In-home dog boarding in Boston
Your dog stays in a real Boston home, South End brownstone, Cambridge triple-decker, or Jamaica Plain apartment with a verified Petme sitter. Walks along the Charles, Common, or Arnold Arboretum. Cashback and up to $20,000 in vet protection per booking.
Why Petme
Why Boston owners choose Petme for dog boarding
Every boarding stay in Bostonis designed around one thing: your peace of mind. No kennel cages, no rotating staff, no last-minute surprises, just a verified sitter, a real home, and a routine that fits your dog's real life.
0% commission
Zero fee for pet owners
No commission. No service charges. The nightly rate you agree with your sitter is the full price you pay. No surprises at checkout, ever.
Cashback rewards
Cashback after every stay
Earn money back on every completed boarding booking. Cashback compounds with use and applies to future bookings on Petme.
Trusted sitters
Verified, background-checked sitters
Every boarding sitter on Petme is reviewed by our trust & safety team. Only verified, background-checked sitters can accept boarding bookings.
$20,000 protection
$20,000 vet protection
Every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage from drop-off to pickup. If your dog needs emergency care during the stay, eligible costs are covered.
Available Sitters in Boston
Browse verified pet sitters across the country. Our grid updates based on your location.
Neighborhoods we cover
Verified sitters in every Boston neighborhood
From Back Bay to Allston, Petme sitters live across the Boston metro. Short drop-off, familiar walking routes, and a home environment close to your dog's day-to-day.
- Back Bay
- South End
- Beacon Hill
- Jamaica Plain
- Cambridge
- Somerville
- Brookline
- South Boston
- Charlestown
- North End
- Dorchester
- Allston
How it works
Three steps to your perfect boarding sitter in Boston
Find a sitter, meet in person, then book with full vet protection. The whole process happens inside the Petme app, transparent, verified, and built around your dog's comfort.
Search boarding sitters nearby
Browse verified boarding sitters in your city. Filter by price, star rating, home setup (yard, AC, own pets), neighborhood, and availability for your dates.
Free meet-and-greet
Schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet at the sitter's home before committing. Confirm your dog feels comfortable and the home is the right fit.
Book, relax, earn cashback
Drop off with confidence. Get photo and message updates throughout the stay. When the booking completes, cashback lands automatically in your Petme account.
Typical pricing
How much is dog boarding in Boston?
In-home dog boarding in Boston typically runs $40-$80 per night, with most stays around $55/night. Petme charges 0% commission for pet owners, so the rate you agree with your sitter is the rate you pay, no hidden service fees, ever.
Local guide
Dog boarding in Boston, MA: what to know
Boston is a small, walkable city where dog life is built on neighborhoods, brownstones in the South End, triple-deckers in Cambridge and Somerville, apartments in Allston and Brookline. Yards are rare; walks matter. Petme sitters here reflect that reality. They live in the same buildings as you, walk the Charles, the Common, the Esplanade, the Arnold Arboretum, or Franklin Park, and structure their boarding routines around real urban dog life rather than backyard convenience.
For Boston pet owners, Petme charges 0% commission. The rate agreed with the sitter is the full price, no platform fees, no service charge. Cashback is automatic after each completed stay. Every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary protection, important coverage given that emergency-vet visits at Angell Animal Medical Center or BluePearl Waltham can otherwise be a significant unplanned cost.
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Frequently asked questions
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