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Isabella K.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA, 98105

Isabella was so great with CC! She was great to communicate with, pick up and drop off was super easy, and I got back a very tired dog! I would love to have CC stay with her again.

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Lauren J.
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Jessica C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
9 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Wallingford, Seattle, WA, 98103

Jessica took great care of our dog, Holly. We received daily updates on how Holly was doing and she made our dog feel at home in a new environment. Jessica demonstrates a lot of patience and compassion for animals and also takes beautiful pictures of her furry guests. We are grateful that we know Holly will be cared for and safe when we are away from home. Thank you Jessica (and Mochi)!

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Sue H.
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Philip S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wedgwood, Seattle, WA, 98115

Phillip and his family created the most loving and relaxing environment for Grouter’s stay with them. He was very communicative and easy to coordinate with. Grouter had a great time and I had a wonderful vacation knowing my pup was in great hands!

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Lauren S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Eastlake, Seattle, WA, 98102

Lauren and her partner were great with Rory! She got along well with their dog too! We really appreciate all the pictures and the great communication!

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Lorena R.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
50 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Matthews Beach, Seattle, WA, 98125

Lorena is absolutely amazing with dogs ! She has a calm gentle nature and I could immediately see that she loves, respects and knows how to connect with them . We felt comfortable and confident with our fur baby in her care .

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Devan H.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, 98119

Devan was excellent with Pepper, and was extremely meticulous in his communication. We received constant text and photo updates during his stay and that’s one of the most important qualities when caring for a pet.

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Yingqi X.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
University District, Seattle, WA, 98105

Yingqi was outstanding. Very communicative sending photos and videos and took excellent care of our dog. I felt comfortable knowing that she was in great hands and my dog looked really happy being there. Would definitely book again!

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Sunmee & Patrick J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Downtown, Bellevue, WA, 98004

My dog had a good time at Sunmee and Patrick’s. He made good friend with their dog Winter. Sunmee, Patrick and their lovely son took good care of Nui and kept me updated with videos and pictures. I look forward to booking NUI’s next stay with them.

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Teresa Z.
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Ponyo Z.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
427 reviews
110 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, 98109

Ponyo did an amazing job keeping our Olive happy, healthy, and engaged during her stay. She sent a ton of pictures each day, mixing useful information (poop quality and quantity) with adorable beagle faces around the yard. We are so grateful for the time she spent with Olive!

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Maria C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA, 98107

Maria was fantastic with our dog Kiki. She sent updates multiple times per day and it seemed like our dog loved her time with her! She was great at working with us on Kiki’s schedule and making sure she got all her medications. Would love definitely recommend and use in the future!

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Samantha K.
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Brantley B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
16 repeat clients
18 years of experience
First Hill, Seattle, WA, 98104

Brantley was fantastic! I was a little nervous leaving my dog as we just moved to Seattle. He kept me updated through the weekend and sent plenty of pictures. We really appreciated it!

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Lina D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Fremont, Seattle, WA, 98103

Lina was amazing!! She was very communicative, sent us daily photos, and followed our directions perfectly! She was very sweet and caring with our pup while we were out for a week. Would highly recommend and we will definitely use Lina again!

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Carolyn B.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
61 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Ravenna, Seattle, WA, 98105

Jasmine had a great time with Carolyn . She was there for 10 days and came back happy and healthy Carolyn also send pictures and updates multiple times a day . Thank you so much !

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Adam B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
91 reviews
41 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Eastlake, Seattle, WA, 98102

100% would book again. Adam was very patient and understanding. I have a VERY rambunctious and excited husky and chose Adam because he had raised a husky and knows the breed. He was on time, asked all the necessary care questions and made me feel confident that Riku was in good hands. Riku came back happy and I was able to have a nice night out with no worry.

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Melissa V.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA, 98133

Melissa did an excellent job caring for Eddie! Lots of cuddles, walks, and picture updates. Eddie is already asking when his next vacation is!

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Emily Y.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Eastlake, Seattle, WA, 98102

Emily was fantastic. She met Moon ahead of time and they instantly connected and got along. She sent frequent pictures, took him on hikes and adventures around town. When we picked him up he was happy and kept running to her as well. We have already planned to book with her for future out of town trips we have.

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Brittney G.
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$105
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
Meadowbrook, Seattle, WA, 98115

Brittany was above and beyond fantastic! Our 7-year-old GSP loved the walks, the big backyard and special trip to Green Lake. Brittany sent me daily updates and pictures and was flexible when we arrived home early from our trip and picked up our dog a night early. I highly recommend Brittany and will be calling her to watch our dog in the future. Thank you!!

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Regina B.
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$105
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
22 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Queen Anne, Seattle, WA, 98109

Regina went above and beyond to ensure my elderly dachshund received the best care and attention. Her regular photo updates allowed our family to relax while away, knowing our pet was in good hands. Regina was also easy to work with, flexible, and we look forward to having our dog stay with Regina again!

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Michael F.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Magnolia, Seattle, WA, 98199

Michael was an amazing sitter for my dog and communicator for me!! We had a last minute schedule change and were traveling to Seattle unexpectedly. Michael was so helpful and accommodating to make this work with less notice than usual! He was prompt and communicative sending me pictures of Sox updates along the way. His dog Ellie was very chill and seemed to get along with Sox great. I definitely would (and will!) work with Michael again!

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Margaret N.
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$79
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Wedgwood, Seattle, WA, 98115

We had such a great experience with Margaret and Tony taking care of our two dogs while we were away on our family vacation. They took amazing care of both of our pups and gave us total peace of mind the entire time. We really appreciated the regular photo updates; it meant a lot to see our dogs happy, out on walks, and getting plenty of love and attention. It was clear they weren’t just being “watched,” but genuinely cared for. The extra TLC, consistency, and communication made all the difference. We came home to two very happy, well-cared-for dogs, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable, thoughtful, and attentive pet care!

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Vince O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Lola’s first overnight stay with Alejandra after just a couple of daycare visits, and we couldn’t have been happier. It’s never easy leaving your dog overnight for the first time, but Alejandra made us feel completely at ease. She sent sweet updates and photos, and it was obvious Lola was having a great time and getting lots of love. Lola came home happy, relaxed, and tired in the best way. We’re so grateful for the wonderful care and would absolutely book with Alejandra again she is the best!

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Megan K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect and seamless communication, amazing care for our two doggos, and lots of flexibility even when our flight got delayed. Highly recommend!

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Cheongcae Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maya was super accommodating and flexible with changing times, and she sent lots of great updates and photos. Olivia was well taken care of, and I would definitely book with her again. Thanks Maya!

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Peter S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kate is a fantastic sitter! She went above and beyond for Cooper, even taking him to his favorite dog park at Magnuson Park so he could get some time in the water. It’s such a relief to know he was in such caring hands while we were away. Highly recommend to any pet parent looking for genuine care and someone who truly treats your pup like their own.

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Amado T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zachary always takes wonderful care of my pup, Maui, and sends thoughtful updates throughout his stay.

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Reed P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolyn did a wonderful job, our little princess was happy when we picked her up which is EVERYTHING! Highly recommend.

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Brent O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle was fantastic with our Aussie Tyler! Tyler got along great with her dog Valkyrie, and she sent us lots of updates. When our flights got severely delayed on the way home, Michelle was super flexible and kept Tyler for an extra night!

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Alyssa B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brandon was great. We have a very energetic, young pup, and Brandon welcomed him with open arms. He has a backyard that was perfect for play time and it was clear that he was excited to be hanging out and spending time with our dog. When we returned from our weekend away, Bodhi was healthy, happy and exercised. Brandon offered exactly what we needed!

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Jessica D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrea is so great with Obi! He was excited to see her when we dropped him off. Obi loves his vacation adventures with Andrea while we’re traveling!

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Megan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Philip took great care of our 12 year old Lab for 10 days. It was a long time for Freddie to be away from home, but upon pickup, I could tell he had been loved and had a very happy time with Philip and his family.

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Beth B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thu was awesome with Kiko. She sent lots of video updates and clearly pampered kiko during her stay :) Would recommend her to any dog parent!

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Stacey W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicolas was AMAZING! My two doggies spent 8 days with him while I was on vacation. I was nervous about being gone so long, and one of my dogs has never been to a sitter. Nicolas updated me multiple times a day along with photos! I think the dogs love him more than me. Lol. He is my new dog person for sure! I can't give enough positive feedback! So wonderful!!!!

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Erika S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica and her partner are absolute gems! They took such good care of our baby boy (Bear) while we were away for a couple weeks visiting family. We were given bountiful updates and pictures that really put me and my partners heart at ease- it honestly looked like Bear had a better time than we did 😂💗 Jessica went above and beyond to care for Bear, take him out many times a day, and was honestly very much in tune with his behavior and what he likes/doesn’t like. She was noticing things about Bear that we’ve observed over the years, in such a short amount of time! We were incredibly happy with our experience and will definitely be booking with Jessica again the next time we are away ☺️

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Daniel H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Booked for holiday weekend. Davis took great care of my dog Chloe. I even forgot her treats and he offered to get her some. Would book again.

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Laura F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time stay and Isabella kept us updated all through the stay with pics and videos. Our pup had a playdate, few walks, naps, and home comforts. We will def. be booking again. Thank you, Isabella!!

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Jyotsna N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sally is the best when it comes to watching my pup while I’m out of town! I’m never worried about how he’s doing with her updates and she’s always doing something exciting to keep the pups active! I book with Sally anytime I’m in need of a sitter

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Stuart N.
Boarding
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Ye (Amy) was such a great sitter - she watched our two small pups for 10 days while we were on vacation & was a joy to work with. She provided our dogs each with their medications & specialized diets and was very careful about instructions for our pups. While we were gone, she provided tons of updates & photos which we absolutely loved. We would love to work with her again!

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Jillian H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Teresa has watched Bagley multiple times and always does a fantastic job. She keeps us updated on how he’s doing, is attentive to his needs, and he genuinely loves seeing her.

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Mikayla L.
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I honestly dont want to share her with anyone haha she's so great and attentive. My dog loves her and looks forward to her every time.

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Sherry Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige was great and very accommodating for Lola! Would recommend your fur baby to be watched by her.

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Joyce K.
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Worried about your dog’s comfort while you’re away? Rover helps you choose from over 3,200 dog boarding environments hosted by vetted and reviewed Seattle sitters. Turn your dog’s stay into a canine vacation in popular Seattle dog-friendly neighborhoods like Queen Anne, Fremont, Capitol Hill, or West Seattle. Rover makes it easy to find affordable dog boarding in Seattle and surrounding areas like Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Tacoma, or Bothell. The cost of dog boarding in Seattle, WA, ranges from $65 to $70 per night.

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When booking, factor in your dog’s habits and needs to your sitter’s location. Does your dog need off-leash playtime? A sitter who lives in the U District may visit Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area. Well-socialized dogs may enjoy staying with sitters who live by dog-friendly outdoor patios, like Bark!Espresso, a dog-themed café with fun treats for pups, or The Barking Dog Alehouse in Ballard.
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