Dog Boarding in Okawville, IL
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“Thank you guys so much. This was the best experience I could have asked for with Rover!!! They were sooo communicative and sent lots of pictures/updates! Cannot recommend enough!”
“I know it has been a awhile since I have used Ginger’s services to care for my dog. But she was so excellent the two times she watched Kane while I was out of town. The last time was very exceptional because Kane had created an accident Al over himself and Ginger was so patient and understanding. She washed him outside and sent me pictures of it and she was humorous about it all. Kane has a lot of separation anxiety and I have found the perfect match with Ginger to understand and care for his needs.”
“My Aussidoodle is high energy and needs room to run. I chose Kelly for the large fenced in yard, but got the bonus of her family giving so much love and great care! Kelly sent daily pictures and let me know that the family really liked my sweet boy and enjoyed cuddles with him. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for Willie.”
“Star was awesome with my fur baby Riley!!!…she kept me updated on how he was doing and sent me PLENTY of pictures and videos. My baby is like family to me and Star treated him like family also. I would definitely recommend her services she is AWESOME!! I definitely will be using her again.”
“My Dog Gordie was in a great hands all throughout memorial weekend. I felt very comfortable leaving him with Tammy at her home and got quick updates whenever I was missing him. I highly recommend Tammy and will definitely use her again in the future”
“Melissa was awesome with my pup rocky. Her and her family made him feel at home and very relaxed. Will definitely be reaching out to her in the future. She was very accommodating with my last minute request and is mil friendly which was a huge plus! Thank you again. ?????”
“Jenay kept my 11 month old dog Lucy for a weekend. This was Lucy's first time being away from home. I appreciate Jenay agreeing to me bringing Lucy a few days early to her home to meet her family. Everyone were loving to my puppy. Jenay kept me posted with pictures. She took Lucy for a walk and had plenty of lap time which Lucy loves. My mind was set at ease and I was able to enjoy my vacation. I will use Jenay again and hopefully she is available.”
“Awesome pet sitter! Having a husky, I know people can be on the fence on whether to watch one. I’m so glad Christina was open minded and knew how to care for high energy animals. Photos and updates were consistent and she was super flexible last minute for me. Would hands down recommend her without a doubt. Thank you!!!”
“Ashley was an outstanding dog sitter! She was incredibly nice and communicated excellently throughout my trip. She provided plenty of pictures, keeping me updated and at ease. Her kids adored my pup, giving her lots of love and attention. It was clear my dog was in great hands, enjoying every moment. I highly recommend Ashley for anyone needing a reliable and caring dog sitter. She exceeded all expectations!”
“This was the first time for us to board our dog. Needless to say, we were somewhat anxious. Danielle has such a gentle approach; we had no hesitation in leaving our dog for a 4 night stay. Our 2-1/2 year old Cavalier King Charles settled right in with the family. It was easy to communicate with Danielle and she sent several photos to let us know that all was well.”
“Very accommodating when I had to change the dates they quickly responded and accepted. Took care of boy very well, sent plenty of Sam’s even made some Christmas photos for me. I will definitely be contacting again for future stays. A++”
“Simone was great with our pup! This was the longest we've ever left him so I was a little worried about how he'd react. She made him comfortable and he always seemed happy if every picture/video. She was always responsive, sent updates to ease my mind, and provided a safe and clean place for our furry family member. We will definitely book with Simone again and would recommend her to anyone in the area.”
“Our Lili had the best time with Matthew! We got daily updates and “glamour shots”. It was a huge relief to know she was well cared for while we traveled. Booked again for Christmas!!”
“Best experience ever! I would recommend Jessica over and over to any and all! As a military family it is hard to find someone to trust with your furry family members but our pup had the best life with cuddles and treats the whole time. He was cared for like he was one of her own.”
“This was my first time needing a sitter and I was pretty nervous about it. I've never had to leave my sweet boy anywhere other than the vet for a day. Carol was very accommodating. She allowed me to see where he would be, answered any questions I had and sent pictures to me to assure me he was ok. I was grateful for that. That helped ease my mind. I would definitely use her again if it should become necessary again. She's awesome!!”
“If I could give Inzhu 100 stars, I would! Our golden retriever stayed with her family while we were on vacation, but the dog clearly got a vacation, too! We were sent lots of photos of him being carefully brushed (and in heaven), going on walks and runs, trips to the park, playing with toys, and getting extra treats. The kids were great with him and I know our dog had so much fun with them. It was a relief to be able to travel and know that our favorite family member was being cared for so well!”
“Nila had a wonderful time with Mrs. Amber and her family. Mrs. Amber consistently kept us updated and sent lots of pictures and videos. I highly recommend Mrs. Amber to watch your pups!”
“Outstanding! Allie was very responsive, professional, and easy to work with. She clearly communicated throughout the process and kept us updated on how our dog was doing. Thank you for taking care of us! Highly recommend!!!”
“Thank Rachel very much for caring for our cats. She has a very informative description that I liked, she has a beautiful place for the cats and sent very informative photos and other info about the cats while they are staying with her. I definitely recommend her to anyone who is interested.”
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Amy & James A.Star Sitter
“Thank you guys so much. This was the best experience I could have asked for with Rover!!! They were sooo communicative and sent lots of pictures/updates! Cannot recommend enough!”
Ginger G.Star Sitter
“I know it has been a awhile since I have used Ginger’s services to care for my dog. But she was so excellent the two times she watched Kane while I was out of town. The last time was very exceptional because Kane had created an accident Al over himself and Ginger was so patient and understanding. She washed him outside and sent me pictures of it and she was humorous about it all. Kane has a lot of separation anxiety and I have found the perfect match with Ginger to understand and care for his needs.”
Kelly B.Star Sitter
“My Aussidoodle is high energy and needs room to run. I chose Kelly for the large fenced in yard, but got the bonus of her family giving so much love and great care! Kelly sent daily pictures and let me know that the family really liked my sweet boy and enjoyed cuddles with him. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for Willie.”
Starr A.Star Sitter
“Star was awesome with my fur baby Riley!!!…she kept me updated on how he was doing and sent me PLENTY of pictures and videos. My baby is like family to me and Star treated him like family also. I would definitely recommend her services she is AWESOME!! I definitely will be using her again.”
Tammy N.Star Sitter
“My Dog Gordie was in a great hands all throughout memorial weekend. I felt very comfortable leaving him with Tammy at her home and got quick updates whenever I was missing him. I highly recommend Tammy and will definitely use her again in the future”
Melissa L.
Star Sitter
“Melissa was awesome with my pup rocky. Her and her family made him feel at home and very relaxed. Will definitely be reaching out to her in the future. She was very accommodating with my last minute request and is mil friendly which was a huge plus! Thank you again. ?????”
Jenay W.
“Jenay kept my 11 month old dog Lucy for a weekend. This was Lucy's first time being away from home. I appreciate Jenay agreeing to me bringing Lucy a few days early to her home to meet her family. Everyone were loving to my puppy. Jenay kept me posted with pictures. She took Lucy for a walk and had plenty of lap time which Lucy loves. My mind was set at ease and I was able to enjoy my vacation. I will use Jenay again and hopefully she is available.”
Christina L.
“Awesome pet sitter! Having a husky, I know people can be on the fence on whether to watch one. I’m so glad Christina was open minded and knew how to care for high energy animals. Photos and updates were consistent and she was super flexible last minute for me. Would hands down recommend her without a doubt. Thank you!!!”
Ashley S.Star Sitter
“Ashley was an outstanding dog sitter! She was incredibly nice and communicated excellently throughout my trip. She provided plenty of pictures, keeping me updated and at ease. Her kids adored my pup, giving her lots of love and attention. It was clear my dog was in great hands, enjoying every moment. I highly recommend Ashley for anyone needing a reliable and caring dog sitter. She exceeded all expectations!”
Danielle G.Star Sitter
“This was the first time for us to board our dog. Needless to say, we were somewhat anxious. Danielle has such a gentle approach; we had no hesitation in leaving our dog for a 4 night stay. Our 2-1/2 year old Cavalier King Charles settled right in with the family. It was easy to communicate with Danielle and she sent several photos to let us know that all was well.”
Riley & Mike Y.Star Sitter
“Very accommodating when I had to change the dates they quickly responded and accepted. Took care of boy very well, sent plenty of Sam’s even made some Christmas photos for me. I will definitely be contacting again for future stays. A++”
Simone F.
“Simone was great with our pup! This was the longest we've ever left him so I was a little worried about how he'd react. She made him comfortable and he always seemed happy if every picture/video. She was always responsive, sent updates to ease my mind, and provided a safe and clean place for our furry family member. We will definitely book with Simone again and would recommend her to anyone in the area.”
Matthew H.Star Sitter
“Our Lili had the best time with Matthew! We got daily updates and “glamour shots”. It was a huge relief to know she was well cared for while we traveled. Booked again for Christmas!!”
Jessica H.
“Best experience ever! I would recommend Jessica over and over to any and all! As a military family it is hard to find someone to trust with your furry family members but our pup had the best life with cuddles and treats the whole time. He was cared for like he was one of her own.”
Carol P.
“This was my first time needing a sitter and I was pretty nervous about it. I've never had to leave my sweet boy anywhere other than the vet for a day. Carol was very accommodating. She allowed me to see where he would be, answered any questions I had and sent pictures to me to assure me he was ok. I was grateful for that. That helped ease my mind. I would definitely use her again if it should become necessary again. She's awesome!!”
Inzhu K.Star Sitter
“If I could give Inzhu 100 stars, I would! Our golden retriever stayed with her family while we were on vacation, but the dog clearly got a vacation, too! We were sent lots of photos of him being carefully brushed (and in heaven), going on walks and runs, trips to the park, playing with toys, and getting extra treats. The kids were great with him and I know our dog had so much fun with them. It was a relief to be able to travel and know that our favorite family member was being cared for so well!”
Amber C.
“Nila had a wonderful time with Mrs. Amber and her family. Mrs. Amber consistently kept us updated and sent lots of pictures and videos. I highly recommend Mrs. Amber to watch your pups!”
Allie G.
“Outstanding! Allie was very responsive, professional, and easy to work with. She clearly communicated throughout the process and kept us updated on how our dog was doing. Thank you for taking care of us! Highly recommend!!!”
Rachel M.
“Thank Rachel very much for caring for our cats. She has a very informative description that I liked, she has a beautiful place for the cats and sent very informative photos and other info about the cats while they are staying with her. I definitely recommend her to anyone who is interested.”
Kyla D.
“Kyla was amazing to book with! She took such good care of my puppy super last minute while I needed surgery. She sent me almost daily updates and pictures of Val.”
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As of Aug 2025, 56 sitters provided dog boarding in Okawville. 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, 94% of Okawville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Okawville.
Rover makes it easy to find Okawville 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 56 dog boarding sitters in Okawville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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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