Pet Boarding in Gainesville
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Top rated Gainesville pet boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Wonderful sitter! Our Shih Tzu was very well taken care of and clearly felt comfortable and happy. Responsible, caring, and great with communication. It was reassuring to leave Coco with someone so kind and dependable. Highly recommend!”
“Barry and Cheryl were absolutely wonderful pet sitters for our French bulldog, Blu! They were incredibly kind, accommodating, and clearly cared for our dog like he was their own. They kept us updated with pictures and videos throughout the stay, which gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was safe, happy, and well loved. They spoiled him with treats, walks, cuddles, and so much attention — he was truly living his best life! It’s obvious they genuinely love animals and go above and beyond to make pets feel comfortable and cared for. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend Barry and Cheryl to anyone looking for trustworthy, loving pet sitters.”
“Beth is one of the best. Been using River for years and always seek Beth for day or overnight stays. She communicates clearly and promptly every time. My pup is always excited to get there and reluctant to leave.”
“Walter is amazing!! He sends tons of videos and pictures of our boys! They always look super happy and made new friends on the visits. We are repeat customers, he makes everything so easy and we are grateful for that!”
“My babies LOVE Hayleigh. I actually think Sandy was a little sad when we first picked her up. Thank you Hayleigh for treating my babies like your own. We will definitely be using your services again.”
“Stephanie was absolutely wonderful with our Luna! From the very first meet-and-greet, she made sure we felt at ease and assured us that Luna would be treated like one of her own. She kept us updated daily with plenty of photos, showing all the fun Luna was having with Kodi—whether playing in the backyard or enjoying their walks together. We’re so grateful for the love and care she gave our girl, and we’ll definitely be reaching out to Stephanie the next time we need to board Luna. Thank you for treating her like family!”
“My pup Nikko stayed with Corey for almost a week and he had a blast there! He came home super exhausted. Corey was great at letting me know how he was doing every day and super responsive. Highly recommend!”
“This was our first visit with Raji, but you would think our pup had known her for her whole life. She loved it and, aside from being sleepy because she had so much fun, Gryff is happy and health. Thank you Raji !”
“Iryna and James took care of our puppy really well! He enjoyed his stay with them. They were actively sharing my puppy’s updates, pictures and videos which were helpful. I would definitely use their services again!”
“Rita was great and our Creasy girl had a fantastic time! Thank you for taking such good care of her, giving her fun companions to play with and sharing such cute pictures. It gave us such great peace of mind while we were away. Thank you!”
“Chae was great, Ginger had a great week with her - she came home happy and well cared for. Chae was also prompt to respond and update me on how ging was doing over the week. Will book her again in the future!”
“Eun and her family took such great care of Mario while we went on a cruise. She sent me pictures and videos daily and updated us on things through out his stay. She was very accommodating when our return flight was canceled. I would definitely recommend Eun, she is wonderful.”
“Yang was amazing with Mochi!! Whenever I was wondering how Mochi was doing, Yang sent me a bunch of pictures of Mochi. I never had doubts to how she was doing and how she was behaving. Mochi is hard to trust new people but she felt instantly at home with Yang. If you are on the fence, go with confidence.”
“Colleen was incredible with our girl! The pictures and videos made us feel sure we made the right choice. Our dog was happy and well cared for and Colleen is a nice a person as I have ever met. Will definitely use her again. Thank you Colleen!”
“We recently left our dog with Sowmiya for 10 days, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From day one, she was warm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. She kept us updated with regular photos and messages, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. What stood out was how much her whole family engaged with our dog. Her husband and child took him on walks around the neighborhood and played with him in a secure, enclosed area—he looked so happy and relaxed in every picture! It was clear that Sowmiya truly cared about his well-being and gave him lots of attention, exercise, and love. We came home to a calm, content pup, and we’re so thankful for the care he received. Highly recommend Sowmiya to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate sitter. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
“Ingrid was very patient, nice and communicative with me throughout Rocco’s stay. She sent photos and messages regarding Rocco’s day very often. It eased my anxiety as this was Rocco’s first time staying with someone else overnight. He is very attached to me so I was a bit concerned, but from the updates I got it looks like he did just fine :). Thank you Ingrid for taking such a good care of my baby and for being patient with him.”
“Lydia was a great Joy and did well with doing an Oreo. I could tell that they were in a good place with her and she was very loving with them will be returning in the near future.”
“Kaia LOVED her stay with Hannah! You can tell she really does care about dogs and provided me with updates and photos throughout! I would highly recommend Hannah and look forward to booking with her again in the future!”
“Joanna and John treat our pup with the greatest attention and highest level of care. When our four legged family member is in their hands, we never have to worry.”
Gainesville pet parents share their Rover experiences
We had such a fantastic experience with Mike and his family! Our dogs were instantly comfortable in their home and got tons of time to play and snuggle, and I got frequent updates with some of the best pictures of our pups I’ve ever seen! We will look to Mike first when our dogs need boarding in the future!
Chaoran has looked after my Goldendoodle twice now and I cannot recommend her enough! The 1st time was when my family was going to be away for a long Christmas vacation, and Chaoran went out of her way to make sure that we were reassured about leaving our furry baby in her care. She gave me clear instructions on what she would need and made sure to send me daily updates with pictures so that we knew how our baby was doing. The second time was recently when I had a sudden trip come up and Chaoran was able to accommodate me at short notice. She makes any stay frictionless, and makes the time away from our furry baby easier to bear!
Working with Danielle was fantastic! We are so grateful that she accepted our request to care for our young kitty while we were out of town. Regarding pet care, Danielle is certainly the perfect blend of experience and kindness, giving us confidence that she knows well both how to care for our pet and how to make his visit terrific. Danielle certainly exceeded our expectations on both fronts, and for that we are appreciative. We look forward to working with her again!
This was our first time using a dogsitter. And I'm so glad we picked Ilsen! We have a rambunctious puppy, that i was worried would be a lot of work. Especially as she is deaf. Ilsen took everything in stride, helped us with our adaptations into her home, and was very communicative through the app. When she had a question she didnt hesitate to ask and implemented our responses. We ended up with a puppy that while super happy to come home, was also comfortable during her stay.
We had a great first experience boarding our dog with Jaime & Mike! We were anxious about leaving her with someone we did not know. However upon meeting them and their family for the first time, I felt instantly at ease. They are a sweet and warm family and were attentive to our dogs needs and my concerns for her care. We appreciated the daily updates and photos they took the time to send. We are so grateful to have found them and would not hesitate to book with them again!
We had a fantastic experience with Martina and her husband! Beau was so well taken care of—we could tell he was completely relaxed and not stressed out at all, which hasn’t always been the case when he’s stayed in places with other dogs. The updates and photos were a great touch and gave us real peace of mind. They both truly love dogs and treated Beau like part of their family and shared pictures that prove it! We’re so grateful and will be booking with them again. Highly recommend!
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Pet Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet 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 Gainesville.
Rover makes it easy to find Gainesville 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
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.
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