Dog Boarding in First Ward, Charlotte, NC
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“Our dogs stayed with Rachel for the second time even on a short notice. As usual she took care of ours dogs just like her own. She sent us frequent updates (photos and videos). She's gonna be our permanent dog sitter as long as she's with Rover. Great job Rachel!!!”

“5 Stars – Amazing Care for Courtney! Shneila was absolutely wonderful with my dog Courtney. From start to finish, she was communicative, professional, and kind. She made the drop-off and pick-up process smooth, and I could tell Courtney was comfortable and well cared for. I appreciate the peace of mind she gave me while I was away. I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving and reliable sitter!”

“Phil so was caring and attentive to our dog! We felt very comfortable and safe leaving our dog with him. He gave frequent updates, will definitely use him again!”

“Hannah was quick to communicate and a great fit for our pup! I appreciated the convenience and the update pics. Hannah did a great job and I would not hesitate to contact her again.”

“My husband and I really felt great about how Dana took care of our dog Maybelline. She sent us plenty of pictures with Maybelline having fun and sleeping. Maybelline also formed good friendships with Dana’s pets as well. I could see that Maybelline had a great time. I absolutely feel Dana loves animals and gives them the best care available. We plan to request Dana in the future.”

“Jeanette was amazing. She has a great setup for my girls. They get plenty of playtime and a cozy crate to sleep in. I’ve already rebooked for our next two trips.”

“Megan is nothing short of fantastic! Nova adored her and Megan clearly enjoyed Nova. She sent plenty of updates, gave Nova plenty of attention, and is overall a very nice person! 10/10 would refer her to other dog owners and friends.”

“Jordan was amazing! She was such a great communicator and gave my dog so much love and care while I was gone. It was my first time leaving him and he came back so happy. I will definitely be using her again in the future!”

“Tawni is an amazing pet sitter. Iggy, my pet dog apparently had a great time, evident from the numerous pictures that Tawni shared pro-actively and also she was pretty energized on her return :-) I am sure Iggy did not miss us a bit :-) Thanks Tawni for all your help and support. We sure have found a second home for Iggy in our absence.”

“There are not enough stars! Domonique was an AMAZING SITTER for my doggy Ziggy. She was very communicative and intentional with her approach on what needed to be done to make his stay at her home comfortable for Ziggy. She updated me with awesome pictures and video and we talked everyday. She didn’t wait for me to reach out she keep the line of communication open and even asked me how my time away was. Ziggy has a new dog auntie that he loves and I will keep her on speed dial. He missed his buddies King and Archie (two other dogs that were there). Thank you so much Domonique for showing my doggie love, care and respect.”

“Janell and family were amazing with my pup! Very accommodating and quick to reply. She always kept us up to date with how she was doing and included cute pictures. Her house has a nice fenced backyard which is great for dogs. My pup is 10 years old with medication and Janell was able to give with treats and no issues. I highly recommend Janell for all your dog care needs.”

“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!”

“Great new friends for Zulu to hang with!!! Their cool demeanor and willingness to take on an older puppers with seizure disorder left me knowing my best good buddy would be taken care of while we need to travel out of the country for work. I loved getting photos and videos while away. Will be back for more fun!!”
“Shalee is amazing. My dog gets so happy when we are approaching Shalee’s house. She is super friendly, good communication throughout the stay. Location is perfect. You can tell she loves dogs. I recommend 100% her services”

“Erika was amazing! She did a great job sending updates and pictures. I felt so calm knowing that Ollie was being looked after with the utmost care. She went above and beyond by taking Ollie on hikes, long walks, and abiding by all his little quirks. I could tell Ollie had a blast and loved playing with her sweet dog, Kru. The day I was supposed to pick Ollie up, my flight was delayed til super late, and Erika was extremely responsive and cooperative working with me to find the best way to handle the pickup. She truly knows what a dog parent wants when letting someone watch their pup, and she’ll treat them like on of her own!”

“Hunter took wonderful care of Margo. As I am new to Rover, she was very organized and responsive which helped tremendously. It is easy to see how much Hunter loves dogs.”

“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.”

First Ward dog parents share their Rover experiences
Alissa did an excellent job taking care of our dog, Addie this past week! We felt at ease knowing she was safe and secure in her care. She met all of our expectations, and was able to administer the medications that Addie needed on a daily basis. We loved the daily updates with lots of pictures! We will definitely be using her again!

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Tiffany for taking such wonderful care of our dog! He stayed with her for six days, and from the very beginning it was clear that he was in kind, loving, and reliable hands. Tiffany is incredibly sweet, attentive, and responsible, and she immediately built a great connection with our dog. She followed all of our instructions perfectly — feeding, walks, and daily routine were all handled with great care. Tiffany also provided regular updates, photos, and messages, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. It was obvious that our dog wasn’t just being “watched,” but truly cared for and treated like part of the family. We picked up a happy, calm, and well-cared-for dog. We would absolutely book with Tiffany again without any hesitation and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, trustworthy, and dedicated pet sitter.

Adriana was such a pleasure! Her updates and check ins were just the right amount to keep me in the loop and satisfied on the wellbeing of my fur baby. She took extra special care to keep him feeling like he was home. Her home is cozy, clean, and safe. Recommend her for services 10/10, you wont be disappointed.

My golden retriever stayed with Drew while we were traveling through Charlotte and he was so wonderful to coordinate pick up and drop off with, has a big backyard and lots of room for the pups to run around. His dog was so friendly too. Will definitely be using Drew in the future!

Ana did such a wonderful job watching our senior dog, George, and our kitty, Indy while we were out of town for almost two weeks! It was for such a long period of time so finding the right person to watch our two babies was hard but Ana was the perfect choice! Indy was well loved and Ana’s cats loved playing with her. George got daily walks and seemed to fit right in with Ana and her family. Thank you so much Ana for taking care of them and the strong communication!

Absolutely top notch experience, I can't find one negative thing to say about Hannah. She was reliable, super flexible when my plans kept changing, genuinely lovely and positive. And she kept sending me updates with photos which was super appreciated, I felt so reassured that my dog was in great hands. 10/10, will recommend to my friends and will definitely ask Hannah to sit for us again if she'd like to! Big hugs!

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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.

















