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Sitter Profile Image: Karina I.
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Karina I.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920

“Karina spent a full week caring for my dog J. They were a great fit together .. and I was very pleased with how much she enjoyed her time with him. Abundant communication throughout each day: pictures, videos, and notes about activities, and how he was adjusting. It was a great comfort to know he was being well cared for, and given so much positive attention & love. Truly above and beyond my expectations. I am sure J is looking forward to seeing Karina again.!!”

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Stuart P.
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Stan & Barbara S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Morristown, NJ, 07960

“Stan and Barbara were wonderful! Our dog felt comfortable right away and we could see how happy he was in all the pictures they sent us. I wouldn’t hesitate to leave Cooper with them again. We are very grateful we found them.”

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Julissa A.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

“Julissa and her sister took great care of sparky. He came up tired and had a great time playing with them. They also sent pictures of him. I would highly recommend them to anyone.”

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Paul C.
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$69
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Morristown, NJ, 07960

“Paul is excellent! Dunley is a 5-year-old lab/cattle dog with high energy. Paul made sure Dunley got enough exercise, walks, and plenty of fetch. He came back happy. I will definitely use Paul again!”

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Karen S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

“Karen was a star! Sent pictures and updates regularly and clearly put my anxious pup at ease. Gus loved her!”

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Charlene V.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
9 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Dunellen, NJ, 08812

“Charlene took great care of my Zoey! After a successful daycare session and trial overnight, I was at ease leaving Zoey with her for an extended period. She loves playing in her yard with her dog, Jack! Charlene made sure Zoey was comforted during the fireworks on the 4th and continued monitoring her for any signs of distress. She also tolerated Zoey digging in her garden (sorry!). Zoey loves being there and looks forward to going back! I highly recommend Charlene!!”

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Karen L.
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Margarita G.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 121 reviews
67 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Plainfield, NJ, 07060

“Margarita is a wonderful pet sitter as well as a kind and thoughtful person! Cody stayed with her for four days and I got multiple pictures and videos of him enjoying his stay. Margarita was great about communicating and so accommodating when our flight was delayed getting in and I had to do a late night pick up. Highly recommend!”

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Ekaterina N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 209 reviews
64 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

“She is so communicative, kind, and always responsive. And she really treated my frenchie like he was her own. I really appreciate that because he needs a lot of attention haha. I felt like a family member was taking care of my frenchie and that is the best feeling in the world. Thank you! I highly recommend :)”

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Ronit T.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Bridgewater, NJ, 08807

“Ronit was amazing!! She provided consistent feedback and photos from our dog’s stay with her. Such a warm and welcoming home. She’s so friendly and took great care of our baby!!”

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Shaun S.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 51 reviews
18 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Madison, NJ, 07940

“Shaun and his family were an amazing host! He took very good care of our dog, taking her on daily walks, playing with her and sending frequent updates and pictures. We highly recommend Shaun and will look for him in the future.”

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Anny C.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
7 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07063

“Anny was amazing with Jack! Great communication, lots of pictures and videos, and very accommodating. She gave him his medication and even cooked him rice when he had an upset stomach. She truly went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for. We would definitely book with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Bonnie L.
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Bonnie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

“This was the first time since my boys were born in 2018 that they were dogsat by anyone else other than family and it was perfect. Bonnie and her family were fantastic. They kept my boys comfortable while I was away for a week and kept in constant touch to give updates and adorable photos so I could see how they were doing throughout the day. 100% would rebook in the future. Thanks Bonnie and Yee!”

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Lisa & Albert K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 168 reviews
64 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

“Couldn’t be happier with the care Bean received while we were away! Bean is a senior dog who requires daily medications and a little extra attention, and Lisa took care of her with so much compassion and professionalism. She kept me updated every day, which gave me total peace of mind while we were on vacation. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring dog sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Bhavani V.
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Bhavani V.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 146 reviews
37 repeat clients
3 years of experience
EDISON, NJ, 08820

“It was a wonderful experience leaving my puppy, Leo, with Bhavani. She took such great care of him, and I could tell he was happy and well-looked-after.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaclynn J.
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$99
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
32 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Morristown, NJ, 07960

“Brutus is my 7 year old Pit Terrier rescue . To fully encapsulate the experience he had staying with Jaclyn, I will need to describe Brutus a bit more. Brutus is very people centric. He not only requires constant attention and affection, he almost demands it. He is extremely kind and loving and often misunderstood by his appearance. He can be extremely stubborn, as is common with pits. I brought Brutus to Jaclyn for an introduction... It went very well. I then decided to leave Brutus for a few days as I traveled. It is also important to know that Brutus just came out of ear surgery, so at that time he required some medical attention, as well as extra care. The surgery and the medication, and the care weren't a problem for Jaclyn. Brutus and his stubbornness, was not a problem for Jaclyn . Brutus being afraid of thunderstorms, and his need for constant affection... also not a problem for Jaclyn . Jaclyn did an exceptional job of taking care of Brutus, showing him love and affection, and it showed when I picked him up. I received frequent updates and photos on his condition and care. Jaclyn was also extremely flexible with my change in travel, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with her and her husband. After trying many other options for Brutus ... I can definitively say I have found Brutus his permanent caregiver. My family and I are extremely appreciative for the love, care, and attention Jaclyn and her husband have given to Brutus. Thank you so much and we will see you soon!”

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Caroline D.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

“Caroline was amazing at keeping me up to date with photos and videos of my dog’s stay. Her family made Harper feel welcomed, loved and super comfortable. I highly recommend her !!”

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Nikki & Ricardo A.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 592 reviews
243 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Piscataway, NJ, 08854

“This was the best choice we could have ever made. The back yard is bigger than some dog parks. Our dog, Darby, just fit right in. Nikki and Rick were so kind and helpful. You could tell from the pictures they sent to my phone that they were involved with Darby. Rick even taught Darby to fetch. If we are ever down this way again, there is no other place we will even consider. We are so grateful to have found Nikki and Rick through Rover.com. ”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer C.
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Jennifer C.
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$63
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Summit, NJ, 07901

“Jen was super flexible on drop-off & pick up times & extended schedule. She was proactive in sending photos of my dog from walks & generous in using extra dog booties on my dogs paws to keep him cleaner. Last minute I had some probiotics & med to give my dog & she was ok with that too! I would definitely be confortable leaving my fur baby with Jen & highly recommend her.”

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Inna S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Short Hills, NJ, 07078

“Inna took amazing care of my dog while I was away. She would send me update pictures unprompted and my dog absolutely loved staying with her and her family. I highly recommend Inna to take care of your pets. =)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie M.
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Stephanie M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Franklin Township, NJ, 08873

“Stephanie was awesome!! I will definitely be using her again in the future. She was very caring and sent pictures and updates everyday. I highly recommend her!!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mallika is wonderful. She took the time to meet Dolly before her week long stay. She asked all the right questions about Dolly and her care. And she kept me informed with photos throughout Dolly's stay. Mallika is a wonderful caregiver of our four-legged family members.

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Meg M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karina was fantastic! She took great care of our dog Cooper, showing him a lot of love and attention. As did her kids. She was very responsive to us, and sent us updates every day along with multiple pictures. We plan to use her again in the future, and would highly recommend her.

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Mark A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlyn was great! She gave us frequent updates and kept our high energy doodle very busy. He came home tired which is no small feat! Highly recommend!

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J D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience with Areli. Our pup had a great time running around in her fenced in yard and she sent lots of updates. Highly recommend

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Matt M.
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As of November 2026, there are 12,706 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Lyons. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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.

94% of sitters in Lyons 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 Lyons 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 Lyons.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Lyons. On Rover:

  • 84% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Lyons 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 NJ 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.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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