Pet Boarding in Colchester

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Blaise T.
£45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat pet owners
10 years of experience
Essex, CO2

Blaise has been so helpful and kind through the whole process, this is the first time I’ve used Rover and she has made it really easy and put my mind at rest. It was great to have pictures and videos sent over while they were staying with Blaise. Thanks so much for looking after my kittens so well :)

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Katrina M.
£45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Ardleigh, CO7

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karen was amazing and provided a wonderful holiday for our dog! We arranged a meet up prior to booking and Rocket instantly took a liking to their home. Karen was thorough in her questions even providing a questionnaire to ensure Rocket had a comfortable stay. We received regular photos and updates and they even took him for some swim time in Mersea! It was such a relief to know he was having a great time while we were away. We would absolutely recommend and thanks again!!

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Kate T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog, Lemmy, had a wonderful time with Cathy. I’m very grateful that she agreed to look after him at short notice. Also, the great walks she took him on. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the care Lemmy received while I was away. Thank you Cathy; we’ll see you again soon!

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Alex P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda has looked after our dog twice now and twice he's ran in super happy and content. Our dog actually had 2 torn pads, of which both had been bandaged up, Amanda was still happy to have him and took great care of him, kept him distracted from pulling off his bandages and even changed them in the morning. I honestly couldn't feel happier and more content leaving my dog in Amandas care and would recommend to anyone!

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Esther H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I left my precious Taco who is 9 weeks old with Patricia. She was fantastic! I know Taco is a bit of a handful but Patricia was very caring and understanding regarding his puppy stage. I was nervous at first to leave him with a sitter. But she embraced him with loving arms. Whilst I was away she sent me photos and kept me up to date, which was very comforting to see that he was happy and in very capable hands. I loved Patricia's terminology to advise me that Taco had the Zoomies. That made me chuckle as I knew exactly what she meant. She was great I 💯 recommend.

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Colette V.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I can say a huge thank you to Annabel, who is an amazing dog sitter, even though my dog doesn’t like other dogs. She is caring and responsible at all times, and you can definitely leave your doggy with peace of mind.

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Denitsa P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I honestly couldn’t imagine leaving Reggie with anybody else, the care, time and effort Briony clearly puts in to ensure he’s content and happy is priceless 🥹 another great stay for Reggie Roo 🐾🐕‍🦺🦴

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Nicola C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is just lovely, we got on really well and she made me feel relaxed and welcome as soon as we met. Otto adored her and had the best time, lots of fabulous walks and swimming too. He has stayed with Hannah twice and we will definitely be booking again.

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Debianne M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Really pleased I found Lana, got daily updates/photos while I was away and one happy dog when I got home!

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Stephanie M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Five stars because I can’t give him six. Needing emergency care, Robert drove to collect kiji at extremely short notice. He then kept in touch regularly, his knowledge and insight with a difficult breed is exceptional. My dog clearly loved her time there and I cannot wait recommend Robert enough.

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Darren v.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Darcy had a fantastic stay with Amadeusz. It was her first time staying with non family members and he put us all at ease immediately and provided regular updates on how she was doing. Excellent communication and he was incredibly accommodating. A real dog lover. Could not recommend him more highly. Thank you.

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Daryl N.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Evdokia was amazing with our staffy Stella. From the beginning we could tell she is a dog person, and we knew our girl was in safe hands. We would use Evdokias services again without a doubt.

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Martynas N.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very welcoming and we felt good about about Jane caring for Ivy. Ivy returned happy and relaxed which was great!

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Zoe T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Celine was amazing with Coda. He loved his stay and even got to run off leash in a field for the first time! Being a rescue, I was nervous about leaving him but Celine put all my worries to rest, sending constant updates and even teaching him a new trick. Coda loved his stay!

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Stephanie J.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Our little dog Bailey was well looked after being cared for by Shannan and her family. He appeared very happy when I collected him. We appreciated the pictures of him and updates during his stay. Very reassuring. Thanks 😊

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Chris G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were very happy with the care Anna gave to Marco during his stay. Marco seemed to enjoy his stay and Anna kept us updated with photos on how he was doing.

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Claire S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sabina looked after Teddy so well and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was incredibly attentive, took him on regular walks, and made sure he was comfortable and happy the whole time. We really appreciated the frequent updates and photos, it gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Teddy looked like he was having the best time! We’d absolutely book with Sabina again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter.

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sofina l.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend Stavrini enough she was very good with Duggee and he felt right at home straight away cuddling on the sofa. We got daily updates and pictures and I couldn’t ask for more. 10/10 x

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Chloe R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Claire and her lovely family. They had our 4.5-month-old working cocker spaniel, Enzo, for five nights and took such fantastic care of him. From the moment we dropped him off, we felt completely at ease. Claire, her husband and their adorable 2.5-year-old embraced the full madness and energy of a young puppy! Enzo was walked multiple times each day, given loads of attention, and clearly treated as part of the family. Their beautiful 4-year-old working cocker spaniel, Annie, was the perfect companion. She kept Enzo on his toes, helped teach him a few tricks, and looked like she genuinely enjoyed having him around. We received regular updates and could see how happy and settled he was, which meant the world to us. Enzo came home tired, content and very well cared for. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Claire to anyone looking for a caring, experienced and genuinely lovely dog sitter. Thank you again for looking after our boy so brilliantly!

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Rachel L.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was put at ease straight away with a visit to Bettina’s with Bosco prior to his stay. During his stay Bettina kept me updated with how Bosco was doing. He was walked regularly and on collection it looked like he enjoyed his stay. Very happy with the care Bettina provided.

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daz F.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lillian was great. She took my panicked booking after being let down with 1 day on a previous rover booking. She was professional, friendly and had my dog Mack following her around her home.

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Beth D.
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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 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 dog kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialise with their sitter’s pets

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