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Lia & Jonathan R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Lia & Jonathan R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Lake Orion, MI

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your Dog’s Five-Star Vacation Home!

Going on vacation? Your dog deserves one too! That's where we come in. 
 🐾Welcome to Raffa Pack Dog Boarding! 🐾 Summary: We're the Raffa Pack - Lia, Jonathan, toddler AJ, and our 80lb "lap dog" Kingsley - offering in-home boarding on 2 fully fenced acres with trails, cozy spaces, and lots of individual attention. Jonathan works fully remote, so someone's always home. We'd love to schedule a meet-and-greet to make sure everyone - our pack and yours - is comfortable and excited. Let us know how we can help your dog feel at home while you're away! Details: We're the Raffa Pack - Lia, Jonathan, toddler AJ, and our fur-son Kingsley, a playful, affectionate 6-year-old wanna-be lap dog (all 80lbs of him), a German Shepherd mix. We also have two sweet cats, Bella and Cissy, who get along well with dogs and have their own dog-free space when they need it. We live on 2 acres of fully fenced-in yard, including a maintained acre of open yard space for supervised play and exercise, and some trails for exploring and playing chase. Our home has plenty of comfy couches, cozy dog beds, and lots of toys to help your dog feel right at home. We can provide crates if that's where your dog feels most comfortable, and – thanks to our toddler – we have plenty of baby/dog gates that let us give dogs their own space when needed. We also use these gates to feed every dog in our care separately. You're always welcome to bring anything that helps your dog feel comfortable: toys, bed, crate, blankets, etc. We walk Kingsley 2–5 miles daily and would love to include your dog in the fun and fitness! We're flexible with drop-off and pick-up times and happy to accommodate special routines, needs, or quirks. A little about our Pack: Jonathan – “I’ve loved dogs since I was a kid. Kingsley is my first dog, and I raised with Lia since he was a puppy. I also trained him myself. I couldn't ask for a better best friend. I work fully remote, so I'm always available to provide care, walks, potty breaks, and cuddles for dogs on vacation in our home!” Lia – "I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 cats, and 2 dogs in the house, so starting a dog boarding business naturally felt just like home. I'm remote a couple days a week to help out, and I love walking and lounging with the dogs in the evenings and on weekends." AJ – Our son LOVES dogs. "Dog" was one of his first words, and he always gets so excited when we have dogs in the house. He learns their names, gives them pets, and plays with them. We're always very careful with dogs around AJ and vice versa, since we know toddlers bring a different energy for dogs to adjust to. Kingsley – We know everyone says this, but Kingsley is truly the best dog. He is loyal, loving, matches the energy of each dog in our care – if your dog wants to play, he'll play; if they'd rather have space, he gives it. He loves people and dogs alike and can't wait to make new friends. That’s us – The Raffa Pack! Thanks so much for considering us to care of your dog. We believe every dog deserves to feel safe, happy, and loved - and we'll treat yours like part of the pack.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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29 ratings
Dave W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 18, 2026

From the meet n greet to pickup, the process was amazing. Great vibes, great pictures throughout the stay. If our Rogue could speak, I’m sure she would say OH YEAH…..can I do this again?? We’ve definitely found a go to home away from home for Rogue. Thank you so much Jonathan, I wish I would’ve been able to meet Lia but I could see in the MANY pics that she was awesome with our Rogue!! We’ll see you again for sure❤️

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John B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2026

Jonathan and Lia are great! Roxy seemed very happy with them. They provide a caring and engaged environment where she can relax, but also be active. I appreciate the frequent updates and lots of photos. Thank you!

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Shelby A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 07, 2026

Very well organized and great communication. Remi and Bruno enjoyed their stay!

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Susan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Lia and Jonathan were so nice and welcoming to offer to watch our Willow the yellow Lab! They have a large fenced yard with trails for daily walks that I’m sure Willow enjoyed even with their 18 month old son! They watched her in their home for 2 nights and when we picked Willow up she seemed content and happy. Thank you, Lia and Jonathan, for taking good care of Willow!!

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Sufia J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

Thanks for taking care of Kai and Seamus.

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Madison L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Lia and Jon are always so great with sending updates and photos, and keeping us in the loop while we’re away! The dogs seem to always enjoy their time with them and playing with their dog! We feel so at ease when we book with them and will certainly book again in the future!

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Schedule

We both work full-time but are remote and have flexibility. Morning, lunch, and evening drop in available. Weekends are open as well. We are flexible and can work with you. We walk our dog in the morning and in the evening at least 2 miles a day and are happy to bring your dog along on the walk and/or accommodate based on your desires. We can walk your dog separate too if you prefer individualized attention and/or training.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in backyard and dog crate if needed or requested. Our dog is friendly and loves meeting friends at the local dog park! Our cats are friendly with dogs too. We allow dogs on the furniture but will follow whatever protocol you wish!

Pets

A typical day

We walk our dog 2x a day and can do the same for your dog. We also take to dog park 2-4x a week if needed or wanted. We also have dedicated time in the backyard during lunch and evening where we will play in the back yard (fetch, pool for water-loving dogs, etc.).

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Lia & Jonathan can host up to 3 pets per night
We like to do a meet and greet with our dog. We are open to a weekly consistent job as well if you’re looking for long term solution.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.