Dog Boarding in River Rouge, MI
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“Nichole was wonderful with my boy. The kids was great! We have kids so this house was perfect for him. She updated us, took our boy on lots of walks, gave him tons of lovins and kept him on our feeding schedule. The entire experience was great! I will be using her again and highly recommend.”
“Lasya and her partner were awesome with my Bean. Sent tons of photos and updates and were able to keep his feeding need s well taken care of. He had a blast with their dog Simba who was the perfect playmate . I’ll definitely be looking to call them again in the future”
“Elizabeth was great communicating and letting us know the status of our dog Chico. We were very please with her care and services. Looking forward to booking her again!”
“Pattie was amazing and truly heaven sent. She was wonderful with my pup and treated her like her own. Pattie also sent us updates frequently and just made it very comfortable for us. I suffer from somewhat separation anxiety when we leave town for vacations and leave my pup. Pups are like your children and Pattie treated her as such! Pattie made this experience very pleasant and my pup loved her. I will be booking with Pattie again!”
“I absolutely loved Donna! My dogs loved her too. She took great care of them, even giving them their medications without any problem. She kept me updated with pictures and messages every day, which made me feel at ease while I was away. I could tell my dogs were very comfortable and happy with her. You can really see that she loves animals and treats them like her own. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving and responsible pet sitter!”
“Vanessa is wonderful!!! She took care of Baker for two nights. Lots of walks and photos throughout his stay. She treated him like her own with lots of snuggles. We are so grateful, and we’ll definitely stay with her again!”
“Willow enjoyed her time with Dave and seemed very happy there. She got the opportunity to spend time with other dogs while she was there for 12 days! Thanks for taking care of our girl!”
“Our Arthur had a great time. Natalia sent is updates and photos during his stay. It was great, he was so tired when he got home. I will 100% use her services again and I would recommend her to anyone. Arthur was in great hands and company.”
“Allesha is great with our dog Zoey! She’s super accommodating to our schedule and takes wonderful care of Zoey. Zoey gets treated like one of Allesha’s pack and comes home tired and happy ☺️”
“Lauren and Kevin were great. We did a meet and greet with our pets before drop off. They kept me up to date with photos as well. Will definitely use them again!”
“I can’t rave enough about the care our dog Stella received. Pallavi and her husband provided tons of feedback, photos, videos of our dog while under their care. Our dog was well cared for and loved. Highly recommend”
“Jess was great! I was really worried about having a sitter for my two dogs but she took care of them like they were princesses! Very nice, caring and kind. She even put up with me acting like I was taking my kids to their first day of kindergarten crying like a baby. Thank you Jess and I look forward to working with you again.”
“Frankie came home tired and that’s a sign of a good stay. We got updates and pictures during our overnight boarding and we’re very pleased. Will definitely use Whitney & Samuel in the future.”
“Courtney was totally awesome from the first communication. She was responsive and you can tell she is a warm person from the first interaction. She cared for my senior anxious Cocker and he was at ease with her. I’ll most definitely contact her again.”
“I can’t speak highly enough of Tammy. I absolutely hate leaving my precious lil’ guy anywhere but I could tell as soon as she opened the door that I had found the right pet sitter. She was communicative, friendly, and very involved in making sure Jordy had a great time while he was there. 10/10 would definitely recommend.”
“Kerri was great with my two toy poodles. She sent me a video of them playing and photos of them. She also kept me updated on their daily activities via text messages. They were brushed and face cleaned prior to me picking them up. They received lots of hugs and cuddles. I will be booking with Kerri from now on to board my babies when needed. Peace of mind is everything !!”
“So happy I booked with Kayla to sit my pup while I was on vacation. She kept my mind at ease with all the pictures and the updates. I felt confident she would treat my dog right. I definitely plan on booking with her again in the near future.”
“Jacob was amazing with my big sweet boy who previously had not had much interaction with other dogs. I had peace of mind knowing Harrison was in good hands with Jacob and his sweet furbaby! Jacob kept me updated on Harrison throughout his stay. I’m worried my dog won’t want to come home hahahaa!”
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Nichole S.
“Nichole was wonderful with my boy. The kids was great! We have kids so this house was perfect for him. She updated us, took our boy on lots of walks, gave him tons of lovins and kept him on our feeding schedule. The entire experience was great! I will be using her again and highly recommend.”
Lasya S.Star Sitter
“Lasya and her partner were awesome with my Bean. Sent tons of photos and updates and were able to keep his feeding need s well taken care of. He had a blast with their dog Simba who was the perfect playmate . I’ll definitely be looking to call them again in the future”
Elizabeth & Christopher L.
“Elizabeth was great communicating and letting us know the status of our dog Chico. We were very please with her care and services. Looking forward to booking her again!”
Pattie J.
“Pattie was amazing and truly heaven sent. She was wonderful with my pup and treated her like her own. Pattie also sent us updates frequently and just made it very comfortable for us. I suffer from somewhat separation anxiety when we leave town for vacations and leave my pup. Pups are like your children and Pattie treated her as such! Pattie made this experience very pleasant and my pup loved her. I will be booking with Pattie again!”
Donna B.
“I absolutely loved Donna! My dogs loved her too. She took great care of them, even giving them their medications without any problem. She kept me updated with pictures and messages every day, which made me feel at ease while I was away. I could tell my dogs were very comfortable and happy with her. You can really see that she loves animals and treats them like her own. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving and responsible pet sitter!”
Vanessa C.Star Sitter
“Vanessa is wonderful!!! She took care of Baker for two nights. Lots of walks and photos throughout his stay. She treated him like her own with lots of snuggles. We are so grateful, and we’ll definitely stay with her again!”
David B.
“Willow enjoyed her time with Dave and seemed very happy there. She got the opportunity to spend time with other dogs while she was there for 12 days! Thanks for taking care of our girl!”
Natalia V.Star Sitter
“Our Arthur had a great time. Natalia sent is updates and photos during his stay. It was great, he was so tired when he got home. I will 100% use her services again and I would recommend her to anyone. Arthur was in great hands and company.”
Allesha B.Star Sitter
“Allesha is great with our dog Zoey! She’s super accommodating to our schedule and takes wonderful care of Zoey. Zoey gets treated like one of Allesha’s pack and comes home tired and happy ☺️”
Lauren & Kevin E.Star Sitter
“Lauren and Kevin were great. We did a meet and greet with our pets before drop off. They kept me up to date with photos as well. Will definitely use them again!”
Kelly W.Star Sitter
“Kelly was great with our new rescue pup. She took good care of her and when I picked her up she seemed very happy and looked like she had a super time!”
Pallavi K.Star Sitter
“I can’t rave enough about the care our dog Stella received. Pallavi and her husband provided tons of feedback, photos, videos of our dog while under their care. Our dog was well cared for and loved. Highly recommend”
Jessica K.Star Sitter
“Jess was great! I was really worried about having a sitter for my two dogs but she took care of them like they were princesses! Very nice, caring and kind. She even put up with me acting like I was taking my kids to their first day of kindergarten crying like a baby. Thank you Jess and I look forward to working with you again.”
Whitney & Samuel Y.Star Sitter
“Frankie came home tired and that’s a sign of a good stay. We got updates and pictures during our overnight boarding and we’re very pleased. Will definitely use Whitney & Samuel in the future.”
Courtney M.
“Courtney was totally awesome from the first communication. She was responsive and you can tell she is a warm person from the first interaction. She cared for my senior anxious Cocker and he was at ease with her. I’ll most definitely contact her again.”
Anthony L.
“Would absolutely use Anthony again! He sent multiple photos and videos daily. He treated my pup as if he was his own. Very kind and was able to accommodate last minute! Thank you so much!”
Tammy C.
“I can’t speak highly enough of Tammy. I absolutely hate leaving my precious lil’ guy anywhere but I could tell as soon as she opened the door that I had found the right pet sitter. She was communicative, friendly, and very involved in making sure Jordy had a great time while he was there. 10/10 would definitely recommend.”
Kerri R.
“Kerri was great with my two toy poodles. She sent me a video of them playing and photos of them. She also kept me updated on their daily activities via text messages. They were brushed and face cleaned prior to me picking them up. They received lots of hugs and cuddles. I will be booking with Kerri from now on to board my babies when needed. Peace of mind is everything !!”
Kayla E.Star Sitter
“So happy I booked with Kayla to sit my pup while I was on vacation. She kept my mind at ease with all the pictures and the updates. I felt confident she would treat my dog right. I definitely plan on booking with her again in the near future.”
Jacob W.
“Jacob was amazing with my big sweet boy who previously had not had much interaction with other dogs. I had peace of mind knowing Harrison was in good hands with Jacob and his sweet furbaby! Jacob kept me updated on Harrison throughout his stay. I’m worried my dog won’t want to come home hahahaa!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in River Rouge 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 River Rouge dog boarding rates can be found as low as $31 to as high as $49 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,401 sitters provided dog boarding in River Rouge. 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, 91% of River Rouge dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in River Rouge have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Rouge.
Rover makes it easy to find River Rouge 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 1,401 dog boarding sitters in River Rouge on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Rouge, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
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