Pet Boarding in Traverse City
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“Stephanie was great at communicating and was very flexible. We were traveling and needed someone last minute and she was very accommodating. She sent daily photos which was nice. I would recommend.”


About: I worked in a vet clinic during college and I studied animal science for a year and a half. I had cats growing up and hope to get a dog one day soon! We have 2 young kids right now, so we are not ready to own our own pet just yet. I am great with training and have trained my friends’ dogs and my cats. Both cats that I most recently lived with knew “up” and know how to sit on command. I am a teacher during the school year and home during the summer. I am free all summer except a trip here and there. I try to keep my calendar as updated as possible, but you can always reach out and ask! I have a big yard, but it is not fenced in so your dog would have to be on a leash. I do not have any pets, but we do have 2 kids.

“Bethany took great care of our pup! I felt great at drop off that he would be in good hands for the weekend. He got plenty of activity and play time. Her dog tinker is very sweet and a great companion. She sent photos all weekend to keep us in the loop!”


About: I have pet sit for my family and friends for many years! I would love to care for all animals and your best friends :) I work full time as a nurse but only work 3x a week. willing to work around my schedule to take care of your besties:) My home is very clean and lack of clutter. I have carpet but its easy to clean:) I am excited to take care your friends.


“Jill is amazing! She has watched Copper now twice and I love her! She sends lots of pictures and is quick to answer when I send a message. I will use her whenever I need a sitter.”


“Mairi was amazing with Cooper! She watched him for a long time while we were on vacation, and sent regular updates and photos (even when we were out of service, and we were so excited to come back to our messages from Mairi)! She is extremely warm and was so attentive to Cooper. He got tons of playtime with her dogs and activity with Mairi. We would board Cooper with her again in a heartbeat and are so happy he made some new dog buddies in the Cleveland area!”


“Arianna was so wonderful to work with and took amazing care of my elderly little chihuahua. My dog came home in a way that I knew she was relaxed and happy while she was being taken care of.”


About: I have been fostering for almost 10 years and have taken care of cats, dogs and horses growing up my whole life. I am familiar with giving meds and special needs for dogs and cats as well. I am working part time to spend more time with my kids and dogs and my kids also love new companions we take in and care for. I have just been wanting to care for more animals in my area. I have a fenced in yard and 2 dobermans and a doberdoodle. They are all dog and kid friendly. My dogs are vetted and up to date on everything. My dobermans are the reason I started fostering as they love new friends! My doberdoodle was my foster fail that I love dearly. I do have a couple kennels but if your dog does better with no kennel I do that as well!

“Ashley was fantastic and went above and beyond for my boarding reservation! She kept me updated with pictures throughout and was sensitive to any special needs or circumstances. Highly recommended. I plan to rebook with Ashley when I need a boarder up north again soon!”


About: Ever wondered what it would be like to have your own personal national park? Now your furry friends can enjoy the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and their own private park like setting with over 80 acres of leashed exploration and even a few fenced in acres for off leash play. I am a retired professional with a desire to cater to animals who are accustomed to getting individual attention year round and expect their custom treatment, cuddles, and meals to be routinely available even when the rest of their service humans are not. I have a have a senior golden retriever who is slowing down at 12.5 and we are simply more active than he currently requires. I enjoy getting to spend all day with animals and am opening up our special place to our furry local friends. Rest assured that I will care for your animal family beyond how anyone would care for a human family member. I also understand that the pet's safety and security are paramount to the quality of the experience for both the pet and their family. Also, belly rubs on demand.
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Stephanie L.

“Stephanie was great at communicating and was very flexible. We were traveling and needed someone last minute and she was very accommodating. She sent daily photos which was nice. I would recommend.”


Kimberly H.


“Bella loved it here! She’s a little reluctant to go away, but she gave all paws up for Kimberly and Daryl! Was in no hurry to leave when I picked her up! Yay??”




Megan S.

“Very happy with Megan's services watching Timber. Glad we found her, and will plan on using her again in the future. Highly recommend.”


Ashley K.

“Ashley was wonderful. She took great care of our pup and updated us each day with photos and details. Would highly recommend and we will of course be going back!”


Amanda F.
About: I worked in a vet clinic during college and I studied animal science for a year and a half. I had cats growing up and hope to get a dog one day soon! We have 2 young kids right now, so we are not ready to own our own pet just yet. I am great with training and have trained my friends’ dogs and my cats. Both cats that I most recently lived with knew “up” and know how to sit on command. I am a teacher during the school year and home during the summer. I am free all summer except a trip here and there. I try to keep my calendar as updated as possible, but you can always reach out and ask! I have a big yard, but it is not fenced in so your dog would have to be on a leash. I do not have any pets, but we do have 2 kids.


Bethany B.Star Sitter

“Bethany took great care of our pup! I felt great at drop off that he would be in good hands for the weekend. He got plenty of activity and play time. Her dog tinker is very sweet and a great companion. She sent photos all weekend to keep us in the loop!”


Olivia P.
“Olivia was amazing with my cat Charlotte. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared for charlotte like she was her own. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for furry friend. Highly recommend.”




Jill N.

“Jill is amazing! She has watched Copper now twice and I love her! She sends lots of pictures and is quick to answer when I send a message. I will use her whenever I need a sitter.”


Olivia P.

“Olivia did a great job watching out Shih Tzu. We would definitely use her again!”


Mairi G.

“Mairi was amazing with Cooper! She watched him for a long time while we were on vacation, and sent regular updates and photos (even when we were out of service, and we were so excited to come back to our messages from Mairi)! She is extremely warm and was so attentive to Cooper. He got tons of playtime with her dogs and activity with Mairi. We would board Cooper with her again in a heartbeat and are so happy he made some new dog buddies in the Cleveland area!”


Marg M.

“Marg and Caleb were fantastic! They were easy to communicate with and they were incredible with both our girls! Would highly recommend using them!”


Arianna W.

“Arianna was so wonderful to work with and took amazing care of my elderly little chihuahua. My dog came home in a way that I knew she was relaxed and happy while she was being taken care of.”


Megan G.
“Megan loves animals more than anyone I have witnessed. She took such amazing care of my dog whenever I went on trips. And let me tell you my dog isn't easy to handle, with her energetic, anxiety ridden self, but she loved her and gave her so many cuddles and treats. Her dogs are so used to other dogs from her fostering dogs in the past. Those dogs welcomed mine with open arms. She had so much fun playing with them in her huge fenced in yard. She's one of the few people I would honestly trust watching my animals, she even watched our bearded dragon for us! 💗”


Ashley A.Star Sitter

“Ashley was fantastic and went above and beyond for my boarding reservation! She kept me updated with pictures throughout and was sensitive to any special needs or circumstances. Highly recommended. I plan to rebook with Ashley when I need a boarder up north again soon!”


Danielle M.

“fantastic! Danielle is a great communicator and it was great for our older dog to be with another dog!”


Samantha G.

“Gypsy had a wonderful wonderful time with Samantha! Would absolutely recommend her!”


Griffin C.
About: Ever wondered what it would be like to have your own personal national park? Now your furry friends can enjoy the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and their own private park like setting with over 80 acres of leashed exploration and even a few fenced in acres for off leash play. I am a retired professional with a desire to cater to animals who are accustomed to getting individual attention year round and expect their custom treatment, cuddles, and meals to be routinely available even when the rest of their service humans are not. I have a have a senior golden retriever who is slowing down at 12.5 and we are simply more active than he currently requires. I enjoy getting to spend all day with animals and am opening up our special place to our furry local friends. Rest assured that I will care for your animal family beyond how anyone would care for a human family member. I also understand that the pet's safety and security are paramount to the quality of the experience for both the pet and their family. Also, belly rubs on demand.
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet 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 Traverse City.
Rover makes it easy to find Traverse City 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
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.
