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Sitter Profile Image: Shannon L.
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Shannon L.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
120 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Felt like home! My two girls were well taken care of. First vacation without our dogs. My mind was put to rest once we arrived and i was 100% sure all would be great. Shannon sent plenty of pictures and was well accommodating. Highly recommend.

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Bonnie F.
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Samantha A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1,096 reviews
309 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

As always, Sam was amazing with our Peaches! We love being pictures of her while we’re away and she always passes out at home after we pick her up! She always has so much fun there!

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Mari C.
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Emily M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
371 reviews
105 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

Emily is our favorite dog sitter while we are out of town!! She takes wonderful care of our dog Luna and always makes her feel right at home ❤️

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Amy G.
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John R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Hardy, VA, 24101

I cannot say enough good things about John. My Ozzy is a “anxious “ pup, but with John he is very calm and happy. I love the frequent texts and photos letting me know that Ozzy is settling in well.

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Nancy M.
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Theresa K.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Vinton, VA, 24179

Such a wonderful service provided with timely updates including pictures. I felt very comfortable leaving the kitties with her. I will definitely use her service again if I need to board Emma and Walley.

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Dana H.
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Lydia H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

This was my first time using Rover and I was extremely nervous. Lydia was amazing with my pups , she sent updates, videos and pictures the whole time. We will definitely be using her for all our trips out of town from now on. I would give 10 stars if I could!!!

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Katie M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
40 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Katie and her family were very welcoming when we did the meet and greet. It gave us a lot of confidence in leaving our dog with them for a week! She was very communicative and sent us photos. We would definitely use her again!

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Robin S.
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Lawdy L.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Lawdy was available for a last minute booking, communicative throughout, and my nervous puppy was very calm when I came to pick her up. I’ll definitely be booking with her in the future!

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Donna B.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
18 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

We are grateful to have found Donna to care for our dog during our vacation. Donna provided updates on how our dog was doing and pictures showing her receiving great care and attention.

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Marah B.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
566 reviews
261 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24017

Marah was amazing! They treated my fur babies so great and her communication throughout the stay was awesome! Will definitely be using her services from here on out. Highly recommend ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca F.
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Rebecca F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
32 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

We just used Rebecca for our first long trip since getting established with her. She experienced a death in the family while we were gone. She coordinated with our emergency contact to hand off care of our Beagle so she could attend the funeral, but I have no doubt that she would have missed the funeral rather than leave us in a bind while we were in Europe. Her exceptional care of LuLu is surpassed only by her personal integrity. Thank you, Rebecca, for your communication and dependability. We had confidence that you would handle this situation seamlessly, and you did.

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Cyndi D.
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McKenanne S.
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Boones Mill, VA, 24065

Mac is very nice and Gemma loved being there and playing with her dog. She sent regular check ups with us and sending pictures. Gemma is actually missing her best friend!!! She is either tired or missing her friend due to she has been sleeping alot. I will definitely bring Gemma back. She has very nice and quite place for any dog to play.

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Tammy P.
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Shawn L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
40 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24012

Shawn was wonderful! She kept me updated throughout the entire stay. My pups were very comfortable and happy during their stay. I would choose Shawn every time to watch my pups, they had an amazing time! I didn’t have to worry about my dogs once while they were in Shawn’s care!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Matthew K.
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Erin & Matthew K.
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$44
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4.9 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
20 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Erin and Matthew were amazing! Their communication is great and it looks like our pup had such a good time with them! I highly recommend them and will definitely use their services again!

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Kimberly L.
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$48
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
29 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24016

We had the absolute best experience with Kimberly. She took such great care of our puppy and was super accommodating. She also sent us pics and updates all weekend while we were away. 😊

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Michelle h.
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$27
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24015

Michelle and her family was wonderful with our furbaby. Thank you for taking such great care of Tobie. You did an absolutely amazing job. See you next week

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Richard & Kelly V.
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$31
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4.9 out of 5 stars
141 reviews
87 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Elliston, VA, 24087

They were able to take my Dog and Cat on short notice and took good care of both. A little out of the way but lots of land in wooded area for you dog to explore.

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David W.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Trooper had an awesome stay with David! I received daily updates and photos, which really put my mind at ease. It was clear Trooper enjoyed the long walks, plenty of attention, and excellent care. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with David again in the future!

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Ashley F.
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
27 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Vinton, VA, 24179

Per usual Ashley was amazing! She's always so accommodating and has certainly earned herself a repeat client. Even when we had to pick up our dog due to a delayed flight, Ashley was so willing to work with us and oue changing schedule. Brooklyn has certainly made herself at home with Ashley and her family, and we're so happy to have found a petsitter we 100% trust and will continue to use. :)

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Penny & Evan T.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Penny and Evan are amazing!! I was so impressed with how much love and care they gave to Sushi and Sasha. They walked, played with and petted my two dogs, as well as sending photos and videos. The best part is that the dogs really loved them and felt home!! I highly recommend and definitely will come back.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Salem is $40

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rambo had a great time at Shannon's, she's very experienced and put my mind at ease leaving him for the first time with a sitter. Already booked her again and plan on more bookings in the future.

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Taylor S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katelyn took great care of my senior pups while I was out of town! They seemed happy and comfortable during their stay. Katelyn sent regular updates and was very careful to give medications correctly.

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Amanda M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I hit the jackpot when I found Katie. I was so nervous about leaving my Labradoodle with someone overnight. She sent me updates and pictures the entire time he was with her to put me at ease. She was so attentive to him as well, especially since he’s so shy. I will definitely book her again for Bert. She was so good with him.

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Cheryl K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Selena was an 11th hour request and she accommodated me and my little ones with no issues at all. Selena kept all 3 of my dogs for 3.5 days and they enjoyed their time with her. She kept me posted with pictures and an update. She asked questions if she saw something odd and she let me know how they were doing. I would not have gone on vacation had I not felt comfortable with our first conversation where she told me that she allows the dogs to roam the house and be part of the family. ❤️ if you book with Selena, you can have peace of mind! I'll be booking with her again, no doubt!

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Amy K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was wonderful! She sent pictures of our pup many times. You could tell he had a blast and was well taken care of. Highly recommend her!!

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Brandy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elise was great with my dog, and he really seemed to enjoy his time there with her and Lenny her adorable dog!)

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Kelsey S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hoping our Emmett won’t be mad that we brought him back home lol! Taylor’s furry fam are his peeps! 🩷

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Lynda W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We just used Rebecca for our first long trip since getting established with her. She experienced a death in the family while we were gone. She coordinated with our emergency contact to hand off care of our Beagle so she could attend the funeral, but I have no doubt that she would have missed the funeral rather than leave us in a bind while we were in Europe. Her exceptional care of LuLu is surpassed only by her personal integrity. Thank you, Rebecca, for your communication and dependability. We had confidence that you would handle this situation seamlessly, and you did.

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Cyndi D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bailey was Amazing!!! We were worried about leaving our dog as he gets nervous when his routine is changed, especially overnight, but Bailey kept him calm and happy. He was very comfortable and looked quite at home when we picked him up which is the first time we ever saw him so chill. She sent regular updates and videos to assure us he was doing well the entire stay. I highly highly recommend her and we will definitely use her again!!! She is the best!!

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Sandra K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Aspen clearly loved his time at Crystal’s with her family and animals and we loved the updates and relief of leaving him somewhere where we know he is well cared for! We are excited to have found a boarder that we can use regularly and feel great about.

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Krystal N.
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Sitters in Salem average 13
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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Salem

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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Salem on Rover is $33.3 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 180 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Salem. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Salem sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Salem landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Salem 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 Salem.

Tip: 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 Salem 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 VA 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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