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Megan L.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
43 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23703

Megan was absolutely amazing. I always have anxiety when leaving my dogs with someone new but she made me feel so much better. She was kind and patient and gave me great updates on my dogs wellbeing.

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Gail T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
34 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23707

Gail was absolutely amazing , she sent pictures the entire time I was out of the country and communicated how they were doing ! She was so sweet and so kind , my dogs adore her!

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Kathleen S.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
42 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Indian River, Chesapeake, VA, 23325

I had to book last minute, like an hour before we had to leave, and she was accommodating and friendly from the start! Her communication was great before and during my pet's stay, and I can tell she loves what she does! My pet isn't the perfect one to watch and she didn't complain once! This was my first time booking on rover, I'm usually the one doing the boarding on here, and she did everything right and then some. Very thankful and WILL book with Kathleen from now on ?

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Heather R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA, 23324

Thank you so much for taking care of Sebastian. He enjoyed himself. You noticed his needs and adjusted to make him feel at home. Thank you.

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Linda W.
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Kobie H.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
203 reviews
114 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Greenbrier West, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

I fractured my ankle and couldn’t get around but I didn’t worry about exercising my dog. My girl is always happy when she is with Kobie and the boys and she gets the exercise and attention she needs. Exceptional service!

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Lisa M.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
678 reviews
235 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23703

Lisa was great! Very flexible and I was completely comfortable leaving my dog and my parents' dog with her. I will definitely use Lisa again when I go out of town!

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Lillian & Timothy K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
South Norfolk, Portsmouth, VA, 23702

Absolutely wonderful! My spoiled and picky old man stayed with Lillian and Timothy for the first time, and I could not have asked for better and more considerate care. They cleverly found ways to get him to take his medication when he was being fussy with his usual turkey wraps. And they sent lots of pictures of him enjoying walks, having cozy naps, and getting plenty of attention and love. 10/10 recommend!

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Kateri C.
Sitter Profile Image: Julie & Kenneth N.
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Julie & Kenneth N.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
59 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23505

Julie & Kenneth took such great care of our boy! We were sent daily picture updates of all the fun activities. I could tell that Dallas felt completely at home with them. Dallas is an elder with medication and anxiety and Julie & Kenneth handled all medications and special care instructions with grace. We will definitely rebook with them in the future!

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Amber & Dane C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23502

Amber & Dane did an amazing job with my two girls! I felt like they were well looked after & communication was quick and direct. I appreciate yall!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel K.
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Rachel K.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
11 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23508

Ivy had an amazing time with Rachel and her doggos! We were so hesitant to leave a young pup but Ivy really seemed to have thrived with her! Thanks Rachel!

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Alicia M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

Alicia was fantastic with our bull terrier. She was happy and comfortable. We came home to a well-cared-for pup and couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend!

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Rebecca F.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23701

Rebecca took good care of Bruno overnight. She gave me a quick update about my dog situation, very prompt response to my message., will bring him again next time .

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Martina F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23509

She is wonderful! I was going out of state so I was a little nervous- but she is amazing at what she does. She suggested a meet and greet with dogs beforehand which was an excellent idea. Martina- thank you again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel & Andrew J.
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Rachel & Andrew J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23503

We are a repeat customer...Best puppy sitters ever! We didn’t have a care in the world and no doubt that our Monte was being well taken care of! And, we constantly received pictures which was a plus❤️ We will definitely stick with Rachel and Andrew.

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MaryAnn & Franklin S.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
21 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23502

I highly recommend Maryann! From her initial response to my request for pet sitting, to her multiple updates every day (with pictures), MaryAnn conveyed a professional and loving option for our little Puggle. We will definitely use her sitting services again!

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Nancy B.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
31 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23503

Nancy is wonderful. During a 10-day trip out of the country we never doubted for a second that our Samoyed was in good hands with her. Five stars.

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Beth C.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Indian River, Chesapeake, VA, 23325

This was our first time leaving Brody overnight in a new place since we got him as a puppy. Beth and her family took great care of him! Her dog Khloe is very sweet and playful and they got along great despite the size difference. Beth is very nice, personable and communicated with us often and put us at ease with leaving Brody in her care. I would use Beth again in the future!

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Jenn B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
25 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Virginia Beach, VA, 23456

Absolutely the best! Thank you so much for loving on my Ricky Poo as if he was your own!! I can tell he loved it there!! I’m glad we found you!!

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Rachel P.
Sitter Profile Image: Stacy V.
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Stacy V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

Stacy was very communicative and my family loved getting pictures of our dog every day while we were on vacation. Stella was well cared for and enjoyed having other dogs and loving humans to play with.

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Rebecca A.
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$32
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4.9 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA, 23455

Rubeus had a great stay with Rebecca! Rebecca was very easy to communicate with and kept me updated with photos and videos throughout my trip. I could see how much fun my dog was having throughout her stay and how much care she was getting. I will 100% be booking with her again.

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Tina A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Mely!!! She was extremely considerate and attentive with my older girl, Mochi. With the highly responsive and transparent communications, regular pictures, and extra steps taken to make her feel comfortable, I know Mochi was in great hands with Mely. I 100% trust her with my sweet girl and will be booking again!!!

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Ruby H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was fantastic! I had a bit of a hectic schedule and she accommodated my changes with no problem at all. Cooper took to her very well, He was his happy chunky self when I picked him up. Within a few hours Cooper was already making himself at home and getting belly rubs. 100% will be booking with Madison again. Thank you!

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Jack D.
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My babies LOVE going to see Lily and Tim. They are very loved there and it shows when they come home!

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Lyndsey D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend booking with Elexus! She is so sweet and great with dogs. She took the time to get to know our Australian shepherd through our profile before his stay which made me feel very at ease. She was extremely communicative throughout our week long trip and was very quick to respond to any questions I had. She also sent multiple pictures throughout each day! If you’re looking for a kind, professional, communicative, and active person who loves dogs, Elexus is your girl!

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Alicia J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hollyann kept amazing care of my two pups. Her communication was prompt and her demeanor was warm and compassionate. She sent lots of pictures and kept me updated during their stay. I would definitely recommend her for your petcare needs!

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Arianna G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful place for our sweet girl to be. Our pup struggles with anxiety due to a rescue background and Autumn was so patient with her and gave us wonderful daily updates with photos. Highly recommend.

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Destiny B.
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McKayla was great with my two pugs! She sent pictures everyday and I know they had a great time. Will definitely go back to her for boarding again and highly recommend!

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Julia C.
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Our two pups were in great hands! Heather is an animal lover and you can tell. She was very communicative, pleasant and made sure our babies had an amazing time. Will definitely use her again!

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Maureen L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our lab was well-cared for over a last-minute weekend stay and Geneive was very communicative and sent lots of pictures.

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Adrienne W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mrs. Martina was great for Chandler and Chessa. She boarded them for two weeks and sent pics and updates every day.

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Michael R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was amazing!! She was so communicative while I was away. She sent lots of pictures, videos, and updates so I was never worried how Winston was doing. He seemed to get plenty of exercise, even going to the dog park, and loved playing with her dogs as well. I really think Winston was spoiled on his time away! I will definitely be using Brittany again for when I go out of town.

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Brina U.
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Taylor always takes such great care of our dog! We are lucky to have such a kind and reliable sitter when we go out of town!

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Brianna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Ashlynn and her family. We’ve booked with her over 15 times, and that consistency alone speaks volumes about the trust and appreciation we have for the care she provides. From day one, Ashlynn has been incredibly reliable, communicative, and genuinely kind. It’s such a relief knowing Marly, our dog, is not only safe, but truly cared for and loved while we’re away. Her family creates such a warm, welcoming environment which feels more like a second home than a pet sitting service. She goes above and beyond in the little ways that matter: thoughtful updates, flexibility when plans shift, and always treating our pup like her own family. It’s rare to find someone you can trust this completely, and we feel very lucky to have found her. We wholeheartedly recommend Ashlynn to anyone looking for dependable, compassionate, and high-quality pet care.

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Olivia C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I contacted Daisy LATE for the possible care of my Dog as a previous Sitter was not a good fit...we had a Meet/Greet on same day I contacted her which went well!! and she agreed to watch him for the weekend! She sent pictures plus she has an older dog who is chill like mine and they got along fine!! Her and her husband, Walter really cool people who care about and for your pet. very clean house, plenty of fenced in yard for my dog to 'explore'. I highly recommend Daisy, husband Walter and their 'boy' Teddy!!!!

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Ed Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Isaac took excellent care of our dogs, Duchess and Jojo, while we were away on a week-long cruise. His communication was great throughout our trip, and we really appreciated the frequent photo updates. We picked up our pups happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. We would absolutely recommend Isaac to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

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Kirt W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kirsten was amazing! I felt confident that our pup was happy and having a good time all weekend long!

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Amanda G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very easy to drop them off and pick up, Brandon came to help and was super friendly and very welcoming for my chaotic kiddos. He did a phenomenal job taking good care of them while I was away. I got lots of pictures of their walks and the fun things they did this amend. I was worried because one of my boys has an anxious attachment personality due to his upbringing before I adopted him, but that wasn’t much of an issue with him due to the comfort and care that was provided. Extremely happy with the service (:

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Daniella C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitlynn went above and beyond for my dog Betty Lu. She accepted my last minute booking and was very helpful from the start. She did way more than was asked of her, I can’t express enough how thankful I am. I will be booking her again for all my future dog sitting needs!!!

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Yaneesah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelby was wonderful, responsive, and clearly loves dogs! She took such good care of my pup Kyubi and sent many photos and videos throughout the day. I was at ease knowing Kyubi was in such good hands. Looking forward to having Kyubi stay with Shelby again!

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Heather L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shayla was fantastic! Daily updates to let me know how my pup was doing gave me peace of mind while away. She was also flexible with times and very responsive via text.

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Anastasia C.
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Portsmouth is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Portsmouth dog boarding rates can be found as low as $24 to as high as $44 per night.

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As of Jun 2026, 1,004 sitters provided dog boarding in Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Portsmouth have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Portsmouth.

Rover makes it easy to find Portsmouth 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 1,004 dog boarding sitters in Portsmouth on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Portsmouth, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.