Pet Boarding Riverhead

Find a loving Riverhead pet sitter to watch your cat or dog overnight at your sitter’s home.

Pick-Up
Search

Over 42
pet parents in Riverhead have booked pet boarding

Riverhead, Find top rated pet boarding

1 / 1
Sitter Profile Image: Alana M.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Alana M.
from
$110
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Coram, NY, 11727

About: For the comfort and safety of every pup, I only host one family’s dog at a time. This allows me to give your dog my full attention and maintain a calm, low stress environment. My care goes beyond the basics. it’s rooted in genuine love and experience. My journey caring for Kayne, our special needs dog, taught me how to handle medical routines, provide comfort, and stay attentive to every detail. That experience shaped my approach to every pet I welcome. I understand that each animal deserves patience, respect, and love. Whether your pet is playful, shy, or needs a little extra care, they’ll always be treated like family in our home. We’re CPR and First Aid certified, giving you extra peace of mind while your pup is in our care. Pet care is woven into my daily life and something I genuinely love. As a stay at home mom, I’m home full time to give every furry friend constant love and attention. Our days revolve around walks, playtime, and snuggles. Caring for our late dog, Kayne, who developed a spinal injury and heart condition, taught me that true care takes patience, compassion, and adaptability qualities I bring to every pet I meet. In our home, every animal is treated like family. I provide a clean, safe, and active space with multiple walks, a fenced yard for play, and individualized routines. Through my experience caring for Kayne, who required special medical attention, I learned how to adapt to any level of care whether it’s energetic puppies or older companions needing extra comfort. You can feel confident knowing your pet is in loving, capable hands that treat them as one of our own.

Sitter Profile Image: Jill V.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Jill V.
Star Sitter
from
$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 56 reviews
12 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Miller place, NY, 11764

“Jill did an awesome job sitting for our Kona. She kept us updated with photos to ensure us how well she was doing. Will definitely book Jill in the future!”

Profile image
Tom R.
Sitter Profile Image: Carol R.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Carol R.
from
$100
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
East Hampton, NY, 11937

“Carol is an amazing pet sitter who took care of Lulu like she was her own. This is the second time Carol watched her, and Lulu was so excited to see her again.”

Profile image
Jen S.
Sitter Profile Image: Brianna V D.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Brianna V D.
from
$55
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 280 reviews
102 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hill, New Haven, CT, 06519

“Brianna was amazing with my high energy dog and always kept me updated! Ziva had the time of her life and I would definitely use Brianna again!”

Profile image
Isis J.
Sitter Profile Image: Tina B.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Tina B.
Star Sitter
from
$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
15 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Milford, CT, 06460

“Tina fit us in on short notice when I unexpectedly went into labor early. Her communication was great and we were so grateful to have a safe place for our dog while we were in the hospital.”

Profile image
Alexandra W.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel & Henrik N.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Rachel & Henrik N.
from
$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
16 years of experience
Saint James, NY, 11780

“Rachel and Henrik (and their two wonderful kids!) watched our two Goldendoodles for the weekend, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. From the start, it was clear this was a perfect fit—we did a meet-and-greet beforehand, and instantly felt comfortable. Their home is beautiful, clean, and has a great backyard where our dogs had plenty of space to run and play. More importantly, our dogs were treated like part of the family—they got tons of attention, snuggles, and care all weekend. We also really appreciated the frequent updates and photos, which gave us total peace of mind. When we dropped them off, our dogs were so excited they ran right in without hesitation—that says everything. You can truly tell how much Rachel and Henrik love dogs and care for them as their own. One of the nicest families we’ve met, and we felt completely at ease knowing our dogs were so well cared for. We will absolutely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional dog care.”

Profile image
David M.
Sitter Profile Image: Bianka C.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Bianka C.
Star Sitter
from
$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
7 repeat clients
11 years of experience
West haven, CT, 06516

“Bianka was wonderful with my dog Howie. She was responsive and provided frequent updates while he was in her care! I’d absolutely recommend Bianka to anyone in need of a dog sitter. :)”

Profile image
Julianna G.
Sitter Profile Image: Andrew A.
Verified Background Check
Andrew A.
from
$40
per night
4.5 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Milford, CT, 06460

“Andrew went above and beyond to make my Ito feel at home! He was super communicative as well and I felt so happy knowing my pup was loved on and taken care of so well. Ito is staying with him for a longer visit next month and I feel really lucky I found such a great sitter!”

Profile image
Rowan P.
Sitter Profile Image: Laurie S.
Verified Background Check
Laurie S.
from
$75
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 326 reviews
227 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Sayville, NY, 11782

“Laurie is Professional extremely through has a LOVE for the Dogs and makes you feel st ease. We interviewed 6-7 dog Sitters and there was just No Comparison. We had to drive 35-40 mins each way to her home to drop off our very Spoiled English Bull Dogs to her home. She sends updates accommodates pick up drop off times. It really helped ensure a relaxing Vacation with out our babies. We have used her multiple times and Reccomened often.”

Profile image
Michelle G.
Sitter Profile Image: Sara L.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Sara L.
from
$85
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
15 years of experience
Whitestone, Holtsville, NY, 11742

“Sara was an amazing sitter! From day one, she provided excellent communication and was very responsive to my questions. During the trip, she sent several updates and pictures, so I knew that my pup was well cared for. In some of those pictures, my pup did things that she'd do at our house, so i knew that Sara treated her as a family member.”

Profile image
Jonathan Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Naomi G.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Naomi G.
from
$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 years of experience
Smithtown, NY, 11787

“Naomi!!! Amazing!!!Talk about a peace of mind! We had to leave in rather short notice & Naomi was so accommodating!!! Fin & Daisy fell in love right away w/ Naomi & her little Puppy Love Gazebo!! What a cool “kennel-esque” feel, well even more of a She Shed vibe, you know like a place you want to escape to with a good book & a glass of wine … except this one was designed perfectly for pups! Exactly what I was looking for, their own dedicated space full of warmth, the perfect cozy spot to curl up in, yet with plenty of room to roam & explore!! Naomi was incredibly kind, caring, and attentive to our two little dogs. It was clear from the beginning that she genuinely love animals and treated our pups with so much patience, affection, and care. We felt completely comfortable knowing they were in such good hands. We highly recommend Naomi to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their pets!”

Profile image
babara a.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily W.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Emily W.
from
$54
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
17 repeat clients
25 years of experience
East Patchogue, NY, 11772

“It was nice having my three dogs altogether instead of having them separate in a kennel. Rosie my dog took to Emily right away So I knew that she would be OK Emily sent a text photo it was nice seeing that the dogs were safe. When the dogs came home they were fine with no problems. So when I do go away again, I would take Rosie and my other two dogs there. I would highly recommend Emily to anybody that loves their dogs.”

Profile image
Joyce S.
Sitter Profile Image: Maria E.
Verified Background Check
Maria E.
from
$160
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sag Harbor, NY, 11963

“Maria was great and super responsive leading up to and during my puppy’s stay. I would highly recommend and would definitely work with her again :)”

Profile image
Victoria S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jocelha P.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Jocelha P.
from
$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
11 years of experience
Bellport, NY, 11713

“This was our first time using Rover. It was so easy! We had a variety of dog sitters to choose from within a short distance. Something told us to look into Jocelha. She is THE BEST!! Sophie had a great time. Jocelha sent us lots of pictures and had detailed and funny stories about Sophie’s days & evenings. We were starting to think that she was having so much fun, she might not want to come back home with us!! lol”

Profile image
Kathleen M.
Sitter Profile Image: Patricia M.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Patricia M.
from
$60
per night
15 years of experience
Port Jefferson Station, NY, 11776

About: Hi! I'm a reliable and caring dog lover who enjoys spending time with dogs of all ages. I have two golden doodles and they are my four legged kids. They are always happy to make new furry friends. I was raised with dogs and other animals and they were always part of the family. Whether your pup loves long walks, playtime, or relaxing with company, I'll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and give them lots of love while you're away. I will treat your fur baby like my own. I understand that every dog has their own routine, and I'm happy to follow your instructions for feeding, medication, exercise, and bedtime to help them feel at home. I'm responsible, patient, and genuinely enjoy being around animals. I'm committed to providing dependable care, keeping you updated with photos, and making sure your dog feels loved and comfortable while you're away. I am currently at home. I can provide walks, playtime, feedings and lots of love. I have flexible weekday availability, also available on weekends and holidays. I have a fenced yard and two friendly fur babies to keep your pup happy. Your pet is welcomed to have access to our whole home and lounge wherever they are comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Tara M.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Tara M.
from
$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Branford, CT, 06405

“Tara was very easy to communicate with and treated my dog as one of her own. She sent lots of pictures and notes about my dog throughout her stay.”

Profile image
Brooke L.
Sitter Profile Image: gabby t.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
gabby t.
from
$70
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Hauppauge, NY, 11788

“Gabby took really good care of Sadie and went above and beyond! Highly recommend.”

Profile image
Ami C.
Sitter Profile Image: Shannon Q.
Verified Background Check
Shannon Q.
from
$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East Patchogue, NY, 11772

“Shannon was awesome ! She kept us posted on how our pups were doing , sending photos and texts , and was so nice to them. She has a big yard and they loved to go out and run and play . Thank you Shannon !!!”

Profile image
Heidi R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ellen E.
Verified Background Check
Ellen E.
from
$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
16 repeat clients
47 years of experience
Mt Sinai, NY, 11776

“Ellen is so sweet, caring and accommodating! We had never had anyone watch our pup before but she has a long history of animal knowledge and a genuine love of animals that shines through! My very Velcro dog was very well taken care of!”

Profile image
Jolene A.
Sitter Profile Image: Zoey L.
Verified Enhanced Background Check
Zoey L.
from
$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
10 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“Xi was great! She is super responsive and is always with the dogs. She plays with them and even took them to the dog park! Wonka loved his stay with her and will be back :)”

Profile image
Chriss C.
1 / 1
View more

The median cost per night for pet boarding in Riverhead is $60

Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Riverhead

1 / 1
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patrycja is a wonderful petsitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our dog in her care. She's very responsive and trustworthy.

Profile image
Melissa S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patrycja was great. She is very flexible a good communicator and loves our pup. I will 100 percent use her again.

Profile image
Karen B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie is definitely a dog person. My dog is a happy dog. and she clearly was happy with Julie and her pups.

Profile image
Donna B.
Boarding
1 / 1
Find pet care near you

Book with peace of mind

  • Screened pet sitters have passed a third-party background check and show verified reviews from other pet parents, like you.
  • Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
  • 24/7 support from the Rover team–here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.

Why Choose Rover?

  • Cashless payments

    Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.

  • Reservation protection

    It doesn’t happen often, but if your sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.

  • World-class support

    We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.

How to book pet boarding

  1. 1. Search

    Browse profiles of sitters near you who offer pet boarding.
  2. 2. Meet In Person

    Schedule a free in-person Meet & Greet to find the perfect fit.
  3. 3. Book & Pay

    It's that easy! All payments are processed through Rover's secured platform.

Popular requests for pet boarding - Riverhead

Select a filter and find qualifying sitters offering pet boarding.

Sitters in Riverhead average 10
repeat pet boarding clients

FAQs for Pet Boarding - Riverhead

Frequently asked questions about Rover

The average cost of Pet Boarding in Riverhead is $53 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $39 and $88 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 589 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Riverhead. About 91% of Riverhead 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.

Connect anywhere with the Rover app

Download on the App Store BadgeGet it on Google Play Badge