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“Isabel and her husband were amazing. They were extremely flexible with the meet and greet and drop off/pick up times. You can tell that they genuinely love dogs and treated Duncan like their own while he was there. He looked so comfy and loved! I would absolutely book with them again and hope we get the chance to! Thank you both!🤗”


“Deanna has been amazing with our puppy! He’s 8 months now and has stayed with her multiple times. He gets so excited to see her that he tinkles, and he’s always tired and happy when we come home. She’s so responsive and helpful as well when things change!”



“Absolutely fantastic! First person we ever boarded Miss Tinkerbell with - and she is amazing!! We got photos all the time and constant communication! We will definitely board with her again and our dog loves her and her kiddos! Recommend 100%”



“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”


“Vanessa is responsive, caring and diligent about your pet’s needs. She is terrific and I feel very comfortable leaving our 4 year old Cavachon with her knowing he will get good walks and plenty of love.”


“Charity is amazing. I left my lab with her 8 nights and he had the time of his life! She sent me photos and videos daily to update me on his stay and was great about communicating. She’s so sweet and a true animal lover. Highly recommend her!”


“I’m so glad I asked John to care for Walter while I was out of town. He did such a fantastic job and really went above and beyond what I expected. Walter can be pretty stubborn even though he’s a people-pup, but they got along great right from the start. John was really good about sticking to the feeding schedule and walk times, and even took Walter to a pre-scheduled grooming appointment in my neighborhood. I also loved getting the random texts with photos throughout the day. It made being away so much easier knowing everything was going smoothly. What I appreciated most was how much John actually seemed to enjoy spending time with my dog. You can tell when someone is just going through the motions versus actually caring, and John definitely fell into the caring category. Walter was happy and tired in the best way when I got home. Lastly, John left everything clean and organized, and honestly made the whole experience stress-free for me. I’d definitely ask him to help out again if I need it, and I’d recommend him to other friends looking for someone reliable. Thanks again for taking such good care of my pup!”


“Sloane watched the love of our life Barry while we got married and had all of our wedding festivities over a three day weekend. We didn’t have a single worry in the world with the numerous updates, adorable photos, and reports of him getting lots of walks and sleeping well. If we were local, we would come back to Sloane again and again. Thank you for everything!!”


“Outstanding care for our senior dog Roxie! Martine & Ronald went above & beyond with our fragile girl. We were so lucky to find them. They treated our dog like their own & showered her with attention & affection. Highly recommend for all pet needs! Thank you so much!”


“Ariana was great with Boden and to work with before, during, and after the booking!! Boden’s a very social cat and she made sure he got plenty of company and pets 😊 she was very communicative and gave awesome updates every day. i would definitely recommend her to a friend!”


“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.”


“Jessica and Shayne took care of our fur baby as if he was theirs. They sent great pictures and we can tell he had a good time there. Will book again!”


“Kathleen was great and easy to schedule with!”


“I highly recommend Dana. I've boarded my precious boy Poe several times for both short and long term (2 days to 1mo) stays. I've been very satisfied with Dana's communication and flexibility, and Poe is clearly happy and well taken care of by the whole family including his dog-friend Luna. It's a great relief to have someone I trust with his care when I'm away.”


“Jennifer was amazing with Maizie Mae while I was out of town for a conference. She provided regular updates, photos, and made sure Maizie was well-loved and cared for the entire time I was away. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my pup was in good hands. Jennifer was communicative, responsible, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog—and that says it all. I would absolutely book with Jennifer again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy 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.”



“We had a wonderful experience with Alexis! She was a joy to communicate with, always accommodating and providing regular updates on Oakley. We were so touched by her kindness and the genuine care she showed Oakley, making sure he was completely comfortable. Alexis is an exceptional pet sitter, and we wouldn't hesitate to book with her again.”


“Austin and Morgan are pros- very trustworthy, experienced, and willing to do anything to help your dog feel at home. I got some great updates while I was away for a weekend trip and didn’t doubt that my shy rescue dog was well taken care of! Would love to work with them again!”


“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.”


“Bailey loved staying at Hannah's house!!! We were more than pleased with the experience. Hannah stayed in touch with us with pictures and kind words throughout the stay. She was also very flexible and accommodating with our schedule (my daughter was having a baby so we were on the baby's schedule, not our own!😊). She treated Bailey as she would her own dog. We would highly recommend Hannah and will definitely be using her services again in the future”

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Isabel E.Star Sitter

“Isabel and her husband were amazing. They were extremely flexible with the meet and greet and drop off/pick up times. You can tell that they genuinely love dogs and treated Duncan like their own while he was there. He looked so comfy and loved! I would absolutely book with them again and hope we get the chance to! Thank you both!🤗”


Deanna H.Star Sitter

“Deanna has been amazing with our puppy! He’s 8 months now and has stayed with her multiple times. He gets so excited to see her that he tinkles, and he’s always tired and happy when we come home. She’s so responsive and helpful as well when things change!”




Karisa O.Star Sitter

“Absolutely fantastic! First person we ever boarded Miss Tinkerbell with - and she is amazing!! We got photos all the time and constant communication! We will definitely board with her again and our dog loves her and her kiddos! Recommend 100%”




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”


Vanessa A.Star Sitter

“Vanessa is responsive, caring and diligent about your pet’s needs. She is terrific and I feel very comfortable leaving our 4 year old Cavachon with her knowing he will get good walks and plenty of love.”


Charity S.Star Sitter

“Charity is amazing. I left my lab with her 8 nights and he had the time of his life! She sent me photos and videos daily to update me on his stay and was great about communicating. She’s so sweet and a true animal lover. Highly recommend her!”


John L.

“I’m so glad I asked John to care for Walter while I was out of town. He did such a fantastic job and really went above and beyond what I expected. Walter can be pretty stubborn even though he’s a people-pup, but they got along great right from the start. John was really good about sticking to the feeding schedule and walk times, and even took Walter to a pre-scheduled grooming appointment in my neighborhood. I also loved getting the random texts with photos throughout the day. It made being away so much easier knowing everything was going smoothly. What I appreciated most was how much John actually seemed to enjoy spending time with my dog. You can tell when someone is just going through the motions versus actually caring, and John definitely fell into the caring category. Walter was happy and tired in the best way when I got home. Lastly, John left everything clean and organized, and honestly made the whole experience stress-free for me. I’d definitely ask him to help out again if I need it, and I’d recommend him to other friends looking for someone reliable. Thanks again for taking such good care of my pup!”


Sloane F.Star Sitter

“Sloane watched the love of our life Barry while we got married and had all of our wedding festivities over a three day weekend. We didn’t have a single worry in the world with the numerous updates, adorable photos, and reports of him getting lots of walks and sleeping well. If we were local, we would come back to Sloane again and again. Thank you for everything!!”


Martine & Ronald W.Star Sitter

“Outstanding care for our senior dog Roxie! Martine & Ronald went above & beyond with our fragile girl. We were so lucky to find them. They treated our dog like their own & showered her with attention & affection. Highly recommend for all pet needs! Thank you so much!”


Ariana M.Star Sitter

“Ariana was great with Boden and to work with before, during, and after the booking!! Boden’s a very social cat and she made sure he got plenty of company and pets 😊 she was very communicative and gave awesome updates every day. i would definitely recommend her to a friend!”


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.”


Jessica & Shayne D.Star Sitter

“Jessica and Shayne took care of our fur baby as if he was theirs. They sent great pictures and we can tell he had a good time there. Will book again!”


Kathleen J.

“Kathleen was great and easy to schedule with!”


Dana E.Star Sitter

“I highly recommend Dana. I've boarded my precious boy Poe several times for both short and long term (2 days to 1mo) stays. I've been very satisfied with Dana's communication and flexibility, and Poe is clearly happy and well taken care of by the whole family including his dog-friend Luna. It's a great relief to have someone I trust with his care when I'm away.”


Jennifer S.Star Sitter

“Jennifer was amazing with Maizie Mae while I was out of town for a conference. She provided regular updates, photos, and made sure Maizie was well-loved and cared for the entire time I was away. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my pup was in good hands. Jennifer was communicative, responsible, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog—and that says it all. I would absolutely book with Jennifer again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!”


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.”




Alexis C.

“We had a wonderful experience with Alexis! She was a joy to communicate with, always accommodating and providing regular updates on Oakley. We were so touched by her kindness and the genuine care she showed Oakley, making sure he was completely comfortable. Alexis is an exceptional pet sitter, and we wouldn't hesitate to book with her again.”


Austin & Morgan O.
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“Austin and Morgan are pros- very trustworthy, experienced, and willing to do anything to help your dog feel at home. I got some great updates while I was away for a weekend trip and didn’t doubt that my shy rescue dog was well taken care of! Would love to work with them again!”


Lori K.

“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.”


Hannah H.

“Bailey loved staying at Hannah's house!!! We were more than pleased with the experience. Hannah stayed in touch with us with pictures and kind words throughout the stay. She was also very flexible and accommodating with our schedule (my daughter was having a baby so we were on the baby's schedule, not our own!😊). She treated Bailey as she would her own dog. We would highly recommend Hannah and will definitely be using her services again in the future”
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As of Jun 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 $26to as high as $55 per night.
As of Jun 2025, 1,699 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, 92% of Raleigh dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Raleigh have an average of 17 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 1,699 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, 96% 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.
