Dog Boarding in Shorter, AL
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“I was traveling through and I needed to fly back to another state for a few days, when I found DogVacay. I was extremely worried about leaving my dog with anyone who wasn't family, but Kel made the experience so much easier to handle. She sent me many photos and updates every day. It was truly the best experience, and I'm happy that I chose to leave him with her and her family. He was clearly comfortable and happy in his photos, and that eased my mind while I was away. They are really nice, and super helpful.”
“Emily gave me a peace of mind while I was away. She kept me updated, sent me pictures, and gave my dog her medicine. I was very happy knowing my dog was safe and having a fun time.”
“Brian and his wife took exceptional care of our cat, Sophie, for about two weeks while we were on a cruise in Alaska. They provided daily updates with photos, which gave us peace of mind knowing Sophie was in great hands. Sophie can be quite vocal, especially when it comes to food, but they handled her quirks wonderfully. We were able to fully enjoy our trip, thanks to their attentive care and excellent communication. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend them as sitters!”
“Our dogs loved their time with Jessica! They felt right at home from the first moment. She kept us updated and went above and beyond to help our dogs have a great week while we were away.”
“Tracy was a phenomenal host! He took great care of my pup while providing a safe and clean space for her to spend five days all the while providing me perfect updates. I will definitely use him again!”
“Jasmyne is the best sitter I have ever had. She is patient and understanding with the little soldier for satan that we love called Ares!! Book with her. You won't be disappointed!!”
“This is Blue’s second vacation with this sitter. She is very responsive and she kept the pictures coming. We will definitely be using her every time we need boarding.”
“Kim was amazing, very professional and accommodating I was nervous choosing a sitter from another state while traveling, but initial communication with Kim calmed things down. Once meeting Kim, Harley adjusted quickly and enjoyed his stay. She provided regular communication and pictures. Her home is lovely, spacious and pet friendly. I appreciate Kim's added touch of checking to see if we made back to Florida safely. I highly recommend using Kim as your sitter.”
“Sherry was awesome! She sent updates about Daisy’s stay throughout the weekend which was so nice to hear how she was doing. She even gave Daisy a bath after she got dirty in some mud! Above and beyond! Would definitely book again.”
“Rachel was awesome! We had to modify our boarding days a couple times and she was so nice to adjust for us. She sent us multiple updates of Sushi and we could tell she was definitely loved on while we were away. Thank you so much!!”
“Ann Marie did an awesome job with our two dogs. They loved the large backyard to run around in. She provided daily photos and prompt replies to text messages. Would highly recommend and we will book her again!”
“We were very happy with Lee this weekend. She was constantly sending pictures and updates about our dog. We definable recommend her and if we need the boarding service for Matty again…we’ll call Lee :) thank you so much Lee!!”
About: I have 3 huskies. The oldest is 14 and the youngest is 4. I also have 2 cats aging 7-16 years. I have given medications to animals numerous times over the years. My animals are treated like family. My entire family loves animals. We even play with with our neighbors animals. I work 3 nights a week and I'm home all day until I go in to work. Besides those times, I’m usually home and if I’m out it’s usually only a couple of hours. I have a fenced in yard with two runners as well as two large crates. My dogs have their own area in my home that includes dog beds and their own chaise.
“Lilia and Bruno are AWESOME sitters! Our Blue was definitely well cared for during his stay. They were very attentive to his specific needs and sent lots of photos. Blue returned quite happy after his stay. I know that he enjoyed being there and was very comfortable. We are so lucky to have found such responsible and reliable people to care for our dog. I HIGHLY recommend them--top sitters, no doubt!!”
“Jasmine is the best! She did everything to make our nervous Golden feel comfortable and right at home. She was terrific about sending updates and pictures. Our Holly was happy and perfectly cared for and we had peace of mind. I strongly recommend her and we will return. Thanks Jasmine!”
About: I grew up with pets and continue to take care of my own. I also have ample dog and cat sitting experience. I'm college educated. I work from home 10 am Central Time to 7 pm Central Time, but my schedule is flexible! I would love to help watch your dog while I work, or overnight as needed. I welcome the positive company! I take multiple walks a day, sometimes with my wonderful, gentile puppy (small chihuahua mix) and sometimes by myself. I'm also a runner - I would be happy to run with especially high energy dogs! I believe in patience and positive reinforcement when it comes to pets. I'm a lifelong vegetarian who has always felt most at peace in nature and with animals. I have experience tending to senior dogs, administering medicine and more. I'm also open to learning skills that will consistently help me make your pet's life easier.
About: I have 2 loving golden retrievers and would love to walk or board your babies! Although I’m no vet, I do work in healthcare and can administer meds comfortably if need be. I do work full time but can walk or board dogs in the evenings with flexibility. Feel free to reach out and I can let you know my availability Both my goldens are inside dogs, but I do have a fenced in backyard that they love to romp and play in. Any special requests for your fur babies please let me know!
“Elena came through for us when we needed a last minute dog sitter. Great communication and sent photos and videos. She was reliable and attentive to our labradoodle, who tends to be anxious.”
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Kel H.
Star Sitter
“I was traveling through and I needed to fly back to another state for a few days, when I found DogVacay. I was extremely worried about leaving my dog with anyone who wasn't family, but Kel made the experience so much easier to handle. She sent me many photos and updates every day. It was truly the best experience, and I'm happy that I chose to leave him with her and her family. He was clearly comfortable and happy in his photos, and that eased my mind while I was away. They are really nice, and super helpful.”
Mike H.Star Sitter
“We had a great experience with Mike and his lovely family. Mike sent us lots of pictures and take such a good care of our baby. Highly recommended!”
Emily L.Star Sitter
“Emily gave me a peace of mind while I was away. She kept me updated, sent me pictures, and gave my dog her medicine. I was very happy knowing my dog was safe and having a fun time.”
Brian M.Star Sitter
“Brian and his wife took exceptional care of our cat, Sophie, for about two weeks while we were on a cruise in Alaska. They provided daily updates with photos, which gave us peace of mind knowing Sophie was in great hands. Sophie can be quite vocal, especially when it comes to food, but they handled her quirks wonderfully. We were able to fully enjoy our trip, thanks to their attentive care and excellent communication. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend them as sitters!”
Jessica S.
“Our dogs loved their time with Jessica! They felt right at home from the first moment. She kept us updated and went above and beyond to help our dogs have a great week while we were away.”
Tracy M.
“Tracy was a phenomenal host! He took great care of my pup while providing a safe and clean space for her to spend five days all the while providing me perfect updates. I will definitely use him again!”
Jasmyne S.Star Sitter
“Jasmyne is the best sitter I have ever had. She is patient and understanding with the little soldier for satan that we love called Ares!! Book with her. You won't be disappointed!!”
justyce j.Star Sitter
“This is Blue’s second vacation with this sitter. She is very responsive and she kept the pictures coming. We will definitely be using her every time we need boarding.”
Kimberly L.Star Sitter
“Kim was amazing, very professional and accommodating I was nervous choosing a sitter from another state while traveling, but initial communication with Kim calmed things down. Once meeting Kim, Harley adjusted quickly and enjoyed his stay. She provided regular communication and pictures. Her home is lovely, spacious and pet friendly. I appreciate Kim's added touch of checking to see if we made back to Florida safely. I highly recommend using Kim as your sitter.”
Sherry L.
“Sherry was awesome! She sent updates about Daisy’s stay throughout the weekend which was so nice to hear how she was doing. She even gave Daisy a bath after she got dirty in some mud! Above and beyond! Would definitely book again.”
Rachel W.Star Sitter
“Rachel was awesome! We had to modify our boarding days a couple times and she was so nice to adjust for us. She sent us multiple updates of Sushi and we could tell she was definitely loved on while we were away. Thank you so much!!”
Summer C.Star Sitter
“Summer was a great sitter for my Rayelyn! She was great with updates and her flexibility. 10 out of 10 and I will definitely be booking with her again! Thank you!😊”
Ann Marie M.
“Ann Marie did an awesome job with our two dogs. They loved the large backyard to run around in. She provided daily photos and prompt replies to text messages. Would highly recommend and we will book her again!”
Lee N.
“We were very happy with Lee this weekend. She was constantly sending pictures and updates about our dog. We definable recommend her and if we need the boarding service for Matty again…we’ll call Lee :) thank you so much Lee!!”
Brittany S.
“Brittany has cared for my pets on several occasions and she was amazing. On time, very attentive, and treated my babies like they were her own. They were happy and very well cared for!”
Bruno & Lilia P.
“Lilia and Bruno are AWESOME sitters! Our Blue was definitely well cared for during his stay. They were very attentive to his specific needs and sent lots of photos. Blue returned quite happy after his stay. I know that he enjoyed being there and was very comfortable. We are so lucky to have found such responsible and reliable people to care for our dog. I HIGHLY recommend them--top sitters, no doubt!!”
Jasmine N.
“Jasmine is the best! She did everything to make our nervous Golden feel comfortable and right at home. She was terrific about sending updates and pictures. Our Holly was happy and perfectly cared for and we had peace of mind. I strongly recommend her and we will return. Thanks Jasmine!”
Safiyah R.
“Safiyah loves animals passionately. She is gentle, kind and takes care of them like they’re her own. I would trust her more than anyone to watch my dogs. She has loved mine like her own. She is a wonderful and trustworthy person.”
Ginna P.
“Ginna is great! Very helpful in a bind with great response time. Her 2 dogs are so playful and friendly to other animals. I highly recommend her!”
Elena E.
“Elena came through for us when we needed a last minute dog sitter. Great communication and sent photos and videos. She was reliable and attentive to our labradoodle, who tends to be anxious.”
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As of Aug 2025, 66 sitters provided dog boarding in Shorter. 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, 86% of Shorter dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 13 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 Shorter.
Rover makes it easy to find Shorter 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 66 dog boarding sitters in Shorter on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific 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.
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