Dog Boarding in Raleigh
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“Isabel was the perfect pup sitter!! Our dog takes medicine and has separation anxiety; isabel gave him so much love and attention to cure that anxiety! We loved receiving so many amazing photos of our pup while he stayed with her seeing he was having such a great time. Highly recommend!”
“Brittany was great! My pup Mia seemed to have a blast and fell right asleep after I picked her up. She loved playing at the dog park! Will definitely look to book with Brittany in the future”
“Deanna was great with our Westie! She sent lots of reports and photos. We really appreciated the care over several days while we were traveling, and her flexibility when our plane was delayed.”
“Karisa was amazing to work with! She was very responsive, sent me photos and updates, and even asked some questions that I didn’t think to! I love how careful and thorough she was, and my pup didn’t want to leave after ? they also have a lot of yard around the area, great for dogs to run around. Highly recommend!”
“Sloane watched our Boston terrier puppy Stuart while we were out of town and was so great! She provided constant updates on how he was doing, along with a ton of pictures. She took him on plenty of walks and he came home exhausted from all of the playtime he got. We highly recommend Sloane for all of your dog needs!”
“This was my first time using a sitter, and Vanessa was terrific! We got daily updates and pictures, and my pup was kept busy! He’s pretty much been sleeping since we got home. 😊”
“Molly did a great job looking after my dog on his initial visit. He was very happy and calm when I picked him up indicating he was in a very comfortable environment while i was away. Definitely will rebook with Molly on next opportunity.”
“I loved all the updates and photos! They took such great care of my little guy while I was on a work trip. Definitely going to use you all again for future trips! Thanks 🙏”
“Yoshi’s second stay with Charity and her pups was wonderful. I loved the updates, especially the photos! I never have a worry when my pup is with Charity.”
“Lori is cool, clutch, and kind — a total gem of a sitter! I had such an awesome experience with her caring for my two senior Frenchies, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. One of my pups has actual special needs and the other just thinks he’s — and Lori met both of them with so much patience, warmth, and attentiveness. She was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond during the hot weather to make sure they were safe, cool, comfortable, on schedule, and well exercised. From thoughtful updates to little things she did to help them feel truly at home in her space, she had everything covered. I was recommending her to people while I was still on my trip — that’s how confident I felt leaving my kids in her hands! What really stood out was the sweetness and calm presence Lori has as a human. It made the transition so much smoother for both pups (and for me). I didn’t worry for a second while I was away. I’ll absolutely be using her again for future stays — she will become our go-to sitter, and honestly, our dogs may be even more obsessed with her than we are! Thanks a mil, we are so glad we found you.”
“My dog, Milo, spent a long weekend with Valerie. She was quick to respond to my check ins and sent pictures of Milo enjoying his time with her dogs. She took great care of him and he came home happy.”
About: I have a 3 year old goldendoodle, Drogo, that loves the company of other dogs and even friendly cats. I live in an apartment with a dog park that's downtown. I can walk multiple pets around the neighborhood to mentally stimulate them. The best part of living in an apartment is that I can attend to your dogs needs so they won't feel lonely or abandoned during their stay with me and Drogo. I work from home for a tech company and I have a lot of time to sit and care for pets like my own 🙂. I am in a 1 bedroom apartment in the downtown/ glenwood area. While I don't have a backyard, we can take walks around the neighborhood (when the temperature drops in the day) or sit at my apartments dog park to play.
“Ane was wonderful with my two dogs. She allowed me to come over for a meet & greet before my visit and I could tell my dogs were in good hands. She sent me many photos and updates & was a great communicator. Would definitely go to Ane again!!”
About: I have been taking care of friends and families dogs ever since I was a kid. I can talk dogs out for walks and tire them out with lots of play! I have taken care of small and big dogs and would love to meet your furry friend! I am in between jobs looking for some extra money so I can work with your schedule! I would prefer during the workday as that is when I have the most time but I can work with you! My cat hangs out with me all day in my apartment and I love to give her love and bother her throughout the day so she doesn’t get bored! I will be sure to give your pet the attention and playtime that they want!
“Jack had an amazing stay with Kathleen! Thanks for all of the updates and for taking such good care of him!”
“Our dogs got so much love from this family while we were away! Jessica and Shayne were great at keeping us updated with how the dogs were doing with pictures/videos/messages which really gave us peace of mind. Would highly recommend them and will use them in the future!”
About: I have pet sit cats, dogs, hamsters, ducklings, turtles, rats, and more. Up for any animal while prioritizing pets receive lots of pets, love, and attention. I have a flexible job downtown. I can work from home or in person and have accountable transportation to travel or board pets in my home. As a detail oriented person, my need to follow instructions will allow for a seamless pet sitting experience. Years of petsitting allows me to understand various needs in animals.
“Very easy to work with and communicative.”
“Chantal went above and beyond taking care of my very nervous and anxious, sweet dog. Built her a little safe space to keep her calm. Sent pics and videos so I could see how well she was doing. I couldn’t give Chantal a higher recommendation. She’s the best!”
“Connor was amazing! He took such great care of Fox while I was away! Was super communicative and attentive to Fox’s needs and had his adorable dog keep him good company. Definitely recommend!!!”
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Isabel E.Star Sitter
“Isabel was the perfect pup sitter!! Our dog takes medicine and has separation anxiety; isabel gave him so much love and attention to cure that anxiety! We loved receiving so many amazing photos of our pup while he stayed with her seeing he was having such a great time. Highly recommend!”
Brittany D.Star Sitter
“Brittany was great! My pup Mia seemed to have a blast and fell right asleep after I picked her up. She loved playing at the dog park! Will definitely look to book with Brittany in the future”
Deanna H.Star Sitter
“Deanna was great with our Westie! She sent lots of reports and photos. We really appreciated the care over several days while we were traveling, and her flexibility when our plane was delayed.”
Karisa O.Star Sitter
“Karisa was amazing to work with! She was very responsive, sent me photos and updates, and even asked some questions that I didn’t think to! I love how careful and thorough she was, and my pup didn’t want to leave after ? they also have a lot of yard around the area, great for dogs to run around. Highly recommend!”
Sloane F.Star Sitter
“Sloane watched our Boston terrier puppy Stuart while we were out of town and was so great! She provided constant updates on how he was doing, along with a ton of pictures. She took him on plenty of walks and he came home exhausted from all of the playtime he got. We highly recommend Sloane for all of your dog needs!”
Vanessa A.Star Sitter
“This was my first time using a sitter, and Vanessa was terrific! We got daily updates and pictures, and my pup was kept busy! He’s pretty much been sleeping since we got home. 😊”
Molly G.Star Sitter
“Molly did a great job looking after my dog on his initial visit. He was very happy and calm when I picked him up indicating he was in a very comfortable environment while i was away. Definitely will rebook with Molly on next opportunity.”
Martine & Ronald W.Star Sitter
“I loved all the updates and photos! They took such great care of my little guy while I was on a work trip. Definitely going to use you all again for future trips! Thanks 🙏”
Charity S.Star Sitter
“Yoshi’s second stay with Charity and her pups was wonderful. I loved the updates, especially the photos! I never have a worry when my pup is with Charity.”
Lori K.Star Sitter
“Lori is cool, clutch, and kind — a total gem of a sitter! I had such an awesome experience with her caring for my two senior Frenchies, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. One of my pups has actual special needs and the other just thinks he’s — and Lori met both of them with so much patience, warmth, and attentiveness. She was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond during the hot weather to make sure they were safe, cool, comfortable, on schedule, and well exercised. From thoughtful updates to little things she did to help them feel truly at home in her space, she had everything covered. I was recommending her to people while I was still on my trip — that’s how confident I felt leaving my kids in her hands! What really stood out was the sweetness and calm presence Lori has as a human. It made the transition so much smoother for both pups (and for me). I didn’t worry for a second while I was away. I’ll absolutely be using her again for future stays — she will become our go-to sitter, and honestly, our dogs may be even more obsessed with her than we are! Thanks a mil, we are so glad we found you.”
Valerie M.Star Sitter
“My dog, Milo, spent a long weekend with Valerie. She was quick to respond to my check ins and sent pictures of Milo enjoying his time with her dogs. She took great care of him and he came home happy.”
Tamara M.
“I wouldn't call Mara's pup a Velcro dog, but it sure as heck loves her. it's well behaved and was very gentle with our cat. even knew when to back off.”
Ane O.
“Ane was wonderful with my two dogs. She allowed me to come over for a meet & greet before my visit and I could tell my dogs were in good hands. She sent me many photos and updates & was a great communicator. Would definitely go to Ane again!!”
Alexander P.
“Alex is the biggest animal lover that I know. He has taken care of my cat on numerous occasions and she loves him! He is always kind, gentle, and very responsible when it comes to feeding and cleaning. He is also great about texting updates and sending photos while I’m away from my cat. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for someone to take care of their pet. Alex would give anyone’s cat or dog all the love and attention he or she needs.”
Kathleen J.
“Jack had an amazing stay with Kathleen! Thanks for all of the updates and for taking such good care of him!”
Jessica & Shayne D.Star Sitter
“Our dogs got so much love from this family while we were away! Jessica and Shayne were great at keeping us updated with how the dogs were doing with pictures/videos/messages which really gave us peace of mind. Would highly recommend them and will use them in the future!”
Nikki D.
“Nikki is a caring, dependable, animal lover. She grew up with 2 cats but has always loved dogs and helped me with my dog watching business. She is good with all size dogs. She is active and has a lot of energy for walks and play. You fur babies will love her.”
Robert & Brian R.
“Very easy to work with and communicative.”
Chantal G.
“Chantal went above and beyond taking care of my very nervous and anxious, sweet dog. Built her a little safe space to keep her calm. Sent pics and videos so I could see how well she was doing. I couldn’t give Chantal a higher recommendation. She’s the best!”
Connor H.
“Connor was amazing! He took such great care of Fox while I was away! Was super communicative and attentive to Fox’s needs and had his adorable dog keep him good company. Definitely recommend!!!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Raleigh is $45 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $315. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Raleigh dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $56 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,785 sitters provided dog boarding in Raleigh. 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, 93% of Raleigh dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Raleigh have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Raleigh.
Rover makes it easy to find Raleigh 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 1,785 dog boarding sitters in Raleigh on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Raleigh, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
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