Dog Boarding in Ottumwa
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1. Stewart F.
“Stewart was able to accommodate us last minute for a few hours of doggie daycare while we met up with old high school friends in Ottuma. Stewart and his dog, Sophie were both great. Stewart sent pictures and had a large fenced back yard and a lot of toys for Maddie to play with. Callie felt at home and cuddles on Stewart with Sophie while Maddie napped among the toys LOL. THANK YOU Stewart for making us feel comfortable and taking great care of our babies.”
2. Jessica A.
“Jessica was wonderful. This was our first time boarding our 4 yr old lab. She took pics each day, walks, and allowed our dog to be a part of their family. My girl came home happy and healthy.”
3. Ali L.
“Ali was so great with our dog! She was flexible and easy to work with and made sure she knew a lot about our dog’s routines before our trip. We loved knowing he was being well taken care of while we were gone! We would highly recommend her and plan to check with her again the next time we’re gone! You and your pets will love her too!”
4. Rockwell A.
“Rockwell did a great job with my older dog Annie. Sent me lots of photos and she was well taken care of.”
5. Sara R.
“Sara is a gentle soul, who is just as sweet and thoughtful with people as she is with animals. I’ve seen her with her own doggie, and they have such an adorable connection. I would completely trust her with any pet if I had my own!”
6. Rayven P.
About: I grew up with dogs, raised my kiddos with cats, and owned a homestead with cows, horses, chickens, rabbits, bees, an Australian Shepard and cats. I work at home, so my schedule is very flexible. I am available for early morning and evening. In addition to daytime visits, I am available for early morning or evening visits. I’m about as compassionate and trustworthy as you could find - I’ve actually been a surrogate mother for families that could not carry their (people) babies - more than once. And did I mention I adore dogs?
7. Katie D.
“I received a lot of photos while on my trip and both of my dogs looked happy as could be in all of them. I was afraid they wouldn’t want to leave! Lots of attention and playtime made leaving them behind so much easier thanks to Katie”
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your dog sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Dog Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Ottumwa on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $35 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
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 Ottumwa.
Rover makes it easy to find Ottumwa 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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