Dog Boarding in Santee

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Sitter Profile Image: Brandon & Mya A.
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Brandon & Mya A.
$70
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4.8 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

Took in Monty last minute, sent photos every day and took amazing care of him while we left town! Super nice and friendly people and respond super fast! Will definitely book with them again!

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Alyssa G.
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Jingchun J.
$56
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
18 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92020

Was an amazing sitter! Provided great updates throughout stay and made sure our pup was having the best time! Will be reaching out for future stays no doubt!

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Nathan H.
Sitter Profile Image: Linda Jean F.
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Linda Jean F.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
La Mesa, CA, 91942

Linda provided great care for my mini poodle for 6 nights. I was out of town and Linda sent email updates daily sent one video of her playing. The messages were reassuring that she was happy and safe. When I travel again I will definitely have Linda take care of my dog.

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Mary S.
Sitter Profile Image: Adriana & Cameron N.
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Adriana & Cameron N.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
542 reviews
220 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

Adrian and Cameron were wonderful! They were communicative and kind. My dog had a great time staying with these two, which I know because they sent me regular photo and video updates. I definitely recommend using there services.

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Sandra L.
Sitter Profile Image: Dustin D.
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Dustin D.
$59
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
128 reviews
57 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

We absolutely love Dustin and Crystal!! They take such good care of our crazy fur baby! Whenever we pick him up he doesn't seem anxious or worked up- so I know he has a great time there with his friend Bear =) Won't have him stay with anyone else!

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Mallory M.
Sitter Profile Image: Amber A.
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Amber A.
$56
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

Amber was great. Had great communication, sent pictures.

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joseph m.
Sitter Profile Image: Joanne L.
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Joanne L.
$70
total per night
10 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

About: I’m a proud dog mom to two miniature dachshunds and a German Shepherd, and I care for dogs just like I would my own children—I don’t see them any differently than human kids. I provide love, attention, and personalized care to each dog, whether it’s a playful puppy or a senior with special needs. I’m experienced in training, administering medications, supporting special diets, and making sure every dog feels safe, happy, and truly cared for. What sets me apart is my deep compassion and the genuine bond I form with every pet. Pet care is an integral part of my daily life. As a dog mom to two miniature dachshunds and a German Shepherd, I structure my day around walks, meals, playtime, and training sessions. I give each dog personalized attention, whether it’s working on puppy training, keeping high-energy dogs active, or providing enrichment and affection. On a weekly basis, I maintain consistent routines and socialization to ensure every dog in my care feels happy, safe, and loved. Safety, trust, and a comfortable environment are my top priorities. My home is 100% secured with an in-home security system, allowing me to monitor and record what’s happening inside 24/7. I supervise pets at all times, provide plenty of attention, and maintain their routines for feeding, potty breaks, and play. I treat every dog like my own, creating a calm, loving, and positive environment where they feel safe, happy, and cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Savanah B.
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Savanah B.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
6 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Lake Murray, San Diego, CA, 92119

Savannah was a pleasure to deal with. I really appreciated the phone call before the booking to give an overview of a typical day for my dog. Very courteous and responsive and gave me plenty of updates on how my pup was doing throughout the day. 10/10!

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Richard S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlin & Verle D.
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Kaitlin & Verle D.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
10 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA, 92124

Kaitlin and Verle did an amazing job of caring for our dog Punky! They were extremely proactive about getting to know Punky and her particular needs (separation anxiety, dog reactivity), and making sure we were comfortable with their apartment--which, by the way, seemed to be an ideal environment safe for a dog with easy access to a fenced patio. After picking up Punky, she has seemed happy and relaxed. Strongly recommended!

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Suhas V.
Sitter Profile Image: Whitney G.
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Whitney G.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
491 reviews
217 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Carlos, San Diego, CA, 92120

Whitney was very communicative from the start all way through to picking up our dog Pony. We got plenty of photos throughout the day and night she was watching him which we were grateful for :) Pony loves other dogs so it was great that Whitney owns one and was watching another during his stay. She even bought Pony some treats! We would definitely book with Whitney again!

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Katherine F.
Sitter Profile Image: Cerita A.
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Cerita A.
$57
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
19 repeat clients
26 years of experience
LA MESA, CA, 91942

My dog is very shy and can get aggressive around other dogs because of her fear. She really enjoyed her stay at Cerita's house. She appeared to very comfortable there even with the other dogs. Cerita and her children were very welcoming.

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Jill P.
Sitter Profile Image: Cheryl S.
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Cheryl S.
$45
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
43 repeat clients
46 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

Cheryl was so kind and loved on our puppies like they were her own. She went above and beyond to keep us informed on how they were doing and super responsive anytime we reached out. 10/10 would recommend and would stay again. Thanks Cheryl! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle L.
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Michelle L.
$105
total per night
12 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

About: I am a dog-mom who loves caring for pets like they’re my own. I focus on keeping them comfortable, safe, and sticking to their normal routine. I also have experience with senior dogs and can give supplements or medications when needed. Additionally, I have experience with puppies too since I raised my fur baby since she was only 8 weeks old. I work part time, so I have several days off during the week to focus on pet care. I enjoy making animals part of my daily routine and giving them the time, attention, and care they deserve. Safety and comfort are important to me. I live in a condo with a balcony, so pets get regular supervised walks since there’s no yard. I do have a baby at home, so I’m very mindful about keeping the environment gentle, clean, and well supervised. In a client’s home, I follow your routine and make sure your pet feels safe and cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Eden L.
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Eden L.
$49
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Santee, CA, 92071

You did a fantastic job! Eden was always quick to get back to me. She adored my pups, and they adored her too. This was my first time using Rover, and honestly, I’m giving it a perfect score with Eden. I would absolutely recommend her and would definitely go back to her.

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Lucinda L.
Sitter Profile Image: Adrian H.
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Adrian H.
$56
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Lake Murray, San Diego, CA, 92119

Adrian's family was great watching our puppy izzy. Responsive and timely communication with us. Great yard for her to roam around in. They took her on walks and their kids lovingly played with her. After receiving pictures of how happy she looked staying with this wonderful family I would not hesitate to book again and highly recommend. Thank you so much!

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Lori M.
Sitter Profile Image: Bailey S.
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Bailey S.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
22 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

Bailey was super attentive to my diabetic old man , she sent constant updates and pictures, when my older dog didn’t feel well she handled the situation calmly with compassion and care. Definitely recommend!

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Vivian Y.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla P.
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Kayla P.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92020

Kayla looked after my dog Maple for 4 days and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. She is incredibly communicative, keeping me updated with regular messages and photos. Her calm demeanor works wonders with dogs and Maple absolutely adored her. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and awesome dog sitter.

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Henry L.
Sitter Profile Image: Emma H.
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Emma H.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92020

Emma did an awesome job watching our pups. They seemed very comfortable there, and it was nice to get daily updates and pictures. Would recommend! Thanks again!

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Adam Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Ashley M.
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Ashley M.
$49
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Lakeside, CA, 92040

I needed a sitter at the last minute at Ashley did an amazing job of communicating and being flexible and understanding when plans changed or issues arose that needed to to be addressed. She made me feel comfortable and always prioritized my pet's health and safety. I'm so thrilled I found her and will definitely be a return customer the nex time I'm in need of petcare. Do not hesitate to request her services!

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Courtney B.
Sitter Profile Image: Whitney D.
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Whitney D.
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
26 years of experience
El Cajon, CA, 92020

Whitney did amazing with Milo! I was very nervous to leave him for a week while on vacation as Milo has separation anxiety and just high anxiety overall. She sent me updates on him regularly which made me feel more at ease and after bringing him home he seems like a different dog (in a good way lol)! Thank you Whitney for taking such good care of my fur baby! I will definitely be using you again when I go on my next adventure 😁

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Linda B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was a great communicator and took good care of Esme. She sent updates and was very professional.

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Lizz K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolina was great! You can tell she really cares for the dogs! We appreciated all the photos and updates throughout the day.

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Molly T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

AWESOME , my baby loved his stay . I will definitely be booking with her again ! She’s awesome and keeps you updated through the whole stay !

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keiara m.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela is wonderful! She treats any dog in her care with love, gives attention, and supplies the dog owner with updates + photos. Our dogs almost don't want to leave because they are sooo happy. I highly highly recommend Angela for day care and boarding. It is such a relief to know that my dogs are loved and cared for while I'm out of town. I think she under charges, so I always give a nice tip:)

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Janine & Michael J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My maltipoo Lani had a wonderful holiday stay with Cheryl! Cheryl had great communication and I felt very comfortable that my dog was well taken care of. Will book with Cheryl again!

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Kerry R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tammy won my heart the moment I saw her photos with her Boxer, Max. We struggled this year to find the right “Vacation Mama” for our Boxer, Vito, over Christmas and New Year’s — and Tammy (plus Max!) turned out to be the perfect match!!! We had to travel overseas, and she kept us updated the whole time with photos and sweet messages. Vito got plenty of playtime, snuggles, and all the love he’s used to at home. When we picked him up, he looked happy and well cared for! We’re incredibly grateful for Tammy and Max. They made our holiday travel worry‑free, and Vito can’t wait to visit again.

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Viktoria P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dustin was great! He took great care of our fur baby, provided updates and sent pictures! We get worried that Annie will get anxious whenever we drop her with a sitter because she was abandoned before; so we try to limit the amount of time we are away from her as much as possible… but she seemed to fit right in with Dustin and his dogs and warmed up to him immediately upon meeting him. Our experience overall was outstanding.

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Raisa R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ben and Luke were really great! There was an incident that happened with another dog and they took care of it immediately. They called me right away and kept me informed. They also sent pictures daily that I loved. They seemed to really care about dogs which I appreciated.

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Stephanie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t have chosen a better sitter! From the moment I left my dog, she treated her like family. My dog is like one of my kids, so I truly appreciated the level of care she provided. The daily photos showed my baby looking relaxed, happy, and completely at ease, which made it easy for me to enjoy my time away without any worries. Her dogs were friendly and immediately got along with mine, creating a calm and happy environment. This was especially helpful for my dog, who is an only dog at home. The entire experience was smooth, thoughtful, and genuinely reliable. Her communication was clear, and it’s evident that she has a real gift for understanding animals and making them feel safe. I would book with her again without hesitation and highly recommend her to anyone who wants their dog to stay in a home that truly pays attention and cares.

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Amanda K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks again, Barbra. It's so nice to have a loving family to leave our sweet Tillie with. She's always excited to spend time with you all!

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Nancy R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly and Donovan did an amazing job caring for our doggo while we were out of town for 5 days. They took him on multiple walks each day, snuggled with him, and made him feel so at home. They sent photos and videos each day, and made us feel confident that he was having just as great a "vacation" as we were! Thank you, Kelly and Donovan!!! ❤️

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Laurie G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cookie enjoyed the stay with Amber and her family. Amber provided daily feedback and pics. I would leave Cookie again. Thanks.

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Mahesh D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Best dog sitters ever - always take such good care of our dogs and are such kind people. We trust them and know our dogs are happy. Makes us feel so much better when leaving are dogs - we are so thankful.

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Holly F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My baby was well taken care of by Alexis and Adam! They are professional, caring, and easy to communicate with. I would definitely use them again, and would be happy to recommend their service

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Anna H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon and Nick were great accommodating our geriatric despite some issues with your anxiety, eating and incontinence. I have no doubt that Callie was safe and sound on their house while we traveled out of town last minute. Forever in their debt and so grateful. Would highly recommend to anyone else!

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Troy M.
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Shelby and Dalton were great with our Golden Retriever! They sent tons of pictures and had great updates. You could tell they showed him a lot of love!

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Adam R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great experience! Our dog Benji had a lovely time and we were able to rest easy knowing he was with a sweet family.

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Katie S.
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Melissa did a great job watching my puppers while I was traveling! Was able to accept a last minute booking, and sent a bunch of pictures every day. My doggos clearly loved staying there as they didn't want to leave!

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Beth & Daniel H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Makennah did a great job caring for and giving Sam his medicine. We got to see their little adventures thru the pictures she sent. Sam has a great time.

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Michael A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Scarlett had a great time & did not want to leave her! She was able to adjust her schedule with short notice and would send photos periodically as an update ! Definitely a repeat customer here ! Thanks again !

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Dominic M.
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As of Feb 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Santee is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Santee dog boarding rates can be found as low as $30 to as high as $65 per night.

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As of Feb 2026, 4,143 sitters provided dog boarding in Santee. 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, 89% of Santee dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Santee have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Santee.

Rover makes it easy to find Santee 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 4,143 dog boarding sitters in Santee on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Santee, 96% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.