Dog Boarding In Southwest Raleigh, NC
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“Isabel was the perfect pup sitter!! Our dog takes medicine and has separation anxiety; isabel gave him so much love and attention to cure that anxiety! We loved receiving so many amazing photos of our pup while he stayed with her seeing he was having such a great time. Highly recommend!”


“Our dog Maxy loves staying with Deanna! She has a blast and Deanna sends frequent updates to let us know how she’s doing. Will definitely ask Deanna to watch Maxy again!”


“My dog, Milo, spent a long weekend with Valerie. She was quick to respond to my check ins and sent pictures of Milo enjoying his time with her dogs. She took great care of him and he came home happy.”


“Ane was wonderful with my two dogs. She allowed me to come over for a meet & greet before my visit and I could tell my dogs were in good hands. She sent me many photos and updates & was a great communicator. Would definitely go to Ane again!!”


“I can’t say enough great things about Shannon! While I was out of the country, she took such great care of my dog, Remie. From the moment I left, Shannon kept me totally at ease, she was super responsive, always quick to message back, and sent tons of pictures and updates throughout our trip. It made such a difference knowing Remie was not only being looked after but was genuinely happy and having a great time. It was clear they formed a real bond, and I came home to a very content baby. I would absolutely trust Shannon again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving, responsible, and communicative sitter!”


“Mariel & Teresa did a fantastic job watching my dog, Oakley, while my husband were gone for a longer trip overseas. Being gone for a longer period of time can make a pet owner anxious, but they were so helpful and took such great care of Oakley we had nothing to be worried about. From lots of pictures and videos, to consistent updates and honest feedback, they were great at making sure we were getting all the information about him while we were gone, and he definitely had a wonderful time with them!”


“Vanessa and her fam took great care of Percy! He was so comfortable there and her sweet senior pups were good companions during the stay. Vanessa was very attuned to any of Percy’s particular needs or habits and treated him like part of the family.”


“Morgan and Austin were absolutely wonderful hosts for my pup! They are just the sweetest folks, and so easy to communicate with. They sent daily updates and the CUTEST photos everyday just to keep me in the loop and worry free while they were watching my baby! Their having a well fenced backyard was a huge plus for me as my dog loves outside time - he got to spend plenty of time enjoying the yard with their dogs which was excellent! I couldn’t recommend Morgan and Austin more.”


“Sloane was super responsive to my messages both before and during Oliver’s stay. She sent lots of feedback and photos and just made our little guy feel at home. He was reluctant to stay initially but immediately got comfortable after she showed him the toy box. She even supplied a potty pad in her bathroom so he could get up during the night like he does at home. She spent lots of time taking home outside for potty breaks and even a sunrise walk. We would happily have Oliver stay with Sloane again.”


“We loved our return stay! Lori takes such great care of our pups—whether it’s one night or several, we can truly relax knowing they’re in the best hands. Thank you for being so attentive, patient, and accommodating, even with all three of our goofballs this time!”



“Karisa took such good care of Theo when I was away for a long weekend! She sent updates and pictures of his day, and he got tons of playtime with her awesome kids!”


“Martine was a great sitter for my dog. She sent lots of photos and updates while he was with her and I appreciated the communication. I will book with her and her husband again!”


“A home away from home for our sweet pup! We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter to take care of our dog while we were away! Meghan was kind, communicative, and kept us updated with regular messages and adorable photos that gave us total peace of mind. Our dog was happy and relaxed when we picked her up. Highly recommend!”


“Sparta was so happy staying with Gracie and Glenwood. I know this because when I went to pick her up she was excited to see me, but also had little interest in getting into my car. Clearly, Sparta decided Gracie's apartment is her second home, haha. When Sparta got home she was out and snoring within minutes. All the signs that tell me she had a wonderful stay. Thanks so much, Gracie!”


“Your fur baby will be in good hands with Andrea! We boarded our pup with her for the weekend and I could not be happier! She’s very experienced working with dogs, having two dogs of her own. Andrea provided plenty of updates throughout our dog’s stay and met each of his needs. Our dog came home so happy and we could not be more thankful!”



“Brittany was great! Responsive and gave updates with pictures along the way. My pup loves playing with other dogs and hers was a great companion for mine. Highly recommend. Will be booking again for sure!”


“Ariana was amazing! I will definitely leave my dog with her again. I could see from the photos that Tina (my dog) was having fun. It was a great feeling to know she was safe and so well cared for.”


“Chebem was amazing!!! She was so incredibly kind and took such great care of Jersey. She sent tons of photos and was extremely responsive. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!!”

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Isabel E.Star Sitter

“Isabel was the perfect pup sitter!! Our dog takes medicine and has separation anxiety; isabel gave him so much love and attention to cure that anxiety! We loved receiving so many amazing photos of our pup while he stayed with her seeing he was having such a great time. Highly recommend!”


Deanna H.Star Sitter

“Our dog Maxy loves staying with Deanna! She has a blast and Deanna sends frequent updates to let us know how she’s doing. Will definitely ask Deanna to watch Maxy again!”


Valerie M.Star Sitter

“My dog, Milo, spent a long weekend with Valerie. She was quick to respond to my check ins and sent pictures of Milo enjoying his time with her dogs. She took great care of him and he came home happy.”


Ane O.

“Ane was wonderful with my two dogs. She allowed me to come over for a meet & greet before my visit and I could tell my dogs were in good hands. She sent me many photos and updates & was a great communicator. Would definitely go to Ane again!!”


Shannon R.

“I can’t say enough great things about Shannon! While I was out of the country, she took such great care of my dog, Remie. From the moment I left, Shannon kept me totally at ease, she was super responsive, always quick to message back, and sent tons of pictures and updates throughout our trip. It made such a difference knowing Remie was not only being looked after but was genuinely happy and having a great time. It was clear they formed a real bond, and I came home to a very content baby. I would absolutely trust Shannon again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving, responsible, and communicative sitter!”


Tania P.


“Tania was awesome!! Kept us updated of how our dog was doing and provided lots a pictures. She treated ours like one of their own. Will continue to use her in the future”


Mariel & Teresa J.Star Sitter

“Mariel & Teresa did a fantastic job watching my dog, Oakley, while my husband were gone for a longer trip overseas. Being gone for a longer period of time can make a pet owner anxious, but they were so helpful and took such great care of Oakley we had nothing to be worried about. From lots of pictures and videos, to consistent updates and honest feedback, they were great at making sure we were getting all the information about him while we were gone, and he definitely had a wonderful time with them!”


Vanessa A.Star Sitter

“Vanessa and her fam took great care of Percy! He was so comfortable there and her sweet senior pups were good companions during the stay. Vanessa was very attuned to any of Percy’s particular needs or habits and treated him like part of the family.”


Austin & Morgan O.
Star Sitter


“Morgan and Austin were absolutely wonderful hosts for my pup! They are just the sweetest folks, and so easy to communicate with. They sent daily updates and the CUTEST photos everyday just to keep me in the loop and worry free while they were watching my baby! Their having a well fenced backyard was a huge plus for me as my dog loves outside time - he got to spend plenty of time enjoying the yard with their dogs which was excellent! I couldn’t recommend Morgan and Austin more.”


Steve S.

“Steve and Knox are very welcoming and sweet. My Lilly loved staying there and warmed up to Steve pretty fast. We will definitely come back :)”


Sloane F.Star Sitter

“Sloane was super responsive to my messages both before and during Oliver’s stay. She sent lots of feedback and photos and just made our little guy feel at home. He was reluctant to stay initially but immediately got comfortable after she showed him the toy box. She even supplied a potty pad in her bathroom so he could get up during the night like he does at home. She spent lots of time taking home outside for potty breaks and even a sunrise walk. We would happily have Oliver stay with Sloane again.”


Lori K.Star Sitter

“We loved our return stay! Lori takes such great care of our pups—whether it’s one night or several, we can truly relax knowing they’re in the best hands. Thank you for being so attentive, patient, and accommodating, even with all three of our goofballs this time!”




Karisa O.Star Sitter

“Karisa took such good care of Theo when I was away for a long weekend! She sent updates and pictures of his day, and he got tons of playtime with her awesome kids!”


Martine & Ronald W.Star Sitter

“Martine was a great sitter for my dog. She sent lots of photos and updates while he was with her and I appreciated the communication. I will book with her and her husband again!”


Meghan W.

“A home away from home for our sweet pup! We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter to take care of our dog while we were away! Meghan was kind, communicative, and kept us updated with regular messages and adorable photos that gave us total peace of mind. Our dog was happy and relaxed when we picked her up. Highly recommend!”


Gracie D.

“Sparta was so happy staying with Gracie and Glenwood. I know this because when I went to pick her up she was excited to see me, but also had little interest in getting into my car. Clearly, Sparta decided Gracie's apartment is her second home, haha. When Sparta got home she was out and snoring within minutes. All the signs that tell me she had a wonderful stay. Thanks so much, Gracie!”


Andrea F.Star Sitter

“Your fur baby will be in good hands with Andrea! We boarded our pup with her for the weekend and I could not be happier! She’s very experienced working with dogs, having two dogs of her own. Andrea provided plenty of updates throughout our dog’s stay and met each of his needs. Our dog came home so happy and we could not be more thankful!”




Brittany D.Star Sitter

“Brittany was great! Responsive and gave updates with pictures along the way. My pup loves playing with other dogs and hers was a great companion for mine. Highly recommend. Will be booking again for sure!”


Ariana M.Star Sitter

“Ariana was amazing! I will definitely leave my dog with her again. I could see from the photos that Tina (my dog) was having fun. It was a great feeling to know she was safe and so well cared for.”


Chebem M.

“Chebem was amazing!!! She was so incredibly kind and took such great care of Jersey. She sent tons of photos and was extremely responsive. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Southwest dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Southwest have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Southwest.
Rover makes it easy to find Southwest 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.
