Pet Boarding Melbourne
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Over 496 pet parents in Melbourne have booked pet boarding
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“We are so happy to have found Susan and Hadassah. This is our first time leaving our fur babies with not a family member. What we can say is Susan and Hadassah are now a part of our family. They treated our fur babies with the same kind of love and care as we do. Our fur babies were so happy all the time. Susan always kept us updated and sent us messages about them. We were at ease knowing that our fur babies were being taking care by a wonderful and caring person. Thank you so much Susan and Hadassah for being amazing. Duke and Bruce will 100% be back again.”
“Josephine took very good care of Odin and Zumi. She was very communicative and shared photos while we were away. Seamless drop-off and pick-up. I would highly recommend Josephine and would rebook again in the future.”
“I was extremely pleased with the way Darlene cared for our little dog Macchi. From the initial meet and greet through the time we picked her up after our travels, Darlene was thoughtful in her approach to integrating Macchi into her home and acquainting Macchi with her dog. The environment for the stay was well maintained and eluded a sense of calm. I would definitely book another stay for Macchi with Darlene.”
“The Best of the Best. Very good to work with. She treated Kramer with care and Kramer got along with her just fine. I will use agian in a heartbeat. Totally happy. Thank You from us to you…………👍🏻”
“Kristine was phenomenal handling my 2 corgis. She was flexible with her schedule for drop off and pick up since the weather wasn't ideal and she provided daily updates and photos. She was patient with me of my corgis as his temperament was a little grumpy with us gone. I would definitely recommend Kristine to others and use her again in the future.”
“Darcy and David were great. Harley had a great time, was well taken care of. Got to run around, play with other dogs, swim and have fun. Would definitely use them again. Harley loved them”
“Gloria is amazing! This was our first time leaving our dog with someone who wasn’t a friend or family member and she made us feel so at ease! She administered medications for our elderly dog, and sent multiple text and photo updates throughout their stay. Thank you Gloria!”
“Tonja & George are great with Benny!! They’ve watched him over 20 times in his 4 years, ranging from overnights to week long stays, and we have never had an issue. They are great with communicating and sending updates of our baby boy! Thank you!”
“Carl and Linda were absolutely wonderful pet sitters! They took exceptional care of my dog, Ginger, and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. One thing I especially appreciated was that they only care for one dog at a time, so I knew Ginger was getting their full attention in a calm, stress-free environment. They sent regular updates and photos throughout my trip, which meant so much to me and reassured me that Ginger was happy, comfortable, and being well loved. It was obvious they genuinely cared for her and treated her like one of their own. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend Carl and Linda to anyone looking for caring, trustworthy, and dependable pet sitters. Thank you both for taking such wonderful care of Ginger!”
“Aaron is my first to go to person when I am looking to board my pup. He is great with my dog and my dog feels very comfortable with him. I had my dog boarded with him multiple times now and each time my dog comes back to me happy, without any issues. He is very kind, responsive, and dedicated.”
“Another fantastic stay for our boys! Anna is so great with our guys and I feel 100% confident leaving them with her. She has a passion for animals and our guys come back exhausted, safe, and very happy!”
“I feel like I have found the perfect pet sitter. I've used a few pet sitters in the past and Debra is by far the best! She is responsible and cared for our pug as he were her own. She sent me pics and updates about him every day and she even took the time to train him something that we could definitely use. Thank you, Debra for keeping Rex in good hands while we were away.”
About: We have both had dogs and cats and cats since we were kids. We love animals and making sure they are taken care of. Large or small we love them all. We are available evening and weekends to take care of any needs for your cats or dogs. I currently have Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s off, Casey currently works most of her time from home allowing us the ability to care for animals pretty much on any schedule Between my weekends off and my wife work from home schedule we are able to provide and accommodate almost any request with one of us available to provide love, care, food, walks, and potty breaks in our fenced in backyard
“Victoria was great! She was super helpful and flexible when we needed a last minute sitter for our boy Blue. He was well taken care of and had lots of fun. Victoria is super responsive and made our dog feel at home.”
“Absolutely awesome people! I am so glad we found you! I know my boy was well taken care of while he was with y’all. So lucky to have met you guys and I can’t thank you enough!”
About: Hi! I'm Dorothy. I've always loved animals, but I've definitely become a cat person over the years. I love getting to know each cat's personality and letting them warm up to me at their own pace. Some want to play, some want to chat, and some are happiest just having a quiet person nearby—and I'm happy with all of the above. I also enjoy dog walks and drop-in visits. Spending time with animals is one of my favorite ways to unwind after work, and I love getting outside with an excited pup. Pet sitting has become a family business for us. My two teenage daughters work with me, and I love that we've been able to build something together. My oldest is 17 and has her own repeat clients, and my youngest is 15 and helps with visits and walks. Depending on schedules, you may meet one of them too. We all genuinely enjoy caring for animals, and I wouldn't trust just anyone with my clients' pets. This year we said goodbye to my sweet Shih Tzu, Gizmo, and I still think about him often. These days our house is ruled by six cats (ranging from kittens to seniors) and my youngest daughter's adorable Shih Tzu puppy, who keeps us all entertained. While I still offer boarding occasionally if it's the right fit, these days I mostly focus on cat visits, dog walks, and drop-in care. Thanks for stopping by my profile. I hope I get the chance to meet you and your pets. *Grey Cat Pet Care is our small, family-run pet sitting business on Florida's Space Coast.* Pet care is our full-time passion and a total family affair! Because my daughters and I manage our schedule together, someone is almost always home to provide love, supervision, and companionship. Our days are naturally structured around pet care—from morning yard play and neighborhood walks to afternoon cat snuggles and evening wind-down time. Your pet will seamlessly blend into our daily routine and never be short on attention or affection. Safety is our absolute top priority. When boarding in our home, dogs have full access to a spacious, completely secure, and fenced yard for supervised playtime. We introduce new dogs slowly and carefully to our puppy and five cats. Whether in our home or yours, we closely follow your specific feeding, medical, and crate routines. Our experience with shelter cats and rescue dogs means we are experts at reading animal body language to ensure every pet feels safe, relaxed, and secure.
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Melbourne is $40
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Melbourne
Joshua did an amazing job with our dog. She can be cautious around new people but he was so patient and kind at winning her over. He's truly gifted at connecting with animals and was wonderful at keeping us up to date about how she was doing. Best of all, our dog seemed happy as could be when we picked her up - I think she would be thrilled for another stay. It's never easy to leave a dog with someone new but we are so thankful for Joshua!
Shreyasi and Sam took amazing care of our dog Tater Tot! They were great at providing updates and making sure Tater was well taken care of. In addition, their dog Milo was super sweet and played great with others. I highly recommend them for all of your dog sitting/daycare needs!
Brian did a great job with our puppy, Jax. We were worried about leaving Jax since he is so young (13 weeks), but Brian made the drop-off, stay, and pickup easy. He communicated and sent updates and pictures daily. We were traveling from out-of-state, so finding someone reliable and willing to deal with a young puppy made our vacation less stressful! I recommend Brian to everyone looking for an overnight sitter for their pet. Jax stayed with Brian for 6 nights. No issues!
Scott and Angel are AMAZING dog sitters! We were so hesitant to leave our fur baby, but they made her 10-day stay so fun! They have the perfect “dog house” with two adorable dogs of their own. They sent daily pics and videos of all the fun Shyla was having! We were so happy to know that she was so well cared for while we were gone. I would give 6 stars out of 5! ❤️🐶
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Tiffany’s stay this weekend! While I was away on a quick vacation getaway, I had complete peace of mind knowing she was in such loving and caring hands. From the moment I dropped Tiffany off until the moment I picked her up, she was treated like part of the family. The level of care, affection, and attention they gave her was truly exceptional. I especially appreciated the regular updates, photos, and videos they sent throughout her stay. Seeing how happy, comfortable, and well cared for Tiffany was made my vacation so much more enjoyable and stress-free. The entire family was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely loving toward her. It was clear that Tiffany was not just being watched—she was being cared for as if she were their own dog. I am beyond grateful for the wonderful experience and the peace of mind they provided. Tiffany came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well loved. Moving forward, I will absolutely be booking all of Tiffany’s stays with them. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring, and exceptional pet sitters!
We could not do a meet and greet in advance because we are not local. We had some back and forth conversation to give both of us peace of mind that this was a good fit. I can confirm it was a great fit. Theresa appeared to be attentive to my 3 doodle mixes. She sent frequent pictures and communications. I could tell through the photos that my fur babies felt safe (i.e. sleeping on back). I would absolutely love my fur babies to visit again next time we are in the area.
I can’t say enough great things about Viviana. During our 10-day trip abroad, we felt completely at ease knowing Fiona was truly on a vacation of her own. Viviana treated her to plenty of walks, beach trips, and daily swims in her pool—our little mermaid-dog hybrid was in absolute heaven. Viviana sent us multiple photos every day, which we appreciated so much. Leaving Fiona for a long trip usually comes with some guilt, but Viviana made sure we didn’t feel an ounce of that. Fiona came home happy, well cared for, and honestly a little sad for a few days that the fun was over. We would trust Viviana again in a heartbeat and can’t recommend her enough.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Pet Boarding in Melbourne on Rover is $36.75 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .
There are 498 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Melbourne. About 94% of Melbourne sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
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.
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.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
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 FL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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