Dog Boarding in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
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1. Lisa W.

“Lisa and her daughter took wonderful care of my anxious chihuahua! During Fin’s stay, they took her to the park and gave her so many snuggles! We will be booking with her again! 🩷🐾”


2. Susan H.

“My puppy had a great time with Susan! He came home happy after an overnight. Susan was easy to communicate with, responded quickly and sent updates. Very nice experience.”


3. Michelle M.

“Michelle was overly flexible and provided an amazing overnight for my pup. Provided lots of updates so i could see how my anxious dog would handle the new environment. Provides lots of active time and made a trip to the lake that was very much welcome. Would recommend Michelle again in a heartbeat!”


4. Allyson H.

“Allyson took wonderful care of our husky girl Sierra while our family took a mini vacation. It was a huge relief knowing she was in good hands!”


5. Lenore K.

“Lenore and Rook hosted Roscoe while I was away for new years. She provided lots of photos and updates to let me know that he was doing well and he seemed to be very happy when I picked him up. I would have Lenore watch Roscoe again in a heartbeat!”


6. Carol S.

“We are so happy to have found you Carol to take care of our baby. Roger had a great time with you and Keanu. Thank you for taking great care of Roger. And loved the pictures you sent out daily. Truly appreciated it. Will call on you soon to watch Roger again. Thank you so much.”


7. Laurel J.

“Laurel was great! Passing through and had to do a last minute overnight stay for my Aussie. Laurel was responsive, sent pics, and had a lovely dog to keep my pupper entertained. Was very happy to know my boy was in a safe and friendly environment.”


8. Melissa A.

“Melissa and her family are absolutely wonderful! We really appreciated the daily updates and photos. Easy to communicate with and quick responses. Our high energy dog was well played with, given lots of treats we sent along, and obviously loved like a part of their family during a 10 day stay. Will have Melissa watch our dog again and would recommend her care.”


9. Brooklyn A.

“Brooklyn went above and beyond to accommodate Waffles and his car anxiety. He had a wonderful time with her and her pups (especially Tuna). I would not hesitate to leave Waffles with her again, or to recommend her to other pet parents.”


10. Melissa & Ryan W.

“Melissa and Ryan are very attentive and caring. Daisy enjoyed lots of fun play time and cuddles there! I would definitely use them again! They also dropped Daisy off at home. I so appreciated their care for her and all the pictures!”


11. Lauren C.

“Lauren was a phenomenal sitter, I could not recommend her enough! She was very proactive in sending me photos and videos while I was away. Took her on lots of walks and played with her a great deal”


12. Jocelynn A.
“Jocelynn is the most devoted animal lover I've ever met, and she's hands down the best person in Bellingham to trust your pet with. With a lifetime of rescue experience, she can handle any pet, regardless of temperament or health needs. Here's an example: I had to kennel my semi-feral cat to take her to the vet. The process was traumatic. It took 30 minutes of actual blood, sweat, and tears (because of how much I scared my girl in the process) to get her in the kennel. The next time we had to go to the vet, I called Jocelynn for help. She came right over and had Ava kenneled within 30 seconds with minimal stress. She did it with such confidence and skill that I was literally speechless, and I'm so grateful to her. Her boarding setup is equally impressive. She has separate spaces for dogs and cats that have everything they could possibly need, from cozy beds and tons of toys to a beautiful, spacious yard to explore. She dotes on every animal she meets, and your pet will leave her house with a new best friend for life.”


13. Kelsey W.

“She was absolutely amazing! I always get nervous leaving my dog anywhere, but I could tell my dog was loved and cared for! Will def be using for all future sittings”


14. Jordan R.

“I had a fantastic experience using Jordan as a Rover! She is extremely friendly, trustworthy, and communicative. I never had to worry about my dog as I received regular updates throughout his stay. She went above and beyond to make sure that he was getting lots of exercise and play time. I would recommend Jordan to anyone!”




15. Trevor & Karen H.

“Trevor and Karen came through for us when our dog sitter fell through close to our trip date. They provided our Cavalier a sweet space to stay with plenty of attention and kept us in the loop with photos and updates. We really appreciated all of the effort and communication!”


16. Ashley K.


“Colin enjoyed another week with Ashley. It was an easy decision given our past experience of having Ashley look after him - a senior dog - multiple times. We once again got nightly check-in updates, lots of pictures, and Colin even came home with a special toy for his birthday! He is clearly well cared for and gets lots of attention when he stays with Ashley. We highly recommend her!”


17. Dolly L.

“My honey and I have been using Ms. Dollys services to watch our two naughty 75 pound plus babies for a few months now. I think we have boarded our dogs a total 4 times with her. She’s always super accommodating and willing for emergency stay overs if your 4 hour drive from Oregon turns into 8 hours (life saver). Ms. Dolly handles my helicopter dog mom ways and assures me “ I got this” ( she really does) Our babies LOVE Ms. Dolly and even know her by name. They get some serious zooms when we leash up by the door and mention dolly town. Upon first arriving a few months ago I was so happy to see she has a full on kennel set up, rubber washable mats, large and heated areas to run and play on icky days. Toys, leashes you name it. We even forgot our food one time, no worries dolly had a back up that matched the very specific sweet potato and salmon diet we had going. It’s like having a family member watch your dogs but the family member is also super professional and also operates a full puppy bizniz. Upon arrival you will be asked to fill out a secondary form, shots, vet, food routine, emergency contact ect. Ms. dolly is seriously a pro. Drop off is always super emotional for us but Ms. Dolly always sends pics and videos. It seems like she hangs out with our dogs all day by how much play time they actually get. They even did a bonfire and hung out with our pups the way we would do in our backyard. Your dogs are family and it shows. Ms. Dolly has a full backyard where your dogs can run and play and party all night if they wanted. This is a serious plus for our very energetic pitbull and spaz German Sheppard. I would never choose another boarder. Thank you Ms. Dolly, we love you! - Brandon, Katy, Ghost and Ranger.”


18. Leslie F.

“Nikki stayed 2 days with Leslie and was doing great, since she never been borded. It looked like she did not want to go home with me. Leslie was taking such great care of Nikki and I can highly recommend her.”


19. Michela S.

“Super helpful and appreciate her working with my stinker of a dog :)”


20. Erin W.

“Erin is incredible! Oliver always returns home so happy and exhausted. I love the cute video and photo updates she sends. She even takes the pups down to the dog beach and it’s so fun to see them run around.”
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As of Jul 2024, 335 sitters provided dog boarding in Fairhaven. 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, 95% of Fairhaven dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Fairhaven have an average of 20 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Fairhaven.
Rover makes it easy to find Fairhaven 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 335 dog boarding sitters in Fairhaven on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Fairhaven, 98% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 98% 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.
