Dog Boarding in Merced
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“Rosy always loves her visits with y'all! She is part of the family!! Thank you so much for such loving care💗. When we arrive at the door, she noses the handle and says I know where we are ..let's go in... I truly cherish all the photos too. Thanks again Hope to see you soon”
“Very dependable and great at updating”
“Josie took great care of Misha! Our meet up before this booking confirmed that her dog Nala and my dog Misha would be able to get along. I appreciated the updates and the new discovery that Misha is ok around cats. Also, it looked like Misha played sooo much and got a lot of attention, that a soon as we got home after pick up, Misha quickly fell asleep lol. Thank you for everything!”
“Nelson was great with my pup kids, we got updates regularly and took care of Andy and Shadow as if they were his own. I would recommend him and I can’t recommend him enough.”
About: I’ve taken care of pets since I was very young, especially dogs and even reptiles! I’ve spent many many hours researching different breeds of dogs so I could understand what they needed to be happy and healthy. I can even do bath times! With me, your pets will be in the best of care. I’m a stay at home mom who loves playing with pets and taking them on walks and play dates. I have a large vehicle which allows for me to transport pets easily. If you need them brought to the groomer or the vet? I’m your girl! I’m currently available to pupsit on weekends with weekdays on a case to case basis, I have two very friendly dogs who love making new friends! They are both crate trained which will allow those pets with a fear of others to thrive. My yard is fenced in as well and I have a 5yr old who loves to play with animals and go on very long walks
“Kimberly took special care of Del, my dog, who has trust issues coming from a hoarder situation with little contact with humans. Her taking one dog at a time is a plus for Del or most dogs who are needing to board. Her dog, Daisy, is sweet and non threatening. Kimberly gave the space Del needed when he was with her and Daisy. If I need Del boarded in Merced I will use her again.”
“Fantastic experience! Ximadra was super kind and took great care of my pup. Got lots of pictures and video updates throughout. Will definitely be asking her watch Otto again in the future.”
“Gricel was amazing and treated our puppy so well. She was responsive and easy to get a hold of! Would recommend!”
“My dog boarded at Karina’s house for 1 night. I met with her prior to introduce my dog and tour her place. Karina is awesome and very accommodating! I will definitely board my dog again. Thank you!”
“Jina and her family are wonderful people who care so much about animals. It was a huge relief to have them watch our two dogs while we were out of town. Absolutely trusted them to keep our boys safe and out of trouble. :)”
“I can tell my dog had a fun time, she already was welcomed and allowed to let loose in the backyard. I can tell she had a great amount of care during her stay.”
“Energetic border who clearly loves dogs and has 2 of her own that clearly welcome another into the pack. Dog comes back wiped out from walks and playtime at the rural house with plenty of room. Can't recommend Hailey high enough.”
“Very nice family that took good care of our Bear. Good communication and photos of Bear going on his walks. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your weekend for him.”
“This was my first experience leaving my puppy for a long time period. When I dropped him off Joni was so nice and walked me around their house and explained everything to me and kept ensuring me that he would be perfectly fine. I got updates from Joni almost every other day on how he was doing and what he was getting himself into. When I picked him up, he didn’t want to leave his new friends. Joni was nice enough to bath and dry him to get out the dirt that he had been playing in. All in all, Hercules had a great time and I felt comfortable having him there, will definitely book again for the future.”
“This is the 2nd time Tim as watched our little Dexter. Tim is awesome he is very accommodating to our schedule and very energetic and watched Dexter for 2 hours and he always sends us an update Thank you Tim!”
“Jackie took wonderful care of our two dogs, and you can tell she genuinely loves dogs. Without asking for them, she constantly sent updates, including pictures and videos. She stayed in constant communication and put our mind at ease when we left them with her. There is no doubt we would want to have her dogsit again if we were in the area; we highly recommend her!”
About: I’ve been working in the veterinary field for the last 6 years. Very experienced in animal care and needs. Reliable to keep you up to date with your pets health needs :) I’m currently working full time Monday-Friday but I’m 5 minutes from home and am able to walk 3 times a day as well as bathe and groom your baby as well as a nail trim during their stay. I have a fenced backyard for free time 3 times a day, as well as am able to crate your pets and have the ability to intake kitty cats as well.
“Estefany was a fantastic dog sitter to my pup Ella! She sent plenty of pictures and updates and was very nice and easy going. She was also super flexible as I shifted the dates & times a few times. Ella had a great time with her pups Zoey & Bella. Would highly recommend to all fellow pet owners!”
“Alisha is very sweet and understanding. We will definitely book with her anytime we need a sitter for our next events etc Thank you Alisha!”
About: Move worked as a petsmart hotel employee handling dogs and cleaning kennels which gave me much experience as well as cats I would make sure they are well groomed and have went bathroom before they go back to the customer. I would find them and people would give them to me cause they couldn't keep them. I kept them healthy & always found a right home. I also volunteered at the humane society as a kennel attendant ,giving them human contact. In-depth knowledge of different breeds of domestic pets. Any size or any type of energy they have , I love animals. I am experienced, professional , caring.i know how important animals are to us so I will take most care of them thank you By having pet care into my routine, I can provide them with structured, attentive care that ensures they’re always happy, healthy, and well-stimulated. No matter what day of the week I have a fenced yard it is actually separated into 2 parts since I do have other dogs here, they can be separated if needed. Also have 2 dog doors in the house and can be let out if needed with always provided with water. and with walks around the community as well if allowed.
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1. Michelle & Lino & Nico S.
“Rosy always loves her visits with y'all! She is part of the family!! Thank you so much for such loving care💗. When we arrive at the door, she noses the handle and says I know where we are ..let's go in... I truly cherish all the photos too. Thanks again Hope to see you soon”
2. Gicell Y.
“Very dependable and great at updating”
3. Joselyn A.
“Josie took great care of Misha! Our meet up before this booking confirmed that her dog Nala and my dog Misha would be able to get along. I appreciated the updates and the new discovery that Misha is ok around cats. Also, it looked like Misha played sooo much and got a lot of attention, that a soon as we got home after pick up, Misha quickly fell asleep lol. Thank you for everything!”
4. Nelson M.
“Nelson was great with my pup kids, we got updates regularly and took care of Andy and Shadow as if they were his own. I would recommend him and I can’t recommend him enough.”
5. Toni S.
“Toni has watched my dog Virgil on several occasions now. She does a fantastic job as a dog mom herself and I trust her and her family to take amazing care of my high energy buddy. He is always happy to be dropped off at their place. I highly recommend Toni as a trusted dog lover and dog watcher.”
6. Kimberly P.
“Kimberly took special care of Del, my dog, who has trust issues coming from a hoarder situation with little contact with humans. Her taking one dog at a time is a plus for Del or most dogs who are needing to board. Her dog, Daisy, is sweet and non threatening. Kimberly gave the space Del needed when he was with her and Daisy. If I need Del boarded in Merced I will use her again.”
7. Ximadra F.
“Fantastic experience! Ximadra was super kind and took great care of my pup. Got lots of pictures and video updates throughout. Will definitely be asking her watch Otto again in the future.”
8. Gricel O.
“Gricel was amazing and treated our puppy so well. She was responsive and easy to get a hold of! Would recommend!”
9. Karina F.
“My dog boarded at Karina’s house for 1 night. I met with her prior to introduce my dog and tour her place. Karina is awesome and very accommodating! I will definitely board my dog again. Thank you!”
10. Jina S.
“Jina and her family are wonderful people who care so much about animals. It was a huge relief to have them watch our two dogs while we were out of town. Absolutely trusted them to keep our boys safe and out of trouble. :)”
11. Paulette C.
“I can tell my dog had a fun time, she already was welcomed and allowed to let loose in the backyard. I can tell she had a great amount of care during her stay.”
12. Hailey B.
“Energetic border who clearly loves dogs and has 2 of her own that clearly welcome another into the pack. Dog comes back wiped out from walks and playtime at the rural house with plenty of room. Can't recommend Hailey high enough.”
13. Jazzlin D.
“Very nice family that took good care of our Bear. Good communication and photos of Bear going on his walks. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your weekend for him.”
14. Joni & Jerry J.
“This was my first experience leaving my puppy for a long time period. When I dropped him off Joni was so nice and walked me around their house and explained everything to me and kept ensuring me that he would be perfectly fine. I got updates from Joni almost every other day on how he was doing and what he was getting himself into. When I picked him up, he didn’t want to leave his new friends. Joni was nice enough to bath and dry him to get out the dirt that he had been playing in. All in all, Hercules had a great time and I felt comfortable having him there, will definitely book again for the future.”
15. Timothy C.
“This is the 2nd time Tim as watched our little Dexter. Tim is awesome he is very accommodating to our schedule and very energetic and watched Dexter for 2 hours and he always sends us an update Thank you Tim!”
16. Jackie L.
“Jackie took wonderful care of our two dogs, and you can tell she genuinely loves dogs. Without asking for them, she constantly sent updates, including pictures and videos. She stayed in constant communication and put our mind at ease when we left them with her. There is no doubt we would want to have her dogsit again if we were in the area; we highly recommend her!”
17. Briana S.
About: I’ve been working in the veterinary field for the last 6 years. Very experienced in animal care and needs. Reliable to keep you up to date with your pets health needs :) I’m currently working full time Monday-Friday but I’m 5 minutes from home and am able to walk 3 times a day as well as bathe and groom your baby as well as a nail trim during their stay. I have a fenced backyard for free time 3 times a day, as well as am able to crate your pets and have the ability to intake kitty cats as well.
18. Estefany C.
“Estefany was a fantastic dog sitter to my pup Ella! She sent plenty of pictures and updates and was very nice and easy going. She was also super flexible as I shifted the dates & times a few times. Ella had a great time with her pups Zoey & Bella. Would highly recommend to all fellow pet owners!”
19. Alisha S.
“Alisha is very sweet and understanding. We will definitely book with her anytime we need a sitter for our next events etc Thank you Alisha!”
20. Marena P.
About: Move worked as a petsmart hotel employee handling dogs and cleaning kennels which gave me much experience as well as cats I would make sure they are well groomed and have went bathroom before they go back to the customer. I would find them and people would give them to me cause they couldn't keep them. I kept them healthy & always found a right home. I also volunteered at the humane society as a kennel attendant ,giving them human contact. In-depth knowledge of different breeds of domestic pets. Any size or any type of energy they have , I love animals. I am experienced, professional , caring.i know how important animals are to us so I will take most care of them thank you By having pet care into my routine, I can provide them with structured, attentive care that ensures they’re always happy, healthy, and well-stimulated. No matter what day of the week I have a fenced yard it is actually separated into 2 parts since I do have other dogs here, they can be separated if needed. Also have 2 dog doors in the house and can be let out if needed with always provided with water. and with walks around the community as well if allowed.
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As of Apr 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Merced is $50 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $350. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Merced dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $55 per night.
As of Apr 2025, 69 sitters provided dog boarding in Merced. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of Merced dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Merced.
Rover makes it easy to find Merced 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
There are 69 dog boarding sitters in Merced on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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