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Vania H.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“My family went out of town for Easter, and I was a bit nervous about my 1st time using Rover. However, Vania's kindness, competence, and daily "pup-dates" put me at ease. She is an excellent communicator, thoughtful, and we will definitely be using her in the future! If you need someone to trust with your fur-babies, look no further! Thanks again, Vania!”

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Megan M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“She was fantastic! It was so nice knowing someone was caring for our dogs the way we would if we were home. Very communicative and loved receiving pictures of our dogs. Highly recommend!”

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Jamie K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“Jamie and her kiddos welcomed Brodi in with open arms! They treated him like family, giving him all the play time and snuggles a boy could ask for! He even got spoiled with a car ride, field trip to Lowe’s, nightly energetic play time and sleeping in their bed like at home. I am soooo thankful to have someone I trust take care of my baby while I’m gone. Gives me so much peace of mind. Jamie is such a sweetheart and sent updates as well. Highly recommend!!”

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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“Jessica was absolutely amazing with Dudley. He was happy and playful during his stay and I really appreciated the care Jessica gave him. I will booking with Jessica again!”

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Shanae R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA, 23669

“Shanae did amazing with Yuki. This was my first time trying Rover and she made it an easy experience. Yuki absolutely loved his stay and will be back (he even left his bed at her house). Yuki loved running around her huge fenced in backyard with her dog and now his friend, Ash. She treated Yuki as if he were her own and for that I couldn't recommend her more!”

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Amanda B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“Amanda was amazing with our baby girl!! Amanda provided pictures and updates which were so amazing!! It’s our second time using this App, and she made the process so easy!! Amanda’s home is clean and there she did not have a lot of dogs!! Amanda truly cares about pets and it shows!! Thank you Amanda you are the best!!! I will ask Amanda to baby sit COCO anytime!! My dog is spoiled and she is spoiled even at Amanda’s home! 🥰”

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Kimberly K.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
9 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Western Branch South, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23321

“Kimberly made us feel so at ease while she kept our dog. She was so happy to have him which made us feel comfortable and stoked for him to be with her for the weekend!”

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Lauren H.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
14 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

“Lauren and her wonderful family are the very best sitters and genuinely love dogs. This is Ollie's second time visiting, and I know he's happy and loved; he always has a blast playing with Lauren's dog, Milo. Thank you!”

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Amber & Dane C.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 128 reviews
39 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23502

“Amber and Dane took excellent care of my Bruno. They were very understanding of my dogs needs. Bruno was so tuckered out, he slept the whole way home.”

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Anastasia B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23701

“Anastasia did a great job with our girls! Her backyard was big and specious, giving our high energy girls space to play! She sent updates daily and was very accommodating for our last-minute booking!”

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Julianne J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greenbrier West, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

“Julianne provided an extraordinary care for Molly while we were away. She was constantly updating us on how Molly’s day was going. She is loving, warm, and welcoming. We will definitely book her again and would recommend her to care for fur babies.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Martina F.
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Martina F.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 76 reviews
35 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23509

“She did an amazing job caring for our dogs! She also made sure we stayed updated with lots of pictures! We will definitely be booking with her again.”

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Beverly R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
24 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Greenbrier West, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

“Beverly was great with my baby while I was away for a week. Received many pictures and videos everyday and bathed her so she could come home clean 😁!”

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Eric C.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 135 reviews
51 repeat clients
20 years of experience
moyock, NC, 27958

“Gus was so happy and obviously well taken care of when we picked him up. After a previous boarding that was terrible (facility setting) we were nervous about leaving him again. But we’re so pleased with Eric! Thank you for taking such excellent care of our buddy!”

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Michael P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
27 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23437

“My dogs did great with Michael while I was gone, I didn’t have to worry about them at all and I received regular updates. I will definitely use Michael again!”

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Robert B.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Suffolk, VA, 23434

“I had a wonderful experience with this dog sitter Right Robert! He took amazing care of my dog and treated onyx like family. I received regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave me us much peace of mind while I was away. My dog came home happy, well cared for, and clearly loved. I truly appreciate their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend Robert to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter, and I’ll definitely be booking with him again!”

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Aurelie Claudie B.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 172 reviews
38 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23503

“Aurelia was amazing with our girl! She was so wonderful and took such incredible care of our pup while we were out of town for Christmas. Even when our pup got herself in a bit of trouble, Aurelia was gracious and caring. We got pictures and reports throughout, and our dog was as happy as could be! We are so grateful for the care Aurelie and her family gave our dog!”

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Gail M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

“Gail was such a blessing to us for watching Maverick. Her communication was some of the best we've seen on Rover. She sent us pictures and updates daily. Even a goodnight picture of our pup! Will rebook for sure without question.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Janel G.
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Janel G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 459 reviews
229 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Newportnews, VA, 23605

“Janel G was absolutely amazing! She sent daily pictures of my dog while he was in her care. It was a last minute booking and I will definitely be utilizing her services during our next trip. Thank you, Sereen”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher C.
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Christopher C.
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23505

“Had a great experience! We booked within a week of our trip and were able to do a meet and greet beforehand. We received pictures and updates while we were away, and the flexible pickup and drop-off times made everything so easy. Would definitely book again!”

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Virginia Z.
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Obie was well taken care of. Pictures were sent during his stay to show him calm and relaxed and also outside.

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Joyce D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She took great care of Kobe! I really appreciated the pictures and updates, and being able to see where he would be staying helped me feel comfortable. He seemed happy when we picked him up and settled right back in at home. I would definitely recommend her and would happily book with her again!

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Shatima B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shawn and his family were incredibly responsible and caring while I was away. They kept me updated and informed about my dog’s well-being. I highly recommend them as a great host and will definitely use their services again.

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Walton B.
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Nathan and Alexandria are the best.. they are the only ones i trust to not only sit but love Star like their own. Can't thank them enough!!!!

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Evangelina J.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in South Suffolk is $35 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $30 and $56 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 985 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across South Suffolk. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

95% of sitters in South Suffolk can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their South Suffolk home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your South Suffolk.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in South Suffolk. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your South Suffolk sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

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 VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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