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“Sterlin took great care of our tiny chihuahua. She kept us informed with pictures and videos and even had him sit for a picture w the Easter bunny. 😆. We will def be booking again - thanks sterlin!”
“Kelley was great with Cody! There’s a huge fenced in yard and a large room for the dogs in the house. Text messages were quickly responded to. Cody was definitely well taken care of and we will be requesting Kelley again!”
“Denise kept great care of our dog Wiley for a very long trip. She went us many photos and Wiley looked like he was well fed and rested. Although Wiley was happy to come home, we get a sense that he wanted to stay for a bit.”
“Ivette was amazing. She accommodated me at the last minute which I get isn’t easy. She provided me updates and pictures. She made sure my concerns were addressed because I was very anxious boarding my dog. Simba was very well cared for, as well as Grace. I am definitely keeping Ivettes contact info next time I’m in town. ❤️”
“Tiffany is caring, and treated Stewie like he was her own. I don't think he wanted to leave. She sent lots of pictures and videos. In each one you could tell how relaxed and happy he was. Tiffany definitely made it easier for us to be able to enjoy our vacation without worrying about him. Thank you!”
“Definitely a 10/10 experience! Marci took great care of my pup and sent me so many pictures throughout the day. She did everything to help Milo feel comfortable and catered to his needs!”
“Lisa was wonderful with Theo my cat. He responded very well to her gentle, soft spoken, and kind manner. He often slept with her and would make bread while sitting on her lap. She has plenty of space for him to run and play. The thing I'm most grateful for is the fact she doesn't have carpeting. One very unique and creative thing she did was using a small canvas she'd take the colors from his coat and applied them to the canvas and put the canvas in a zip lock bag. Than using Theo's paws would let him create a special piece of artwork. Which she gave to me when I picked him up. She is truly Amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to leave my fur babies with her again.”
“My dog is 6 years old, and we have always traveled together.This is my first experience with a pet sitter, so I was initially quite worried. However, all my worries disappeared the moment I saw Jared and his family. He kept sending us pictures,videos, assuring us that the dog was doing well. He told us not to worry and just enjoy our trip. So, we truly enjoyed our trip with peace of mind. Furthermore, his house had a spacious backyard with high fences, and I really appreciated that. I loved knowing that my dog had a safe and secure space to stay in.I also felt that he and his family truly cared for and loved dogs. I really appreciate it Jared!”
“My husband and I are so happy to have found Mariah to take care of our energetic 1 year old Wire Haired Pointing Griffon while we vacationed for a week down the shore! This was the first time we left Arlo for an extended period of time and we are incredibly thankful we had the opportunity to leave him in Mariah’s care! She was extremely professional to work with and was always easy to reach and quick to respond. Our pup could be quite a handful but she did an excellent job at managing his energy levels with nice long walks on the beach and plenty of play time. Every day she sent us an update along with pictures and videos to help ease our minds. We were able to fully relax knowing Arlo was not only in good hands but also having a blast! We would absolutely recommend her to all of our family and friends!”
About: I’ve been an animal lover my whole life. I’ve had both cats and dogs, I’ve volunteered at farms assisting with animal care. Can’t wait to meet your fur baby :) I currently work full time. I have a hybrid schedule and can be available Friday-Monday at all times. Tuesday-Thursday I can be available in the mornings and after 5pm. I am an organized and prompt person. I will adhere to your pets schedule along with your schedule. I will ensure the pets have their food, walks on time and that their living quarters are clean.
“I can tell my dog had a great time at Lauren’s! She gave me great updates throughout the stay and based on his demeanor when I picked him up I could tell he was very well cared for! I would definitely recommend Lauren as a sitter and use her again for a future trip!”
“Angela watched our seven year old German Shepherd for a week. She would keep us informed and send us daily updates on how he was doing. We would recommend Angela to anyone needing a sitter and would use her again!”
“Debbie was great with our dog. She played with her daily and gave her lots of extra attention. I also love that she was conveniently located along the parkway for easy pickup and drop off while going on vacation. Thank you Debbie!”
“Rebecca and Ozzie were great with my dog Bear who was a first-time boarder. He was anxious and withdrawn at first (that’s his personality when he’s not used to new places), but he eventually settled in and did fine! They were very reassuring, helpful, and kind. I wouldn’t hesitate to bring Bear back to them in the future!”
“Sent pictures, daily updates and exceeded my expectations and felt confident leaving my dog in her care. Very professional”
“Have had Michael watch our golden retriever a few times now. Have been very pleased with the care he has provided and our dog has been very happy to stay at his place. We will continue to have Michael watch our dog.”
“Ashlee took great care of my dog. She was very flexible when we got stuck in traffic and were late to drop off the dog and accommodated us when we needed to add a day to the booking. She also kept me updated with pictures of my dog and it seemed like her dogs and mine got along great. She even gave my dog a bath before giving her back to us. I will definitely book with Ashlee again and I wholeheartedly suggest that if you are looking for someone, you give her a call!”
“Mae was great with communication. fast response & reply thru. txt regarding questions, comments. She would send the latest news, photos, videos of them. it didn't seem to take them long to warm up to her and get comfortable around her. overall, she put me at easy leaving my babies with her while I had to be out of town. I would reach out to her again when needed in the future!”
“Our Huxley was well cared for and Kateri was extremely flexible with our drop off time which kept changing. She sent us some pictures throughout the stay and came home exhausted which means she had fun! Thank you for hosting our queen?”
“Patricia watched my Lola for a 2nd time. Lola love Patrica and of course we do to. She keeps me updated with frequent pictures and videos. Takes her outdoors in her beautiful yard. When we found Patrica we found a gem. She loves our dog like she’s her own dog.”
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1. Sterlin D.
“Sterlin took great care of our tiny chihuahua. She kept us informed with pictures and videos and even had him sit for a picture w the Easter bunny. 😆. We will def be booking again - thanks sterlin!”
2. Kelley T.
“Kelley was great with Cody! There’s a huge fenced in yard and a large room for the dogs in the house. Text messages were quickly responded to. Cody was definitely well taken care of and we will be requesting Kelley again!”
3. Denise G.
“Denise kept great care of our dog Wiley for a very long trip. She went us many photos and Wiley looked like he was well fed and rested. Although Wiley was happy to come home, we get a sense that he wanted to stay for a bit.”
4. Ivette G.
“Ivette was amazing. She accommodated me at the last minute which I get isn’t easy. She provided me updates and pictures. She made sure my concerns were addressed because I was very anxious boarding my dog. Simba was very well cared for, as well as Grace. I am definitely keeping Ivettes contact info next time I’m in town. ❤️”
5. Tiffany F.
“Tiffany is caring, and treated Stewie like he was her own. I don't think he wanted to leave. She sent lots of pictures and videos. In each one you could tell how relaxed and happy he was. Tiffany definitely made it easier for us to be able to enjoy our vacation without worrying about him. Thank you!”
6. Marci H.
“Definitely a 10/10 experience! Marci took great care of my pup and sent me so many pictures throughout the day. She did everything to help Milo feel comfortable and catered to his needs!”
7. Lisa T.
“Lisa was wonderful with Theo my cat. He responded very well to her gentle, soft spoken, and kind manner. He often slept with her and would make bread while sitting on her lap. She has plenty of space for him to run and play. The thing I'm most grateful for is the fact she doesn't have carpeting. One very unique and creative thing she did was using a small canvas she'd take the colors from his coat and applied them to the canvas and put the canvas in a zip lock bag. Than using Theo's paws would let him create a special piece of artwork. Which she gave to me when I picked him up. She is truly Amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to leave my fur babies with her again.”
8. Jared J.
“My dog is 6 years old, and we have always traveled together.This is my first experience with a pet sitter, so I was initially quite worried. However, all my worries disappeared the moment I saw Jared and his family. He kept sending us pictures,videos, assuring us that the dog was doing well. He told us not to worry and just enjoy our trip. So, we truly enjoyed our trip with peace of mind. Furthermore, his house had a spacious backyard with high fences, and I really appreciated that. I loved knowing that my dog had a safe and secure space to stay in.I also felt that he and his family truly cared for and loved dogs. I really appreciate it Jared!”
9. Mariah R.
“My husband and I are so happy to have found Mariah to take care of our energetic 1 year old Wire Haired Pointing Griffon while we vacationed for a week down the shore! This was the first time we left Arlo for an extended period of time and we are incredibly thankful we had the opportunity to leave him in Mariah’s care! She was extremely professional to work with and was always easy to reach and quick to respond. Our pup could be quite a handful but she did an excellent job at managing his energy levels with nice long walks on the beach and plenty of play time. Every day she sent us an update along with pictures and videos to help ease our minds. We were able to fully relax knowing Arlo was not only in good hands but also having a blast! We would absolutely recommend her to all of our family and friends!”
10. Stephanie H.
“Stephanie is an amazing and kind person who loves animals very much. She is very trust worthy and I have known her for a very long time. She has always had animals and is very caring of her own as well as others pets. She cares for my animals every time she comes over and cuddles and loves them as if they were her own.”
11. Lauren D.
“I can tell my dog had a great time at Lauren’s! She gave me great updates throughout the stay and based on his demeanor when I picked him up I could tell he was very well cared for! I would definitely recommend Lauren as a sitter and use her again for a future trip!”
12. Angela M.
“Angela watched our seven year old German Shepherd for a week. She would keep us informed and send us daily updates on how he was doing. We would recommend Angela to anyone needing a sitter and would use her again!”
13. Debbie I.
“Debbie was great with our dog. She played with her daily and gave her lots of extra attention. I also love that she was conveniently located along the parkway for easy pickup and drop off while going on vacation. Thank you Debbie!”
14. Rebecca M.
“Rebecca and Ozzie were great with my dog Bear who was a first-time boarder. He was anxious and withdrawn at first (that’s his personality when he’s not used to new places), but he eventually settled in and did fine! They were very reassuring, helpful, and kind. I wouldn’t hesitate to bring Bear back to them in the future!”
15. Mia F.
“Sent pictures, daily updates and exceeded my expectations and felt confident leaving my dog in her care. Very professional”
16. Michael R.
“Have had Michael watch our golden retriever a few times now. Have been very pleased with the care he has provided and our dog has been very happy to stay at his place. We will continue to have Michael watch our dog.”
17. Ashlee B.
“Ashlee took great care of my dog. She was very flexible when we got stuck in traffic and were late to drop off the dog and accommodated us when we needed to add a day to the booking. She also kept me updated with pictures of my dog and it seemed like her dogs and mine got along great. She even gave my dog a bath before giving her back to us. I will definitely book with Ashlee again and I wholeheartedly suggest that if you are looking for someone, you give her a call!”
18. Mae S.
“Mae was great with communication. fast response & reply thru. txt regarding questions, comments. She would send the latest news, photos, videos of them. it didn't seem to take them long to warm up to her and get comfortable around her. overall, she put me at easy leaving my babies with her while I had to be out of town. I would reach out to her again when needed in the future!”
19. Kateri C.
“Our Huxley was well cared for and Kateri was extremely flexible with our drop off time which kept changing. She sent us some pictures throughout the stay and came home exhausted which means she had fun! Thank you for hosting our queen?”
20. Patricia S.
“Patricia watched my Lola for a 2nd time. Lola love Patrica and of course we do to. She keeps me updated with frequent pictures and videos. Takes her outdoors in her beautiful yard. When we found Patrica we found a gem. She loves our dog like she’s her own dog.”
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As of Apr 2025, 141 sitters provided dog boarding in Petersburg. 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, 96% of Petersburg dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Petersburg have an average of 21 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Petersburg.
Rover makes it easy to find Petersburg 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 141 dog boarding sitters in Petersburg on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Petersburg, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 81% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care 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.
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