Dog Boarding In South West Hartford, CT
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“Zoe did a really wonderful job caring for my dog Dulcie. Dulcie has a trauma history and is anxious and a bit unpredictable. Zoe was amazing with her and helped her feel safe and secure. It was Dulcie’s first time at a sitter’s and I was so thrilled it went so well. Zoe sent photos and updates, and I could not be more impressed and grateful. Zoe is amazing!”
“Sean and Jill were great! They helped me very last minute and although I have a semi aggressive dog, they were very welcoming and not discouraged at all. Their house is perfect for dogs as they have a small doggy door. My dog followed Sean right into his house upon seeing him outside so he must have felt a good vibe haha. They also responded very quickly to messages and offered to feed him the same food they feed their dogs. Would 100% recommend them!!!”
“Tiffani was amazing with our mini Aussie Ollie. He was able to play with her dog, kids and definitely enjoyed himself. He was smiling and so happy when we picked him up. We were able to enjoy the wedding we were attending knowing he was in great hands with Tiffani. Thank you Tiffani, we really appreciate it!”
“I couldn't have asked for better people to take care of my Rosie! Alan and Luis made me feel comfortable in leaving my dog with them for a short stay and sent me picture updates daily. Thank you for treating Rosie as one of your own!”
“Kathryn and Jeremy took excellent care of our dog Max while we were away for a week. From our first meeting with them, it was clear that they had experience taking care of dogs and were very understanding and knowledgable about our dogs unique care needs. We felt so comfortable leaving Max with them and when we picked him up it was clear he LOVED his time there and can't wait to see them again! Thank you Kathryn and Jeremy for taking such great care of Max!”
“Triba was great! Super responsive, gave lots of attention to my cat, and took great care of him. She was also flexible with dates. Would definitely hire her again.”
“We are so grateful for the amazing care you gave our dog! From the very beginning, Careen were kind, reliable, and attentive to every detail. It gave us great peace of mind knowing our dog was in such loving hands. We could tell our dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the stay. Thank you for treating our pet like family — we highly recommend your dog care service to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and compassionate!”
“We are so grateful for Christle! She went above and beyond taking care of Scooby and kept us updated throughout his stay. When our flight was delayed, she was incredibly kind and flexible about extending his stay. It’s such a relief knowing Scooby is in such loving hands. We’ll absolutely be booking with her again!”
“Debra was extremely patient and kind to Poncho who has non-aggressive fearful tendencies towards other people and dogs. Debra called, sent texts and pictures to update me on how things were going. She went out of her way to make Poncho as comfortable as he would allow himself to be. Max is also the sweetest! Could not have asked for more for Poncho’s stay.”
“Astro came back looking as happy as ever, and I appreciate the fact that he let him play with other dogs. Very friendly! If need be, I will definitely be booking with him again!”
“Le'Andra was so incredible. This was my first time using Rover and I was a bit nervous because my dog can be anxious and high energy. But he trusted her instantly and clearly enjoyed his time with her. Le'Andra sent me frequent updates with pictures and videos every day, and it put my mind at ease. I would definitely go with her again, I highly recommend her to anyone.”
“Dyan did a fantastic job taking care of my senior deaf terrier mutt. Her dog got along with him so well and he was clearly happy and comfortable there. Dyan communicated with us the whole time we were gone and sent pictures based on our preferences to make sure we were comfortable with how things were going. She is very responsive to messages and so easy to work with. I would definitely recommend booking with her - I am already rebooking with her”
“Janelle was so great and Storm had a wonderful time! She sent plenty of photos while we were away and really put us at ease! Will definitely rely on her again when we need a sitter.”
“If you need a pet sitter - Pauline is your girl!! I can’t thank her enough for hosting my two dogs in her home for the night. I received photos & an update within 30 minutes of dropping them off - & without having to check in myself - which I absolutely loved & appreciated. I then received updates all throughout the day which is exactly what I needed! She was VERY attentive to the dogs, asked about/followed their normal routine & updated me if she sensed anything was wrong or if the dogs seemed uncomfortable (one of them was exhibiting signs of an ear infection). I know my dogs were well taken care of and enjoyed their stay. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and we are so very grateful to Pauline!!!”
“Rene was amazing! She was extremely communicative and gave us great peace of mind leaving our older dog with her. Our normal sitter had a last minute emergency and, thankfully, we found Rene the week we would be gone. We would absolutely recommend her and will definitely try and book with her again.”
South West dog parents share their Rover experiences
This is Andrea's 2nd time sitting for my fur baby and I trust her completely. She is very nice, very friendly, very understanding, very helpful and very patient. The 2 times she boarded my pup were last minute requests and she accepted the job and took him in with no problem. She and her family are very nice, polite people. She always replies to my texts and messages and sends photos and videos without me having to ask. My pup was well taken care of the time he spent with Andrea.
This was more difficult than I expected. But the ease LeAndra took off my mind was very much appreciated. This was my first time leaving my “Heart” with anyone outside of immediate family and I was stressed. I know how my dog is and even tho he’s a cute little cuddler he’s a frenchie and can be stubborn. I got updates and pictures that made me feel a little better knowing he’s doing good, the communication flowed and I would highly recommend her.
Lori is an awesome dog sitter! My dog hadn’t been away from us in a long time and she took care to make sure he was comfortable and regularly sent updates on how he was doing along with lots of photos. I also appreciated how experienced and flexible Lori was when it came to caring for our guy, she was always willing to go above and beyond. It was very reassuring to know that our dog was enjoying his stay and clearly enjoyed his time staying and playing with her and her dog Murphy. I highly recommend Lori and will definitely be using her again.
Excellent experience with Tiffani. She made us feel so comfortable leaving our precious pooch with her and her family. We were worried that our dog wouldn’t like other pets, but all went well and Tiffani sent tons of photos to reassure us. On pick up our pooch seemed well taken care of and loved. Highly recommend Tiffani! She is AWESOME! 😍😍😍😍
Rumi is our go to every time! Sky loves going to their house and he is always so happy when I pick him up. I can tell he is treated like one of the family and I always feel at peace when he is there. Thank you again Rumi & family for providing such a lovely stay for Sky and being so accommodating 🙏🙏
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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 West.
Rover makes it easy to find South West 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.
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