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“Francis and her family took such great care of our rambunctious puppy, Esmé. They sent me photos and videos of Esmé playing with the other dogs in their house and fenced yard. I could tell that Esmé was receiving lots of love and attention as well as care and exercise! Thank you, Francis and family, for creating a wonderful environment for a puppy's first stay away from home.”


“This couple are the sweetest people you will ever meet and they love dogs so much you can really tell they care for every dog they sit for Will most definitely be going to them again my puppy got to play with other dogs and have fun thank you guys for taking such good care for our puppy”


“Maikoh had an amazing visit! Lots of hiking and exercise for my pup, which isn’t easy! She really puts in the effort to take care of each pet. We will be back!”


“Erica, Thomas, and their family were amazing to my sweet Kona! She’s a young GSP so she’s very active and high energy. She’s a great dog but not everyone can handle her energy level. They were great and immediately knew what to do with exercising and treating her like family. It helps that they have a big front lawn and had other dogs staying with them too! Kona made great friends judging from the pics. But most importantly, they went out of their way to be her dog handler for us on our wedding day. They made our special day even more magical by letting Kona participate in the ceremony as our dog of honor. She was tired for 2 full days after we picked her up! That’s a long time for a GSP. So grateful!”


“Our dog Frida just finished her second boarding visit and loved her time with Brit and her family. It’s truly a home away from home for her. We got daily photos and updates. We have an older dog with diabetes and Brit was so helpful in being able to assist her in her feeding/medication requirements. Frida adores Brit, her family, and their dog and we look forward to using their services again moving forward!”


“I've already re-booked! The entire process with Shannon was seamless, from the meet and greet which we did in advance to Spencer's first overnight! HIGHLY recommend. When we did the meet and greet, Shannon spent about and hour with Spencer and I, giving us the opportunity to see how he interacted with her daycare dogs as well as with her personal dogs. She has a huge, fenced in yard, which is very well gated off and contained. She took the time to get him used to her outdoor area, as well as her home. I was very comfortable knowing he would be safe, and well cared for. During his overnight stay, she texted me several times, with photos and let me know he was doing well. Spencer came home from his visit tired from playing with doggie friends, and well cared for. I have already booked future visits and I highly recommend!”


“Laura was so wonderful! She made our family and our pup so comfortable and sent pictures and updates throughout our trip. We were so happy knowing that our dog got to be part of Laura’s family while we were away. We’d highly recommend Laura!”


“Kristin took awesome care of our kitties Lumi and Lockon. She was great with Lockon’s medicine. Her family accepted the cats and was very welcoming. Kristin is amazing and she provided consistent updates sending videos and pictures. I would definitely recommend her and go back to her 😊”



“I was nervous to leave my fur babies with a "stranger" but Jessica was so understanding and friendly and made my pups feel at home. I think that they had a great experience and Jessica stayed in touch throughout their stay which kept me at ease as well. Can't wait for their next stay with Jessica!”


“I had a family wedding to go to and wanted to find a safe and comfortable place to leave Winston, my young dorgi (half dachshund, half corgi) who had never been away from me since I was lucky enough to get him. Laura and her family turned out to be the perfect people and place. With a beautiful, safe home out in the country, a deck and fenced in yard where he could play, a open-plan house where he was visible at all times, Laura’s place was perfect. And the bonus: three little girls who adored him and lavished attention upon him, much to his delight. Laura, herself, was wonderful, caring, professional, delightful. She took him on long walks which he loved, texted me photos and updates on this progress during the stay, saw to his every need and even made some recommendations to me as to feeding bowls which might slow his eating down (he snarfs up his food in seconds!). I was afraid he wouldn’t want to come home. But I think he knows he can go back and stay in this home away from home which he will definitely be doing the next time I need to go away without him. I can’t tell you the peace of mind that all this brought me, knowing that he was happy and being well-cared-for and loved.”


“Suzanne is an excellent communicator and a true animal lover. I couldn’t have asked for a better home away from home for my pets. Highly highly recommend!!!”


“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for Piper’s overnight stay with a sitter! Karen did a fantastic job keeping us updated throughout the five days, sending daily photos and messages that gave us peace of mind. It was clear that Piper was well taken care of, happy, and even got to enjoy many trips to the park! Knowing she was in such great hands made our time away so much easier. We highly recommend Karen and would absolutely book with her again in the future!”


“Great experience with Coy. Greeting me & my pup out front before and after. Quick response on updates when asked. Happy my little pup got to stretch his legs and tip and run with the big dogs! Thx Coy!”


“Sherry was so thoughtful and caring for my pup while I was out of town. I know my dog felt cared for and safe. I know she will look forward to her next visit with other Sherry!”


“Stephanie was a huge help when I needed someone to look after my Pomeranian last minute, great communication and regular updates through the stay!”


“Overall, Holly was an exceptional host to my dog slate and she definitely went above and beyond. What I loved is that Holly set up a meet and greet and when my dog slate and I arrived there, you could tell that she had a genuine love and affection for dogs and cared for them just like family. Not only was the initial meeting great for my dog and Holly but Holly and I were able to build good rapport that gave me a sense of security in knowing that I could trust her with my fur baby. I enjoyed that Holly and her family have a beautiful property and beautiful surrounding environments that any dog who hasn't had that experience to play in a lot of land or to go hiking in the woods would find themselves in store for a great time and new adventures. Additionally my dog got to meet alof of Holly very kind family and friends and had a great time socializing. My dog's Slate is six years old, and I told holly that I had been working on some stuff with him and she was very accommodating to that and very understanding to any of the needs that my dog has. Slate ended up staying with Holly for three days and during those three days, Holly made sure that I had no shortage of pictures to receive and updates from my dog. She made sure that I was okay with the updates that she was giving me and I assured her that I loved the communication and encouraged it as any pet parent would, I just wanted to make sure that my puppy was okay and that he was treating Holly and her family well. Again I could not recommend Holly highly enough because the experience was amazing and my dog came back just as happy, if not more than when he left because of all the experiences they took him on. Holly and her family are communicative, sweet, friendly, and overall, just a great family to leave your fur baby with and have complete trust that they will be in good hands.”


“Nala and Del did great with Quincy and Zali for two nights and they sent us photos of their activities. Good experience and will use again. Thanks.”


“Elisse was very accommodating to meet with me on short notife. She had a nice house with rooms to separate pups if they needed a break. While I was away out of state she stayed in touch with texts and photos so I knew all was well with the pups .. She and her husband were very kind and polite . I am very happy with how well he was taken care of and would recommend Elisse very highly . I look forward ti boarding my dogwith her again .😊”


“Nina is great, she's very friendly and personable. She took great care of my boy while I was away for the holidays. 10/10 would book with Nina again.”


“Steve was great! So easy going and I felt completely comfortable leaving my 12 year old pup with him. He took my dog to the local park and gave him the nicest fluffy bed to lounge in. Will book again!”

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1. Francis E.

“Francis and her family took such great care of our rambunctious puppy, Esmé. They sent me photos and videos of Esmé playing with the other dogs in their house and fenced yard. I could tell that Esmé was receiving lots of love and attention as well as care and exercise! Thank you, Francis and family, for creating a wonderful environment for a puppy's first stay away from home.”


2. Wilson & Cherryl E.

“This couple are the sweetest people you will ever meet and they love dogs so much you can really tell they care for every dog they sit for Will most definitely be going to them again my puppy got to play with other dogs and have fun thank you guys for taking such good care for our puppy”


3. Brittany W.

“Maikoh had an amazing visit! Lots of hiking and exercise for my pup, which isn’t easy! She really puts in the effort to take care of each pet. We will be back!”


4. Erica & Thomas C.

“Erica, Thomas, and their family were amazing to my sweet Kona! She’s a young GSP so she’s very active and high energy. She’s a great dog but not everyone can handle her energy level. They were great and immediately knew what to do with exercising and treating her like family. It helps that they have a big front lawn and had other dogs staying with them too! Kona made great friends judging from the pics. But most importantly, they went out of their way to be her dog handler for us on our wedding day. They made our special day even more magical by letting Kona participate in the ceremony as our dog of honor. She was tired for 2 full days after we picked her up! That’s a long time for a GSP. So grateful!”


5. Britanny B.


“Our dog Frida just finished her second boarding visit and loved her time with Brit and her family. It’s truly a home away from home for her. We got daily photos and updates. We have an older dog with diabetes and Brit was so helpful in being able to assist her in her feeding/medication requirements. Frida adores Brit, her family, and their dog and we look forward to using their services again moving forward!”


6. Shannon C.

“I've already re-booked! The entire process with Shannon was seamless, from the meet and greet which we did in advance to Spencer's first overnight! HIGHLY recommend. When we did the meet and greet, Shannon spent about and hour with Spencer and I, giving us the opportunity to see how he interacted with her daycare dogs as well as with her personal dogs. She has a huge, fenced in yard, which is very well gated off and contained. She took the time to get him used to her outdoor area, as well as her home. I was very comfortable knowing he would be safe, and well cared for. During his overnight stay, she texted me several times, with photos and let me know he was doing well. Spencer came home from his visit tired from playing with doggie friends, and well cared for. I have already booked future visits and I highly recommend!”


7. Laura G.

“Laura was so wonderful! She made our family and our pup so comfortable and sent pictures and updates throughout our trip. We were so happy knowing that our dog got to be part of Laura’s family while we were away. We’d highly recommend Laura!”


8. Kristin T.

“Kristin took awesome care of our kitties Lumi and Lockon. She was great with Lockon’s medicine. Her family accepted the cats and was very welcoming. Kristin is amazing and she provided consistent updates sending videos and pictures. I would definitely recommend her and go back to her 😊”




9. Jessica D.


“I was nervous to leave my fur babies with a "stranger" but Jessica was so understanding and friendly and made my pups feel at home. I think that they had a great experience and Jessica stayed in touch throughout their stay which kept me at ease as well. Can't wait for their next stay with Jessica!”


10. Laura C.

“I had a family wedding to go to and wanted to find a safe and comfortable place to leave Winston, my young dorgi (half dachshund, half corgi) who had never been away from me since I was lucky enough to get him. Laura and her family turned out to be the perfect people and place. With a beautiful, safe home out in the country, a deck and fenced in yard where he could play, a open-plan house where he was visible at all times, Laura’s place was perfect. And the bonus: three little girls who adored him and lavished attention upon him, much to his delight. Laura, herself, was wonderful, caring, professional, delightful. She took him on long walks which he loved, texted me photos and updates on this progress during the stay, saw to his every need and even made some recommendations to me as to feeding bowls which might slow his eating down (he snarfs up his food in seconds!). I was afraid he wouldn’t want to come home. But I think he knows he can go back and stay in this home away from home which he will definitely be doing the next time I need to go away without him. I can’t tell you the peace of mind that all this brought me, knowing that he was happy and being well-cared-for and loved.”


11. Suzanne B.


“Suzanne is an excellent communicator and a true animal lover. I couldn’t have asked for a better home away from home for my pets. Highly highly recommend!!!”


12. Karen F.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for Piper’s overnight stay with a sitter! Karen did a fantastic job keeping us updated throughout the five days, sending daily photos and messages that gave us peace of mind. It was clear that Piper was well taken care of, happy, and even got to enjoy many trips to the park! Knowing she was in such great hands made our time away so much easier. We highly recommend Karen and would absolutely book with her again in the future!”


13. Coy G.

“Great experience with Coy. Greeting me & my pup out front before and after. Quick response on updates when asked. Happy my little pup got to stretch his legs and tip and run with the big dogs! Thx Coy!”


14. Sherry B.

“Sherry was so thoughtful and caring for my pup while I was out of town. I know my dog felt cared for and safe. I know she will look forward to her next visit with other Sherry!”


15. Stephanie T.

“Stephanie was a huge help when I needed someone to look after my Pomeranian last minute, great communication and regular updates through the stay!”


16. Holly M.

“Overall, Holly was an exceptional host to my dog slate and she definitely went above and beyond. What I loved is that Holly set up a meet and greet and when my dog slate and I arrived there, you could tell that she had a genuine love and affection for dogs and cared for them just like family. Not only was the initial meeting great for my dog and Holly but Holly and I were able to build good rapport that gave me a sense of security in knowing that I could trust her with my fur baby. I enjoyed that Holly and her family have a beautiful property and beautiful surrounding environments that any dog who hasn't had that experience to play in a lot of land or to go hiking in the woods would find themselves in store for a great time and new adventures. Additionally my dog got to meet alof of Holly very kind family and friends and had a great time socializing. My dog's Slate is six years old, and I told holly that I had been working on some stuff with him and she was very accommodating to that and very understanding to any of the needs that my dog has. Slate ended up staying with Holly for three days and during those three days, Holly made sure that I had no shortage of pictures to receive and updates from my dog. She made sure that I was okay with the updates that she was giving me and I assured her that I loved the communication and encouraged it as any pet parent would, I just wanted to make sure that my puppy was okay and that he was treating Holly and her family well. Again I could not recommend Holly highly enough because the experience was amazing and my dog came back just as happy, if not more than when he left because of all the experiences they took him on. Holly and her family are communicative, sweet, friendly, and overall, just a great family to leave your fur baby with and have complete trust that they will be in good hands.”


17. Nala P.

“Nala and Del did great with Quincy and Zali for two nights and they sent us photos of their activities. Good experience and will use again. Thanks.”


18. Elisse C.

“Elisse was very accommodating to meet with me on short notife. She had a nice house with rooms to separate pups if they needed a break. While I was away out of state she stayed in touch with texts and photos so I knew all was well with the pups .. She and her husband were very kind and polite . I am very happy with how well he was taken care of and would recommend Elisse very highly . I look forward ti boarding my dogwith her again .😊”


19. Nina K.


“Nina is great, she's very friendly and personable. She took great care of my boy while I was away for the holidays. 10/10 would book with Nina again.”


20. Stephen S.


“Steve was great! So easy going and I felt completely comfortable leaving my 12 year old pup with him. He took my dog to the local park and gave him the nicest fluffy bed to lounge in. Will book again!”
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As of Mar 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Salem is $48 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $336. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Salem dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $50 per night.
As of Mar 2025, 294 sitters provided dog boarding in Salem. 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, 87% of Salem dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Salem have an average of 18 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 Salem.
Rover makes it easy to find Salem 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 294 dog boarding sitters in Salem on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Salem, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.
