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Amy G.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Irondale, AL, 35210

Amy was wonderful with our two dogs! She very clearly spoiled them. I can tell by the pictures that they had a great time. Especially out in the back yard! She was also very accommodating with our schedule which was very much appreciated!

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Keith M.
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Ashley C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Irondale, AL, 35210

Ashley was awesome with our two Boxer girls! Mags and Su had a blast playing in the big fenced back yard & with her pup and senior Boxer. I honestly think Su is going to have separation anxiety from Freya, she loved playing with her so much!! Ashley sent daily updates with photos/videos. We would highly recommend, especially if you have a Boxer, trusting Ashley with your fur babes!

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Julie P.
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Tatiana B.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Vestavia, AL, 35242

Tatiana was a great host for Wallace! She was so kind and came to the rescue in short notice. Would highly recommend her to anyone with a dog who loves kids and would definitely repeat.

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Barrie W.
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$41
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5.0 out of 5 stars
208 reviews
90 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL, 35222

Barrie took great care of my golden and made sure to update me / care for him extra when he was feeling anxious. She provided so many videos and pictures and He came back happy and healthy!

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Harold C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
162 reviews
60 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Vestavia Hills, AL, 35242

Harold took excellent care of my mother’s senior dogs. She was worried sick about leaving them with just anyone, but he treated them as if they were his own and sent tons of pictures each day. He was very patient and caring with them. I will definitely be using him again in the future and highly recommend him.

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Sarah Danielle G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Irondale, AL, 35210

Danielle is the absolute best, and I’ll hear nothing to the contrary. This was my first time using Rover, and the sitter I originally booked cancelled on me morning of, but Danielle accepted our last minute request on a holiday weekend. I have an old dog with arthritis and medication who can be a picky eater at times, but that was no issue for Danielle. She not only made me feel at ease with constant updates and pictures, but she exercised and socialized him, and he may like her more than me now. My only regrets with this review are that everyone else will book her now and she’ll be unavailable next time we need boarding for a weekend

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Taylor K.
Sitter Profile Image: Louann P.
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Louann P.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35206

Louann and her husband took wonderful care of Vida!! I wish I was local, so that I could use them all the time! I can tell Vida enjoyed her time. 100% recommend. 10/10.

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Cody H.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35243

Cody did an incredible job with Sage. He was patient and let him get his initial rush of energy out and then sent me a few pictures and videos each day of Sage making new friends. Highly highly recommend Cody if you need some sitting assistance!

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Amiee M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pinson, AL, 35126

Super kind and very responsive! My pup went right to her at drop off and didn’t look back 🥹 she sent photos and updates. Kobe was so calm and chill when I picked him up.

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Sarah B.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
251 reviews
74 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35215

Sarah is the best! This is the first time we have used Rover and Sarah exceeded expectations! We received photo updates of our dog during her stay. Pancake came back a very happy girl!

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Kmya B.
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$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35215

Kmya was awesome! Very responsive and kind. My cat had a good time and was safe. Kmya sent pictures of my Lil fur baby without being prompted. I'll definitely tell everyone about her!

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Ray J.
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$39
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4.9 out of 5 stars
158 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35215

As usual, Ray was a fantastic host and the periodic picture and video updates of the pup’s stay are still one of my fav things that Ray does extremely well!!! 5 starts aren’t enough. 🙂

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Kelsey S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Fultondale, AL, 35068

Kelsey was awesome to say the least! She’s very flexible which was amazing with being stuck in a winter storm I didn’t have to worry about my pup at all. She made Kaia feel right at home and her two dogs played with Kaia great!

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Laderius S.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35217

I’m so grateful for the wonderful care and love you gave to to Khaleesi. You treated her like family, and it gave me such peace of mind knowing she was in such amazing hands. Thank you for being so kind, attentive, and thoughtful, it truly means the world.

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Kendall W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Vestavia Hills, AL, 35243

Kendall took very good care of our beloved dog. She sent pictures and kept me updated. She has a fenced in back yard. The house is safe and secure.

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Kristi G.
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Brittney T.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
749 reviews
285 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Vestavia, AL, 35226

My dog had a great time and I felt really calm knowing that she was in a good place while traveling. Brittney sent a lot of pictures everyday and respond to my messages really quick.

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Parris C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35242

It was a pleasure to have Parris watch and take care of our almost 17 year old dog Vanilla for 5 days. Paris communicated very well, was prepared, and we highly recommend her! 👌

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Libby R.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35204

Libby was so wonderful. Our dog is so timid with everyone and I love how much care and attention she was given. I also loved the pictures and updates. My family will be using her again.

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Kaitlyn B.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35243

Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing with Beau! She sent updated pictures and has great communication. Beau really enjoyed his stay. Will definitely book again. Thank you!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elisa P.
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Elisa P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Birmingham, AL, 35213

10/10 would use Elisa again!

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Mary b.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Irondale is $40

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely wonderful! My dogs left so happy. She sent pictures and updates which made me feel so at ease. I usually only leave my dogs with family and friends and didn’t have that option for a holiday weekend but would definitely book with Danielle again!!

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Ali R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Always 5 stars for Mary! She cares well for my special needs pup with separation anxiety and I don’t have to worry about him one bit while I’m away.

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Mandy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mocha had a great time staying here! She was very comfortable and well cared for, and I really appreciated the updates throughout her stay. Would definitely book again.

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Daniel W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful experience with Karla! Honey was happy, comfortable, and very well taken care of the entire time. We truly appreciated the cuddles, outside play time, and updates she provided. Both me and Honey would happily trust Karla again.

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K T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, our girls enjoyed their time at Ashley’s home! They were so tuckered out once we got home, from all the playtime in her backyard. Thank you for loving on them while we’re away!!

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Julie P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Louann is amazing!! My puppy was so well cared for and knowing she was with Louann gave me such peace of mind. Cannot recommend her enough!

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margaret r.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jody was absolutely amazing with our pup! She was a great communicator sending consistent photos during her stay. And I could tell our pup was having a wonderful stay which gave such a peace of mind while we were away. Cannot say enough great things! Rosie is ready for her next stay!

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Ashley S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I was in a tight spot for time being the military needed me to do a trip at the last minute and Francesca accepted and did a great job

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Marcus D.
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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Irondale

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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Irondale on Rover is $32.37 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 378 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Irondale. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

97% of Irondale sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Irondale landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Irondale home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Irondale.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Irondale sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in AL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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