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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren C.
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Lauren C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Southwest, Grove City, OH, 43123

Lauren looked after my baby while I was out of town, I was nervous because it was his first time spending the night away from me, but it’s safe to say that he had the time of his life! He was able to socialize with other dogs which was definitely a plus for me, she was also super sweet and professional. So happy to have found her ❤️

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Ellen F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
32 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

I could not have asked for a better dog sitting experience. I have an older dog and I was very selective about who I left him with on my first vacation away from him. Ellen sent me regular updates and pictures so I could see how he was doing. Her communication was excellent. She accommodated my drop off and pick up times. When she had a request to keep another dog for a couple of days in the middle of my dog’s stay, she contacted me to ask if that would be alright. It seems my dog was very comfortable with her at her place, and I am very grateful for that.

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Maolin L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Maolin was a great caretaker for Nash. We were away on vacation for 10 days and she sent daily photos and videos as well as took Nash to the local dog park to play around. She really seemed to care a great deal for Nash as like she was her own. Would definitely use again and refer her to others!

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Mary M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Mary was wonderful! She sent at least one update a day, usually more, and my high energy doodle had such a great time with her and her husband and their own dogs. He got lots and lots of exercise with regular walks and zoomies in their giant backyard. We’d love to use Mary again!

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Dawn M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
25 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Dawn and Spike are wonderful! Dawn's place is super cute and you can tell that she really loves dogs. I'll definitely use her again the next time I'm in Columbus!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandria V.
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Alexandria V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Near Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Alex was the first host I used on Rover. I was a bit worried about using this app, but Alex made my first experience amazing! She is so friendly and truly has a heart for animals. I have already booked with her a few times since and my doggo loves to stay with her. She is very flexible and has even dropped my dog back off to me. I can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Alex for taking such good care of Amani!

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Emily B.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
23 repeat clients
19 years of experience
South Side, Columbus, OH, 43207

Emily responded quickly, sent pics of my boys playing in the yard. She said they didn't eat much the first day but that's to be expected because they get anxious being left behind. But having boarded my dog tigger before he's usually anxious for days after being picked up and didn't have that this time, so that tells me a lot.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia E.
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Olivia E.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Italian Village, Columbus, OH, 43215

Olivia was very responsive and professional. We were looking for a late booking for a spontaneous getaway and she was amazing! She took wonderful care of our headstrong Chessie named Guapo. She kept us updated with photos and their activities. We would trust her anytime we need a sitter again! Thank you Olivia!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah L.
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Hannah L.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Downtown, Columbus, OH, 43215

Second time Hannah has watched my Great Dane and she does absolutely wonderful with him! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber S.
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Amber S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grove City, OH, 43123

Amber was very enthusiastic and accommodating even before we dropped off our little girl. This was our first experience with Rover and she and her family made it a great one! She showed us around her home, where our pup would be playing outside, and made us feel right at ease! She sent lots of pics and video throughout the weekend so we knew Shasta was having a great time! Would definitely recommend her as a sitter. We’ll use her in the future for sure!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paige C.
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Paige C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Southside, Columbus, OH, 43206

Paige always takes great care of our pups! This was our second booking with her and they were so excited to see her when we dropped them off. It made leaving them for the weekend much easier and they always have fun there!

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Sitter Profile Image: Evelyn T.
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Evelyn T.
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$26
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8 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43215

About: I’ve taken care of many different types of dogs throughout the years, and to say I love it is an understatement! I’d be delighted to welcome your buddy into my home. Whatever you need, I will accommodate to ensure your pet is safe, happy, and healthy within my care. I currently do not have any pets, which makes me all the more excited to spend time with yours! I only work 3 days a week, so my 4 days off will be dedicated solely to your pet! My work-days will not show up in availability- only my days off will be an option when booking. This ensures I am able to provide the best care possible for your pet! The apartment complex is safe and extremely dog friendly- with dogs of all sizes being walked nearby constantly! Directly next door is a large yard, perfect for playing and potty breaks, as well as the Olentangy River Trail for daily walks.

Sitter Profile Image: Summer R.
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Summer R.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
North Central, Columbus, OH, 43219

Summer was amazing! She was accommodating and understanding when we issues with dropoff and pickup. Lucky had a wonderful time with her and her family. Will definitely have her again as a sitter

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew M.
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Andrew M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Columbus Interim, Columbus, OH, 43228

My dog Bella has been cared for by Andrew twice now, and both times she’s been absolutely happy and well taken care of. The second time we went my dog got excited as we pulled up to the house, remembering what a good time she had during her last visit. Highly recommended!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily I.
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Emily I.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grove City, OH, 43123

Emily was so sweet and did an amazing job taking care of Ellie. She was very understanding and an overall great Rover sitter. Highly recommend!! Thank you so much Emily.

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Anjanette G.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Columbus, OH, 43209

Very responsive. Pleasant and flexible to our schedule. Peanut seemed to be comfortable and enjoy Angie. She even sent us pictures. We would book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie S.
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Katie S.
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$89
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5.0 out of 5 stars
157 reviews
50 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Harrison West, Columbus, OH, 43201

Staying with Katie was like summer camp for my dog! She sent us many updates of Alvin running and playing with his new friends, which gave us such peace of mind knowing he was happy, well cared for, and having the best time!

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Olivia J.
Sitter Profile Image: Rayann S.
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Rayann S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University, Columbus, OH, 43202

She was great! Took awesome care of our dogs despite one of them having severe separation anxiety! Wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a caring sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Karl W.
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Karl W.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
286 reviews
111 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Clintonville, Columbus, OH, 43202

Karl was wonderful with Zeke. He has a great energy with dogs, took him on long walks, kept us updated and was easy to communicate with. He rolled even with some last minute changes to the schedule and had a great attitude. We’ll definitely be requesting him again.

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Rebecca M.
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Colin & Sarah B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Near East, Columbus, OH, 43205

Thank you for taking such amazing care of Olive! The pictures of her were so beautiful and it’s clear she felt right at home with you. She’s already looking forward to her next slumber party!

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Jessica M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Overall amazing experience she was very great with communication and made this process a lot easier for it being my first time having to board my fur baby she also sent lots of updates and photos which helped put my mind at ease and showed how much fun Bobby was having he enjoyed his time very much and adjusted right back as soon as we got home. I would definitely book again. She's awesome

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Jayshaun J.
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Roach came back to us healthy and happy! Abigail was very flexible with pick up and drop off which was super helpful

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Leyla T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome! Nice and friendly. Took great care of King. We were in a bind and she came through last minute. Will book with her again!!

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Shasta
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We love working with Megan. She does an amazing job caring for our nervous pup. Our dog gets excited to come visit with Megan. We look forward to our next trip just so our pup can get her own vacation 😆. Thanks, Megan!

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Jamie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She’s great! Sends photos and honestly treats Yuki as her own dog and he loves it there! He always comes back tired and so happy! Ask all the right questions and is extremely professional and caring. Will always book if I ever go out of town!

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Alejandro V.
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She sent plenty of photos and Knox clearly had a great time! I would definitely recommend using Alexandria!

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Eric C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was great with our older, needy dog for a week-long stay. She came back happy and clearly not stressed. Would absolutely book with her again.

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robert l.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha is the best!!! We did a drop in before she dog sat for my little guy and he fell for her right away. She def has a great energy — dogs know these things! She was super communicative and made sure she asked all the questions so she knew how to take the best care of our dog. She also sent updates throughout like letting us know she got him, that he had been fed and went potty, and sending really cute pics which made me very happy ❤️ I would def recommend booking with Samantha and would totally book again ☺️

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Caroline M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nevaeh was wonderful! I was so concerned that we would not be able to find anyone last minute. She was awesome, honest and supportive! We officially have a new babysitter for our little Golden Doodle! Nevaeh was quick with the updates and pictures and really put our minds at ease that Nuala was in great hands! Thank you so much for being so fantastic!

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Toni O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maolin was a great caretaker for Nash. We were away on vacation for 10 days and she sent daily photos and videos as well as took Nash to the local dog park to play around. She really seemed to care a great deal for Nash as like she was her own. Would definitely use again and refer her to others!

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Scott S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our original boarding fell through the morning we were walking out the door. Katie took Hank on basically no notice — we barely even had time to meet before we left him on her doorstep. She sent photos and videos multiple times a day, and honestly he looked like he was having the time of his life. Total lifesaver.

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Sarah J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

John was an affectionate and attentive caregiver for my German Shepherd. He sent tons of pictures of her living her absolute best life hanging out, going for walks, and snuggling on sofas and in bed. So glad we connected with him for our pet boarding needs!

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Amy V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellen was fabulous! She kept me updated with photos and messages each day, and I came home to a very happy dog. He sometimes seems a bit stressed out after I’ve been away, but not with Ellen. He was obviously in very good hands with her. I’m grateful for her care and attention. I highly recommend!

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Kristy G.
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Mia had a great time and came home a happy pup! Olivia made sure to send updates and pictures regularly. Would most definitely book again. Thank you Olivia!! :)

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Sierra P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily did a great job taking care of my GSD! Sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the weekend!

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Rebekah N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna is amazing! We are from out of state and we were looking for someone to watch our dog while we were at a wedding. Deanna took the best care of Timber and made her so comfortable! She had space to play, toys to play with, and took lots of notes for being able to take care of Timber to the best of her ability. She also sent us lots of photos and videos which I loved! Will 100% choose Deanna again if we are back in the area!

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Mary H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was very accommodating and communicative! My dog stayed with her while I was out of the country and I would get photos everyday of my fur-baby. I felt confident that she was taking great care of him.

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matthew h.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Otis was so happy being cared for by Jenifur! The communication was easy and she sent several photos. Thank you Jenifur!

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Erin B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cecelia was great! She was very accommodating with all of my dogs needs and worked with me while my drop off/pickup times adjusted. Would definitely recommend!

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Trent T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tiffany was great! She sent lots of pictures and updates. She even set up a white noise machine because we said that our dog can be anxious. 10/10 would recommend!!

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Emily A.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Southside on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $43 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, 961 sitters provided dog boarding in Southside. 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 Southside dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Southside have an average of 19 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Southside.

Rover makes it easy to find Southside 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 961 dog boarding sitters in Southside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Southside, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 99% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.