Dog Boarding In North Central Raleigh, NC
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“The BEST!!!! My dog felt comfortable and happy with them as soon as he walked into their home. He looked HAPPY in every single picture. I KNOW he got the BEST care and I can’t wait for him to stay with them again. I can actually enjoy my time away because I know he’s in the best hands.”
“Such a wonderful experience for both me and my dog! Regular updates with pictures about how my dog was doing. Very insightful observations on his emotions, behavior and habits. Sloane was always accessible when I had questions or to just chat! She truly enjoyed my dog as much as I do and cared for him, not just took care of him. Sloane enforced all my "dog rules" while he was with her and returned with NO BAD HABITS! Two thumbs and four paws UP!”
“Cooper had a great Christmas with Brittany! He was cuddled and loved on and got plenty of time playing fetch. I got the cutest pictures every day and it made me feel so relieved knowing Cooper was safe an being loved!”
“This was my first time using a sitter, and Vanessa was terrific! We got daily updates and pictures, and my pup was kept busy! He’s pretty much been sleeping since we got home. 😊”
“Charity was great! Kept me up to speed with Copper's stay and rolled with some unexpected COVID-specific complications. Will definitely go back to her in the future!”
“I could tell right away that Charlie would be in good hands with Martine and Ronald. After a weekend getaway, Charlie was relaxed and happy! Martine and Ronald truly love dogs and I will definitely use them again.”
“Molly did wonderful! So happy for her to be available for a last minute cancellation from someone else for a week long trip - the day before! She was accommodating for drop off and pickup. Sent plenty of pictures and updates. Overall wonderful experience. Thank you again!”
“Deanna did an incredible job with Clementine who can be a little bit shy because of her history before we rescued her. Looking forward to her having another stay with Deanna when we travel again.”
“Chantal went above and beyond taking care of my very nervous and anxious, sweet dog. Built her a little safe space to keep her calm. Sent pics and videos so I could see how well she was doing. I couldn’t give Chantal a higher recommendation. She’s the best!”
“Karisa was awesome! This was our 1st time leaving Smokey and she was amazing with him. We also had some travel issues and she was very accommodating with pick up changes. We will definitely book her again if needed.”
“Connor was amazing! He took such great care of Fox while I was away! Was super communicative and attentive to Fox’s needs and had his adorable dog keep him good company. Definitely recommend!!!”
“Jessica and Shayne and kids were great to our Lola. They sent photos, videos and updates. We had instructions for food and vitamins, they follow them to a T. They truly treated Lola like she was part of their family!!! We definitely recommend them and will have them take care of Lola again in the future. Thank you again Jessica, Shayne and kids 😊”
About: I have a 3 year old goldendoodle, Drogo, that loves the company of other dogs and even friendly cats. I live in an apartment with a dog park that's downtown. I can walk multiple pets around the neighborhood to mentally stimulate them. The best part of living in an apartment is that I can attend to your dogs needs so they won't feel lonely or abandoned during their stay with me and Drogo. I work from home for a tech company and I have a lot of time to sit and care for pets like my own 🙂. I am in a 1 bedroom apartment in the downtown/ glenwood area. While I don't have a backyard, we can take walks around the neighborhood (when the temperature drops in the day) or sit at my apartments dog park to play.
“Absolutely wonderful experience! Zulma was able to keep my dog an additional day when my plans suddenly changed. She sent me updates and pictures to put my mind at ease. She wiped out my dogs bowls and had them looking brand new when I picked him up. She even gave me an adorable Polaroid of my dog!”
About: I have pet sit cats, dogs, hamsters, ducklings, turtles, rats, and more. Up for any animal while prioritizing pets receive lots of pets, love, and attention. I have a flexible job downtown. I can work from home or in person and have accountable transportation to travel or board pets in my home. As a detail oriented person, my need to follow instructions will allow for a seamless pet sitting experience. Years of petsitting allows me to understand various needs in animals.
“Valerie was the perfect sitter. She took great care of Buck and provided updates while we were gone. I would 100% use her again for watching Buck, Thanks Valerie!”
“Great pet sitter!”
About: I’ve cared for animals most of my life, including growing up with pets of my own, working in an animal hospital, riding horses, and pet sitting regularly. However, aside from caring for my brother’s dog for a couple of months out of the year (I call him my part-time dog, he’s the golden retriever mix often photographed on my profile), I’m pet-free at the moment. I have a full-time job; however, the hours tend to be flexible, with my start and stop times varying throughout the week, and no work on weekends. I’m ready for one-time services, regular services, set schedules, etc. I’m interested in dog walking, check-ins, dog boarding, and other pet care (birds, rabbits, etc.). I have a quiet house, a large yard, and a good neighborhood for walks.
“Our dog had so much fun with Kathleen! She sent great pictures, and he was either tuckered out or smiling.”
“Buddy, my Westie, was well taken care of while we were gone for 10 days. He seemed as comfortable with Mary as we were when we had the Meet and Greet. Although we missed him we were not worried about his care. Would definitely use Mary again!”
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Isabel E.Star Sitter
“The BEST!!!! My dog felt comfortable and happy with them as soon as he walked into their home. He looked HAPPY in every single picture. I KNOW he got the BEST care and I can’t wait for him to stay with them again. I can actually enjoy my time away because I know he’s in the best hands.”
Sloane F.Star Sitter
“Such a wonderful experience for both me and my dog! Regular updates with pictures about how my dog was doing. Very insightful observations on his emotions, behavior and habits. Sloane was always accessible when I had questions or to just chat! She truly enjoyed my dog as much as I do and cared for him, not just took care of him. Sloane enforced all my "dog rules" while he was with her and returned with NO BAD HABITS! Two thumbs and four paws UP!”
Brittany D.Star Sitter
“Cooper had a great Christmas with Brittany! He was cuddled and loved on and got plenty of time playing fetch. I got the cutest pictures every day and it made me feel so relieved knowing Cooper was safe an being loved!”
Vanessa A.Star Sitter
“This was my first time using a sitter, and Vanessa was terrific! We got daily updates and pictures, and my pup was kept busy! He’s pretty much been sleeping since we got home. 😊”
Charity S.Star Sitter
“Charity was great! Kept me up to speed with Copper's stay and rolled with some unexpected COVID-specific complications. Will definitely go back to her in the future!”
Martine & Ronald W.Star Sitter
“I could tell right away that Charlie would be in good hands with Martine and Ronald. After a weekend getaway, Charlie was relaxed and happy! Martine and Ronald truly love dogs and I will definitely use them again.”
Molly G.Star Sitter
“Molly did wonderful! So happy for her to be available for a last minute cancellation from someone else for a week long trip - the day before! She was accommodating for drop off and pickup. Sent plenty of pictures and updates. Overall wonderful experience. Thank you again!”
Deanna H.Star Sitter
“Deanna did an incredible job with Clementine who can be a little bit shy because of her history before we rescued her. Looking forward to her having another stay with Deanna when we travel again.”
Chantal G.
“Chantal went above and beyond taking care of my very nervous and anxious, sweet dog. Built her a little safe space to keep her calm. Sent pics and videos so I could see how well she was doing. I couldn’t give Chantal a higher recommendation. She’s the best!”
Karisa O.Star Sitter
“Karisa was awesome! This was our 1st time leaving Smokey and she was amazing with him. We also had some travel issues and she was very accommodating with pick up changes. We will definitely book her again if needed.”
Connor H.
“Connor was amazing! He took such great care of Fox while I was away! Was super communicative and attentive to Fox’s needs and had his adorable dog keep him good company. Definitely recommend!!!”
Jessica & Shayne D.Star Sitter
“Jessica and Shayne and kids were great to our Lola. They sent photos, videos and updates. We had instructions for food and vitamins, they follow them to a T. They truly treated Lola like she was part of their family!!! We definitely recommend them and will have them take care of Lola again in the future. Thank you again Jessica, Shayne and kids 😊”
Tamara M.
“I definitely recommend Mara as a pet sitter. She has a lot of patience for someone with no kids! Her dog is very friendly also. A gentle giant.”
Zulma F.Star Sitter
“Absolutely wonderful experience! Zulma was able to keep my dog an additional day when my plans suddenly changed. She sent me updates and pictures to put my mind at ease. She wiped out my dogs bowls and had them looking brand new when I picked him up. She even gave me an adorable Polaroid of my dog!”
Nikki D.
“nikki is my go to girl for watching my dogs! i have my own dog and a foster dog at any given time and nikki took very good care of them. she was very attentive and paid attention to their needs and stuck to their care schedule. my dog who is pretty picky about what humans she hangs around with loved nikki and gets excited when she sees her!”
Valerie M.Star Sitter
“Valerie was the perfect sitter. She took great care of Buck and provided updates while we were gone. I would 100% use her again for watching Buck, Thanks Valerie!”
Re'Anna H.
“Great pet sitter!”
Rebecca H.
“We've used Rebecca multiple times to be our dog sitter and to walk our dogs. We typically called her for long weekends when we left town to care for our dogs. We also called her up to watch the puppies for a week-long family vacation when we didn't have cellphone service, and it was nice not to worry about the dogs or the house. We loved the occasional photo she would send of our dogs enjoying walks and playtime. Moose and Findlay love Rebecca...and that is what we appreciate! Our dogs love her for being active with them and caring for them, and we enjoy her because she is dependable and responsible.”
Kathleen J.
“Our dog had so much fun with Kathleen! She sent great pictures, and he was either tuckered out or smiling.”
Mary C.Star Sitter
“Buddy, my Westie, was well taken care of while we were gone for 10 days. He seemed as comfortable with Mary as we were when we had the Meet and Greet. Although we missed him we were not worried about his care. Would definitely use Mary again!”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog 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 North Central.
Rover makes it easy to find North Central 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
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.
Note: If your dog 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 dog 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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