Dog Boarding in Smithfield
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1. Kimberley L.

“Murphy really enjoyed his time with Kimberley. She sent daily pictures and updates. He came home relaxed and she was able to deal with his anxieties. Will definitely book again!”


2. Blake L.

“Blake was the first person I’ve had keep Bear that wasn’t family or a close friend, him and his family took excellent care of my fur baby. Blake sent several pictures and was always quick to reply when I asked how Bear was doing. I plan to have Blake keep Bear again, I felt so comfortable knowing he was being well cared for.”


3. Francisco C.

“Levi was very well taken care of! Francisco is kind, compassionate, professional and very responsive! I got so many nice pictures of my pup :) thank you”


4. Allison L.


“Allison is the best dog sitter ever! She was very communicative and sent many updates and pictures during our trip! She took Wilson for walks, gave him a treat puzzle, and played with a snuffle mat. Wilson was well entertained the entire weekend and we will definitely be using Allison as our go to dog sitter in the future!”


5. Jamie C.

“I can not thank Jamie enough for taking care of our basset hound Walden while we were gone for 5 days. Walden usually has separation anxiety when are away, but not this time. Jamie sent updates and pictures of him playing, to put our mind at ease. She is super friendly and professional and there is a no doubt we will be using her again.”


6. Tanya H.


“My two dogs love staying at Tanya's! They have such a blast playing with the other dogs and Tanya treats them with love as if they were her own. Our dogs always come home super happy and healthy!”


7. Andrew L.

“This was my first time using Rover and Andrew exceeded my expectations. I got sent lots of pictures, all of which my pups were smiling and looking like they were having the best time and he updated me on what they did daily. He took them to the dog park, for walks & runs. and played fetch while letting them run around. I will definitely be asking him to watch my dogs again whenever I need a dog sitter.”


8. Kelly F.

“Amazing as always! So happy to find a safe home for our pup. Always impressed with Kelly’s communication and flexibility! And our pup loves it there!”


9. Leya K.

“I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with Leya. You can tell she truly loves dogs and cares for them as if they were her own. Highly recommend. (I loved the pictures she sent, I was missing him so it was nice having some pics and knowing he's happy there!)”


10. Hannah & Patrick D.

“Hannah and Patrick are truly amazing. Our girl is in love with them and their beautiful dog, Bailey. She had the best time. Hannah sent pictures throughout the stay which relieved some of the stress I had leaving my sweet girl. We will for sure use them again. Highly recommended!”


11. Liz F.

“Liz was great! They made my dog feel very comfortable and gave great updates. Bailey loved playing with the other dogs. Would suggest Liz to anyone needing pet care :)”


12. Kraig L.

“Very reliable and did a great job caring for my pup! Gave my dog a vacation while I was on vacation. Will absolutely rebook next time I'm out of town. Thank you again!”


13. Tracy P.

“Tracy was a great sitter for Kenny while I was gone for the holidays! She sent pictures during the trip and was communicative about drop off and pick up times”


14. Julia H.

“Julia was great. She sent lots of pictures and it seemed like my dogs truly enjoyed staying with them. She was flexible as our drop off and pick up times had to change, and she made sure to check in often. I will definitely use them again and recommend their service to others.”


15. Jennifer W.

“Our fur baby was well taken care of. We got several updates and pictures throughout Bella's stay. Even though she seemed to have a little anxiety Jennifer communicated with us and put in some extra effort to get Bella comfortable. We appreciated it and would definitely book with Jennifer again.”


16. Hannah H.

“We are so happy to have Hannah as our Rover. She takes such good care of our pup - she sends pictures and updates and is soooo wonderful to work with”


17. Michelle C.

“My dog Luna had a great time under Michelle’s care. She would send me updates and pictures daily. Definitely will rebook with her in the future.”


18. Sarai I.

“I never have to worry about leaving my pups with Sarai. Always well taken care of and lots of pictures sent to make me feel better about leaving them behind”


19. Teresa S.


“Teresa was amazing!!!! She sent lots of pictures. It really felt like we left her with family!!!! If Teresa will have us again we definitely will book again. Thank you!!”


20. Chantel B.

“Wow, I found an awesome sitter. First time Rover user so I was a little concerned. Well, Chantel didn't disappoint. She embraced my nonsocial doggie with warmth and made her feel like a queen on her throne. She is very attentive and sends updates throughout the day. I will definitely use her again.”
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As of May 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Smithfield is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Smithfield dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $48 per night.
As of May 2025, 652 sitters provided dog boarding in Smithfield. 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, 93% of Smithfield dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Smithfield have an average of 17 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 Smithfield.
Rover makes it easy to find Smithfield 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 652 dog boarding sitters in Smithfield on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Smithfield, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
