Dog Boarding in Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
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Top rated Downtown dog boarders
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Renee was fantastic with our dog. Her home was welcoming and with the space necessary for our medium sized dog! She is caring and kind and will always be one of our first calls on Rover!”
“We love Barbara! She has taken care of our dog 3 times and we can’t imagine using anyone else. She is so caring and loving and treats our dog like her own. She keeps us updated daily. We highly recommend Barbara!”
“Our doggo Brownie stayed with Shanna from Thurs afternoon to Sat afternoon. We were originally set to pick up at a later time but we had to change our plans last minute and Shanna was completely okay with that. This was our second staying leaving him with Shanna. While we were away she sent me a couple photos and updates of how he was doing, so I was able to enjoy my short trip without any worry about brownie.”
“Maribel was so good with my Gidget girl. Maribel sent me photos and updates every day. It really set me at ease knowing she was being so well taken care of. Maribel has a huge back yard so Gidget could run and play. Maribel was so nice and easy to talk to. I will definitely use Rover/Maribel again for my dog sitting needs.”
“Julie made our first rover experience excellent. She was extremely prompt in any questions I had, and I really felt like she treated Bruce like one of her own. It was a great experience for Bruce as she had her own dogs there, and was excellent for socializing him. He came back happy, and worn out. We look forward to using Julie and her team of awesome dogs again.”
“First time leaving our one year old rowdy boy Lance. Breanna sent videos and checked in with us. Our dog looks like he had the time of his life !!! Not sure he'll want to be home. Totally recommend Breanna. We will definitely use her again.”
“My boy was taken care of so much he didn’t want to leave! I got regular updates and pictures! If you leaving town and don’t have room for your best friend, Sidney should be your go to boarding!”
“Nalani is a great pet sitter. My cats were well taken care of, and I received updates throughout their stay. I returned from my trip to find them happy, healthy, and reluctant to leave. Would recommend Nalani to anyone in need of boarding a pet!”
“We had to Google a boarding facility since we had just moved to Bakersfield. We chose Jill & Liz because of their high reviews. And we got really lucky! My dog was well cared for and I received daily updates. I was able to be away from home and away from my fur baby with no regrets & no stress! I highly recommend them!”
“It was hard to leave my dog with any sitter, however, I’m very glad I left my dog with Akie! She took such good care of my frenchie. Akie was wonderful with my frenchie and really made me feel at ease knowing my frenchie was safe and in good hands. Akie had a great home and very accommodating to dogs.”
“I’ve never had my dogs literally excited once they realized they were being dropped off at a dog sitter before. This is my second time using Sara and when I was standing at her front door to drop them off, my elderly dog was scratching at the door to be let in! Both dogs immediately acted like she was family. Highly recommend”
“Jennifer did a great job with my dog. I truly recommend her to everyone. She treated my dog as her own with all love and caring. She was updating me every day with texts and photos about my dog. She is such a beautiful lady.”
“O recently moved to the area and Aliky has been keeping my furry kid for daycare and overnight stays. She has been an excellent care provider for my dog. My dog has medical conditions and Aliky has been able to provide the sensitive care she needs. I appreciate her attentiveness to detail and the warm environment she provides for my dog. I highly recommend Aliky for your pet care needs.”
“This was my puppy Milo's first time boarding so I was a little nervous but Maria made the entire experience so easy. She sent regular updates and always communicated with us which was comforting. Milo loved her! Definitely will ask her to dogsit again!”
“Adriana is the best pet sitter I have ever known. She spoils my dog, gives him treats, and bathes him before I pick him up. I would highly recommend Adriana for any of your pet care needs.”
“Great experience using Stephanie as our Dog sitter. She was friendly easy to communicate with and helped us feel reassured that our dog was being well taken care of while we were away. It was our first time using Rover and Stephanie exceeded our expectations. We will be using her services again soon!”
About: I have taken family dogs in for boarding, have trained multiple dogs of different ages and temperaments and have experience walking dogs that are untrained or are still learning leash manners 🫶 I have a flexible schedule. I work from home and can take your pet out for potty breaks or play time to my backyard multiple times a day ! I have a fenced back yard. I own 2 dogs which will not be interacting with your pet unless specificity requested. They will also only be going to the back yard supervised
Downtown dog parents share their Rover experiences
Jess was amazing with our boy. Brutus seemed very happy and comfortable to be there with Jess. Jess was very informative and we got plenty of picture's and video updates of our boy. Responded in a timely manner and we needed a last minute sitter and Jess was very happy to help us. 10/10 would let Brutus stay with Jess if we happened to be in the area again.
This is our first time to have our dog in a home. She usually is in the boarding place. But wow, what a difference. If only I could multiply Ms Jeanette,,,she is AWESOME with our dog! Our dog loves her so much and we also Do. She did an amazing job taking care of Echo for A week and she send us messages everyday and photos of her (you dont get this in boarding place). I hope she is available the next time we need a place for our Dog. I so appreciate Ms Jeanette, she is simply the Best!
Sidney was so sweet and took us on the kast minute. She sent us periodic photos of our Teddy and he looked so comfortable. Im so thankful for her. I'm all about aura's and she was a beautiful soul. I'm happy that my Teddy got along with her cats and her dog she was sitting that day. I just love that she kept in touch. ❤️
I booked Kalani at the last minute for a two weeks and this included 4th of July. I was grateful that she was willing to watch my dog on such short notice. I have a large English bulldog and he has to be kept inside during hot temperatures. During the two weeks Kalani did send me 80+ pictures of Thor which I appreciated. I did however have an issue when I arrived home to find that my dog had 2 puncture wounds. I reached out to Kalani and she explained that my dog had an exchange with a neighborhood dog. I understand that dogs fight however I was a little upset that I was not informed until I asked and sent pictures of the wounds I found. As a pet owner I made a mistake by not writing down the do's and dont's for Thor. I will take partial blame for any miscommunication and I hope Kalani will learn from the situation that happened. I gave 4 stars because at the end of the end of the day my dog was feed, housed and kept alive. I believe she cares for pets and I believe in second chances.
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
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 Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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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