Dog Boarding in Main-Starr Hill, Charlottesville, VA
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1. Paula C.
“Paula was amazing. I came in from out of town and arrived extremely late. She was very accommodating. I had no doubt that Caesar was in good hands.”
2. Jesse & Emily H.
“Jesse was very friendly and asked great questions to make sure our dog would be well taken care of. He sent us pictures of our pup enjoying his stay which we really appreciated.”
3. Svitlana F.
“Svitlana was great with our Border Terrier, Kimi. She sent updates and photos daily. She walked Kimi in the neighborhood and played ball with her in the yard. Kimi came home happy, so we will hire Svitlana again!”
4. Hillary D.
“Hillary was very communicative, flexible, and friendly. She was very attentive to our feeding/medicine instructions and communicated with me about what would be best. She did so much to help our dog, Marty, settle in. Marty came home happy and exhausted.”
5. Penny H.
“Penny and her family, her dogs were AMAZING and so SWEET!! My pup looked so happy when I was picking him up from her place, and he zonked out when we got back home which means he had an amazing time with her!”
6. Julie N.
“Linkin had a wonderful time with Julie and her family! I could not have asked for a better communicator, and “fill in” dog mom while I was away! Linkin was well taken care of and sooo happy! Thank you for your help!”
7. Katina M.
“Katina went above and beyond our expectations! She was very loving to our golden doodle puppy, Sam, taught him behaviors, kept in touch with us every day with a photo and message, and generally put all our worries to rest. We recommend her with no reservations!”
8. Mary R.
“Mary watched my dog Rizzo for a week and she was absolutely wonderful. Rizzo was right at home with her family and I could immediately tell from her updates that he was happy and comfortable. Her children were also wonderful with Rizzo. I highly recommend Mary for anyone looking for dog sitting! Your pet will be loved and cared for just like Rizzo.”
9. Aly B.
“Aly was great and Rory had an amazing time! She sent us lots of pictures and kept us updated on her the whole time. She was also super flexible when our flight got delayed and we had to pick her up late. All around wonderful experience!”
10. Jessica L.
“Jess was great in every way, sent photos, has fenced yard, has a warm and fuzzy lab named Morty, and was calming for our doodle. Will definitely book again.”
11. Heather N.
“Heather is super responsive and takes your pet’s needs seriously. My pup is sweet but has some anxiety issues—Heather thoughtfully supported all of his needs while providing lots of pictures and updates to ease my mind while he was under her care. Highly recommended… will definitely be booking again!”
12. Rebecca Z.
“Becca is wonderful with pets - she is caring and responsible. She watched my dog for two weeks while I was on my honeymoon while he was a puppy and was great with his schedule and getting him out for lots of walks! Would highly recommend Becca for any future jobs/walks.”
13. Jani & Paul R.
“Jani and Paul treated Leo like he was part of the family. He received so much attention and love, I’m not sure he wanted to leave! Thank you so much for giving Leo such wonderful care.”
14. Skylar R.
“Skylar was really thoughtful and sweet with my pup! She was prompt, thorough and professional with constant communication throughout the whole visit. She took the time to really get to know my dog and made her feel special! She made sure to send lots of photos and kept me up to date the entire time to ensure I was comfortable. I will definitely be booking again!”
15. Cory P.
“Cory was very kind, communicative, and kept great care of our dog. If we are ever back in the area I will absolutely reach back out to him again! Highly recommend.”
16. Hallie B.
“Hallie was incredibly caring and kind to my dog. She took him outside to play, and their cute backyard was perfect for him. She kept me updated the entire time. If I return to VA, I will definitely leave my dog with them again.”
17. Emil F.
“Emil was very flexible and accommodating over the holidays and kept Chewie happy and active. Sent pics every now and then. Would totally recommend and hope he will be available for Chewie in the future! 😊☺️”
18. Caroline D.
“Caroline took great care of our boy while we were on a long vacation! We got tons of updates and pictures and our dog seemed happy and tired when we got back.”
19. Debbie C.
“Debbie was a great caregiver for my sweet (and often anxious) doodle for almost a week. I’m so glad to have found her and her wonderful farm and haven for doggies!”
20. Caitlin M.
“This is our second time using Caitlin and her crew and they are amazing! Duke loves to go there and hang out with his poodle buddies. Thank you Caitlin!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Main-Starr Hill on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 174 sitters provided dog boarding in Main-Starr Hill. 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, 92% of Main-Starr Hill dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Main-Starr Hill have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Main-Starr Hill.
Rover makes it easy to find Main-Starr Hill 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 174 dog boarding sitters in Main-Starr Hill on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Main-Starr Hill, 90% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care 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.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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