Pet Boarding in Rensselaer
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21. Maggie D.


“Maggie was the perfect sitter for our pup. She was communicative, sending videos of our dog and reassuring us that everything was going great while we were gone. Our dog came back better behaved than we left her!!!”


22. Kaylee C.

“Great thanks!”


23. Alexandra M.

“Found Mila well taken care of. Thanks Alex!”


24. Brianna S.


“Brianna was so great with our dog, Scout, for the weekend while we were away at a wedding. We loved the photo updates and notes that she was doing well during her stay. This is our second time having Brianna take care of Scout and we will absolutely be back again!”


25. Samyah F.
“Samyah is loving and genuine person. I trust her with both my pets. She’s very thoughtful and mindful of others. She’s caring. I’ve worked with her in the past and she’s showed so much effort in what she loves.”


26. Korinne B.

“Korinne and family were so great with our beagle, Violet! She had a great time playing with Laney, another pup who stayed, and she came home exhausted from all the fun. We're so happy to have a place we know Violet will be well cared for while we're away. Thank you!”


27. Rachel M.

“Thank you Rachel for being so great with Lego! I loved all the pics and videos you sent me! And I could tell you gave him all the love with pets and cuddles!! Thank you for being flexible when I had to extend my stay, TWICE! Thank you so much!”


28. Alex P.


“Alex was WONDERFUL! He went above and beyond to take care of my 70lb foster puppy, Sony. Took him on long walks and to the dog park ?. He was also super helpful when I couldn’t get the crate into my car. He went above and beyond by picking up the crate and the pup at my apartment. Sony was so happy and relaxed when he got back home. I will definitely book with Alex again.”


29. Christopher T.

“I had never left my pup with anyone but Christopher did a great job of checking in daily and sending photos showing my pup having a great time.”


30. Hui L.
“Hui has pet sit for me many times over the years and she has always been terrific! She’s super communicative, always willing to work around my complicated schedule, and got along great with my pup! She went above and beyond to help water the couple of plants I had and take pictures of my dog while I was away, which was very thoughtful.”


31. Maria I.

“Maria and her dogs were great with our high energy pup! This was our first time arranging an overnight dog sitter that wasn’t a family member. Maria was able to schedule us for a meet and greet a week in advance which made us feel so much better about the overnight. She uses positive reinforcement training techniques and sent several photo/video updates. We highly recommend Maria!”


32. Katherine M.

“Katherine was amazing taking care of Bogey for the first time! She was super responsive during the booking process, and sent loads of photos throughout his stay. It was clear Bogey was sad to leave given what a nice time he had in Katherine's home.”


33. Stephanie B.

“Stephanie is wonderful to work with and it’s safe to say my golden, Lucy, loves her now. She helped me with last minute boarding request. We did an initial daycare so they could get to know each other before boarding and Lucy was super excited once she knew she was going back after her daycare day. Stephanie lets you everything going on and shares lots of videos & pictures during the stay. Would 100% recommend Stephanie to anyone interested in finding a safe and loving home to send your fur baby for a day or more.”


34. Catherine R.


“Catherine and her family took great care of my dog Riley for two weeks while I was on vacation. Riley stayed at her home, and she got a lot of exercise, socialization and love while she was there. Catherine sent pictures, sweet notes and funny observations almost every day. I will definitely request Catherine in the future when we need a pet sitter.”




35. Kierra H.

“I can not express how greatful we are to have found Kierra and her husband! The anxiety of leaving our two pit pups, one of which is a little difficult with other dog, was overwhelming beyond belief. We’ve never left them with strangers. Kierra sent pictures and videos everyday with updates and our dogs were so comfortable. They actually miss their play with Kierra’s dog. I would recommend a thousand times over and will only using them in the future❤️❤️”


36. Chelsea B.


“Chelsea went above & beyond for us. First she agreed to take on our senior dog for an extended stay on relatively short notice. The petsitter who’d agreed to take him backed out when she heard he had a cough, even though it wasn’t kennel cough. She didn’t blink an eye at the fact that he needed small meals 6 times a day due to the medications he was taking. She understood my directions (and it was complicated!). He never has accidents at home but I know he’s had a tendency towards him when boarded & that didn’t phase Chelsea either. Of course she also shared photos of him. You won’t regret leaving your dog with Chelsea, no matter their age (our dog is 15).”


37. AMANDA S.
“Caring for animals has always been a part of what makes Amanda. Whether it has been through always understanding and providing the responsibilities of havng a pet, caring for family/friends pets, volunteering at numerous animal shelters, providing dog walking services, to actually adopting a puppy whom she nutured and provided the most healthly & loving enviroment. Any pet would be truly lucky and well cared for when they are welcomed into Amanda's world.”


38. Kristine & Robert L.


“Kristine was absolutely fantastic. She kept us up to date with pictures and info about our dog Griffin, who had an awesome time playing with her pup Flynn. Her backyard is so perfect for running around! I'd recommend her to anyone, and we'd happily have her as a pet sitter anytime.”


39. Allie O.

“Allie is knowledgable and professional. Our Honey does need special care and Allie made that a priority. I recommend Allie for anyone who may be nervous about using a dog sitter. She put our worries at ease and Honey loved her time.”




40. Nicola S.

“All was good, easy to communicate, pics shared. Bella got lots of exercise and was in great spirits when I picked her up. Will return if need to find care for my dog.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Rensselaer on Rover as of Dec 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Dec 2024, 360 sitters provided pet boarding in Rensselaer. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of Rensselaer pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide pet boarding in Rensselaer have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet 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 Rensselaer.
Rover makes it easy to find Rensselaer pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 360 pet boarding sitters in Rensselaer on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Rensselaer, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 85% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet 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 pet 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
