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“Zwany and Leandro took absolutely fantastic care of our two dogs Cooper and Maddie! They provided us with daily updates and lots of great photos to show how great the two pups were doing. We also received really nice report cards with a summary of their stay and wonderful Polaroid photos of each pup which are now on our fridge. We will for sure be booking with them for future pet sitting!”
“Another lovely stay for our girl Mocha at Victoria's! We loved getting all the photos and videos of Mocha out with other pups. She looked so so happy in each pic, gives us great peace knowing she is also having fun and being taken care of well during our trips. Thank you, Victoria!!”
“We were so lucky to have Paul, Megan and family look after Ramsay for us. They are such a loving and welcoming family, we were able to take Ramsay over for a meet and greet, which was a great introduction! We dropped Ramsay off and knew he would be well looked after and we got lots of photos, videos and updates while we were away. It was clear when we picked Ramsay up that he was so comfortable and happy with his stay too! We couldn’t recommend their care more and I think Ramsay will be super excited to stay again in future!”
“Thank you so much for watching Harley! I could tell immediately that she felt comfortable/trusted you when I dropped her off and it made such a difference in allowing me to enjoy my trip. She’s already eaten the treat you sent her home with.”
“Eliot and his wife, Jo, were great! They asked a lot of good questions at the meet & greet and really wanted to know how to make Roscoe's stay with them as comfy and welcoming as possible. I knew he would be in good hands with responsible people. We picked up a very happy pup after his three-day stay : )”
“We are so grateful to March and his family for taking great care of Billie while we were away. March was extremely communicative and it was very clear from his messages and photos that Billie was very well cared for and happy. We’ve already booked him for our next trip!”
“This was my first time leaving my 3 month old puppy and I was so nervous. However, Kathe made me feel comfortable right away. She had such a warm energy from the moment I met her and she was immediately sweet with my little Hercules! While I was away, she gave me daily updates and pictures on how he was doing which made it so much easier for me. I would book her again and again if I could! Kathe is absolutely wonderful and so good with the pups. Hercules came back so happy, healthy, and well taken care of😊”
“Patrick was great and super responsive, sending me pictures of Albie throughout the day/ night he stayed with him. He also was thorough in making sure he understood Albie’s needs at the start of his visit, which made it even smoother. Would definitely ask him to watch Albie another time!”
“Yang has a wonderful caring family that loves animals. My dog can be scared and nervous about new people and other dogs but he loved Yang and her family. Because of my dog’s behavior, she agreed to do a trial stay. I appreciate how Yang kept me updated on how my dog is doing.”
“Aurora and her husband took great care of my pup Miley. They send me so many updates throughout the day of her stay. Miley and Maddie played so much that she came home tired and happy. I’m looking forward to Miley’s next vacation at there place. Thanks so much.”
“This was our second time booking Amanda’s boarding services - lucky us! Sammy, our 1-year-old labradoodle, was so happy to see Amanda and Nico again when he arrived for this visit. As in the past, Amanda took fabulous care of Sammy for 4 days and nights. Amanda is a great communicator, and she sent many pictures that showed all of the fun activities that Sammy enjoyed. Sammy came home happy and healthy - and tired from all of the wonderful playtime. It is incredibly reassuring to know that Amanda is on our puppy care team! Amanda is our go-to person for boarding, and we certainly will use her services again.”
“Excellent! Lisette was friendly, flexible and did a wonderful job with my chis. My older Chi has special needs and she was very accommodating. One of the pics she took is a favorite now. They came back healthy and happy.”
“Martha was wonderful during Eticin's first stay with her. He was shy at the beginning but when I was picking him up he was super comfortable at her house. She took wonderful care of him and provided daily pictures and videos through out his stay. We would definitely like to work with her again.”
“We had the most amazing experience with Jackie. This was our first time using Rover and we felt so confident that our pup was in the best of hands. Jackie has a lot of experience fostering dogs of all kinds so had no problem dealing with our high energy pup! We got daily photo updates and when we went to pick Sox up he wasn't quite ready to leave her grassy backyard....once home he slept all day from all the fun he had. Highly recommend to anyone in the Boston area looking for a boarder.”
“Debbee is amazing. Bear felt at home immediately, I was kept in the loop at all times and I never felt nervous leaving my lovely big Berner with her. Such a relief to find such a kind home!”
“Rob is just wonderful with our nearly 12 y/o dog! Our Simba just loves seeing Rob and his entire family, both the walks and the cuddle time on the sofa. We don’t leave Simba behind often but when we do, we hope Rob is available.”
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Zwany & Leandro C.
“Zwany and Leandro took absolutely fantastic care of our two dogs Cooper and Maddie! They provided us with daily updates and lots of great photos to show how great the two pups were doing. We also received really nice report cards with a summary of their stay and wonderful Polaroid photos of each pup which are now on our fridge. We will for sure be booking with them for future pet sitting!”
Victoria B.Star Sitter
“Another lovely stay for our girl Mocha at Victoria's! We loved getting all the photos and videos of Mocha out with other pups. She looked so so happy in each pic, gives us great peace knowing she is also having fun and being taken care of well during our trips. Thank you, Victoria!!”
Paul & Megan M.
“We were so lucky to have Paul, Megan and family look after Ramsay for us. They are such a loving and welcoming family, we were able to take Ramsay over for a meet and greet, which was a great introduction! We dropped Ramsay off and knew he would be well looked after and we got lots of photos, videos and updates while we were away. It was clear when we picked Ramsay up that he was so comfortable and happy with his stay too! We couldn’t recommend their care more and I think Ramsay will be super excited to stay again in future!”
Jeongeun J.Star Sitter
“Jeongeun took great care of our Oreo. She sent me many pictures and videos too!”
Todd V.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much for watching Harley! I could tell immediately that she felt comfortable/trusted you when I dropped her off and it made such a difference in allowing me to enjoy my trip. She’s already eaten the treat you sent her home with.”
Mike R.Star Sitter
“Mike couldn’t be more pleasant or courteous and my small dog was happy and well and seemed to have enjoyed his weekend. I will certainly use Mike’s services again.”
Elliot C.Star Sitter
“Eliot and his wife, Jo, were great! They asked a lot of good questions at the meet & greet and really wanted to know how to make Roscoe's stay with them as comfy and welcoming as possible. I knew he would be in good hands with responsible people. We picked up a very happy pup after his three-day stay : )”
March A.
“We are so grateful to March and his family for taking great care of Billie while we were away. March was extremely communicative and it was very clear from his messages and photos that Billie was very well cared for and happy. We’ve already booked him for our next trip!”
Chanel K.Star Sitter
“Chanel was amazing with Bodie, she took great care of him, kept me updated with what they were doing as well! I will definitely work with her again!”
Kathe E.
“This was my first time leaving my 3 month old puppy and I was so nervous. However, Kathe made me feel comfortable right away. She had such a warm energy from the moment I met her and she was immediately sweet with my little Hercules! While I was away, she gave me daily updates and pictures on how he was doing which made it so much easier for me. I would book her again and again if I could! Kathe is absolutely wonderful and so good with the pups. Hercules came back so happy, healthy, and well taken care of😊”
Patrick G.Star Sitter
“Patrick was great and super responsive, sending me pictures of Albie throughout the day/ night he stayed with him. He also was thorough in making sure he understood Albie’s needs at the start of his visit, which made it even smoother. Would definitely ask him to watch Albie another time!”
Yang S.
“Yang has a wonderful caring family that loves animals. My dog can be scared and nervous about new people and other dogs but he loved Yang and her family. Because of my dog’s behavior, she agreed to do a trial stay. I appreciate how Yang kept me updated on how my dog is doing.”
Aurora C.Star Sitter
“Aurora and her husband took great care of my pup Miley. They send me so many updates throughout the day of her stay. Miley and Maddie played so much that she came home tired and happy. I’m looking forward to Miley’s next vacation at there place. Thanks so much.”
Amanda Leigh I.
“This was our second time booking Amanda’s boarding services - lucky us! Sammy, our 1-year-old labradoodle, was so happy to see Amanda and Nico again when he arrived for this visit. As in the past, Amanda took fabulous care of Sammy for 4 days and nights. Amanda is a great communicator, and she sent many pictures that showed all of the fun activities that Sammy enjoyed. Sammy came home happy and healthy - and tired from all of the wonderful playtime. It is incredibly reassuring to know that Amanda is on our puppy care team! Amanda is our go-to person for boarding, and we certainly will use her services again.”
Lissette A.Star Sitter
“Excellent! Lisette was friendly, flexible and did a wonderful job with my chis. My older Chi has special needs and she was very accommodating. One of the pics she took is a favorite now. They came back healthy and happy.”
Martha I.Star Sitter
“Martha was wonderful during Eticin's first stay with her. He was shy at the beginning but when I was picking him up he was super comfortable at her house. She took wonderful care of him and provided daily pictures and videos through out his stay. We would definitely like to work with her again.”
Rose B.Star Sitter
“Rose was extremely helpful and professional. It was very pleasant to work with her. Felt like June was in really great hands. Would 100% recommend her!!”
Jackie M.
“We had the most amazing experience with Jackie. This was our first time using Rover and we felt so confident that our pup was in the best of hands. Jackie has a lot of experience fostering dogs of all kinds so had no problem dealing with our high energy pup! We got daily photo updates and when we went to pick Sox up he wasn't quite ready to leave her grassy backyard....once home he slept all day from all the fun he had. Highly recommend to anyone in the Boston area looking for a boarder.”
Debbee C.Star Sitter
“Debbee is amazing. Bear felt at home immediately, I was kept in the loop at all times and I never felt nervous leaving my lovely big Berner with her. Such a relief to find such a kind home!”
Rob W.Star Sitter
“Rob is just wonderful with our nearly 12 y/o dog! Our Simba just loves seeing Rob and his entire family, both the walks and the cuddle time on the sofa. We don’t leave Simba behind often but when we do, we hope Rob is available.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Melrose is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Melrose dog boarding rates can be found as low as $45 to as high as $83 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 3,693 sitters provided dog boarding in Melrose. 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, 91% of Melrose dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Melrose have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Melrose.
Rover makes it easy to find Melrose 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 3,693 dog boarding sitters in Melrose on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Melrose, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 88% 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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