Dog Boarding in South Dartmouth
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“Ruby was wonderful with our dog, Moose. We were able to leave town and not worry about him. She also sent us some great photos and videos of Moose playing with other dogs in her care. I highly recommend her!”
“Amanda’s love for animals, attention to detail, and excellent communication gave me peace of mind while out of the Country. I knew Camden was safe and very comfortable. I particularly appreciated the enrichment time and daily updates with photos.”
“Shannon and Louise are warm, adoring hosts! We received frequent updates/pictures showing our boy having a great time playing with his new friend, Keegan. We will be repeat customers, for sure!”
“Tara was excellent. She was responsive, and flexible when I had unpredictable travel plans. She took great care of my girl and I could tell she was happy when I picked her up. I would recommend her to anyone.”
“This was Gertie's first overnight stay and she was in great hands! I loved getting the picture updates, Gertie has high anxiety and they were very accommodating. Would definitely book again”
“This was my first time using a pet sitter other than my family so I was very nervous. Geof was very patient and caring. I received daily updates and my girls had a wonderful time!! Nice pet friendly home with large fenced in backyard that Pickle and Millie enjoyed. I couldn’t have asked for better. I definitely would feel comfortable using Geof again next time.”
“Kathy was amazing with my dog Penny!!! Penny is a 1yr old Jack russell mix and has lots of energy, but Kathy played with her, went for walks and gave Penny lots of snuggles! Kathy was professional, caring, responsible and made me feel 100% comfortable leaving my dog with her. She sent pictures throughout the boarding process along with updates of how Penny was doing. I can’t wait to rebook with her & highly recommend her! 🐶😊”
“We came to Newport for a 2day trip, and did not pre arrange any dog sitters. We reached out to Kyoka & John, and they replied immediately. They came to pick up our dog Ginger with their puppy. We immediately knew that Ginger was in safe hands. Kyoka is extremely accommodating, caring and sweet. She sent us many photos and updates. Ginger looks so happy and clean when we got him back. Highly recommend Kyoka & John!!”
“Mike and Kelly are truly dog people! Our energetic Vizsla, Cruiser, was welcomed by their GSP's and they all had great fun running and chasing in the large, totally fenced back yard. We received photos of Cruiser relaxing on their couch. Hard to imagine a better boarding arrangement. Their flexibility on schedule changes was most appreciated. We were totally impressed and will never hesitate to use their services again.”
“Taylor was great. She was very flexible with us, responded quickly, and was so helpful! She was great at drop off and made us feel very comfortable, and continued that throughout the stay with lots of pictures and messages!”
“Kimberly watched my two 100 lb++ bullmastiffs for 10 days. She sent us updates and pictures daily. She was extremely professional leading up to the sitting and throughout. It is clear that her passion for pups is strong and I would 100% use her again to watch them. Thank you for everything Kimberly!”
“We boarded our dog with Rebekah for two nights. Everything went great. She was super easy to work with and our dog seemed very happy. I'd definitely recommend Rebekah”
“Austin was so great with our dog. At first I was hesitant about leaving her with anyone as it was her first time out with someone we didn't know. Austin helped reassure us she would be just fine. He kept updating me how she was adjusting and sending pictures. She looked so happy her night there and was even hesitant to leave when I came to pick her up the following morning. I can tell she had a blast and we will be definitely using Austin in the future. I recommend for anyone looking to use a reliable sitter for your pup.”
“Savannah has been great. She has been very communicative, easy to work with, and my dog Diego loved her so much, he didn’t bother saying bye when I dropped him off.”
“Fantastic dog sitter! She is compassionate and takes fantastic care of your pet. My dog was happy and comfortable the entire time she was away and the level of care is even better than a professional facility. She even sends daily pictures and videos and that is great when missing your pup. Next time I need to leave my dog I will definitely be sending her back over Nathalias!!”
About: Pet CPR and first aid certified. Pet owner for 35 years. Experience with dogs, cats, small animals, lizards puppies and seniors including dispensing of medication. I’m retired and have a flexible schedule. I have a car to pick up and drop off to Fairhaven and neighboring towns and can make trips for pee breaks. My home is pet friendly with a fenced backyard for safe outdoor play and a finished basement to separate pets if needed. I’m also available for overnights in your home. Every animal in my care receives plenty of TLC, attention and compassion tailored to their individual needs
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Ruby S.
“Ruby was wonderful with our dog, Moose. We were able to leave town and not worry about him. She also sent us some great photos and videos of Moose playing with other dogs in her care. I highly recommend her!”
Amanda S.Star Sitter
“Amanda’s love for animals, attention to detail, and excellent communication gave me peace of mind while out of the Country. I knew Camden was safe and very comfortable. I particularly appreciated the enrichment time and daily updates with photos.”
Shannon P.
“Shannon and Louise are warm, adoring hosts! We received frequent updates/pictures showing our boy having a great time playing with his new friend, Keegan. We will be repeat customers, for sure!”
Tara S.Star Sitter
“Tara was excellent. She was responsive, and flexible when I had unpredictable travel plans. She took great care of my girl and I could tell she was happy when I picked her up. I would recommend her to anyone.”
Julia & Bryan M.
Star Sitter
“Excellent! They treated our Lewiee great and sent pictures and checked in with us while we were away. We are looking forward to using them again!”
Shannon H.
“This was Gertie's first overnight stay and she was in great hands! I loved getting the picture updates, Gertie has high anxiety and they were very accommodating. Would definitely book again”
Geoffrey R.Star Sitter
“This was my first time using a pet sitter other than my family so I was very nervous. Geof was very patient and caring. I received daily updates and my girls had a wonderful time!! Nice pet friendly home with large fenced in backyard that Pickle and Millie enjoyed. I couldn’t have asked for better. I definitely would feel comfortable using Geof again next time.”
Kathleen W.Star Sitter
“Kathy was amazing with my dog Penny!!! Penny is a 1yr old Jack russell mix and has lots of energy, but Kathy played with her, went for walks and gave Penny lots of snuggles! Kathy was professional, caring, responsible and made me feel 100% comfortable leaving my dog with her. She sent pictures throughout the boarding process along with updates of how Penny was doing. I can’t wait to rebook with her & highly recommend her! 🐶😊”
Kyoka & John S.
“We came to Newport for a 2day trip, and did not pre arrange any dog sitters. We reached out to Kyoka & John, and they replied immediately. They came to pick up our dog Ginger with their puppy. We immediately knew that Ginger was in safe hands. Kyoka is extremely accommodating, caring and sweet. She sent us many photos and updates. Ginger looks so happy and clean when we got him back. Highly recommend Kyoka & John!!”
Mike L.
“Mike and Kelly are truly dog people! Our energetic Vizsla, Cruiser, was welcomed by their GSP's and they all had great fun running and chasing in the large, totally fenced back yard. We received photos of Cruiser relaxing on their couch. Hard to imagine a better boarding arrangement. Their flexibility on schedule changes was most appreciated. We were totally impressed and will never hesitate to use their services again.”
Taylor C.Star Sitter
“Taylor was great. She was very flexible with us, responded quickly, and was so helpful! She was great at drop off and made us feel very comfortable, and continued that throughout the stay with lots of pictures and messages!”
Kimberly J.Star Sitter
“Kimberly watched my two 100 lb++ bullmastiffs for 10 days. She sent us updates and pictures daily. She was extremely professional leading up to the sitting and throughout. It is clear that her passion for pups is strong and I would 100% use her again to watch them. Thank you for everything Kimberly!”
Melissa G.
“Melissa took great care of our dog while we were away for a wedding! Easy to communicate with, sent regular pictures and updates, and our pup came home nice and tired from all the fun!”
Rebekah C.
“We boarded our dog with Rebekah for two nights. Everything went great. She was super easy to work with and our dog seemed very happy. I'd definitely recommend Rebekah”
Austin C.
“Austin was so great with our dog. At first I was hesitant about leaving her with anyone as it was her first time out with someone we didn't know. Austin helped reassure us she would be just fine. He kept updating me how she was adjusting and sending pictures. She looked so happy her night there and was even hesitant to leave when I came to pick her up the following morning. I can tell she had a blast and we will be definitely using Austin in the future. I recommend for anyone looking to use a reliable sitter for your pup.”
Renee D.
“Would highly recommend, treated loki as her own and sent update pictures daily!”
savanna s.Star Sitter
“Savannah has been great. She has been very communicative, easy to work with, and my dog Diego loved her so much, he didn’t bother saying bye when I dropped him off.”
Nathalia P.
“Fantastic dog sitter! She is compassionate and takes fantastic care of your pet. My dog was happy and comfortable the entire time she was away and the level of care is even better than a professional facility. She even sends daily pictures and videos and that is great when missing your pup. Next time I need to leave my dog I will definitely be sending her back over Nathalias!!”
Erin & Kate C.
“They were great with my special needs dog! The indoor and outdoor space for dogs is wonderful and they took excellent care of him. Would recommend!”
Kellie R.
“I don’t know of any person who is more of a pet person than Kellie! She will love your fur baby like no other! She understands that each pet is unique and special. My two dogs absolutely adore her and I am always at ease knowing she is with them.”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in South Dartmouth is $60 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $420. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most South Dartmouth dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $73 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 257 sitters provided dog boarding in South Dartmouth. 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, 90% of South Dartmouth dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in South Dartmouth have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 South Dartmouth.
Rover makes it easy to find South Dartmouth 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 257 dog boarding sitters in South Dartmouth on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In South Dartmouth, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 92% 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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