Dog Boarding in River Oaks, TX
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“Our plans were ruined but Kathy was extremely flexible. She has a beautiful home setup for dogs. My dogs absolutely loved her backyard. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my doggies with Kathy for any period of time.”
“So thankful Selena was able to watch Dash when our plans changed last minute right before Christmas. Dash is usually anxious, hyper, yet timid but he seemed to have done well here with Selena and the other furry friends. I was so happy to hear he was a great, CALM, guest! I will definitely book with her again.”
“Maggie was beyond professional, she kept me up to date on my boy while I was away for work. I never once worried about if he was in good hands. She has a love for your four legged children. Trust me choose her you wont regret it.”
“Megan was a phenomenal pet sitter to my fur babe! She was very responsive, great communication, and sent updates to let me know he was having a blast! Enjoyed the meet and greet as well. Would definitely recommend and use Megan again!”
“Taylor was great! The dogs were very happy and she sent daily photos and videos which was fun watching them have a good time there. Our two dogs became one of their pack right away. Will definitely use her again and recommend to others!”
“My pup was well cared for when staying with Melissa and her family! She sent nightly updates with photos and it made me feel so comfortable knowing my pup was being well loved and cared for while I was away. She was super responsive and friendly too!”
“Fatima is amazing her house is clean her yard is clean our Fur babies had their own room with lots of snacks and toys! We could tell our puppies were very happy! Thank you Fatima!”
“We love Lainey! She takes great care of our dog Happy and we can travel without worrying what she is doing and how she is. Lainey takes her for walks which is her favorite thing to do. She also sends us daily pictures and updates of how she is as well. You cannot go wrong trusting Lainey with your dog family member!”
“Kayla was EXCELLENT!!! She was very attentive to our needs and made sure both Carlos and I felt comfortable during his stay. She was also flexible on pick up and drop off times. I could tell from her pictures and videos that he felt very at home and happy with her.”
“Yuna is such a lovely and caring sitter. She loves our pup like he is her own. She makes sure he gets all of the love and attention he needs. I appreciate all of the updates and pictures she sends throughout the day. He is in such good hands at his home away from home.”
“Monica is great and we have booked with her several times. She is great with our fur babies and is always caring and compassionate. We love the photos she sends so we can see what our silly dogs are up to. Looking forward to booking with her again soon.”
“We kept our Frankie boy with Jennifer for a whole week while we were gone on vacation and came home to a very happy boy! Loved getting the pictures and videos of him having fun with the other dogs while away. And we will definitely book with Jennifer again!”
“Erika sat for our 3yo border collie for a week on fairly short notice. Her two dogs and ours had a great time. She sent daily updates and photos to let us know how she was doing. Appreciate you, Erika!”
“Kenna was great. She checked in with pictures everyday, responded very quickly, was easygoing about drop off and pick up times. Our pup seemed really happy and comfortable with her and he got walks. We will definitely use her again next time we go out of town.”
“Savanna was fantastic! I could tell Alfie had a great time and was well taken care of. He was sad to leave her side he enjoyed his time so much. Highly recommend.”
“We highly recommend Martha because her family helps your dogs feel at home. She sent lots of pictures, and we could tell that our dogs were happy and loved! ❤❤❤”
“Karen was wonderful!! And she was so close to me! Karen and her family took really good care of Whiskey and was worry free the whole time. Love the pics she sent with Whiskey and her kids! If she's willing, would love to use her again since I need a sitter once monthly.. She was great!”
“We left our long hair dachshund with Brenda for a little vacation, and she took excellent care of our girl! Brenda kept us up to date with pictures, and our dog warmed up to Brenda very quickly! We will certainly trust Brenda with our pup in the future!”
About: I’ve taken care of many dogs and cats throughout the last 4 years and I’m ready to treat your baby as my own! If you’re looking for a fun, available, and communicative pet sitter—I’m right here. I work from home and am able to give your pet the attention they deserve—3x daily walks, trips to the park, or just fun at home. I live in a quiet fenced apartment community, close to Trinity Park. Your pet’s safety is my top priority and I will only take them where you approve.
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Kathleen D.Star Sitter
“Our plans were ruined but Kathy was extremely flexible. She has a beautiful home setup for dogs. My dogs absolutely loved her backyard. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my doggies with Kathy for any period of time.”
Selena A.
“So thankful Selena was able to watch Dash when our plans changed last minute right before Christmas. Dash is usually anxious, hyper, yet timid but he seemed to have done well here with Selena and the other furry friends. I was so happy to hear he was a great, CALM, guest! I will definitely book with her again.”
Maggie G.
Star Sitter
“Maggie was beyond professional, she kept me up to date on my boy while I was away for work. I never once worried about if he was in good hands. She has a love for your four legged children. Trust me choose her you wont regret it.”
Megan C.Star Sitter
“Megan was a phenomenal pet sitter to my fur babe! She was very responsive, great communication, and sent updates to let me know he was having a blast! Enjoyed the meet and greet as well. Would definitely recommend and use Megan again!”
Taylor A.
“Taylor was great! The dogs were very happy and she sent daily photos and videos which was fun watching them have a good time there. Our two dogs became one of their pack right away. Will definitely use her again and recommend to others!”
Melissa J.Star Sitter
“My pup was well cared for when staying with Melissa and her family! She sent nightly updates with photos and it made me feel so comfortable knowing my pup was being well loved and cared for while I was away. She was super responsive and friendly too!”
Fatima G.Star Sitter
“Fatima is amazing her house is clean her yard is clean our Fur babies had their own room with lots of snacks and toys! We could tell our puppies were very happy! Thank you Fatima!”
Lainey M.Star Sitter
“We love Lainey! She takes great care of our dog Happy and we can travel without worrying what she is doing and how she is. Lainey takes her for walks which is her favorite thing to do. She also sends us daily pictures and updates of how she is as well. You cannot go wrong trusting Lainey with your dog family member!”
Kayla W.Star Sitter
“Kayla was EXCELLENT!!! She was very attentive to our needs and made sure both Carlos and I felt comfortable during his stay. She was also flexible on pick up and drop off times. I could tell from her pictures and videos that he felt very at home and happy with her.”
Yuna H.
“Yuna is such a lovely and caring sitter. She loves our pup like he is her own. She makes sure he gets all of the love and attention he needs. I appreciate all of the updates and pictures she sends throughout the day. He is in such good hands at his home away from home.”
Sierra & Liam S.
“We will definitely book again! Great communication and the dogs seemed that they were having a lot of fun! I recommend them 100%”
Monica O.Star Sitter
“Monica is great and we have booked with her several times. She is great with our fur babies and is always caring and compassionate. We love the photos she sends so we can see what our silly dogs are up to. Looking forward to booking with her again soon.”
Jennifer H.Star Sitter
“We kept our Frankie boy with Jennifer for a whole week while we were gone on vacation and came home to a very happy boy! Loved getting the pictures and videos of him having fun with the other dogs while away. And we will definitely book with Jennifer again!”
Erika R.Star Sitter
“Erika sat for our 3yo border collie for a week on fairly short notice. Her two dogs and ours had a great time. She sent daily updates and photos to let us know how she was doing. Appreciate you, Erika!”
Kenna M.Star Sitter
“Kenna was great. She checked in with pictures everyday, responded very quickly, was easygoing about drop off and pick up times. Our pup seemed really happy and comfortable with her and he got walks. We will definitely use her again next time we go out of town.”
Savanna S.
“Savanna was fantastic! I could tell Alfie had a great time and was well taken care of. He was sad to leave her side he enjoyed his time so much. Highly recommend.”
Martha M.
“We highly recommend Martha because her family helps your dogs feel at home. She sent lots of pictures, and we could tell that our dogs were happy and loved! ❤❤❤”
Karen A.
“Karen was wonderful!! And she was so close to me! Karen and her family took really good care of Whiskey and was worry free the whole time. Love the pics she sent with Whiskey and her kids! If she's willing, would love to use her again since I need a sitter once monthly.. She was great!”
Brenda S.Star Sitter
“We left our long hair dachshund with Brenda for a little vacation, and she took excellent care of our girl! Brenda kept us up to date with pictures, and our dog warmed up to Brenda very quickly! We will certainly trust Brenda with our pup in the future!”
Danielle W.
“Dani is an amazing pet-sitter! I have trusted her with my precious dog many times and have never had a reason to worry. She takes care of them as if they are her own with endless walks and fun!”
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As of Aug 2025, 1,600 sitters provided dog boarding in River Oaks. 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 River Oaks dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in River Oaks have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 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
There are 1,600 dog boarding sitters in River Oaks on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Oaks, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 92% 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.
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