Dog Boarding in Melrose
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“I was thrilled with the level of care my dog, Charlie, received with Luciana. The whole experience was delightful and it was a very happy and positive experience for everyone involved. Luciana is a person who is, quite clearly, very skilled at caring for dogs. A+”
“Ann and her husband took incredible care of our dog. She sent updates and photos regularly while we were away. She was also very accommodating with the drop off and pick up schedule, and was able to accommodate a last minute schedule change. It’s clear that Ann and her husband are dog lovers and go and beyond in their care. We will definitely use them again!”
“Yesika was a fantastic dog parent for Boeing during our 2-week trip away. She was very attentive, looked after him so well, and took care of him when he was afraid of the fireworks. Thank you!”
“Cannot recommend Oana and Oliver highly enough! They are experienced and thoughtful pet caregivers and I feel completely at ease leaving my geriatric pooch in the their loving care :)”
“It was our first time boarding on Rover and Vanessa provided a great experience! The process was smooth from booking to pickup, and Vanessa sent plenty of photos and updates so we knew how our pup was doing the entire time. Would recommend!”
“Liz was outstanding! She really cared and connected With Ace and Flynn. She shared their adventures and made great observations about them. I really felt so comfortable leaving them in her care! Highly recommend!”
“Akhil was great with our dog. He frequently shared photos of Romeo investigating the yard, lounging on the couch and eating. Romeo had a great time and returned home even more spoiled than usual. Highly recommend!”
“Linda was so kind and sweet withy dog. She sent updates and pictures. She has a great dog-friendly couch my dog loved, and she got non-skid mats to make sure my dog was comfortable. My dog is elderly so can either be sleepy and peaceful or need a little extra TLC, and Linda took great care of her. She was attentive to my dog’s needs, health, and comfort. I would be happy to trust Linda with my dog’s care again!”
“We can't thank Lori G. enough for taking care of our precious pups while we were on vacation! Lori provided frequent updates including multiple pictures and videos which made us feel connected to our pups while away! She kept our pups active by bringing them on walks and played with them inside and outside her home in her fenced in back yard! Lori G. is a wonderful person with a special love for dogs, and quite evident that our pups were more than well cared for!!! We most certainly will have Lori G. take care of our pups again!!! Thank you so much Lori G. (:-)”
“Belinda was wonderful with our furbaby and sent us an update each day. She was very accessible by text and easy to communicate with. Our dog got along well with her dog, Sloane, who is a sweetie. Also, she has the perfect fenced in yard for the dogs to play! We will certainly work with Belinda again!”
“Aurora took our dog for his first rover experience. She was very communicative and sent pictures of my happy pup. She eased our fears of leaving him with a new family. We'd love to utilize her again if the need arises!”
“March took great care of my dog, Hatley!! He took him for walks on wooded trails and sent picture updates. Hatley looked very comfortable and happy at his house. Thanks, March!”
“As usual, Gienna was wonderful, providing great care for Wagner. We got daily updates with photos and videos. Wagner clearly loves staying with Gienna and really bonded with Maggie. We feel really confident leaving Wagner with Gienna and have already booked more stays!”
“Martha was so good with my dog who had never been to a sitter before. She sent me numerous pictures and videos. My dog is anxious and he appeared to be relaxed the entire time. I’m so grateful to Martha. My dog is going back to Martha for a longer stay and I know he will be in good hands!”
“We left our 1.5-year-old Sheltie with Betsy for a long weekend and she was fantastic! Betsy responded quickly to questions, took our notes/suggestions into account during the visit, and sent us updates/pictures throughout the visit. Our dog came home happy, sleepy, and of course healthy!”
“Thank you for taking care of Theo again! Theo always runs right into Elliot and Jo’s house and heads straight for the dog toys. I know I can leave him and he’ll feel right at home.”
“Yang kept updating me with pictures and videos. My dog loved her family and was well taken care of. He got to go for a long walk around the lake. We will ask her again whenever we are away.”
“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.”
Over 859 pet parents in Melrose have booked dog boarding
Melrose dog parents share their Rover experiences
Left Reggie while we were overseas and was 100% confident that he was in good hands and having a good time. He's can be kind of hesitant, but Belinda was in tune with him and very aware of how he and the other dogs interacted with one another, and she genuinely seems to really like having the pups around. Her house is a great setup, with a fenced in yard and lots of space indoors for multiple dogs to be there at the same time. Will absolutely leave Reg with her again!
Heather took great care of my goldendoodle (Riva) for a weekend. Heather was very communicative and shared pictures and updates throughout the stay, and it was comforting to see Riva looking so relaxed and at home. She seemed to fit right into Heather's family! I would definitely recommend Heather to others.
Monali is amazing and took good care of my dog Maple. She walked my dog, brought my dog to park, prepared lick matt with banana and peanut butter, even bathed my dog(my dog is 50lbs a d have double coat, so lots of lots of work). She is absolutely 💯 I can tell my dog loves her so much
Everything went absolutely wonderfully with Olivia and Adam. We left our dog Chelsie with them for a long stay of about 2.5 weeks, and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Chelsie can be a bit anxious when staying with someone new, and to be honest, we were anxious too. We know all the little quirks and routines of our dog, but of course it’s impossible to explain every tiny detail ahead of time. Still, they handled everything incredibly well and made her feel comfortable very quickly. They constantly sent photos and updates, which I was extremely grateful for because it allowed us to actually relax and enjoy our trip without worrying. It was very clear from the updates that Chelsie was happy, comfortable, and having her own little vacation. At one point we joked that she might not even want to come back home after staying with them. Highly recommend them, especially if you’re nervous about leaving your dog for a longer stay.
We had such a wonderful experience with Lori watching Finn & Charlie for 5 nights!! From the moment we dropped them off, we felt completely comfortable and knew they were in great hands. Her home is warm, welcoming, and truly made the dogs feel right at home. Lori took them on numerous walks every day, has a great fenced-in backyard for safe playtime, and kept us updated with daily photos and messages which we really appreciated. Charlie also needed medication for a few days, and Lori was completely on top of it and handled everything perfectly. Most importantly, Lori is incredibly trustworthy, caring, attentive and loved our dogs like they were her own!! It gave us such peace of mind knowing our dogs were being loved and cared for so well while we were away. We would absolutely use Lori again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing pet sitter!! She’s the best!!
This was my second time leaving Brody with Cheuck and Michael. They were fantstic as always, took incredibly good care of Brody, sent me photo and video updates, and even gave us a goodie bag of pet treats to take home with us when I went to pick Brody up. I always feel very reassured leaving Brody with them - I know he'll be well looked after and happy. Definitely recommend these guys!
For the past few years, I've been so lucky to be able to trust Carol with Copper when I have to travel. She has taken such good care of him every time, keeping me updated with lots of pictures and any concerns. While this is the last time I will be able to hire Carol to dogsit, as Copper and I are moving to California, we wish we could take her with us. It's going to be hard to find someone to do nearly as good of a job! You will be very missed!
My dog had her first sleep over with Rob and his family this weekend. It went well and Callie was well cared for and got a nice amount of exercise. Rob was very patient and accommodating of Callie’s very early morning routine. Communication was excellent. It’s always a relief to know your dog is in good hands!
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Melrose is $63
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Melrose is $63 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $441. 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 $48 to as high as $89 per night.
As of Jun 2026, 3,815 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 3,815 dog boarding sitters in Melrose on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Melrose, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 87% 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.
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