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Sitter Profile Image: Nathan A.
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Nathan A.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 174 reviews
76 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Unionville, VA, 22567

“I almost gave up on Rover after my first experience, but I am so happy I tried again because I’m pretty sure I found my go-to guy! Drop off was a breeze, communication was there if I needed it, and best part was at pick up. My dog was happy and jumping around looking like he must have had a great time. Thank you so much Nathan!”

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Jazmine R.
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Kathryn M.
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$40
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• 103 reviews
30 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

“Wonderful care for our Miss Etta James. Considerate n amazing family interactions.... loved how your family was so involved. Thanks n looking for Etta to stay w you again. Love Rhonda Garry n Miss Etta 💚☘️”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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Amber L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 224 reviews
72 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

“Extremely pleased with her service! Kept me updated with videos and pics throughout the visit. Definitely will utilize her services in the future - my baby was happy with his stay!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Robin H.
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Robin H.
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$40
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• 50 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Kents Store, VA, 23084

“This is my second time taking my pup to Robin and brought along a friends dog for a puppy play date weekend. I felt completely comfortable with Robin and I know my dogs felt the same way. Robin feels like an old friend at this point and will be the only place I bring Ollie now.”

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Anne F.
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Sonja & Phil K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 41 reviews
19 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22408

“Sonja and Phil took wonderful care of Myles during his boarding stay. They kept me updated and made sure he felt right at home. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, attentive sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeanette & Marvin H.
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Jeanette & Marvin H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 81 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ruther Glen, VA, 22546

“Milo had a great time! I got so many pictures and videos throughout the day and could tell he was truly in good hands. He is absolutely exhausted from playing all day!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Paula C.
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Paula C.
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$50
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• 199 reviews
55 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22911

“Paula was amazing. I came in from out of town and arrived extremely late. She was very accommodating. I had no doubt that Caesar was in good hands.”

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Heather N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Palmyra, VA, 22963

“Heather was absolutely great! She would send me updates and photos of Maggie. She did a wonderful job at the meetup to confirm this would work, and while she watched Maggie I had zero concerns and knew she was being taken care of.”

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Mary Alice C.
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$45
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• 61 reviews
11 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Gordonsville, VA, 22942

“Mary Alice was the absolute best at caring for our Baby! She took very meticulous notes about our dog's routine and likes; she sent us frequent pictures and notes about her day, and kept a log of her activity for the days she was there. It was the first time our dog had ever been left anywhere without us, so i was anxious, but Mary Alice allayed all of that; and when we picked Koda up, it was obvious that she loved her 'vacation home'! We will definitely use her next time we travel to Gordonsville!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather S.
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Heather S.
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$45
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• 47 reviews
16 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

“It was my first time booking with Heather and we had an amazing experience! My dog Stella looked very happy in all the photos I was sent. She kept me updated and made me feel like Stella was in good hands. Will definitely be a returning customer”

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Ingrid O.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22408

“Ingrid was amazing! I took a chance in contacting her for a last minute sit for our fur baby and she was very accommodating! Received updates and pictures and our fur baby was so comfortable. So glad that Ingrid’s kids loved our baby and were especially helpful in her care too! Warm loving home for your fur babies? Definitely will reach out again.”

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Lucinda L.
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Svitlana F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22901

“Svitlana was an absolute gem of a find! I left my fur baby with her for 17 days, and my girl was so well taken care of- it brought so much reassurance as we were apart for that lengthy period. Numerous walks, play dates with other dogs, tug of war - all captured on videos and pictures that she shared with me. I highly recommend her as I will be using her again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Whitney G.
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Whitney G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Culpeper, VA, 22701

“Whitney is amazing! She was so sweet to our high energy dog, took her on lots of walks, spent lots of time outside with her, and even ran with her! We would use her again without hesitation!! Seeing fun pics of our puppy everyday while we were away was so reassuring that she was in great hands!! Thanks Whitney!!”

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Elisa K.
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Jaishree D.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Spotsylvania, VA, 22551

“Communicating very well! Loved on our three dogs all week! Two small dogs and our giant bear. They were amazing and our dogs were well taken care of. Highly recommend!”

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Emily M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22407

“She was very communicative, and easy to get a hold of. She took great care of Ginger!”

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Julie J.
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Jacob & Sarah J.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 139 reviews
68 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405

“Cannot say enough amazing things Jacob and Sarah. Boarded my puppy with them for thanksgiving and she was treated as if she was part of the family. I will always chose them first for my boarding needs.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine & Charles P.
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Christine & Charles P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Charlottesville, VA, 22980

“Our dog Lincoln loved staying at Christine’s place! She took such good care of him, and he came home very happy! We enjoyed our vacation without having to worry about our dogs comfort of safety. Thank you Christine!”

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Magda & Chris Z.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Boston, VA, 22713

“Magda was amazing! She was flexible and accommodating to me when my plans had to change and she put me at ease knowing that my doggo would still be taken care of. I will definitely be booking with her again and I recommend that you should too!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Charlotte S.
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Charlotte S.
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$40
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• 18 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Fredericksburg, VA, 22408

“Charlotte is absolutely amazing!!! She really helped us out with our two rambunctious 3 1/2 month old puppies when a family member was no longer able to watch the pups just days before our trip. With less than a week Charlotte was able to schedule an and meet and greet and add get us on her schedule. We were really in a jam and appreciate her so much. Charlotte has a lot of experience and with her background I felt very comfortable leaving our little ones in her care. Charlotte provided multiple daily updates and photos. Our girls had a wonderful time! We will definitely be using her again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Charity Ann L.
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Charity Ann L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 118 reviews
22 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Orange, VA, 22960

“Charity kept my senior pup Buster for two nights this past weekend. He's very dog selective, thus has to be kept by himself/away from other dogs most of the time. I was pleased to find out she took the time to assess his personality and closely supervise an introduction to one of her very laid back dogs and all went well. He came home happy and well adjusted. I've already given her name to a local friend, and will check her schedule for future boarding needs.”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Thornhill is $45

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As of November 2026, there are 352 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Thornhill. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

96% of sitters in Thornhill can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Thornhill home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Thornhill.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Thornhill. On Rover:

  • 94% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Thornhill sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in VA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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