Pet Boarding Rensselaer
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About: I have had dogs my whole life and played a big role in their care and training. I have volunteered at the SPCA as a dog walker. I have experience house sitting, boarding in my home, as well as drop ins. I work full time as a teacher so I am free every weekend and afternoon (after 3pm) during the school year as well as during the summer. When I am coming to your home, I will always show the utmost respect to your home and animals as if they are my own.
“Thank you Brad & Mery for looking after Tupe while I was away on vacation this past week. I was extremely nervous to have a stranger watch him. You both quickly eased my mind when we stopped over for a “meet and greet”. Tupe felt right at home as soon as we walked into your home. To anyone looking for a sitter…Brad and Mery are best team! I will be contacting you soon!!! Thank you again.”
About: I’ve raised a puppy for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. I have a golden doodle and two cats and previously had a Boston terrier. I have a lot of flexibility to take care of pets and I am a mature person with experience. I work full-time from home and can do 2 walks a day and frequent outdoor playtime/potty breaks. I am up at 7:00 and will take the dog out for potty, then a walk, the. Home to play with my dog and also another walk in the afternoon. Outdoor potty breaks every 2 hours as well. I have a friendly golden doodle to keep your puppy/dog company. I also have 3 older kids and love caring for pets. I have experience raising a dog for Guiding Eyes for the Blind
“My Bella had a great meet and greet wagging her tail and teying to give kisses and happy. I left her overnight for the first time over the weekend and she came back to me wagging and kissing, happy as when I brought her and it was a relief and got multiple updates and photos and was well updated on my baby. Anna is great, especially because there is a bad stigma about my dog so people turn away and she looked past that and gave my Bella a chance and she was great with her without judgement!!!! I definetly will book with her again🐶💜”
“Patrick was amazing with our wild child, an 11 month old exuberant black puppy. She spent 5 days with him and his pack. He is like the dog whisperer! She came home happy, healthy and had dropped some of her less polite behaviors. She will go back whenever we have to go away and hopefully even start doing some daycare while I’m at work. The only way to describe how awesome it was is to say she was only moderately happy to see us and would have been fine if we left her there, lol! Patrick was awesome! Sending frequent pictures and videos updating us on her stay. She really was at camp! I can’t recommend strongly enough! She LOVED it!”
“Kania took good care of my elderly dog, including having to carry her up and down a couple of flights of stairs, administer medication and attend to incontinence needs. I wound definitely recommend Kania for overnight pet sitting!”
“This was our first time booking with Monique and I will definitely book again. She was very flexible with our last minute changes. She sent several messages and pictures of Harley over the weekend. Monique was very attentive and caring.”
“Our dog loves going to Devin's. The big yard lets him play and there is always another dog to occupy his attention. Devin has patience with Nash as he is just starting to get his social skills back after COVID. Grateful to have found Devin.”
“Anthony and Jane were fantastic. Great communicators, really nice setup on their property with tons of space and a fenced yard. My dog got along well with theirs. Will definitely book again.”
“I've finally found the best sitter. Heidi and her family took my dog Romeo into her home for a weekend and treated him with love and respect. She sent me updates and pictures of Romeo throughout the day. There were other pets at her place that Romeo got along with very well. I can tell he made some great buddies. She even cooked rice for him(Romeo loves rice) and gave him treats! Communication was great from start to end. I think my Romeo boy misses her already. Thanks Heidi!!!”
“We are repeat clients of Marianne and could not be happier. When we leave our dog in her care he is happy and very well taken care of. He gets lots of snuggles and treated as part of the family. I’d recommend Marianne to anyone!”
“Casey was so friendly, communicative, and attentive while boarding my dog with a recent wound. She made being away from my dog as painless as possible and was even accommodating to the last minute boarding request. 10/10 would recommend!!”
About: Ive been pet sitting on and off for years and it never grows old. I have 1 pup and 3 cats of my own. They love having the extra company. When watching your pet we will play and take plenty of walks. (Or lazy days are fun too, if your pet is more into that). And if your pet likes to hike or go to the park those are some of my favorite activities! I own a small business where I have lots of free time. And pet sitting is my favorite way to fill that time. My schedule is flexible and am also open to taking your pet to work with me! My house is very pet friendly and so is my car if your pet likes going on adventures! I’m very patient and attentive with all pets. I try to read their needs and energy and play along!
“Mary and Todd did an excellent job watching my Tobi. He has separation anxiety and they took good care of him, sending pictures and updates. I will definitely use there services again.”
“I've never used Rover, Kate made it easy to understand the process. My dogs spent the day with her while we were on vacation. They went hiking and played in her yard with other dogs. They were exhausted for 2 days after. We are very grateful we were able to bring our boys camping for the week but have somewhere for them to go on the days we were not able to take them with us.”
“My dog didn’t want to come home! My communication and logistical coordination with Candice was super easy, accommodating, and professional. She took excellent care of my loved one. She is great and highly recommended.”
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Rensselaer is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Rensselaer
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Joni! I’m currently in Spain, and when my regular dog sitter unexpectedly had to leave town, I was scrambling to find someone I could trust with Tiny. I looked through about 50 profiles on Rover before choosing Joni, and I am SO glad I did! I was incredibly anxious because I had never left Tiny with anyone other than people I personally knew. Joni exceeded every expectation. She took such amazing care of Tiny and checked in with me multiple times a day, which truly put my mind at ease. She alleviated all my fears, and I was actually happy knowing Tiny had such a fun, caring person to spend time with! On top of everything else, I completely forgot that Tiny had a vet appointment for the health clearance he needed to fly internationally. Missing that appointment could have jeopardized getting him to Spain. Without hesitation, Joni took him to the vet for me and saved the day! I honestly cannot believe how incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and caring she was to both Tiny and me. She went above and beyond in every possible way, and I will always be grateful for her help. If you need a dog sitter, I recommend Joni 10,000 times over! You can trust her to care for your fur baby as if they were her own. I would absolutely book her again without a second thought!
Victoria was absolutely wonderful! As a Malinois owner, finding someone you can truly trust with your dog is so important, and Victoria exceeded every expectation. She was extremely communicative throughout the entire experience, which gave me so much peace of mind. I trusted her wholeheartedly with my girl, and she made the entire experience feel so calm and stress-free. It’s not easy leaving your dog in someone else’s care, but Victoria made it an incredibly positive experience from start to finish. I will absolutely be using her again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is caring, trustworthy, and attentive. We are so grateful to have found her!
Kevinh is amazing! I felt super comfortable, leaving my snow princess with him. We received constant updates and photos, and I know that my girl had an amazing time with him! So much so that we live in the same neighborhood and she has spotted him at times and she immediately tries to run to him! He really does care for your dogs as his own. So grateful to have found him on this app.
Kim was absolutely amazing with Otis! She kept me updated throughout his stay, which gave me such peace of mind knowing he was happy and well taken care of. I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her, and it was clear he was in great hands. I would absolutely recommend Kim and will definitely be using her again in the future! 🐾❤️
She took great care of Dino during his stay and sent daily pictures and updates, which I really appreciated. He looked happy, comfortable, and like he was enjoying himself the whole time. I felt reassured knowing he was being well cared for and would definitely recommend her to someone looking for attentive in-home boarding.
Kevin was amazing with our little senior dog, Roxy! We are so thankful we found him as we felt very reassured leaving her in his care. He is attentive and reliable, and we could tell that Roxy felt right at home with him! She occasionally can be anxious around new people, but that was clearly not the case with Kevin. Will definitely re-book with him in the future!
10/10 recommend Vera! She went above and beyond making sure us and our pup were well cared for. She sent us regular updates, videos, and pictures. She gave Pierce a lavender calming collar to put him at ease on the first night. She even noticed that the mat underneath our dog bowls was frayed and coming undone and sewed it up for us. I was blown away by her kindness and palpable love of animals. Don’t hesitate to book Vera. You won’t regret it.
I was able to find Albert last minute, and I'm so glad I did! He's a total pro, and I knew my dog was in great hands within a few minutes of meeting him. He took excellent care of my dog, and even took the initiative to work with her on some behavioral issues while I was away. I'll definitely be booking with him again!!
Anna took care of our 2 senior boxes for 2 days while we were on vacation. Normally we leave them with trusted family members while we travel, but our daughter had plans and could not keep them in her care. Anna is the first pet sitter outside family who has kept them in her home. She cared for them as if they were her very own. They settled in easily and got along famously with Anna's fur babies. I highly recommend Anna to anyone needing to board their pet outside their home.
This was our boxer Peanut’s second time staying with Shantalee and it was again wonderful. She is attentive, sends tons of photos and drops in with notes just to let you know your pup is doing okay. She lives in a great apartment in an easy area to get to, not congested for good walks with dogs, only 5 minutes off the interstate. We drive out of our way (over an hour) when visiting family in the area just to make sure Peanut gets time with Shantalee!!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Pet Boarding in Rensselaer is $43 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $56 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.
There are 401 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Rensselaer. About 92% of Rensselaer sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
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.
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 , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
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 .
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 NY ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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