Christal Yuen

1 month ago | rover.com | Christal Yuen

As the cost of caring for our pets increases year over year, so do the options we have for spoiling our four-legged family friends. In 2025, we found that the annual cost of caring for a dog falls between $1,390 and $5,175. For cats, the cost of care is between $830 and $3,095. While factors like size, breed, medical conditions, and location can heavily influence how much you spend, there are also ways to save.

Nov 26, 2024 | rover.com | Christal Yuen

In Miami, FL, the cost of dog boarding averages between $34 to $45 per night for a standard stay. This is lower than the national average of boarding your dog, which is $40 to $50 per night. When booking through a local kennel, this cost per night may increase depending on the facility, sitter, size of room, and additional services. However, through marketplaces like Rover, the cost per night often includes these services, as sitters want to treat your dog like their own.

Jan 30, 2024 | rover.com | Christal Yuen

“Lie down” is one of the earliest behaviors you can teach a dog. Dogs of all ages can learn this cue, and you have five different ways to teach a dog to lie down. Lying down is useful in plenty of scenarios, such as showing your dog it’s time to relax and keep still in crowded areas or outdoors. Sometimes, simply holding a treat to the floor will get your dog to lie down. They may do several other behaviors first, but it’s important to not give the treat unless they lie down.

Dec 11, 2023 | rover.com | Christal Yuen

Skip the paw print ornament kits and jump right into making them yourself at home. These salt dough ornaments only require three ingredients and a lazy afternoon of crafting. Turn your art skills up to 100 with paints, carving tools, and glitter—or keep it simple by following our ornament recipe below. Before you start, we have some crafting tipsHave treats for your pet. Some dogs and cats don’t like their paws touched and will need plenty of treats to be convinced making this memory is worth it.

Nov 10, 2023 | rover.com | Christal Yuen

Every  November 11th, many families and organizations around the United States take a moment to honor Veterans for Veterans Day. This annual day of remembrance has origins that date back to World War I. All around the country, government offices and services pause, while ceremonies and parades are held in observance, to honor the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. military, naval, or air service.