Dog Boarding Mercer Island
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“Mckenna and her mom Shirley are the best caretakers of my wonderful old dog Chewie that I could ever imagine. He's near end of life now, but Mckenna still agreed to take him for a day in October even after his challenging week long stay at her house in September. Thank you, Mckenna and Shirley!”
“Kenny did a great job with Kona and Peaches.. They seemed very happy when I picked them up! The second time he watched them, they were eager to go see him, which says alot. He was very good at a last minute watch, and an extended watch as well. I highly recommend Kenny.”
“Thank you for taking excellent care of Plum!! It was a big help knowing she was in great hands with people who care about her. She’s looking forward to returning! Thank you!”
“Yuna was an absolute gem to have caring for Pixel! From the start she was proactive, thoughtful, and clearly put his wellbeing first. She always checked with us before giving him any food or treats, which meant a lot given how careful we are with his diet. She sent constant updates with photos, so we never had to wonder how he was doing. Pixel got plenty of exercise and came back happy, relaxed, and well looked after. You can tell Yuna genuinely loves what she does. Reliable, communicative, and caring. I would 100% recommend her and will absolutely book her again! A special shout out to Mocha who was an Excellent doggo, he and pixel became good friends :)”
“My dog Hank has really enjoys staying with Tu. She’s very patient and sends nice photo updates while he’s boarded with her. He enjoys playing with all the other dogs”
“Olivia is so amazing! She was super attentive, detail-oriented, and took such good care of our very attention-needy pup. I can tell my dog had the best time at Olivia’s. Highly recommend!”
“Bodhi has the BEST time with Ketaki. I could not ask for better care. She is absolutely amazing-taking Bodhi for regular walks, giving him so much love and sending me great updates all the time! Your pup would be lucky to stay with her! 🩷🩷🩷”
“Her calm and friendly demeanor really allowed my family and I to be able to relax during our trip. Kaylie kept our dogs stimulated and hydrated during the heat in August. I will 100% return to Kaylie with my pups and recommend her to everyone I know. She's great and makes you feel like we've known each other for a long time.”
“Our weenie dogs love Quinten! He’s the best. Being around him and the other tiny tails have helped their social skills and they look forward to going to his house to hang out.”
“Vivian was amazing and Kodak loved staying with her. He played all day with her and the other puppies so by the time he came home he was exhausted and super happy. I would recommend her any day especially for puppies! ”
“Kizzie and her mom are just the greatest, they really do care for your pet. As a new pet owner with a hectic work schedule, I was beginning to thinking I made a mistake in adopting my beautiful kitten, Galaxy. Coming across Kizzie has been a blessing. Her home is beautiful, warm, and safe. She has designated area for your cats to roam and play. She gave me a peace of mind with detailed updates on Galaxy was doing as well as photos and videos. My cat doesn’t eat much which worried me a lot, I dropped off wet treats for her. Kizzie gave her the wet treats and her first wet food! She was generous enough to give me some extra cans for Galaxy to eat at home! I can’t recommend Kizzie enough, if you want your fur baby to be in a loving home where their well-being and enrichment is prioritized, Kizzie and her beautiful mom are it for you. Also, Kizzie does have a cat herself. Beware, he will steal your heart ?.”
“Maria is a saint and took such amazing care of our little guy- he didn’t want to leave! Her updates were so heartwarming and you can see how much she cares. Would definitely recommend!”
“Joseph is absolutely AMAZING. He was able to watch my frenchie over the weekend and I felt extremely comfortable and confident in his abilities to take care of Waffles. Joseph was very flexible during the drop-off and pick-up times, sent lots of cute pictures/videos, and was quick to respond to all communication while keeping me up to date. I would highly recommend him and hope that he can watch Waffles again in the future.”
“Rand took incredible care of our dog! He’s a big, energetic chocolate lab and Rand kept him safe, fed, and so happy! We will absolutely be coming back to her as long as she’s available!”
“Leslie was truly amazing! Her communication was thorough before the weekend, and kept us updated through the weekend with videos and photos. She will be our first connection the next time we need a sitter. Thank you for your kindness and taking care of our Ellie, Leslie. You are wonderful!”
“I’m so happy to have found Nikki. She was very nice and I can tell she loved puppies and took great care of my 5 month old Malshipoo overnight. She updated me with pictures which was very appreciated. I will definitely reach out to her again when the need arises.”
“I had a wonderful experience with my pet sitter Wanqing and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for reliable and caring sitter. From very beginning, she listened to all the routines that my cat needs and takes very detailed notes. She is very quick in responding to messaging and communication. She sends me updated photos and videos of my cat everyday and make sure I have the peaceful mind, they also helped packing all his belongings when I am picking him up , they are very considerate and sweet couple. I would highly recommend them to all pet owners who look for sitter!”
“Thanks Garima for sitting Spud again! I appreciate you bringing me daily updates and pictures. I was super confident during my vacations that my dog was with the right people. Spud will miss you for sure but there will be a next time soon!”
“Hojeong was amazing! She was very thoughtful and conscientious about every aspect of Scarlett’s stay. She was communicative and easy to work with. I would definitely board Scarlett with her again!”
“It was really great leaving our standard poodle, Renly, with Quang for the weekend! Renly had a great time with the dogs that Quang was boarding, Quang sent a ton of photos and videos of Renly playing and lounging around with them, and it really seemed they had a great time caring for him which was really reassuring for us. Upon returning home, Renly seems VERY calm and relaxed like he had a lot of interactions there and was well taken care of during his stay. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Thank you so much Quang for taking care of Renly!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Mercer Island is $60
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Mercer Island
There are no words to describe how wonderful Akansha is. Roan had another wonderful stay with her and we are so grateful for the love and care she provides for him. She truly treats him like a family member and he came back to us feeling happy and relaxed after a wonderful week. Akansha is our #1 Rover and Roany pony agrees!!!! Thank you so much, Akansha and Vibhu!!!
Our rescue dog, Liam, has stayed for 3 extended visits (averaging ~ a week each). He's had excellent care. No kennel. He sleeps on his own pillow. He's had some reactivity issues in the past while guarding "his space", but Elan has been very good at making him feel at home and he's had no issues while in her care with other dogs. She sends frequent updates and pictures and is very responsive to questions that might arise.
Bianca was an absolute lifesaver! After our previous sitter canceled last minute right before an out-of-state trip, we were incredibly stressed about finding someone qualified. Thankfully, we found Bianca's profile, and she immediately put our minds at ease by arranging a virtual meet-and-greet. She took amazing care of our dog, George, and is a fantastic communicator. Every day, she sent detailed updates, activity summaries, and plenty of photos where George looked completely happy and content. He got tons of exercise on his walks, and it was obvious he was being loved and well-cared for. Bianca is so sweet, kind, and genuinely thoughtful about George’s well-being. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her, highly recommend her to anyone, and will absolutely book with her again!
Milana and Oleg were so good to my two dogs, they weren’t in a rush to go home when I picked them up. I don’t leave them very often so I was a bit apprehensive but I had no worries as they took such good care of them. Milana is a great communicator and sent photos and updates daily. I will def reach out for future stays for the girls.
Diana took great care of Rudy during his stay. Her communication was clear and consistent throughout, and the regular photo updates were really appreciated. Rudy got along very well with her dog, Watson, and seemed to especially enjoy lounging on the decks and out in the garden. It made being away completely stress-free, and we wouldn't hesitate to book with Diana again.
Sophia and Bryan took great care of our little guy and affordable. We felt that he was very safe and well cared for. I like that they only take one pup at a time. Our pup got along great with their cat and they would lay around and nap together. They sent us pictures and updates so we knew he was in good hands. Will definitely use them again!
Jenna did a wonderful job watching Pico for a few days! She was very responsive while watching him and constantly gave us picture and videos. Jenna was able to watch him on short notice and even took special care of his post-op needs. Pico also had a lot of fun playing with Jenna’s pup, Orca!
We always feel so at peace leaving our family pup w/ Todd, Honey, and the rest of their loving family! Todd is a true dog whisperer! I appreciate how he listens to our own rules for pup, follows them, and then builds on them. Our pup comes home completely happy, tired, and I can tell, missing pal Honey in days after.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Mercer Island is $51 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $34 and $100 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 5,839 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Mercer Island. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.
93% of sitters in Mercer Island can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.
During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.
Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island.
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 Mercer Island 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 WA 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.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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