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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
23 repeat clients
17 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Andrea was so good with our dog Emmy! Emmy loved her! It was such a relief to know Emmy was happy, safe and well taken care of while we traveled for the holidays! She provided regular updates with pictures and videos that helped me know Emmy was doing great! I highly recommend Andrea to anyone looking for a sitter for their dog!!!

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Jennifer L.
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Tobi N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
203 reviews
96 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

We were nervous about getting a pet sitter for our dog, Daisy. She can be dog - and people - selective, and can be skittish around new people, or even a bit sassy if she doesn't like them. She is also a "velcro" dog who has separation anxiety when we have to leave her. She took to Tobi and her family right away, and even liked Tobi's dog, Rocky. She was content to sit with her "new pack" on the couch and even slept with them in bed! She also loved Tobi's back yard and garden! I am so glad that both Daisy and Tobi had a good experience. We will definitely book with Tobi again, and recommend her, especially for small, anxious dogs!

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Drew D.
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$129
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West End, Ruston, WA, 98407

Drew is AWESOME! She took fantastic care of Baxter and made him feel loved! Even though he has separation anxiety and can be a butthead at times. 20/10!

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Heather B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
63 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Harvey is so happy when he visits with Heather, plays with the family dogs or visiting dogs… and always sleeps ALL DAY after I pick him up. :)

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Kelly S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
FIRCREST, WA, 98466

Took fantastic care of Mimi! Mimi can be an anxious dog but she warmed up to Kelly real quick🩷. The frequent updates kept us reassured during our trip that she is in great hands.

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Sharon R.
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Amanda & Jefferson K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
44 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98466

Amanda kept me informed with updates and a lot of pictures. It was the longest I have ever left my dog (10 days) and I felt very comfortable having her at her home.

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Daniel S.
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$50
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50 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

About: Hello! I’m a lifelong animal lover with more than 55 years of hands-on experience caring for animals of all kinds. Growing up and working on a farm, I have raised and cared for dogs and cats my entire life. This experience taught me how to understand animal behavior, recognize their needs, and provide safe, compassionate care. Dogs and cats have always been part of my family, and I have extensive experience with pets of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. I am a longtime follower of Cesar Millan's principles of calm, confident leadership and believe that consistency, patience, exercise, and positive interactions help pets feel secure and happy. Whether your pet needs a walk, companionship while you're away, or attentive overnight care, I will treat them as if they were my own. My goal is to provide a safe, loving environment where your pets feel comfortable, relaxed, and well cared for. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members! Pet care fits very well into my schedule because I am semi-retired and have significant flexibility and control over my time. I can adjust my daily activities to accommodate walks, drop-in visits, feeding schedules, playtime, and overnight care as needed. Because I manage my own schedule, I am able to provide reliable, attentive care and can often accommodate last-minute requests. I enjoy spending time with animals and appreciate the opportunity to stay active while helping pet owners feel confident that their pets are receiving the attention, exercise, and companionship they deserve. Dogs in my care are treated as part of the family and are welcome on the furniture if boarding in my home. I believe pets are happiest when they feel included, comfortable, and surrounded by positive attention. My home is located next to a beautiful waterfront walking path, providing a safe and enjoyable setting for regular exercise and outdoor time. All dogs are walked on a leash to ensure their safety while exploring the area. I carefully monitor each pet's needs, energy level, and comfort to make sure they receive the right balance of activity, companionship, and rest. I understand the trust pet owners place in a caregiver, and I am committed to providing dependable, attentive care so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is safe, happy, and well cared for while you're away.

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Alyssa S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
55 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Our 7 month old puppy was in great care with Alyssa and we appreciated the daily updates. We would definitely leave our dog in her care again.

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Kristin M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98422

Kristin was beyond amazing. My hubby & I boarded our pit bull Weatherly for a night with her. Our dog is reactive towards other dogs, and a pit bull, so trying to find someone to watch her that doesn't feel uneasy can be a bit hard. We did a meet & greet, and I instantly knew she was the one to take care of our dog Weatherly. Kristin is very personable, within 5min of talking with her she felt like a long time friend. She has great communication, my hubby & I got picture updates. Her & weatherly hit it off from the beginning, and Kristin was super attentive to Weatherly's needs. We love Kristin so much, we actually rebooked. Weatherly will get to hang out with Kristin for 5 days, while my family & I are on a trip. She's our go to person!! Thank you for taking such good care of our fur baby!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Win M.
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Win M.
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$94
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
22 repeat clients
18 years of experience
North End, North Tacoma, WA, 98407

Thank you so much for taking care of Timmy when we are on vacation!! Timmy loves his vacation in your Birdie Daycare!!! He loves to go on walk and play with Birdie. We appreciate you sending us photos of Timmy having fun with other dogs while we are gone. Thank you Win May🙏🏖️

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Jennifer L.
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$78
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Jennifer watched my pup Phinney this weekend and it looked like he had a blast!! She was responsive and kind, making time for a meet and greet before. We will definitely be reaching out in the future and are so appreciative for her (and Argus!!) who took great care of our fur baby.

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Jennifer M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
15 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Highest Reviews for Jennifer. most sitter were very prompt in getting back to me none could accommodate my schedule. Jennifer said yes and was very prompt with all of the follow-up replies. great location and setting. I will recommend her to anyone and will use her services again when needed. Thank you very much.

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Molly P.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

My girls had so much fun with Molly, they were taken care of so well! I received adorable pictures of my girls once a day, and communication was great.

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Victoria R.
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$41
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gig Harbor, WA, 98335

I adore Vicki and her hubby. They both show a lot of love for canine critters and take such good care of them. They have a great backyard for the dogs to explore, and I never worry one bit about my dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rose C.
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Rose C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
37 repeat clients
14 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

We feel very lucky to have found Rose and her family. They welcomed Auggie right in, and we could see the mutual affection when we picked him up. Auggie is going to miss all of his friends at the Pawlace, but we will make sure to visit again soon. Thank you for taking great care of our Juicebox, Rose!

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Jennifer F.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
18 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Jennifer is just the kindest sitter ever. She and her doggie Champ are wonderful and kind humans. My little guy got his paw injured before I left on my trip and she did his best to help coordinate his care. She regularly communicated how he was doing to me, and when he needed to go to urgent care she was wonderful about getting him to a trusted family member to continue his care elsewhere. We love Jennifer and Champ and hope to see them again when Cosmo is all healed up!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dani P.
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Dani P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
118 reviews
28 repeat clients
40 years of experience
GIG HARBOR, WA, 98335

Dani’s care exceeded any expectations we had. From introductions, communication, follow ups, there were so many details she provided. We received updates and photos of our pup, a nice treat for us. We thought pup may not want to come back as she was living her best live ever. Definitely will recommend Dani, and she will be our first thought for future care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariana M.
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Mariana M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98418

Mariana took such great care of my babies! Dachshunds can be a difficult breed- and she got two of them, a puppy and a senior. She sent regular updates and pictures of them throughout their stay with her. After picking my babies up, they seem happy and healthy. Highly recommend Mariana for boarding!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan R.
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Megan R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

About: Hello! My name is Megan, and I want you to know you can trust your animals with me! I will treat them like they are my own. I have cared for both cats and dogs before and been a proud owner. I promise your pets will be in good hands. I am also very flexible, and am willing to work around any schedule. I do currently have a dog in my household, but she loves all animals and is very good with them. If there needs to be separation, that can be easily done. I hope you will choose me to watch over your furry friends! I can ensure to keep open communication while your pet is in my care and will send you lots of pictures as well! I am currently a stay at home mom so I have super open availability. I am willing to work around a schedule that works best for you and your furry friend I have a very friendly puppy named Maggie at home. She loves to play and make new friends. However, if your fur baby is not too fond of other animals I can have Maggie stay with family.

Sitter Profile Image: Dennis & Lynn H.
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Dennis & Lynn H.
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$54
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
56 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Federal way, WA, 98023

I couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! They took such amazing care of my dog over the 10 days I was away, and it truly gave me peace of mind the entire time. It was clear from the start how much they genuinely care about animals. One of the things I appreciated most was the regular updates—they consistently sent videos and messages, which made me feel connected and reassured. Seeing how happy, relaxed, and well-cared-for my dog was in those updates meant everything to me. It was obvious he was getting plenty of attention, exercise, and affection. When I returned, my dog was happy, healthy, and clearly had a great time. It’s such a relief knowing I can trust someone to meet all his needs so thoroughly. I’m incredibly grateful for the care and dedication they showed, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and attentive dog sitter!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bristol enjoyed her stay! Jennifer was in constant communication and sent plenty of photos and video updates while we were out of town. Highly recommend her for any doggy day care or boarding needs!

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Victoria M.
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Lydia is great! She is very easy to arrange details for the care of our dog and Rosie loves going to her house! She sends updates and pictures!

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Federico S.
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1st time my pups have stayed with Mandy and Greg and I will definitely be using them again. Great communication, updates, photos and videos. They clearly have a love and understanding for dogs and will care for your pets as if they were their own.

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Lisa C.
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Our dog was so well taken care of! It was a new sitter and right away at the meet and greet i knew Tracy loved dogs and ours would be safe and have fun. Great communication and we will definitely book again!

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Nicole S.
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Drew was so kind with updates/photos and so attentive to my pup. He seemed well cared for and loved during his stay at her lovely home!

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Mikala O.
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Jill and Glenn were absolutely amazing to our sweet Canelo! We could rest assured he was in good loving hands 😊

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Leslyette C.
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Highest Reviews for Jennifer. most sitter were very prompt in getting back to me none could accommodate my schedule. Jennifer said yes and was very prompt with all of the follow-up replies. great location and setting. I will recommend her to anyone and will use her services again when needed. Thank you very much.

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Mike D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We feel very lucky to have found Rose and her family. They welcomed Auggie right in, and we could see the mutual affection when we picked him up. Auggie is going to miss all of his friends at the Pawlace, but we will make sure to visit again soon. Thank you for taking great care of our Juicebox, Rose!

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Shannon D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather is my go-to sitter to look after my often needy bulldog. He is always super excited to stay with her (sprints into the house!) and comes back super happy and obviously very well looked after. Thanks Heather!

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Jessica R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again Kenai had a wonderful, caring, enjoyable visit with her favorite dog sitter, Andrea. ;:@) I’m so thankful to have a sitter for Kenai whom she loves seeing and being with. Kenai gets sad when she sees me haul out the suitcases and pack for vacation. But when I drive up to Andrea’s to drop her off she gets so excited and is a happy gal to see and stay with her. Andrea follows all Kenai’s care instructions and gives her extra loves plus daily walks and photos. Thank you Andrea from me and Kenai.

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Debbie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had been struggling to find the right boarder for our anxious dog, and we’re SO glad we found Tobi. We really appreciated that she checked in with updates as he settled in, and before long, he was clearly happy and relaxed! He usually takes a long time to warm up to strangers and isn’t a big snuggler, so it’s a testament to their skill with anxious dogs that I got multiple pics of him snuggling with different people on their big cozy couch. We loved the photo updates, and we had a relaxing trip knowing he was in good hands. We will definitely rebook!

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Emily D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very please with using Dorian to watch our dog. I have zero complaints. We have a very active pit mix puppy. He had no problem calming him and making him feel at home. Took him for walks often and treated him kindly. Will definitely be the first person I ask next time I need someone.

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Guven F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Puneet was very kind, attentive, accommodating, and flexible with arrangements concerning first meeting, drop-off, and pick-up. We will definitely consider Puneet first, the next time we need someone to dog-sit. Thanks Puneet!

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Jesse E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely outstanding dog sitter! Reliable, caring, and clearly loves animals. Communication was excellent, and our dog was happy, relaxed, and well cared for when we returned. I especially loved receiving the happy photos of Gunner while we were away. We felt completely at ease knowing everything was handled so well. Highly recommend on every level!

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Debbie P.
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Gabi was fantastic with my dog, who had never stayed anywhere before. She and her family gave her lots of play, exercise, and cuddles and sent updates.

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Amy H.
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Another great stay for our two pups with Brittany. She's wonderful with our dogs, very detailed with care and send lots of updates. I know they feel at home with her and her family.

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Margaret E.
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Syndee takes pride with all the pets in her care and treats them like family. She's very committed, commutative and a I am very happy with my experience. Rocko loves his new pal Syndee!

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Sarah M.
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Sarah is an excellent sitter, very trustworthy with my fur baby, and sent some great updates throughout the stay!

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Alana K.
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Rosie loves Danielle and Moshi! She runs to her door every time and is so happy to stay either them!

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Federico S.
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Jess and Vince are AMAZING! They went above and beyond to make sure Nova was happy and comfortable. We loved getting daily updates and pictures, it made being away so much easier. Their backyard was a dream for fetch and playtime, and they even walked her every day. Nova was spoiled with love and attention and felt right at home. Bonus points for only taking one dog at a time, which was perfect for our puppy. We’ll definitely book with them again!

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As of Jun 2026, 3,959 sitters provided dog boarding in Ruston. 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.

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Sitters who provide dog boarding in Ruston have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 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 Ruston.

Rover makes it easy to find Ruston 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:

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There are 3,959 dog boarding sitters in Ruston on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Ruston, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% 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.

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