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Jill A.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Jill and her husband did a great job of taking care of Luna. We heard from her everyday while we traveled and whenever we had questions they always responded pretty quickly. They both are very calm and patient with the dogs - who can sense that. Very experienced and professional. Definitely will look to use them again when needed!

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Ali L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brambleton, VA, 20148

Teddy spent 2 days with Ali and her family. He is still young and likes to play a lot and they spent plenty of time playing with him. He came home so tired he pretty much crashed the rest of the day! This is Teddy's first time at Ali's and only his 2nd with a pet sitter so receiving updates and pictures put my mind at ease. I would definitely book with Ali again.

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Elizabeth G.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
114 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

I always feel good leaving my Chloe with Lizzie. She loves her and takes such good care of her. Her communication is excellent which puts my mind at ease. I have felt this way over the 4 years Chloe has stayed with her.

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Nancy L.
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Liane S.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
244 reviews
120 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Broadlands, VA, 20148

Liane is amazing! Our dog, Muki, had some medical issues arise during her stay and Liane handled everything as if Muki was her own dog. We were highly impressed with her quick action, flexibility and attentiveness during this situation as we were out of the country and unable to handle any of it ourselves. Very few would be able to handle this the way she did. We will always book with Liane!

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Susan M.
Sitter Profile Image: Hommer & Hellen F.
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Hommer & Hellen F.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20171

It’s never easy to leave my baby behind, but the experience was so much better knowing she was in excellent hands with Hommer and his wife. I thought I was the one who had gone away for a mini-vacation, but I think my dog was the one getting the getaway treatment! She was taken on multiple long walks (and she’s a tough one to handle) and received tons of cuddles and couch time. I got many updates. In fact, I never once had to ask for an update! Let me just say this; when I came to pick my dog up, she kept jumping between greeting me and running back to them. I mean what more evidence could anyone need?! We are already booking her next stay!

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Sitter Profile Image: Satyam B.
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Satyam B.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
ASHBURN, VA, 20147

Satyam took great care of our 3 month old puppy. He sent pictures and updates throughout the visit and our puppy left very happy! We would recommend booking with Satyam.

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Lydia Y.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
57 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Chantilly, VA, 20152

Lydia took great care of our 7 month puppy! We got lots of photos and videos, and he was clearly happy and well cared for. We’ll definitely use her again!

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Leanna K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
440 reviews
93 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

New to Rover, Leanna was terrific and our dog, who’s only stayed with a family member in the past, obviously had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend her!

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Lisa L.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

We had a wonderful experience with James and Lisa. They took excellent care of Teddy, and it was clear he had a great time while we were away. They were very responsive to messages and sent pictures that really put us at ease, especially leaving our six month old puppy. When I picked Teddy up, he was happy, healthy, and clearly well loved. We would absolutely book with them again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sierra Y.
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Sierra Y.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
160 reviews
58 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20171

I really liked Sierra, loved how she kept me updated and sent pictures. It is very convenient that she is close, easy to get in touch with and has experience with big and small dogs. Very kind as well !

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Elena L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
42 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Elena and her family are the best. Our dog was blessed with many walks and we were provided tons of pictures and updates. Their home was perfect for our pet during his stay and she was flexible with pick up and drop off. Will use again if able to do so.

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Mary W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
252 reviews
121 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Alana was so wonderful to work and very flexible! I love how she gave me update and sent us photos of our fur baby! thank you so much Alana!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nina D.
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Nina D.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
14 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

Nina and her family are amazing!!! She took care of my 3y/o yorkie named Tokyo for 4 days. She sent me pictures and videos each day showing how well Tokyo was doing and adapting to his new environment. I was immediately put at ease knowing that Tokyo was in a loving environment. Tokyo loved his time there and even began napping on the same schedule as her two other dogs…he really did become a part of their family!! I love that!!! ❤️ She brushed him and kept his eyes clean daily and he even let Nina brush his teeth at night! I couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m so happy 😀. I will definitely use Nina again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Carl Lien Zhang Z.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
16 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Reston, VA, 20194

Carl was fantastic. He was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about my dog as if it were his own. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book Carl again. Highly recommend!

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Steven M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Was a good caretaker for my dogs

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Sitter Profile Image: Judy S.
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Judy S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

Judy was awesome with my Baillie. I was anxious about leaving her with a perfect stranger, but after meeting Judy and seeing how comfortable my dog felt, I knew she would be in great hands. Judy did an excellent job taking care of my dog and all of her Little Diva demands. I can tell Baillie enjoyed every moment spent with Judy. I can’t say enough about the great job Judy did taking care of Baillie, and look forward to booking her again when the need arises. Thank you Judy for doing such an awesome and amazing job looking after Baillie. Judy also changed her outfits daily which made her feel even more at home… I would give Judy 10+ stars!!!! Team Judy!!!!!!!!🐾🐾🐾🐾😃😃☺️☺️☺️☺️

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Juli B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Juli made it possible for us to travel over the holidays and know that Boo was safe, happy, and loved. Fabulous communication before and throughout our stay. Boo was welcomed into their home and treated as part of the family. She came home happy and well-adjusted, which isn't always the case after a boarding. Many thanks to Juli and her family!

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Sitter Profile Image: April M.
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April M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

April is phenomenal and very nice!! Highly recommend, she asked great questions for anticipated care about my dog and provided daily updates in line with our preferences. I could visually how happy my dog was during and after his overnight visit which was about 4 days. This is his 2nd 4 day stay with April. April’s pup is very sweet and friendly and I was happy to see how quickly our pups became friends. All around great care, I will definitely book with April again!

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Daniel G.
Sitter Profile Image: Valerie C.
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Valerie C.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
556 reviews
160 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Our dog Higgins had a great time visiting with Valerie! We got regular updates, adorable photos and videos which made us concerned that he wouldn't want to come home -- it was clear that he was being treated to a fun time. Would definitely recommend!

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Sujan G.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
444 reviews
174 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Reston, VA, 20191

Sujan was amazing boarding Aspen for 3 nights. He came back to us relaxed and happy and he definitely had a great time. He was well cared and we received a lot of pictures. We will definitely be using Sujan again! Thank you so much!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

She is one of the greatest host to my puppy ever. She accommodated all his needs and kept me informed. I strongly recommend her services to all. I wish I could give more than five stars.

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Clarence H.
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Working with Johannah was great! She was flexible with drop off and pick up times and gave us updates everyday. Tor seemed to settle in quickly and enjoyed playing with her kids. Tor said he would gladly stay with her again!

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Samantha F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tatiana is the best. She takes such good care of my sweet girl and sends lots of pics and videos too. My pup gets social time with other dogs and a cat and she is great to work with. Great communication!

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Suzanne O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cesar watched our dog Monty for the weekend while we were away. He is such a nice man and is great with animals! He has the perfect fenced in back yard for doggies to run and play. Our dog was in a great mood when we picked him up! We're looking forward to booking with him again in the future.

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Lauranell H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a last minute cancellation with another sitter due to a family emergency, and Ksenia was gracious enough to have us book last minute. She was accommodating to my dog’s needs and provided great care to him. We’re super grateful for her help and recommend her to watch your pet!

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Tien T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa was kind to accommodate Plato at the last minute as our usual pet sitter had to cancel. Plato was happy, we got pictures and reports daily. Thanks Lisa and family. We are very grateful.

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Krish K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Buğra and Özden did a wonderful job watching my dog, Watson, for a few days. This was my first time finding a dog sitter via Rover, but they made me and Watson feel comfortable from the first time we met. I got regular updates while I was away and they were flexible and kind when my return got delayed. Watson warmed up to them quickly and was happy and healthy when I picked him up. I would absolutely recommend their services and I’m relieved to have found such great sitters for Watson in the future!

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Deniz P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer is great with our dogs! This is our second time booking with her and they were sooo excited to get out of the car when they realized where we were. Thank you (& Henry) for taking care of our boys!

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Brittany C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Vigneshwaran was an excellent sitter for our cat, Rosie. We found him on Rover after seeing his great reviews and many repeat clients, and now we completely understand why. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about the animals he looks after. He kept us updated on how Rosie was doing throughout our trip and thoughtfully sent daily pictures without us even having to ask. Knowing Rosie was in such good hands gave us real peace of mind while we were traveling. We highly recommend Vigneshwaran and will absolutely be booking with him again!

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Amber C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney was a wonderful pet sitter for my dog. I appreciate Sydney being flexible and helping me out on short notice. She took really great care of my dog and sent me lots of picture updates while I was away, which I appreciated a lot. My dog looked very happy and got lots of exercise and cuddles

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Marsha C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashma was wonderful with my dog during a two-day stay! She provided great updates and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. My dog came home happy and well-cared for. I highly recommend her and will definitely book with her again!

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Stevin G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Molly loved her week playing with Pom Pom! Deepa makes sure Molly has good walks and lots of cuddles!

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Nancy W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another great statue with Peter — he’s always incredibly responsive and sends plenty of photos to let us know things are going well.

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Molly A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zeryab gave me the best service I’ve ever had on this app, honestly. She was super responsive. Very nice. Easy to work with and plan. I was anxious about boarding my cats but she kept in constant contact and sent photos and videos a lot. She was knowledgeable about cats. She made the whole experience great and my cats warmed up to her so fast. I would 100% use her again.

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Jordan J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nelly was incredibly reliable and helpful, especially when I had a last minute emergency. She sent regular updates and photos that really put me at ease, and Bear was very well taken care of. Highly recommend!

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Kasmira H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Skyler took wonderful care of our dog Franklin while we were away for a spring break trip. Frank got along great with their dog, and came back healthy and happy! Would highly recommend!

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Evan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kavagun and her family took good care of Penny while we were out. Daily updates with photos were so appreciated while we were away. I forgot to pack the toy for her and they even got her a squeaky toy for her ❤️ The family must have a great cook! Penny came home with a bit of food smell on her fur, which we didn’t mind but something to note/consider.

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Jenny S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachael's always treats Lila like her own. I never worry when I leave Lila with her. Lila loves playing with Sasa too.

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Zenora S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elena was amazing! I can tell she truly cared for my pup during his stay. She kept me updated throughout the day with pictures and texts and we will for sure use Elena again. Thank you, Elena!

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Jason B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daisy had a great time. Ishita was flexible with my drop off and pickup times. She sent several photos so I could see how Daisy was doing. I would definitely book with her again.

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Charlene H.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Sterling on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $50 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 pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, 7,377 sitters provided pet boarding in Sterling. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Sterling pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Sterling have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet 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 Sterling.

Rover makes it easy to find Sterling 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

There are 7,377 pet boarding sitters in Sterling on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Sterling, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 86% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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.