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NAN Z.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
16 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Metuchen, NJ, 08840

Nan is a warm and caring person, and one of the best pet sitter I’ve ever met. She not only takes excellent care of the dogs but also provides them with companionship, making them feel completely at home. The nearby park is convenient for playtime, and unlike some dog sitter ,she gives dogs plenty of space to roam freely. Her family also loves dogs and treats them as friends. You can trust Nan wholeheartedly with your dog’s care.

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Caroline D.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Caroline was a gem! She was very accommodating of the last minute request and the way she wanted to do a short meet and greet prior to my dog’s stay, it felt very genuine of her to ensure her dogs and my dog had a good introduction. I was nervous about leaving my dog Berkeley for a week, but Caroline and her family really loved on Berkeley like their own and I really loved that she sent frequent photos, videos, and updates about how Berkeley was doing.

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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
227 reviews
76 repeat clients
12 years of experience
New Providence, NJ, 07974

Jessica took amazing care of our Izzie while we were away. She sent lots of regular updates and photos to help us know Izzie was doing well and having lots of fun with other dogs. Would highly recommend!

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Kimberly S.
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$38
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15 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

Kim was very accommodating with scheduling. Our dog oreo is very timid, but Kim took the time to make sure he was taken care of. Would recommend.

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Stacia J.
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288 reviews
87 repeat clients
12 years of experience
LINDEN, NJ, 07036

Stacia is so amazing. Words can not begin to convey how attentive, compassionate, caring and knowledgeable she is. My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Stacia and her lovely family for boarding with our Cavapoo puppy Annie. We were somewhat nervous and sad leaving Annie but Stacia is so accommodating and loving we are happy we did ! All of our questions were answered thoroughly and Annie had ample room to run and play. Stacia sent us pictures and videos throughout the day to ensure we were at ease. Annie was able to play with other animals while boarding and had a smooth transition. We were so pleased to hear Stacia also does daycare because Annie had so much fun. We highly recommend Stacia and are so happy we can vacation with Annie having another home away from home ?

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Jenny P.
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$60
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98 reviews
27 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Martinsville, NJ, 08836

Jenny is awesome! Since this we our (and of course Charlie’s) first experience using Jenny (or Rover.com for that matter) we were so pleased that she sent us updates and photos from his stay. And he came home a happy guy!

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Yanina Eric C.
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47 reviews
18 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

Yanina, and her family treated her like she was already part of their family. They were especially understanding when we had to drop our dog off later than our initial time. She sent us pics during our vacation and updated us. I was relieved that they had a fenced in yard because dalmations love to run. We picked up our fur baby in great shape. Thanks to Yanina and her family we will definitely rebook in future.

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Jose H.
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53 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rahway, NJ, 07065

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Josh took amazing care of our Bichon Frise, Quartz, for two weeks and even accommodated an extra day when our plans changed. It was clear that Quartz was well cared for, loved, and treated like family. Josh was dependable, communicative, and made the entire process convenient and stress-free. We truly appreciate his flexibility and the excellent care he provided. We will definitely use Josh again for future dog care needs and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter. Thank you, Josh! 🐾

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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
35 years of experience
Fanwood, NJ, 07023

Richard and Kate are amazing dog parents and dog sitters, I left my pup with them for a week , they took very good care of him and treated him as their own. They sent regular updates and pictures and i could enjoy my vacation without any worries. I am lucky to find them here and will consider them for my future travels too.

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
7 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07063

Anny was wonderful with our dog Simba! She was kind, polite, and professional from start to finish. We especially appreciated the frequent updates and photos she sent while we were away — it gave us total peace of mind. Simba came home happy and healthy, which says it all. We would absolutely book Anny again and highly recommend her to any pet parents.

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Javier O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
25 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Roselle, NJ, 07203

This was my 2nd time using Javier’s service and he is just awesome with my dog Button! He’s so loving and attentive with my dog! It’s good to know that there are people that are loving and caring for animals ❤️❤️❤️

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Dhruvit P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
161 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Metuchen, NJ, 08840

Dhruvit and his family were amazing! He sent tons of pictures, gave our rambunctious corgi plenty of outdoor time and lots of affection. We felt confident being away knowing that she was in good hands. Dhruvit was super communicative and flexible. We highly recommend him.

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Rachel H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Florham Park, NJ, 07932

Accommodated with short notice. Encouraged a meet and greet, even came to us due to our schedule. Immediately felt at ease leaving Fletcher for the day. He looked happy in the photos sent.

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Shama S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Edison, NJ, 08820

About: I love animals and have experience working with and sitting for a wide range of them, including dogs, cats, and small or exotic animals. I myself have owned over twenty parrots (currently have two in the aviary!) and have extensive experience with fishkeeping — I have four cycled, walstad fish and shrimp tanks! I can walk your dog, clean your cat’s litter box, and even do water changes for your fish if needed! Anything to make sure your little guys are well cared for! I’m a graduate student who will be free over the summer, so my schedule is flexible until late August. I can make myself and my home available as needed. I live in a townhome that features a large, lush, and open neighborhood to walk your dogs in. My home has two floors; the first floor is where your pet will stay. When your pet is in my home, they are treated like members of my family. They will be fed, walked, and enriched on your schedule, and will be allowed to sit on the couch and even sleep in my bed at nights if comfortable. I take great care to ensure that your pet’s stay is comfortable and fun-filled. In my home, I currently have two budgies in a large cage and two betta fish, each in 5-10 gallon tanks. The parrots are allowed to free fly for most of the day, but they will be put away or kept caged when your pets are being boarded. When I am in your home, I cultivate the utmost respect. I try not to disturb or move anything that’s not necessary. I’ll make use of only what’s given to me with regards to caring for your pet, and leave everything else exactly how I found it.

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Amrit S.
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$120
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Summit, NJ, 07901

Amrit was fantastic! Super communicative and kind. I could tell our cat was well taken care of for the week he spent with Amrit. Amrit was also very flexible and understanding with changes in plans. HIGHLY recommend and would 1000p book with him again!

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Melanie R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Vauxhall, NJ, 07088

Melanie was awesome. She has such a warm and calming spirit, that I knew instantly that she would be perfect with my little Bella. She kept me updated throughout the day by sending me text messdages and picturessent several updates and pictures. I loved it. Melanie will always be my first choice when it come down to my Bella

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Rosary S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
25 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Rose took care of our Ozzy for few days, couldn’t imagine better care! She provided us with lots of updates (videos, photos) and we were able to enjoy our little vacation! Will definitely book with Rose again ! ☺️

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Paul C.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Morristown, NJ, 07960

Paul was great looking after Nellie over thanksgiving! Sent a bunch of photos throughout the week of her with his family and gave updates throughout her stay. Nellie can be a bit shy initially and Paul gave her the time and patience to come out of her shell and fell more comfortable with his family. Will definetly use Paul again!

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Melissa N.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07062

Extremely friendly and accommodating - Abbe made our last-minute vacation possible! Our dog looked so happy in the photos and came home exhausted from all of the attention. We will definitely use Abbe again!

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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4 years of experience
Summit, NJ, 07901

Jen was super flexible on drop-off & pick up times & extended schedule. She was proactive in sending photos of my dog from walks & generous in using extra dog booties on my dogs paws to keep him cleaner. Last minute I had some probiotics & med to give my dog & she was ok with that too! I would definitely be confortable leaving my fur baby with Jen & highly recommend her.

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Marie S.
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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Scotch Plains is $60

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We loved how she treated our cats! This was our first time away from them and she took care of them so nicely! Pictures and videos were sent every day and she was great at communicating!!!

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Jyothi J.
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Jessica is the absolute best sitter we ever had. She has been caring for our Basel for years now. Jess is extremely reliable, responsible, an excellent communicator, warm, loving, and truly cares for our dog. We never have to worry when leaving for vacation. She sends photos every day of our pup having the best time☀️🐶 Thank you Jess, we are grateful for finding you 💖

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Melissa K.
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Melodie! She watched our dog, Hunter, for two weeks, and we couldn't have asked for better care. From the very beginning—even before we officially booked—she opened her home to us and completely set our minds at ease about how he would do. Hunter was incredibly happy, well cared for, and treated like family the entire time. Most importantly, he got to make some new friends during his stay, which he absolutely loved and enjoyed so much! While we were away, she kept us constantly updated with photos and videos of his adventures, which we deeply appreciated. It was so comforting to see him happy, relaxed, and having a blast. Melodie truly goes above and beyond, and we will absolutely be counting on her for future stays. Highly, highly recommend!

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Felixa P.
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We had a wonderful experience with Vanessa and would definitely use her again when we are away. She is very loving toward our dog and has a very clean and nice space. She updated me with texts which was nice.

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Karen V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I have nothing but great things to say! Jessica and her mom took great care of our pup. They sent photos and they had plenty of friends for Lilly to play with. She was in great shape when I picked her up, and we look forward to staying with them again in the future.

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Jeff G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosary was so great with our 5 year old dog, Allen. He’s a rescue and is hesitant with new people, but Rosary was extra gentle and loving with him. She even cooked him meals daily without me asking! I think our dog was actually sad to come home! We will definitely book again and highly recommend.

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Meredith S.
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Ellen was great for boarding. She did a meet and greet before committing, was super thorough on care and feeding preferences, and sent daily updates. Highly recommended!

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Alex C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Richard and Kate are amazing dog parents and dog sitters, I left my pup with them for a week , they took very good care of him and treated him as their own. They sent regular updates and pictures and i could enjoy my vacation without any worries. I am lucky to find them here and will consider them for my future travels too.

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Devinder B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is the absolute best and takes great care of my girl. I can always travel in peace knowing Kaya is having a great time with her friends.

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Jotie S.
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Holly and DK have been great so far with our (sometimes needy) corgi Moose! Moose has been to daycare a few times and stayed overnight for a long weekend and he seems to enjoy and come home happy. Holly & DK are a lovely young couple who communicate quickly and thoroughly, are flexible about pick up/drop off times, and always send us a handful of cute pictures. We've also noticed they go above and beyond to return food bowls, kongs, and blankets back cleanly. We're happy we found them and look forward to having Moose stay with them in the future!

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Kathleen E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My Geronimo was spoiled with his own room. He was allowed to perch on the counter and the frig. Thanks for all the pics I requested, Courtney, and keeping my baby safe.

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HOPE S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan, Nick and their family were great with my dog Kona! Their dog Bubba is cute and super friendly and they both got along super well. I loved the daily updates and photos. I hope they are available to watch Kona on our next trip!

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Kristen K.
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Na P was wonderful. everything was 1st class care of my beloved dog. She sent many pictures and videos.

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Jim H.
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Luis was able to help us out in a bind with last minute help for the week. He was easy to work with and took good care of our dog.

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Kevin G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anthony was great! Took care of our boy, took him on walks, provided updates, was flexible for us to drop off an hour earlier as plans changed. Definitely would book again!

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Steve W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Happy and relieved to have found our new go-to dog-sitter!! Ashley was so kind and loving toward our girl, Piper. She brought her into her home as if she was one of her own. She is very conscientious and has lots of little things in place to ensure your dog is comfortable and safe. I really appreciated all of the pictures and videos she sent so we could see that our girl was happy and loving life at Ashley’s house. We will definitely be using her for boarding going forward!

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Jen T.
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Erika was exceptional and really made my dog feel comfortable and cared for! She was very responsive and accommodating and even kindly bought additional food when my dog ran out. She is fantastic since she made her availability even include Christmas holiday. She was always kind, patient, and understanding. I highly recommend her service to anyone in search of a top rated pet sitter!

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K V.
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Adelle was great with my dog. She sent pictures and gave me updates. She was very responsive and I would recommend Adelle.

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Craig N.
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Julia and Steve went above and beyond with our pup! The picture updates helped us have a great vacation without worrying. We are very grateful!

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Sasha S.
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My boy is always happy to come stay with Lisa and the family. As soon as we get to the house he forgets me because he enjoys his time with them. Thanks so much for taking such good care of him.

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Tatiyana P.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Scotch Plains on Rover is $61.05 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 Pet 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 Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 13,806 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Scotch Plains. About 88% of Scotch Plains sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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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 NJ ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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