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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha A.
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Samantha A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
935 reviews
276 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

I took Margot for her first day care day with Samantha today and Margot absolutely loved it! Samantha sent me photos and updates all day and I was sure she was taking good care of my baby! Samantha is very flexible and communicative and Margot will definitely become her regular client. 100% recommend her!

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Shannon L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
222 reviews
109 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Shannon took great care of our Bernedoodle puppy! She was happy to keep our puppy’s usual routine so that the adjustment to a new place for a few days was as easy a possible. Shannon was very easy to communicate with and sent us lots of pictures and updates on how everything was going. Our pup came home very happy and had a great time playing with Shannon’s other dogs. We will definitely be booking with her again!

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Henry & Cheryle B.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
16 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Henry watched our dog while we were on vacation and he was the best! We got updates and photos everyday and it was clear that our dog was very comfortable and felt at home during his stay. He treated our dog amazing, letting him sleep in his bed, talking him on walks in the woods, and even groomed him and gave him a bath one day! I highly recommend having Henry watch your dog- We really loved knowing our dog was in good hands while we were away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily M.
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Emily M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
347 reviews
100 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

We are so happy with Lupin's first stay with Emily! We had to go out of town for a funeral only a week after adopting Lupin so we were nervous about his reaction to a new environment so soon after bringing him home, but Emily was great and put us at ease right from the start. She kept us apprised of all his activities, including his interactions with other pets, and sent updates and pictures which let us know he was in good hands. Lupin had a great time and we are very happy with our first experience with Rover. Thank you Emily!

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Sitter Profile Image: John R.
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John R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Hardy, VA, 24101

This was my dog Ozzy’s first boarding outside our house. From the minute he met John, I knew everything was going to be alright. John got down on the floor when introducing himself to Ozzy. With Ozzy being apprehensive meeting new people, I was concerned, but Ozzy took to John immediately. I was impressed by John keeping written notes regarding Ozzy’s preferences and eating times. We did a meet and greet initially, so that Ozzy would be familiar. On the day I dropped Ozzy off, he was already comfortable in John’s lovely home. John sent photos and text updates to let me know how Ozzy was doing. I would definitely recommend John. He is definitely a dog whisperer.

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Sitter Profile Image: Marah B.
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Marah B.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
556 reviews
256 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24017

Marah was perfect! She sent pictures every day. Our dogs were exhausted when we got home from vacation. We have an Australian Shepherd who never seems to tire out but he was exhausted all day when we picked him up. Our other dog was exhausted as well but he doesn’t have near as much energy as the Aussie. It seemed like they had a lot of fun and were well cared for!

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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
96 reviews
32 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

This is the longest we have left LuLu at any sitter. We couldn't be more pleased with Rebecca's care. She sent pictures throughout the day every day. We could see that our dog was having a great vacation too!

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Sitter Profile Image: Donna B.
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Donna B.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
16 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Donna is great. She took fantastic care of our Beau. Made sure he got his medicine on time. She took Beau for walks and sent pictures and texts with daily updates on Beau. She was quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would highly recommend Donna for your pet care as well as for our fur baby again. Thank you Donna for taking such good care of Beau.

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Sitter Profile Image: Penny & Evan T.
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Penny & Evan T.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 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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Sitter Profile Image: Lydia H.
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Lydia H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

They looked like they had a great time! Was given plenty of attention and treats. Did not appear overly hungry or thirsty when we brought them back home telling me they were given plenty of food and water. Liked that Lydia has a fenced in back yard and appreciated the daily picture updates and video without me having to ask first. Was also able to get us in last minute and was very responsive. Would highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaleb C.
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Kaleb C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24015

Took excellent care of Bodo on short notice, kept me updated with lots of pics and videos of my dog having a blast!

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Sitter Profile Image: Theresa K.
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Theresa K.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Vinton, VA, 24179

My girl had the best time staying with Theresa K. and her sweet pups! Thank you for the updates, quick replies, and sweet pictures. I can’t wait to book again soon!

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Sitter Profile Image: McKenanne S.
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McKenanne S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Boones Mill, VA, 24065

McKenanne took great care of my dog and was good about communicating before and during my dog's stay. Her two dogs were very friendly which helped to make my dog more comfortable and happy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lawdy L.
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Lawdy L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Lawdy was very kind and professional and took great of our dog! We even reached out on just a days notice and it wasn't a problem whatsoever! Would recommend her for sure!

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Sitter Profile Image: David W.
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David W.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

We highly recommend David! This was our first time using Rover and we were nervous about leaving our dog, Olive, for a whole week with someone we didn't know. After meeting David, our fears dissipated and we felt pretty confident that Olive would enjoy her stay. David has a calm, gentle demeanor, and Olive seemed relaxed around him from the beginning. We enjoyed the daily pictures of Olive that he texted to us. We will definitely ask David again if we need someone to watch our dog!

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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
65 reviews
17 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Teagan had a wonderful time with them. I love that I was updated on her stay with Erin and Matthew. I will most definitely book them again when we go out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Crystal H.
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Crystal H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
30 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Crystal was a fantastic sitter and Bart had a great stay with her. She had great communication, and was thankfully able to be really flexible with us as our plans were changing by the day. We would definitely leave any of our pets in her care again, without hesitation!

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Sitter Profile Image: Denna E.
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Denna E.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
30 years of experience
Roanoke Va, VA, 24017

Denna and her husband were absolutely amazing! They took in my Maltipoo on short notice, and took great care of him. They have officially become my go-to sitters. I got updates everyday, photos and videos and just felt very comfortable and safe leaving biscuit in their hands. My dog also got along really well with their dogs, which was a big plus! Overall, they’re great dog sitters but also genuinely great people. I’m so glad I found them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly L.
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Kimberly L.
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$48
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4.9 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
22 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24016

Kimberly and Jayden did an excellent job taking care of our older dog. He is definitely a dog who doesn't like change, and they were very kind and patient with him. They kept us updated with multiple texts and photos each day and were very responsive to any of our suggestions. We felt like our pup was in great hands. So sweet of them to send him home with a goody bag.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elise B.
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Elise B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

Elise was absolutely amazing! Our pup didn’t want to leave! Elisa had great communication and even cooked eggs for him when he wouldn’t eat. Our pup got along great with Lennie too, I got so many pics of them playing! I highly recommend Elise and we will definitely be using her services again!

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We had a terrible winter storm roll in at the end of our stay. Was flexible with us on timing of pick up and had our pups happy and ready to go when we finally managed to get to her!

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Nate A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca is an amazing dog sitter and I highly recommend her! I have an elderly dog who needs medication and she took such great care of him. She was so gentle with him and kind. She took a ton of pictures of him to keep me updated and always responded back to me very quickly. I will definitely contact her again for pup sitting and will recommend her to friends and family. Thank you so much Rebecca! 🥰💗

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Kelli R.
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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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“We are so grateful for Gwen taking care of Blaze while we were out of town for a night. She is reliable, caring, and truly treats our Blaze like family. Highly recommend!” Lawrence and Lorrie

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

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Sitters in Salem average 16
repeat dog boarding clients

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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Salem is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. 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 $25 to as high as $53 per night.

If you’re searching for a Salem dog boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Feb 2026, 151 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, 88% of Salem dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Salem have an average of 21 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 16 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 151 dog boarding sitters in Salem on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Salem, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 89% 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.