Pet Boarding in Ithaca

“Hudson had a great time staying with Georgia for a week! The moment the 2 met, he was licking her which is always a great sign. Georgia was wonderful about sending photos and check in's and I knew I had nothing to worry about it. I'll definitely be booking with her again!”

Keri P.

“Monica was amazing with our dog! He came home happy, healthy, and was clearly well taken care of. He also had a great time with their dog. I will most definitely use her services again!”

Katie J.

“Kyle was great for our young blue heeler Shadow! Our dog needs time to warm up to new people, and Kyle was very comfortable with that process. Upon first meeting, Shadow growled at him and snapped at the air a bit but Kyle was not bothered and knew to ignore Shadow at first. After some time, Shadow was asking him for belly rubs. Before leaving Shadow with Kyle we arranged two visits between him and the dog to make sure they were friends. Kyle was very accommodating and happy to take that extra time out of his day. I really appreciated his willingness to do that. During their time together, Kyle sent photos and updates every day. Right away from the photos we could see that our pup was relaxed and settling into spending time with his new human friend in the house and on walks. Shadow even got to sleep in bed and sit on couches (like he does at home...) Knowing everything was OK for both of them really helped us enjoy our trip. Big thanks to Kyle!”

Cindy K.

About: I have been taking care of dogs (usually 2 at a time) for family and friends for about 7 years now. I've worked with puppies and adults, small through large breeds. I've also done some training for basic skills (especially sit and stay). I'm currently a university student who has a lot of downtime in the summer since I'm taking fewer classes. I'll have a job throughout the summer, but I'm looking to do sitting or walking from mornings to evening most days and from morning to evenings on days I won't be working. My house does not have a yard, but I do ensure the dogs I take care of will have more than enough play/outside time at dog parks and walks throughout the block. Inside the home, dogs can be anywhere or crated if needed.

“It's hard to put into words how amazing Kathy and Tim are. I think my wife said it best when she said they weren't watching our dog. They were CARING for our dog. Please do yourself a favor and stop scrolling now and book a reservation with this amazing couple. I really do believe this was the whole reason why Rover was created. To be able to leave your loved one in the care of someone who will love them just as much. We were able to enjoy our time away and receive continuous communication about our dogs stay with Kathy and Tim.”

Kimberly C.

“Tilly had a wonderful and relaxing long weekend sleepover with Kelly, who was great about staying in touch and providing photographic evidence of Tilly's good times! I definitely plan to use Kelly's services again.”

Andrew E.

“Raven was great! My pup was well taken care of and got lots of playtime. She sent me updates and cute pictures every day. Bella even got a new sweater on one of their adventures :) Very friendly and professional!”

Cali J.

“Three days before our vacation, our usual kennel had to cancel. Thank goodness for Ashley and Brian. I felt pretty comfortable on our initial discussions but have since realized that maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I really appreciated Ashley’s morning updates of pictures and how things were going. Her updates made me feel like she was getting to know my dog and he had a lot more one on one attention than he did with so many other dogs at the kennel. Nobody likes to leave their pets behind but if we have to, you want them to be well cared for. And with Ashley and Brian, he was. Thank you!!”

Melanie W.

About: I work at home so I am available most days of the week and even some weekends, and I can walk dogs daily by all the beautiful trails in the area. I've been an animal lover ever since I was a kid I tried to care for baby birds that I would find that fell out of their nests, and other little creatures in the neighborhood, and as long as I can remember my family has always owned a cat or dog for past the 10 years I have been lucky to have in my dog Benji he is a Rat Terri mixed Blue Heeler, and to every pet owner your pet is family and I want to provide that type of comfort and ease to other pet owners that have to find someone to take care of their pet even If just for a few hours or day, or even a week. I work from home every week and can fit in my schedule some pet care on weekends I don't mind having pet sleepovers my doggy Benji loves the company. I have experience as a caregiver I have taken care of people and administered medication and so forth so I'm detail oriented, and organized and can follow owners' schedules for dogs, and medication prescription instructions. I also am very alert to behavioral changes in dogs once I know the dog to be aware If the dog is not feeling well.

“Dylan was responsible and communicative. We did a meet and greet, and my dog took to him immediately. He was able to accommodate her quirks and she came home tired and happy! Would definitely recommend Dylan!”

Mackenzie S.

About: Taking care of pets has always been part of my life. I have a fenced in yard for dogs to run and play. As for walks, I have to active kids who are always willing to take a walk around. I currently work at the local school just minutes from my home. I come home middle of the day. I am home during the summer and on weekends. I have a fenced in yard and one dog who is a big baby. Dogs are allowed to lay wherever they are comfortable but can also crate if they are used to that.

“Tara provided a welcoming home environment for our older dog, Ruby. Unlike recent kennel stays, Ruby returned healthy and relaxed. I would recommend Tara as a pet sitter.”

Mary D.

“Chantal was a fantastic sitter for our puppy, who struggles with separation anxiety. She provided exceptional care, making him feel right at home and showing remarkable patience throughout his overnight stay. Her dedication and kindness were truly comforting to us. We highly recommend Chantal to anyone seeking a caring and attentive pet sitter. We're grateful for her service and will definitely seek her help again.”

Akshay M.

“Shanea is amazing! She took care of our 6 month old picky labradoodle so well. She’s like his second family and had an awesome time. I would trust her to take care of your fur babies like they were her own.”

Maryknoll G.

“We are so grateful to Maxine! She took care of our pup on short notice when we had an emergency. Archie had a great time and we were relieved he was taken care of while we were away.”

Candy H.

“Amanda was a godsend for boarding our three dogs while we were away for five days. We were anxious since it was our dogs’ first time being boarded. The pups didn’t exactly make a great first impression—let’s just say they had some settling in missteps in the first 10 minutes that had us cringing. But Amanda was amazing, brushing it off with a smile and total confidence. She knows her stuff, having worked with veterinary’s practice, and made us feel quite comfortable leaving our pups with her. She sent us daily texts and pics, which was a relief. The dogs clearly loved her, and by the time we picked them up, they were chill, happy, and obviously well-fed and exercised. We’re already looking forward to booking Amanda again.”

Margaret Y.

About: I carry poop bags & treats on me at all times. I have common vet meds memorized. I own plastic syringes. I have carriers in my car. I’m on a group text list for emergency wildlife rescue. I spend my off hours volunteering at a shelter for cats that also spays/neuters dogs. lol, hi, I’m Eli. I will care for your pet with so much patience, empathy, care, space (if needed), cuddles (if they are asking for it), or whatever is appropriate. Animals can do no wrong out of evil or malice in MOH eyes, they just need guidance and love and help! My biggest flaw as a sitter is that I tend to over communicate as a baseline — usually out of confirming their health / safety first — but I can discern what is an emergency and send summarized updates (i.e. by night or by weekend if housesitting longterm, for example.) So feel FREE to set a boundary; you can’t hurt my feelings. Just let me know how to reach you (message or call) & for what. My husband care for our cats if I need to house-sit, otherwise, this is my full-time gig lately and I absolutely love it! It’s my calling. 🥰 I leave a place better than I found it; I am highly polite and respectful and would never disrespect a client’s home; I treat it like I’m a guest on my best behavior of course!

“Beth watched our dog for over a week. She took excellent care of him and was extremely professional to work with. She had clean, comfortable amenities and was very conscientious about his needs. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for a sitter.”

Caleb B.

“Rosie was in her version of pup heaven with Teri. She could frolic in a lovely and interesting yard and cuddle to her hearts content. I knew Rosie was safe and I very much appreciated Teri's flexibility about drop off and pick up times.”

Rebecca S.

“Candyse and her family took great care of our little dog and cat for a week. She was very responsive, shared pictures occasionally and provided meaningful updates. Her home was comfortable and both animals came home happy and healthy. We will certainly book again when we get the chance.”

Nicki M.