Dog Boarding in Ithaca, MI
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“I would gladly take my dog Ellie to Jeanne again! I was a little nervous and Jeanne was so kind and helped make me feel better about leaving her. She sent morning and nightly updates as well as pictures throughout the day. She treated Ellie like her own and Ellie had a great time! 10/10 service ?”
“Got photos and text on how my girl was doing every day. She was happy and relaxed when we got home. Obviously had been well cared for and had lots of attention.”
“Absolutely amazing, he took great care of the dogs and updated us regularly. Any questions were easily answered and any problems we were immediately notified. Would definitely recommend him as a sitter.”
“Joni was absolutely wonderful. She sent regular updates and pics. Rabbit (our dog) was treated like a king. Overall a great experience for our first time. Highly recommend Joni and will be returning in the future.,”
“This was a great experience for our dog! The fact that he was in a home setting versus a kennel situation was excellent. We had no worries that Charley was being well cared for. Ed hies way beyond what we had hoped for. We will definitely use him again!”
“Kumar took such good care of my dog! He was gentle, kind, fed him with very specific instructions and made my dog feel at home in his apartment. He sent photos and updates daily. I would highly recommend him as a dog sitter!”
“Martha was very personable in our arrangement. She sent several messages to let us know how our Gabbi was doing. We've got a real spoiled dog and she wasn't used to being away, but Martha allowed her to sleep with her to keep her calm. That was much appreciated.”
“Shannon did a great job taking care of my George, who came back perfectly happy and healthy. Received lots of updates and know she played outside and had a good time.”
“Jennifer was amazing with our two 1 year old pups. She is great at reading dog behavior and even helped train them a bit while they stayed. She kept in touch and sent pictures while we were gone too. She was very responsive to all my messages and concerns. She really did care for them like we would have! They also made friends with a few of her dogs. She was amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or trainer with experience!”
“Larisa is so so sweet! She cares so much for the dogs and is always willing to work with you and the dogs to provide a great visit. Highly recommend.”
“Jennifer and her family are fantastic! So happy, kind and take wonderful care of my senior dog. Jennifer’s communication is excellent! I received updates and pictures daily. My dog felt right at home and lives her best life at Jennifer’s house. Thank you! :)”
“Murdock had an absolute blast with Wendy and the boys! He has slept like a rock since he has returned home. He is looking forward to his next stay!”
“Ashley was so accommodating and kind to our Riza! We got constant updates and cute photos of our puppy living her best life. Will definitely be asking for Red in the future!!”
“Hutch received fantastic care from Mariah and Max and definitely made a couple of new 4-legged friends during his stay. They were also very friendly and very flexible when it came to drop-off/pick-up times, which I greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!”
“Christin was great, super friendly and accommodating! She has the most adorable puppy that kept my dog entertained. She has a nice large yard for the dogs to play in. My dog had such a blast!”
“Claire did great with Sansa. She was accommodating for us, took great care of our dog, and sent us updates and pictures as well! Sansa came home and acted just like normal, so I knew she was perfectly comfortable and that says a lot for me. Would use Claire again for sure!”
About: Hi! Right now I currently dog sit for two dogs and I’ve had pets my whole life. I’ve had 4 dogs at one time with 2 cats. I love being around animals and have experience in watching dogs. I currently live in an apartment so I do not currently live with any animals. I have volunteered many times at the animals shelter by my home. I currently have a part time job so I can definitely fit watching pets into my schedule. I understand the need for care and am willing to try to fit your pet into my schedule I would provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for the pet. I would make sure the pet has water and food at all times. I would make sure the pet also takes all the medications if needed. Depending on the pets needs I would make sure there is time for exercise and play. For my home I would make sure the pet has a clean and safe environment. For the pet owners homes I would make sure to follow all instructions whether it’s feeding and medication instructions or behavioral techniques. I would make sure the animal is able to build trust and a good bond to make sure the pet is comfortable under my care.
“The absolute best!!! Sent me pictures every day and made my baby feel so welcome❤️❤️❤️”
“I had never used an online pet sitting service before. I was on a waiting list for two boarding kennels. Went out of town for the weekend and Cher was very accommodating. She seems like a genuine pet lover. She had two smaller dogs that my small Pomeranian got along with well. She sent update photos of Cody and responded quickly to update requests. I was totally satisfied with her services and would let her watch Cody again and will be utilizing her services again in the future. Cody’s temperament when back home was normal and not like the usual shyness after a traditional kennel. I know he got play time with other dogs and did not have fear/separation anxiety with Cher and her small dogs. Thank you Cher. I am totally satisfied with the experience.”
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Jeanne H.
“I would gladly take my dog Ellie to Jeanne again! I was a little nervous and Jeanne was so kind and helped make me feel better about leaving her. She sent morning and nightly updates as well as pictures throughout the day. She treated Ellie like her own and Ellie had a great time! 10/10 service ?”
Todd G.Star Sitter
“Got photos and text on how my girl was doing every day. She was happy and relaxed when we got home. Obviously had been well cared for and had lots of attention.”
Matt T.
“Absolutely amazing, he took great care of the dogs and updated us regularly. Any questions were easily answered and any problems we were immediately notified. Would definitely recommend him as a sitter.”
Joni N.Star Sitter
“Joni was absolutely wonderful. She sent regular updates and pics. Rabbit (our dog) was treated like a king. Overall a great experience for our first time. Highly recommend Joni and will be returning in the future.,”
Edward M.Star Sitter
“This was a great experience for our dog! The fact that he was in a home setting versus a kennel situation was excellent. We had no worries that Charley was being well cared for. Ed hies way beyond what we had hoped for. We will definitely use him again!”
Debashish K.
“Kumar took such good care of my dog! He was gentle, kind, fed him with very specific instructions and made my dog feel at home in his apartment. He sent photos and updates daily. I would highly recommend him as a dog sitter!”
Martha H.Star Sitter
“Martha was very personable in our arrangement. She sent several messages to let us know how our Gabbi was doing. We've got a real spoiled dog and she wasn't used to being away, but Martha allowed her to sleep with her to keep her calm. That was much appreciated.”
Shannon O.
“Shannon did a great job taking care of my George, who came back perfectly happy and healthy. Received lots of updates and know she played outside and had a good time.”
Jennifer B.Star Sitter
“Jennifer was amazing with our two 1 year old pups. She is great at reading dog behavior and even helped train them a bit while they stayed. She kept in touch and sent pictures while we were gone too. She was very responsive to all my messages and concerns. She really did care for them like we would have! They also made friends with a few of her dogs. She was amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter or trainer with experience!”
larisa p.Star Sitter
“Larisa is so so sweet! She cares so much for the dogs and is always willing to work with you and the dogs to provide a great visit. Highly recommend.”
Jennifer P.
“Jennifer and her family are fantastic! So happy, kind and take wonderful care of my senior dog. Jennifer’s communication is excellent! I received updates and pictures daily. My dog felt right at home and lives her best life at Jennifer’s house. Thank you! :)”
Wendy S.
“Murdock had an absolute blast with Wendy and the boys! He has slept like a rock since he has returned home. He is looking forward to his next stay!”
Ashley L.Star Sitter
“Ashley was so accommodating and kind to our Riza! We got constant updates and cute photos of our puppy living her best life. Will definitely be asking for Red in the future!!”
Mariah & Max S.
“Hutch received fantastic care from Mariah and Max and definitely made a couple of new 4-legged friends during his stay. They were also very friendly and very flexible when it came to drop-off/pick-up times, which I greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!”
Christin H.
“Christin was great, super friendly and accommodating! She has the most adorable puppy that kept my dog entertained. She has a nice large yard for the dogs to play in. My dog had such a blast!”
Claire K.
“Claire did great with Sansa. She was accommodating for us, took great care of our dog, and sent us updates and pictures as well! Sansa came home and acted just like normal, so I knew she was perfectly comfortable and that says a lot for me. Would use Claire again for sure!”
Ava L.
About: Hi! Right now I currently dog sit for two dogs and I’ve had pets my whole life. I’ve had 4 dogs at one time with 2 cats. I love being around animals and have experience in watching dogs. I currently live in an apartment so I do not currently live with any animals. I have volunteered many times at the animals shelter by my home. I currently have a part time job so I can definitely fit watching pets into my schedule. I understand the need for care and am willing to try to fit your pet into my schedule I would provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for the pet. I would make sure the pet has water and food at all times. I would make sure the pet also takes all the medications if needed. Depending on the pets needs I would make sure there is time for exercise and play. For my home I would make sure the pet has a clean and safe environment. For the pet owners homes I would make sure to follow all instructions whether it’s feeding and medication instructions or behavioral techniques. I would make sure the animal is able to build trust and a good bond to make sure the pet is comfortable under my care.
Michelle G.
“The absolute best!!! Sent me pictures every day and made my baby feel so welcome❤️❤️❤️”
Cher D.Star Sitter
“I had never used an online pet sitting service before. I was on a waiting list for two boarding kennels. Went out of town for the weekend and Cher was very accommodating. She seems like a genuine pet lover. She had two smaller dogs that my small Pomeranian got along with well. She sent update photos of Cody and responded quickly to update requests. I was totally satisfied with her services and would let her watch Cody again and will be utilizing her services again in the future. Cody’s temperament when back home was normal and not like the usual shyness after a traditional kennel. I know he got play time with other dogs and did not have fear/separation anxiety with Cher and her small dogs. Thank you Cher. I am totally satisfied with the experience.”
Izy G.
“Izy came through at the last minute when I couldn't find anyone else to take care of my dog, and took really good care of her”
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As of Jul 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Ithaca is $35 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $245. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Ithaca dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26to as high as $36 per night.
As of Jul 2025, 30 sitters provided dog boarding in Ithaca. 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, 94% of Ithaca dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 14 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 Ithaca.
Rover makes it easy to find Ithaca 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 30 dog boarding sitters in Ithaca on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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