Dog Boarding Makakilo
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“Mango absolutely adored Jessica and her family - the love and care they showed him was purr-fectly evident in his eagerness to return! I'm thoroughly impressed with the top-notch care and warm family atmosphere they provided, and I highly recommend Jessica's services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet caregiver.”
“I would definitely recommend Miho for dog boarding. She took care of our bernedoodle like her own. She constantly gives updates and photos/videos. Our little pup looks so happy and taken cared of during his stay.”
“Another wonderful stay with Yiye & Ta. Bella felt at home. They kept us informed and updated with pictures and videos of Bella. She looked so happy. We can tell how much love she received from Yiye & Ta.”
“It’s never easy leaving your fur baby with someone new but, Maddy made Bella feel like family which made this transition so much easier. Maddy is a wonderful dog whisperer and a great fur babysitter. HIGHLY RECOMMEND thank you so much for a wonderful experience.”
“This is my first experience with using Rover, and I guess I started with the one at the top of the list. Stacy was more than what I was looking for. She continually kept sending me pictures of my dog and letting me know how he's doing. My dog Happy hesitated to leave because he had so much fun with Stacy's dogs and family. I would highly recommend her to anybody who has a dog that wants to have that tender, loving care. Congressman Bill Sarpalius.”
“We had a great experience with Vanessa! She took wonderful care of Boba and gave us peace of mind while we were away. It’s clear her family genuinely cares about animals, and we really appreciated their reliability and attention to detail. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their pets, and we would happily book with them again!”
“Tanya was so great! I really appreciated that Tanya wasn't to afraid to ask questions or tell us if something went wrong with our dogs stay. Plus she sent videos and photos of our dog every day. Highly recommend! We will have our dog stay with Tanya again.”
“My Cinnamon was in great hands with Simeon. This was our first time leaving my fur baby with anyone but Simeon was a great fit and available during the time I needed especially for the holiday. He communicated everyday and was very open to doing a meet and greet a few days before I travel. Upon coming back , I ran into an issue with my car therefore he was very understanding , patient and helpful, so I really appreciate this. Cinnamon enjoyed his time with his friends at Simeon’s place. I saw the small improvement in my fur baby like just going into his crate on his own. I felt assured with Simeon and will definitely be booking again in the future.”
“Christine provided an amazing blend of professionalism and genuine thoughtful care for my beloved fur baby. She was knowledgable and forthcoming about her own pets' personalities and ability to incorporate Kala into their home. Her daily pics, videos, and commentary let me know how Kala was truly doing and what they were doing for her to have the best experience away from us. It wasn't just "fluff" it was genuine care and concern for Kala's wellbeing and our piece of mind. I without hesitation would provide the highest of recommendation for her providing the best of care.”
“Tracey and her mother, Yuet, are great boarders. I was new to Rover and they were very responsive, advised me on what to pack and sent several pictures every day. Our dog was treated as their own pet with access to their home. Ozzie had fun with playing with their small dog. Their set up has a dedicated space indoor & outdoor to play and potty. I would definitely hire them again as I didn't have to worry at all. Thanks Tracey!”
“Kelly was amazing! From the start of the process she made us feel comfortable and made it so easy to book with her. She made sure our Perla felt comfortable and loved. We received pictures and updates daily. Definitely will use her again!”
“Kaitlyn was great. She took in Bree with just a few days notice and Bree enjoyed herself. Kaitlyn is energetic and took Bree on daily walks (long) and that was important to me. As a pit-mix they need to be walked so they can sniff everything. Kaitlyn followed my lead on using the snacks in the puzzle toys to break up the boredom that Pit's can get if not stimulated. She was a great dog-sitter.”
“I wss blessed enough to have chosen Devena and her family to watch over our dog for a week. Easy to communicate with and I could tell that our dog was very comfortable and happy with them. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend 🤙🏽”
“She took really good care of Spoofy and always kept me updated. She kept his best interest in mind and made sure that he was very happy the whole time. Thank you for making Spoofy feel at home!”
“Shandri and Thomas were absolutely amazing with our dog, Bella! They took such great care of her and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. They checked in with us every day, sent lots of pictures and updates, and it was obvious Bella was happy, comfortable, and getting plenty of love and attention. Their communication, kindness, and reliability were outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for better sitters and would absolutely trust them with Bella again. Highly recommend Shandri and Thomas to anyone looking for caring and dependable pet sitters!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for my weekend trip! She was absolutely outstanding professional, dependable, attentive, and genuinely caring. Knowing Ziggy was in such good hands gave me peace of mind while I was away. Her kindness and dedication truly stood out, and I appreciated the care she provided. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional sitter!”
About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life as I grew up with small breeds and now have two of my own huskies. I’ve had four dogs at once before (german shepherds). I have also owned two cats. I’ve trained three of my dogs since they were puppies. I absolutely adore animals and there’s no better experience than loving your fur babies as if they were your children. That is the type of care I can provide for your fur babies. I am teacher so Monday through Friday I get home around 4pm and stay home for the rest of the day. Saturday and Sunday and I am very flexible. Feel free to message me with any questions. I have a fenced patio and two friendly dogs to play with your fur babies. If your pet needs to be crated, that can be accommodated. While I am home, all pets can hang out with me and have free roam of my house. I also live directly across from a park to go on walks and play. The beach is within 5 minutes and I would gladly take them there if requested.
“Colleen was so easy to communicate with and genuinely cared about our pup Soju while we were away for 3 weeks. Every other day she would send updated photos and kept us updated on how she was doing. I felt super comfortable knowing Soju was in good hands. Thank you Colleen! Soju misses her friends already!”
“Abbi took great care of my Alaska. We could definitely tell she was loved during her stay. If the time ever comes I’ll definitely come back to her to take care of my pup.”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Makakilo
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for my weekend trip! She was absolutely outstanding professional, dependable, attentive, and genuinely caring. Knowing Ziggy was in such good hands gave me peace of mind while I was away. Her kindness and dedication truly stood out, and I appreciated the care she provided. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional sitter!
Been taking my dog Makana to Ines since 2023. He absolutely adores her and sometimes I think he likes her better than me lol. Shes so attentive to him, goes on walks, has play time and is so knowledgeable of dogs. She has prior experience with behavior training and has helped Makana with all types of training. He usually goes to her house and stays, the longest has been for two weeks. I even needed her once to go to my house to pick him up(needed to leave the island), I trusted her with my key and she locked up and picked him up for me. There was also a time where he wasn’t feeling well and I think had some allergies. She kept me updated and even suggested a few things to help him feel better. I know he’s in good hands! If you’d like to ask me questions as a reference for Ines. Please reach out to her and she can connect you to me.
Excellent experience. I wasn't worried one bit after dropping Haukea off. Jessica was professional, sent cute pictures (not an overwhelming amount of photos) and communicated well! Haukea had a GREAT time! I highly recommend Jessica and will definately use her in the future.
Our dogs had a long stay with Angela as their first experience and I was so thankful that she was so responsive and providing updates and pictures on their stay. We had a meet and greet prior to boarding and Angela even set up a meet and greet with another dog that was going to be there at the same time for a few days. That was a great first impression and I knew she would provide great care to our babies. Thanks again for the great stay!
Rachel watched my Husky pup Koda for two weeks, and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter. She was absolutely amazing with Koda the entire time — incredibly sweet, dependable, and clearly treated him like one of her own. Koda was happy, comfortable, and well cared for, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She kept me updated, was easy to communicate with, and handled all of his puppy energy wonderfully. I would absolutely trust her with Koda again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!
Mia is an awesome sitter we have used multiple times to watch our two girls. We are are very comfortable with Mia and her family. Much mahalo to Mia for her help over the years, which helped us to enjoy and relax on trips knowing our fur-babies were in Mia's excellent care.
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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.
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.
Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise 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 Makakilo 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 Makakilo.
<b>Tip:</b> 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 Makakilo 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 HI 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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