Dog Boarding in Rock Island
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“Samantha and Sara are absolutely terrific! Hobbes stayed with them over this past brutally cold weekend and were so attentive and wonderful while we were busy with our son's wedding. Thanks so much for welcoming Hobbes into your home! He loved staying with you.”
“Heather was an absolutely amazing sitter for our dog. She gave great updates and we loved our dog like he was her own. She handled our senior dog well with his medicine needs, we wouldn’t hesitate to use Heather again in a heartbeat!”
“Layla had a great time at Katelyn’s! I can tell she felt welcome and comfortable and loved. They have a beautiful home in a great area with a perfect backyard for dogs. She enjoyed playing with the family dogs so much! Katelyn also sent a baggie of treats with a sweet note home with Layla. Nice touch! I highly recommend this sweet family for your doggie care needs.”
“If we could give 10 stars we would. We have three small dogs and when we needed a sitter they stayed with a family member. Due to health issues they are no longer able to keep our dogs. We had not left town for about 1 and 1/2 years. We toured some commercial kennels and didn't think our little ones would do very well in that environment. We found Genna on DogVacay. We started communicating and from her quick response to inquiries and seemed so interested and concerned about our dogs. We arranged to have them stay for a weekend to see how things would go. The process was quite easy. Genna called us to learn about our little ones habits and personalities. When we hung up we felt much better about leaving them. When the day arrived we took them to Genna's home. We were worried about how things would go. Turns out this was a total waste of good worry. Within about an hour Genna sent us a picture of our kids. They looked happy and relaxed. My wife finally relaxed. Genna kept us updated with texts and photos. When we came home we were delayed some because of a snow storm. Again Genna was very flexible and asked us to be careful. When we arrived to pick them up we were extremely pleased with how our dogs acted. They looked at us and seemed to say oh hi. Normally when we have been gone they become hyper excited when we get home. After getting them home they were relaxed and took naps. I know this is long but I want to emphasize how much we were impressed with Genna and her family.”
“Kathleen took great care of Poppy. She gave him tons of walks and love and even introduced him to her friends. She went above and beyond feeding Poppy healthy food that she purchased herself. Kathleen sent Poppy home clean after giving him a bath. None of this was requested. This shows the love she pours into the animals she cares for. A++.”
“Geta enjoys visiting Darcy, Charlie and the family, she gets so excited when we get close to arriving at Darcys home...I feel very comfortable leaving my girl while take vacations or go to work..thank you always”
“Left our 12 yr. old springer spaniel with Mike and Sherry for 10 days and were very pleased that he seemed to be very comfortable and right at home. Enjoyed the many photos that were sent along with updates on how he was doing. Will definately call upon them in to future.”
“Our pup just really took to Carol and had a great 2 days with her. She sent us pictures of him and let us know how he was doing through out his stay. We will definitely be using Carol again!”
“Shalom was very well taken care of, she was comfortable and happy when we came to get her. She even seemed to have gained a little weight which we've been trying to get her to do for awhile now! Terry was very kind and polite and we'd gladly take Shalom back to him to be watched whenever we need!”
About: On top of being a veterinary assistant for over three years, I have also taken care of pets of my own and family and friends' since I was very young. I began working at the humane society at 14 and haven't stopped working with animals since! I have a B.S in Animal Ecology, and am currently working towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. I currently work full-time at a veterinary hospital with weekends free. I never work past 6:30pm and never go in before 7am. Once a week I am off at 2pm, and another day I do not go in until 12pm. This provides me a flexible schedule to take care of your furry kiddos! I have a large yard that will be fully fenced in by the end of the summer, and a very friendly dog myself who loves to make new friends. I also have very tolerant cats that adapt to new friends as well! I have a spare room and crate available if needed. I have my own nail trimming supplies and transportation for myself and even for your fur baby if needed!
“Andrea was a great host to our KoKo. She kept us in the know with status updates as well as pictures. We contacted her last minute, but her communication and willingness to serve was evident as we came up with time lines that worked for her and us. 10/10. Andrea will get our service in the future.”
“Corinna was awesome! Everything went perfectly from the initial conversation to plan Max’s drop-off all the way until pickup. Corinna was attentive to all of Max’s special needs, she was very accommodating & had a wonderful set-up for Max to feel comfortable. She also had excellent communication skills, providing many photos & updates throughout his stay. I highly recommend Corinna. A++”
“Erica was great! My dog had a great time with her and her dog, Cora, while we were gone for the weekend. Erica was quick to respond to our questions and sent plenty of daily updates and pictures so we knew our pup was doing well while we were gone. I'd definitely recommend Erica to anyone!”
“Thanos seemed like he really enjoyed his stay with Olivia and family. I truly appreciate her accommodating for his last minute stay. She communicated well and sent lots of updates and pictures. Thanos came back to us with a smile and new friends. Definitely recommend!”
“Cathleen was more than we could have asked for. She took the time to meet us beforehand, to get to know us and our dog. She sent us pictures and updates throughout Sammy's visit. She met us at the drop-off and pick up to chat. We highly recommend her….”
“I left my dogs for the first time over Christmas. My very excitable, stage-one clinger (GSD) was calm and happy when I picked her up which indicates that she was feeling very relaxed during her stay. It was a great experience. I highly recommend Jake and his family.”
“Joe was really great with my dog who has separation anxiety. He took the time to let her get comfortable and trust him. He also checked in throughout, which gave us peace of mind!”
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Samantha V.
“Samantha and Sara are absolutely terrific! Hobbes stayed with them over this past brutally cold weekend and were so attentive and wonderful while we were busy with our son's wedding. Thanks so much for welcoming Hobbes into your home! He loved staying with you.”
Heather J.Star Sitter
“Heather was an absolutely amazing sitter for our dog. She gave great updates and we loved our dog like he was her own. She handled our senior dog well with his medicine needs, we wouldn’t hesitate to use Heather again in a heartbeat!”
Katelyn L.
“Layla had a great time at Katelyn’s! I can tell she felt welcome and comfortable and loved. They have a beautiful home in a great area with a perfect backyard for dogs. She enjoyed playing with the family dogs so much! Katelyn also sent a baggie of treats with a sweet note home with Layla. Nice touch! I highly recommend this sweet family for your doggie care needs.”
Yuliia B.
“Thank you so much for caring for both my husbands and I two dogs. Thank you for the updates and the pictures that you provided of them both. We be using again in future 💚”
Jill M.
“Jill did a great job for us. She responded promptly and kept us informed about how our dog was doing. He seemed happy with her and came home in great shape!”
Genna M.Star Sitter
“If we could give 10 stars we would. We have three small dogs and when we needed a sitter they stayed with a family member. Due to health issues they are no longer able to keep our dogs. We had not left town for about 1 and 1/2 years. We toured some commercial kennels and didn't think our little ones would do very well in that environment. We found Genna on DogVacay. We started communicating and from her quick response to inquiries and seemed so interested and concerned about our dogs. We arranged to have them stay for a weekend to see how things would go. The process was quite easy. Genna called us to learn about our little ones habits and personalities. When we hung up we felt much better about leaving them. When the day arrived we took them to Genna's home. We were worried about how things would go. Turns out this was a total waste of good worry. Within about an hour Genna sent us a picture of our kids. They looked happy and relaxed. My wife finally relaxed. Genna kept us updated with texts and photos. When we came home we were delayed some because of a snow storm. Again Genna was very flexible and asked us to be careful. When we arrived to pick them up we were extremely pleased with how our dogs acted. They looked at us and seemed to say oh hi. Normally when we have been gone they become hyper excited when we get home. After getting them home they were relaxed and took naps. I know this is long but I want to emphasize how much we were impressed with Genna and her family.”
Kathleen M.
“Kathleen took great care of Poppy. She gave him tons of walks and love and even introduced him to her friends. She went above and beyond feeding Poppy healthy food that she purchased herself. Kathleen sent Poppy home clean after giving him a bath. None of this was requested. This shows the love she pours into the animals she cares for. A++.”
Darcie M.Star Sitter
“Geta enjoys visiting Darcy, Charlie and the family, she gets so excited when we get close to arriving at Darcys home...I feel very comfortable leaving my girl while take vacations or go to work..thank you always”
Sherry Plath O.Star Sitter
“Left our 12 yr. old springer spaniel with Mike and Sherry for 10 days and were very pleased that he seemed to be very comfortable and right at home. Enjoyed the many photos that were sent along with updates on how he was doing. Will definately call upon them in to future.”
Carol S.Star Sitter
“Our pup just really took to Carol and had a great 2 days with her. She sent us pictures of him and let us know how he was doing through out his stay. We will definitely be using Carol again!”
terry h.
“Shalom was very well taken care of, she was comfortable and happy when we came to get her. She even seemed to have gained a little weight which we've been trying to get her to do for awhile now! Terry was very kind and polite and we'd gladly take Shalom back to him to be watched whenever we need!”
Shayla C.
About: On top of being a veterinary assistant for over three years, I have also taken care of pets of my own and family and friends' since I was very young. I began working at the humane society at 14 and haven't stopped working with animals since! I have a B.S in Animal Ecology, and am currently working towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. I currently work full-time at a veterinary hospital with weekends free. I never work past 6:30pm and never go in before 7am. Once a week I am off at 2pm, and another day I do not go in until 12pm. This provides me a flexible schedule to take care of your furry kiddos! I have a large yard that will be fully fenced in by the end of the summer, and a very friendly dog myself who loves to make new friends. I also have very tolerant cats that adapt to new friends as well! I have a spare room and crate available if needed. I have my own nail trimming supplies and transportation for myself and even for your fur baby if needed!
Andrea L.
“Andrea was a great host to our KoKo. She kept us in the know with status updates as well as pictures. We contacted her last minute, but her communication and willingness to serve was evident as we came up with time lines that worked for her and us. 10/10. Andrea will get our service in the future.”
Corinna S.
“Corinna was awesome! Everything went perfectly from the initial conversation to plan Max’s drop-off all the way until pickup. Corinna was attentive to all of Max’s special needs, she was very accommodating & had a wonderful set-up for Max to feel comfortable. She also had excellent communication skills, providing many photos & updates throughout his stay. I highly recommend Corinna. A++”
Erica A.
“Erica was great! My dog had a great time with her and her dog, Cora, while we were gone for the weekend. Erica was quick to respond to our questions and sent plenty of daily updates and pictures so we knew our pup was doing well while we were gone. I'd definitely recommend Erica to anyone!”
Olivia J.
“Thanos seemed like he really enjoyed his stay with Olivia and family. I truly appreciate her accommodating for his last minute stay. She communicated well and sent lots of updates and pictures. Thanos came back to us with a smile and new friends. Definitely recommend!”
Cathleen H.
“Cathleen was more than we could have asked for. She took the time to meet us beforehand, to get to know us and our dog. She sent us pictures and updates throughout Sammy's visit. She met us at the drop-off and pick up to chat. We highly recommend her….”
Jake S.
“I left my dogs for the first time over Christmas. My very excitable, stage-one clinger (GSD) was calm and happy when I picked her up which indicates that she was feeling very relaxed during her stay. It was a great experience. I highly recommend Jake and his family.”
Joe H.
“Joe was really great with my dog who has separation anxiety. He took the time to let her get comfortable and trust him. He also checked in throughout, which gave us peace of mind!”
Zebulun W.
“Def going to use him again. My girls despise men but they loved him from the get go. He’s very kind and communicative”
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Layla had a great time at Katelyn’s! I can tell she felt welcome and comfortable and loved. They have a beautiful home in a great area with a perfect backyard for dogs. She enjoyed playing with the family dogs so much! Katelyn also sent a baggie of treats with a sweet note home with Layla. Nice touch! I highly recommend this sweet family for your doggie care needs.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Rock Island is $39
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Sitters in Rock Island average 9 repeat dog boarding clients
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Rock Island is $39 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $273. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Rock Island dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $45 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 96 sitters provided dog boarding in Rock Island. 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, 93% of Rock Island dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Rock Island have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Rock Island.
Rover makes it easy to find Rock Island 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 96 dog boarding sitters in Rock Island on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rock Island, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
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