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Sitter Profile Image: Amber O.
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Amber O.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 105 reviews
33 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“Amber is a great sitter I felt very comfortable leaving my girls with her. Definitely would recommend and I will be use Amber's service again.”

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Jennifer P.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Lake Grove, NY, 11755

“Bridgette had such a nice stay with Jennifer! We received regular photos and updates on how she was doing—it looked like she had a great time and was well cared for; she immediately crashed out for a long nap when she got home after all her fun with another dog! We wouldn’t hesitate to have her stay again; strong recommend!”

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John K.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
27 repeat clients
35 years of experience
SMITHTOWN, NY, 11787

“John had our Rosie for 5 days over an holiday weekend and she had a great time!! She was well cared for, got her exercise in and made a furry bestie too!! John followed through on all of our feeding and sleeping instructions. I loved that he was in constant contact with me keeping me abreast of how she was eating and sleeping. I received adorable pictures of her draped in a Fourth of July scarf with her new bestie!! We highly recommend John for your pooch!! We promise, you will NOT be disappointed!!!!”

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Kerri H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Nesconset, NY, 11767

“I always trust that my dog will be safe and happy when he goes to Kerri’s. She is great with him but also super responsive with me. Always love seeing photos of my dog having a great time while I am away. Thanks Kerri!”

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Rachel & Henrik N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
16 years of experience
Saint James, NY, 11780

“Rachel and Henrik (and their two wonderful kids!) watched our two Goldendoodles for the weekend, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. From the start, it was clear this was a perfect fit—we did a meet-and-greet beforehand, and instantly felt comfortable. Their home is beautiful, clean, and has a great backyard where our dogs had plenty of space to run and play. More importantly, our dogs were treated like part of the family—they got tons of attention, snuggles, and care all weekend. We also really appreciated the frequent updates and photos, which gave us total peace of mind. When we dropped them off, our dogs were so excited they ran right in without hesitation—that says everything. You can truly tell how much Rachel and Henrik love dogs and care for them as their own. One of the nicest families we’ve met, and we felt completely at ease knowing our dogs were so well cared for. We will absolutely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional dog care.”

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Vanessa M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 82 reviews
23 repeat clients
28 years of experience
East Northport, NY, 11731

“I can’t say enough about Vanessa and her family! We left our labradoodle with her for the weekend and received tons of videos, pictures and text messages about how Brandy was doing. The care she received from everyone in the family was top notch. I could see every day that she was playing, eating well and getting lots of love and attention! I am truly grateful.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Donna H.
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Donna H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 287 reviews
130 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“We were visiting from out of town and not able to have a meet-and-greet before the stay, but Donna’s experience and knowledge of dogs made us feel very comfortable to leave our dog with her. She was accommodating with drop-off and pickup. We would definitely have Donna watch our dog again.”

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Naomi G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 years of experience
Smithtown, NY, 11787

“Naomi!!! Amazing!!!Talk about a peace of mind! We had to leave in rather short notice & Naomi was so accommodating!!! Fin & Daisy fell in love right away w/ Naomi & her little Puppy Love Gazebo!! What a cool “kennel-esque” feel, well even more of a She Shed vibe, you know like a place you want to escape to with a good book & a glass of wine … except this one was designed perfectly for pups! Exactly what I was looking for, their own dedicated space full of warmth, the perfect cozy spot to curl up in, yet with plenty of room to roam & explore!! Naomi was incredibly kind, caring, and attentive to our two little dogs. It was clear from the beginning that she genuinely love animals and treated our pups with so much patience, affection, and care. We felt completely comfortable knowing they were in such good hands. We highly recommend Naomi to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their pets!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alejandro F.
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Alejandro F.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
27 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“I can’t thank Alejandro enough for taking such amazing care of my dog, Arch. He was happy, well cared for, and clearly enjoyed his time. I really appreciated the regular updates and the genuine attention he gave to every detail. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable. Thank you again for everything!”

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Kristen
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Smithtown, NY, 11787

“Kristen was very accommodating to our shy rescue pup, Maizie. She got all the attention and was well looked after and I have booked Kristen to watch her for another stay.”

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joy a.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
6 years of experience
Hauppauge, NY, 11788

About: I care for puppies as well as senior dogs I am responsible, caring and loving! I will treat your pets like my own. Lots of attention and play time I work about 30 hours a week and I’m able to feed walk and care for your dogs I’m home on the weekends I’m caring and trustworthy A non smoker and I’m insured Fully fenced in yard with lots of space to run around and play And a safe neighborhood with no through traffic as I live on a court

Sitter Profile Image: Veronique G.
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Veronique G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 117 reviews
36 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Islip, NY, 11751

“Rebooked Veronique and her husband because my anxious dog feels so at ease with them. They accepted the booking last min and we were able to enjoy a much needed date weekend in the city without worrying about our dog . Will definitely book again.”

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Cynthia A.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
21 repeat clients
59 years of experience
Patchogue, NY, 11772

“We are so thankful for another wonderful visit with Cindy! She takes such great care of our two pups. She is extremely reliable and sends photos too. ❤️🐕‍🦺”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jamie H.
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Jamie H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

“Jamie was a great host. She sent us pictures several times during the day and was always responsive when we asked how our baby was. We would highly recommend her and plan on using her all the time.”

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Catherine P.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 336 reviews
139 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Holbrook, NY, 11741

“First time my dogs have been to a sitters home; actually never been in anyone else's home but mine. They had a great time playing with the other doggies at Catherine's home. They were exhausted when I picked them up from doggie day care. Highly recommended!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Yi L.
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Yi L.
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$49
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Port Jefferson, NY, 11777

“Bear was very comfortable with Yi and his family, which, puts me at ease. I will definitely recommend Yi AND I have every intention on using him again when my family head out of town.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lenny R.
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Lenny R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
39 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Holbrook, NY, 11741

“Lenny and family took care of our dog like he was their own. They sent pictures and texts every day which made us feel better about leaving him while we were away. He looked like he was having fun too. He came home in a great mood and was clearly well taken care of. We will be definitely using Lenny again and we highly recommend them.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa B.
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Melissa B.
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$54
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 370 reviews
154 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Coram, NY, 11727

“This was the first time I used Rover (and Melissa) The process was very easy and straight-forward. Melissa kept us informed via the Rover app- with pics and text messages every day. We felt at ease knowing my two dogs were in great hands. The most important part is my dogs came home relaxed and peaceful. In the past- when my dogs stayed at kennels, they came home unsettled. Going forward, we plan to use Melissa. I would highly recommend Melissa and Rover. I gave her a 5 star rating. Thanks!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly M.
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Kelly M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Central Islip, NY, 11722

“Kelly was a great host to our dog Hunter. This is his second time staying with her and he had a great time.”

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Jinay L.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 100 reviews
29 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Patchogue, NY, 11772

“Jinay was awesome and her family couldn’t have been sweeter and more welcoming to Zeke. She was flexible and communicative and kept me feeling reassured that he was in the best hands while I was away. Highly recommend!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dogs Bella and Bailey were in amazing hands with Rachel, Henrik and their children. They treated my dogs like they were their own from the moment they entered their home. My dogs are 14 years old and have some special needs and Rachel was up to the task! She even cooked rice for Bailey when he had an upset stomach! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs to have their dogs taken care of. My dogs got spoiled and would love to visit again in the future! Thanks for everything :)

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Michele P.
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Joselle and her family were great! She kept us updated with pictures of our dog Scout walking, playing and relaxing. Scout came home healthy and happy! We highly recommend Joselle for all your pets needs!

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Katie Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the first time we are using Fanjing but she did great job with Chopper. He is a loving dog yes but need a lot of attention. Her and her husband never left his side. Thank you for that especially. I would highly recommend her to everyone who is looking for sitter :)

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Kerem G.
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Hayley once again was amazing with our 2 dogs! She communicated well and sent a lot of pictures while we were away. Our dogs love going there!!

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Brianna & Steven F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog was very happy and well cared for by Brian and family and felt completely at home there. We would highly recommend their care for your pet.

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CHERYL A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We can’t say enough great things about Samantha! This was our first time ever leaving our dog Luna with someone, and from the very beginning she made us feel completely at ease. She was kind, communicative, and treated Luna like her own. Luna was happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved during her 3-night stay. We’re so grateful to have found Samantha and would absolutely trust her with Luna again!

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Alexandra T.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Saint James on Rover is $56 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $49 and $122 per night. 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.

As of October 2026, there are 2,185 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Saint James. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Saint James can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Saint James home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Saint James.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Saint James sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

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 NY ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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