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Sitter Profile Image: Jo & Adam C.
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Jo & Adam C.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 96 reviews
43 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, 02142

“Amazing! Our doggies almost didn’t wanna come home, they had so much fun. I asked for updates throughout the day, Jo was super on top of it and responded to any question very quickly! Highly recommend and will use again.”

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Sarah D.
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Tiffany W.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Somerville, MA, 02144

“Tiffany took SUCH great care of our puppy. We dropped off our very energetic 8 month old with Tiffany for a weekend while we went out of town and we knew our pup was in great hands. This was our first time leaving her with a sitter so we were unsure what to expect. Tiffany made us feel so confident and comfy and sent lots of pics. She clearly knows what she’s doing and truly loves dogs.”

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Katelyn M.
Sitter Profile Image: Sarah & Luis D.
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Sarah & Luis D.
Star Sitter
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
10 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Sherborn, MA, 01770

“Sarah was great with Baci! Very attentive to details and my care instructions, checked in with photos, and communicated well. She’s a nice person and so are her kids, and I will definitely have her sit for Baci again. Thank you Sarah!”

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Ilyssa F.
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Stephen & Cecilia B.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 52 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Randolph, MA, 02368

“Stephen and Cece were phenomenal! With an anxious dog, it can sometimes be difficult when leaving your fur baby behind. There were numerous updates throughout the day, with pictures and I felt that Lady was left in great hands! Stephen even suggested a trial run, prior to our expected drop off day, which was a phenomenal idea. They cared for Lady as if she were their own and I couldn't recommend them more!”

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Sheena P.
Sitter Profile Image: Jamie C.
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Jamie C.
Star Sitter
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
7 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Roxbury, West Roxbury, MA, 02132

“We feel so lucky and grateful to have met Jamie and her family. Our dog Jaxon had the best time and we never had to worry about him. While we were busy moving our college student, Jamie and her family made it so easy for us to focus on that, knowing Jaxon was cared for and happy.”

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Bernice W.
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Alexander K.
$93
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
13 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Dover, MA, 02030

“Alex was wonderful with our labradoodle Dublin. He saved out Thanksgiving day. Very professional and knows alot about caring for dogs. Great experience.”

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Lynn O.
Sitter Profile Image: Princess G.
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Princess G.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA, 02135

“Princess was responsive and a life saver when it came to a last minute boarding need. She was sending pictures daily and made me feel very comfortable throughout the week! Look forward to booking with her again 😊.”

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Katharine U.
Sitter Profile Image: Natasha K.
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Natasha K.
Star Sitter
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
15 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

“Natasha is a wonderful person, so calm and organized. Our meet & greet with her went so well, and I was at ease leaving our dog with her while we traveled! While we were out, she provided regular updates and photos, which was so nice. Our dog was happy and relaxed during her stay with Natasha, even though it was her first time away from home! Thank you so much, Natasha! ❤️”

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Jyotsna & Dhiraj A.
Sitter Profile Image: Alanis T.
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Alanis T.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

“Alanis did an awesome job taking care of our dog. She sent lots of pictures/updates and took Charlie on many walks. We’d definitely recommend her!”

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Erin M.
Sitter Profile Image: Christina B.
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Christina B.
Star Sitter
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA, 02141

“Charlie had a great stay with Christina! I was nervous leaving Charlie and Christina sent photos throughout the stay so I could see what she was up to. Charlie had lots of walkies and snuggles and enjoyed her visit.”

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Emily B.
Sitter Profile Image: Arnav J.
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Arnav J.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
15 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lexington, MA, 02420

“Arnav was a great sitter for Snoopy. Snoopy loved staying with Arnav and his family. They even took Snoopy to Starbucks to get him a pup cup. Arnav sent me pictures of Snoopy every day while I was away, and I could tell from the pictures that Snoopy was super happy at Arnav's house. If I decide to leave Snoopy in someone's care again, I won't hesitate to contact Arnav.”

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Siva P.
Sitter Profile Image: Santina E.
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Santina E.
$67
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Needham, MA, 02494

“Santina was wonderful. We’d never left our 11-month-old puppy for more than a single night, and Santina cared for her so well for a little over a week. Winnie came home in good spirits, looking healthy and happy. She even smelled nice! My family is so happy to have met Santina. Great sitter, super nice person.”

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Brooke T.
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Paul M.
$63
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 128 reviews
51 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

“This hasn’t been the first time Paul has watched our pup. Every time, we know our dog is in good hands - Paul goes above and beyond and is a great communicator. This time around we got stuck and delayed coming back from our trip because of the blizzard, and Paul was incredibly kind, understanding, and flexible in working with us to make sure our dog was taken care of while we were away.”

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isabella d.
$73
total per night
4.6 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
11 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA, 02120

“Isabella was extremely responsive and communicative! She took on a tall task of watching after not only my dog, Muzzy, but 3 other dogs simultaneously, all while also taking care of her baby. Isabella kept us updated with videos throughout the day. I would definitely ask Isabella to care for Muzzy again in the future.”

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Patrick M.
Sitter Profile Image: Zarah F.
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Zarah F.
Star Sitter
$123
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, 02130

“My dog had a great time at Zarah’s! She sent so many updates and it was so nice to know he was being so well taken care of while I was out of town!”

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Emily C.
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Tauryn D.
$80
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
7 years of experience
Roslindale, Boston, MA, 02131

“Tauryn was a fantastic sitter. She sent a ton of photos and was really flexible on drop off and pickup times and I felt like my dog was in good hands. I’d recommend her.”

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Aaron S.
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Joseph O.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 266 reviews
128 repeat clients
22 years of experience
South Dorchester, Boston, MA, 02122

“Joseph was awesome! He sent plenty of pictures, communicated everyday well with us, and the dogs seemed very happy! They both seemed to have taken well to dodger as well. I will 100% be a repeat customer!”

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Mario M.
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Michiko & Clifford H.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Lexington, MA, 02421

“Michiko and Clifford are great. This is the second time my dog stayed with them and they took great care of him both times. I look forward to more stays in the future. Thank you!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ruya K.
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Ruya K.
Star Sitter
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
14 repeat clients
25 years of experience
South End, Boston, MA, 02118

“Pluto had an amazing time with Ruya and Aybark! I was nervous to leave him in boarding as he has separation anxiety, but they took such good care of him and made him feel at ease. It was also very easy to keep in touch and they sent pictures of him throughout his stay. Overall, a great experience!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily B.
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Emily B.
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
10 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Norwood, MA, 02062

“Emily was warm, kind and knows pups! She treated our dog like her own, with tons of fun toys, outings(!) and Relaxing. And her dog Zola is sweet as can be :). This was our first time leaving our puppy, and we were able to relax knowing she was in excellent care with a flexible, attentive dog lover. Thanks, Emily!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eric is super with my dog. She took to him and Snickers right away. From the photos Eric sent, it was clear that she had become part of the family for a few days.

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Phoebe L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianne took such great care of our dog Kona! This was the first time Kona had ever stayed with a non-family member. Kona is a bit anxious and shy so I wasn’t sure how she would adapt. But Brianne is well experienced and clearly loves animals. She made Kona feel right at home. I appreciated the frequent updates (with photos!) and constant communication. I know Kona had a great stay because when I picked her up she seemed completely at ease in Brianne’s home. I will definitely use her again!

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Kathryn W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Su took great care of Tigger for almost 2 weeks. We loved the daily updates and photos he provided and it was clear that Tigger felt right at home and comfortable. Tigger was also very happy with the yard space! Would recommend and would rebook in the future!

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Changxin Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa was fantastic! She communicated really well and took such great care of everything during the overnight stay. We’d absolutely love to have her help again!

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Molly S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sana was wonderful with our kitten, Bentley! It was his first time with a sitter, so we were a little nervous, but she completely put us at ease. She sent us pictures a few times a day, which we loved — it was so reassuring to see him happy and relaxed. She took great care of him and kept us updated throughout the weekend. We'd absolutely book Sana again and highly recommend her.

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Vathsa G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yinfei was very patient and kind with my senior dog. It took some time for my dog to settle in and get along with Yinfei’s dog. She sent updates and photos which were appreciated! Thank you!

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Cynthia W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

She took good care of Minnie while I was away for over a week. Everything went smoothly, and I had no issues during her stay. Communication was fine overall, although I would have appreciated more regular updates and photos without having to ask. Overall, she was reliable and I would consider using her again.

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Shirley C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abbie was great! We’ve used her multiple times, and our dog always seems excited to see them again!

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Noah T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lily is an incredibly caring person who took wonderful care of my dog, Benji. I would be delighted for Lily to care for Benji again.

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Liz G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had the best experience with Kirsten!! Winnie was in great hands & we did not worry for a second. She gave the perfect amount of updates and was so flexible with the pick-up time.

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Cristina H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kim and Eric provided a warm and loving house for our lab to stay. They have a wonderful yard and a very friendly dog that really kept our lab company. They were very communicative and sent great pictures. I knew my dog was happy while we were away.

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Mara T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angelica did a great job taking care of my 2 dogs while we were away. They came home very happy. She communicated well and sent pictures throughout the stay. Highly recommend!

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Alyssa P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claud and her family were fantastic. I felt very comfortable and my dog had a blast playing with her Golden Retriever. Would absolutely book with her again.

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Alex D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hank always has a good time with Michael and his girl Stella. Michael was very communicative, and he was flexible with us when our return trip was delayed by a major snowstorm. Much appreciated!

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Laura F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karin and Ken, took great care of my dog, I knew Grady was is great hands and well taken care of while we were away. I have never left her for that long but it gave me peace knowing she was well taken care of. She loves going to Karin’s home.

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Andrea Y.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Adrianna was great! Copley really enjoyed his stay with her and we got plenty of updates while we were gone. We will definitely use Adrianna’s services again in the future.

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Carolyn P.
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Needham is $67 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $54 and $83 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

There are 4,463 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Needham. About 90% of Needham sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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 Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.

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 Rover's Trust & Safety page.

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 MA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

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