Dog Boarding in South Shore, Chicago, IL
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Top rated South Shore dog boarders
“Hadley had another great stay with Ashley and Pepsi! Really appreciate Ashley picking up Hadley and dropping him off, and she was so responsive and helpful as we worked to coordinate schedules.”
“Kamiah & Casius were great with my fur baby. It was my first time using a service like this and I was so nervous. Kamiah was understanding of my nerves answered all my questions. She sent daily photos and videos. She was understandable with my travel delays and when I picked my dog up she was smiling and continued to do so for the rest of the evening. There were no stress signals or behaviors from my dog and she was right back into her routine at home. Thank you for taking such great care of Macci!! Will definitely use again”
“Elizabeth is amazing! My pup stayed with her adorable family for nearly two weeks and I was never worried while I was away. She provided tons of updates and photos - she’s perfect!”
“Tonisa was great, she was always responsive and kept us up to date with pics throughout our trip. Deuce seemed to have a great time at her house. Thank you Tonisa!”
“If I could give Katie 10 stars, that’s what she would get! Exceptional service and care for my dogs. Stayed in contact with me every day with quick photos of my fur babies. I could see they were happy and well cared for. She had a very nice fenced in back yard that they were able to play with each other in. Honestly, I think my dogs may be wanting me to go on another vacation soon! 😁”
“Dwight was incredible! He and his dogs, his home, and his yard made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog under his care for a week. He was very responsive, pleasant, kept me up to date, and sent pictures. It's great to have someone reliable and good with dogs in the neighborhood! I highly recommend him, and will definitely contact him for future dog sitting.”
“This was my first time using Rover and also the first time leaving my dog Bentley with someone outside of family, so I was a little nervous at first. But Tamara was amazing! She made me feel completely at ease. She kept me updated with pictures of Bentley looking happy, relaxed, and right at home . and that made me so happy in return. You can tell she truly cares. I’m grateful for the peace of mind she gave me, and I’ll definitely book with her again. Thank you, Tamara, for taking such great care of my Bentley!”
“"Brandon is an excellent and reliable dog sitter. He provided exceptional care for my dog, Cookie, ensuring she was happy and well-tended to. I highly recommend his services for anyone looking for dependable pet care!"”
“Fantastic person, fanstastic services. This was my first time leaving my pup with someone, Beverly made it a very smooth, calming process by responding quickly and providing updates with pictures. Her house is nice and spacious with a huge yard for active pups. I will be using her in the future for sure.”
“I’m more thank pleased with care Ashley & family provided my beloved grandpuppy?. Her response time to any of my questions were immediate. She provided me with Chase interacting with her family. I would highly recommend her and I will definitely be a returning client”
“OMG she was wonderful. Her space was nice and clean she checked in everyday with me I was running late she assured me it was ok my dog went on play dates and much more. I would definitely be using her every time.”
“Linde and her boys took great care of Nala while we were gone for 5 days. They treated her like their own, sharing homemade food and treats after checking with me that it was ok. They sent pix and reports to let me know how things were going. They took Nala on walks and made sure she always had company at home. I'd 10/10 recommend Linde and her family and will for sure ask them to look after Nala next time we go out of town.”
“Lisette was awesome! I always felt confident that my pup was in good hands and she was great with communication & updates. She was also accommodating with pickup & dropoff times, which was a plus. Would definitely love to have Jax stay with her again! Thanks, Lisette 😌”
“We had a wonderful experience with Katrina! Our dog instantly felt comfortable and happy around her, and it was clear from the start that she genuinely loves and understands animals. She was responsible, communicative, and always kept us updated with photos and messages, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. We came home to a relaxed and well-cared-for pup. Highly recommended — we will definitely reach out again in the future”
“Yeju was great!! She gave an update each day with pictures and took my pup on plenty of walks. She even baked some dog treats to share when picking up. 10/10 would book again!”
“Kyle and Ben were great! Our dog loves them and seems to have had a great time with their dogs and cats. Kyle and Ben board many dogs in our neighborhood and everyone has great things to say about them. It was relief to know our dog was in a home environment with nice, trustworthy people.”
“Ra'eesa took great care of my dog. She provided photos, videos and updates of him enjoying walks and the dog park. I am so glad we found her on rover and plan to become a repeat client.”
“Ashley went above & beyond watching my dog, Pippa. She was so attentive, communicative, personable, and a joy to talk to. I would highly suggest her to watch your fur baby! Thank you Ashley!!!”
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Bola A.Star Sitter
“Bola was fantastic! She sent plenty of pics and videos. We could tell that our baby girl was getting plenty of love and attention. Highly recommend!”
Ashley R.
“Hadley had another great stay with Ashley and Pepsi! Really appreciate Ashley picking up Hadley and dropping him off, and she was so responsive and helpful as we worked to coordinate schedules.”
Kamiah & Casius D.Star Sitter
“Kamiah & Casius were great with my fur baby. It was my first time using a service like this and I was so nervous. Kamiah was understanding of my nerves answered all my questions. She sent daily photos and videos. She was understandable with my travel delays and when I picked my dog up she was smiling and continued to do so for the rest of the evening. There were no stress signals or behaviors from my dog and she was right back into her routine at home. Thank you for taking such great care of Macci!! Will definitely use again”
E K.
“Elizabeth is amazing! My pup stayed with her adorable family for nearly two weeks and I was never worried while I was away. She provided tons of updates and photos - she’s perfect!”
Tonisa J.
“Tonisa was great, she was always responsive and kept us up to date with pics throughout our trip. Deuce seemed to have a great time at her house. Thank you Tonisa!”
Katherine C.Star Sitter
“If I could give Katie 10 stars, that’s what she would get! Exceptional service and care for my dogs. Stayed in contact with me every day with quick photos of my fur babies. I could see they were happy and well cared for. She had a very nice fenced in back yard that they were able to play with each other in. Honestly, I think my dogs may be wanting me to go on another vacation soon! 😁”
Dwight C.Star Sitter
“Dwight was incredible! He and his dogs, his home, and his yard made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog under his care for a week. He was very responsive, pleasant, kept me up to date, and sent pictures. It's great to have someone reliable and good with dogs in the neighborhood! I highly recommend him, and will definitely contact him for future dog sitting.”
Tamara J.Star Sitter
“This was my first time using Rover and also the first time leaving my dog Bentley with someone outside of family, so I was a little nervous at first. But Tamara was amazing! She made me feel completely at ease. She kept me updated with pictures of Bentley looking happy, relaxed, and right at home . and that made me so happy in return. You can tell she truly cares. I’m grateful for the peace of mind she gave me, and I’ll definitely book with her again. Thank you, Tamara, for taking such great care of my Bentley!”
Brandon E.
“"Brandon is an excellent and reliable dog sitter. He provided exceptional care for my dog, Cookie, ensuring she was happy and well-tended to. I highly recommend his services for anyone looking for dependable pet care!"”
Beverly B.Star Sitter
“Fantastic person, fanstastic services. This was my first time leaving my pup with someone, Beverly made it a very smooth, calming process by responding quickly and providing updates with pictures. Her house is nice and spacious with a huge yard for active pups. I will be using her in the future for sure.”
Emily S.Star Sitter
“Emily was amazing - accommodating, on time, and so sweet to send photos throughout the day while I was at work. Would 100% book again - thank you Emily!”
Ashley B.Star Sitter
“I’m more thank pleased with care Ashley & family provided my beloved grandpuppy?. Her response time to any of my questions were immediate. She provided me with Chase interacting with her family. I would highly recommend her and I will definitely be a returning client”
Daphnay S.Star Sitter
“OMG she was wonderful. Her space was nice and clean she checked in everyday with me I was running late she assured me it was ok my dog went on play dates and much more. I would definitely be using her every time.”
Linde L.Star Sitter
“Linde and her boys took great care of Nala while we were gone for 5 days. They treated her like their own, sharing homemade food and treats after checking with me that it was ok. They sent pix and reports to let me know how things were going. They took Nala on walks and made sure she always had company at home. I'd 10/10 recommend Linde and her family and will for sure ask them to look after Nala next time we go out of town.”
Lisette S.Star Sitter
“Lisette was awesome! I always felt confident that my pup was in good hands and she was great with communication & updates. She was also accommodating with pickup & dropoff times, which was a plus. Would definitely love to have Jax stay with her again! Thanks, Lisette 😌”
Hua “Katrina” F.Star Sitter
“We had a wonderful experience with Katrina! Our dog instantly felt comfortable and happy around her, and it was clear from the start that she genuinely loves and understands animals. She was responsible, communicative, and always kept us updated with photos and messages, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. We came home to a relaxed and well-cared-for pup. Highly recommended — we will definitely reach out again in the future”
Yeju K.
“Yeju was great!! She gave an update each day with pictures and took my pup on plenty of walks. She even baked some dog treats to share when picking up. 10/10 would book again!”
Kyle H.
“Kyle and Ben were great! Our dog loves them and seems to have had a great time with their dogs and cats. Kyle and Ben board many dogs in our neighborhood and everyone has great things to say about them. It was relief to know our dog was in a home environment with nice, trustworthy people.”
Ra'eesa S.
“Ra'eesa took great care of my dog. She provided photos, videos and updates of him enjoying walks and the dog park. I am so glad we found her on rover and plan to become a repeat client.”
Ashley M.Star Sitter
“Ashley went above & beyond watching my dog, Pippa. She was so attentive, communicative, personable, and a joy to talk to. I would highly suggest her to watch your fur baby! Thank you Ashley!!!”
South Shore dog parents share their Rover experiences
Kamiah & Casius were great with my fur baby. It was my first time using a service like this and I was so nervous. Kamiah was understanding of my nerves answered all my questions. She sent daily photos and videos. She was understandable with my travel delays and when I picked my dog up she was smiling and continued to do so for the rest of the evening. There were no stress signals or behaviors from my dog and she was right back into her routine at home. Thank you for taking such great care of Macci!! Will definitely use again
Tiffany was amazing! My first time boarding and she did an amazing job all while easing my fears. Tiffany provided up to date pictures and took care of my baby as if he was her own. Book with Tiffany you will not be disappointed. For the price and care! I will always boom with Tiffany! Thank you!!!
Dwight was great! He looked after my two pups while I was away on a family vacation. I could tell that he took the time to get to know both of them and treated them like extended family. He sent picture updates and was flexible with the drop off time. Next time I have to go out of town, I’m def booking with Dwight!
If you are seeking a great sitter or dog walker, look no further! Dashawn is an amazing sitter and genuinely like animals. He is very communicative, would send me updates and was more than happy to accommodate my special requests. It was my first time leaving my pooch with a non family member and I wouldn't hesitate to use Shawn again!
Destine was able to watch Louie on short notice and flexible to make the situation work. Lou has needed daily cleaning of his cheek where an abscess was drained and Destine was very attentive with this. She took him on walks, gave some of his favorite treats, and overall made sure he was comfy and happy the best she could.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Only Rover provides comprehensive South Shore dog boarding options that meet your dog's unique needs. Anxious or special needs dogs who prefer a 1:1 environment are a good fit for in-home dog boarding, while energetic pups who benefit from socialization and activity are a good fit for dog boarding facilities.
Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in South Shore.
Rover makes it easy to find South Shore 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
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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