Pet Boarding Rutherford
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About: I’m friendly, patient and flexible with pets and their owners. Easy going and ready for a challenge! 2 years of experience taking care of a mini poodle everyday. I am a remote worker and bike everywhere so I am open for last minute requests in my neighborhood and can do emergency walks often. I have pet proofed my space and love to welcome pets to my home. However, depending on the distance, I might be open to pet sitting at yours too! I work remotely so I have ample flexibility.
“Truman was extremely nervous when we left him, and took a few days to adjust, but Chi sent us so many updates to assure us that he was being well taken care of. When he wouldn’t eat his food, they encouraged him with fresh meat and rice — and when he was anxious to meet the other dogs, they introduced them one by one. He ended up having a great time playing and snoozing with the whole pack. I will 100% be rebooking with Chi!”
“Jingyi and Kewei took care of Nala over the weekend. They are an excellent sitters. They kept me updated and sent me lots of videos and pictures. Nala looks so happy and comfortable with Jingyi, Kewei and Soju. I will definitely book with them again. Highly recommend!”
“The care & attention is excellent but not just that, they take time to get to know your dog. It's like making friends, they learn who your pet is, and then they seem to establish a really quick and genuine relationship. I love how their attention to my dog is both generous without spoiling them. Desi & Mimi care and it shows!”
“Lindsey is a very responsible and caring dog sitter. She treated Mango like a member of her own family and made sure he was happy, healthy, and well cared for throughout his stay. She took care of all his daily needs and responsibilities with great attention and love. I believe Mango will miss her family when he goes home, and I’m sure he will be looking forward to seeing them and reconnecting with them again next time!”
“Cannot recommend Annie and her husband enough! She was super flexible around our schedule and was always incredibly responsive. She sent frequent updates to let us know Obi was safe, happy and comfortable. We were initially nervous to have someone new watching our pup but were immediately at ease thanks to all the updates. Looking forward to booking again :)”
“This was my first time leaving my dog with Paola. She provided photos and updates on a daily basis. This alleviated my fear of not being able to take my dog with me. I would recommend Paola without hesitation to anyone who needs to board their pets.”
“Loved having Anastasiia watch my cat, Dimsum. She was great with updates and letting me know how our cat was doing during the stay. Thank you again for everything!”
“My dog had a great weekend with Adam and his dog Hermes! Adam took them out on walks/ dog park multiple times daily, and provided plenty of updates and pics. He even let my dog sleep on the bed! Highly recommend Adam, especially for small dogs!”
“Im very grateful for the help of Ysabel watching my cat Oscar for a month, she took great care of him and always kept me posted and sent me pictures. I would definitely recommend her and rebook her next time, many thanks to Ysabel for the amazing help with my cat.”
“Def the best family you can rent for your pup when you are out of town! Stephan is very detailed oriented and always took my dog out for activities. I could tell she got bigger biceps when I picked her up! Highly recommend!”
“Orlando and Christina take such great care of my pup!! They send pictures of him and are extremely responsive- I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their care.”
“Geethanjali took amazing care of Willow, including taking her to the park, giving her treats (she asked in advance if that was okay), and giving her lots of attention. She sent pictures each day and Willow seemed calm and happy when I picked her up.”
“Keunyung took care of our toy poodle, Chewie, while we went on a family vacation for a week. She and Chewie just hit it off from the start—Chewie didn’t even look back when we dropped him off. I also appreciated Keunyung making the extra time to meet-and-greet the day before boarding started. Communication was great and we knew Chewie was well taken care of.”
“William was excellent! This was my first time using Rover for my cat, and he made it an incredibly easy experience. I will be using William’s services again in the future”
“Onelsis is a life saver. I had emergency surgery, and she took great care of my dog at the last minute. She was great about letting me extend my dog’s stay. She continued to give me updates, and I could tell my dog enjoyed being around her during drop off. I will be using her services again!”
“Stephanie is amazing, she took great care of my dog bliss, I really recommend her she was such a life saver I don't know what I would have done without her, Thank you so much Stephanie!”
“Our dog Radar stayed with Jessica for 5 nights. He was so excited to enter her building on the first day! It looked like he knew he was going to have a good time. Jessica was very attentive - asked about Radar’s needs and routine- he is a senior dog with particular liking and disliking, and she took a good care of him. Thank you, Jessica! I would definitely have Radar stay with Jessica again 🙏”
“Wei Han was fantastic! She took great care of our dogs Teddy and Yoshi while we were away. She sent photos and updates throughout our trip. The dogs loved their staycation!”
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Rutherford is $60
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Rutherford
Sarah was an awesome pet sitter to my German shepherd. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with her and her family member. I appreciated everything she did while I was away. Sarah was kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about taking care of my dog. I have a large dog and they can be a challenge and she handled it with ease. I would highly recommend Sarah and I definitely will be using her in the future.
Excellent caretaker who I would go back to again and again and again! She did a great job with my pet Faye. Faye became very accustomed to her very quickly. She was with her for over two weeks and she came back a very happy cat. No complaints whatsoever. Was very good with communication and flexible
Kinjal was amazing with Timmy. This is our first time leaving him with someone other than family so we were a bit worried. After the inital meetup, talking with Kinjal, and seeing where he would be staying, my worries started to fade. During the boarding, Kinjal communicated daily with photo and video updates and frequently asked questions about Timmy in order to provide the best care of him. We will definitely go with Kinjal again. Highly recommended!
Maria took such good care of Zoe! Zoe is a bit of an anxious dog and she took to Maria immediately. I could tell from the pics that Maria sent, that Zoe was calm and happy and very well cared for. We will surely reach out to Maria again to watch Zoe the next time we’re out of town.
Jessica has been absolutely wonderful - she provided great care for our dog while we were away. Our dog is very slow to trust people but Jessica managed to gain his trust almost immediately. She took great care in providing him his medications plus his dietary food, and it was obvious that he had a great time staying with her! Thank you Jessica!
To say Caita was a life saver is putting it lightly. She stepped up and rescued Louie from a very stressful situation. Not only did she drive and pick him up , she treated him like it was her own dog. She went above and beyond what was expected of her and turned a nightmare into a dream . I am beyond grateful for Caita and highly recommend her to anyone !
We had a great experience all around with our booking with Lisa. Her accommodation to provide a safe and welcoming home for our dog was more than satisfactory! She is a professional. I am hyper vigilant when it comes to my dog, and Lisa addressed and reassured me of my every concern. There was an immediate connection between our dog, Lisa, and her family. I highly recommend Lisa for the excellent service that she provides!
Katherine took fantastic care of our two pups! This was our first time boarding with her, so naturally a bit nervous, but almost immediately after dropping off we started getting updates about the dogs. Photos and videos, showing happy and well-cared for dogs with wagging tails! Thanks so much for taking such good care of our fur babies and putting us at ease!
Christian and his family were amazing with our 15-year-old Chihuahua, Cocoa. She has some medical needs, and we were nervous to leave her with a stranger for a week. Christian's experience and friendly, calm demeanor put us at ease. He was patient, understanding and gave her time to adjust. He was in regular communication with me throughout the week, and took photos to show how she was doing. She came home happy. We will definitely be in touch with Christian again when we need a sitter. Thanks so much for giving Cocoa a good week, Christian!
Oscar was SO EXCITED to go over to Pete's house - I swear, he figured out what was happening 10 minutes beforehand, and waited by the back door for us to let him out. He flew into the house without so much of a backwards glance. Oscar spent several hours with Pete and when he came back home, he was happy and exhausted!! Little snuggle bug went right to sleep. Thank you for keeping him busy and happy, Pete!!!
This was my first Rover experience and it could not have been better. Ashley sent photos of my dog throughout my trip away, so I was never worried. Ashley was incredible, attentive, and so communicative. I would definitely reccomend this service, as well as Ashley, to anyone!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Pet Boarding in Rutherford is $56 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $38 and $77 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 14,449 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Rutherford. About 88% of Rutherford 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 Meet & Greet 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 Rover Guarantee, 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 Meet & Greet.
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 Rover's Trust & Safety page.
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 NJ 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.
Emergency support 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, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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