Pet Boarding in Fairfax

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Sitter Profile Image: Aryal C.
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Aryal C.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

Aryal is very knowledgeable and has a great setup for hosting kitties! She took excellent care of both cats and helped one get recover from an eye infection. I also appreciate the detailed updates and photos! Thank you so much for your help!

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Vivian L.
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Kat B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
27 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Kat was amazing with my two pups. Regular walks, regular pictures, updates, all the lovings to the fur babies.. you name it. I’m sure my pups will miss Kat and her mom. I’d highly recommend Kat to other dog parents and wish Kat and her mom good luck and good health. Thanks once again, Kat🙂

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole N.
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Nicole N.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
25 years of experience
Palo, IA, 52324

Excellent care and attentive! Nicole very much loves pets and provided such good care for our cat in her lovely home while we were gone all week. We loved getting updates and photos! Stinger felt right at home there!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sana R.
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Sana R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

Sana has been a great hostess/sitter for Lucy. She sends frequent updates and pictures. Also asked great questions to get to know Lucy better. Lucy is an aloof cat who is slow to warm up to people, however she allowed Sana to an approach and pet her almost immediately. She has gone the extra mile to make sure Lucy recieved her medication

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily A.
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Emily A.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

Emily and Diamond were wonderful sitters. They were communicative, flexible, and took very good, loving care of our dog! Would book them again in the future!

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Kate A.
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DL & Libby R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

This was our first time “boarding” our dogs, and though we don’t have much to compare to, we are very pleased with and appreciative of the care provided. From the moment we met them I knew we could trust them to give our pups the care we hoped for while we were on vacation. Our dogs are so lucky! Jasper and Copper had as good a vacation as we did! They seemed happy and we loved getting updates on how things were going. Thank you for such genuine top notch care.

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Nicole R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ty W.
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Ty W.
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$33
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4.9 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

My dog Chloe immediately took to Ty's calm good nature. Ty has great communication and proved to be an excellent dog-sitter! He went above and beyond when he watched her an extra night and day while we were stranded from a snow storm. Would highly recommend him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole B.
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Nicole B.
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$29
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
16 years of experience
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52403

Nicole was awesome! Loved all the updates and pictures during the stay. Great communication. I could tell my dogs were relaxed and happy at Nicole’s. Thank you!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily E.
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Emily E.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

Emily did an excellent job watching our two dogs! We needed someone last minute and she certainly delivered. We will definitely use her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon O.
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Shannon O.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Shannon and her family were so amazing with our pups! We got daily updates with pictures of them enjoying their time away from home. Definitely would recommend for anyone and will return the next time we someone to watch our pups!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara B.
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Sara B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

Sara and her family took great care of our two dogs! Communication was great and she was very accommodating. We will definitely hire her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Robert S.
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Robert S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
7 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Tiffin, IA, 52340

Thank you for the great communication and photos of his stay!

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Melissa M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jamie S.
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Jamie S.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

Our experience with Jamie was fantastic. This was our first time utilizing Rover services for our dog Ruby. Jamie sent pictures and updates each day. It was such a reassurance knowing Ruby was so well cared for and loved. I highly recommend Jamie!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda J.
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Amanda J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
313 reviews
102 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

We are beyond grateful for Amanda’s care with Kenny. She treated him as if he was her own and you could see from the video and picture sent, he felt at home. This was our first time using Rover and we couldn’t have asked for more.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel M.
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Rachel M.
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$50
per night
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

About: I’ve taken care of all ages of dogs. I have been around dogs my entire life from raising puppies to taking care of elderly dogs. I have given medication to dogs as well as help train them. I pride myself in my patience with animals as well as my love for them! I currently work from home so I am always available for your dog as well as my dog too! There will be little to no time that I will be away from the house while pet sitting for you! Your dog will be treated just like my own! I have a one year old golden retriever that is my world and that is how I treat my clients!

Sitter Profile Image: Anastasiia V.
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Anastasiia V.
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$38
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Coralville, IA, 52241

Anastasiia was EXCELLENT!! Communication was great and she included daily pictures and videos. My dog has anxiety during storms and she was very compassionate with him. I couldn’t be happier with the way she treated Chipper!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abbey A.
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Abbey A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
22 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Coralville, IA, 52241

I recently used Rover for the first time for a 7 night trip and found Abbey as she was highly rated and nearby. I can tell my dog Percy loved his stay and will definitely be using Abbey again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Pamela R.
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Pamela R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
50 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

Pam watched our Standard Poodle for 8 nights. We had an absolutely amazing experience! She was outstanding from start to finish, her communication was consistent and thoughtful, with daily updates and photos that gave us so much peace of mind. Sansa was clearly so well cared for, she got daily walks, tons of attention, and was honestly spoiled in the best way. It was obvious she was treated like part of the family. Her home is beautiful and very well maintained, and you can truly tell she loves what she does. That kind of genuine care is hard to find. We will 100% book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can fully trust with their pet.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul A.
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Paul A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Paul was awesome! My doggies had a great time and I know they were well cared for. Winnie was so tired at pick up, so I know she played a lot with his little dog which gave Ellie some time to relax. Appreciated the update during the stay to make sure all was well! Thank you Paul! Especially with a short notice weekend stay for two doggies. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aurora S.
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Aurora S.
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$25
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4.5 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

Top shelf dog sitter. Shows care and attention and treated my dog like her own. Nice to find a gem!

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Steve C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nadine was so amazing with my Stella. Stella is a timid and scared Chihuahua until she warms up and Nadine worked at her pace, making sure she was comfortable until she came out of her shell. She sent me daily updates and progress reports. I will definitely be using Nadine for future sits.

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Fairfax is $38

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Sitters in Fairfax average 11
repeat pet boarding clients

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Fairfax on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $38 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 pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Fairfax pet boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 204 sitters provided pet boarding in Fairfax. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Fairfax pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Fairfax have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Fairfax.

Rover makes it easy to find Fairfax pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 204 pet boarding sitters in Fairfax on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Fairfax, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 88% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet 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 pet 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.