Dog Boarding in Mills River, NC
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1. Megan & Nicole S.
“Fantastic communication, positive attitude, and most importantly… my baby boy loves her! He’s a spoiled puppy when he goes to stay with Megan.”
2. KaLynn S.
“First time leaving my dog with a dog sitter. KaLynn made it such a great experience. Sent many photos throughout the day. She took such great care of my boy. 10/10 would recommend!”
3. Laura M.
“Laura was so wonderful to our Theo. The updates and photos we received from her gave us the piece of mind we needed to be able to relax on our vacation. I don’t think I could have chosen a more loving home for him to be in. We will definitely be rebooking with her again.”
4. Calvin S.
“Johnny Cash led his best life while he was with Calvin! I got daily pictures of my boy and could tell he was loving it. I would highly recommend Calvin to care for your animal.”
5. Marie L.
“Marie is AMAZING! Our dog, Noodles, had the best time! Marie sent tons of pictures and updates. She loved Noodles just as much as we do! She didn’t mind his quirky behaviors and even embraced them! She will be our go- to sitter for sure!”
6. Kharen C.
“Kharen was great! It is obvious she loves dogs and knows how to make your pets not only feel welcome, but a part of her family! She has a great fenced in yard and because it was calling for rain this past weekend, even had a play area set up in her garage complete with indoor/outdoor rug and a large fan and toys for the dogs to keep them entertained! Kharen is very warm & friendly and she made us feel very connected to our pups by sending us many pictures of our dogs over the 3 night stay with her! We will definitely use Kharen again next time we are visiting our friends in Arden, and would not give her anything but a 5 star review!”
7. Michelle R.
“Michelle and her husband took great care of Lucille! They sent plenty of pictures and took her on vacation to the lake. Thanks again for everything. Lucille was so happy with you!”
8. Sharon M.
“Sharon was wonderful! She took excellent care of our dog and was kind and fun to work with. I felt totally at ease leaving our dog in her care :)”
9. Deborah F.
“Our dog seemed to have a fabulous time with Deborah. It's wonderful to know that she has a safe and fun place to stay when we are out of town. She came home happy and tired, and we look forward to her next visit with Deborah!”
10. Cat D.
“Cat just loves animals. She took wonderful care of my little Winnie who had a blast playing with the other dogs in the big yard. Highly recommend!”
11. Diane H.
“So thankful Diane was able to watch Bootsie for a couple of days. I can tell she treated her as if she was her own. Boots got taken on a walk, had a huge yard to sniff around in, and I got multiple pictures throughout her stay.”
12. Victoria P.
“Tori was amazing and took extremely good care of my 10-month old boy. My booking was last minute and she responded immediately. I was nervous Nelly but she put me at ease. I received daily updates and some pictures. The fenced in yard was great; he got plenty of play time outside with her dog Mabel. He had his first snow and his first camping trip! (I'm a little jealous I did not get to go camping. lol). I would absolutely trust her to care for my dogs again. Shout out to her partner too - it takes a village - he was awesome.”
13. Alison A.
“Another great stay for my Maggie. Communication was wonderful. Alison was very flexible when my travel plans changed due to circumstances out of my control. I highly recommend Alison!”
14. Ryan S.
“We have an older dog with health issues and we were nervous about leaving him for a week. Ryan made us feel very at ease with leaving him and we had no doubt he was in great hands while we were gone. She sent us updates to let us know how he was doing and went the extra mile to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for. Highly recommended!”
15. Jordan B.
“Jordan and her family were great! We’ll definitely try to use her services next time. Our trip was a last minute scheduling and she was very accommodating with the meet and greet. She was very responsive and graceful with a lot of last minute changes on our end.”
16. Charles E.
“Leaving your pup in someone else's care can be stressful, but Charles makes me feel comfortable and confident that Copper is in the best hands. If I need a dog sitter, Charles is the first person I contact. Charles is reliable, consistent, kind, and gentle. He loves my boy so much, and my boy loves him right back! He does a great job of sending photo & video updates, which is so helpful from someone who really struggles to be away from their pup. Copper always comes home wiped out and happy. I would highly recommend Charles for any dog sitting needs. He'll treat your pet like his own!”
17. Richard D.
“Richard was great. He communicated well , sent photos , and kept me up to date on Phoebe. Would certainly recommend him and will be rebooking with him.”
18. Katie & Jeremy W.
“We had a great experience using Katie and Jeremy to watch our dog. It was obvious that they love animals. They were kind and flexible and so easy to work with. This was our first time leaving our young dog and so we were a bit anxious. As a pup our dog has a lot of energy but he also has some medical conditions involving his back legs/knees which will be corrected this summer with surgery. Navigating these two things can be a challenge but Katie and Jeremy had no difficulty at all - they sent many photos so we could see how well our pup was doing and this immediately put us at ease. They have a lovely property with a fenced in yard and a back porch - our dog was in dogggie- heaven. We were actually a bit worried he wouldn’t want to come home!! LOL! We will definitely use them again. Thank you, Katie and Jeremy!”
19. Rachael L.
“Rachael kept our dog for 6 nights and we are SO pleased. She sent us so many picture and videos, which we loved. Our dog was happy, healthy and smiling upon pickup! We will be using her again in the future.”
20. Wynne T.
“Happiest our dog has been after we got him back! Wynne was amazing and sent photos daily. We never had a worry about our dog during our trip. I was even wondering if our dog was going to want to come home! Thank you and the family for being his family this past week. ?”
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Mills River is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Mills River dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $66 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 329 sitters provided dog boarding in Mills River. 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 Mills River dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Mills River have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Mills River.
Rover makes it easy to find Mills River 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 329 dog boarding sitters in Mills River on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Mills River, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 95% 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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