Dog Boarding in Rome, IL
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“Melissa took amazing care of my dog, ensuring he had plenty of exercise, play time, and snuggles during his weekend stay. Her place is set up perfectly for hosting pets, and she is very warm and knowledgeable. I received frequent updates throughout my dog's stay. I would not hesitate to work with Melissa again!”


“Nathan, Jacqueline and their children, along with their "pup" Charlie, were the most welcoming hosts we could have hoped for! Our Levi and Junior are admittedly on the higher-maintainence side and their family took it all in stride. We met with them prior to committing to the hosting in order to make sure the dogs were compatible and to discuss Levi and Jr's needs. It was a very comfortable and easy meeting. We left the initial meeting feeling very comfortable. When the time came to leave our fur babies, Nathan reassured us our pups would be fine. While we were away, we received daily updates with pictures that showed our pups were doing fine and having fun ! The kids took them for walks, and Jr found a new friend in their pup Charlie. When we came to pick them up, they were healthy and happy. It was wonderful to be able to go on vacation knowing Levi and Jr were in good hands. We would definitely recommend Nathan and Jacqueline and their family to host the dogs of friends and family without reservation! If we need to leave our pups again, we would would not hesitate to leave them with Nathan and Jacqueline (if they would agree, if course)! THANK YOU, E. FAMILY, for your wonderful care of Levi and Junior!”


“DeAysia is the best boarder. She took great care of my highly anxious and wounded baby( 4 yr labradoodle). She handled him and his doc visits exceptionally well. He quickly adjusted to her and always seemed happy for 3+ weeks. She kept sending his pics and videos every day which helped me have a worry free vacation.Also, the fact that she has centenary experience is assuring. I would continue to go back to her for my boy and highly recommend her for worry free and happy boarding?”


“If I could give more stars I would! Chelsey and her family were great with Linus! She sent me pictures and updates daily. We had to leave town early due to bad weather and she was willing to accommodate with an early drop off! On pickup, she gave Linus a sweet little note with a bag of treats. How sweet! Linus whined when he left her house! Chelsey really went above and beyond and I felt so comfortable leaving my furry family member with her and her fam. Thanks Chelsey!”


“Lola and her family took awesome care of my pups Daisy and Marley. My dogs weren't used to being away from home so they took great care to help them adjust and make them feel comfortable in their home. Lola sent updates and pics throughout my dogs' stay. I definitely recommend Lola!”


“Jenelle & her family took incredible care of our senior dog Rosie. We were visiting from out of town and looking for a local stay for our dog. Jenelle was great at coordinating with us. We started off with a meet & greet in her yard with her dogs. She let Rosie explore the yard and then meet the dogs one at a time. By the time we were on our way, we felt confident that our dog was going to have the best time ever. Jenelle sent lots of pictures and updates that showed that our dog wasn't just visiting, she was having an epic vacation of her own. Jenelle's yard is huge and set up for dogs to explore, play & nap. We brought Rosie's bed with her but it seems like she was happiest parked on the couch with the family. We have young kids as does Jenelle and we were so touched by the extra attention Rosie got. Overall, the stay was a great mix of active play time, relaxation, and lots of love. We would definitely book Jenelle for another stay in the future!”


“Congenial sitter with admirable conduct & disposition, performing over and above the routine services. Our dog appeared to enjoy being in her care. Thanks again”


“Kayla is a real treasure! Her home was spotless and she and her family were great with our dog. She sent us daily updates along with pics, which we loved. As an abandoned rescue, we were concerned about how he'd handle a long boarding but Kayla settled him right away. She welcomed our quick visit in the middle of the stay. Thank you Kayla!”


“Amazing dog sitter! My pups were so well cared for and kept active the entire time. I really appreciated the frequent updates and all the adorable pictures—it gave me total peace of mind while I was away. It’s clear they truly love animals. I would absolutely book with them again!”


“Our flight got delayed and September accomodated our request to hold Lucas past the pickup time. She send nice photos and when picking him, we can feel he was happy and safe.”


“Great Experience, very accommodating and very flexible. i had to drop my dog after the long drive (16 hours) and he was definitely hyper but Tricia took great care of him. with all treats and great walk and some good catch fames.. will defiantly book again”


“Highly recommend Emily for in home boarding. GusGus came home very happy after our week vacation. Emily was wonderful to work with and took excellent care of our boy!”


“Melody was so great with our dogs & they loved their stay. Her yard was perfect with a great fence & she was able to accommodate our high energy girl by taking her on walks. Would definitely recommend Melody & we so appreciate the care she showed our dogs while we were gone.”


“Fantastic! Brittany was amazing. She sent pics and videos and kept me updated throughout the entire trip. My dog really seemed to enjoy his time with her as well. Highly recommend, plan on working with her again in the future!”

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Melissa G.
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“Melissa took amazing care of my dog, ensuring he had plenty of exercise, play time, and snuggles during his weekend stay. Her place is set up perfectly for hosting pets, and she is very warm and knowledgeable. I received frequent updates throughout my dog's stay. I would not hesitate to work with Melissa again!”


Nathan & Jacqueline E.Star Sitter

“Nathan, Jacqueline and their children, along with their "pup" Charlie, were the most welcoming hosts we could have hoped for! Our Levi and Junior are admittedly on the higher-maintainence side and their family took it all in stride. We met with them prior to committing to the hosting in order to make sure the dogs were compatible and to discuss Levi and Jr's needs. It was a very comfortable and easy meeting. We left the initial meeting feeling very comfortable. When the time came to leave our fur babies, Nathan reassured us our pups would be fine. While we were away, we received daily updates with pictures that showed our pups were doing fine and having fun ! The kids took them for walks, and Jr found a new friend in their pup Charlie. When we came to pick them up, they were healthy and happy. It was wonderful to be able to go on vacation knowing Levi and Jr were in good hands. We would definitely recommend Nathan and Jacqueline and their family to host the dogs of friends and family without reservation! If we need to leave our pups again, we would would not hesitate to leave them with Nathan and Jacqueline (if they would agree, if course)! THANK YOU, E. FAMILY, for your wonderful care of Levi and Junior!”


Ana S.

“The home immaculate and located in a beautiful, wooded location. I was provided with daily pictures. I would definitely recommend this home.”


De'Aysia T.Star Sitter

“DeAysia is the best boarder. She took great care of my highly anxious and wounded baby( 4 yr labradoodle). She handled him and his doc visits exceptionally well. He quickly adjusted to her and always seemed happy for 3+ weeks. She kept sending his pics and videos every day which helped me have a worry free vacation.Also, the fact that she has centenary experience is assuring. I would continue to go back to her for my boy and highly recommend her for worry free and happy boarding?”


Chelsey B.

“If I could give more stars I would! Chelsey and her family were great with Linus! She sent me pictures and updates daily. We had to leave town early due to bad weather and she was willing to accommodate with an early drop off! On pickup, she gave Linus a sweet little note with a bag of treats. How sweet! Linus whined when he left her house! Chelsey really went above and beyond and I felt so comfortable leaving my furry family member with her and her fam. Thanks Chelsey!”


Lola M.Star Sitter

“Lola and her family took awesome care of my pups Daisy and Marley. My dogs weren't used to being away from home so they took great care to help them adjust and make them feel comfortable in their home. Lola sent updates and pics throughout my dogs' stay. I definitely recommend Lola!”


Jenelle H.

“Jenelle & her family took incredible care of our senior dog Rosie. We were visiting from out of town and looking for a local stay for our dog. Jenelle was great at coordinating with us. We started off with a meet & greet in her yard with her dogs. She let Rosie explore the yard and then meet the dogs one at a time. By the time we were on our way, we felt confident that our dog was going to have the best time ever. Jenelle sent lots of pictures and updates that showed that our dog wasn't just visiting, she was having an epic vacation of her own. Jenelle's yard is huge and set up for dogs to explore, play & nap. We brought Rosie's bed with her but it seems like she was happiest parked on the couch with the family. We have young kids as does Jenelle and we were so touched by the extra attention Rosie got. Overall, the stay was a great mix of active play time, relaxation, and lots of love. We would definitely book Jenelle for another stay in the future!”


Khanh V.Star Sitter

“Congenial sitter with admirable conduct & disposition, performing over and above the routine services. Our dog appeared to enjoy being in her care. Thanks again”


Kayla B.

“Kayla is a real treasure! Her home was spotless and she and her family were great with our dog. She sent us daily updates along with pics, which we loved. As an abandoned rescue, we were concerned about how he'd handle a long boarding but Kayla settled him right away. She welcomed our quick visit in the middle of the stay. Thank you Kayla!”


Kristine R.

“Amazing dog sitter! My pups were so well cared for and kept active the entire time. I really appreciated the frequent updates and all the adorable pictures—it gave me total peace of mind while I was away. It’s clear they truly love animals. I would absolutely book with them again!”


September N.

“Our flight got delayed and September accomodated our request to hold Lucas past the pickup time. She send nice photos and when picking him, we can feel he was happy and safe.”


Tricia L.

“Great Experience, very accommodating and very flexible. i had to drop my dog after the long drive (16 hours) and he was definitely hyper but Tricia took great care of him. with all treats and great walk and some good catch fames.. will defiantly book again”


Hector O.

“Hector was amazing from booking at the last minute he was very good at communicating and sending pictures of hope I definitely will use him again”


sela c.

“Sela is an awesome sitter and made my dog feel right at home. She was very accommodating, open, and outgoing. I will gladly book with her again the next time I am in town.”


Emily L.Star Sitter

“Highly recommend Emily for in home boarding. GusGus came home very happy after our week vacation. Emily was wonderful to work with and took excellent care of our boy!”


Ronald B.

“Luca had a good time at Ron. And we were happy that he was at a safe place. From the video and photo Ron send we could see how comfortable our pup was. Thanks Ron and family.”


Faith K.

“Great customer service, prompt and friendly communications, and wonderful relationship with my Dog! I have now become a repeat customer because of these facts. Highly recommend.”


Melody H.

“Melody was so great with our dogs & they loved their stay. Her yard was perfect with a great fence & she was able to accommodate our high energy girl by taking her on walks. Would definitely recommend Melody & we so appreciate the care she showed our dogs while we were gone.”


Stephanie & Stas Z.

“Stephanie and Stas were awesome pet sitters for our black lab Betty. Highly recommended them!! Thank you so much for taking such good care of her! ❤️”


Brittany M.


“Fantastic! Brittany was amazing. She sent pics and videos and kept me updated throughout the entire trip. My dog really seemed to enjoy his time with her as well. Highly recommend, plan on working with her again in the future!”
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As of Aug 2025, 81 sitters provided dog boarding in Rome. 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, 95% of Rome dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Rome have an average of 17 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 Rome.
Rover makes it easy to find Rome 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 81 dog boarding sitters in Rome on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Rome, 83% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.
