Dog Boarding in Granite City
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1. Shannon R.


“Shannon was a great sitter for Victor! She kept me posted about how he was doing every two days. We will definitely choose Shannon for next sitting. Thanks!”


2. Ryan & Jennifer M.

“Ryan took great care of Alma! He was professional and sent many updates through her stay over the weekend. I felt at ease leaving her with him and his family.”


3. Madeline H.

“Madeline was an amazing sitter! She took such good care of my fur baby! She provided many updates a day and also took my dog out for walks. Would highly recommend.”


4. Keri O.

“Keri was so wonderful to welcome Mica into her home. Keri is flexible, accommodating and very responsive. The video, picture and updates I received showed Mica comfortable and happy. Thank you, Keri! If we’re back in the area, would love to have Mica stay with you again.”


5. Leah L.

“Leah took good care of my boy. He was nervous at first but Leah made sure he was comfortable and gave me tons of updates. Leah was also very communicative.”


6. Chelsea O.

“Chelsea did a fantastic job of caring for and providing updates of my puppy during the 4th of July holiday weekend! I would definitely recommend her!”


7. Mary B.

“Mary was amazing with our tiny puppy! He is a handful and has a lot of energy but Mary was patient and took good care of him. Would recommend her to any dog owner!”


8. Kat M.


“Nora had a great stay with Kat. Our dog had a bad reaction to an overnight boarding in October so we were nervous beforehand. Everything went well, and daily photos and reports made our trip less worrisome. Kat and her daughter are Nora’s new friends. We will definitely have Nora stay with them again.”


9. Laura A.

“Worked really well with my not so easy dog! Was responsive and sent a lot of photos and videos! I would definitely recommend her and will be going back!”


10. Reba G.

“Bourbon my dachshund has the best time with reba! she sends many photos to keep me updated on my pup. I use her every time I go out of town and love her!”




11. EBONY Y.

“Ebony was amazing! A true dog lover. Very communicative and shared so many wonderful pictures. This really helped me stay connected with my fur baby over my long trip. I will definitely reaching out to Ebony for boarding in future.”


12. Julia K.

“Julia was fantastic! Great at communication and very sweet. She helped my fur baby at a very hard time! I would recommend her to anyone! Very caring and compassionate! Your fur baby will be in great and loving hands with Julia!”


13. Theron T.

“Theron was absolutely amazing with my dog. He was engaged by sending updates and photos each day and I can tell my dog was truly happy with him and his dogs. I would highly recommend!”


14. Rachael H.

“Rachael was absolutely wonderful! It was my first time using Rover or having a stranger watch my dog. She watched Ari for me for 5 nights on very short notice. My boy has some separation anxiety and gets stressed being away from me but he seemed completely relaxed with Rachael. She responded to me quickly and shared photos every day. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in good hands with Rachael and I can’t recommend her enough and will definitely ask her to watch Ari again in the future.”


15. Kelly B.

“Buster thoroughly enjoys staying with Kelly and her family. He seems much more tired out when he gets back so that tells me her and the kids are keeping him busy. No more kennel stays for Bust. He’s staying at Kelly’s from now on!!”


16. Damica F.

“Damica was one of the best dog sitters I’ve had in a while. She made sure to follow all instructions I gave to her to a T and gave me plenty of updates on how my dogs were doing. I didn’t feel worried or stressed about how my dogs were doing at all. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to others as a pet sitter.”


17. Jennifer C.


“Jennifer is so wonderful! She eased our minds by caring for our senior dog who has a couple peculiarities with his required care. Cosmo came home more relaxed and rested than any other time he has been away from us. We will hire Jennifer again very soon!”


18. Adolfo P.

“Adolfo was AMAZING!!! Our dog, Murphy had a blast on all of the fun adventures around town! We will definitely use Adolfo again when we go away! Thanks for everything!! We appreciated the pictures and updates as well as the love and care you showed our boy while we were out of town!! :)”


19. Truess F.

“Phenomenal job. Looked and cared deeply over my dog. Kept me updated and had her at her happiest. I will definitely be using Truess again for future bookings.”


20. Jacki & Enoch H.

“Jackie and Enoch were great with Mia! Mia had a blast with their pup, with plenty of space to run around and a cozy home to rest after all the fun. They provided plenty of pictures/updates and we're always quick to respond. We would happily have them watch Mia again!!”
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Granite City is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Granite City dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $44 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 923 sitters provided dog boarding in Granite City. 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Granite City dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Granite City have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Granite City.
Rover makes it easy to find Granite City 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
There are 923 dog boarding sitters in Granite City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Granite City, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 96% 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.
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.
