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Sitter Profile Image: Muriel H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

Muriel took amazing care of our cat Zim! She sent us picture updates every single day. Highly recommend her (and her daughter) for pet sitting services!

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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
WESTBROOK, ME, 04092

Kara was wonderful! Her pup Turtle is so sweet and did so well with Murphy! She provided timely updates and plenty of walks! We will definitely reach out again!

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

Alex was fantastic with my older German Shepherd, Raven. I left her in his care while I was at a race and had complete peace of mind she was in good hands. Thank you so much.

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$30
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10 years of experience
East Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

About: I have cared for dogs throughout my life including my own, my family, and friends. The dogs have ranged from puppies to older adults with boarding in my home and their own. I live on the first floor of my building and there are no steps for senior dogs to have to worry about. While I do work as a teacher full time, my weekends are very open to care for dogs. I typically take a walk one to two times a day on my own through the neighborhood so adding a dog companion along would be very easy. We also have a cat who loves dogs with many dog toys of her own that she can share! I have a one bedroom apartment with no stairs so it is easily accessible for dogs of all mobility ranges and ages and I can keep an eye on them throughout the day. While we do not have a fenced in yard, we do have access to a field next door at an elementary school and neighborhoods to walk in with little car traffic.

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Annie G.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
138 reviews
44 repeat clients
30 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Annie was awesome! Lots of pictures and snuggles for our golden retriever!! She even introduced him to her bird, Francis, who captivated Rigby. Will absolutely book with Annie again.

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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
24 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103

Samantha is the best! She asked lots of questions when we met, listened to our suggestions and concerns and happily sat with Mia for a couple of hours to get acquainted while we went out to lunch. Mia settled in with no problems and Samantha gave us updates and pictures at least twice a day. She went out of her way to make drop off and pickup easy. Mia enjoyed lots of walks, adventures and attention during her stay and we were able to enjoy our vacation confident that she was receiving good care. It was a bonus that she lives right down the street so Mia was able to stay in her own neighborhood. I give Samantha ten stars.

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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
15 years of experience
Rosemont, Portland, ME, 04102

James took wonderful care of our dog Maya over a five day long weekend. He has a backyard with a deck and when I arrived to pick her up, she greeted me but went back to her spot on the deck and would have been happy to stay, I think! James sent a photo and video when I texted to see how she was doing and that was reassuring. We have another weekend away scheduled in the next couple of months and plan to ask James to take care of her then, so I would recommend him highly. He has a super friendly dog and she was good company for Maya.

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Grace saved us with a last minute stay for our corgi! She was super communicative with updates and sending us photos of Rooney! And Rooney had a great time with her dog as well. We’ll definitely use grace again if we find ourselves in Portland!

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Ryan O.
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$63
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15 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

About: I’ve grown up in the outdoors and with a love of taking care of animals. I have always been relied on as someone who can be called on to help take care of a furry friend. While I can’t get a dog of my own right now, I love having animals around to spend time with and join me on my day to day experiences and outdoor adventures. Currently working hybrid remote from home that allows me lots of freedom in my schedule. Depending on the animal, I would move my work around their needs. I can offer frequent walks and check-ins. When working remotely, they will be with me at all times. When in office, there may be times that they will be alone for up to 4 hours. Depending on the animals/owners needs I can be flexible to training schedules if that is something they would like support with.

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Lucero & Ikenna P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04102

This was Maizy’s second visit with Dill, Ike and Lucy. It’s obvious they love dogs! Their yard makes it easy for Maizy to go out. She was up early going for walks. The pictures we received showed how happy Maizy was on her vacation! Thanks guys!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amie T.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Westbrook, ME, 04092

My pup Pearl had a great time with Amie and her two dogs. She came home happy, well taken care of and tired : ) I will book with her again 100%!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsay W.
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Lindsay W.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

Lindsay did such a great job with our pug, Chloe. She sent photos, played with her, took her for long walks. When we picked Chloe up - she was perfectly calm and clearly felt comfortable and lived with Lindsay.

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Alexandra D.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Alexandra did a great job watching my dog, Beanie. Beanie can take some time to warm up, but I could tell how comfortable she was when I went to pick her up - she acted like she didn’t want to leave! I also appreciated Alexandra’s updates and prompt responses. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a dog sitter in the area!

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Sitter Profile Image: Celine G.
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Celine G.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Oakdale, Portland, ME, 04102

Celine was 10 out of 10 fantastic for our dog’s weekend sleepover. She is a kind and caring person who makes sure both you and your dog are comfortable. I received many photos a day and I knew my dog was safe, happy, and enjoying his weekend with her. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend Celine!

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Rachel T.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Riverton, Portland, ME, 04103

Hank and his mom Rachel were such a blast for our dog Bode to stay with. He had a great week of playtime, couch time, and what looked like hours of dog parkour. We will absolutely be sending Bode back.

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria Z.
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Victoria Z.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Marley had an amazing stay with Victoria and Brent. She is a 9-month old puppy and it was her first time away from our family. They were so loving and ensured Marley was loved and well taken care of while boarded. We received pictures almost daily of Marley and could see how well she was doing. Victoria frequently walked her with her mother’s and brother’s dogs, and Marley enjoyed the socialization and making new “friends.” We were reassured that Marley was in excellent care while we were out of town and we will certainly board with Victoria again. Highly recommended!

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$48
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4.9 out of 5 stars
473 reviews
237 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04038

My husband and I left our girl River with Heidi for an extended stay while we were away for our honeymoon. I was very worried about leaving her for over a week but Heidi did a phenomenal job. We got regular videos of our girl having the best time. She came home happy and tired. Communication with Heidi was frequent and easy. I was so so relieved at how successful this stay was and will certainly bring her back for another visit.

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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
245 reviews
95 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Gorham, ME, 04093

Could not recommend Christina more highly. She was incredibly responsive and communicative and treated my dog like her own. I will absolutely look to Christina for future stays.

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Karen & Steve B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
41 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Scarborough, ME, 04074

Karen and Steve looked after Millie, our rather nervous 1 1/2 year old miniature cockapoo, during her first ever extended stay away from home. She overlapped with a sweet older dog which apparently went well for all. Karen sent daily photos from the beach, out for walks, on shopping trips and snuggling on the couch - which were reassuring for us especially as the temperatures were insanely cold. A health problem while we were away meant that we needed to extend our trip by four days - and luckily Karen was able to accommodate Millie for that additional time - which she did very graciously. Millie spent the extra days alongside a second (tiny!) friend. We appreciated Karen and Steve's frequent communication, flexibility and sensitivity to Millie's needs and plan to return in the future!

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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
55 years of experience
Yarmouth, ME, 04096

Kymberly and Robert are excellent dog sitters. We felt absolutely confident and comfortable that our dog was in good hands from the moment we dropped her off with Kymberly and Robert. They posted regular updates and were attentive in every way. It’s clear that they have a love of dogs and shared that love with our pup. I highly recommend them for your dog needs!

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Justin was fantastic! He was able to take my pup on short notice and did an amazing job. My dog had 5 different daily medications and Justin handled it with amazing care and communication. Highly recommend Justin for your next Rover!

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Isaac I.
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Carly is awesome! This was my first time using Rover and she made sure I felt incredibly comfortable leaving my dog with her. She made sure to check-in while I was away and provide updates. She will be my go-to sitter for sure!

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Zach S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was fantastic with my older German Shepherd, Raven. I left her in his care while I was at a race and had complete peace of mind she was in good hands. Thank you so much.

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Millie R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claudia and Jason (Ilan) were amazing with our pup! He has some anxiety about new people and places and they moved at his pace. It’s obvious that they have a lot of experience working with dogs and genuinely care about them! They always made sure he was comfortable, happy, and had enough exercise. They sent lots of adorable photos and updates and quickly assured us that he was in the best hands while we were away. We will definitely reach out to them for future dog sitting!!

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Shea T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

John is amazing. Our little Arlo is afraid of everyone (except John) He almost didn’t want to come home with us. He took such good care of him. He will always be my go-to. One thing, your pup may be lackluster the next day from the exercise he got and missing John.

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Lore Z.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace saved us with a last minute stay for our corgi! She was super communicative with updates and sending us photos of Rooney! And Rooney had a great time with her dog as well. We’ll definitely use grace again if we find ourselves in Portland!

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Jessa P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had an incredible experience with Thomas and Scott . They accepted our last minute request and were immediately willing to sit , Juno . They are truly animal lovers . We will definetely book Juno again !

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Adriana R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Josh was an incredible dog watcher for Whistler. He went above and beyond, including taking her to our wedding so that she could be our ring bearer. He also took her to the lake and she had an absolute blast with his other two dogs. He was attentive, loving, and sent us pictures all the time of her adventure with Josh!

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Madelene A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Celine was 10 out of 10 fantastic for our dog’s weekend sleepover. She is a kind and caring person who makes sure both you and your dog are comfortable. I received many photos a day and I knew my dog was safe, happy, and enjoying his weekend with her. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend Celine!

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Lex S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was awesome! I needed a super last minute dog sitter over 4th of July weekend and she was so sweet and quick to reply. It was my first time leaving my dog with a stranger but she really put my mind at ease and continued to send me picture and text updates throughout the duration. I signed up for her to stay in my home and she left everything clean and tidy and my dog was well taken care of. Will be requesting her going forward! Thank you Brittany!

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Jamie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill was so good with my dog Louie. She kept me up to date on how he was doing, with photos and some funny videos. She was flexible as best she could be about drop off and pick up. She was very conscious of Louie’s safety and health, taking excellent care of him. Louie loved her and felt right at home. I will definitely leave my dog with her again. Thank you, Jill

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Jackie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gwen was very accommodating to us for a last minute request and flexible with my dog needs! She was great.

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Jillian Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful, kind and considerate people. Grateful my guy was well taken care of. Nice home and appreciate their skill with my dog. Thank you

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PAUL P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bee had such a fun time staying with Emmy and Banjo! Emmy sent me daily picture updates, was super responsive and accommodating to changes in my schedule. Bee is a high energy dog and Emmy fulfilled her exercise needs every day, getting her outside to do all of her favorite things. Bee will be excited to visit Emmy and Banjo again the next time I need a sitter!

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Arielle G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christine took such wonderful care of my dog Gracie! She sent regular updates and photos, and I could tell Gracie was happy and herself while with Christine and her family. Thank you, Christine!

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Kari O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cassandra was great with our dog. She was easy to communicate with and sent updates to let us know how Ted was doing. Ted came home happy! Highly recommend!

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cbp231
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leon had a great time with Viva! He came home happy and tired :) viva definitely knows how to build relationships with dogs and also their humans! She sent fabulous pictures of Leon clearly happy and relaxed. I can’t thank her enough! Also communication was clear easy and accurate.

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Emily H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time using Rover and Jake was great. Easy, great communication and felt our dog was in good hands. Thank you.

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Jeffrey C.
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Harrison took wonderful care of my dog Gracie! He was communicative and provided photos and updates. Would absolutely book with him again.

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Kari O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace took such great care of Chloe! She took her on wonderful walks, played with her and sent adorable photos and videos while we were away. Chloe warmed up to her quickly. We highly recommend Grace!

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Katharine O.
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The average cost for Pet Boarding in South Portland on Rover is $68.82 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 307 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in South Portland. About 96% of South Portland sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in ME ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

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