Dog Boarding in River Oaks, Fort Lauderdale
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“Tich was excellent! She took excellent care of my two Boston terriers for 2 weeks. They were walked multiple times a day and received lots of love and attention. I would definitely recommend Tich for animal sitting/boarding. She is a wonderful human and I felt full confidence from her that my pets were being cared for properly while I was out of Country on a business trip.”


“It’s our second time booking with Elizabeth and it’s been just as awesome as the first time we will not be going back to pet lodges and she is now our go to for when we travel. Highly recommended.”


“We were nervous to leave 2 of our dogs alone as we traveled because one is older and has difficulty walking, and the other is young and has a lot of energy and likes to chew everything. They were prepared to take care of both and even checked in with me sending cute pictures so that I knew they were okay. If l have to leave them again, I will be using their services again. Thank you!”


“Valeria and her husband were great with Mischa! They were super friendly and I felt very comfortable leaving her with them. They have a nice gated complex which made me feel comfortable. They are super close to the airport which is great for me. I also like that they don't host an unlimited amount of pets. I've used some sitters that will have like ten animals there and just let them run around and do whatever. Valeria and her husband will give your animal all of the attention they need! She sent me pictures too which I always love! I highly recommend her and plan to use her every time I need a sitter for Mischa.”


“Charlotte was great with my 5mo old puppy! She was great at keeping in touch, sent pictures, and was very responsive. My puppy got along famously with her pets and he really enjoyed his time there. As a vet tech, she was able to provide me with some additional information which was incredibly helpful to me as a first time dog owner. 10/10 experience, and I already have plans to re-book with Charlotte again.”


“I was overall happy with the care Mary gave to my pet. She knows everything about cats whether they’re big or small. I was updated by her and gave me photos and videos. My cat enjoyed his time at her home and it was like a vacation for him. I will for sure come back for her whenever I need a cat sitter.”


“Nicole looked after our two dogs for a four days. They were well taken care of and she sent pictures and a video to keep us updated. I would highly recommend Nicole.”


“I was let down by someone who was going to board my dog, and I only had one day to find someone - I reached out to Kristi, who could not have been more accommodating - we did an immediate meet and greet - and I was really comfortable leaving Sami with her for 10 days. She has a 10 year old son and 16 year old daughter, and the three of them made Sami SO welcome - they all played with her and looked after her so well - especially the little boy - Sami really fell for him (she'd never been around children before - and as a foster dog from the shelter, I didn't know how she'd be around children - but seeing how the little boy and Sami got along, I know that she's great with children - he was absolutely wonderful!) - I got regular photo updates of them all playing, and I was able to relax, knowing Sami was in great hands. The great thing is that Kristi and her children are used to BIG breeds, like pitbulls and staffies, which was really comforting as Sami is half Staffy, half Pitbull, so if you have a bigger breed dog, then they are the perfect people to take care of them. Thank you Kristi and her two children (I'm not naming them here as I would respect their privacy when it comes to children) - you were AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU!”


“Juan Pablo provided an amazing environment for my timid pup! He sent frequent updates and pictures and I felt comfortable knowing my dog was safe and well cared for. Would highly recommend and will definitely be booking with him again!”


“I cannot recommend Maisa highly enough! She boarded my pomsky, Romeo, for four days and she provided best-in-class service from start to finish. Her communication was above and beyond—she sent a milllion photos and videos, keeping me updated from sunrise to sunset. I never once had to wonder how Romeo was doing; I could see how happy and comfortable he was every step of the way. Additionally, Romeo absolutely adored Maisa's two dogs. They played well together and by all accounts there were no issues integrating Romeo into her home. It was clear she genuinely cared about Romeo and treated him like one of her own. Her attention to detail, warmth, and reliability gave me complete peace of mind. I came home to a happy, healthy pup, and I know he had a great time playing with her two dogs! If you're looking for someone who will love and care for your dog like family, look no further. I will absolutely be booking with her again!”


“Becky and Ravid are FANTASTIC. I knew immediately at the meet and greet they were the best fit for my dog. They took care of my 3 year old pittie in their home which overall is an amazing space. They administered all meds with daily updates, videos and photos. I will always return to Becky and Ravid when I need a sitter!!!! Thanks so much!!!”



“I recently had the pleasure of having Laura & Eduardo take care of my baby Maluma for two weeks while I was away and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, they were professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. They always kept me updated regularly with messages, photos, and even short videos, which helped ease my mind and let me know my pup was in great hands. It was clear that they took the time to understand Maluma’s routine, personality, and needs; from feeding and walks to playtime and snuggles. I would absolutely trust Laura & Eduardo again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable, compassionate pet sitter. Thank you so much again 🫶”


“Wonderful people extremely caring and professional, meet and greet on time. Took care of my puppy and got him lots of activity. Will be rebooking for future travel needs !”


“Natalie was great with my black lab “Spud”. She sent daily pictures and had a wonderful upscale backyard for dogs to play in. I will definitely bring my furry friend back to Natalie! I highly recommend you do the same.”


About: I’ve had my dog for almost 7 years and now have two dogs. I grew up with dogs and they are my passion. Im a nurse getting my masters and have some time to take care of other fur babies. I am committed to taking care of all types of dogs of all ages. I currently have some weeks off of clinical rotations so I am home most of the time. Afterwards I will be gone about 2x a week. I live in an apartment, but I take my dogs out on regular walks every few hours. I do not crate train my dogs and they are allowed to go on furniture.

“Andrea was very communicative and my dog really loved her and her family. She sent pictures and communicated personality changes Kobe exhibited during his stay. I highly recommend her and we will definitely be back soon.🤗”

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Tich M.Star Sitter

“Tich was excellent! She took excellent care of my two Boston terriers for 2 weeks. They were walked multiple times a day and received lots of love and attention. I would definitely recommend Tich for animal sitting/boarding. She is a wonderful human and I felt full confidence from her that my pets were being cared for properly while I was out of Country on a business trip.”


Elizabeth D.


“It’s our second time booking with Elizabeth and it’s been just as awesome as the first time we will not be going back to pet lodges and she is now our go to for when we travel. Highly recommended.”


Camilla B.Star Sitter

“We were nervous to leave 2 of our dogs alone as we traveled because one is older and has difficulty walking, and the other is young and has a lot of energy and likes to chew everything. They were prepared to take care of both and even checked in with me sending cute pictures so that I knew they were okay. If l have to leave them again, I will be using their services again. Thank you!”


Maria C.Star Sitter

“Maria help me out with last minute booking that worked out well. My pooch and I hope to return to build friendships with her and her pets. Thank you!”


Valeria R.Star Sitter

“Valeria and her husband were great with Mischa! They were super friendly and I felt very comfortable leaving her with them. They have a nice gated complex which made me feel comfortable. They are super close to the airport which is great for me. I also like that they don't host an unlimited amount of pets. I've used some sitters that will have like ten animals there and just let them run around and do whatever. Valeria and her husband will give your animal all of the attention they need! She sent me pictures too which I always love! I highly recommend her and plan to use her every time I need a sitter for Mischa.”


Charlotte C.Star Sitter

“Charlotte was great with my 5mo old puppy! She was great at keeping in touch, sent pictures, and was very responsive. My puppy got along famously with her pets and he really enjoyed his time there. As a vet tech, she was able to provide me with some additional information which was incredibly helpful to me as a first time dog owner. 10/10 experience, and I already have plans to re-book with Charlotte again.”


Mary B.

“I was overall happy with the care Mary gave to my pet. She knows everything about cats whether they’re big or small. I was updated by her and gave me photos and videos. My cat enjoyed his time at her home and it was like a vacation for him. I will for sure come back for her whenever I need a cat sitter.”


Nicole S.Star Sitter

“Nicole looked after our two dogs for a four days. They were well taken care of and she sent pictures and a video to keep us updated. I would highly recommend Nicole.”


Kristi R.
Star Sitter


“I was let down by someone who was going to board my dog, and I only had one day to find someone - I reached out to Kristi, who could not have been more accommodating - we did an immediate meet and greet - and I was really comfortable leaving Sami with her for 10 days. She has a 10 year old son and 16 year old daughter, and the three of them made Sami SO welcome - they all played with her and looked after her so well - especially the little boy - Sami really fell for him (she'd never been around children before - and as a foster dog from the shelter, I didn't know how she'd be around children - but seeing how the little boy and Sami got along, I know that she's great with children - he was absolutely wonderful!) - I got regular photo updates of them all playing, and I was able to relax, knowing Sami was in great hands. The great thing is that Kristi and her children are used to BIG breeds, like pitbulls and staffies, which was really comforting as Sami is half Staffy, half Pitbull, so if you have a bigger breed dog, then they are the perfect people to take care of them. Thank you Kristi and her two children (I'm not naming them here as I would respect their privacy when it comes to children) - you were AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU!”


Juan Pablo P.Star Sitter

“Juan Pablo provided an amazing environment for my timid pup! He sent frequent updates and pictures and I felt comfortable knowing my dog was safe and well cared for. Would highly recommend and will definitely be booking with him again!”


maisa g.

“I cannot recommend Maisa highly enough! She boarded my pomsky, Romeo, for four days and she provided best-in-class service from start to finish. Her communication was above and beyond—she sent a milllion photos and videos, keeping me updated from sunrise to sunset. I never once had to wonder how Romeo was doing; I could see how happy and comfortable he was every step of the way. Additionally, Romeo absolutely adored Maisa's two dogs. They played well together and by all accounts there were no issues integrating Romeo into her home. It was clear she genuinely cared about Romeo and treated him like one of her own. Her attention to detail, warmth, and reliability gave me complete peace of mind. I came home to a happy, healthy pup, and I know he had a great time playing with her two dogs! If you're looking for someone who will love and care for your dog like family, look no further. I will absolutely be booking with her again!”


Becky T.Star Sitter

“Becky and Ravid are FANTASTIC. I knew immediately at the meet and greet they were the best fit for my dog. They took care of my 3 year old pittie in their home which overall is an amazing space. They administered all meds with daily updates, videos and photos. I will always return to Becky and Ravid when I need a sitter!!!! Thanks so much!!!”




Laura & Eduardo G.Star Sitter

“I recently had the pleasure of having Laura & Eduardo take care of my baby Maluma for two weeks while I was away and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, they were professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. They always kept me updated regularly with messages, photos, and even short videos, which helped ease my mind and let me know my pup was in great hands. It was clear that they took the time to understand Maluma’s routine, personality, and needs; from feeding and walks to playtime and snuggles. I would absolutely trust Laura & Eduardo again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable, compassionate pet sitter. Thank you so much again 🫶”


Anastasiia & Vadim N.
Star Sitter


“Wonderful people extremely caring and professional, meet and greet on time. Took care of my puppy and got him lots of activity. Will be rebooking for future travel needs !”


Natalie J.
Star Sitter


“Natalie was great with my black lab “Spud”. She sent daily pictures and had a wonderful upscale backyard for dogs to play in. I will definitely bring my furry friend back to Natalie! I highly recommend you do the same.”


Danielle P.

“Very good hosts. Nikki seemed very happy there and they sent multiple photos. Would definitely rebook in the future”


Heather Y.
“Heather is the best dog mom of two cute pups! Only the best for her two furry children. She is number one go to when I need help with my German Sheppard/husky mix despite having her own small dog she is great with large dogs too! You can tell she truly has a passion and love for dogs and other animals!”


Kathye G.

“Kathye took good care of our pup while we were gone for two weeks…pictures every day. Her house and yard are set up of multiple dogs without issues.”


Christy & Ben Z.

“They were great. My dogs were well cared for and I will definitely use them again.”


Andrea K.

“Andrea was very communicative and my dog really loved her and her family. She sent pictures and communicated personality changes Kobe exhibited during his stay. I highly recommend her and we will definitely be back soon.🤗”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in River Oaks.
Rover makes it easy to find River Oaks 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
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