Dog Boarding in University Heights, Bronx, NY
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“Susan took great care of Indy while I was away. I received frequent updates which helped keep me at ease while I was out of town. Susan was very diligent getting Indy’s food/ outside routine down. Thank you, Susan!”
“Andrew was extremely accommodating and responsive. Haven’t met Ellen yet but Andrew and Mango were lovely and my dog ,Otto looks forward to seeing them again soon. Definitely recommend!”
“John was the perfect choice to watch my sweet Barney while I was on a vacation. He is a true dog lover and treated Barney as his own. I will definitely be leaving my pup in his care when i travel in the future. So Thankful to have found John!”
“As always, Pamela took excellent care of our two boys, allowing us to spend much needed time bonding with our newborn and recovering. Her kindness and love for our dogs is palpable. We can’t thank her enough!”
“Grateful so much for her taking care of Biggie, as it can be challenging him being a senior dog. Great communication, thoughtful and super flexible.”
“Eleanor was the perfect sitter for our dog Basil. She cared for her and loved her as if she were her own. Do not hesitate to book Eleanor. She is wonderful.”
“Thank you, Jennifer, for taking care of Miko. If you're looking for a cat lover to watch over your feline friend, look no further. Jennifer and her three cats are the best. She kept me updated throughout my trip with photos and videos, and Miko returned to me incredibly calm. Thanks again, Jennifer. Miko will definitely miss you all 🙏🏻”
“Vivian is amazing!!! We went away for our wedding and honeymoon and we were very relaxed and worry free. When we picked up Willow she was happy and even had learned some tricks. We love Vivian!”
“Amanda and her mom are amazing hosts and I’m so happy I chose them to care for my 2 year old pug. Benji stayed with Amanda for 3+ weeks. She texted me every day to update me on his behavior, eating habits and activities. She’s professional and worth it. I felt comfortable and relaxed while I was away from him for the first time. He also got very comfortable and cozy in her home and became a member of her family. I highly recommend her and will rebook her in the future.”
“Victoria is fantastic. This was my first time leaving my baby with someone that is not family. From the pick-up to the daily pictures and videos, Victoria made me feel at ease that Mavi was in really good hands. I was truly able to enjoy my trip and will definitely be booking with Victoria again (hopefully she's always available). Highly recommend!”
“Oksana took amazing care of our good boy. She was super helpful! Communication was a breeze and she sent cute pictures. We absolutely will utilize her loving care in the future.”
“I cannot recommend Imari enough! She was so good with Dougie, making sure that he was comfortable when I left him and giving him lots of love and exercise. She was so great at communicating with me to let me know how he was doing and sending pictures and videos. It was so nice to know that my pup was in great hands. Would definitely recommend Imari and would book with her again!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I reallylove that they are very generous with updates, complete with pics and videos. I didn’t even have to ask. iI made me worry less. Will definitely board my dog with them again, and I hope they will take us again too.”
“Naomi and Johnny took great care of our two dogs, Dexter and Bella. They were also very responsive when we were booking and during the period of time they were carrying for our dogs. Thank you!”
“Natasha was an incredible last minute sitter for Oakley for a long 5 day trip. He has a few health issues, (seizures, chicken allergy, etc.) but Natasha was attentive to all of them. She also did a great job keeping us updated throughout his stay. I would recommend her to anyone!”
“Glory did a great job with Riley, who can be overly excited. She sent text and pics EVERYDAY for 5 days! I did pick up and drop off and she’s was very punctual! Knowing Riley, I asked if she would sit him again and she smiled and said yes! So she definitely will be hearing from me in the NEAR future. Riley and I both needed that! See ya soon Glory!”
“Elines was the best! She sent us a multiple pics per day and made us feel so comfortable leaving our pups for vacation. Some of the pics were extra silly of our pups which made them a treat to open. We under estimated how much kibble we packed by 1 meal time so Elines even offered to cook them chicken and rice if needed which was much appreciated. Highly recommend!”
“Casey was great! Very accommodating for Rigby and took our last minute request for boarding. The neighborhood is great for walks and has parks for dogs to get their energy out. Casey made sure Rigby got outside plenty.”
“Giselle took great care for my dog while I was an away for some time. She kept in contact with me every day, she sent me videos and pictures of my dog daily. I would definitely recommend her to watch your fur baby.”
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Susan S.Star Sitter
“Susan took great care of Indy while I was away. I received frequent updates which helped keep me at ease while I was out of town. Susan was very diligent getting Indy’s food/ outside routine down. Thank you, Susan!”
Andrew & Ellen K.Star Sitter
“Andrew was extremely accommodating and responsive. Haven’t met Ellen yet but Andrew and Mango were lovely and my dog ,Otto looks forward to seeing them again soon. Definitely recommend!”
John C.Star Sitter
“John was the perfect choice to watch my sweet Barney while I was on a vacation. He is a true dog lover and treated Barney as his own. I will definitely be leaving my pup in his care when i travel in the future. So Thankful to have found John!”
Pamela S.Star Sitter
“As always, Pamela took excellent care of our two boys, allowing us to spend much needed time bonding with our newborn and recovering. Her kindness and love for our dogs is palpable. We can’t thank her enough!”
Grace & Wu G.
“Grace was amazing with my cat who turned out to be not so friendly when I’m not around. She sent daily updates and pictures. Would definitely recommend!”
Samantha M.Star Sitter
“Grateful so much for her taking care of Biggie, as it can be challenging him being a senior dog. Great communication, thoughtful and super flexible.”
Eleanor L.Star Sitter
“Eleanor was the perfect sitter for our dog Basil. She cared for her and loved her as if she were her own. Do not hesitate to book Eleanor. She is wonderful.”
Jennifer P.
“Thank you, Jennifer, for taking care of Miko. If you're looking for a cat lover to watch over your feline friend, look no further. Jennifer and her three cats are the best. She kept me updated throughout my trip with photos and videos, and Miko returned to me incredibly calm. Thanks again, Jennifer. Miko will definitely miss you all 🙏🏻”
Vivian L.Star Sitter
“Vivian is amazing!!! We went away for our wedding and honeymoon and we were very relaxed and worry free. When we picked up Willow she was happy and even had learned some tricks. We love Vivian!”
Amanda L.
“Amanda and her mom are amazing hosts and I’m so happy I chose them to care for my 2 year old pug. Benji stayed with Amanda for 3+ weeks. She texted me every day to update me on his behavior, eating habits and activities. She’s professional and worth it. I felt comfortable and relaxed while I was away from him for the first time. He also got very comfortable and cozy in her home and became a member of her family. I highly recommend her and will rebook her in the future.”
Victoria R.
“Victoria is fantastic. This was my first time leaving my baby with someone that is not family. From the pick-up to the daily pictures and videos, Victoria made me feel at ease that Mavi was in really good hands. I was truly able to enjoy my trip and will definitely be booking with Victoria again (hopefully she's always available). Highly recommend!”
Oksana P.Star Sitter
“Oksana took amazing care of our good boy. She was super helpful! Communication was a breeze and she sent cute pictures. We absolutely will utilize her loving care in the future.”
R. Imari M.Star Sitter
“I cannot recommend Imari enough! She was so good with Dougie, making sure that he was comfortable when I left him and giving him lots of love and exercise. She was so great at communicating with me to let me know how he was doing and sending pictures and videos. It was so nice to know that my pup was in great hands. Would definitely recommend Imari and would book with her again!”
Stephanie & Corey R.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I reallylove that they are very generous with updates, complete with pics and videos. I didn’t even have to ask. iI made me worry less. Will definitely board my dog with them again, and I hope they will take us again too.”
Naomi R.Star Sitter
“Naomi and Johnny took great care of our two dogs, Dexter and Bella. They were also very responsive when we were booking and during the period of time they were carrying for our dogs. Thank you!”
Natasha W.
“Natasha was an incredible last minute sitter for Oakley for a long 5 day trip. He has a few health issues, (seizures, chicken allergy, etc.) but Natasha was attentive to all of them. She also did a great job keeping us updated throughout his stay. I would recommend her to anyone!”
Glory F.
“Glory did a great job with Riley, who can be overly excited. She sent text and pics EVERYDAY for 5 days! I did pick up and drop off and she’s was very punctual! Knowing Riley, I asked if she would sit him again and she smiled and said yes! So she definitely will be hearing from me in the NEAR future. Riley and I both needed that! See ya soon Glory!”
Elines M.Star Sitter
“Elines was the best! She sent us a multiple pics per day and made us feel so comfortable leaving our pups for vacation. Some of the pics were extra silly of our pups which made them a treat to open. We under estimated how much kibble we packed by 1 meal time so Elines even offered to cook them chicken and rice if needed which was much appreciated. Highly recommend!”
Casey S.
“Casey was great! Very accommodating for Rigby and took our last minute request for boarding. The neighborhood is great for walks and has parks for dogs to get their energy out. Casey made sure Rigby got outside plenty.”
Giselle R.
“Giselle took great care for my dog while I was an away for some time. She kept in contact with me every day, she sent me videos and pictures of my dog daily. I would definitely recommend her to watch your fur baby.”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in University Heights.
Rover makes it easy to find University Heights dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters 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 parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
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