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Sitter Profile Image: Alexander M.
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Alexander M.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Hilo, HI, 96720

“Alex is great. He’s super kind and cool, a fast responder, takes good care of my dog and exercises him regularly. He has a few other dogs so it’s good for my dog to have a pack too! He seems happy and balanced when I pick him up. Thanks Alex!!”

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Taylor M.
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Béla B.
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$47
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 119 reviews
57 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Keaau, HI, 96749

“Very nice and helpful, sent daily updates and took good care of Arlo while I was away. Also watched over him a few additional days when I wanted to extend my trip, including New Years.”

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Lauren A.
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Sarah M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
PAHOA, HI, 96778

“Sarah always does a great job caring for Mochi. She keeps me updated with pictures. Mochi is always excited when she gets to Sarah’s so I know she’s being loved and cared for while she is there!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Diana H.
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Diana H.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Keaau, HI, 96749

“Diana is amazing! She is great with our dog, Sam:) She is also very flexible with last minute bookings and time changes:) She is very kind and a great pet sitter!”

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Michelle H.
Sitter Profile Image: Dianne B.
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Dianne B.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Mt. View, HI, 96771

“Dianne was simply awesome. After nine years with my fur baby, this was the first time I had a relaxing vacation. Communication was great, pictures daily showed she was being well cared for. I was a little worried cocoa puff would not welcome me home. Thank you Dianne for such great care of my “baby””

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Cheryl R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
10 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Kurtistown, HI, 96749

“Cheryl was just amazing! She sent updates and took amazing care of my boy, who absolutely loved hanging out with her pup Jimmy. He came home happy and tuckered out. We are just in HI traveling, otherwise would absolutely use Cheryl again!”

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Kerry F.
Sitter Profile Image: Michael C.
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Michael C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
50 years of experience
Pāhoa, HI, 96778

“Michael did an exceptional job taking care of Milo and Chloe. I was a little skeptical at first about leaving my two dogs with someone I had never met, but that feeling went away pretty quickly. He sent me pictures and updates throughout their entire stay, which I really appreciated. I got to see them playing, making friends with the other dogs, eating, napping, and just genuinely having a great time. It gave me a lot of peace of mind knowing they were happy and being well taken care of. Michael is also a super nice guy, and you can tell he genuinely loves and cares about animals. Milo and Chloe came home happy, and the whole experience was great from start to finish. I’ll definitely be using him again anytime I need someone to watch them. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their dogs. Your pets will be in great hands!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie C.
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Natalie C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 135 reviews
56 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Volcano, HI, 96785

“Natalie is wonderful. My Sadie was working with an old injury that flared up so I was concerned but Natalie provided a space where Sadie did as much activity as she wanted and needed. Picked Sadie up after a 3 day stay and she is doing great. Sadie always has meaningful play time (Natalie provides pics😁😁😁) and did find a special friend in Mochi 😁. I can not express my gratitude enough. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼”

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Rebecca G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla-Raye F.
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Kayla-Raye F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Keaau, HI, 96749

“Great sitter for our two dogs. We will definitely be booking with her the next time we go out of town. She communicated with us the entire time we were away. We loved the pictures of our dogs during our vacation. She worked around our travel times and was so kind to allow us to drop our dogs off early in the morning. They had a great time because they were worn out when they got home. We would definitely recommend this sitter!”

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Christina P.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
28 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Mountain View, HI, 96771

“Christina was so wonderful with Zee Zee! It truly felt like I was leaving her with family. She have my little girl the very best care and welcomed her into her home like she was part of the family! I think Zee Zee felt like it was a vacation with all the attention she received. I also got multiple updates and pictures.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca B.
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Rebecca B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pahoa, HI, 96778

“Rebecca was exceptional; a Godsend at the last moment. She and our kitten took to each other immediately and her attention and mature enthusiasm was very reassuring. Rebecca is indeed the best and has our highest recommendation. She’s our go to sitter from now on!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brian B.
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Brian B.
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$28
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15 years of experience
Pāhoa, HI, 96778

About: I’ve spent my life around animals, raising my own dogs and cats and helping care for many others through family, partners, and friends. My experience also includes a range of farm animals and a wild range of pet personalities from childhood. I pay close attention to the subtle behaviors and communications put forth by any animal, and I work with where they tell me theyre at directly. Whether it’s walkies, snack time or something inbetween, I make sure they feel safe, well cared for and understood. I am a musician, artist and online entrepreneur, so as long as your animals dont mind me playing jazzy flamenco, its actually great for my proces to have little adventures and meet fantastic folks, furry or otherwise I care for pets like I do people, with the awareness that each have their own personalities and needs and communication styles and favorite skritch spots.

Sitter Profile Image: Athena N.
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Athena N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Keaau, HI, 96749

“Perfect boarding for our small Lhasa Apsu . He had a good buddy their dog chewy. Athena sent good pictures with commentary everyday. Will use Athena again but now afraid our Bohdi will want to stay with them :)”

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Michael P.
Sitter Profile Image: Kari S.
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Kari S.
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$35
per night
12 years of experience
Volcano, HI, 96785

About: I bring years of experience of loving and caring for dogs of all shapes and sizes, both at home and while families are on vacation or on a weekend getaway. I look forward to getting to know you and the needs of your fuzzy companion.

Sitter Profile Image: Akane T.
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Akane T.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Hilo, HI, 96720

About: I’ve taken care of cats, dogs, bunnies of my own and just being with them is my passion! I would love to be able to take care of your pets. I am trying to find a job for some extra cash for college. You can contact me any time and I will most likely be free! I’m very flexible and loving when it comets to animals. As long as you have directions I’m sure I will be able to take care of your animal!

Sitter Profile Image: Kandice K.
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Kandice K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Eden Roc, HI, 96720

“Just a wonderful experience. Kandice is caring and thoughtful with her care of my dog Eevee. I felt that she was loved and in a family environment. Just couldn’t have asked for more. Will use her services again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa G.
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Vanessa G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
20 repeat clients
5 years of experience
pahoa, HI, 96778

“Absolutely fantastic caretaker for our two fur babies. Vanessa worked around her schedule to ensure the girls were cared for, had adequate outside time, and were well fed and loved. We will return to here for future sitting needs as she has earned our trust.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Randy & William G.
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Randy & William G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Paauilo, HI, 96776

“I visited Randy at her home beforehand and immediately felt comfortable leaving my dog in her care. She welcomed us with a very friendly dog, and it was clear right away that she truly loves dogs (and other animals). Her place is wonderful for dogs — spacious, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. Randy is warm, friendly, calm, compassionate, and very accommodating to your needs. I’m sure my dog had a great time with her and made some new dog friends. I would happily leave my dog with her again. I also briefly met her husband, and he seemed very kind and sweet. Thank you, Randy and William, for taking such good care of my dog!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Rene & Bill S.
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Rene & Bill S.
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$40
per night
20 years of experience
Pahoa, HI, 96778

About: I have loved and trained our own Bernese Mountain Dogs (Germany and Belgium) for over 20 years, and fostered dogs (senior dogs, puppies, and Animal Control rescues) the past 3 years, sometimes taking in dogs who had no reason to trust humans, dogs that learned through our care that comforting routines and training through play helps them to trust again, and leads them to becoming more adoptable dog companions. I believe trust has to be earned with our dogs. Only then, will they let us care for them with love through routines they can count on. I look forward to continuing the routines you have already established with your pupper. I raised our dogs believing every day, every moment is an opportunity for training of basic dog citizen behaviors (come, sit, down, leave it, etc.) through active engagement and play, and daily walks and cuddles. Note: We still welcome in Foster dogs, and hope your non aggressive dog(s) will also be good pup ambassadors in interacting with senior dogs or other fosters. I work remotely part-time from home, and I am retired so aside from short trips away from the house for errands, I am here to care for your dog(s). With our own dogs, we held to a consistent schedule: a morning walk (7-ish), then breakfast, rest (to avoid bloat in large dogs), playtime several times per day in our fenced yard, and an afternoon walk, then dinner. We have a fully fenced yard on 1/4 acre. Potty-trained dogs are welcome in the house and on some covered furniture. We have a 30ʻ deck with an outdoor couch and chairs with with rolling gates to the outer yard. We also have a smaller fenced area for dogs who prefer to be outside in cool shaded grassy areas. I specialize in large non-aggressive dogs. Most of these dogs do not like like to sleep in human beds; I welcome pet guests to bring their own large dog beds for their stays.

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Laakea M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
10 years of experience
VOLCANO, HI, 96785

About: Been watching and caring for pets since I was 10 & rarely had any problems! I've taken care of a variety of dogs and they all love me Working part time but laid off at this moment so I'm free for your pets everyday except Wednesdays & Thursdays, besides that you can count on me! I will treat your pet as my own and my family. You can count on me that they won't be ignored or left out in the cold

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Papaikou is $45

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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Papaikou on Rover is $35 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $21 and $49 per night. 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.

As of October 2026, there are 36 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Papaikou. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Papaikou home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Papaikou.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Papaikou sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

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 HI ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

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

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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