Dog Boarding in South End, Springfield, MA
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1. Heather & Norman R.

“Cannot thank them enough. It was my first time using Rover and on a short notice request- no problem. I got pictures of Alfie playing and cuddling throughout his stay which set me at ease. He also came back smelling nicer and was freshly brushed, he was so happy! I 100% recommend Heather and Norman”


2. Amy H.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our Arthur! From the start, Amy was attentive, responsible, and truly cared for our boy like her own. Arthur is adventurous and always getting into something, but she handled everything with ease and kept us updated with pictures and messages. It was clear Arthur felt comfortable and happy in her care. Highly recommend! Thank you Amy, and Mayzie!!”


3. Allison Nicole M.

“Allison was great to work with from our first contact with her – super responsive and organized. Our dog has a very specific medication schedule that Allison was able to accommodate, and we really appreciated the care she took in setting that up. We got updates while we were away, with pictures of our little guy enjoying lots of attention from the whole family! It was a great experience, and we have already booked a return stay. We would definitely recommend Allison.”


4. Sandra C.

“Sandra was wonderful to work with! She was easy to communicate with, and I knew Otis was in great hands. He came home happy and relaxed after his stay. ✨”


5. Aishea A.

“Aishea sent us updates about our dog daily along with videos and pictures. I could tell my dog and her's got along. She took him on a hike at the park by her house. I would definitely book with her again if I need to be in the area.”


6. Angie E.

“Ayla seemed to love her. Angie was in contact and sent photos everyday. I loved the pics. She was around to answer questions and responded timely. I would book with her again. Thank you so much Angie!”


7. Nikki & Britney S.

“Nikki and Britney were outstanding! They took great care of our pup and stayed in communication the whole time. This is the first time we felt good leaving our rescue pup behind. They are kind, attentive, and take the time to understand your animal. We definitely recommend them and would use them again in the future!”


8. Ana L.

“We were very pleased with the boarding services received from Ana. Biscuit is usually a little skeptical of new people at first, but was comfortable with Ana from the very beginning. We look forward to boarding with Ana again in the future.”


9. Glorymar O.

“My boys were well taken care of! We got home and they’ve been tuckered out since from all the playing they got to do. Glorymar is great about responding quickly to any messages and she sent lots of pictures. Will be using her again in the future!”




10. Steve R.


“Steve and Deb sent us pictures and updates our entire trip. They were flexible with drop off and pick up times when our plans changed. Feta will hopefully be a repeat customer!!”


11. Liane L.

“Great cat sitter! Liane accommodated us last minute, kept us updated, helped our nervous cat adjust for his first trip away from home, and made drop-off and pick-up super easy. Highly recommend!”


12. Katherine B.

“Jackson had a great time with Katherine and Sebastian! She responded quickly and is super friendly. Totally recommend her to anyone needing a sitter. Thanks Katherine!”


13. Russ & Janet W.

“I'm grateful for Russ and Janet's flexibility. Due to personal dynamics I need to change some pickup dates around and they were most accomodating.”


14. Mary C.

“Mary was wonderful! She was super communicative and sent photos of our dogs throughout the time that we were gone. They went on lots of walks we knew our dogs were well taken care of. Highly recommend!”


15. Shanagay C.

“Pepper looks like she had only the best time of her life here! I’ve never seen her so comfortable and at home with another sitter like this before.”


16. vassu k.


“Vassu took excellent care of our dog while we were away for 2 weeks! She communicated regularly and sents lots of photos. Will definitely book again when needed!”


17. Caitlin C.

“Caitlin and her family took incredible care of our dog! She has stayed with them in the past and loved the accommodations AND the TLC! Caitlin provided a few photos while we were away, which only further assured us our pet was being well taken care of! Thanks again!”


18. Ryan T.

“Our dog Jasper absolutely loves Ryan, Ali and their dog Ari, even the cat! They are super caring, loving and attentive to Jasper. We feel comfortable knowing he is in great hands! We have used them several times for boarding and daycare. They are super responsive!”


19. Yvette T.

“Yvette was great with Buddy! She sent pictures of how he was doing and ensured we knew he was in good hands. Thank you, Yvette! We will be sure to use you again!”


20. hannah b.

“Hannah is awesome! She takes the dogs out and I’m pretty sure we got her back cleaner than when we dropped off lol. And a lot more she does I’m sure than others. Thanks Hannah!”
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As of Jul 2024, 418 sitters provided dog boarding in South End. 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 South End dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in South End have an average of 16 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 South End.
Rover makes it easy to find South End 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 418 dog boarding sitters in South End on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In South End, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 93% 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.
