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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Sitter Profile Image: William A.
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William A.
£39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat pet owners
25 years of experience
Colchester, CO2

Will and his wife were very friendly and welcoming on arrival to drop off Tony. They did everything we asked of them whilst he was in their care. They coped well with him being unsettled in a new place on the first night and it sounds like he settled right in after that. We will use them again when in the area!

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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

Annabel was very friendly from the start. Straight away I felt comfortable when we first met on our get together prior to our booking. Whilst looking after our girls, Annabel sent numerous photos whilst out and about and at home. I would thoroughly recommend Annabel and will definitely book her again to look after my girls

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Karen W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lana was, and has been, amazing. She has assisted me very much in my efforts to alter the booking and has been nothing but accommodating. My dog, Penny, spent 2 weeks with her, her partner and their two dogs. I had met with Lana and the dogs prior to the holiday and she proved to be a very organised and experienced dog owner. I had daily updates whilst away but felt completely reassured that my precious pup was being looked after as well as I would have done if I had been there. On collection Penny looked happy, well and relaxed. It was a complete weight from my mind that whilst I was away that any issues or problems Lana was completely able to have dealt with might that have been necessary. I now know that on any event of needing dog care she is there, which is extremely comforting. Thank you Lana, and the dogs, for making Penny such a happy girl whilst I was away. Many thanks Sue Gearing (& Penny of course!) 🙏🤗

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Susan G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter for Otto while I was away for a week. Communication was excellent, and I received daily updates, photos and videos which gave me complete peace of mind. It was lovely to see how settled, relaxed and happy Otto was in her care. Knowing he was being so well looked after meant I was able to enjoy my holiday without worrying about him. It was clear that he was treated like one of the family and I came home to a happy, content dog, and I am incredibly grateful for the care he received. I would not hesitate to book again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter.

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Debianne M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I would happily recommend Karen to anyone. We left our dog for the longest we'd left him and I couldn't have felt more understood and at ease. Our dog was completely relaxed and chilled out, apparently he didn't want to leave on his collection. Karen invited us over for a visit prior to booking in, which I really appreciated and gave our dog some time to get used to new surroundings with me there. I wholly recommend Karen to anyone on the fence about booking!

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Esther H.
Boarding
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.
Boarding
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

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

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.
Boarding
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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Sitters in Colchester average 4
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Colchester on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about £34 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your and your pet’s needs.

As of Jun 2026, 670 sitters provided pet boarding in Colchester. You can filter, sort, and expand your radius to find the perfect home-from-home stay for your pup. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Colchester pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet boarding sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 4 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare sitters 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

There are 670 pet boarding sitters in Colchester on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their pet sitting services.