Dog Boarding in Sterling, MI
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1. Jerri S.

“We missed our girl, but know Remi is in good hands with Jerri. Thanks Jerri for taking such good care of our Remi and treating her with love like she's your own.”


2. Erin L.

“Erin is a conscientious and loving sitter. She sent pictures and messaged me back right away. I believe Molly was very well taken care of by Erin. I will certainly have her watch Molly again.”


3. Bennet A.

“Bennet was so great with my senior toy poodle! I'm always a little nervous about my dog meeting other dogs because she can be anxious, but Bennet made sure she was always comfortable around other dogs, and by the end of the weekend, I think my dog had even made some friends! I will absolutely be reaching out to Bennet the next time I travel.”


4. Kathy Y.

“Kathy watched our dog barbell for several days while we were up north. She was so great! She sent pictures kept us updated on barbells care. Barbell had so much fun playing with Kathy and her dog. Thank you so much Kathy! We appreciate you watching her during a holiday weekend!”


5. Amber L.

“Her family loves animals. She keeps me updated wirh pictures and videos. My dog is very well taken care of. She used to be my back up dog sitter, but now she is my main one. We are very happy with her. It's nice to go out of town for a few days and not have to worry about out dog.”


6. Leslie B.

“Loki was loved, played with and very well cared for. Leslie sent a picture and update daily which really helped our peace of mind while away. We will definitely ask for her again!”




7. Ralph S.


“I trust Ralph 100%. I have an anxious senior toy poodle, but Ralph makes sure she's comfortable in his home and picks other clients that he think will respect her space. When I have to go out of town, I know Ralph will take great care of her!”


8. Kayti C.

“Kayti was great, our dog loved being there, she sent photos to update us on how our dog was doing, she was flexible with our time, would highly recommend her to anybody.”


9. Katilyn W.

“Kaitlyn took very Good care of my son's Dog Luka. She kept us updated on his stay with pics also. We would definitely use her again when needed,”


10. Blythe & Evan S.

“Great job. She sent pics of our dog while in her care. Overall, we were very happy w her caring overnight for our 2 year old dog. Would recommend her.”


11. Lucie N.

“Lucie was always sure to send updates and even sent us photos while our dogs were in her care. She has a fenced in yard so my dogs were able to feel right at home when they needed to go outside. Even better yet, our dogs sleep in our bed and Lucie treated them as her own and let two medium/large dogs join them in bed lol. Thank you for letting my dogs feel right at home! Highly recommend!”


12. Janis S.

“My pup had a wonderful time at Janis’s house. He was was well taken care and she made sure to send me pics and updates. I loved the picture of him playing with her pups Emma and Daisy!”


13. Marissa M.

“Marissa and her family did such a great job with my fur baby Ruby. She was so easy to work with and kept me updated! I highly recommend her!”


14. Kimberly D.

“Kimberly did a wonderful job taking care of Bailee, we had a wonderful day, knowing that she was in good hands and loved.”


15. Sissy C.

“Sissy was amazing with our Yeti. She even drove to our location and did pick up and drop off. She sent lots of funny pictures of Yeti during his stay.”


16. Michael M.

“Michael and his family were excellent in caring for our 2 dogs for a week. Kept us updated with pictures and messages. Will definitely use again and would recommend others utilize him as well.”


17. Tiffany C.
“Tiffany is an excellent pet owner! They aren't just pets they are family to her. She treats every animal like her own and would do anything to keep them safe! I trust her with my dogs all the time!!!!”


18. Macy G.
About: I’ve always had an animal in the home until I moved out on my own, would love to have an animal to care for on occasion! i’m always up and moving with my baby so it will not be too hard to work dog walks and playing into our daily routine! We love to go on walks when it’s sunny or a little nice outside, bathing can be done if wanted, and lots of playing time!


19. Ashley L.
“Hi, Ashley is wonderful. She stayed with our two dogs for 4 days. We have two Maltese mixes; she sent us numerous daily updates and video. The dogs were happy and content. I have know Ashley for a few years and would trust her with my two and four legged children, no second thoughts !”


20. Alontae M.
About: I’ve always loved animals since before I could speak and when ever I could I would always watch friends pets the weekend with no problem I am currently working part time as a dietary aid 10:30-7 on most weekends so I am mostly available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday if plans change I will always let you know the day of I live in a large apartment complex that I can walk the animals around as well as a mini dog park within the complex I would always play with them when I have the free time make sure they have cold water and fresh food and be sure they are comfortable
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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 Sterling.
Rover makes it easy to find Sterling 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.
