Dog Boarding in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Lauren and Michael were amazing with Astra! They sent me great (and funny) pictures of Astra doing her favorite things: sleeping and playing. Astra was happy and healthy when I picked her up. Will definitely be booking again!”


“We are so incredibly thankful for Sheryl. She went above and beyond taking care of Lenny. Our family was nervous to leave him with someone we didn’t know but we couldn’t have been happier. She sent many updates including photos and videos. It made us feel at ease knowing he was in such good hands. He went on lots of walks, got lots of snuggles, and even went on an adventure in the car. We will definitely leave Lenny with her the next time we come to Ames.”


“We have no worries when Susan is boarding Donny. She is conscientious, caring, and keeps us informed daily on how it’s going. We are so grateful to have found her! Thank you, Susan!”


“Robert was great with our family dog Izzy. She is truly a member of our family and we always feel bad leaving her behind when we go out of town and Robert did a wonderful job sending pictures and videos to let us know how she is doing. Would definitely recommend Robert and plan on using him again in the future.”


“Lan was an amazing dog sitter. This is my first time using Rover, and to be honest, my first time leaving my dog with anyone that wasn’t a friend or family so I was a bit nervous. Lan was friendly and helpful and sent pictures of Zoey about an hour after I left which help put my mind at ease. Over all a really good experience.”


“Rachel was an excellent sitter for Rosie!! Her space is very dog friendly. Rosie has some anxiety, but she seemed very comfortable with Rachel. I appreciated Rachel’s daily updates and pictures. Would highly recommend Rachel as a sitter!”


“We are so grateful to Betsy and Mark for caring for our dog last weekend. I felt entirely at ease leaving my dog with them, and they didn't disappoint! They went above and beyond in every way. Betsy sent photos and updates. I'm surprised our dog even wanted to come home. I will definitely ask them to sit again.”


“Brittany was a great fit for our pup. She was communicative throughout the booking and sorting process, had a good space for him to stay, and really welcomed him into her family while we were gone. Thank you!”


“Nicole, David and their dogs are the best! This is our second time booking with them for our dog Brew. Nicole and David are the nicest folks, and you can absolutely tell they are huge dog lovers from the moment you meet them. I hate leaving such a positive review because now their calendar will be full, but they for sure deserve it.”


“Kyle did a great job caring for our pup while we were out of town and was extremely prompt with all of our correspondence; including in our request to watch our pup, which really put us at ease! I definitely recommend him! :)”


“It was fairly last minute that we needed to find a sitter and Ellen was flexible and understanding our needs. She asked us thoughtful questions regarding our dog, his habits, and our preferences. Our dog had a great time with her and he looks forward to seeing her again in the future!”


“Alexis took great care of Pepper while we were gone. She sent me updates daily so I never had to wonder how she was doing. Pepper was relaxed and happy when we returned, a true sign that she had a great stay.”


“Alicia took wonderful care of our dogs Hugo and Winston! She shared daily updates and photos that helped set our minds at ease and see what a great time they were having. We'll definitely see if Alicia is available for our next trip!”


“Amy is fantastic! I'm pretty particular about who's going to be looking after my little guy as he's a total lover and is pretty hard to say no to when he wants up on the furniture to snuggle in your lap - or just spread out and make himself comfortable.”


“We were very happy with our first boarding experience with McKenzie for our two golden retrievers. We met with McKenzie before our boarding date. It was very obvious she is caring and has a passion for the dogs she cares for. She is organized, and good communication before and during our dogs stay. Definitely recommend and will return for future boarding.”


“Our dog Ruby is a sensitive creature and can take a while to warm to new people, but from the photos sent by Julia during our vacation showed Ruby relaxing or on a walk with their dog. She seemed to feel loved! Thank you Julia and Dan!”


“Faith took amazing care of our Newfydoodle Poppy! They were communicative, kind, and made Poppy feel comfortable and loved. I’d be happy to book with Faith again!”


“Daisy had a fabulous stay! I felt very safe leaving her with Gabbi, who clearly loves dogs and cares about them and their individual quirks and needs. It was so great getting regular updates and pictures too :)”


“Kelsey and family treated Frankie like she was their own. We received updates with pictures, and Kelsey was super flexible with adjusted schedules. We will absolutely have Frankie visit again, and we’re so glad to have found this awesome family!”

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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Lauren & Michael H.
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“Lauren and Michael were amazing with Astra! They sent me great (and funny) pictures of Astra doing her favorite things: sleeping and playing. Astra was happy and healthy when I picked her up. Will definitely be booking again!”


Sheryl R.Star Sitter

“We are so incredibly thankful for Sheryl. She went above and beyond taking care of Lenny. Our family was nervous to leave him with someone we didn’t know but we couldn’t have been happier. She sent many updates including photos and videos. It made us feel at ease knowing he was in such good hands. He went on lots of walks, got lots of snuggles, and even went on an adventure in the car. We will definitely leave Lenny with her the next time we come to Ames.”


Susan K.

“We have no worries when Susan is boarding Donny. She is conscientious, caring, and keeps us informed daily on how it’s going. We are so grateful to have found her! Thank you, Susan!”


robert k.

“Robert was great with our family dog Izzy. She is truly a member of our family and we always feel bad leaving her behind when we go out of town and Robert did a wonderful job sending pictures and videos to let us know how she is doing. Would definitely recommend Robert and plan on using him again in the future.”


Lan C.

“Lan was an amazing dog sitter. This is my first time using Rover, and to be honest, my first time leaving my dog with anyone that wasn’t a friend or family so I was a bit nervous. Lan was friendly and helpful and sent pictures of Zoey about an hour after I left which help put my mind at ease. Over all a really good experience.”


Rachel G.Star Sitter

“Rachel was an excellent sitter for Rosie!! Her space is very dog friendly. Rosie has some anxiety, but she seemed very comfortable with Rachel. I appreciated Rachel’s daily updates and pictures. Would highly recommend Rachel as a sitter!”


Betsy B.Star Sitter

“We are so grateful to Betsy and Mark for caring for our dog last weekend. I felt entirely at ease leaving my dog with them, and they didn't disappoint! They went above and beyond in every way. Betsy sent photos and updates. I'm surprised our dog even wanted to come home. I will definitely ask them to sit again.”


Brittany S.Star Sitter

“Brittany was a great fit for our pup. She was communicative throughout the booking and sorting process, had a good space for him to stay, and really welcomed him into her family while we were gone. Thank you!”


Nicole & David C.Star Sitter

“Nicole, David and their dogs are the best! This is our second time booking with them for our dog Brew. Nicole and David are the nicest folks, and you can absolutely tell they are huge dog lovers from the moment you meet them. I hate leaving such a positive review because now their calendar will be full, but they for sure deserve it.”


Kyle T.Star Sitter

“Kyle did a great job caring for our pup while we were out of town and was extremely prompt with all of our correspondence; including in our request to watch our pup, which really put us at ease! I definitely recommend him! :)”


Ellen O.Star Sitter

“It was fairly last minute that we needed to find a sitter and Ellen was flexible and understanding our needs. She asked us thoughtful questions regarding our dog, his habits, and our preferences. Our dog had a great time with her and he looks forward to seeing her again in the future!”




Lydia M.Star Sitter

“Lydia took great care of our little girl. The pictures were fun to see, we could she her settling into Lydias home. She looks forward to her next stay.”


Alexis K.
Star Sitter


“Alexis took great care of Pepper while we were gone. She sent me updates daily so I never had to wonder how she was doing. Pepper was relaxed and happy when we returned, a true sign that she had a great stay.”


Alicia P.Star Sitter

“Alicia took wonderful care of our dogs Hugo and Winston! She shared daily updates and photos that helped set our minds at ease and see what a great time they were having. We'll definitely see if Alicia is available for our next trip!”


Amy P.Star Sitter

“Amy is fantastic! I'm pretty particular about who's going to be looking after my little guy as he's a total lover and is pretty hard to say no to when he wants up on the furniture to snuggle in your lap - or just spread out and make himself comfortable.”


Mckenzie B.Star Sitter

“We were very happy with our first boarding experience with McKenzie for our two golden retrievers. We met with McKenzie before our boarding date. It was very obvious she is caring and has a passion for the dogs she cares for. She is organized, and good communication before and during our dogs stay. Definitely recommend and will return for future boarding.”


Julia & Dan H.Star Sitter

“Our dog Ruby is a sensitive creature and can take a while to warm to new people, but from the photos sent by Julia during our vacation showed Ruby relaxing or on a walk with their dog. She seemed to feel loved! Thank you Julia and Dan!”


Faith E.

“Faith took amazing care of our Newfydoodle Poppy! They were communicative, kind, and made Poppy feel comfortable and loved. I’d be happy to book with Faith again!”


Gabbi M.
Star Sitter


“Daisy had a fabulous stay! I felt very safe leaving her with Gabbi, who clearly loves dogs and cares about them and their individual quirks and needs. It was so great getting regular updates and pictures too :)”


Kelsey H.Star Sitter

“Kelsey and family treated Frankie like she was their own. We received updates with pictures, and Kelsey was super flexible with adjusted schedules. We will absolutely have Frankie visit again, and we’re so glad to have found this awesome family!”
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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 Merrlam Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Merrlam Park 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.
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.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
