Dog Boarding in Islington
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1. Julia Z.

“Julia looked after our 5 month old puppy with so much care and attention, took her out to lots of different activities and walks and many cuddles-what more could you ask for! updated us with lots of pictures and videos throughout! 🙏🏻”


2. Bianca O.

“Bianca is fantastic! She treated Maisy like one of her own. I felt so comfortable leaving Maisy with her family and know she was well taken care of and loved for the entirety of her stay!”


3. Thaís F.

“Leo had an excellent trial night - was so happy and chilled when we picked him up. And lots of updates over the evening. He’s going back for a proper stay next week!”


4. Eszter L.


“Our girl loves Eszter and appreciates all the play time and love she gets in her garden and on walkies. Thank you so much for all the updates and photos over her stay ❤️”


5. Adelina K.

“Super friendly and accommodating, it was pleasure to meet you and you family. Lola even turned around for a bye bye look whilst walking up the path . I would absolutely recommend x”


6. Gloria M.

“Gloria was super friendly and helpful. It all worked seamlessly.”


7. Francisco O.

“Francisco looked after Max for six nights. Max is a very old dog, and Francisco made everything easy for Max and me. Max was treated to special homemade food, and Francisco kept me updated by sending some pictures while I was away. There was medication to administer, and Francisco was incredibly helpful in ensuring I felt reassured throughout Max's stay. It was a great experience, and Francisco is an excellent dog sitter. I m very grateful. P”


8. Danae M.

“Danae was great with my dog Sappho. As soon as they met I knew that Sappho would be very happy as Danae is obviously a natural with dogs and they got on straight away. Danae was helpful and flexible with pick up time, and good at communicating and sent pictures. Sappho came home very happy and tired from playing. I would definitely recommend Danae.”


9. Marilena F.

“Marilena and Sharpel are so so lovely, they took such good care of Lilo and sent us pictures and updates everyday! Lilo was a very happy pup when we picked her up, I 100% would recommend leaving your fur babies in their capable hands. Thank you ❤️”


10. Millie S.

“First time using a dog sitter and it was a last minute booking but Millie came to the rescue in such short notice and was a life saver. Very friendly and great with Mordy, Millie was keeping me up to date with how he was doing through the evening and was an absolute star of a sitter. Would highly recomend and leave my dog with her again.”


11. Nahiyan M.

“Perfect hosting from Nahiyan and Kat, lots of love and photos and walks. Only problem is our dog Barney didn’t want to come home! Highly recommend”


12. Merve Selen B.

“Merve looked after Rosie for a few nights and sent us so many pictures during their time together. Rosie looked to have had a great time, and Merve seemed to genuinely care for Rosie just like we do. Have already booked again for future stays!”




13. Joanna E.

“Joanna is not only a wonderful dog sitter, she is also a wonderful person! Such a warm and caring person! She sent lots of updates and pictures, which made our first trip away from our little girl much easier! We will definitely ask Joanna to watch Rosie the next time we go away!”


14. Lou H.

“Absolutely brilliant! Lou is lovely and gave me regular updates. My dog can be anxious but from the photos I received he looked happy and content. Definitely recommend!”


15. Harry S.

“Thanks Harry. An absolute gent! Took care of our little dog, was sensitive and reassuring and helpes guide us through the process, through the entire stay keeping us updated. We shall be booking again for sure. Thabks again Harry”


16. Flor H.

“We have had several bookings with Flor now, and have had a great experience each time. Good communication, lots of adorable photos, and our pup always seems to have had a great time - he did not want to leave!”


17. Geraldine G.

“I can’t thank Geri enough for looking after our dog! Hugo had a fantastic stay, lots of playtimes and walking. We had daily updates from Geri and lots of pictures which made us very happy. I would definitely recommend Geri and will be booking again in the future.”


18. Ewan O.

“Ewan was very good with our kitty Sunny, from the start he transmitted good feelings and he didn't disappoint. I'd definitely contact him in the future.”


19. Gabriela P.

“Gabriela looked after my 2 year old dog chewie and she was amazing. Gabriela welcome Chewie and made sure she is well cared for, she immediately took her in and played with her so chewie can feel better adjusting her well to her place as I left. Chewie found a new neighbour and friend and she will be staying regularly with Gabriela”


20. Arianna B.

“Vesper loved her time with Arianna and Pepita getting lost of attention, cuddles and playtime. We received lots of pictures and updates and felt confident that our dog is in great hands.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Islington on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about £32 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 dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 11,491 sitters provided dog boarding in Islington. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Islington dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Islington have an average of 11 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 3 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 Islington.
Rover makes it easy to find Islington dog 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 dog into their home when you’re away, whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet owners looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialise with their sitter’s pets
There are 11,491 dog boarding sitters in Islington on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Islington, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 86% offer medication administration and 79% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter via 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, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
