Dog Boarding in First Ward, Charlotte, NC
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“I’m so glad I found Sheryl and her family here in the Charlotte area! They took amazing care of my dog Marley while I was away. He had a great time, and I really appreciated the sweet note and toy he came home with. It’s such a relief to know he was in such loving hands. Thank you, Sheryl!”
“I can't recommend Jeanette enough! She watched my dog twice now, and each time she provided exceptional care. Fendi was happy and well taken care of, and I loved receiving regular updates and photos. It's clear Jeanette genuinely cares about animals. I'll definitely be booking with her again! I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and caring dog sitter!”
“Samantha was amazing. Mikko had a great time. She gave me daily updates and pictures. I knew my fur baby was safe. Thank you so much. We were able to take our trip and not worry”
“Alyssa and Spencer took great care of Sadie!! They were able to take her on short notice which was a huge help and gave her lots of love. Thank you Alyssa and Spencer!!”
“She was wonderful informed us of everything that was going on with me and my mom’s dogs. She was very sweet and so were her kids. I will definitely be using her again.”
“Tawni was great with our girls! She sent lots of photos which I loved to receive, and our girls seemed very happy staying with her. We will definitely ask her to keep them again!”
“Mya came back from her stay with Azia in such a happy mood! She was great at sending photos and videos while I was away and even accommodated a last minute request of mine. Definitely recommend her for watching your doggie!”
“Oreo had a great time with Allison and her fur babies! He also smelled so fresh and clean when he came home. No matter where I go, I always feel that my fur baby is in great hands when he is with Allison. Thanks!”
“Nancy and her pups were amazing. I could not have been happier or felt more comfortable leaving my pet with anyone else. We will definitely be back!”
“Natalie always does such a phenomenal job with my pup! She gets lots of walks and attention! Natalie is very communicative and flexible, which has been so helpful with my chaotic job.”
“Alexandra and her girls were wonderful with my dog, Lexi. She sent me regular pictures and videos and it looked like Lexi felt loved and secure with them. I will definitely use them again.”
“Torrey was a dream & I can’t recommended her enough! I was nervous leaving my dog for the first time with someone other than family and Torrey really helped me feel at ease. She took a bunch of pictures of him and made sure to communicate about how he was doing. She took him running and treated him like her own. I’ll definitely be booking with her in the future!”
“I been using Rover a few times and i always feel anxious about leaving my 2 girls behind but this time Stephanie change my whole experience with the app, she was great with them, very responsive and helpful! finally I found someone that I genuinely felt that she cared about my babies, definitely will rebook with her!”
“Marcella is the best dog sitter you will ever meet! She is very knowledgeable, flexible, trustworthy, and offers one of the best rates near uptown Charlotte. And her 2 pups are adorable too! She is definitely my go-to dog sitter from now on. I am so glad my dog and I found her on Rover!”
“Erica really cared for our small dog like he was part of her family. We really got the feeling that she enjoyed his company. She certainly embraced his lifestyle. He came back to us happy and content. Her own large dog is very mellow and got along well with us and our dog immediately. We enjoyed the frequent posts with photos during our trip.”
“Domonique was the absolute definition of home away from home for our pup!! She sent many pictures and videos, provided ample updates, and frankly made us all jealous that we didn’t get to stay with her! I would not hesitate a moment to book again.”
“Christine was absolutely wonderful with Rio! She was very caring, responsible, and kept us updated with photos and messages while we were away. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pup was in such loving hands. We’ll definitely reach out again next time we need a sitter! 🐾”
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Sheryl S.Star Sitter
“I’m so glad I found Sheryl and her family here in the Charlotte area! They took amazing care of my dog Marley while I was away. He had a great time, and I really appreciated the sweet note and toy he came home with. It’s such a relief to know he was in such loving hands. Thank you, Sheryl!”
Jeanette L.
Star Sitter
“I can't recommend Jeanette enough! She watched my dog twice now, and each time she provided exceptional care. Fendi was happy and well taken care of, and I loved receiving regular updates and photos. It's clear Jeanette genuinely cares about animals. I'll definitely be booking with her again! I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and caring dog sitter!”
Samantha l.
“Samantha was amazing. Mikko had a great time. She gave me daily updates and pictures. I knew my fur baby was safe. Thank you so much. We were able to take our trip and not worry”
Alyssa & Spencer D.Star Sitter
“Alyssa and Spencer took great care of Sadie!! They were able to take her on short notice which was a huge help and gave her lots of love. Thank you Alyssa and Spencer!!”
Shneila L.
“She was wonderful informed us of everything that was going on with me and my mom’s dogs. She was very sweet and so were her kids. I will definitely be using her again.”
Tawni R.Star Sitter
“Tawni was great with our girls! She sent lots of photos which I loved to receive, and our girls seemed very happy staying with her. We will definitely ask her to keep them again!”
Azia W.
“Mya came back from her stay with Azia in such a happy mood! She was great at sending photos and videos while I was away and even accommodated a last minute request of mine. Definitely recommend her for watching your doggie!”
Allison L.Star Sitter
“Oreo had a great time with Allison and her fur babies! He also smelled so fresh and clean when he came home. No matter where I go, I always feel that my fur baby is in great hands when he is with Allison. Thanks!”
gregory m.
“Greg was a great host! Super responsive and communicative. Ghost had a blast and was safe and made two new friends! Will def rebook with Greg again!”
Rae W.Star Sitter
“Another great stay with Rae! Great communication, incredibly accommodating, and Ollie got tons of attention AND got to hang out with his dog bud Leila!”
Nancy P.Star Sitter
“Nancy and her pups were amazing. I could not have been happier or felt more comfortable leaving my pet with anyone else. We will definitely be back!”
Natalie P.
“Natalie always does such a phenomenal job with my pup! She gets lots of walks and attention! Natalie is very communicative and flexible, which has been so helpful with my chaotic job.”
Alexandra R.
“Alexandra and her girls were wonderful with my dog, Lexi. She sent me regular pictures and videos and it looked like Lexi felt loved and secure with them. I will definitely use them again.”
Torrey D.
“Torrey was a dream & I can’t recommended her enough! I was nervous leaving my dog for the first time with someone other than family and Torrey really helped me feel at ease. She took a bunch of pictures of him and made sure to communicate about how he was doing. She took him running and treated him like her own. I’ll definitely be booking with her in the future!”
Stephanie F.
“I been using Rover a few times and i always feel anxious about leaving my 2 girls behind but this time Stephanie change my whole experience with the app, she was great with them, very responsive and helpful! finally I found someone that I genuinely felt that she cared about my babies, definitely will rebook with her!”
Allison H.
“Our dog loved Allison and her dog Mylo. She kept us well informed throughout the stay, will definitely be repeat clients!”
Marcella P.Star Sitter
“Marcella is the best dog sitter you will ever meet! She is very knowledgeable, flexible, trustworthy, and offers one of the best rates near uptown Charlotte. And her 2 pups are adorable too! She is definitely my go-to dog sitter from now on. I am so glad my dog and I found her on Rover!”
Erica P.Star Sitter
“Erica really cared for our small dog like he was part of her family. We really got the feeling that she enjoyed his company. She certainly embraced his lifestyle. He came back to us happy and content. Her own large dog is very mellow and got along well with us and our dog immediately. We enjoyed the frequent posts with photos during our trip.”
Domonique D.
“Domonique was the absolute definition of home away from home for our pup!! She sent many pictures and videos, provided ample updates, and frankly made us all jealous that we didn’t get to stay with her! I would not hesitate a moment to book again.”
Christine F.
“Christine was absolutely wonderful with Rio! She was very caring, responsible, and kept us updated with photos and messages while we were away. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pup was in such loving hands. We’ll definitely reach out again next time we need a sitter! 🐾”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in First Ward.
Rover makes it easy to find First Ward 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
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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