Pet Boarding in Grand Rapids
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“Tim was so good with Duckie! he kept us updated with pictures and letting us know what Duckie was up to! Tim took him on plenty of walks which our puppy loved. Duckie also had a great time with his new friend Gabby! I would definitely recommend Tim, he was great!”
“Susan was a wonderful caregiver to our Darla. She sent us messages with updates letting us know our girl was settling in nicely. She also made us aware of the extra TLC she gave Darla the first few hours as she acclimated to her home. This was our first time leaving Darla with someone outside of family and we are so grateful Susan was available and so sweet to our girl. We highly recommend her. She’s an excellent caregiver and comforter!”
“We had a great experience with Tatyana! This is the second time our Björn has stayed with her and his BFF Biscuit, and we could tell from all the pictures she sent that he had a great time! She sent us updates everyday and it was so great knowing he was loved and taken care of while we were on vacation. 10/10 will use her services again!!”
About: I’ve cared for my own dog for the past 5 years and know firsthand how important consistent, loving care is for a happy, well-adjusted pup. I take pride in keeping routines steady—whether that’s daily walks, play, or just quiet companionship. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels and always aim to follow your pet’s specific needs and preferences closely. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I’m home full-time on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which means your dog will get plenty of attention, playtime, and care throughout the day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I work in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM, but I come home every day from 12–1 PM for lunch, so your pup will still get a mid-day potty break, walk, or whatever they need. Before and after work, I’m available for walks, feeding, and quality time—just like I do with my own dog. I make it a priority to follow each dog’s routine closely so they feel safe, settled, and at home. I have a fenced in yard that my dog loves to spend time in. My own dog was quite the troublemaker for the first few years of his life so I’ve become very accustomed to keeping a close eye on behavior and any unusual behavior that might require action.
“Chad and his kids (and Lucy, his doodle) took great care of our Poppy! He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. Poppy seemed very comfortable there and we will send her there again!”
“Derek took great care of my dog, who is a sweetheart but can be a little neurotic, especially when it comes to eating 😆😃 He didn’t have many questions for me, and she came home relaxed and happier than when I left her! He took her on short notice too, and didn’t seem to mind at all. I will definitely bring her back! Thank you Derek!”
“Piper had a blast during her weekend at Jenn’s. Jenn kept me well aware on how Piper was doing and sent me beautiful pictures of my girl while I was away. We can’t wait to book with Jenn again!”
“We were so thankful to know our dog was with Terry and his wife. They took him in like one of their own from the moment they met Frodo. The pictures were great, and they were very accommodating with drop off/pick up. 10/10 would send Frodo to them again!”
“Jillian and her family were super sweet and very accommodating while taking care of Layla! Layla has her own set of quirks/challenges which they were great at handling and understanding.”
“Quick to respond, great with updates and pictures, great set up and very accommodating to both our and our dog’s needs. Knew our fur baby was in great hands, we will definitely be back!!!”
“This was my first time using rover and Lisa exceeded my expectations! She made me feel at ease about leaving my dog with her and was great about giving updates throughout her stay! I will definitely be using her again.”
“Breanna was wonderful with our nervous pup, Ozzie! She let us do a meet and greet before his first full visit, which helped him adjust better! She sent updates with pictures, which we loved :) She’s a great sitter for your pups!”
“Danny took great care of Howard. He seemed to have a great time with everyone and she gave me lots of updates and pictures which I really appreciated. He came home all tired out from playing and exploring her backyard.”
“I am a repeat customer. Kalee is an absolute GEM! Our first time with Kalee, she was very professional. She offered a meet and greet then once we arrived she spent additional rime with Buster and I just reviewing his care and allowed Bust we to explore and get used to his surroundings. I have decided that Kalee is our one and only sitter, Buster loves her and his new fur baby brother! I definitely recommend Kalee as a professional, caring and flexible sitter!”
About: I've cared for fosters, friend's dogs, and strangers. I am comfortable caring for couch potatoes, high energy dogs that need more enrichment activity, and anything in between! I work a hybrid schedule, so I can be home partially throughout the day or completely home on the weekend. I can be flexible if needed. Pets are treated as lovingly as family members. I will take them on long walks around my neighborhood (no fenced in yard) and cuddle with them on the couch when we're hanging at home. I have items to create enrichment activities for those that need it.
“Dan was awesome to work with, and his dog Penny is a sweetheart that immediately welcomed my young, anxious rescue lab Goose into her home. He made sure Goose felt comfortable in the house, provided him with sufficient exercise, and sent me daily updates with pictures and videos. Highly recommend Dan to anyone in need of a sitter!”
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Timothy K.Star Sitter
“Tim was so good with Duckie! he kept us updated with pictures and letting us know what Duckie was up to! Tim took him on plenty of walks which our puppy loved. Duckie also had a great time with his new friend Gabby! I would definitely recommend Tim, he was great!”
Susan M.Star Sitter
“Susan was a wonderful caregiver to our Darla. She sent us messages with updates letting us know our girl was settling in nicely. She also made us aware of the extra TLC she gave Darla the first few hours as she acclimated to her home. This was our first time leaving Darla with someone outside of family and we are so grateful Susan was available and so sweet to our girl. We highly recommend her. She’s an excellent caregiver and comforter!”
Tatyana W.
Star Sitter
“We had a great experience with Tatyana! This is the second time our Björn has stayed with her and his BFF Biscuit, and we could tell from all the pictures she sent that he had a great time! She sent us updates everyday and it was so great knowing he was loved and taken care of while we were on vacation. 10/10 will use her services again!!”
Remi M.
“Remi was so great with our Ragnar! She clearly loves dogs and treating them the way they deserve. Will be reaching out again when we need her!”
Todd H.
About: I’ve cared for my own dog for the past 5 years and know firsthand how important consistent, loving care is for a happy, well-adjusted pup. I take pride in keeping routines steady—whether that’s daily walks, play, or just quiet companionship. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels and always aim to follow your pet’s specific needs and preferences closely. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I’m home full-time on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which means your dog will get plenty of attention, playtime, and care throughout the day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I work in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM, but I come home every day from 12–1 PM for lunch, so your pup will still get a mid-day potty break, walk, or whatever they need. Before and after work, I’m available for walks, feeding, and quality time—just like I do with my own dog. I make it a priority to follow each dog’s routine closely so they feel safe, settled, and at home. I have a fenced in yard that my dog loves to spend time in. My own dog was quite the troublemaker for the first few years of his life so I’ve become very accustomed to keeping a close eye on behavior and any unusual behavior that might require action.
Chad S.
“Chad and his kids (and Lucy, his doodle) took great care of our Poppy! He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. Poppy seemed very comfortable there and we will send her there again!”
Christina & Michael O.
“Ziggy was happy and received great care!”
Derek K.
“Derek took great care of my dog, who is a sweetheart but can be a little neurotic, especially when it comes to eating 😆😃 He didn’t have many questions for me, and she came home relaxed and happier than when I left her! He took her on short notice too, and didn’t seem to mind at all. I will definitely bring her back! Thank you Derek!”
Jenn V.Star Sitter
“Piper had a blast during her weekend at Jenn’s. Jenn kept me well aware on how Piper was doing and sent me beautiful pictures of my girl while I was away. We can’t wait to book with Jenn again!”
Molly O.
“Thank you for taking such great care of Lily. She was very happy!”
Terry S.Star Sitter
“We were so thankful to know our dog was with Terry and his wife. They took him in like one of their own from the moment they met Frodo. The pictures were great, and they were very accommodating with drop off/pick up. 10/10 would send Frodo to them again!”
Jillian W.
“Jillian and her family were super sweet and very accommodating while taking care of Layla! Layla has her own set of quirks/challenges which they were great at handling and understanding.”
Melvin B.
“Melvin was great. He and his partner Sean took such good care of our guy!”
Joshua H.Star Sitter
“Quick to respond, great with updates and pictures, great set up and very accommodating to both our and our dog’s needs. Knew our fur baby was in great hands, we will definitely be back!!!”
Lisa M.
“This was my first time using rover and Lisa exceeded my expectations! She made me feel at ease about leaving my dog with her and was great about giving updates throughout her stay! I will definitely be using her again.”
Breanna T.
“Breanna was wonderful with our nervous pup, Ozzie! She let us do a meet and greet before his first full visit, which helped him adjust better! She sent updates with pictures, which we loved :) She’s a great sitter for your pups!”
Danielle C.
“Danny took great care of Howard. He seemed to have a great time with everyone and she gave me lots of updates and pictures which I really appreciated. He came home all tired out from playing and exploring her backyard.”
kalee b.Star Sitter
“I am a repeat customer. Kalee is an absolute GEM! Our first time with Kalee, she was very professional. She offered a meet and greet then once we arrived she spent additional rime with Buster and I just reviewing his care and allowed Bust we to explore and get used to his surroundings. I have decided that Kalee is our one and only sitter, Buster loves her and his new fur baby brother! I definitely recommend Kalee as a professional, caring and flexible sitter!”
Camryn P.
“Camryn house sat our one year old Vizsla pup for a week and we could not have been happier! She sent photos, asked great questions, and communicated regularly. Needless to say, we came home to a happy and healthy pup and would definitely book Camryn again!”
Dan D.
“Dan was awesome to work with, and his dog Penny is a sweetheart that immediately welcomed my young, anxious rescue lab Goose into her home. He made sure Goose felt comfortable in the house, provided him with sufficient exercise, and sent me daily updates with pictures and videos. Highly recommend Dan to anyone in need of a sitter!”
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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 Grand Rapids.
Rover makes it easy to find Grand Rapids 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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