Dog Boarding in West Gate, VA
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“Taylor is a wonderful sitter. She is very caring and provides great care to our dog - Sky. Always providing us timely updates on Sky’s condition while he is with her. We will definitely use her service again.”


“Stacie was an absolute amazing! She took care of both my dogs; Duke and Rosie, for six days. Rosie stayed with Stacie before, but it was the first time for Duke. Stacie sent photos of both dogs multiple times a day. Duke had a knee surgery couple of years ago, so we were a little concerned, but Stacie was very cautious so he doesn’t hurt himself playing. Rosie is an anxious dog and takes a little time to warm up to people, but has no trouble introducing herself with other dogs, Stacie put us as ease! She provides regular updates throughout the day. In every photo, my dogs looked happy and well cared for. Duke and Rosie were shown a lot of love and attention during their time with Stacie and they came home happy and healthy. I could not have asked for a better person to look after both my dogs. We love Stacie! You are truly an awesome and so good with our two dogs. Many thanks again. We really appreciate all you’ve done with both Duke and Rosie!”

“Corey was great. I was a first time Rover user and first time boarding my two dogs outside of their original foster mom. Corey put me at ease with an initial meet and greet to get a chance to get comfortable with each other before their stay. From there, Corey took in the dogs and provided updates and pics throughout their stay. Both dogs seemed happy with their stay. Thanks Corey”

“Just wanted to say thank you for being amazing and watching Akira. Thank you for the updates in video and pictures. Thank you for allowing Akira to stay with you this week and make it her home. We appreciate you.”

“Catherine took great care of Andy during this visit. Andy was experiences stomach upset and the recommended increasing his feeding from twice a day to 4 times. Catherine accommodated this request. Fin was a great playmate to Andy. Andy came back healthy and happy 😊”

“Finding someone you truly trust with your dog is hard. Finding someone you trust with your elderly dog who requires multiple medications throughout the day? That's nearly impossible — until we found John & Joanna. Our King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Lola, is a senior girl with a precise care routine, and we left for a seven-day family vacation knowing that. John and Joanna were fantastic. They never missed a medication. They sent updates that put our minds at ease. And they treated Lola not like a responsibility, but like a member of their own family. These two are the real deal. We are already booking them for our next trip, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Lola approves. And Lola has high standards.”

“Maria was a gem! she went above and beyond in every way. She sent plenty of pictures and videos throughout the stay. Cub came home not only safe and sound, but clearly spoiled like she was the one that didn’t want the vacation to end 😂 I know my dog is looking for me to step up my game. Maria gave her plenty of love, playtime, and extra treats. Maria is a 10/10 sitter.”

“Ingrid was very patient, nice and communicative with me throughout Rocco’s stay. She sent photos and messages regarding Rocco’s day very often. It eased my anxiety as this was Rocco’s first time staying with someone else overnight. He is very attached to me so I was a bit concerned, but from the updates I got it looks like he did just fine :). Thank you Ingrid for taking such a good care of my baby and for being patient with him.”

“Walter is amazing!! He sends tons of videos and pictures of our boys! They always look super happy and made new friends on the visits. We are repeat customers, he makes everything so easy and we are grateful for that!”

“Beth was wonderful with our puppy. She was very responsive and kept us updated throughout the stay without being overwhelming, which we really appreciated. She was clearly prepared and already had everything she needed to provide great care, which made boarding prep so easy and stress-free for us. Her yard is spacious and perfect for dogs to play safely. She even sent him home with the sweetest little thank-you gift. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, attentive care.”

“She is truly amazing. I've had many other dog sitters, but this is the first time I've seen my furry friends so happy. My furry friends seemed to immediately fall in love with her the moment they met her. Even though my dogs are abandoned dogs and are very scared. She was like a magician. Than you,Angelique!!”

“This was my first experience using Rover. Noelle was great. She texted me several times with updates and photos to show that my dog was safe and comfortable in her care. I will definitely request Noelle again in the future!”

“We recently left our dog with Sowmiya for 10 days, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From day one, she was warm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. She kept us updated with regular photos and messages, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. What stood out was how much her whole family engaged with our dog. Her husband and child took him on walks around the neighborhood and played with him in a secure, enclosed area—he looked so happy and relaxed in every picture! It was clear that Sowmiya truly cared about his well-being and gave him lots of attention, exercise, and love. We came home to a calm, content pup, and we’re so thankful for the care he received. Highly recommend Sowmiya to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate sitter. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!”

“I can’t say enough good things about the care my 12-year-old baby Dharma received! Leaving an older dog behind is never easy, but from the moment we connected, I knew Dharma would be in loving hands. Mei was incredibly attentive, patient, and truly treated Dharma like part of the family. I received regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. Dharma came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs and understands the needs of senior pups, Mei is the one. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of my girl!”

“Iryna is the best! We were a little nervous about leaving our two golden boys for the first time, but she took such wonderful care of them…giving them so much love, attention & sharing frequent updates that completely put us at ease. We’re so thankful to have found her and will absolutely book with her again.”

“Hannah was absolutely amazing! My puppies had a great time and Hannah continued to send pictures and updates throughout the day. Would absolutely recommend Hannah to everyone!”

“Stephen was awesome! He was very accommodating and took great care of our Cooper. Stephen set aside time to listen to our requests and all of Coopers needs. We received lots of lovely pictures and updates, which made us so happy to know that our special pup was in good hands. We would definitely book another stay and highly recommend Stephen. Thank you Stephen!”

West Gate dog parents share their Rover experiences
I was able to do a meet and greet with Iris and she was very communicative and friendly. She clearly loves animals and I had no issues or concerns with leaving my puppy with her. My puppy was well taken care of and I would use Iris again if needing a sitter for my puppy.

Viviana was easy to coordinate with. During the meet and greet she showed us inside the house and the backyard and I appreciate seeing the space our pup would be spending his time in. During his stay she sent update with pics and videos which I loved. She was fantastic 10/10 recommend based on this forst experience and we plan to book with her again.

Maria and her family were the best! We left our pups in her care for a week and they were treated like part of the family. Maddie and Preston were also great with our babies. They had a great time and always kept us informed with messages/pictures. Would highly recommend Maria to anyone. She goes above and beyond what is expected from a sitter. Definitely booking with her again. 😊👍

Ivy was very attentive and caring for my fur baby. She sent me pics and videos nearly everyday and made sure I was always up to date on the status of Gizell. I especially appreciated that she requested a meet & greet prior to the drop off date to make all parties feel secured. It was my first time using Ivy’s services, we had a few minor hiccups but you can tell her genuine passion and love for animals immediately, I will definitely use again as Gizell came home as happy as when I left her so I know she had a great time. Thank you Ivy!!

We had an excellent experience with Rachel. She truly went above and beyond, carefully following every care instruction we provided. Atlas came home clean, happy, and well-adjusted, and it was clear he was treated with genuine care and attention. Even better, all of his items were washed and returned in perfect condition. It gave us real peace of mind knowing he was so well looked after. We would absolutely recommend this sitter and would happily book again.

My two dogs had their first sleepover at Heather’s and it went wonderfully! Heather is so watchful and caring, paying close attention to the dogs’ body language to make sure they are feeling comfortable and happy. Her dog Romeo is also a fantastic playmate for our two pups. We got lots of updates, photos, and videos! We feel so fortunate to have found a safe, fun, and loving “home away from home” for our wee beasties. 💕

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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 West Gate.
Rover makes it easy to find West Gate 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
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.
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