Dog Boarding in University Heights, Tempe, AZ
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1. Brooke A.

“Scarlett was so well taken care of and Brooke was very good about sending daily updates! I highly recommend and will most definitely be returning customers when we are in the area again.”


2. Angela T.

“Angela and her family were wonderful! She sent daily photos and updates and I could tell that the whole family was giving our dog a lot of love. I will definitely book with her again.”


3. Danielle & Kyle Q.

“Danielle, Kyle, Taz, and Pippin were amazing with Eddy and BD! They gave us frequent updates and the cutest pictures. We are so grateful to have caring people look after our littles. Thank you so much! We will definitely contact you for future care.”




4. Kelly & Dahl S.

“Betty was in great hands this weekend. Kelly sent videos and pics of the whole weekend. It was nice to she was enjoying her time there! Will definitely be back.”


5. Tracy M.

“Wish I could give more ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️. Fantastic experience, and too bad I wasn’t aware of this sooner. After years of traditional boarding I found Tracy and she is amazing! Updates were appreciated and my pups are so much happier than when I pick them up from a boarding complex. Truly nice knowing my pups were in good hands!!”


6. Huaqing G.

“1000/10 Huaqing was great! She responded to my booking request quickly and was very accommodating! My cat unfortunately got sick and I thought I was out of luck but Huaqing didn’t mind and was still happy to watch Baby. She included a thank you note and some treats which was very sweet. I will definitely book with Huaqing again if I need boarding :)”


7. Kayla L.

“Kayla sent me videos/pictures while I was away, which really helped ease my mind. When I picked up my dog, my dog started to cry cause she didn’t want to leave Kayla’s house. I highly recommend :)”


8. Eric M.

“Our two dogs had a great stay with Eric. He watched our 2 dogs for 15 days and I think they might have been reluctant to come home! He gave them all the care and attention they would have gotten at home and communicated with us through photos and updates while we were gone. He even took professional-like photos of them and sent those to us while we were gone. It was so unexpected and appreciated! We can't say enough good things about Eric!”


9. Kaitlyn & Cody I.

“Kaitlyn and Cody are the best! I had some last minute stuff come up and they welcomed my pup with open arms! I got lots of pictures which is amazing and always got my messages responded to in a timely manner! I can’t recommend them enough!”


10. Elena C.

“I couldn’t be more grateful to have Elena watch my dog, Bentley. I had a last minute vacation where I needed someone to watch Bentley and she was incredibly accommodating and helpful. She sent lots of photos throughout the time she was watching him and I could tell he had a great time with her. I would absolutely recommend booking Elena and look forward to her watching Bentley for future vacations!”


11. Eli O.

“Eli was great, as always. Mazie has anxiety and she showed zero signs of it during drop off. She is incredibly comfortable with Eli and well taken care of.”




12. Pamela C.

“Eddie loved his stay with Pamela! She took great care of him and stayed in touch to let me know how he was doing. He got along great with Carlos who is the sweetest pup! Thanks Pamela & Carlos!”


13. Allie S.


“Allie was kind and considerate. She provided all the updates I requested and gave me plenty of pictures and videos that were much appreciated while I spent time away from my fur baby. Thank you so much, Allie!”


14. Alex V.

“Alex was amazing with our dog Miloh! She has two pups of her own and still gave Miloh lots of love and attention. Her household is calm which comforted Miloh. Will book again!”


15. Daniella M.


“Daniella was wonderful, excellent accommodations with a very nice, safe environment for any dog, so if my fawn color American Pitbull can feel loved and be happy, healthy and herself, then any dog would be in great hands with this awesome pair.. my dog Lola and Daniella can’t wait to see each other again after my getaway to Las Vegas, hopefully they will be available next month for my 10 day cruise!!! 😆”


16. Kelly L.

“Kelly is an amazing person. She loves pets, and Aiko had an excellent time with her. She sent us photos all the time and always stayed in touch. I would definitely leave Aiko with her again.”


17. Joy & Matthew S.


“Joy and Matthew take such great care of our puppy Peanut. We always feel very comfortable with leaving Peanut in their care. Peanut loves being with them as well. We highly recommend Joy and Matthew🥰”


18. Constance H.

“Constance was the best ! I left her with a shy timid dog and came back to a playful pup. She really treated him like he was one of her own . He was an apartment dog since I’ve gotten him and Constance took the time to walk him and get him use to being out doors. She also has an older dog of her own who was very gentle with my pup even though my puppy was annoying her to play . She also sends you updates without asking ! I can’t wait to use her again in the future!”


19. Nique W.


“She did great and was so mindful on my new puppy! Would suggest to book with her. She gave me updates through out the day and it helped keep my mind at peace! Thank you for your patience”


20. Asher L.

“We love having Asher watch our girl. She gets spoiled at his place and comes back happy and tired from making friends! Definitely recommend him!”
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As of Jul 2024, 2,802 sitters provided dog boarding in University Heights. 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 a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of University Heights dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in University Heights have an average of 18 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters 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
There are 2,802 dog boarding sitters in University Heights on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In University Heights, 95% of sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 95% 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 a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through 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, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
