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Anne B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

Anne was wonderful! Beautiful yard and friendly dogs that played with my two after a long car ride from PA. Lots of updates and photos, which were appreciated as new Rover users.

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Becca S.
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Alma D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04102

Alma took such good care of our pup while we were away for the weekend! He got lots of exercise and had so much fun playing with Birdie. Alma had a great setup at home and her communication was top notch.

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Celine T.
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Sergey T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

Sergey and family are amazing! If you want to feel completely at ease when traveling look no further. I’d give ten stars if I could

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Michelle P.
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Abigail & Neil F.
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$55
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4.7 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
North Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

Neil and Abby were great. Good communication and our dog was very happy there - lots of good play time with their dog Molly. Would definitely have Delta board with them again in the future!

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Emily C.
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Marna A.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
62 repeat clients
27 years of experience
North Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Marna communicated perfectly throughout, sending us daily photos that showed just how much love and attention our dog was receiving. He was clearly treated like part of the family—when we picked him up, he was calm, happy, and completely at ease. It was obvious he felt right at home. If you’re looking for a place where your dog will truly be loved and cared for, Marna is the one.

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Rojin M.
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Emily & Kieran D.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Emily and Kieran were so great with Chewy! I met with them and Leon leading up to the booking which was great so that our dogs met ahead of time. They sent periodic updates which was awesome and put me at ease. It was a wonderful first experience using Rover.

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sridevi T.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

Sri could not have cared for Murphy better! She sent us daily updates with photos and videos. They went on walks and played daily and it was evident that Sri loved Murphy as her own. We feel so lucky and greatly appreciate Sri!

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Kara K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
WESTBROOK, ME, 04092

Kara was wonderful! Her pup Turtle is so sweet and did so well with Murphy! She provided timely updates and plenty of walks! We will definitely reach out again!

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Lindsay W.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

Lindsay did such a great job with our pug, Chloe. She sent photos, played with her, took her for long walks. When we picked Chloe up - she was perfectly calm and clearly felt comfortable and lived with Lindsay.

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Katharine O.
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Claudia & Jason M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04103

Claudia and Jason were an absolute lifesaver. We needed a last minute sitter while visiting Maine and they came through. Drop off was a breeze and I knew Chase was in good hands. Regular updates including photos reassured myself and the kids that Chase was doing well. I can’t thank them enough and I can honestly attest that your dog is in good hands with them. I would absolutely without hesitation use them again if we’re in town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jake F.
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Jake F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Bayside, Portland, ME, 04101

Jake was amazing with my dog, Ridge! From the very start he was friendly and easy to communicate with, and he kept me updated the whole time with plenty of photos. Ridge looked so happy and well-cared for in every picture, which gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. Jake was professional, reliable, and clearly loves spending time with dogs. I’d absolutely book him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!

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Andy G.
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Viva L.
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$93
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
25 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04102

Viva is an amazing Dog Sitter. She took care of a relatively elderly dog with lots of medication’s beautifully with excellent communication and I plan to work with her again many thanks.

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Lora F.
Sitter Profile Image: Elisabeth K.
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Elisabeth K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Stroudwater, Portland, ME, 04102

Louise is so happy getting out of the car at Elisabeth’s. She is so well cared for and Elisabeth always sends updates of what she’s up to and how much fun she’s having. So grateful to Elisabeth and highly recommend her and her sweet dogs!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly D.
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Kelly D.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Scarborough, ME, 04074

Kelly was wonderful with our dog Jimmy! She took him to the lake, and he had an absolute blast playing there. She kept us updated throughout the weekend, sending us updates with pictures and videos. He probably didn’t want to come home! We’ll definitely book Kelly again.

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Katherine D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

Katherine did an amazing job with Boone. He was well rested and not anxious at all when I picked him up. She was very flexible and communicative during his stay. I was very happy!

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Christine B.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103

Christine is a new favorite dogsitter! I left one of my dogs with her and her canine crew for five days—she came home happy, healthy, and tired after romping around the big fenced yard, dipping in the pool, and snoozing on the couch. Worry-free dogsitting from a true dog lover. Thanks, Christine!

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Jennifer V.
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justin b.
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$75
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Valley Street, Portland, ME, 04102

About: I have been the go to dog sitter for my friends and family for years. I am experienced with small/medium sized dogs of all ages. I'm very flexible and will do my best to accommodate special requests that are within my skill set. I also like to form long term relationships with pets and their families to ensure consistent care and the best experience for all involved. I am currently available 24/7 for my dog, we like to go to the beach, walks in the woods, naps and daily training exercises. I am flexible to work with your dogs needs and schedules! I'm happy to accommodate to the best of my capabilities the care and routines to which your pets are accustomed. Feeding, walks, meds, certain special care and sleeping arrangements will all be tailored to your pets needs to ensure the least stressful experience for your four legged friends!

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Molly & Ricky W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

Molly was great. The dog was happy when we came to get him, she kept us updated and sent pictures throughout the dog's one week stay with her and her husband.

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Tara R.
Sitter Profile Image: Celine G.
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Celine G.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04102

Celine did a great job with Buda while we were gone for about a week! Some health concerns came out but she handled it very professionally and Buda looked so happy during his stay. We got frequent updates and photos, everything we could ask for.

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Sitter Profile Image: John R.
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John R.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
35 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

I recently went on a cruise and booked John as a pet sitter to watch my dog, Jim, at his house. John was awesome! He suggested we meet up before my trip to make sure that Jim warmed to him and his dog Charlie. This made the drop off way easier, when we actually left for vacation. John is warm, kind and an obvious dog lover. His dog Charlie is very mild mannered and socialized with my dog very well. John kept my dog for 8 days. When I went to pick Jim up, I could tell that Jim genuinely liked John. I will definitely use John again!

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Taylor M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time having Emmy dog sit for us and she was amazing! She sent pictures everyday and provided us with updates. We will definitely leave our dog with her the next time we need a sitter. Banjo and MooMoo got along so well. Very happy!

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Denis L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We couldn’t have asked for better care for Phoebe while we were out of town. She was treated like family, and it was clear she was happy, comfortable, and well loved the entire time. We’re so appreciative of the updates with pictures and the thoughtful care she received. It made being away so much easier knowing she was in such good hands. We would absolutely trust Muriel and her family again.

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Jessica M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace took such great care of Chloe! She took her on wonderful walks, played with her and sent adorable photos and videos while we were away. Chloe warmed up to her quickly. We highly recommend Grace!

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Katharine O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Josh was fantastic- responsive, caring and obviously loves dogs and is very adaptive to individual needs. Lily seemed to relax and enjoy her stay completely. I do not hesitate to highly recommend Josh and will work with him again.

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Diane G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily and Kieran were the best dog watchers! Their dog Leon is so chill and playful with our pup, Roscoe. They did two walks a day and outdoor play was easy with a doggy door. We received daily updates. So grateful to have Roscoe in good hands while we were away.

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Laura N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hudson had a great visit and Alma shared just the right amount of photos and updates so we knew he was having fun and being a good boy - looking forward to having him stay the next time we travel!

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Douglas D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenna was amazing, we booked last minute for our energetic, large lab after our planned care fell through. It was obvious through pictures and communication that Mogul was well cared for, getting lots of walks, runs and adventure and that Jenna was staying consistent with our training. We couldn’t be happier and will 100% rebook with her in the future .

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Hope S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Emily, who was very conscientious and responsive. I definitely plan to have her watch Maisie again.

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Dana S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I felt like my JRT was right at home with Charis. I received daily updates and he was always happily walking or snuggled in with her. I will definitely use her services again.

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Christine O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jake was great! He was friendly, responsible, and made the whole experience easy and stress free. My dog was well cared for, and I felt comfortable leaving him in Jake’s hands. Would definitely book with him again!

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Aimee E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caesar had an absolutely wonderful time with Christine! Great communication, keeping us updated, but most of all lots of love and caring for him while we were away. We knew he’d be in good hands and he was!

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Jon R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Viva is an amazing dog sitter! She was so loving and caring with Chico! She took such good care of him and my house! I appreciate all the photos and updates over the days! Super communicative and upfront with questions! I trust Chico with her 100%!

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Tais c.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I didn't know how my dog was going to do but he did better than expected with Krista. From all the updates and pictures that I got I was able to tell you she cared about his well being and was attentive to what he needed.

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Erin V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathleen & Dylan are incredible sitters. Our golden puppy Chief had the best overnight stay with them and their dog, and they were responsive and sent pictures throughout his stay. Will definitely be having them watch Chief in the future! 😊

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marissa m.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Celine did a great job with Buda while we were gone for about a week! Some health concerns came out but she handled it very professionally and Buda looked so happy during his stay. We got frequent updates and photos, everything we could ask for.

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Ming Feng S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog Juno loved Grace the minute she met her! She got to go on lots of walks on the Eastern Prom, and appeared to eat very well, which isn't always the case if she is feeling anxious being away from us. I so appreciated the daily pics Grace sent of Juno out walking and/or snuggled up and clearly cozy at Grace's place. Plus Grace is just clearly a very kind, lovely person. I would love to book her again in the future, and definitely recommend her to others!

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Jessica H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nolan take care of my dog really good, He’s always update the picture of Arnold’s activities . Fast respond and good communication. Very recommended.

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Kanokwan K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Maizy’s second visit with Dill, Ike and Lucy. It’s obvious they love dogs! Their yard makes it easy for Maizy to go out. She was up early going for walks. The pictures we received showed how happy Maizy was on her vacation! Thanks guys!

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Doug & Karen F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hudson loves when he get to send time with Sam and Penny. We feel so happy that Sam is taking care of Hudson. Peace of mind for us, and a great time for Hudson! Thank you so much!

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Douglas D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eden took such good care of our senior dog Maxine, during a very cold and snowy week. We were able to relax on our vacation knowing that she was getting a lot of love and attention. Eden is very experienced and communicative. Highly recommend!

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Betsy M.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Portland is $65 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $455. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Portland dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $91 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 264 sitters provided dog boarding in Portland. 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, 94% of Portland dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Portland have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Portland.

Rover makes it easy to find Portland 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 264 dog boarding sitters in Portland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Portland, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.

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.