Pet Boarding in Needham
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“jessie is THE BEST and her parents are also so sweet and loving. Albert had a great time with her and her parents. I would recommend Jessie to anyone.”
“Nalix was incredibly patient and tried to do everything to care for our pup while we were away. He was anxious and wouldn’t settle but this sitter was so good with him . Highly recommend.”
“We've had Alan and Ying take care of our fur baby Mugsy a couple of times. They're great at sending pics and providing updates! Mugsy looks forward to spending time with them. We would highly recommend them as we will be using them again ourselves.”
“Dana was a great - absolutely fabulous - host to our baby girl. She had a great time and got many walks / much play time! He was also very flexible and kind when our travel plans blew up (twice), which we can’t thank him for enough!”
“Holly and her family treated Copley like a member of their family while we were away. I felt so relieved knowing that he was loved the whole weekend ❤️”
“I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Robert and his family to watch over my dog Simba, and I couldn't be more delighted with the care and attention he received. From start to finish, this dog sitting experience was nothing short of exceptional. Throughout my dog's stay, I received regular updates with photos from, which put my mind at ease and allowed me to enjoy my time away knowing that my dog was in great hands. I could see from the pictures that my dog was enjoying himself during his stay. In addition to his exceptional care, Robert is an excellent communicator, and was always prompt in responding to any questions or concerns I had. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a dog sitter. He provided a loving and safe environment for my dog, and I will not hesitate to book Rover services again in the future with him. Thank you so much Robert, for taking such wonderful care of Simba and making him feel at home.”
“Cora went above and beyond while watching our dog Remi, she was very helpful with his recent injury care, sent lots of photos and updates, and helped calm his anxiety, would highly recommend!”
“Julie had a great time with Casey. As this was my first time leaving her, I appreciated the updates and great communication. Will definitely be reaching out to Casey next time I need a sitter!”
“Sarah and her family took wonderful care of our Maggie while we were away for the weekend! They treated Maggie like their own, even helped to calm her nerves during the rain storm. Sarah was communicative with frequent updates and pictures. I highly recommend Sarah and will use her again!”
“Anh was awesome! She kept Barkley active, long walks, trips to the park etc. and send lots of pictures and videos throughout his stay. Great experience!”
“Highly recommend! Sunisa was super accommodating and took great care of Koda. I received photos and updates daily, allowing me to have total peace of mind while away. Thank you!”
“Kristyne watched our 6-year-old Cavapoo for 7 nights and was so amazing with our pup! Our dog is a timid and sweet girl who always takes a couple of days to adjust to a new place. Kristyne kept us updated with photos and check ins, and asked questions when she had them. She took such good care of her with lots of snuggles, play time, and walks. We are so grateful and would definitely have our dog visit with Kristyne again!”
“My doggy Mushroom had an awesome time with Minglu and Yilun! They were super communicative and I got tons of photos. They followed all my instructions and took great care of my girl. They have their own very friendly doggies and my pup got along with them very well. Super happy and would totally leave my girl with them again. Thanks!”
“I cannot say enough great things about Sophia her family and Rex! Communication was always excellent and my dog had a blast, with them. He went on nature walks and got plenty of love and playtime. Also, their dog Rex is the BEST boy with an amazing, temperament. He’s a sweetheart, who loves belly rubs and is my dog’s new, best friend. Highly recommended!”
“Sean was a great caretaker for Lady. Super convenient and super understanding of all her needs. He sent me lots of pictures and always responded to me super fast. Will be contacting Sean again to take care of Lady! :)”
“Thank you Barbara and Jenn for taking great care of Bonnie. We knew she was safe and having fun while we were away and are very thankful to have had that peace of mind!”
“Pluto had a great time at Xiaoting’s house. He daily sent pictures and updated us with how Pluto is doing. Pluto picked up good habits like eating veggies at their place. Thank you for taking such good care of our fur baby. We will definitely book again.”
“Molly was great, responsive, and cared for Albie very well! I got great pics of him enjoying the park, playing fetch, and lounging on the patio. Your dog will be well cared for!”
“Pamela was a fantastic caregiver for our dog, Elke. I got regular updates and photos while we were away. She even went the extra mile and replaced a harness that Elke chewed when there was a severe thunder storm! I would highly recommend her!”
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Bo & Xiaosong C.Star Sitter
“jessie is THE BEST and her parents are also so sweet and loving. Albert had a great time with her and her parents. I would recommend Jessie to anyone.”
Nalix T.
“Nalix was incredibly patient and tried to do everything to care for our pup while we were away. He was anxious and wouldn’t settle but this sitter was so good with him . Highly recommend.”
Alan & Ying C.Star Sitter
“We've had Alan and Ying take care of our fur baby Mugsy a couple of times. They're great at sending pics and providing updates! Mugsy looks forward to spending time with them. We would highly recommend them as we will be using them again ourselves.”
Dana R.
“Dana was a great - absolutely fabulous - host to our baby girl. She had a great time and got many walks / much play time! He was also very flexible and kind when our travel plans blew up (twice), which we can’t thank him for enough!”
Holly R.Star Sitter
“Holly and her family treated Copley like a member of their family while we were away. I felt so relieved knowing that he was loved the whole weekend ❤️”
Robert A.
“I recently had the pleasure of entrusting Robert and his family to watch over my dog Simba, and I couldn't be more delighted with the care and attention he received. From start to finish, this dog sitting experience was nothing short of exceptional. Throughout my dog's stay, I received regular updates with photos from, which put my mind at ease and allowed me to enjoy my time away knowing that my dog was in great hands. I could see from the pictures that my dog was enjoying himself during his stay. In addition to his exceptional care, Robert is an excellent communicator, and was always prompt in responding to any questions or concerns I had. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a dog sitter. He provided a loving and safe environment for my dog, and I will not hesitate to book Rover services again in the future with him. Thank you so much Robert, for taking such wonderful care of Simba and making him feel at home.”
Cora B.Star Sitter
“Cora went above and beyond while watching our dog Remi, she was very helpful with his recent injury care, sent lots of photos and updates, and helped calm his anxiety, would highly recommend!”
Casey C.Star Sitter
“Julie had a great time with Casey. As this was my first time leaving her, I appreciated the updates and great communication. Will definitely be reaching out to Casey next time I need a sitter!”
Sarah & Luis D.
“Sarah and her family took wonderful care of our Maggie while we were away for the weekend! They treated Maggie like their own, even helped to calm her nerves during the rain storm. Sarah was communicative with frequent updates and pictures. I highly recommend Sarah and will use her again!”
Anh H.
“Anh was awesome! She kept Barkley active, long walks, trips to the park etc. and send lots of pictures and videos throughout his stay. Great experience!”
Sunisa T.Star Sitter
“Highly recommend! Sunisa was super accommodating and took great care of Koda. I received photos and updates daily, allowing me to have total peace of mind while away. Thank you!”
Kristyne C.
“Kristyne watched our 6-year-old Cavapoo for 7 nights and was so amazing with our pup! Our dog is a timid and sweet girl who always takes a couple of days to adjust to a new place. Kristyne kept us updated with photos and check ins, and asked questions when she had them. She took such good care of her with lots of snuggles, play time, and walks. We are so grateful and would definitely have our dog visit with Kristyne again!”
Minglu & Yilun L.
“My doggy Mushroom had an awesome time with Minglu and Yilun! They were super communicative and I got tons of photos. They followed all my instructions and took great care of my girl. They have their own very friendly doggies and my pup got along with them very well. Super happy and would totally leave my girl with them again. Thanks!”
Sophia S.Star Sitter
“I cannot say enough great things about Sophia her family and Rex! Communication was always excellent and my dog had a blast, with them. He went on nature walks and got plenty of love and playtime. Also, their dog Rex is the BEST boy with an amazing, temperament. He’s a sweetheart, who loves belly rubs and is my dog’s new, best friend. Highly recommended!”
Sean R.Star Sitter
“Sean was a great caretaker for Lady. Super convenient and super understanding of all her needs. He sent me lots of pictures and always responded to me super fast. Will be contacting Sean again to take care of Lady! :)”
Barbara S.Star Sitter
“Thank you Barbara and Jenn for taking great care of Bonnie. We knew she was safe and having fun while we were away and are very thankful to have had that peace of mind!”
Xiaoting & Xiao G.Star Sitter
“Pluto had a great time at Xiaoting’s house. He daily sent pictures and updated us with how Pluto is doing. Pluto picked up good habits like eating veggies at their place. Thank you for taking such good care of our fur baby. We will definitely book again.”
Molly G.
“Molly was great, responsive, and cared for Albie very well! I got great pics of him enjoying the park, playing fetch, and lounging on the patio. Your dog will be well cared for!”
Pamela & Yocheved & Charles F.
“Pamela was a fantastic caregiver for our dog, Elke. I got regular updates and photos while we were away. She even went the extra mile and replaced a harness that Elke chewed when there was a severe thunder storm! I would highly recommend her!”
Jeongeun J.Star Sitter
“Jeongeun was very kind with Thor. She took excellent care of him. Will book with her again, 100% recommended.”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Needham.
Rover makes it easy to find Needham pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet 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 pet 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 pet 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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