Dog Boarding Smallwood

“This was my first time using rover. I am so pleased with Amanda and David. They are great people. I knew as soon as I left that my dog would be in good hands. They sent lots of pictures and updates. I could not imagine finding anyone better.”

Stephanie B.

“I’ve had Lora watch my six month old kitten twice now & she is absolutely amazing! She sends pictures and updates on what they are doing throughout the day which is so fun to see - Arthur definitely loves his time with her! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!”

Kamryn L.

“Danielle was fantastic! I had great peace of mind leaving my dog with her for a long weekend while I was out of town. She sent lots of pictures, was very responsive, and clearly cared for my pup very well!”

Julia H.

“Hannah was an amazing sitter. She was caring, attentive to our dogs’ needs, and great with communication. We would definitely have her take care of our fur babies again!”

Chelsea S.

“Monique was GREAT! Oshie enjoyed her time with Monique and her pup Behr very much! Monique provided plenty of updates during her stay as well”

Alex A.

“Ashley was great and made Dove feel so at home! She was super prompt with communication and had no doubt in my mind Dove was in good hands :)”

Shannon J.

“My fur baby was right at home. Aquisha was awesome and made me feel very comfortable with leaving Zeus with her. i didn’t worry about him one bit and she sent me pictures daily.”

Toccara R.

“This was my first time using Rover, and I needed a dog sitter at the very last minute due to an upcoming major surgery after my previous sitter plans fell through. I was stressed trying to find someone I could trust, and then I aligned with Alexis and I will be forever grateful that I did. When I say Alexis did an exceptional job caring for my Nahla girl, I truly mean it. She communicated consistently, kept me updated, and genuinely cared about Nahla’s health and well-being. She even offered helpful tips and showed so much compassion and attentiveness throughout the entire stay. Knowing Nahla was in such good hands gave me so much peace of mind during a very difficult time. Alexis has been amazing across the board, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable!”

Chauntel T.

“Hunter was great. My flight got delayed and I couldn't pick up Walker in time, but she managed to help me out while I was in a bind...Walker for a Christmas gift too!”

Rami R.

“Kelsey and Malcolm were great with Ellie! I received daily updates and pictures and Ellie seemed to enjoy her time.”

Christina L.

“Samantha was awesome! She was extremely communicative, gave constant updates and made me feel at ease. I was traveling from another state and was nervous to leave Kam but he had a ball and was extremely comfortable with her! Will definitely book her anytime I visit in the future. Can’t say thank you enough”

Abria M.

“Cullen was great! Very quick to respond & I received lots of updates and pictures of my dog - it was clear my dog felt comfortable and got lots of cuddles! Couldn’t ask for anything else!”

Juliana V.

About: I’ve had pets my entire life, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, and fish, so caring for animals has always been a normal part of my everyday life. I also have hands-on experience helping care for boarding and daycare dogs in my home, which has given me experience with dogs of different ages, sizes, personalities, routines, and energy levels. I’m comfortable with feeding, walking, potty breaks, playtime, cleaning up after pets, and giving them plenty of attention and affection. I’ve learned that every pet is different, so I pay attention to their individual personality and needs and follow the owner’s instructions and normal routine as closely as possible. My goal is to make pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. On a typical weekend, I’m available throughout the day for morning potty breaks and feeding, walks, playtime, plenty of attention, and evening care. I’m able to adjust my schedule based on each pet’s normal routine, including meal times, walks, medications, and bedtime. My family also helps with pet care when needed, so pets have plenty of attention and supervision throughout their stay. Safety and comfort are really important in our home. When caring for pets from multiple families, dogs can be separated as needed so everyone has their own safe space to relax and decompress. Dogs are fed separately in their own crates or designated spaces to prevent food-related conflicts, and crates can also be used for rest or whenever an owner requests it. I try to make each pet’s stay feel as familiar and comfortable as possible, so owners are encouraged to bring their pet’s favorite bed, blanket, stuffed toy, or “lovey” from home. I follow each pet’s normal feeding, potty, medication, and sleeping routine as closely as possible. Pets are supervised during interactions, and I pay attention to their individual personalities and comfort levels rather than expecting every dog to immediately become best friends. My goal is to give each pet plenty of attention while also making sure they have a comfortable, secure place to retreat and relax when they need it.

About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was 12 years old. I started with my family dog and then moved on to caring for family members and friends pets when needed. In college, my roommates and I fostered a puppy my senior year so I have experience with dogs of all ages. My family rescued older dogs so I am also comfortable with medication administration. My sisters dog who I take care of often is afraid of other dogs, so I am very comfortable with dogs who prefer to not interact with other animals. I have less experience with cats, only with spending time with my friends pets, but love all animals and would love to spend time with your pet! I’m currently waiting for my job to start so as of now I have a ton of flexibility! I am new to the area and have enjoyed getting to know Charlotte through walks, and what better way to explore than with a dog! I live in an apartment with my own room and do not have any other pets. I can crate your dog or am comfortable with letting them on my bed as long as they are house trained.

“Daniella took such good care of Bane. Noticed when his ears o paws were bothering him and applied medicine as needed. Very responsive and lots of pictures! Bane loved his stay :)”

Devin H.

“Precious was amazing! She took the best care of our pup from sweet updates to walks and play time. We are so grateful we trusted her with our pup!”

Emily and Will S.

“Yenny was an amazing sitter!! Walter loved her and all of her friends. She sent me great pictures and updates. And is incredibly responsive! I will absolutely be booking with her again!!”

Ellen B.

“Honestly, it was a wonderful experience. Lots of updates playtime and pictures made it seem like I was never away from my good boy. Highly recommend anyone looking for an amazing sitter”

Josh B.

“This is my second time booking with Allison and it was another great experience. She sent me pictures of JJ and gave me updates everyday about her activity level and sleeping. I trust my dog with Allison and will be booking again her for my next trip.”

Jahelle C.

“Isabella did a great job: excellent communication (including daily pictures) and she gave my dog Enzo lots of love. I would definitely book her again!”

Erica B.