Doggy Day Care Mission Viejo
Drop off your dog at your sitter's home in the morning, and pick them up in the evening.
Over 431 pet parents in Mission Viejo have booked doggy day care
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“Our 3.5 month old Doberman had a great first experience with Saedeeh. She is a very loving person with lots of experience and energy to play with our dog. We have booked another sitting.”
About: Hi, I’m Samantha—your pet’s new favorite human. My friends voted me “Most Likely to Come Home from a Girls Weekend with a Dog,” and I wear that title proudly. I’ve been caring for animals my whole life—from horses and dogs on my grandparents’ farm to fostering pets and building cat walls in my spare time. I speak fluent cat and dog (yes, I understand the slow blink and the “where are you?” meow). I’m upbeat, funny, and dependable—and I’ll treat your fur-kids like family. When Auntie Samantha visits, pets get greeted first. It’s not personal—it’s priorities. I aim to build respectful, lasting partnerships with pet parents, and I’ll keep you updated with pics and notes so you always know your pet is safe, loved, and maybe a little spoiled. Since I work from home and for myself, my work schedule is very flexible. I enjoy helping others care for their four legged kids, since I remember never having enough time when I was younger. Our fur kids are very used to new siblings coming in the home. We have been fostering for PACT FOR ANIMALS for years. They provide foster homes for military personnel.
About: Hi, my name is Shelley, and I would love to care for your dog! I live in a 2br condo in Mission Viejo with my two dogs. I love taking my dogs on long walks and hikes all over Orange County. I work from home, meaning your pooch would rarely be alone. I was a veterinary technician throughout college and have had dogs my entire life, so you can rest assured your dogs would be safe and well taken care of when they stay with me! Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover since before I could speak! I have had my own dog since the age of 2. He lived for 19 years and I took him and my schnauzer with me to college because I couldn't stand being away from them! I currently have a Jack Russell Mix that I adopted from the Baja Animal Sanctuary, and she's the most precious little girl. I volunteered throughout high school at a veterinary clinic and eventually worked as a veterinary technician through college. I had planned on going to vet school after taking some time off from undergrad, but I found an amazing career opportunity and now get my animal fix by taking care of friends' dogs when they are out of town. Meet my pets I have a small Jack Russell Mix that is 14 years old. She is a sweetheart once you get to know her, but can be intimidated by other dogs. I also have a 3 year old, 60 lb mixed breed pandemic "puppy" that is attached to me at all times. Mookie loves just about every dog and will love playing with your dog. About my yard Small deck and enclosed back yard perfect for sunbathing, bird watching, and the occasional lizard chasing. My experience administering medication Yes, I have had years of experience administering medication from giving oral pills, treating ears with ear flushes, giving eye drops, vaccines, subcutaneous fluids...you name it! I currently work from home, so I am available to keep your dog company all day long! Midday walks to the park for a lunch break are my favorite! I have a fully fenced backyard for your dog to safely sunbathe and take as many potty breaks as he or she may need. Come say hi!
“Annie is great I highly recommend her. She graciously took our Max on very short notice due to a mishap with another sitter. Our Max took to her right away and didn’t cry when we left him.”
“Nick was outstanding in taking care of our 4 dogs. One of them is diabetic and he kept us informed of her readings and gave her kibble if her glucose levels dropped below our safe level. He is very positive and patient.”
About: Hi! I’m a caring and dependable dog lover offering a safe, loving home for your pup while you’re away. I have a secure fenced yard for playtime, plenty of attention, and a calm home environment. Your dog will be treated like family, with love, supervision, walks, and lots of care.  I can provide updates and photos so you can feel at ease while your pet is with me. I’d love to meet your furry family member! I work from home and I have a flexible schedule that allows me to check on your furry family members whenever needed. Majority of my weekends are open and I'm available during holidays. I have a decent sized fenced in back yard. Inside my home there are lots of chairs to cuddle up on for a snooze or some pets.
“This was our first time using Rover and leaving our dog with a stranger. Alisa was quick to answer our questions and gave us peace of mind with her good reviews. Alisa took good care of our Chauncey.”
About: Decided to join Rover after being with wag for over four years and have exceptional reviews of dog, walking, pet sitting boarding and housesitting, and wanted to join Rover now. I have over 90 reviews of five stars on wag would be glad to share my profile. Love walking dogs, housesitting and pet sitiing cats or dogs and I am active in Fitness so this is perfect for me for them to walk or run They are treated like my own hundred percent attention. Will be very happy. I can send referrals as well. Looking forward to meeting your little one
About: My husband and I both grew up with dogs in our homes. We have about 28 years of experience owning and taking care of dogs. We’ve always wanted another dog, but when we started helping our friends watch their dogs while they were on vacation, we realized that boarding dogs was actually a better idea! We just love the energy a dog brings to our home and have experience handling different breeds and temperaments. We understand how stressful it can be to board our furry loved ones. We have a goldendoodle and while she loves other dogs, she would get anxiety being left in a pet hotel with tons of other dogs. Our goal is to give you a piece of mind through pictures, videos and text updates, while keeping our guest comfortable, loved and protected. Oh and give them the best time of course!!!! My husband works from his home office and I only work part time so someone is always available to keep them busy, loved and safe! We have a big, enclosed backyard with artificial grass to keep them clean and safe. We will also stay outside with them to watch and make sure they enjoy the backyard safely.
About: A home full of responsible homeschool kids that are ready to play, walk your dog and snuggle with them. We are excited to hose your pet on our large yard and home. I’m a stay-at-home mom who is often at home. My children are homeschooled so they are ready to pay attention to your dogs throughout the day. We have a large yard to throw a ball, and run around in. We have a large fenced in yard with real grass to play in and we live in a safe neighborhood. There’s a perfect loop to walk the dogs and never have to cross a busy street.
About: I have worked as a vet assistant for 3 years with 15+ years of animal care experience. Experienced with dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals. Comfortable administering medications, injections, and providing specialized care. As a lifelong animal owner, I treat every pet like family and strive to provide dependable, loving care you can trust. 🐾 I am currently an online Clinical Psychology student and work from home, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to provide attentive, consistent care throughout the day. Because I spend most of my time at home, I can accommodate pet sitting, drop-in visits, walks, feeding schedules, medication administration, and plenty of playtime, companionship, and supervision. As a veterinary assistant with extensive experience caring for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals, your pet’s safety and well-being are my top priorities. I am comfortable administering medications, monitoring health concerns, and following detailed care instructions. Whether in my home or yours, I provide a calm, clean, and loving environment with plenty of attention, exercise, enrichment, and affection to help pets feel safe and comfortable while you’re away.
“Chris is awesome! He came to my (and my dogs) rescue during the heat wave. My pups loved staying with him and his dogs. He was very attentive to their needs and asked a lot of questions about preferences and behaviors. I highly recommend him to care for your pups.”
About: I grew up with a dog and have a wonderful Golden Retriever neutered female at home. She is the sweetest and loves every person and pet. She is always excited to make new friends and can't wait to play with your pup. I am working from home all day and will be able to watch, play and care for your best friend and send you photos throughout the day. I am working full time from home and have the sweetest Golden Retriever at home who can't wait to have a play date with a new friend. I have a fenced backyard with artificial turf. I keep the home cool all day (I work from home) and will be right next to your pup while my Golden will play and have fun with your best friend. I only host one dog at a time (in addition to mine).
“Thanks so much, Sondra, for taking such good care of Sumo and Gromit! They slept great last night and they're looking forward to seeing you over the Christmas break!”
“Robin is fantastic! She’s reliable, communicative, flexible and so very kind and compassionate! She took such great care of our fur baby. I highly recommend her! We will definitely be repeat clients :)”
“I left my 4 month old mini doxie pup with Claudia for doggie daycare! It was his first time being dropped off with a stranger for the day so I was a little nervous for her sake and his! Upon arriving I was greeted by Claudia and her incredibly calm and sweet dog! I immediately felt at ease seeing her energy around him (again calm, friendly) and knew he’d okay! Claudia was great at communicating updates about our pup throughout the day and I could tell he was having a great time. I was delighted to bring him back home and have him sleep right away haha, she clearly gave him a full, fun day of attention and activities. Very glad to have found a reliable dog sitter like Claudia and couldn't recommend her more!”
The median cost per day for doggy day care in Mission Viejo is $45
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Mission Viejo
Annie is a true professional; well organized, punctual, and has a genuine love of dogs. Moreover, she provided great photos of our Kimi during her stay. She is also personable and gracious when we ran overtime for our pup’s pickup. Will absolutely call her again.
Jonathan was awesome! Our boy Murph is reactive, gets overaroused easily, steals anything he can get his hands on, and generally not super great with strangers (aka REALLY challenging). Jonathan followed our exact directions when first meeting him and Murph ended up loving him. You can definitely tell he has a lot of experience and patience. When we picked Murph up from daycare he seemed happy and calm, not stressed like he normally is at bigger daycares. He got two long walks and made two friends along the way. We look forward to booking with him again!
Ashley is a caring and kind sitter who did a wonderful job taking care of our dog Henry. She made sure he was loved and comfortable while at her home. She's responsive and sends photos of your dog so you can feel at ease while you're away. She has two sweetest girls that are amazing with your dog and Henry loved all the attention he received from them.
omeira was absolutely wonderful! She is so sweet, attentive, and incredibly communicative throughout the entire stay, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was clear from the updates and photos that the dogs were having a great time—they looked happy, relaxed, and loved getting to play and enjoy themselves. I truly appreciated how caring and thoughtful she was with them. I would absolutely book with Homeira again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and kind to care for their dogs!
Alina is awesome! She took such good care of my sweet girl Honey when I needed last minute help while working away from home. She kept me updated throughout the day with pictures and notes about how Honey was doing. She took her on multiple walks, and Honey acclimated to her very quickly. I would absolutely book her again.
Olivia and her family were so sweet and welcoming to Rolly. She felt right at home and got along great with their dog. She got a nice afternoon walk as well. Olivia was very good at communicating with me during her stay and sent pictures and updates which I really appreciated.
I moved to town and needed a full 40h/ week dog sitter and knowing it’s not always an easy thing to find, I was super blessed to find Jacqueline. She has made morning drop off and evening pick ups super seamless, and has taken such great care of my pup that I can tell sometimes he doesn’t want to leave! Haha. Very caring and communicative. Would highly recommend!
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The average cost for Doggy Day Care in Mission Viejo on Rover is $33.3 per day (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Doggy Day Care 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 Doggy Day Care. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 3,334 sitters on Rover offering Doggy Day Care across Mission Viejo. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Sitters on Rover can offer flexible scheduling, so you can coordinate times that work best for you and your pet—whether that’s early drop-off or later pick-up to match your Mission Viejo commute.
If your schedule changes, it’s best to let your sitter know through the app as early as possible. Many sitters can adjust pick-up and drop-off times when needed.
Think of doggy day care as your dog’s fun, supervised play date that happens to fit into your workday. Day care through Rover takes place in a real home. This offers a calmer and more personalized environment for your pup.
A typical day can include companionship, one-on-one attention, and same day pick-up and drop-off. Many sitters can also offer structured routines and exercise throughout the day. For recurring, weekly day care, sitters will include photo updates so you can see your dog in their element.
Here are tips for finding the ideal day care fit for your dog:
- For some small dogs: In-home day care can be the perfect fit. Look for sitters whose "can host" section only lists dogs weighing 0–7 kilograms and/or 7–18 kilograms. During your Meet & Greet, ask about play areas based on dog size and energy level.
- For high-energy dogs: The ideal doggy day care can offer scheduled breaks and outdoor spaces or activities. You can also find sitters who host multiple dogs to satisfy your pup’s socializing needs.
- For dogs who prefer human-only companionship: Use the filters "Doesn't own a dog" and "Only accepts one pet at a time" to find the right care.
Play groups can be an option when you book with a day care sitter through Rover. Many sitters do host a small number of dogs at the same time. Smaller dog packs are generally safer, more fun, and ideal for dogs who enjoy playtime but also want to relax throughout the day. When looking for your dog’s pack, check the sitter’s profile to see if they "Accept multiple clients" or have their own dogs. Then during the Meet & Greet, you can see whether your dog is a good fit for their social circle!
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.
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 .
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.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Yes, Rover is well-suited for finding sitters who can care for your pet within 24 hours. With 3,334 sitters in Mission Viejo, 88% respond to messages in under an hour.
You can message multiple sitters simultaneously to find the fastest available match. If you need care today or tomorrow, you can look for sitters with a "calendar last updated" notice on their profiles.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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