Dog Boarding in Swarthmore
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1. Dana M.

“Dana is absolutely great! She took great care of our dog, Beau and was very accommodating with any request we made. We even had an opportunity to stay on our vacation an additional night and being very flexible, she helped us out to keep our dog another night. She was very considerate and thoughtful. We will absolutely request her again.”


2. Brian P.

“Brian never fails to deliver! My big boy Golden Retriever cannot wait to see Brian and his pups. We had another stay with Brian this weekend and will continue to come back. Thanks Brian!”


3. David E.

“David is clearly such a kind soul who knows and cares a lot about the dogs he works with. My 2 dogs had the pleasure of staying at his home while we went on vacation. He made me feel more than comfortable in his ability to care for my dogs and even asked me a few questions to double check he knew all he needed to know. He was easy to get in touch with, sent me pictures and kept me updated! He was also extremely accommodating with pick up/drop off timing. My dogs came home happy. I would 100% ask David to care for my dogs again. He's great with dogs and quite a pleasure to speak with. 5 Stars!”


4. Kevin W.

“Kevin was Amazing , Honey had a great time on her 10 day stay-cation with Kevin and all her new 4 legged friends. I received plenty of updates and pictures as well. I will definitely be using him again. Highly recommend!!”


5. Marci F.

“Marcus was great!! She gave Lola the one on one attention that she needed!! Marci is local to me and has years of experience with animals. I wouldn't hesitate to use her in the future!! Thank u again!!”


6. Patty I.

“Patty was extremely thoughtful and sweet to my senior dog for a week stay. I didn't have to worry at all, and he came back nice and tired and happy. He even made a doggie friend during his stay! Plus, she sent me some really great photos of him.”


7. Jessica C.

“They were amazing, our dog loved it, they sent photos every day and updates, they have a large space with a yard for the dog to run and have fun. I will definitely leave my dog with them again.”


8. Ian K.

“Ian took great care of our Labrador, Rusty, while we were away for a short trip. He was very responsive and shared lots of photos and videos of how Rusty was doing. Rusty seemed to have a blast playing with the other dogs and the nice, big backyard to run. He was exhausted when he got home so must have had a great time. Would definitely have Ian watch our dog again.”


9. Rose G.

“Great Sitter!! I had Rose watch my Cane Corso Mastiff for the weekend and she sent me tons of pictures of him and answered me very quickly whenever I asked how he was doing. She was readily available for a same day booking and was worth every penny! I could tell my dog had a great time. Highly Recommended.”


10. Tony B.


“Tony Is an excellent pet caretaker. I highly recommend him. Tony is very gracious and acommodating. I plan to hire him again to care for my baby, Trixie.”


11. Lyly T.

“I simply cannot recommend Lyly highly enough. Like most dogs, Elly has her own unique set of personality quirks with some bonus health challenges, so I'm always a little anxious about how things will go once she is dropped off. Within the first day, I knew Elly would be in very capable hands. Lyly was proactive with communication, kept us updated with pictures and videos, and even offered some solutions of her own for Elly's issues, always making sure to check with us before proceeding with anything. I had complete peace of mind while away, and came home to a very happy and well taken care of dog. I will definitely book with Lyly again in the future.”




12. Madeline S.

“Madeline made my trip home over Christmas so much easier when I knew that my dog Lucy was going to be well taken care of. She was very flexible with my schedule which I really appreciated and sent me frequent updates. Very responsive to messages as well. I would be happy to have her watch Lucy again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, kind caretaker for your dog while away!”


13. Rhyeshona S.

“Nova really enjoyed herself! Rhyeshona provided all great details and photos throughout the stay providing me comfort while on vacation. Nova’s first time at a sitters home and it went amazing. Thank you again, looking forward to next time.”


14. Chrissy O.


“Lula loves staying with Chrissy and her daughter Stephanie, she feels completely at home and when she arrived for a second visit with them - she ran down the side walk to greet them!”


15. Joel S.

“I am so glad we found Joel! He lives close by, made me feel really comfortable on our meet and greet and Tully’s stay went well. Joel kept us updated each day with pictures too. I would highly recommend Joel for your dog’s vacation!”


16. Sarah E.

“Sarah was so natural with our anxious pup, Molly! She was very responsive and sent photos throughout the time. We will definitely use her services again!”


17. Lana V.

“Greatly appreciate taking in Snow on short notice, consistent updates, and the knowledge of different breeds especially huskies were definitely a plus. Highly recommend!”


18. Alicia L.

“Alicia was very accommodating with my Empress while I traveled for a week. Updated me with pictures and did everything to make her feel like she was at home. Would definitely recommend her.”


19. Christine S.

“Christine did a great job watching Apollo. He needed last-minute, unexpected surgery just before his stay, and Christine was very reassuring and communicative throughout. Lots of photo updates. Apollo was clearly very well cared for.”




20. Jessica S.

“Jessica is absolutely wonderful and I can’t recommend her enough! I have a quirky senior dog and Jessica takes such great care of her and I can tell she loves on my dog like she’s her own. Jessica asks all the right questions and is a great communicator, she always checks in and sends the best pictures. My schedule can sometimes be fluid while I’m away traveling and Jessica is beyond accommodating when it comes to pick up and drop off times. I have booked with Jessica 3 times now and will continue to book with her as much as I can!”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Swarthmore on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 2,616 sitters provided dog boarding in Swarthmore. 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, 92% of Swarthmore dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Swarthmore have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Swarthmore.
Rover makes it easy to find Swarthmore 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 2,616 dog boarding sitters in Swarthmore on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Swarthmore, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
