Dog Boarding in Heartside, Grand Rapids, MI
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1. Rachel B.


“Rachel was absolutely amazing! My dog is a rescue that is anxious around strangers. Rachel did an amazing job making her feel at home, and taking excellent care of her. She sent photos while I was away so I knew everything was going well. I would use her again in a heartbeat!”


2. Gabriella R.

“Pepo is not friendly at all but Gabriella has something that mades pepo love her since the first time, the communication exceeds the expectations, Gabriella always was sending me pictures and videos. Definitely if is possible I will book with her again. 💕🙏🏻🫶🏻”


3. Linda C.

“We cannot say enough great things about Linda. She greeted us at the door. She welcomed us into her home. Greeted our little westie, Simon. He was there with 3 other dogs. She sent us pictures and let us know each day how Simon was doing. We r from South Carolina and went back to Michigan to visit friends. Right from the beginning, my experience with Rover was exceptional. We will definitely use Rover again. We have told our friends and family about our experience with Rover. We did leave a tip with Linda. We insisted. Again thanks to Linda and to Rover.”


4. Katherine O.

“Katherine was excellent with our black lab! Even with a fairly short notice, she and her family welcomed her and took great care of her over the weekend. Would book again!”


5. Carol R.

“Carol was exceptional with our fur baby, Roxy. She demonstrated immense care, attention, and affection towards our furry friend throughout our absence. We returned home to a happy and healthy pup, thanks to her reliable and trustworthy service.”


6. Felix J.

“Félix is beyond AMAZING ! He has such a beautiful heart and Love for dogs. I took my Shelby over for a meet and greet. I had never left her before and was very anxious about having to leave her for such a long time- 3 weeks. Anxious being an understatement. But I left the meet and greet 100% certain that she would be loved, spoiled and incredibly well taken care of. And she was. When I picked her up, she was happy and healthy and I could feel the bond that had formed between them. Felix was so wonderful about keeping me updated. He sent lots of photos and videos, took her on long walks every day, and has a huge fenced in backyard where she could run off her energy. I highly recommend Felix, would Absolutely leave my little girl with him again. I can’t imagine that there is anyone out there who could possibly do as well of a job or a better job of loving and caring for my best friend. I wouldn’t even consider leaving her with anyone else because I have found the very best in Felix.”


7. Samantha M.

“Sam kept Appa very happy. She sent pictures to show he was doing well. Immediately when we got out of the car, she engaged with Appa and it was obvious this would be a good place for him to stay. I would strongly recommend Sam and if I have a future need I hope she will be available.”


8. Ru D.

“Ru D was an excellent babysitter for Dakota. Ru sent me daily updates and Dakota looked very comfortable in her surroundings. I would 100% recommend her. Thank you Ru”


9. Sean D.

“5 stars isn’t enough!! And full points to Hank and Ollie!! We had a 14 week old puppy and were vacationing for a 9 days. Our puppy is insanely high energy and high maintenance, and was biting pretty hard in his teething phase. This was my first time ever using Rover so I did lots of meet and greets with a bunch of sitters- and Sean stuck out as the most competent. We ended up going with him and sent him a super long laundry list of our training schedule with the puppy. He sent pictures every day, he was communicative, and I felt no worries with my pup whatsoever. When we came back, our pup was sweeter than ever. He no longer was biting, he was more patient, he was calmer, and he was in great shape from playing with Hank and Ollie! You won’t regret working with Sean!!!”


10. Megan O.

“Megan did such a good job taking care of our energetic puppy! We got so many pictures and updates that made us feel at ease on vacation. Winston loved playing with the other dogs and can’t wait to stay again!”


11. Jess W.

“Jess (and her pup) are the best and easiest to work with! My dog loves staying with them. Plus Jess is organized and proactive and friendly. Perfect combo!”


12. Yancie C.

“Yancie was great with my dog Dayton, and was flexible with scheduling as plans took a few twists and turns with our visit to Michigan. Recommended!”




13. Leslie T.

“Our dogs loved their stay at Leslie’s house. Her fenced yard and flexible schedule were a huge bonus to us when picking a pet sitter. We knew our dogs were in good hands which gave us great peace of mind!”




14. Donna F.


“We were very pleased with Donna's care of our dog, Nora, for 24 hours. Nora tends to be anxious in new situations, but Donna was calm and loving so that Nora seemed happy and relaxed when I picked her up. So glad to have found a great companion for our dog when we have to be away!”


15. Susan M.

“Susan cared for my timid Golden while I had surgery. It's so good to have someone that I trust to love and care for my companion while I'm not available. One less stress!”


16. Molly H.

“We had a great first Rover experience with Molly and her dog Izzi. It was our first time leaving our dog for the weekend and Molly was perfect with our nervous dog, and with communication and sending pics. I know our dog felt much more at ease with the help of having Izzi around. We’ll definitely rebook with Molly & Izzi - highly recommend!”


17. Terry S.

“Terry and Chuckie took EXCELLENT care of Max during his stay. He needed additional care for his eye condition and they immediately stepped up to meet all of his needs. Terry sent several updates throughout the day which helped put this dog mom at ease. Looking forward to his next stay with them!”


18. Joshua H.

“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!!!”


19. Pam P.

“Toby, my dearest little 8lb. Cheweenie fur baby does wonderfully with Pam and her small fur baby crew! I am so grateful to have Pam and her fur family to care for Toby. He has a blast. Pam always goes above and beyond for Toby. Moreso, Pam is very intuitive and provides for Toby his likes and preferences such as his favorite sunspot, placed bed in front of heater vent, food preferences. Huge she let's him sleep with her at night as that is what he is used to with me. Upon picking Toby up, although he is always happy to see me I can very much see he has bonded with Pam and her sweet pups and cats, making his stay very nice and positive experience. Pam and her fur babies have become like extended family as Auntie Pam and his fur cousins ❤️”


20. Jacob R.

“Jacob was wonderful and easy to work with and our dog loved his stay! Jacob starts off with a meet and greet to make sure your pet meshes well with his dogs and I think he did a great job slowly introducing each of his dogs to Thor. Jacob watched Thor over the Fourth of July and although Thor doesn’t mind fireworks he mentioned that they do have thunder vests in case Thor got anxious. Jacob sent pictures throughout the stay and was easy to communicate with. We will definitely be rebooking!”
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As of Jul 2024, 397 sitters provided dog boarding in Heartside. 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, 93% of Heartside dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Heartside have an average of 15 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Heartside.
Rover makes it easy to find Heartside 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 397 dog boarding sitters in Heartside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Heartside, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
