Dog Boarding in Russell Woods, Detroit
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“I can tell Michael really enjoys caring for dogs. I knew Calvin was in good hands and was able to enjoy my trip with zero worries. I’d use Michael again. Thanks!!!”
“Kind, friendly, so easy to work with. Rahied made what was an anxious situation for me, completely worry-free. I couldn’t have asked for a better caretaker. I knew my furry friend was in good hands right at the moment I met Rahied. I have no reservations about recommending him.”
“My cat Pinto warmed up to Kayla immediately! She was so sweet, thoughtful and flexible when my plans changed last minute. Great communication and updates, impeccable care. I could tell Pinto was not just looked after but loved. Would definitely book Kayla again. Thank you so much!”
“Julia made our anxious boy feel right at home with her calm energy! She had a nice fenced in yard for him to explore and knew what he needed to feel comfortable -- a nice long walk and snuggles. A great experience all around!”
“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.”
“Kadi was an outstanding caretaker of my pup Billie. She is a great communicator and a really warm and caring person. I didn’t worry at all about Billie while she was in Kadi’s care. I got lots of pictures and multiple updates each day. She kept her active and happy. I will definitely book with Kadi again.”
“Excellent care for my furry friends. Kristen kept me informed of my pets while I was gone and sent great photos of how much fun they had. I will definitely like to have her services again and is recommended.”
“Jess took great care of my boy, Drake. I really appreciated her kindness, care and flexibility w/ taking Drake last minute. Whenever I’m in Detroit, I will definitely be utilizing her services again. Highly recommend!!!!”
“Kerri was Amazing. I received daily updates (including pictures) on how things were going with Diesel. I could tell just by looking at the pictures that he felt very comfortable and relaxed in the Kerri's. Diesel also enjoyed playing with Ori. I would highly recommend Kerri and I am already looking forward to utilizing her services again.”
“Whitney and Samuel took excellent care of Kodi! He was so happy with them. They sent pictures and gave updates. I will definitely book with them again!”
“Sofia was very patient, attentive and sweet with my senior dog. When he got an upset tummy, as he sometimes does, she handled it like a champ, contacting me, cleaning up, keeping him calm and comfortable, reaching out to Rover vet line. When he was feeling better, she took him for walks - his favorite! Thank you Sofia!”
“Whitley took such great care of my senior dog. Shout outs for the last minute accomodation. I really appreciated the videos, reports and that her dog was such a good host too.”
“Cody (and Sersi) was amazing for our boys. Being a group of three Aussies made it that much better because everyone got along great and we got great pictures of our boys! Would absolutely bring our dogs to Cody again!”
“Holly is always happy to go and stay with Allesha I get a picture and video every day Holly stays with her. Allesha is a wonderful and amazing person and Holly loves being with her when I am away. Thank you again Allesha 🙂”
“Theresa and Adrian did such a great job with our pups! We felt such peace of mind with daily updates and knowing that Adrian and Theresa would reach out with any questions. They were so thoughtful in understanding our dogs' routines and they came home happy and tired.”
“Lauren was amazing!!! She was so detail oriented around Mikko, sent lots of pictures, and overall made me feel very confident in having him stay with her. She’ll definitely be my go to moving forward!”
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Queeny T.Star Sitter
“Great experience with Queeny. She gave our dog eye drops daily, took him for regular walks, and kept us informed with lots of pics and texts.”
Steven S.Star Sitter
“Thank you, Steve and Jimmy (our human and doggie hosts) for another enjoyable visit. Thank you for taking care of us and giving us playmates during our stay.”
Michael K.Star Sitter
“I can tell Michael really enjoys caring for dogs. I knew Calvin was in good hands and was able to enjoy my trip with zero worries. I’d use Michael again. Thanks!!!”
Rahied L.Star Sitter
“Kind, friendly, so easy to work with. Rahied made what was an anxious situation for me, completely worry-free. I couldn’t have asked for a better caretaker. I knew my furry friend was in good hands right at the moment I met Rahied. I have no reservations about recommending him.”
Kayla M.Star Sitter
“My cat Pinto warmed up to Kayla immediately! She was so sweet, thoughtful and flexible when my plans changed last minute. Great communication and updates, impeccable care. I could tell Pinto was not just looked after but loved. Would definitely book Kayla again. Thank you so much!”
Julia G.Star Sitter
“Julia made our anxious boy feel right at home with her calm energy! She had a nice fenced in yard for him to explore and knew what he needed to feel comfortable -- a nice long walk and snuggles. A great experience all around!”
Kayla E.
“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.”
Kadi L.
“Kadi was an outstanding caretaker of my pup Billie. She is a great communicator and a really warm and caring person. I didn’t worry at all about Billie while she was in Kadi’s care. I got lots of pictures and multiple updates each day. She kept her active and happy. I will definitely book with Kadi again.”
Kristen G.Star Sitter
“Excellent care for my furry friends. Kristen kept me informed of my pets while I was gone and sent great photos of how much fun they had. I will definitely like to have her services again and is recommended.”
Jessica K.Star Sitter
“Jess took great care of my boy, Drake. I really appreciated her kindness, care and flexibility w/ taking Drake last minute. Whenever I’m in Detroit, I will definitely be utilizing her services again. Highly recommend!!!!”
Robin L.
“Super glad we found Robin to watch our dog, Dani! We loved all the pupdates and pictures. It looked like Dani was on a vacation while we were on ours! Thank you, Robin!!”
Kerri R.
“Kerri was Amazing. I received daily updates (including pictures) on how things were going with Diesel. I could tell just by looking at the pictures that he felt very comfortable and relaxed in the Kerri's. Diesel also enjoyed playing with Ori. I would highly recommend Kerri and I am already looking forward to utilizing her services again.”
Lasya S.Star Sitter
“Lasya was great! She took great care in ensuring Maizie’s usual routine was followed and sent constant updates and pictures. Maizie was happy and comfortable.”
Whitney & Samuel Y.Star Sitter
“Whitney and Samuel took excellent care of Kodi! He was so happy with them. They sent pictures and gave updates. I will definitely book with them again!”
Sofia F.
“Sofia was very patient, attentive and sweet with my senior dog. When he got an upset tummy, as he sometimes does, she handled it like a champ, contacting me, cleaning up, keeping him calm and comfortable, reaching out to Rover vet line. When he was feeling better, she took him for walks - his favorite! Thank you Sofia!”
Whitley P.Star Sitter
“Whitley took such great care of my senior dog. Shout outs for the last minute accomodation. I really appreciated the videos, reports and that her dog was such a good host too.”
Cody L.
“Cody (and Sersi) was amazing for our boys. Being a group of three Aussies made it that much better because everyone got along great and we got great pictures of our boys! Would absolutely bring our dogs to Cody again!”
Allesha B.Star Sitter
“Holly is always happy to go and stay with Allesha I get a picture and video every day Holly stays with her. Allesha is a wonderful and amazing person and Holly loves being with her when I am away. Thank you again Allesha 🙂”
Theresa & Adrian B.Star Sitter
“Theresa and Adrian did such a great job with our pups! We felt such peace of mind with daily updates and knowing that Adrian and Theresa would reach out with any questions. They were so thoughtful in understanding our dogs' routines and they came home happy and tired.”
Lauren B.
Star Sitter
“Lauren was amazing!!! She was so detail oriented around Mikko, sent lots of pictures, and overall made me feel very confident in having him stay with her. She’ll definitely be my go to moving forward!”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Russell Woods.
Rover makes it easy to find Russell Woods 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
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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