Pet Boarding in Startex
Find a loving Startex pet sitter to watch your cat or dog overnight at your sitter’s home.

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Top rated Startex pet boarders
“Thank you guys for taking such good care of our baby!! It really makes leaving him while traveling stress free to see all the pics of him playing with his friends.”

“Lindsay was so great in ensuring that we were kept up to date on all activities throughout our dog’s stay. She took photos, sent videos, and daily updates that put our minds at ease. Our dog Cilantro had a great time and I would definitely recommend Lindsay to anyone who ever needs dog boarding services!”

“Angela was fantastic! We had to take a long trip over the Christmas break to see family and she took great care of our little guy. Very attentive, sent regular updates on my dog, and super friendly! Will be booking again.”

“Julia was great! We had a last minute need over Thanksgiving and she responded quickly and was able to keep our Maltipoo for those days. She sent me pics and videos and was on top of my requests! Thanks, Julia!”

“Our boys we exhausted from all the playing they did at your house. We used to say “let’s go see the baby & Emilee” we might change it to the “Fun house”, lol. Thank you for taking great care of them again!”

“Emily and her family took great care of my special girl Cali - she was happy and healthy when I picked her up, communication and pictures during her stay plentiful, and I knew that she was being well-loved by the whole family. Definitely will stay with Emily again!”

“Our goldendoodle Vivi loved her stay with Dawn (Carolyn)! She took excellent care of her and regularly sent video, photo and written updates, which we really appreciated. We will absolutely book with Dawn again and highly recommend her. You can tell she loves dogs and went above and beyond to make Vivi feel welcome in her home.”

“Lauren is a treasure! Always takes great care of my pups, and treats them as her own. Her home is also a true adventure for boarding, plenty of socialization and cuddles. Cannot recommend her enough.”

About: I’ve been passionate about dogs and pet care for over 15 years. As the founder of my own pet wellness brand, Shopypaws, I learned not only how to care for pets with love, but also how important their emotional well-being, routines, nutrition, and behavior are. I have experience with dogs of different sizes, personalities, and energy levels, including active dogs like my own Border Collie mix, Reaver. I truly enjoy spending time with pets, making them feel safe, loved, exercised, and comfortable while their owners are away. Friends, family, and neighbors have trusted me to walk, feed, play with, and care for their pets because I treat every dog like family. I’m patient, attentive, responsible, and genuinely passionate about animals and training positive behaviors. 🐾 Your pet will receive loving care, attention, patience, and lots of affection with me. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because caring for animals is something I truly enjoy and prioritize. I have a flexible schedule and can provide walks, playtime, feeding, companionship, and lots of attention throughout the day. I understand how important routines are for dogs, so I do my best to keep them comfortable, active, and stress free while their owners are away. Whether your pup is energetic and playful or calm and shy, I adapt to their personality and needs to make them feel safe and loved. 🐾 Creating a safe, calm, and loving environment for pets is extremely important to me. I treat every dog like family and pay close attention to their behavior, routines, feeding schedules, and comfort levels. I have experience caring for dogs of different personalities and energy levels, including active breeds like my own dog, Reaver. My background as the founder of Shopypaws also taught me a lot about pet wellness, behavior, and positive care practices. I keep pet parents updated with photos and communication so they can feel at peace while away. My goal is always for your pet to feel safe, comfortable, loved, and happy in my care. 🐶✨
“From the moment I met Rebecca and Stan, I knew Charlie would be in the best of hands while we were on vacation! I got regular picture and video updates, which helped ease my mind. Charlie has only been home about 30 minutes and he’s happily playing with his toys and running around. After boarding in other places, he comes home and immediately lays down and rests. We will definitely be using Rebecca again in the future!”

“We had a wonderful experience boarding our golden with Fabienne! She is such a sweet individual and obviously has a passion and love for animals. She updated us often with pictures and videos to see how he was doing. He had so much fun! We will definitely book with Fabienne again!”

“Fred was really nervous when we got there, but Brandi made him feel right at home. She took excellent care of him, maybe even spoiled him a little 🩷 and she sent us lots of pictures and videos. He definitely had a good time away from home. Thank you so much for watching him!! I highly recommend Brandi to watch your pup!”

“Can’t say enough about how much I appreciated how Matt and Heidi provided. Excellent care for Moore little guy. They went above and beyond to make sure he was well loved, even when he wasn’t behaving the best himself! They were very flexible, communicate well, and gave Dax an excellent place to stay while we were away. 605 stars!”

Startex pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emerson watched our Hally for us after her spay surgery, it was a last minute booking but she was more than happy to help. She was very personable, friendly and communicative and sent lots of adorable pictures of our sweet girl. It was clear that Hally had a great time with her when we came to pick her up. We had absolutely zero concerns while Hally was in her care and we would love to book with her again!

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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet 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 Startex.
Rover makes it easy to find Startex pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets 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 pet 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 pet 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.










