Pet Boarding in Independence
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Top rated Independence pet boarders
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Jenna and her family were flexible and easy to communicate with, they were great about sending updates and pictures and my dogs came home happy and exhausted after a few days of playing!”
“We highly recommend Kyle! Our dog, Waffles, loves to stay with them, we have used Kyle several times for long trips and we appreciate the updates he sends us and love that our dog just gets to join in on their day to day routine! Love coming home from a trip to a happy and tired dog.”
“Kyle took great care of our dog and kept us informed on how she was doing and how much fun she was having with his dog. We will definitely be trusting him with her again.”
“Debbie was absolutely amazing with Jackson! He’s a pretty nervous guy, but she was very patient and kind with him, and he was able to relax and have fun. She also made sure to send pics and updates along the way!”
“Cleo & Joey stayed with Bini & Saurav for 5 nights. I felt very comfortable leaving them with this family. I received daily updates and pictures. I will definitely be using this family again. Thank you again Bini for taking care of our fur babies.”
“Kilroy & Benny seemed like they had a blast in all the pictures and videos we were sent! Lots of great feedback when picking them up. We’re excited to come back!”
“Manami was fantastic and really came through! I got very sick on my trip and was not able to fly home, but she was able to watch my cat until I was well enough to fly home. I appreciated her flexibility and tons of pictures!”
“Kristen was amazing with my dog, Nala! She was super flexible and easy to work with, which made everything stress-free. I really appreciated the regular updates and cute pictures she sent! Nala was clearly happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend her!”
“Jenny was fantastic! Prompt with communication, easy to coordinate with, and provided updates on how our dog was doing. Thankful to have connected with her and the great care she gave our dog.”
“I have peace of mind when Jessica is watching our Kasper. The best pictures we have of Kasper are from Jessica’s daily updates that include pics. Keep up the good work! You have a lifelong customer.”
“Natalie was awesome! I needed to reach out for last minute help the night before we needed a sitter for a full week. She was so kind and very responsive! We got several updates and pictures so we could enjoy our trip without worrying about Peavy. We had such a great experience and will definitely be reaching out to Natalie for future care!”
“Susan and Craig were great with our pups! They asked detailed questions at the meet and greet, and listened to any instructions we gave them. One of our dogs is very timid around new people and she even warmed up to them! Would highly recommend!”
“Amy did great with my pup! She was always responsive to any concerns I had, provided me with updates and photos of him each day, and was flexible with my schedule to drop him off and pick him up. Would recommend!”
“Maria has watched my little pug Lester a few times now and I can’t recommend her enough. She sent a bunch of updates and was always quick to respond. I can tell the little guy got plenty of play and exercise because he was dead tired once we got home. I’ll be booking with Maria whenever I can and I’m sure the pup can’t wait to go back.”
“Kiersa is very easy to work with, responds very quickly to messages and is very pleasant and professional! Benelli seems to really like her, glad the initial visit went so well, will definitely book again!”
“Samantha kept me up to date with how my pups were doing and sent pictures showing they were being snuggled and taken care of! It was my first time using Rover and will use Samantha again 100%!”
“Leza and Joel were great with Bruno! We felt extremely comfortable leaving Bruno with them, and he has a new buddy in Coco. They provided regular updates and he came home happy, definitely will book again.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Jenna C.Star Sitter
“Jenna and her family were flexible and easy to communicate with, they were great about sending updates and pictures and my dogs came home happy and exhausted after a few days of playing!”
Kyle S.Star Sitter
“We highly recommend Kyle! Our dog, Waffles, loves to stay with them, we have used Kyle several times for long trips and we appreciate the updates he sends us and love that our dog just gets to join in on their day to day routine! Love coming home from a trip to a happy and tired dog.”
Kyle T.Star Sitter
“Kyle took great care of our dog and kept us informed on how she was doing and how much fun she was having with his dog. We will definitely be trusting him with her again.”
Debbie D.
“Debbie was absolutely amazing with Jackson! He’s a pretty nervous guy, but she was very patient and kind with him, and he was able to relax and have fun. She also made sure to send pics and updates along the way!”
Ali K.Star Sitter
“Ali was so sweet and accommodating of our last minute request to book for the holidays. She was really communicative and we would absolutely book her again!”
Bini & Saurav S.Star Sitter
“Cleo & Joey stayed with Bini & Saurav for 5 nights. I felt very comfortable leaving them with this family. I received daily updates and pictures. I will definitely be using this family again. Thank you again Bini for taking care of our fur babies.”
Ashley & Christian D.Star Sitter
“Kilroy & Benny seemed like they had a blast in all the pictures and videos we were sent! Lots of great feedback when picking them up. We’re excited to come back!”
Manami B.Star Sitter
“Manami was fantastic and really came through! I got very sick on my trip and was not able to fly home, but she was able to watch my cat until I was well enough to fly home. I appreciated her flexibility and tons of pictures!”
Taryn P.
“Taryn is great! We received constant updates and pics/videos. Cheyanne was well cared for!”
Kristen L.Star Sitter
“Kristen was amazing with my dog, Nala! She was super flexible and easy to work with, which made everything stress-free. I really appreciated the regular updates and cute pictures she sent! Nala was clearly happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend her!”
Jenny M.Star Sitter
“Jenny was fantastic! Prompt with communication, easy to coordinate with, and provided updates on how our dog was doing. Thankful to have connected with her and the great care she gave our dog.”
Jessica C.Star Sitter
“I have peace of mind when Jessica is watching our Kasper. The best pictures we have of Kasper are from Jessica’s daily updates that include pics. Keep up the good work! You have a lifelong customer.”
Natalie & Paul B.Star Sitter
“Natalie was awesome! I needed to reach out for last minute help the night before we needed a sitter for a full week. She was so kind and very responsive! We got several updates and pictures so we could enjoy our trip without worrying about Peavy. We had such a great experience and will definitely be reaching out to Natalie for future care!”
Susan & Craig P.
Star Sitter
“Susan and Craig were great with our pups! They asked detailed questions at the meet and greet, and listened to any instructions we gave them. One of our dogs is very timid around new people and she even warmed up to them! Would highly recommend!”
Regan K.Star Sitter
“We loved the detailed updates and all the pictures! It was easy to tell Finley was comfortable and happy! Thank you for such a great experience!”
Amy N.Star Sitter
“Amy did great with my pup! She was always responsive to any concerns I had, provided me with updates and photos of him each day, and was flexible with my schedule to drop him off and pick him up. Would recommend!”
Maria B.Star Sitter
“Maria has watched my little pug Lester a few times now and I can’t recommend her enough. She sent a bunch of updates and was always quick to respond. I can tell the little guy got plenty of play and exercise because he was dead tired once we got home. I’ll be booking with Maria whenever I can and I’m sure the pup can’t wait to go back.”
Kiersa N.Star Sitter
“Kiersa is very easy to work with, responds very quickly to messages and is very pleasant and professional! Benelli seems to really like her, glad the initial visit went so well, will definitely book again!”
Samantha J.
“Samantha kept me up to date with how my pups were doing and sent pictures showing they were being snuggled and taken care of! It was my first time using Rover and will use Samantha again 100%!”
Leza S.Star Sitter
“Leza and Joel were great with Bruno! We felt extremely comfortable leaving Bruno with them, and he has a new buddy in Coco. They provided regular updates and he came home happy, definitely will book again.”
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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 Independence.
Rover makes it easy to find Independence 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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