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Sitter Profile Image: Natalie & Timothy K.
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Natalie & Timothy K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cumberland, ME, 04021

“We are so happy that we found Natalie & Tim. They instantly made Penny feel safe and loved. We had total peace of mind. I highly recommend them for any pet care needs!”

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Theresa D.
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Richard C.
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$85
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4.4 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Brunswick, ME, 04011

“Richard was amazing with our girls! All three were super excited to meet him, and they loved their adventure with him last weekend- he even took them to see the LL Bean boot! Highly recommend :)”

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Katelyn G.
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Elisabeth K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
6 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Stroudwater, Portland, ME, 04102

“Great stay for Miss Louise who has been exhausted sleeping on me since she got home. She loves seeing Elisabeth and her very sweet crew of dogs!”

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Molly B.
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Sergey T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

“I’m so happy we found Sergey at the last minute. My two dogs stayed with Sergey’s for six nights. They came home tired, happy, and clean. Sergey was extremely flexible with our timing when our travel was delayed. I would not hesitate to recommend Sergey as a pet sitter.”

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Laura H.
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sridevi T.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“Sridevi was wonderful . She really love dogs and care for Molly like she was her own . Molly was spoiled and loved Sridevi. I highly recommend.”

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Luana P.
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Alexyss J.
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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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Valerie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Molly & Ricky W.
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Molly & Ricky W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“We always go with Molly when we are heading out of town! She is quick to respond, super responsible, and truly does a wonderful job taking care of our dog. He is always happy to get there! Her own dogs are super cute and pleasant to be around. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”

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Olha H.
Sitter Profile Image: Katie C.
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Katie C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brunswick, ME, 04011

“Katie was excellent! Professional, thoughtful, patient, and communicative. We boarded our cat with her, and she did a wonderful job acclimating him to a new space and monitoring his adjustment, and making sure his needs were met. Would love to use her for our next trip.”

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Kate M.
Sitter Profile Image: Terry & Sheree J.
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Terry & Sheree J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lewiston, ME, 04240

“We have used many dog sitters in the long life of our old dog and this was one of the best we have ever had. I so appreciated how very thorough they were at the meet & greet obtaining all the pertinent info needed about my dog, with notepad in hand, above and beyond what I would have remembered to impart. So I knew right away she would be in very good hands. Top of the line in knowledge about dogs, home, neighborhood, fenced in yard and conscientiousness. Paisley had a great stay. We are always grateful to have a home away from home for our girl that leaves us worry free about her care. Terry & Sheree are very responsive, shared photos to us, they walked her and made her feel right at home. We highly recommend them for your pets but please leave room for us to go back. Thanks Terry & Sheree. Hope you don't get so busy you can't fit us. We will be back!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Chelsea G.
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Chelsea G.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 150 reviews
59 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Auburn, ME, 04210

“Had to board Scout last minute due to a death in the family. Chelsea was able to take him! He had a great stay and was happy and healthy when we picked him up! Thank you, Chelsea.”

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Dianne L.
Sitter Profile Image: Amie T.
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Amie T.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
4 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

“My pup Pearl had a great time with Amie and her two dogs. She came home happy, well taken care of and tired : ) I will book with her again 100%!”

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Katrina V.
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Rebecca A.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 103 reviews
22 repeat clients
30 years of experience
CASCO, ME, 04015

“Rebecca was awesome!! You can tell she is an animal lover. Lucy had the best time with Rebecca during my vacation. Rebecca sent photo's so I could see what my puppy was up to. It was a hot day out and Rebecca brought Lucy and the other dogs inside to enjoy the AC while they rested. Lucy was so tired when she got home after a day of playing!”

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Linda C.
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Alma D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04102

“We had a wonderful experience with Alma, who invited our Whoopie into her home and family. When possible, Alma also arranges a meet and greet before the stay to ensure a good fit. Thank you so much Alma! We hope we can meet again and reunite dogs and people.”

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Shannon R.
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Lindsay A.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
12 repeat clients
17 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

“Lindsay was great! We were traveling to Portland from out of town and she was very clear and prompt with communication to arrange plans. The girls had a relaxing evening with Lindsay.”

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Reedie K.
Sitter Profile Image: Trisha G.
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Trisha G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
47 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Scarborough, ME, 04074

“What can I say that gives this couple the credit they deserve. Amazing. Pepe didn't even want to come home. He was clearly well cared for, evident from the daily pictures and comments. I truly believe he had a much better time with Trisha than if he had stayed home. Will book again, for sure. Thanks so much!”

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Beryl W.
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Kari M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Bath, ME, 04530

About: I live a very active lifestyle, which has been great for being both a dog owner and a sitter! I recently lost my dog of 13 years and am not ready to find my next companion yet. In the meantime, I would love to soak up your pup's love and shower them with affection. I love spending time outdoors and staying active. I hike about 3–5 miles a day, and I have a beautiful lawn and patio area where I spend a lot of time. I work from home and make my own schedule, so I'm free to walk your dog or take advantage of the sunshine whenever it suits us. I work remotely and I am generally flexible with my schedule and availability. I can customize my day to meet the needs of the dogs in my care. I have experience with many temperaments and am happy to adapt to your dog's needs—whether that's enrichment, exercise, snuggles, or safely navigating walks around other dogs. Having had reactive dogs of my own, I understand how important it is to be patient, observant, and calm, and I'll follow your routines and cues closely so your dog feels safe and settled.

Sitter Profile Image: Katrina F.
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Katrina F.
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$55
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Freeport, ME, 04032

“Another great pet sitting experience with Katrina! Thanks for exercising our girl with the “chuck-it” and keeping us updated. We appreciate you!”

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Ciara J.
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Jessica B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
15 years of experience
West Bath, ME, 04530

“Jessica was an amazing petsitter. My dog, Mcgee, settled right in at Jessica's home . It was a cozy home away from home!! I also loved the video and photo updates. I highly recommend Jessica!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Noel E.
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Noel E.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
6 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Auburn, ME, 04210

“Noel was fantastic for our Maverick. She kept us informed every day with pictures and videos and he had a blast spending three weeks making new friends. I would highly recommend Noel and her services. She even helped with training, as we wanted Maverick to get a refresher in certain areas. Thank you Noel!! See you next summer!”

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Tiffany B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
10 years of experience
East Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

About: I have cared for dogs throughout my life including my own, my family, and friends. The dogs have ranged from puppies to older adults with boarding in my home and their own. I live on the first floor of my building and there are no steps for senior dogs to have to worry about. While I do work as a teacher full time, my weekends are very open to care for dogs. I typically take a walk one to two times a day on my own through the neighborhood so adding a dog companion along would be very easy. We also have a cat who loves dogs with many dog toys of her own that she can share! I have a one bedroom apartment with no stairs so it is easily accessible for dogs of all mobility ranges and ages and I can keep an eye on them throughout the day. While we do not have a fenced in yard, we do have access to a field next door at an elementary school and neighborhoods to walk in with little car traffic.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Pownal is $65

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I have used Natalie as my per sitter many times. Murphy loves staying with Natalie. He runs to the door when I drop him off. She takes good care of him and is very accommodating with me. He will be staying with Natalie again when we travel.

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Kristin K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I could not be more pleased with the stay Bianca had with Natalie. Home away from home, individual attention, walks, and lots of places for naps. My senior girl needed a soft place to stay while we were away for a few days and she got exactly that. Will definitely be back when the need arises.

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Mary Beth V.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Pownal is $46 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $38 and $53 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 273 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Pownal. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Pownal can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Pownal home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Pownal.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Pownal. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Pownal sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

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.

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

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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