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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley F.
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Ashley F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
27 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Vinton, VA, 24179

Both of our dogs loved Ashley and her family instantly! She and her family were so sweet, and we felt completely comfortable leaving them in her care! She was great about sending pictures and keeping me updated about how they were doing! We will definitely use her again and highly recommend her!

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Brandi V.
Sitter Profile Image: Taylor D.
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Taylor D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Vinton, VA, 24179

Our Maggie stayed with Taylor while we were gone for spring break. She had a great time and was well cared for. It’s important to me as a Dog Mom to know that my girl is well cared for while I am away and she came home wore out from all the playing with her new fur friends that she met.

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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
18 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Erin and Matthew were amazing with our medical Great Dane. They sent a daily update with a picture. Our guy is pretty nervous and they were patient with him. They administer medication daily. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience as a first time user of Rover. I would highly recommend and plan to use them again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail M.
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Abigail M.
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$40
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20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24015

About: I began volunteering at my local animal shelter at the age of 9 and have been caring for animals ever since. I have 20 years experience pet sitting for neighbors and I have my own 6 year old pitbull, Cleo, so I’m no stranger to energetic dogs. I’m a teacher, so my summers give me full flexibility to care for your animals! I love to walk dogs on local greenways and trails. I have a fenced in backyard where your dog can play. If they like to play with a buddy, my dog will be their best friend!

Sitter Profile Image: Karlie H.
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Karlie H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Vinton, VA, 24179

She is someone who is incredibly devoted to animals; her dedication and love are boundless. I had the absolute best experience knowing that Mia was staying in a home filled with plenty of attention, patience, and love. Karlie is always in constant communication, too. She has dogs of her own, and they truly made Mia's stay much more fun, as Mia is super friendly. Mia returned home ready to sleep and rest after days filled with fun and endless running around—in fact, she didn't even want to leave, given how wonderfully she had been treated at Karlie's house!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney P.
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Sydney P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Blacksburg, VA, 24060

Sydney was wonderful with both my mini schnauzers. She took care of their every need and gave them lots of love. We have rebooked with her for several more dates and will continue to book with her for boarding in her home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jody H.
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Jody H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Moneta, VA, 24121

Jody took amazing care of our boy Sam while we were gone! Sam is not the easiest dog in the world to care for, he has extra medical and anxiety needs, and Jody didn't hesitate to take him on. She provided ample daily updates, sent pictures and videos, and communicated promptly any time we reached out for an update. Thank you, Jody! The Fultz Family and Sam appreciate you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lexi W.
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Lexi W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
10 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Our pups loved staying here, like a second home! She communicated super well, sent lots of pictures and updates and took perfect care of our girls! Will definitely rebook

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Sitter Profile Image: Macauley W.
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Macauley W.
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$27
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20 years of experience
Daleville, VA, 24083

About: I’ve had dogs, usually multiple ones, living with me for my entire life. I just so enjoy being with them and I have a very flexible work schedule so I can always help take care of your furry friend! I work from home and can always set my own schedule so I can be available almost anytime. I will make it a priority to take care of your dog. I have a pig named Beaker living with me and he has a wonderful personality and lives all other dogs. I’ll happily follow any directions you have for your baby and live to play with dogs in any fashion.

Sitter Profile Image: Courtney & Kameron L.
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Courtney & Kameron L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
27 years of experience
Blacksburg, VA, 24060

Took great care of my pups. Sent updates throughout their stay! Went above and beyond. I was afraid they'd want to stay there with Courtney and Cam!

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Joyce L.
Sitter Profile Image: Maribel & Carl R.
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Maribel & Carl R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Callaway, VA, 24171

Miko always loves going to hang out with Maribel and Carl. They take great care of him and make sure he gets good outdoor time. Always communicative and flexible with my ever changing plans.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elise B.
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Elise B.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 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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Amanda E.
Sitter Profile Image: Candace L.
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Candace L.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rocky Mount, VA, 24151

Candace did a great job with my dog Paisley. Her little tailwagger got along nicely with mine, and there were no rough spots. I would use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha S.
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Samantha S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Olivia always has been so wonderful to Gatsby. Always making sure Gatsby gets her exercise. The whole family has been so understanding and so delightful to see. We always trust Olivia and Samantha to keep Gatsby as she feels comfortable & so happy to stay with them. We all are so excited to visit her favorite dog sitter again! Thank you all!! -Stacie, Chris and Gatsby

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Chris L.
Sitter Profile Image: carmen w.
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carmen w.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Christiansburg, VA, 24073

Been our second time using Carmen. Our dogs always had a great time and really nice that she has a fenced in back yard. Carmen also provided crates so we didn’t have to bring ours. Quick to responses and well priced. Would use again and do recommend!

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Elizabeth K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
25 years of experience
Moneta, VA, 24121

About: Lifelong dog lover with 11 years of hands-on experience raising and training high-energy sporting dogs for competition. I’m comfortable with feeding routines, medication, training reinforcement, and providing a safe, structured environment. Whether your dog needs exercise, attention, or just a calm place to relax, I treat every pup like my own. As I near retirement, I have the flexibility and availability to provide attentive, in-home care for your dog. Your pet will enjoy a calm, consistent environment with plenty of time for exercise, supervision, and companionship giving you peace of mind while you’re away. Your dog will have plenty of space to enjoy, with a large fenced yard and access to 144 acres of farmland for safe, supervised nature walks. I offer both indoor kennels and covered outdoor kennels with four private runs, providing comfort, security, and flexibility to meet each dog’s needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Eve G.
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Eve G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

About: The house my parents moved into when I was only 4 weeks old was unfortunately a dumping ground for unwanted animals. Before I could even walk, I was cuddling with any animal that showed up at our door. This instilled a passion within me that I can finally turn into a profession. From Rescue and fostering to training dogs and showing horses, animals have always been a huge part of my life. In addition to my Management degree, I have an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Animal Science and a specialization in Agriculture. I completed an AKC handlers’ course which focused on reading your dog’s body language to understand their needs. Being so heavily involved in rescue, I have history and experience in dealing with reactive and/or selective dogs. I have many safety features depending on the animals needs including crates, double hung baby gates and 6 ft chain link fence that is separated into two yards. I also offer pet waste removal services. Feel free to send me a note if you have any questions. After a successful 25year business management career, I am now turning my lifetime passion of animal care into a profession. This year I started up my own business, "G'MA DOES". I offer a range of services from dog walking and pet sitting to animal waste removal. I like to stay active! While I have learned a tremendous amount of knowledge from multiple trainers, what I hold most dear is the ongoing information I take in from animal behaviorists such as Cesar Millan. Remember, when you first meet a strange dog practice NO TOUCH, NO TALK, NO EYE CONTACT! *LICENSED AND INSURED* In my house we call it "FURniture" for a reason. I use the "crate and rotate" regimen as needed and for feeding. I also have baby gates at every doorway. My entire backyard is a 6 ft chain length fence and I have it separated into two secured areas for exercise. Inside, one room is a dedicated cat room for litterboxes toys etc. The other two bedrooms will be dedicated safe spaces used for play, overnight stays, or whatever the situation calls for.

Sitter Profile Image: Rebekah H.
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Rebekah H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24014

My dog loved staying at Rebekah’s! She’s been sleeping since she got back home :) Rebekah prioritizes the animals’ safety and socialization, and I’ll definitely rebook in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanda S.
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Vanda S.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Christiansburg, VA, 24073

Russell was in great hands with Vanda. She took great care of him and sent plenty of pictures. We spend quite a bit of time in Lynchburg and hope to ask her to watch him again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Linda & David L.
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Linda & David L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
192 reviews
39 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Christiansburg, VA, 24073

David and Linda were very communicative and cooperative by providing lots of updates and pictures of Chico. They took great care of my pup, spent a lot of time with him and made sure he was comfortable and happy. I highly recommend their services and will definitely go with them again in the future

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie updated me daily with photos and details on how my boy was doing. She was very responsive and flexible with pick up and drop off times. She was great! I highly recommend!

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Skyler V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily is truly the best! She is very responsive, sends updates and pictures, and takes great care of our girl. We have complete peace of mind while Maggie is in her care. We will certainly continue to use Emily to watch our Aussie!

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Lindsey E.
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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

Katelyn took wonderful care of our dog for 5 nights at her home. Even though our dog had some challenges settling in on the first day, she was very patient and found a way to work through it so he could feel comfortable and well cared for. She kept us updated the entire time and sent us pictures regularly, which gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were away. She was kind, supportive, and very attentive. Our dog was definitely happy, and we truly appreciate everything she did to make the experience go smoothly. Thank you so much, Katelyn! ❤️

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Alejandra C.
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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.
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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.
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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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“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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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Salem on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Salem pet 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 Jun 2026, 178 sitters provided pet 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, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Salem pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Salem have an average of 22 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 14 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 pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 178 pet boarding sitters in Salem on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Salem, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 90% offer medication administration, and 95% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet 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 pet 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.