Pet Sitting & Boarding near you in United States
Known locally as pet sitter / boarding kennel. Compare researched prices and get free quotes from pros wherever you are in United States.
Typical price: $30–$150
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What pet sitting & boarding costs in United States
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doggy daycare (single day) Supervised daytime care at a facility | $30 | $40 | $55 |
| Kennel / boarding (per night) Overnight stay at a licensed boarding facility | $35 | $50 | $80 |
| In-home overnight sitting (per night) Sitter stays in your home or hosts your pet | $50 | $85 | $150 |
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How to hire a pet sitting & boarding pro in United States
- Verify insurance and bonding (standard for professional sitters)
- Do a meet-and-greet and, for boarding, tour the facility
- Confirm vaccination requirements and emergency-vet authority in writing
- Check group size, supervision hours and whether pets are crated overnight
- Compare platform protections (Rover/Wag) against independents
- Confirm holiday-period rates and cancellation terms
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a pet sitter or boarder before booking?
Ask about insurance, licensing where it applies, how many animals they take, their emergency-vet plan, whether dogs are ever left unsupervised, vaccination requirements, and ask for references or reviews. A meet-and-greet before booking is standard.
What vaccinations does my pet need to board?
Reputable boarders require up-to-date core vaccinations and usually kennel cough (bordetella) for dogs, with proof before arrival. If a facility doesn't ask for vaccination records, that's a red flag about the health of the other animals there.
What happens if my pet gets sick while I'm away?
A professional sitter or boarder has your vet's details, written authority to seek treatment up to an agreed limit, insurance, and an emergency contact plan. Confirm all of this in writing before you travel — verbal assurances aren't enough.
Kennel boarding, home boarding or a live-in sitter — what's the difference?
Kennels house your pet in a licensed facility with other animals; home boarding places them in a sitter's own home; a live-in or drop-in sitter keeps your pet in your house. Anxious, elderly or unsocial pets usually do better at home; sociable dogs often enjoy a good kennel or daycare.
Do pet boarders and sitters need a licence?
It varies. Some countries license home boarding, daycare and commercial kennels with inspections and star ratings; elsewhere it's unregulated and insurance plus references are the trust signal. Always check what applies where you live before assuming a sitter is vetted.
What does dog boarding cost in the US?
Kennel boarding averages $40-$60 a night ($25-$55 basic), pet-resort boarding $50-$95+, in-home overnight sitting $50-$150+, and doggy daycare $30-$50 a day.
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