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$45
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8 reviews
3 repeat clients
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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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Valley Street, Portland, ME, 04102

Justin’s awesome! Gordy is a big guy and he was so happy to spend time with Justine. Would 100% trust him to watch Gordy again

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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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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
24 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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Christina R.
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$60
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240 reviews
94 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04093

Christina took great care of our dog! She provided fantastic photos and updates so we felt at ease. It’s clear how much she loves animals; highly recommend and will use her again in the future.

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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, Kieran, and their lovely dog Leon are absolutely amazing. They took fantastic care of my pup Sally and made her feel like she was part of the family. They’re communicative, thoughtful, and absolutely rockstar sitters. Thank you!

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Alexandra D.
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$55
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9 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

About: Lifelong dog lover with plenty of availability for long morning walks. I am a current medical student with a flexible schedule, available for last‑minute walks or overnight stays for the right family. I look forward to getting to know you! I’m a first‑year medical student currently on summer vacation, which gives me plenty of free time throughout the week. I’m available for both morning and afternoon walks, depending on what your dog needs. My days are flexible, so I can easily fit regular weekly walks or occasional check‑ins into my routine. I care for pets in their own home so they can stick to their normal routine. I handle feeding, walks, and any instructions you leave, and make sure your dog gets steady attention throughout the day. My focus is keeping things calm, consistent, and comfortable for your pup.

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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
42 repeat clients
30 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Jules was very communicative and was a wonderful host for our pup. Jules made sure she had everything our pup would need and sent frequent updates. We are hoping Rosa can hang with her again soon!

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James F.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
15 years of experience
Rosemont, Portland, ME, 04102

About: I have cared for dogs of all sizes from 10lbs to 100+ lbs, ages puppy to senior, all with various temperaments, energy levels and medical needs. I’ve also cared for many cats ranging from 2 years old to 13 years old I’m a middle school teacher on summer break with A LOT of availability. I regularly free weekdays during the day through the evening and even available at night and through the night most days of the week. I have a large fenced in yard with that’s mostly shaded by surrounding trees. With easy access from a back deck. We also have a screened in porch for good airflow on hotter days. I live in a nice and walkable neighborhood and I regularly visit local walking/hiking trails in the area.

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Katherine D.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 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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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
24 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103

Hudson didn’t want to leave when his stay was over, he had so much fun! He’s always excited to come back to Sam’s house, it’s obvious he has a great time and is so well cared for when he’s there. Thank you!

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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
North Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

We are so fortunate to have found Andy and his lovely family on Rover! We boarded our 2 yo Frenchie Bertie overnight and she had a ball with his 3 Italian Greyhounds! Andy was super welcoming and communicative. We felt Bertie was in great hands with a family that seemed to love her as much as we do!

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Kylie K.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Kylie & John watched my dog Kate for two weeks and I could tell by the photos and text updates that she was relaxed and comfortable in their home. They are very easy going and caring; real dog lovers who understand dog behavior. When I picked up Kate, she was calm and seemingly happy. I was too, knowing that she was in the best of care while I was away. Thank you Kylie and John! Kate hopes to stay with you again.

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Annie G.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
43 repeat clients
30 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Annie was incredible with our dogs, as was her communication with us throughout their stay. We look forward to working with her in the future and I'm so sure the dogs will be excited to see her again!

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Andrew L.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
26 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

Andrew took great care of our pup! He was very thorough when we first met, and he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to training and socializing. We loved that Gio was super tired when we picked him up after a weekend with Andrew!

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
7 years of experience
Falmouth, ME, 04105

Alexyss was great with communication and availabilty with my dogs.She is clearly an animal lover and my boys did really well with her.

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Heidi A.
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$48
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4.9 out of 5 stars
464 reviews
230 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04038

This was our first time using Heidi to take care of our pup, and it won’t be the last. Even with a houseful of dogs, she kept our anxious dog safe and separated from the others. Heidi seems to understand dogs really well which gave us confidence leaving her for two weeks while we were away visiting our daughters. We often feel badly that our dog doesn’t play well with others, but Heidi never made us feel that way. We absolutely recommend her!

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Amanda & Austen B.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Scarborough, ME, 04074

Amanda and Austen were great with our pup, Mabel. They were very communicative and clearly took great care of her while we were away. Mabel came back a calm and happy pup, which is always a comforting sign.

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Kimberly D.
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$92
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04038

Excellent as always! We highly recommend Kimberly. She’s great with our dog - gentle, kind. She’s also good at communicating with us during our dog’s stay.

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$69
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

Brittany was awesome! I needed a super last minute dog sitter over 4th of July weekend and she was so sweet and quick to reply. It was my first time leaving my dog with a stranger but she really put my mind at ease and continued to send me picture and text updates throughout the duration. I signed up for her to stay in my home and she left everything clean and tidy and my dog was well taken care of. Will be requesting her going forward! Thank you Brittany!

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Jamie J.
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Simon was great with Rosie and was super communicative the entire stay. I highly recommend booking with Simon!

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Brian C.
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Brittany was awesome! I needed a super last minute dog sitter over 4th of July weekend and she was so sweet and quick to reply. It was my first time leaving my dog with a stranger but she really put my mind at ease and continued to send me picture and text updates throughout the duration. I signed up for her to stay in my home and she left everything clean and tidy and my dog was well taken care of. Will be requesting her going forward! Thank you Brittany!

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Jamie J.
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Jill was so good with my dog Louie. She kept me up to date on how he was doing, with photos and some funny videos. She was flexible as best she could be about drop off and pick up. She was very conscious of Louie’s safety and health, taking excellent care of him. Louie loved her and felt right at home. I will definitely leave my dog with her again. Thank you, Jill

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Jackie C.
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Gwen was very accommodating to us for a last minute request and flexible with my dog needs! She was great.

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Jillian Y.
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Carly is amazing!! She went above and beyond to help me and Buster. Her dog is super friendly and Buster immediately became best buds. I will definitely use Carly again, you can rest assured she will take great care of your dog. Highly recommended!

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Jonathon B.
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Wonderful, kind and considerate people. Grateful my guy was well taken care of. Nice home and appreciate their skill with my dog. Thank you

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PAUL P.
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Bee had such a fun time staying with Emmy and Banjo! Emmy sent me daily picture updates, was super responsive and accommodating to changes in my schedule. Bee is a high energy dog and Emmy fulfilled her exercise needs every day, getting her outside to do all of her favorite things. Bee will be excited to visit Emmy and Banjo again the next time I need a sitter!

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Arielle G.
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Christine took such wonderful care of my dog Gracie! She sent regular updates and photos, and I could tell Gracie was happy and herself while with Christine and her family. Thank you, Christine!

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Kari O.
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Cassandra was great with our dog. She was easy to communicate with and sent updates to let us know how Ted was doing. Ted came home happy! Highly recommend!

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cbp231
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Leon had a great time with Viva! He came home happy and tired :) viva definitely knows how to build relationships with dogs and also their humans! She sent fabulous pictures of Leon clearly happy and relaxed. I can’t thank her enough! Also communication was clear easy and accurate.

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Emily H.
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First time using Rover and Jake was great. Easy, great communication and felt our dog was in good hands. Thank you.

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Jeffrey C.
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Harrison took wonderful care of my dog Gracie! He was communicative and provided photos and updates. Would absolutely book with him again.

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Kari O.
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Claudia and Jason are truly amazing dog sitters. They took excellent care of our large Aussiedoodle , who never likes to be separated from me. They took him on many varied walks and on one of them even got him a pup ice cream, had cuddle time, time for play and rest. He returned home calm, confident and tired. I fully trust Claudia and Jason and am so grateful to them.

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Ron P.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Portland on Rover is $72.15 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 306 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Portland. About 96% of Portland 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 ME 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.

If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.

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