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Sitter Profile Image: Elisabeth K.
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Elisabeth K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Stroudwater, Portland, ME, 04102

“We could not ask for a better dog sitter for our good boy! Elisabeth is truly a little dog whisperer—so caring, patient, and incredibly attentive to every detail. From the moment I met her, it was clear how much she genuinely loves dogs and understands their individual personalities and needs. She keeps us updated with lots of adorable photos and makes sure our dog felt completely at home, relaxed, and loved. The fun adventures she took them on made it feel like a real doggy vacation, not just a stay. Our dog comes home happy, calm, and clearly well cared for. It gives us total peace of mind to know our pup is in such loving and capable hands. We will 100% continue to book with Elisabeth again and recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional sitter! 🐾💛”

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Hilary K.
Sitter Profile Image: Alicia G.
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Alicia G.
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
14 repeat clients
3 years of experience
North Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

“Alicia and Dave were great with Cosmo. He was very comfortable there with them and their dog, and they were great at giving him his medications. Always tough to find someone to watch these dogs with some medical issues, but they didn’t miss a beat. Loved getting the picture updates.”

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Erin K.
Sitter Profile Image: Cindy T.
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Cindy T.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
GRAY, ME, 04039

“My little Saga was a happy camper at Cindy’s during her very first time away from family, during an extended holiday stay. Saga seems to have adapted well, and befriended other dogs during her stay, which I got a glimpse of from the photos Cindy shared. Saga came home clean (Cindy gave her a bath the day before our reunion) and a little baggie of holiday treats. Thanks so much for taking such good care of Saga.”

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Julie F.
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Molly & Ricky W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“Molly was amazing! She took great care of our pup, sending lots of pics and keeping us updated along the way. Vargas came home happy and tired - exactly what we needed :)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Anne B.
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Anne B.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 98 reviews
39 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“This was our second weekend with Anne for our 6 month old Kodi. Once again, Anne did a fabulous job and provided plenty of canine pals for our pup to play with. Our pup is a very energetic and determined youngster and Anne handled her extremely well. It was an enormously successful weekend and I highly encourage you to have your pups stay with Anne.”

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Muriel H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

“Muriel took amazing care of our cat Zim! She sent us picture updates every single day. Highly recommend her (and her daughter) for pet sitting services!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ksenia K.
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Ksenia K.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 year of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

“Such a lovely experience! Our dog was so happy staying with Ksenia in her lovely home!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine D.
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Katherine D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

“Katherine did an amazing job with Boone. He was well rested and not anxious at all when I picked him up. She was very flexible and communicative during his stay. I was very happy!”

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Elizabeth O.
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Heidi A.
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$48
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 479 reviews
243 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04038

“Our dog Maisie had a great time with Heidi while we were away on vacation! Heidi was very easy to communicate with and has a wonderful space for the dogs in her care. We felt very comfortable leaving Maisie with her and appreciated the videos she shared. We would definitely work with her again!”

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Virginia M.
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Alexyss J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
7 years of experience
Falmouth, ME, 04105

“Alexyss was great with communication and availabilty with my dogs.She is clearly an animal lover and my boys did really well with her.”

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Valerie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Trisha G.
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Trisha G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
47 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Scarborough, ME, 04074

“Trisha totally saved me! I had to go away for a few days, pretty last-minute, and she saved the day. My dog really is everything to me, and I felt so reassured through my time away that he was safe and happy. She sent photos of him the whole time, and put up with his many, many quirks. Pretty sure my dog is now desperately missing her kiddos now that he’s back home with me. I would definitely recommend Trisha and her family!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathleen B.
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Kathleen B.
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$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
17 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“Katie went above and beyond with Reba! She was very responsive and accommodating and gave our dog plenty of love and attention during our stay in Portland. I would highly recommend Katie for anyone needing dog sitting services and we will definitely be reaching out to her the next time we're in the Portland area.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amie T.
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Amie T.
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$56
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“My pup Pearl had a great time with Amie and her two dogs. She came home happy, well taken care of and tired : ) I will book with her again 100%!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel T.
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Rachel T.
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

“Hank and his mom Rachel were such a blast for our dog Bode to stay with. He had a great week of playtime, couch time, and what looked like hours of dog parkour. We will absolutely be sending Bode back.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucero & Ikenna P.
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Lucero & Ikenna P.
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04102

“This was Maizy’s second visit with Dill, Ike and Lucy. It’s obvious they love dogs! Their yard makes it easy for Maizy to go out. She was up early going for walks. The pictures we received showed how happy Maizy was on her vacation! Thanks guys!”

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Doug & Karen F.
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Seth M.
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$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
11 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Scarborough, ME, 04074

“Seth was great with communication and took excellent care of our dog! We were confident that he was being well cared for. Seth did all kinds of fun outings to exercise our pet, and we will definitely try to book a stay there again soon.”

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Deborah B.
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Stefany S.
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$63
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04038

“Stefany was amazing. She accepted my last minute request and responded to all my messages very quickly. She gave me lots of updates and bonded immediately with my dog, even though he can be picky about people sometimes. Would recommend for anyone who needs a dog sitter in Maine!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth S.
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Elizabeth S.
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$75
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Yarmouth, ME, 04096

“Ziggy had such a great time with Lizzy. She took him on lots of adventures and gave us tons of updates. He came home tired and happy, it was a great fit. She was so easy to communicate with too! We will definitely book with Lizzy again!”

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Jane D.
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$90
per night
2 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

About: Caring, energetic, dog lover available to provide walks, general care and companionship either at owners home or at my place with a fenced-in yard. I have a flexible schedule when I’m in town but I travel once a month for a few days. I’m seeking arrangements that are aligned. I’d be happy to provide walks, drop in to the dog’s home to care for them or care for the dog for a half day or longer in my home. I have a fenced in yard.

Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany B.
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Tiffany B.
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
10 years of experience
East Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

About: I have cared for dogs throughout my life including my own, my family, and friends. The dogs have ranged from puppies to older adults with boarding in my home and their own. I live on the first floor of my building and there are no steps for senior dogs to have to worry about. While I do work as a teacher full time, my weekends are very open to care for dogs. I typically take a walk one to two times a day on my own through the neighborhood so adding a dog companion along would be very easy. We also have a cat who loves dogs with many dog toys of her own that she can share! I have a one bedroom apartment with no stairs so it is easily accessible for dogs of all mobility ranges and ages and I can keep an eye on them throughout the day. While we do not have a fenced in yard, we do have access to a field next door at an elementary school and neighborhoods to walk in with little car traffic.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Long Island is $65

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As of October 2026, there are 287 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Long Island. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

95% of sitters in Long Island can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Long Island home-away-from-home, 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 Long Island.

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 Long Island 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 , 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 .

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 ME 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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