Dog Boarding in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL
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Top rated Sandalwood dog boarders
“Yekatarina has been taking wonderful care of my mom's two cats. She sends beautiful photos and has been excellent at communicating and helping us with last minute bookings. Highly recommended!”
“Kaitlyn and Andrew were wonderful. They sent us pics of Abby every day while we were on vacation. We could tell Abby was loved and enjoyed her time with them. She also got to make friends with their dog Pancake who kept Abby company while we were away. Recommend 100%”
“Katya took great care of my energetic golden retriever and sent photos and videos! Would definitely recommend her and will definitely be booking again.”
“Patty, was more than wonderful with our Sashi. We went away for a week and left Sashi with Patty. We were a little nervous because we never done it before but we did the right decision with Patty. She kept us updated with text and video and we can see how happy Sashi was. Patty treat her as she was hers. Patty is amazing, I will recommend Patty to anyone who want there baby to be treat like they were at home. Sashi will be continue visit Patty??❤️”
“My dog absolutely loved staying with Emma, her husband, and their cutie pup. We were traveling from out of town and she scheduled a call to speak beforehand. She sent daily check-ins with pictures and was overall incredibly responsive. You can tell that Emma and her husband really care about the pets that they watch. I 10000% percent recommend choosing her to take care of your pet! If we lived closer, she would definitely be our go-to Rover!”
“Wendy is the best choice in caring for your pet. Our dog loved his weeklong stay with Wendy who truly went above and beyond to accommodate us during the holiday week. Seemed like our dog didn't even miss us, which was a good feeling to have. Highly recommend Wendy.”
“Fantastic sitters. Minded our 3 dogs and two kittens for a week. Regular photos and updates and after picking up our pets are calm and happy, not stressed. The closest thing to staying home. Thanks so much Randy and Mimi!”
“Virginia and Jerry were amazing hosts and our boys Trevor and Jake had a great "summer camp" visit. Lots of swimming and chasing lizards in their big, beautiful back yard. We have found our new pet sitters, and know that the boys will have many great visits in the future!”
“Vigi and family were wonderful and my Harley was nothing but happy with them. I will be booking for any future boarding and daycare as long as they are available. Highly recommend them for your fur babies!”
“Awesome experience as first time we left Petite. Ursula & Andrew took great care of Petite, our cat. They emailed and texted photos and videos daily while we were out of town, keeping us informed on our kitty. This gave us complete assurance that all was okay. Would recommend others to use the services of Ursula and Andrew. We did show our appreciation and gratitude when we returned and picked up Petite. Thanks.”
“Sophie was so well taken care of by Lexi and Kala! She came back happy, tuckered, and well-socialized! We’re thankful to have found such great care—and we are always thankful for the pictures, videos, and updates during the stay. :) Thank you Lexi!!”
“Michele is amazing! I recently adopted a dog who has some challenges and this was the first time I left her. I think she wants to go back right now! Her dog and cat are so chill and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!”
“Kristin was everything you can wish for in pet sitter ! She took fantastic care of our dog, sent updates and pictures! We are so grateful to have found her and look forward to using her services again ! Thank you Kristin for being so sweet and compassionate to our dog!”
“Alysia has taken care of our Frenchy several times and she has been very caring and diligent. Our dog feels comfortable at her home. She is highly recommended.”
“Lauren was very sweet to Nui & worked with me when I was having transportation difficulties. She was able to take Nui to the park everday and he was able to make so many friends!”
“Andrea and David were great and very attentive to our Pup. I received plenty of pictures. Great communication. She was very comfortable and loved. I will use the again..”
“Took very good care of Ollie. Sent updates and pictures He had never been boarded before so this experience made me feel better about leaving him in good hands.”
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Yekaterina L.Star Sitter
“Yekatarina has been taking wonderful care of my mom's two cats. She sends beautiful photos and has been excellent at communicating and helping us with last minute bookings. Highly recommended!”
Kaitlyn & Andrew L.Star Sitter
“Kaitlyn and Andrew were wonderful. They sent us pics of Abby every day while we were on vacation. We could tell Abby was loved and enjoyed her time with them. She also got to make friends with their dog Pancake who kept Abby company while we were away. Recommend 100%”
Katya G.Star Sitter
“Katya took great care of my energetic golden retriever and sent photos and videos! Would definitely recommend her and will definitely be booking again.”
Patti & William B.
Star Sitter
“Patty, was more than wonderful with our Sashi. We went away for a week and left Sashi with Patty. We were a little nervous because we never done it before but we did the right decision with Patty. She kept us updated with text and video and we can see how happy Sashi was. Patty treat her as she was hers. Patty is amazing, I will recommend Patty to anyone who want there baby to be treat like they were at home. Sashi will be continue visit Patty??❤️”
Emma C.Star Sitter
“My dog absolutely loved staying with Emma, her husband, and their cutie pup. We were traveling from out of town and she scheduled a call to speak beforehand. She sent daily check-ins with pictures and was overall incredibly responsive. You can tell that Emma and her husband really care about the pets that they watch. I 10000% percent recommend choosing her to take care of your pet! If we lived closer, she would definitely be our go-to Rover!”
Wendy R.Star Sitter
“Wendy is the best choice in caring for your pet. Our dog loved his weeklong stay with Wendy who truly went above and beyond to accommodate us during the holiday week. Seemed like our dog didn't even miss us, which was a good feeling to have. Highly recommend Wendy.”
Randy B.Star Sitter
“Fantastic sitters. Minded our 3 dogs and two kittens for a week. Regular photos and updates and after picking up our pets are calm and happy, not stressed. The closest thing to staying home. Thanks so much Randy and Mimi!”
Virginia W.
“Virginia and Jerry were amazing hosts and our boys Trevor and Jake had a great "summer camp" visit. Lots of swimming and chasing lizards in their big, beautiful back yard. We have found our new pet sitters, and know that the boys will have many great visits in the future!”
Viji R.
“Vigi and family were wonderful and my Harley was nothing but happy with them. I will be booking for any future boarding and daycare as long as they are available. Highly recommend them for your fur babies!”
Laura C.Star Sitter
“Laura loves my Buddy. She treats him like her own. I feel very secure leaving my little guy with her. I highly recommend Laura for boarding your dog!!”
Ursula & Andrew B.
“Awesome experience as first time we left Petite. Ursula & Andrew took great care of Petite, our cat. They emailed and texted photos and videos daily while we were out of town, keeping us informed on our kitty. This gave us complete assurance that all was okay. Would recommend others to use the services of Ursula and Andrew. We did show our appreciation and gratitude when we returned and picked up Petite. Thanks.”
Lexi H.Star Sitter
“Sophie was so well taken care of by Lexi and Kala! She came back happy, tuckered, and well-socialized! We’re thankful to have found such great care—and we are always thankful for the pictures, videos, and updates during the stay. :) Thank you Lexi!!”
Michelle B.Star Sitter
“Michele is amazing! I recently adopted a dog who has some challenges and this was the first time I left her. I think she wants to go back right now! Her dog and cat are so chill and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!”
Kristin R.
“Kristin was everything you can wish for in pet sitter ! She took fantastic care of our dog, sent updates and pictures! We are so grateful to have found her and look forward to using her services again ! Thank you Kristin for being so sweet and compassionate to our dog!”
Alysia L.
“Alysia has taken care of our Frenchy several times and she has been very caring and diligent. Our dog feels comfortable at her home. She is highly recommended.”
Lauren G.
“Lauren was very sweet to Nui & worked with me when I was having transportation difficulties. She was able to take Nui to the park everday and he was able to make so many friends!”
Debra O.
“Debra was amazing with our pup! Treated her as if she were her own. We felt so comfortable leaving her with Debra and Jester for the weekend.”
Andrea Cristina & David M.Star Sitter
“Andrea and David were great and very attentive to our Pup. I received plenty of pictures. Great communication. She was very comfortable and loved. I will use the again..”
Hannah R.Star Sitter
“Hannah was a great walker and sitter. She sent pictures of Daisy each day while we were away and responded to our texts promptly! 10/10 recommend”
Tyler & Christopher M.Star Sitter
“Took very good care of Ollie. Sent updates and pictures He had never been boarded before so this experience made me feel better about leaving him in good hands.”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Sandalwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Sandalwood 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
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.
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