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Sitter Profile Image: Mildred P.
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Mildred P.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Bea’s stay with Mildred and her family was all I could have hoped for and more. They took good care of Bea and loved her like she was their own. Mildred also kept in constant contact and gave me updates and pictures of Bea the entire time. I will 100% use them again knowing I can trust my baby is in the best hands. I can’t thank Mildred and her family enough! You should definitely book your dog to stay with her!

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Micah S.
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Volha P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
216 reviews
85 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

I'm a repeat customer. Volha and family provided a happy and loving home for my dog. My pooch received the attention that she loves and they were able to administer her meds as well. I am satisfied they were available when my plans changed at the last minute. Highly recommend; my fur baby was very happy and bubbly when I picked her up.

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Judith J.
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Judy & Steven C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Our little guy, Wrigley, had an absolutely wonderful stay with Judy and Steven! I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming environment for their pup. As a beagle, Wrigley usually hates being left behind—but I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such caring hands. He got the royal treatment with pup cups, plenty of love and attention, and he even made a new friend in their sweet dog, Ginger. Thank you, Judy and Steven, for making Wrigley feel so at home and for giving me such peace of mind!

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Susan & Dave J.
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Cherissa P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

I recently had Cherissa watch over my mini Goldendoodle, Sofia, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very first interaction, she was professional, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. Cherissa and her family took the time to get to know Sofia’s routine, preferences, and any special needs, which made me feel totally at ease. While I was away, she provided regular updates—including photos and messages—which really reassured me that my pet was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Cherissa and her family to anyone looking for reliable and compassionate pet care. I’ll definitely be booking with them again in the future!

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Mark P.
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Amruta Y.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
28 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Amruta took great care of our bichon and goldendoodle when they boarded with her. They came back home very happy and healthy. She sent regular updates on a daily basis along with pictures and videos of the dogs. Amruta also took very good care of their meals and breaks. She is very responsive to any questions and provides timely updates. Thank you so much, Amruta.

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Ricky C.
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Donna w.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Donna is absolutely great, very nice, accommodating and very punctual. She sent many pictures with our dog, who seemed very happy and well taken care of. We are very pleased to have met her and shall definitely contact her again for future bookings. Thank you, Donna!

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Jeff H.
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$64
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5.0 out of 5 stars
212 reviews
70 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Jeff was a wonderful sitter! He sent lots of pictures of Cubby having fun! She was tired when she got home so know she had a great time with both his dog and Jeff. Will definitely use Jeff again!

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Kathy H.
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Maria V.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Milton, NY, 12547

I have always been very happy with Maria watching our dogs. I have used her any time we go on vacation and my daughter is a regular customer now too. The thing I like best ( and my dogs like too) is this is not a kennel- it’s a home that they become part of the family. My dogs never liked kennels and became very upset whenever I brought them to one. At Maria’s they jumped out of the car and were happy to be there - like visiting a relative home. I’m very glad I found Maria and most of all my dogs are very glad too!

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Gary S.
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Thalya V.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Thalya did great with my pup Apollo! She took him out for long walks to get his energy out and sent frequent updates and pictures letting me know how things were going. Highly recommended! I felt at ease knowing my pup was in good hands.

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Sammy C.
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$70
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4.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Sammy was great with our dogs. They liked him instantly and were very happy when we picked them up. Sammy sent photos and updates regularly. Would book with him again!

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Matthew H.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Matthew and his family are excellent dog caregivers! They have a very large fenced yard for the dogs to play. They are very attentive and sent many photos! I have an older newly adopted dog, they were so sweet and gentle with her. I highly recommend them!!!

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Brandie B.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
15 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Brandie treated our gal like family! we dont live local but if we did we would book with her again and again. Millie didnt want to leave! Great updates and great space for the pups to play!

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Cristian P.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Cristian went above and beyond to make sure i felt 100% comfortable while i was boarding my pit mix Nala for 11 days for the first time. Nala even sadly got a pretty severe UTI during her stay and Cristian was so on top of it with photos, concern, and ended up even taking her to the vet for me and getting the care she needed. Even with a 6hr time change he managed to keep up with great communication and updates throughout the stay. I truly couldn’t be happier with my experience. He will definitely be my top choice in the future - no question. Thank you endlessly Cristian!

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Csaba & Nicole K.
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$69
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5.0 out of 5 stars
133 reviews
62 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Pleasant Valley, NY, 12569

Nicole and Csaba were wonderful with my dog, Tate. It’s very clear how much they care about dogs and how involved they are during the stay. I received frequent updates and Tate looked incredibly happy in every picture and video. I will most certainly use their services again in the future.

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Rebecca D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
24 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Highland, NY, 12528

Zelda is always a member of the family when she stays with Rebecca! She even got to participate in the holiday activities over the weekend. She came home happy and tired

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Brittany L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
11 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590

Brittany was reliable and timely in communicating. Our fur babies had a good time with her and they came home feeling good. She was polite to interact with. We will be using her again if we need a sitter!

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Celina I.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Thank you so much! I’m glad Toque was able to make some new fury friends. He will definitely be back for a play date or overnight sleepover 🐶

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Myrna T.
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Kenniqua B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Marlboro, NY, 12542

Kenniqua was incredible! She took my request last minute due to a family emergency, and she really eased the stress of that weekend. Our dog was happy, got to sleep on the bed, and got walks. Her space was calm and her dog Honey was a sweetie. Kenniqua provided updates and wonderful communication. Will definitely ask Kenniqua to care for my pup again. Thank you for helping us out, Kenniqua!!

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Luz D.
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$21
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3 years of experience
poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

About: I am affectionate and I love observing the character of each furry one. I have had very good experiences with the noble hearts of the furry ones. After breakfast I like to write in my diary, fill myself with good vibes with the sun and go out for a walk and meditate, when I come back I take a bath and get ready to go to work, I have a yard and fanced, I don't have furry ones at home but I love taking pictures. I have patiencee ee ee ee e

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Gabriel A.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
161 reviews
57 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Tillson, NY, 12486

Jack and I are so blessed to have Gabriel and Annie. I always feel confident that my sweet boy is going to be well cared for. They are very loving and attentive to my fragile old boy. Thank you both once again for giving me peace during my time away from Jack. I will be forever grateful ❤️

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I left Hussle with Mildred, and from the very beginning she made me feel comfortable. We did a meet and greet a few weeks beforehand, which helped ease my nerves as a dog mom. While he was with her, she kept me updated and sent plenty of pictures. It was clear he was having the best time. When he came home, he was completely exhausted from all the fun and excitement. Mildred took great care of my baby, and I couldn’t have been happier with the service she provided. I will definitely be using her again and again. Thank you for loving on Hussle like he was your own! 🐾💙

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Coleene J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Volha has a great location and sent us nice photos. She was good about responding to our texts. We really appreciate her care for Stewart. We would definitely leave Stewart with her again.

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Alice M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nayeli is an amazing choice for watching your pooch. When you travel, the last thing you want is to worry about your dog while away. So glad we found Nayeli! Our yellow lab will be spending a lot of time with her, as we travel quite a bit.

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Casey M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thalya is extremely caring and communicative. She pays extra attention to our pups needs especially since they are very picky eaters and high energy. Her and her husband treat our pups as their own and send thoughtful updates throughout. I highly recommend!

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Aisha J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amruta is the BEST! She watched our dog Skip for almost 3 weeks while we were on vacation and during that time she sent daily pics, videos and updates. She is a dream dog sitter: Caring, smart, trustworthy, and responsible. Pretty sure Skip misses her :) We will definitely book again!

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Sasha B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cristian was great with our dog, Enzo. He sent us pictures everyday and was great at communicating. We will definitely book with Cristian again.

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Jenna D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great communications. Showed a great deal of care for our dogs comfort before even drop off. Will definitely consider using him again.

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Biren J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

They were so communicative and awesome with Archie! We felt really safe leaving Archie with them overnight. Can't wait to book again!

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Arushi K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sammy was super responsive and very good with Marti. He kept me updated and is clearly very good with dogs. Will be booking again!

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Greta K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bailey was wonderful! So easy to communicate with, friendly, and took excellent care of our pup. We will definitely plan on booking with her again!

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Ryan J.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alison and Jason cared for Dougie during our wedding weekend. It helped knowing that he was in school CJ good hands. Thank you both! Highly recommend.

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Katelyn S.
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As of Jun 2026, 503 sitters provided dog boarding in Poughkeepsie. 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, 91% of Poughkeepsie dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Poughkeepsie have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Poughkeepsie.

Rover makes it easy to find Poughkeepsie 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 503 dog boarding sitters in Poughkeepsie on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Poughkeepsie, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% 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.

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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.