Dog Boarding in McKinley, Albuquerque
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1. Holly & Robert E.

“Holly and Robert are incredible dog sitters! Their picture and comments showed me how much fun my dog had. I was a little worried that jerome would refuse to come home with us.”


2. Chad K.

“Chad was amazing with Dakota. We were skeptical at first because this was our first time having to leave our fur baby somewhere. Chad was responsive and caring. Definitely booking with him next time.”


3. Mike D.


“This was the first time in two years that Arlo was not with us. Mike welcomed us into his home and his dog Roho. A very nice environment and he listened to our instructions and concerns. He put us at ease and sent us pics that evening of Arlo. We will definitely being using Mike for Arlo in the future. I know Arlo enjoys being in their home. Thank you for all you did for Arlo. And Especially for us. we recommend Mike to anyone who is looking for someone to take care of their beloved pet.”


4. Maellen B.

“Maellen is the warmest, caring, and most attentive dog sitter we've ever had. She sent us daily updates with pictures and was very responsive anytime we had a question. We could tell our Toby was happy, safe and comfortable in Maellen's home. Not once did we worry about Toby's well being, safety or comfort and we were able to enjoy our time out of town. Toby got his daily walks, plenty of time with Maellen and we could tell that she took great care of Toby. We are looking forward to having Maellen watch Toby again. In fact, we have confirmed another booking with Maellen later in the year.”


5. Doug R.

“Doug was very easy to communicate with and took great care of my two pups while I was on a quick over-nighter out of town. Will definitely use again for any future dog-care needs while traveling!”


6. Bonni J N.

“Bonni took wonderful care of my dog, and I’d have no reservations boarding with her again. I’m very grateful that I found her! Thanks, Bonni!”


7. Onrae H.

“Onrae was great. We left Ansel with him for just over a week and it really let us relax knowing he was in good hands. He sent several updates and pictures and was always quick to respond to messages and questions. He did a great job in trying to keep a good routine for the dog, and it seemed like Ansel loved playing with the kids and having a new environment to explore! Will definitely be looking to call him again in the future for our pet care needs!”


8. Misty W.

“Once again, I was able to enjoy my time away from home knowing that Buster was with Misty. Buster loves being there with Misty, her family and her dogs. He has a lot of fun and is well taken care of. I also apprecaite the little things like photos and videos while I am away, and the special Mother's Day Card that Misty and Buster made for me. We already have another booking with Misty, and hope more will be arranged for the future. Thanks so much, Misty, for being Buster's Caretaker and friend.”


9. Joshua P.

“Joshua was great with our dogs. He has a big backyard with lots of room for play and relaxation. He was good at keeping us informed on how our dogs were doing and even sent pics. Love that he took the time to make sure our dogs got a walk daily. Will definitely use him again!”


10. Alex L.

“Alex and his wife are a saving grace for me. I was having such a hard time trying to find a sitter within my budget for a month. He was amazing with my boy! His fur babies accepted him like one if their own. He sent me pictures and videos with updates everyday while I was gone. Can’t thank him enough for taking care of ghost while I was away! I recommend him and his wife. I will be booking with him soon again.”


11. james S.

“We felt super comfortable leaving our pup in Jim's care! He is a warm and friendly person with a calm and clean home, perfect for our dog who prefers more relaxing environments. We appreciated the daily updates on how things were going.”


12. Samantha M.

“Samantha was fantastic! I had back to back trips, both of which she happily watched Shadow. She gave him his scheduled medication everyday, gave me regular updates, and was able to meet me during pick-up/drop-off. Will definitely be reaching out again for future trips!”


13. Alexandria K.

“Alexandria took lots of pictures and sent updates of Bailey. She made him part of the family and Bailey seemed like he had a great time! He can be shy and slow to warm up to new people so he most have felt really comfortable with Alexandria and her family.”


14. Jenny W.


“I am so lucky to find Jenny to take care of my baby. Jenny loves dogs and I felt comfortable and ease leaving Wolfie with her. will book again and so happy I found someone whom I trust take care of my fur baby. She sent photos of Wolfie which was so comforting when I was away. Thank you for taking such good care of her.”


15. Mereya B.


“Mereya and her family took a great care of my dog and are a loving family! I would definitely take my dog to stay with her when I travel again.”


16. Thomas & Matthew B.

“As always these gentlemen have spoiled my cat absolutely rotten! Even pulled out their own personal heating blanket for her to use.(She’s a hairless cat and gets chilly easily.) They are extremely accommodating to my last minute plans and just in general an absolute pleasure to work with! Even did some minor wound care and she looks almost completely healed! These guys are the best!”




17. Pat G.


“Pat is amazing and our fur babies enjoyed their stay with her. She was so kind and nice taking care of our dogs, sending pictures and videos of them every day. She loved dogs and she is really professional, We definitely recommend her”


18. Mike S.

“Mike is an incredible Rover and I would highly recommend him for any type of dog. Beaux had such a great time and I can’t thank you enough for watching him”


19. Courtnay W.

“Courtnay goes beyond to give great service to the doggie in her care and the owners. She was willing to meet up before our boarding so we were comfortable at drop-off. She sent updates and pictures during his stay. And even washed his bed and stuffed toys and his dishes before pick-up. Thanks for great peace of mind that our pet was being well loved so we could focus on vacation!”


20. Jamie & Patrick H.

“I have never boared my dogs before and a coworker refered me to Jamie. My two dogs had a blast with her and her whole family!! Definitely recommended her to watch your pets!!!”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in McKinley.
Rover makes it easy to find McKinley 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
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.
