Pet Boarding in Colchester
Find a loving Colchester pet sitter to watch your cat or dog overnight at your sitter’s home.

More resources
A focus on safety
Feel secure with our ID-verified sitters, 24/7 support and Rover Guarantee for up to £25,000 in eligible vet care.
Loving pet boarding sitters in your area
Search Results


21. John S.

“We honestly can’t recommend John highly enough, Peggy Sue loved staying with him. She was so settled on her trail night with him. She is staying with him again this week while we get married, and it’s so nice knowing how settled she is there. John sent cute photos and updates and it really put our minds at rest :)”


22. Zinaida I.

“Zinadia is an excellent and responsible dog sitter, our schnautzer Dali seems to have had a great time in her care. Highly recommended.”


23. Philip R.

“Phil and his lovely wife took great care of our labrador, Sparky. We had a meet and greet prior to boarding so we could all get to know each other and make sure it was the right fit. Phil is an experienced dog owner and he and his wife live in the quiet countryside, a perfect setting for your dogs holiday. We received regular photos and video updates on Sparky's welfare and messages describing the adventures he went on. Sparky almost didn't want to come home! He was clearly very relaxed whilst staying at Phil's home and made friends with other dogs and relatives over the weekend. I cannot recommend Phil and Liz enough! We will definitely be asking them to look after our boy again.”


24. Anna C.

“Anna was so kind and welcoming. She is the sweetest person you could trust your dog with. She bought a toy to welcome blanco and he was sad to leave her.”


25. Louisa Rose B.
“Louisa has house and dog sat for us on many occasions. Our dog LOVES her, and she doesn’t mind sharing a bed with him which not everyone is happy to do (he just likes to jump up for a cuddle and doesn’t sleep there the whole night). The house is clean and tidy when we return (I think was actually better than how we left it last time). And she sends us updates and photos when we are away.”


26. Joseph L.

“Kane just had his second stay with Joseph. Kane was excited to see him again at drop off so I know he enjoys his time there- will definitely be booking again!”


27. Mark S.

“A last minute request was made and Mark was really accommodating. Cooper was really happy to stay and had fun with Mark’s dogs. Highly recommended.”


28. Dan G.

“Dan took great care of Stella and managed to provide enough exercise to tire her out which isn’t easy! We received a lot of updates which was great. Would definitely book again.”




29. Leeanne W.

“Left our dog rodney again with leeanne for 2 weeks the longest we've ever left him. As always rodney was happy to go and I'm always happy knowing he is well cared with lots of affection. Think rodney thinks it's his second home 😀. Would definitely recommend leeanne”


30. Deimantas R.

“Amazing with Shadow. Sent multiple pictures throughout Shadows stay with him, constantly kept me updated. He went out of his way to help me as much as possible and ended up cancelling plans as I couldn't sort out Shadow being collected via the original plan collapsing. Couldn't recommend high enough.”


31. Shamika L.

“Tess had a wonderful week with Shamika and her two dogs. It was lovely knowing Tess was being so well looked after and helped me to relax in holiday, especially receiving updates with photos and videos. Will definitely be rebooking with Shamika. Highly recommended.”


32. Jess H.
“Jess is a hard working, caring individual. She is fantastic with all animals and is not shy about getting her hands dirty. She also has great interpersonal skills and is good at making people feel at ease. She has plenty of experience with animal care as she has 3 cats of her own, has grown up with large family dogs, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and various reptiles, so I would trust her with the care of any pet.”


33. Natasha T.
“Natasha is a wonderful lady, I have had the pleasure of knowing her for many years, she is so kind and caring and looked after my Labrador in her home on many occasions, he loved to see her and thoroughly enjoyed going to her while I was at work, enjoying not only her company but also that of her own dog. She also walked our dog on occasion and provided brilliant entertainment in the form of games and toys and an unending supply of hugs and kisses! We are going on a trip away soon where he wouldn't have been able to come along and Natasha was to look after him in her home for the week as we couldn't ever imagine leaving him with anyone else. Sadly he passed away a few weeks ago, Natasha was a power of strength for my husband and I but also showed so much compassion and love for Barley and displayed her own grief at his passing. I would thoroughly recommend Natasha and would trust her implicitly with my beloved pet.”


34. Dewika W.
“Wow, we couldn't be happier with Dewika taking care of our energetic one-year-old pup, Bruno, while we were away for a couple of days. Bruno had an absolute blast under Dewika's care. He played like crazy with her own dog, and we got tons of adorable videos and photos to prove it! Dewika's updates were a game-changer for us. We felt so connected to Bruno even though we were miles away. It's clear that Dewika loves dogs and knows how to make them feel at home. We're definitely going back to Dewika for pet sitting in the future. If you want your fur baby to have a great time and be in safe hands, Dewika is your go-to person. Highly recommended!”


35. Emmie C.

“Thanks for having Belle at short notice. She’s come back super chilled and relaxed…maybe see you next year when we come to the festival. Be in touch!”


36. Visma S.
About: I've taken care of dogs and cats my whole life, also back in my country I have worked in animal help foundations..have experience looking after dogs, cats and birds...got dogs and cats in my family so I understand them well I'm currently not working so almost available whole week..I do require notice so I don't make any additional plans however happy to adjust my schedule for a little one I live in first floor flat and have got big balcony also highwoods park nearby... happy to do at your place as well, always love long walks in parks...I haven't got any pets


37. Katrina M.
About: I have been looking after family and friend pets for years! we also own a 3 year old loving mini-golden doodle who is super friendly and gets on well with other dogs. My husband and I are huge dog lovers so your dog will be treated as our own. We live in Ardleigh and surrounded by fields and woodlands just outside our back garden so your pet would have the absolutely best time! I normally walk three times a day around this area it is very quiet so no public walking around this area so its extremely safe. We cant wait to welcome another furry friend into our household with lots of cuddles and affection! I work from home during the week as a business owner mainly on a laptop so I will always have your pet with me, I have lots of free time within the day to take care of your pet and lots of fun dog walks on the meadow fields behind our house. I have a fenced garden area and your pet will never be unattended your pet will be on lead on walks (unless you state otherwise) I will send daily pupdates so you know your pet is safe and having a fab time.


38. Ellie J.

“Ellie was amazing! Luna had a wonderful time and Ellie made sure we where kept updated and you could tell how well looked after she was when she came home. I would recommend her to everyone and would happily rebook Ellie again!”


39. Hannah B.
About: I have had in total 4 dogs in my life, loved to walk with them. I have also looked after a dog for a lady in the village while she was on holiday. My work can work around this. I am available most evenings and weekends. This will be something that I'll be doing more frequently in the future. In our home we have a fenced, safe garden for them to play in. Lots of local, long walks for them to enjoy. There are 2 dogs that will be able to keep your pups company.


40. Elina K.

“Elina is an excellent person to leave your dog with… quick communication, updates with photos and messages during our dog’s stay with her & we felt he was very well cared for. Thank you! 😊”
How Rover pet sitting works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by pet owners like you and choose a pet sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets.2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in person with a pet sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away for extra peace of mind.3. Book and Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform – no cash or cheques required.
Booking Protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet boarding sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new pet boarding sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgeable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us at any time.
Pet Boarding FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 pet owners when comparing sitters available in Colchester.
Rover makes it easy to find Colchester pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The identity-verified, 5-star sitters who 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 owners looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialise with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their pet sitting services.
