Dog Boarding Melrose
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“Alice and Ethan were amazing with my dog Sully! They took so many pictures and I can see how much attention he was getting! He got to go all over with them and explore new neighborhoods which he loves to do. I will definitely be using them again in the future!”
“Alanis and Marco are by far the best dog sitters I have come across on the Rover app. Gigi and I absolutely love them and I will only use them anytime I have to leave Gigi.”
“Jialarie was a delight and a great sitter for my pup. I can tell he had a wonderful time and have ample time to release his playful energy. She was responsive and provided pictures and clear communication. I will be booking again in the future.”
“It was our first time using Rover and leaving our pup and we’re so glad we choose Bridget! We were just around the corner from her and it’s a plus that she has a pup of her own, Dior, to keep our little guy company. She sent daily updates, including pictures, of our little guy and he came home happy and healthy. We will definitely continue to use Bridget to help care for our little guy Marty!”
“Euitae was the best dog sitter I’ve ever had. Euitae was responsive and so so attentive and caring for my senior guy, Jack, taking Jack for lots of walks and adventures in the park, and even a dog café where Jack got to make new friends. I’m so incredibly grateful for Euitae and 1000% recommend him as a sitter! I can’t wait to call Euitae again, Jack had an AMAZING time.”
“Eleanor is super thorough, communicative, and made sure she had all the info she needed to make my dog Olive comfortable during her stay. I will definitely be rebooking!”
“We picked up our large malamute Junie and she was the calmest we had seen her, clearly very happy. Communication with Anton was very easy and he sent several pictures throughout the stay. Will book again!”
“Miki was amazing! She took great care of Daisy and shared videos of her playing in the snow in her courtyard. She also brought Daisy home which was a huge help.”
“Yusuf was able to accommodate me with relatively short notice, and he took great care of my Ziggy. He's very communicative and responds quickly, I highly recommend him!”
“Laura and Luzia are super awesome! They took care of our puppy Luca for the second time and it was a wonderful experience. We loved all the photos and videos we received of Luca. We could tell he was very well cared for and loved. I highly recommend them.”
“Sally and her partner took great care of our pup June, who came back happy and healthy :) I really appreciated their communication and flexibility!”
“Another great stay with Michael. He is so caring and our fur baby always has a good time despite his separation anxiety. Bonus is that Paneer is now good friends with Bread! Thank you Michael!”
“Adam was awesome. Charlie and I met Adam before his stay. Adam was communicative, flexible and attentive. I highly recommend Adam to watch your fur baby and I will be using Adam when I need him to watch Charlie again.”
“Meilin took wonderful care of Teddy! He is blind and I was nervous leaving him for the first time. She was very attentive to his special needs and sent detailed updates. I loved her photos”
“Rio had an amazing time with Tom, and I really appreciate the updates and pictures provided. I am definitely going to have Tom be Rio’s sitter again.”
“Marina and Renata always take great care of our dog! They are very easy to work with, communicative, and send lots of pictures and updates. Our dog is always so excited once we start heading to their place!”
“My dog Sadie stayed with Jay for a week while I was away, and he was awesome! Very communicative and sent plenty of pictures and updates. It looked like Sadie had the best time and I would definitely use Jay again.”
“Seriously—Anastasia is so good keeping our dog that I am tempted not to give her a great review out of fear she won’t be available when we need her 😆. She is kind, calm, and takes sweet care our dog. Absolutely she is the epitome of exceptional.”
“Anky is one of a kind, she's the best dog walker and sitter I've had the pleasure to work with by far. She has great attention to detail, puntuality, diligence and kindness. Most importantly you can tell immediatly she does love animals and truly enjoys taking care of dogs. The moment I left little Trufa with her I knew she would be in good hands. Couldn't recommend more!!”
“Cannot endorse Lillian (and Picasso) enough! Chase and I have known both from the neighborhood for 2+ years and Lillian’s love, enthusiasm and understanding with the local pups was abundant. Chase just completed an awesome boarding stay and he is for sure still missing his adopted family. Lillian was patient and accommodating with some of Chase’s small quirks and scheduling adjustments when my flight was delayed. Chase had the time of his life and Lillian kept me updated with pics and funny stories of their adventures hanging out, walks and trips to the dog park. And of course Mr. Picasso is an awesome temporary step-bro—easily one of the sweetest, gentlest and most easy-going pups I’ve ever met. Huge thanks to Lillian & Picasso for caring for Chase so well and all the peace of mind while I was away 😁🐾🙏”
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Melrose
I feel so lucky to have found Amerah. Kelso and Izzy have stayed with her twice now while I've gone on work trips and I could not imagine leaving them in better hands. My guys are older and have complications, but from the get go, Amerah has been thoughtful, responsive and just all around lovely. Kelso and Izzy, of course, adore her and I'm sure are looking forward to their next visit. Again, counting our lucky stars.
Jada was absolutely great! My basset hound made so many new friends. As soon as i dropped my dog off, she sent pictures and videos within a few minutes so i knew my baby was settled and felt at home. Jada also sent pics every day and checked in. Jada was flexible with pick up and drop off times which made it so convenient around my travel times. Will definitely recommend and use her again!
Sally and Ken were FANTASTIC!! Easy to be in touch with and they were so generous to accommodate us with a delayed flight on our return. Sven got his customary walks and even a brushing, and returned home happy as a pickle. We also received the sweetest updates during his stay! Thank you both so much!
Kamil was so sweet and communicative when watching my senior dog! I never worried for a second about how they were doing. The second she was curious about whether or not her behavior was typical, she checked in. My dog seemed to love her, and I got lots of adorable photos!
We had a wonderful experience with Ariana. She was caring, reliable, and attentive to our puppy’s needs. It was clear that our puppy was in great hands, and we really appreciated the updates (pictures etc.) and peace of mind while we were away. We couldn’t be happier with the care provided and would highly recommend Ariana to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter. We would definitely book again! Ariana you rock!!! Thank you!
They are amazing! So detail oriented and communicative. I always feel so at ease leaving my dog with them. They send a ton of updates and pictures of her and very easy to contact. They are great people to leave your baby with especially if you’re a little bit of an anxious dog parent. You will get back a tired and happy dog :-)
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Binta! She was wonderful, incredibly attentive, and overly accommodating throughout Laila’s entire stay. I absolutely loved the picture updates she sent me—it was such a relief to see Laila so happy and well cared for. Binta made sure Laila was comfortable and treated like family. It’s amazing to find someone so trustworthy and flexible. I’ll definitely be booking with Binta again!
We couldn’t have been happier with Alyssa! She took such wonderful care of our boys while we were away, and we loved getting pictures of them out on their neighborhood walks and clearly having the best time. They came home happy, relaxed, and honestly seemed like they had gone on a vacation too! We felt completely at ease knowing they were in such great hands and would absolutely trust Alyssa with them again.
Couldn't recommend a better sitter for my dog! Raul is so friendly, communicative, and super easy to coordinate with. His home is comfortable, spacious and welcoming, and his own dog is so friendly (my dog loved meeting him)! From the moment my dog met Raul, she instantly felt comfortable around him. I knew she was in great hands. I would absolutely trust Raul with my dog again and highly recommend him for any of the services he offers!
It’s so sweet and comforting to see how Ryan and Jefra treat Buttercup like their own. This was the first time I’ve left him with a sitter for so long (two weeks) and he got special treats, snuggles, and playtime in their hallway while it stormed in New York. I got updates anytime I asked, and as usual Jefra took stunning pictures of him that are hard to believe are just iphone photos! Anytime we come by with him they’re friendly, and easy to talk to as well. Would highly recommend.
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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 Melrose home-away-from-home, 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 Melrose.
<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 Melrose 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 , 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 .
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 NY 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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