Doggy Day Care in Philadelphia
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About: I’ve taken care of lots of different breeds of dogs since I was a teenager. I love animals and will be sure to treat your dog with love and care! I am currently working from home, so I will be able to provide lots of attention to your dog. I also walk routinely in the morning and evenings. I do not have any pets that live with me, however there are many open parks and dog parks within a walkable distance from my house.
“Madeline was great. Took good care of my pup, he didn't wanna go when i picked him up! She was great at responding to any questions and even sent me some pics of Fenn enjoying himself at her house.”
“Glenda is so wonderful! She has become my go to sitter for my new rescue. She has been both flexible and communicative about coordinating scheduling and sends cute photo updates throughout the day.”
“Kanade was amazing!! Our dog is picky with people, but she connected with Kanade right away. Kanade and her husband made Ruggie feel right at home. Thank you for taking great care of our pup!”
“I have one of those dogs that can open doors, turn on the radio and open her crate. She’s just so independent and intelligent that most sitters are not up for that kind of challenge. Kiara is not one who is easily overwhelmed by all that. She was amazing with both of my dogs while with the loss of a family member. Desi (GSD, cattle dog and pittie) and Biggie smalls (old English bulldog) are in love with her. She is responsible, prompt, compassionate, observant and most importantly loves dogs. I feel blessed to have her watch my kids. Every time I started to wonder how they were doing I got a video or a picture or just a message saying what they were up to.”
“We had a mixup on timing (my fault) and Paula was great! Understanding and flexible!! Most appreciate it. Oh yes and my doggie is so happy with her!”
“These folks clearly have a passion for helping pets feel at home. The send lots of pictures, are very friendly, and our dog loves their house!!”
“Helen was fantastic! She was very responsive, easy to coordinate with, and provided updates on my boy while I was away. Pickup and drop-off were both seamless, and I felt confident he was in good hands. I would definitely recommend Helen to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.”
“John took great care of my pup. He was super attentive to group dynamics between the dogs and made sure my pup could hang with him on the couch while the others played. I really appreciated John’s updates and would definitely send Roscoe to him again!”
“Another great experience with Christopher. Dango had a great time and I got lots of photos/ updates throughout the day. I always feel at ease when Dango is with Christopher. Will be booking again soon!”
“Megan was great watching Reyna while I was at work! She was very flexible with drop off times which I really appreciated and Reyna always seemed happy and tired getting home!”
“Brian was really great with Lincoln who was a little apprehensive about being in the city. Kept me up to date throughout the day and sent lots of pictures. Thank you!”
About: I’m able to give your pup my full attention throughout the day, with plenty of potty breaks, walks, and playtime built in. A little about me: I’m a caring, detail-oriented dog mom to two small pups (Choco & PB, about 12 lbs each). I really like dogs, so I do Rover for fun. I will have plenty of time playing with your dog (or, my dogs will play with them)! I will be taking them out minimum 3x throughout the day. Also, pets should never be bored - I will be playing with them indoors and outdoors 🎾 Your pet's comfort and happiness are my top priorities! I typically give pets under my care freedom in my apartment, but if you have specific instructions, please do let me know. note that I have 2 small, friendly dogs at home (<15 lbs). If you are a new client, I will ask if there is anything that I should be aware of (i.e., food allergies, personality traits, medication).
“Mara was incredible! She looked after our highly anxious dog for a full day, and our dog had an amazing time. This was the first time we left our dog with someone else, and she gave us frequent updates and worked with us to make sure our dog was set up for success”
“Lauren was great with Roxie! She was kind enough to help us out with short notice and made Roxie feel like she was right at home. Roxie is a senior pup with special needs”
“Deena was very accommodating and good with my dog. This was my first time using Rover and she made the experience great! She took care of my little guy!!! Thank you”
Over 5,377 pet parents in Philadelphia have booked doggy day care
Philadelphia dog parents share their Rover experiences
Brigette was incredible! She is the first rover in Philly we’ve tried and we don’t have to look any further! Both our pups immediately loved and and felt comfortable. Brigette sent us tons of pics and updates - the best kind of sitter! Thank you so much for taking such great care of our boys!
Helen was fantastic! She was very responsive, easy to coordinate with, and provided updates on my boy while I was away. Pickup and drop-off were both seamless, and I felt confident he was in good hands. I would definitely recommend Helen to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.
Madeline was absolutely wonderful with Pixel! She took great care of him and kept us updated throughout his stay with lots of photos and messages, which gave us so much peace of mind. She was very attentive, kind, and easy to communicate with. It was clear that Pixel was comfortable and well cared for. We truly appreciated all the updates and her thoughtful care. We would happily book with Madeline again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!
Jiayi was amazing! Her communication and care exceeded my expectations and she was willing to accept my little one for day care last minute! My pup loved her and she was so good with his potty/feed schedule as well. Definitely booking with her again in the future.
We did a trial stay before our upcoming weekend boarding, and it went so smoothly. My dog is a small reactive dog, and Ginger was incredibly patient, kind, and clearly very experienced with dogs like him. I felt very reassured throughout the process and much more comfortable about the upcoming boarding. Highly recommend, especially for owners of small reactive dogs!
Mara was incredible! She looked after our highly anxious dog for a full day, and our dog had an amazing time. This was the first time we left our dog with someone else, and she gave us frequent updates and worked with us to make sure our dog was set up for success
Olivia was absolutely amazing with Ruey. She not only was able to watch Ruey for two days straight on a last minute basis, but she was also very attentive to Ruey. She took Ruey for walks, fed her, and spent time with her. Ruey was excited to see Olivia and enjoyed her stays! I highly recommend booking Olivia and will do so in the future!
Our dog Leo had an amazing time with Kyla and Hendrix. He’s high energy and tends to be a little nervous staying with new people, but Kyla took him out on a hike and played with him which kept him busy and made him comfortable. He came home tired and so happy. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for great dog care!
Sarah: Sorry but I just finished music lesson. I hereby authorize as I tried to do earlier that Luis should get Belle back because she is totally bonded to him and they really love each other and I hope he can find a way to keep her because if I’d brought her home with me in less than a minute she’d have jumped my fence and run off to find him . She’s his. He doesn’t have to return my money unless he wants to but if not please spend it on Belle’s care: full DHLPP vaccine, heartworm tests and prevention, flea/tick quality prevention (both above can be done now with shots rather than monthly pills, any other necessary vet work at best subsidized clinic in the area, spaying so if she runs away again she at least isn’t forced into “sex slavery” breeding litter after litter of doodle puppies for unethical breeders/puppy mills. And since she’d SO bonded to Luis he MUST find someone who can erect an 8’ fence or she’ll run away again. Believe me, that’s what the dog I just had to put down at age 15 did for her first seven years. Run away. Finally I got Mister Kook, the white golden retriever I brought to meet Belle hoping they would click but they didn’t at all, Belle showed no interest in me, I should never have taken her, but I was completely distracted and freaking out fearing the eye specialist (retinologist) I was about to see would say that the age-related macular degeneration that I have and watched my mother go functionally blind from starting at my age was progressing and I would share her fate. (A close family friend was going through the same thing at the same time.) But the doctor told me “You are NOT about to go blind and we have many new treatments.” I was so euphoric it took me an hour after Belle ran away to realize this was a serious problem. Purvina and Rohil were terrific and deserve five gold stars for all they did to get her back. texted to I guess Purvina last night but I thought it was Rover: "If this is Rover, or even if not, even before the terrific amazing news about finding Belle, I wanted to give Purvina and Rohil a five start Rover review and say something like “they showed amazing dedication and resourcefulness and energy trying to resolve a complicated problem.” Without describing the problem. Even before finding Belle, they deserved to keep their Super Sitter status and more. But please don’t ask me all the other questions asked in these reviews since I barely saw the inside of their (lovely) house etc etc. They were super about updating me." +1 (908) 705-4145: Thank you so much sarah! Do you mind posting this authorization in the Rover app
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The median cost per day for doggy day care in Philadelphia is $40
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Sitters in Philadelphia average 3 repeat doggy day care clients
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Philadelphia on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per day, 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.
As of Jun 2026, 2,184 sitters provided doggy day care in Philadelphia. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care 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, 86% of Philadelphia sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Philadelphia have an average of 16 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Philadelphia.
Philadelphia doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Philadelphia sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 2,184 sitters offering doggy day care in Philadelphia on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Philadelphia, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 90% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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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