Dog Boarding In The Rockaways
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Top rated The Rockaways dog boarders
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“I highly recommend Karla for anyone’s pet care needs. She was friendly, responsive and a delight to work with. She provided daily updates on my dog’s day with pictures. I look forward to working with her again!”

“I’m so happy I made the right choice and left my angel with Sam! She sent constant updates with pictures while we were on our vacation. My dog was very happy in each photo and was well taken care of. She even made sure she got her ear medication every day which was important. She got plenty of walks everyday and lots of playtime. I appreciate her dedication to making sure she feels at home. Zula blended in with her family seamlessly. I HIGHLY recommend Sam😊.”

“From the start Wendy was so easy to work with for scheduling and quick to respond. She sent photos and check-ins throughout, which were really nice. Would definitely book again and recommend boarding with Wendy.”

“Rachel took great care of Val as always! I got lots of updates and pictures throughout my trip. Val has really grown to love Rachel and her family. Rachel’s place really is her second home.”

“Doris is a soft-spoken, sweet and genuine person who relates very well to dogs. My dog, who has a lot of anxiety, went and leaned against Doris' legs almost immediately at our meet-and-greet, and was put at ease by her calmness and gentle manner. She's a natural!”

“Thank you for watching my little buddy during my trip. Updated me with pictures, gave Jesse his medicine, took him for walks and played with him. Couldn't ask for more!”

“Ravon was fantastic! Ziggy really warmed up to her and her dogs and had a great time. She was very responsive and shared pictures and updates periodically. Would book her again!”

“Erica is amazing!!! She takes the absolute best care of my Lucy! Lucy is super sensitive & nervous, doesn’t go anywhere without me. I pull up to Erica”s & Lucy is jumping out of car to go in… so happy. She doesn’t normally socialize with other dogs & I get pics of her hanging out with the pack. Priceless!!!”


“Teraesa was great with Leo! She was very communicative and sent lots of photos. I can tell he was very happy in her home :) I would definitely book with Teraesa again.”

“My dog is like my furry kid. He’s very special to me so whenever I have to leave him I get super anxious. Lenford eased that anxiety. He was very warm and welcoming to me and my dog. He made me feel like I had nothing to worry about and that my dog was in caring hands. He’s also really communicative. He sent me lots of pictures and video to keep my updated on how my dog was doing in his care. Lenford is amazing and will be my go to from now on,”

“I needed to find a last minute sitter as my usual one is unavailable. She is local to me which is great. We arranged for a meet and greet with our dogs and all went well (her dogs are so sweet!). She is very accommodating to my dog's needs and after picking her up the next day, she was so exhausted from a great time with Lauren and her family (humans and pets). We will definitely be booking with Lauren again!”
“Wonderful care! Our dog felt completely at home and was in great shape after her stay with Margaret. Super responsive and helpful, will definitely board our dog with her again.”

“Ziwei was super kind & nice. Constantly sent pics & updates. I felt my dog was safe and in good hands at all times with her. It will use her again and again! She’s the best”

“Amazing i highly recommend. Very warm and welcoming and kept me updated every day with pictures and even was able to video call to speak to my fur baby when i missed him.. i will be booking very soon again . I can tell he miss them already so that’s a plus in my book”

“Kristin was amazing and accommodating. Tommy was welcomed and looked to be very comfortable in her care. I appreciated the daily updates with photos and/or videos, and even was able to see how Tommy would fair with another cat.”

“Max loves staying with Thai! We knew he was in good hands when we left Max to go out of town for a couple of days. Max also enjoys the company of Thai’s dog Dexter. I think Max finds his presence comforting and it eases his anxiety. Sometimes Max won’t eat at other dog sitter’s, but he had no problem with this at Thai’s. I highly recommend!”

“I am a repeat customer of Lina’s and will always trust my cat with her. I knew my cat was in great hands. Lina is very responsive and sends daily photos and shares updates. She kept my cat very entertained and clearly was great company for him. He was very happy. She has been flexible in scheduling which has also been a tremendous help. I was traveling internationally with a delayed flight back, but Lina was very easy to communicate with and make arrangements with. My Miso has a lovely time with her and will be seeing her again!”

“David and his wife were FANTASTIC! They treated my dog Tati with love and care. She has horrible separation anxiety so we are selective with who we trust but we would definitely hire them again. They sent regular updates and were really responsive. I’m happy to have found a reliable sitter in Bushwick and would highly recommend!”

“Steven and Jennifer were great. This was our first time boarding our 2 boys and we were anxious and did not want to separate them. They sent us pictures and videos of the boys playing with their dog daily. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is nervous about leaving their dogs with strangers. They are good people who will care for your fur babies with care and affection.”

The Rockaways dog parents share their Rover experiences
Edith was amazing! Highly recommend her. Great communication and would send us daily photo updates. Which we appreciated so much! It was our first time leaving our dog with someone outside of family and we never once felt like he wasn't with family because of her responsiveness. She would also make sure he would get his daily walks in. I would definitely use Edith again.

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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 The Rockaways.
Rover makes it easy to find The Rockaways 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
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