryl watched my pup, Isla overnight and it was a wonderful experience for both Isla and me! Cheryl made the stay so welcoming and comfortable for Isla! She was so willing to do whatever she could to make Isla comfortable and happy! We will definitely be using Cheryl again in the future and definitely recommend her! Thank you Cheryl! ❤️”
Kara C.Star Sitter
“Kara was fantastic. She was an excellent communicator, she took fantastic care of my dog, sent me texts/pictures, and he had a great time with her. So happy this worked out. Thank you, Kara! Sandy sends his love!”
Hannah B.
“Hannah and Jeff are amazing! They took in our sweet Amelia on short notice and they were so great with her. It was my first time leaving my pup and it was harder on me than her, Jeff was very nice about it and listened while I rambled things off that I already told them. They sent me lots of pictures and updates and never failed to tell me how she was doing first thing in the morning. Bonus: they have a lovely doggo who is also great with other dogs and made fast friends with Amelia. I would use Jeff and Hannah again in a heartbeat (and will give them more notice next time…and not bring literally everything for my pup).”
Amanda Y.
“Amanda has watched our dog, Daisy, for us two times now. She has gone above and beyond to take such great care of her. Despite Daisy’s wild energy, Amanda exceeded our expectations in the care she gave for her. I feel comfortable leaving Daisy at Amanda’s anytime we need a dog sitter. 10/10, I highly recommend her!”
Deb F.
“Deb was a 10/10 sitter for our pup! She is everything you would want in someone who is caring for your animal. She takes them in as if they are her own. Our minds were at ease for our dog’s entire stay - she was so caring and sent picture updates to let us know how he was doing. We will definitely be using Deb again in the future!”
Megan S.
“We had a great experience with Meagan! She was flexible very good at communicating. Tito was happy. We will definitely use her again.”
Emily S.
“Working with Emily was wonderful. She was able to take our pup with just a few day's notice and was very responsive, sent many pictures, and made sure we knew that he was having a great time. We absolutely hope to sign up with Emily again soon!”
Amanda F.
About: I worked in a vet clinic during college and I studied animal science for a year and a half. I had cats growing up and hope to get a dog one day soon! We have 2 young kids right now, so we are not ready to own our own pet just yet. I am great with training and have trained my friends’ dogs and my cats. Both cats that I most recently lived with knew “up” and know how to sit on command. I am a teacher during the school year and home during the summer. I am free all summer except a trip here and there. I try to keep my calendar as updated as possible, but you can always reach out and ask! I have a big yard, but it is not fenced in so your dog would have to be on a leash. I do not have any pets, but we do have 2 kids.
Jill N.
“Jill and her family were so loving with our dog! She was very responsive with pics & updates. We felt so comforted while we were away, knowing how well he was taken care of. Thank you Jill!!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Empire is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Empire dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $48 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 31 sitters provided dog boarding in Empire. 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, 88% of Empire dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Empire.
Rover makes it easy to find Empire 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 31 dog boarding sitters in Empire on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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