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Sitter Profile Image: Ruby K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008

We left our 1yr old and 2 yr old cat with her for the weekend while my family ( who’s allergic to cats) came into town. She communicated with us, sent us a picture when possible, she was very respectful and understanding! She also responded very quickly as well which I appreciated since I’ve had my 1 year old cat since she was 8 weeks old and I’ve never left her with anyone before and we got our 2 yr old cat 3 months ago, but being in the loop made me feel better 😊 they seemed to have fun, so we definitely would come back!

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$26
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20 years of experience
West Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

About: I have been taking care of all sorts of animals my whole life. I used to have a small farm. I have experience with dogs of all sizes. I work part time from home. I can bring your dog out at any time, for walks and I’m available for boarding anytime. Also kids to play with them. I have 3 friendly dogs, cats and kids so your furry babies will have company so they don’t get lonely. They will be loved and well cared for.

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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Mattawan, MI, 49071

Anthony was fantastic to work with! Communication was great. He clearly knows a lot about dogs and is passionate about taking care of them as if they were his own. Highly recommend!

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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49004

Fantastic pet sitter! I have a very stubborn and specific elderly dog and after talking with her once, I felt completely confident that he would be well taken care of. I received multiple updates throughout my dog’s stay, and she was even gracious enough to allow me to pick him up after midnight. Everything went smoothly and I can tell from my dog’s stay, as well as the sweet attitude of the other animals in her home, that this is a very loving place for pets! Thank you very much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Savannah M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49006

Savannah was amazing! She made us feel so eat ease with our first experience our leaving our golden at someone’s house while we went out of town. She sent frequent updates along with pictures. Our boy at the time of his life!

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Sitter Profile Image: Barb C.
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Barb C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Westnedge Hill, kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Barb was fantastic! She sent updates and pictures and was so great to work with. Brownie had so much fun staying with her overnight. He came home and was exhausted from all of his playtime and fun! We will most definitely use her again in the future.

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Mattawan, MI, 49071

We are so lucky to have found Heather! She gives daily updates of our pets and sends videos and pictures, which makes our time away a lot less difficult. She truly cares about our pets!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaisree S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

Our dog just stayed 2 nights with Jaisree. I felt so comfortable leaving our girl with her. She has a beautiful home and very private yard. We would definitely leave our dog with her again. She sent us plenty of pictures and updates and truly seemed to enjoy her time with our girl. Thank you Jaisree!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie R.
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Stephanie R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Parchment, MI, 49004

About: For the past ten years I’ve worked in the area as a veterinary assistant and also have experience in dog daycare and grooming. I enjoy developing relationships with pets and their humans! Being a home away from home is an huge honor to me. I am currently available during weekdays for daycare. I have a great space at my home and neighborhood to keep your dog company for the day. I am now doing pet sitting from my home and able to stay at your home. Whatever your pet is most comfortable with! I have a fenced in yard and my own dog that would love to play. I also have a great neighborhood to explore with your pet. The latest pick up time is 6:30pm but can accommodate if something comes up.

Sitter Profile Image: Natasha G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
5 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49048

Very wonderful sitter. She made sure to send me photos of my girl and took very good care of her. I will definitely book again :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah E.
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Hannah E.
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$32
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9 years of experience
Arcadia, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

About: I have grown up with large dogs and been dog sitting for a couple of years now and have been dog walking/day time taking care of. I enjoy walking, bathing, and caring for all dogs weather a puppy or an older pup. I have a flexible schedule and am happy to help with anything like boarding, walking in, housesitting, and everything in between. I am currently a student ant WMU and working some weekdays and weekends, topically 3-4 days a week as a server. I am available to dog sit over night on week days and weekends. I live in an apartment but that doesn’t prevent enjoying spending time outdoors whether that’s visiting local dog parks, exploring walking trails, or going on daily walks. My top priorities are always the safety, comfort, and well being of every pet in my care. I treat each dog as if they were my own and provide the same level of attention, patience, and care that I would want for my own pet, my dog Tater Tot is my little baby and I know the love for our furry companions. I follow each owner’s instructions closely and work to create a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience for every dog!

Sitter Profile Image: Kristi M.
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Kristi M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

Kristi took good care of Chester. He looked happy when I picked him up. I got lots of pictures of Chester outside playing while enjoying a walk. Thanks Kristi!

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Mendon, MI, 49072

Anna provided the most impeccable care for my fur babies while I was out of town. She provided numerous pictures and went above and beyond in ensuring I was comfortable while they were there.

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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
40 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

About: I have had dogs in my life for 57 years. I have had 2 miniature poodles and 2 standard poodles. I have trained them all. I currently do door dash part-time. I have plenty of time to take care of your loved pet. I have time to walk your dog, play with your dog and even train your dog if you’d like. I have a nice yard, and I live in a beautiful modular home park. We have a dog park here for your dog to play.

Sitter Profile Image: Alexia H.
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Alexia H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Mendon, MI, 49072

Alexia was very attentive to my puppy's requirements and went above and beyond my expectations for daily updates. She helped with socialization with exposure to family members, other pets, and new environments. Overall, I was very happy with my puppy's experience versus that of a conventional kennel boarding experience, and I will be scheduling future boardings with Alexia.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kailynn L.
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Kailynn L.
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$27
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8 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

About: I’ve taken care of animals for several years for several families and love it so much! I have two dogs and two cats of my own that I love so much! I have experience with all different types of dogs and even have to give an insulin shots everyday to one of the dogs I watch. Your furry friend will be in amazing care I have a very open schedule and available almost all the time. I’m a college student all online this semester so I’m home all the time to take care of your pets! I live in a house with a yard(not fenced) and live a mile away from a park and hiking trails if your pup would like that! I live in a nice neighborhood good for walks! And have two pups who are friendly with dogs and cats as well as two cats who are friendly!

Sitter Profile Image: Andrew C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Kalamazoo, MI, 49006

I’ve used Andrew twice now and could not recommend him any more highly! He and his wife were very responsive and clearly took great care of my dog. I think she was a little sad to leave actually!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rex L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
148 reviews
63 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Battle Creek, MI, 49015

My 9 month old lap/pitbull mix had a BLAST with Rex and his family. We received multiple pictures during her 5 days there and she made friends with the other dogs. I highly recommend Rex and his family! Five stars!! ?

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Sitter Profile Image: JoAnn H.
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JoAnn H.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
33 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Richland, MI, 49083

We had JoAnn watch our dog at her house for 6 days and then stay at our house and watch our dog and cat for another 4 days. She did a terrific job. My dog often has anxiety when we are gone and it takes her a few days after our return to relax. This time she was perfectly fine and didn't seem stressed at all. Our house was clean and in perfect shape. I would highly recommend JoAnn and am planning to use her again!

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$32
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3 years of experience
Portage, MI, 49002

About: I have one dog and bird that I take care of with my family. A Newfoundland and African Grey parrot in my household. I make sure they can kept safe, healthy and loved, as for will I with your own animals. I can work usually Tuesday-Friday, weekends + Monday can be extremely busy for me in my personal life. 7 am to 7 pm, unless overnight to look after and take care for. Your pup's comfort and safety are my top priority. Plenty of walks, feeding, play time etc will be fulfilled. I can adapt to their routine in an instant for their comfortable familiarity.

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Portage is $40

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dogs stay with Shelby all the time, and she’s absolutely perfect with them. She is fantastically communicative and cares about my dogs like they were her own! I cannot recommend Shelby enough!!

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Lauren R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our two beagles enjoyed their stay with Nayoma over the holiday weekend. She communicated with us well and sent pictures to let us know how they were doing. Our dogs came home happy!

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Hannah S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Liz was absolutely lovely. She took great care of my very anxious dog and went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable and kept me updated as to how she was doing all weekend. Would definitely recommend.

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Eryn Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Becky was amazing to work with. Very knowledge and made my whole interaction effortless. I never thought I'd be comfortable dropping my nervous dogs off somewhere, we had given up on kennels. This was such an encouraging experience that I won't hesitate to do it again.

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Randy J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney did a great job of keeping me informed and keeping my needy older dog happy. She is very caring and I would happily rebook with her.

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Dawn K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

The best home for my 2 special-needs dogs I could have hoped for! Pictures and videos and updates on how they were doing every day. I could tell they were in a really loving home with Kathy and Bob. I don’t think my pals wanted to come home! Highly recommend 10/10

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Stephen L.
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4.0 out of 5 stars

Shelbie is an excellent sitter. Her house and fenced yard are set up well for dogs. She follows your dog's care plan with precision. Our dog had an incident and she called me immediately so we could resolve it. I highly recommend Shelbie.

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Jeanie H.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Portage on Rover is $38.85 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 217 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Portage. About 88% of Portage sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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 MI ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

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