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Patrick W.
$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 534 reviews
301 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Orinda, CA, 94563

“Patrick has always been great for our dogs! They’re always excited to see him and we know they’ll always have a great stay. It’s great knowing Patrick’s always home and sending pictures of our pups while we’re away.”

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Jeff C.
Sitter Profile Image: Mariola P.
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Mariola P.
$77
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 204 reviews
79 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94703

“Mariola is such a sweetheart. She is great at communicating and our pups look like they had the best time with her. Mariola sent us pics everyday and let us know exactly how our dogs were doing. If we weren’t moving we would have Mariola be our Rover all the time!”

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Matthew S.
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Wenxin S.
$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
12 repeat clients
9 years of experience
El Cerrito, CA, 94530

“Cooper was very well taken care of and we think he felt part of the family. We also received thorough updates all the time during his visit. We will definitely book again as soon as we are in need! Thank you Wenxin!”

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Cristian B.
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Danielle M.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
52 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94603

“Danielle is great! I was late for pickup and felt terrible, but she was very sweet and accommodating. Also very communicative with tons of pictures as usual! Our two dogs seemed very happy”

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Kaila B.
Sitter Profile Image: Ashish C.
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Ashish C.
$66
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
19 repeat clients
20 years of experience
El Sobrante, CA, 94803

“Ashish was amazing. This was our pup’s first boarding, and I was very nervous. He reassured me that everything was going to be ok. He also sent us photos through out the visit! He was super accommodating on pick up time as well. Would ABSOLUTELY bring my dog back here if I needed boarding again!”

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Natalie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Hope P.
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Hope P.
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Edgewood Park, Albany, CA, 94706

“Hope is great with nervous dogs and makes them feel comfortable and loved. We booked her last minute for a week long trip caused by a family emergency, and it was so nice to not have to worry about our pup. Hope is very communicative and sends lots of pics and videos. Great sitter!”

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Sarah S.
Sitter Profile Image: Chen Z.
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Chen Z.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
9 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94702

“I had a very positive experience with Chen boarding my pup Bernie for a few days. Bernie is a well behaved dog, but he has a few needs that Chen took on willingly. He also took the time to meet with me and Bernie ahead to make sure all his needs were understood. It is clear to me that Chen loves pets and treats them with care. He sent me many updates reflecting his attention to Bernie's comfort and sense of feeling at home and with family. He also sent many stellar photos. Chen has a real talent there and I think also shows his adoration of the pets he cares for. Chen and his family were kind and warm to me and to Bernie and I reccomend him for you.”

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Robert B.
Sitter Profile Image: Leon L.
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Leon L.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
9 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94710

“We are very happy with how leon took care of our puppy while we were away and we appreciated his flexibility during pick up times. He sent us plenty of videos and pictures of how Charlie was doing!”

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Valeria A.
Sitter Profile Image: Christine L.
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Christine L.
$77
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94709

“Christine was amazing!! I had a last minute trip and was still unsure of the exact boarding dates I needed when I booked, but she was very understanding and accommodating. She was so kind and did a great job taking care of my dog - she kept me updated with lots of pics and even gave me a cute card and polaroid pic :) I highly recommend booking with Christine”

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Malaak M.
Sitter Profile Image: Abigail S.
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Abigail S.
$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Albany, CA, 94706

“Abigail went above and beyond to care for our two dogs while we were away for 2 weeks. We have two dogs in very different life stages (one is elderly and required medication and one is young and highly energetic). She catered to them both perfectly and sent updates everyday while we were away. We have the upmost confidence in Abigail, she is genuinely kind and attentive. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”

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Alexandra K.
Sitter Profile Image: Monica S.
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Monica S.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94708

“Monica is the best! She couldn’t have been more welcoming. My dog clearly loved Monica’s family and her dog. They went on daily walks and played in the yard at home. Just perfect. Many thanks!”

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Greta N.
Sitter Profile Image: Maia W.
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Maia W.
$76
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
4 years of experience
Emeryville, CA, 94608

“Maia was wonderful with Mishka. I can tell she is very thorough and took great care of him. She also sent me updates and lots of pics everyday without me asking for them first. I know Mishka was in good hands with her and will def use her again. She’s also very flexible with drop off and pick up and has great communication.”

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Belle W.
Sitter Profile Image: Kianna E.
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Kianna E.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94707

“Luffy really has a great time with Kianna and her family. He gets lots of love from her children and I love seeing all the photo updates! As always, thank you for taking such good care of luffy.”

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Terry K.
Sitter Profile Image: Marlene V.
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Marlene V.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santa Fe, Oakland, CA, 94608

“Marlene was wonderful! She was very responsive, kind, and reliable. We met before, so she could be introduced to and ask questions about Birdy. She has a great home environment, and I definitely felt like my pup was in great hands. I would be more than happy to work with Marlene again (as would Birdy!)”

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Rosalie M.
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Maria Catia A.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
El Cerrito, CA, 94530

“Cuscuz loves to stay at Catia’s place. Catia is very patience, organized and caring. She follows the instructions to care for him and gives him lots of attention.”

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Marjorye G.
Sitter Profile Image: Izzy J.
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Izzy J.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Emeryville, CA, 94608

“Fantastic, highly recommend. Izzy took great care of Reese and shared updates while I was gone.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ross M.
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Ross M.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94804

“Ross was awesome! From our initial meeting, he asked all the right questions about the care and personality of my pup. During my pups stay, Ross was great about sending daily photos and updates on how my little guy was managing with my absence. I could see from the photos that my pup and Ross's pup were getting along really well... This left me feeling very comfortable that my pup was enjoying his 'vacation'. Thanks so much Ross! We look forward to Baxter staying with you again soon!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Luna L.
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Luna L.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94805

“Banksy had an amazing time at Luna's and loved playing with Jim. I felt extremely comfortable leaving Banksy with Luna, based on the questions she asked about Banksy, her attention to detail about his needs and safety, and just her kind warm personality! I loved the pictures each day. I wholeheartedly recommend Luna and will definitely be having her watch Banksy again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Liza b.
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Liza b.
$63
total per night
40 years of experience
Berkeley, CA, 94704

About: My experience caring for animals goes back to childhood. At 13, I had my own horse in the Oakland Hills, and my first job was caring for horses at the stable to help pay for his board. Animals have been an important part of my life ever since. Years later, my Australian Cattle Dog, Taz, became one of my greatest teachers. He came to me as a highly reactive rescue, and I developed a structured behavior-modification plan using positive reinforcement, consistency, exercise, and careful attention to his triggers. With patience and years of dedicated training, he made tremendous progress and went on to live a long, happy, and deeply loved life. That experience gave me a strong understanding of canine body language, behavior, enrichment, and the importance of structure and trust. I’m comfortable with senior dogs, rescue dogs, high-energy breeds, and dogs who may need some extra patience. I know that every dog is an individual, and I take the time to understand their personality, routines, boundaries, and quirks. I’m also a professional artist, and animals are a big part of my creative work—I especially love drawing pet portraits and caricatures. Working independently gives me flexibility in my schedule and allows me to give the animals in my care focused attention. Whether it’s a walk, drop-in visit, or pet sitting, I want your pet to feel safe, comfortable, engaged, and genuinely cared for. I take the responsibility of looking after someone else’s animal seriously, while making sure we have some fun along the way. I work independently as an artist, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to provide attentive pet care. I can accommodate walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting throughout the week and will work with you to maintain your pet’s normal routine. I believe pets do best when their normal routines and boundaries are respected. I pay close attention to each pet’s behavior, body language, comfort level, and individual needs. I use patience and positive reinforcement and prioritize safety on walks and during visits. I’ll follow your instructions carefully and keep you updated so you know how your pet is doing.

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Yuko F.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Richmond, CA, 94804

“They are just beyond amazing people who truly care and love dogs. Our dogs had amazing time with them, we can tell! There is no enough words to describe how beautiful people they are.”

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Luna took great care of Ziggy. Her experience and kind nature was a great fit for our sensitive dog. Her dog, Jim, was very sweet and welcoming to Ziggy. Thank you again!

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Diana C.
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Lauren and San were super communicative, high attention to detail, and asked lots of questions when I dropped Hazel off that made me feel safe leaving her in their hands! They sent lots of pictures and Hazel is very happy!

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Allison L.
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Donovan was very kind and accommodating and my dog came back very happy. Would absolutely book again!

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Monike O.
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Visnu is super sweet and loved my girl like her own. It was such a relief to know she was well cared for and loved while I was gone. Visnu asked lots of questions during the meet and greet to understand my dog's needs, and was great about communicating any concerns during her stay (like refusing meals). I deeply appreciated the photos and daily written update!

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Kristen H.
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Christine took wonderful care of my dog, Anya. Anya is usually shy and timid around new people but she warmed up to Christine very quickly. Christine also sent daily updates of how Anya was doing, which I really appreciated. I would recommend Christine to anyone and would definitely board Anya with her again!

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are very happy with how leon took care of our puppy while we were away and we appreciated his flexibility during pick up times. He sent us plenty of videos and pictures of how Charlie was doing!

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Valeria A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brandon took great care of my dog for 2 weeks. He sent us pictures while we were away which was much appreciated. My dog is really picky but bonded well with Brandon. I will be using him again in the future.

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Ted C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly and her family were awesome with our dog, Zephyr. She provided updates with photos throughout the weekend. He came home happy and tuckered out since he had so much fun there.

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Tony N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog had a great stay with Susan and her family! Susan was easy to communicate with and sent me daily updates and fun pictures that were a very nice touch. Susan took Winston on long hikes each day, which I'm sure he loved. He was happy and well cared for when I picked him up. :)

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Cara G.
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Maria took great care of Mocha. She was communicative and he had a great time with her and her family.

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Vivian N.
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Monica is FABULOUS!! My big puppy Teddy had a wonderful time with Monica and LuLu her dog. She is very devoted and caring to the dogs that she boards and makes sure they are welcome and comfortable while in her home. I would highly recommend her!

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Barbara D.
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Taylor was great! She sent lots of pics and updates and it looks like my dog had a great time! Highly recommend!!

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Ethan G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tallulah loves dogs and has been fostering dogs for many years. She is my dog's first sitter since Max was adopted, helping to walk Max and takes care of him while I am away. She is an amazing sitter and person, warm, full of energy and extremely helpful. I highly recommend Tallulah to take care of anyone's fur babies.

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Winnie W.
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Hope has been an excellent caretaker to po - she sends tons of updates and gave him a lot of love while we were away. Would highly recommend her!

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Yena O.
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Lydia and Marty were awesome! Super flexible and communicative. Will definitely be looking to rebook again.

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Wilbur C.
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Wow! My Jerry is an anxious, wary shepherd mix and Lisa had the magic touch! He settled in pretty quick and Lisa took great care of him. I had no concerns and will definitely be back. Jerry was happy to see me but he looked so happy there when I picked him up!

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Amy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle is a wonderful pet sitter! She is very personable, takes time to communicate throughout the day and sent photos of our Harley girl. She took Harley on lots of walks, something Harley loves to do and makes her so happy. She cared for Harley as if she were her own dog. We felt as ease knowing Harley was in capable hands. I highly recommend Danielle as a pet sitter. Traci Lawrence

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Traci L.
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Thank you for taking such good care of our doggie and your frequent updates always put us at ease. We appreciate you so much.

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Eleni G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Peter is so good with dogs, and you can tell he truly loves them. Our Seymour’s tail was blurry in each and every daily photo sent, which means he was really happy. And just in case it wasn’t certain he had a good time, I had such a hard time coaxing him into the car when it was time to go. He really didn’t want to leave. I’m grateful to Peter for taking care of our pup.

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Lynn S.
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Luna was such a communicative, thoughtful and caring dogsitter for my small senior pup. Highly recommend!

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Ceci M.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Kensington on Rover is $89.91 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 5,775 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Kensington. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

93% of Kensington sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Kensington landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Kensington home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Kensington.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Kensington sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in CA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

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