Dog Boarding in Somerville, NJ
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1. Lisa F.
“Lisa and her family did a wonderful job watching our dog while we were away. We received daily pictures and updates. We were so relieved to know Buddy was in good hands! We will definitely be taking Buddy back sometime!”
2. Noria L.
“We left Keenu with Noria for the whole day. And he loved it. She was very nice and accommodative of my timings (as it was a work day). Her loads of pics and videos about Keenu’s well being were well appreciated throughout the day. We will definitely reach out again to her for our next dog sitting need. Thank you !”
3. Jenny P.
“Jenny is such a great dog sitter! She watches our Italian greyhound puppy on a weekly basis and is so great at updating us on how he is doing, being patient when he gets anxious or nervous, and is very flexible and communicative. She is also very conscious of dog interactions and made time to have our puppy meet hers beforehand. Would definitely recommend.”
4. Isabelle H.
“Isabelle was very friendly and welcoming. Her dog Archie got along so well with my Sky. I would definitely recommend her services and let her pet sit my little pup again. Thanks so much l!”
5. Neha D.
“Neha has been caring for my dogs for five years, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better! She’s so loving and dedicated, treating my dogs like her own. They’re always happy and well taken care of with her. Neha is super reliable, easy to communicate with, and clearly loves what she does. I feel so lucky to have her in my dogs’ lives!”
6. Tom Z.
“Shadow looked to be well taken care of during his stay. Tom took him on some long walks, spent plenty of time playing with him and kept us updated with pictures. We would hire Tom again to watch Shadow.”
7. Karen P.
“Karen has watched our Luna twice and she has been wonderful. Her communication is great as she anwers texts quickly, sends a lot of photos, and shares what they are up to at the house. We are lucky to have found Karen and will continue to use her to take care of our Luna!”
8. Sayak B.
“Dax had a very nice stay over the holidays. We received updates and pictures daily so we knew he was being well taken care of. He came home a happy and healthy boy and would book again!”
9. Kim H.
“I’ve known Kim for seven years and since I have known her, Kim has always been caring and considerate, especially when it comes to watching over other peoples animals as well as her own. Kim also loves her dog Koji so much that whenever he gets sick she brings him to the vet and is extra attentive with him, she loves to take him on daily walks, and would take her dog to the dog park occasionally to play with other dogs.”
10. Denise F.
“I am very happy with the care my dog received while we were away. Denise sent lots of photos and updates. I trust that she treated my dog like her own.”
11. Emily C.
“Emily was a huge help watching Curie for the weekend, and from the many pictures she had a great time with her and her dogs! I would not hesitate to use her again if I needed a sitter!”
12. Indrani B.
“I left my Kane with Indrani and her family and their family dog buddy and Kane was in great hands with all of them!! She updated me with pictures and videos through his boarding. I rebooked her so fast and I’d do it again thank you for everything!!”
13. Raheem L.
“Raheem is warm and friendly and my boy Nippy took to him immediately. We were grateful for his availability when we had to make a last minute reservation due to travel. He was accommodating when we needed to extend Nippy’s stay. Overall I would recommend Raheem to take care of your fur babies.”
14. Mansi M.
“Scotchy enjoyed his stay with Mansi - she has a lovely garden and he enjoyed exploring with his new friend Asher. I recommend using Mansi for your dog care needs.”
15. Joanne D.
“Joanne was incredible with Peter and he loved staying with her! This was my first time leaving him for a long period of time and I was very anxious about it but Joanne was very attentive to Peter and sent me multiple updates and photos every day. I know he was in the best hands and he got a little vacation too!!”
16. Asia & John V.
“Cori had such a wonderful stay. He was clearly very excited to be back when we dropped him off. We got lots of pictures and updates, and Cori came home very happy after his stay!”
17. Yvette T.
“My pups had a great time and were well taken care of. Yvette has a great house and yard perfect for the dogs. She also sent lots of pics thru out their stay. I would definitely hire her again and recommend her.”
18. Joanna R.
“Joanna is very good with all kinds of pets, dogs, cats, birds, rodents, fish. All around very kind and patient with animals. She is very sweet and responds quickly to messages. Super reliable. Very demure. very thoughtful. very kind.”
19. Bertha C.
“Bertha and her family were amazing. She provided pictures daily and advised me how his day was going. I felt comfortable leaving my dog with her. I would definitely be using her again,”
20. Ginnette S.
“Roxy was so happy and wonderfully taken care of with Ginette ! I was sent multiple photos and videos a day with updates on how she was doing and I could tell she was having a good time!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Somerville on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $55 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 1,327 sitters provided dog boarding in Somerville. 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 Somerville dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Somerville 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 Somerville.
Rover makes it easy to find Somerville 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 1,327 dog boarding sitters in Somerville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Somerville, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 86% 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.
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