Dog Boarding in Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee
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1. Ashlee K.

“Ashlee did wonderful taking care of my 11yo Shih tzu and 2yo Goldendoodle. She took them on walks, and sent me updates while I was on my trip!! She was flexible with the time changes in my travel and made it easy for me to pick them up!! I know my pups were in great care with Ashlee!! Thanks again ☺️”


2. Michelle G.


“Michelle did a great job in caring for Daisy, treated her like part of her family..She sent us numerous photos of Daisy which we so much appreciated. We will definitely being using her again for boarding on our future travels. We would highly recommend Michelle if you are in need of a reliable person to board your pet.”


3. Rebecca S.

“Rebecca and her family made sure to make our dog feel right at home. We received 1-2 updates per day with multiple pictures. Would recommend to anyone looking for a sitter for their furbaby!”


4. Karen D.

“The best rover user we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Plenty of walks, photos, and updates throughout. We will certainly be using Karen again.”


5. Michelle Y.

“Michelle was the first person my dog stayed with on Rover and she was excellent! We easily coordinated a meet and greet before, then she provided great updates and pictures throughout my dog’s stay. I would definitely trust my dog staying with Michelle again.”




6. Daniel & Holly L.


“Our two pups, Senor Jax and Miss Phoebe are our well loved and respected companions. So leaving these two behind to be cared for by Holly and Dan has been one of the BEST investments and decisions we've decided on. WE highly recommend Holly and Dan to any other pup parents. Toni and Toby, Wauwatosa”


7. Mary H.

“Flex was happy to have stayed with Mary. We received multiple pictures of their activities. Mary's very communicative. Would use her again and recommend to others.”


8. Amy K.
“Amy was a great caretaker for my two dogs who had never stayed with a stranger before. I felt very comfortable leaving them on Amy’s care. She obviously has a lot of experience with dog sitting and cares for every dog as her own! There are no other pets in the house, so my dogs got full attention and love. This is the first time I’ve used Rover and I’m very happy!”


9. Rozanne F.

“Kind, knowledgeable, and great communication! We felt confident leaving Rocky in Rozanne’s care. Daily updates and a Christmas gift for our fur baby made the experience that much more amazing! Thank you so very much, and Rocky looks forward to staying with you again when we go on our next vacation! 😊”


10. Joe S.

“Joe's exceptional professionalism and commitment to our peace of mind during our vacation was truly remarkable. Despite our dog's reluctance to interact with other dogs, Joe ensured their safety and well-being by keeping the dogs separated. His place was neat and tidy and they made to sure communicate the issues with us on time.”


11. dawn s.


“Thank you so much Dawn for watching Olive. This is the first time I’ve left her and it sounds like she was a bit difficult so I really appreciate it!”


12. Rhonda G.

“Rhonda was so wonderful with my dog Bailey! We had great communication and Bailey had walks and lots of love! I look forward to Rhonda watching Bailey again in the future .”




13. Blythe R.

“Blythe was so wonderful with my pup! She sent pictures often and kept me up to date with how she was doing. She played with Gemma, took her to the lake, walked her often, and really showed so much love and care. We will continue to use her moving forward! Highly recommend!”


14. Kathy & Brad K.

“Benny has been at Kathy's before for daycare. This was his first overnight stay. Kathy is so good about keeping me updated with pictures and treats Benny like he is one of her own. After some not so good experiences at other facilities I'm thrilled that Benny feels so comfortable at Kathy's and loves to play with her little doggo.”


15. Marisa C.

“Marisa was fantastic! Very communicative and accommodating to busy/fluctuating schedules. My dog was clearly in good hands, both from the photos and videos shared and her happy self upon pickup. I would highly recommend booking with Marisa!”


16. Taylor S.

“Thank you Taylor. We appreciate you watching Moxie and your flexibility! 5 stars😀”


17. Allissa M.

“Allissa did a great job with Zoey and was very accommodating. Zoey was the least anxious I’ve seen her after picking her up from a stay away from home. Would absolutely book again.”


18. Alberto V.


“Alberto was Awesome! We needed a sitter last minute and decided to try Rover. From our initial conversations onward, you could tell he truly cared about dogs and provided great customer service and wanted to make my dogs feel comfortable as possible. During their stay, he sent multiple photos of them to us and was very responsive if we wanted to check in. I highly recommend Alberto and would use him again.”


19. Kayla W.

“My cat was super scared, but Kayla was amazing, patient and comforting to both my cat and me. Thank you so much for excellent service!”


20. Teri B.

“Teri did a wonderful job caring for Winnie! She sent us daily updates and photos, reviewed all of our care instructions during our drop-off and made sure everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!”
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As of Jul 2024, 642 sitters provided dog boarding in Historic Third Ward. 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, 92% of Historic Third Ward dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Historic Third Ward have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Historic Third Ward.
Rover makes it easy to find Historic Third Ward 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 642 dog boarding sitters in Historic Third Ward on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Historic Third Ward, 88% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
