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Sitter Profile Image: Ekaterina N.
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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
194 reviews
60 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

This is my 4th time using Ekaterina and her family and they are all so wonderful! They are the only people I trust to leave my Loretta with. She constantly sends pictures and updates. My Loretta gets endless love, kisses, and snuggles with her children! If you want the best possible care and love for your pet, please go with Ekaterina!

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Ashley S.
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Lisa & Albert K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
166 reviews
63 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Riley’s week long stay at Lisa’s went well. He was happy and relaxed when I picked him up.Lisa sent me little updates during the week so I wouldn’t worry! (I really appreciate that she made accommodations to take him at the last minute.) great experience for us both, being the first time I had to leave him😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucas & Katherine H.
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Lucas & Katherine H.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

We are so grateful to have found these sitters, especially last minute when our pup wasn’t feeling well. This was our first time using Rover, so we were a little nervous. Lucas and Katherine couldn’t have been kinder or more attentive. They were amazing with giving her medicine, checked in daily with updates on how she was eating, and taking the medicine and always sent the sweetest pictures. They even went out of their way to make sure she ate by picking up yogurt, which she loved! Our dog looked right at home and so happy the whole time, which gave us such peace of mind. Truly wonderful sitters who went above and beyond…highly recommend!

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Jessica F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
250 reviews
67 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Jessica is Fabulous!! She takes the best care of our dog. She gives her so much love and attention, and sends the best pic updates very regularly. Very attentive and caring. I feel so comfortable leaving my dog with her, knowing she is in such good hands!!

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Stacia J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
282 reviews
86 repeat clients
12 years of experience
LINDEN, NJ, 07036

First time using rover or ever leaving Cue with anyone for any amount of time. I reached out to Stacia before even making a full profile. She responded right away and scheduled a meet and greet. As soon as we walked in She was welcoming. Cue was a little overwhelmed at first because it was his first time but he warmed up within 10 mins and seemed happy. The house is super clean and smells good so we were sold right away. We left cue for 4 days with Stacia. She updated us about how he was doing and sent pics ?. I was very nervous about leaving him because he has an extremly sensitive stomach and loves to put stuff in his mouth he shouldn't so he has to be watched carefully. Stacia did a wonderful job making sure he was safe. She responds to texts extremely fast which gave me reassurance while away that he was ok. When we came to pick him up he was sitting with Stacia and didn't even get up to greet us lol we are confident he had a great time and was well taken care of. We will be leaving him a few times in daycare and when we travel. I am so happy we found Stacia ❤️ she is wonderful.

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Yanina Eric C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

I was so happy to find Yanina. I have two older dogs (an 11 year old ~50 lb retriever mix and a 12 year old ~80 lb bully mix). Normally folks are intimidated by the size with no inclination to get to know my dogs. Yanina and her hubby were so kind to my babies and treated them so well. I got some fantastic photos and videos and my dogs were smiling and so happy!

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Rosary S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Rose took care of our Ozzy for few days, couldn’t imagine better care! She provided us with lots of updates (videos, photos) and we were able to enjoy our little vacation! Will definitely book with Rose again ! ☺️

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Sitter Profile Image: Seureon & Dongkwan S.
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Seureon & Dongkwan S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
10 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Hollie and her husband cared for Rainey like their own. They kept to her routine, gave her medicines when needed, and made sure Rainey got plenty of exercise and playtime. They sent many updates every day. I was very comfortable leaving Rainey with them for the first time (for two weeks), she warmed up to them very quickly. Thank you both!

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Sitter Profile Image: Javier O.
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Javier O.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
25 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Roselle, NJ, 07203

Javier took great care of my dog. We met ahead of time so that he gets to know my dog. During the stay, he communicated with me on a daily basis. Getting updates from him really made me feel at ease for leaving my dog behind. I would recommend him to all my friends who needs a responsible dog sitter.

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Marlene S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Our Winston had a great day with Marlene! She was very attentive to him and had excellent communication before and during his stay. We are looking forward to having Winston stay with her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tynesha W.
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Tynesha W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roselle Park, NJ, 07204

This is the second time our dog Charlie has stayed with Tynesha and her family. They take great care of him, give him lots of love, share photos throughout the time we are away. In addition to walks, there is a nice big fenced back yard where he can run. If you have to be away, you really could not ask for more.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lakshmi J.
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Lakshmi J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

We had left our 5 year old fur baby under Lakshmi’s care for the weekend , he was very well take care of , Lakshmi took all the required information , she was very meticulous in providing updates during Bentleys stay and took great care of him. Would highly recommend Lakshmi for anyone looking for a great home away from Home for their fur baby while you are out , know that your baby wil be well taken care of.

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Bhavani V.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
EDISON, NJ, 08820

First time leaving my 1 year old maltipoo at a sitter and Bhavani proved to be an excellent host. She was very responsive and accommodating with my boarding request as I had to travel out of town. She sent frequent updates with videos about Flynn which was very assuring. Highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivanna C.
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Ivanna C.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Elizabeth, NJ, 07208

Ivanna was amazing with my baby and provided reliable and professional dog boarding in the Union NJ area. She created a safe and caring environment and followed all of her care instructions perfectly. My baby felt comfortable and happy throughout the entire stay, and the frequent photo updates gave me so much peace of mind. She came home relaxed, well fed, and clearly loved. I highly recommend Ivanna to anyone looking for trustworthy overnight dog boarding or a caring pet sitter, and I will definitely book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christian R.
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Christian R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Fanwood, NJ, 07023

Christian and his wonderful family were amazing with our Lab. We were considering cancelling a trip booked months ago after getting a new puppy. After speaking with Christian, I was put at ease. My family and I got to enjoy our vacation while Christian and his family took great care with our puppy. They kept us up to date and it was wonderful to see our pup playing and having fun on his own little getaway.

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Jacquelyn P.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Jacquelyn was the best! Amazing yard and location, and she went above and beyond to make our pup feel comfortable. She also sent lots of picture updates which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jose H.
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Jose H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rahway, NJ, 07065

Jose was excellent and really helped watch my dog for me during my travels. Great communication and even sent pics to update me. Thanks so much for taking care of my fur baby!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer C.
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Jennifer C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 years of experience
Summit, NJ, 07901

Jen was super flexible on drop-off & pick up times & extended schedule. She was proactive in sending photos of my dog from walks & generous in using extra dog booties on my dogs paws to keep him cleaner. Last minute I had some probiotics & med to give my dog & she was ok with that too! I would definitely be confortable leaving my fur baby with Jen & highly recommend her.

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Caroline D.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Caroline was a gem! She was very accommodating of the last minute request and the way she wanted to do a short meet and greet prior to my dog’s stay, it felt very genuine of her to ensure her dogs and my dog had a good introduction. I was nervous about leaving my dog Berkeley for a week, but Caroline and her family really loved on Berkeley like their own and I really loved that she sent frequent photos, videos, and updates about how Berkeley was doing.

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Sitter Profile Image: Veronica D.
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Veronica D.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
16 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Maplewood, NJ, 07040

Veronica was fantastic! As an outdoor cat, finding someone who could care for Juno, with safety as the first priority, but also allow her to retain her sense of freedom and independence was always going to be a tough ask. We found that with Veronica - would highly recommend! Very kind, sent us lots of photos and even got Juno some special treats and toys.

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Hayley W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is a great dog sitter for our senior pup. She sent lots of pix and followed all his daily needs. She is a great listener which is key. She is a natural with dogs and I’ve already booked her for a longer stay.

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Nina H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communication, home was fully prepped for the puppy, & kept him busy all day - will definitely work with brittany again!

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Samantha M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paulina is incredibly caring and truly loves animals, which is evident in how she looks after Nala. She follows directions perfectly, and on Nala’s recent 10-day stay, she kept me updated throughout the entire trip, making her my go-to sitter.

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Missy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lucas and Katherine were absolutely wonderful with our dog, Bentley. This was the second time they cared for him, and once again they exceeded our expectations. They kept us updated throughout our trip with plenty of photos and messages, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Bentley experienced a minor tummy issue during his stay, and they were incredibly attentive, caring, and proactive in making sure he was comfortable and well cared for. They also showed great flexibility and understanding when our travel schedule shifted, which we truly appreciated. It’s clear that they genuinely love and care for the pets they watch. We felt completely confident that Bentley was in great hands. We highly recommend Lucas and Katherine to anyone looking for trustworthy, communicative, and compassionate pet sitters. We will absolutely be booking with them again in the future!

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Sameerah L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rose took care of our Ozzy for few days, couldn’t imagine better care! She provided us with lots of updates (videos, photos) and we were able to enjoy our little vacation! Will definitely book with Rose again ! ☺️

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Aleksandra P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan, Nick and their family were great with my dog Kona! Their dog Bubba is cute and super friendly and they both got along super well. I loved the daily updates and photos. I hope they are available to watch Kona on our next trip!

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Kristen K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kate watched Charlie while we were on our honeymoon and took wonderful care of him! He loves going to her house!

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Alison H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marlene was terrific with Daisy. She went out of her way to make her feel comfortable. She also provided me with regular text messages and pics. We came home to a very happy and spoiled pup!

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Donna R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Na P was wonderful. everything was 1st class care of my beloved dog. She sent many pictures and videos.

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Jim H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Luis was able to help us out in a bind with last minute help for the week. He was easy to work with and took good care of our dog.

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Kevin G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Rover pet sitters. My dog Buddy is always happy to see Robert and his wife and has a good time when he is with them which helps us enjoy our time away.

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Winnie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anthony was great! Took care of our boy, took him on walks, provided updates, was flexible for us to drop off an hour earlier as plans changed. Definitely would book again!

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Steve W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacquelyn was the best! Amazing yard and location, and she went above and beyond to make our pup feel comfortable. She also sent lots of picture updates which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!!

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Justin H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Lisa! Trooper always loves staying with you and I have peace of mind knowing he is in great hands.

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Olivia W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was absolutely wonderful with Yoshi. Amazing energy and friendly. Yoshi came back home with good calm energy. He had an amazing time 🙂

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Ameenah U.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was such a pleasure to have as a dog sitter. We could enjoy our 5 nights away knowing that our puppy was in a responsible and loving care. Lauren was a great communicator who provided us with videos, pictures and updates. She was flexible with drop off and pickup times which we appreciated. I highly recommend Lauren.

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Henrietta P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fiona was well taken care of. Being a sensitive dog that she is, Diana and her family made her feel at ease and comfortable.

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Sabrina C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Happy and relieved to have found our new go-to dog-sitter!! Ashley was so kind and loving toward our girl, Piper. She brought her into her home as if she was one of her own. She is very conscientious and has lots of little things in place to ensure your dog is comfortable and safe. I really appreciated all of the pictures and videos she sent so we could see that our girl was happy and loving life at Ashley’s house. We will definitely be using her for boarding going forward!

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Jen T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole was an excellent dog sitter. She took care of our pup and gave me regular updates. Any questions I had, she answered promptly. I definitely will rebook Nicole the next time I need a sitter.

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Rob G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Could not recommend nor say enough nice things about Caren. Our dog Bailey stayed with her — she went above and beyond to make us and Bailey comfortable prior to the stay, and during sent updates daily with photos and assured Baileys comfort. We also had a family emergency during the stay and Caren was so sweet and accommodating. Would certainly recommend to anyone, and will be staying again in the future. Thanks Caren!

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Jocelyn M.
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As of Jun 2026, 13,818 sitters provided dog boarding in Garwood. 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.

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Sitters who provide dog boarding in Garwood have an average of 14 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Garwood.

Rover makes it easy to find Garwood 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:

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There are 13,818 dog boarding sitters in Garwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Garwood, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.

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