Dog Boarding Old River

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Sitter Profile Image: Renee T.
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Renee T.
$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 177 reviews
95 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93314

“Koda had a blast being with Renee and her family. This was only our second time using rover and our previous sitter was unavailable. Renee was great and I was very happy to hear that Koda is enjoying playing around with the other dogs they had as well. He didn't want to leave and jumped out of my car when I went to pick him up so clearly he enjoyed himself. 😀”

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Veronica A.
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Nalani B.
$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93307

“Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for my pets! 100% recommend to anyone looking for boarding for their animals. My kitten LOVED being with Nalani so much he didn’t want to come back home! I will only be using Nalani from here on out when having to board my pets. I couldn’t have asked for better care for them she has A LOT of toys for them too.”

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Breanna G.
Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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Amber L.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Park Stockdale, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

“Amber is amazing my dogs absolutely love her! She’s great with communication and keeping me informed about the wellbeing of my dogs. I’ve already booked her for another week while I’m out of town and I look forward to having her as my permanent dog sitter. A+++ highly recommended.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Barbara P.
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Barbara P.
$35
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 101 reviews
38 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93306

“Dedicated, loving, professional Barbara took great care of our little dog. She sent us pictures and videos everyday and summarized his daily activities. She cares, she’s responsible, and a true professional. We trust her and thank her for everything.”

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Amy M.
Sitter Profile Image: Haley V.
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Haley V.
$43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 97 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93311

“Great experience with Haley! Flexible with my schedule changes last minute, walked me through step by step, very friendly, and great atmosphere for pets! An absolute recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maribel B.
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Maribel B.
$34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Park Stockdale, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

“This is our second time booking with Maribel. She gave us daily updates and sent us tons of photos. Our dogs love her and she took great care of them. I think I found my permanent dog sitter. 11/10 would recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shahzeb A.
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Shahzeb A.
$98
total per night
11 years of experience
River Oaks, Bakersfield, CA, 93311

About: I’ve cared for dogs of all breeds and sizes for over 8 years, and I have two of my own who are part of the family! I’m comfortable with walking, feeding, administering medications, and even giving baths. Neighbors, friends, and family have counted on me to care for their pets as if they were my own. Whether it’s playtime, belly rubs, or managing special needs, I bring patience, love, and dependable care every time. I’m currently working part-time, and I’m fully available on Fridays and throughout the weekend. That means I have plenty of time to care for and play with your pets! I’m happy to help with boarding, walks, drop-ins, and more—especially during the days when pet parents need the most support. I have a fenced yard and two friendly, well-behaved dogs to keep your pup company if they’re staying with me. I’m also happy to provide care at your home—making sure your pets stay in a familiar environment without any stress or discomfort. I follow your routines closely and can crate your dog if needed. Your pet’s comfort and safety are always my top priorities.

Sitter Profile Image: Anna G.
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Anna G.
$37
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93308

“We had a wonderful experience with our Rover sitter! They took amazing care of our two dogs and treated them like their own. We really appreciated all the frequent updates—photos, messages, and check-ins that kept us totally at ease. It was clear how sweet and loving they were with our pups. We came home to two very happy dogs! Highly recommend and would absolutely book with them again.”

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Karyssa G.
Sitter Profile Image: Dalia P.
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Dalia P.
$70
total per night
15 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93307

About: I have been taking care of all kinds of animals almost my whole life, I love all kinds of animals dogs, cats, bunnies, Guinea pigs etc I have some vet tech experience as well cpr, injecting medication, and grooming I know how to train dogs with basic tricks hopefully you can trust me with your fur babies! I’m currently working part-time my schedule is im free Sun-Tue I go back to work Wed-Sat but I am available from morning to noon 2pm before I head to work at 3pm I will care for them the way you would like me to If your dog takes medication please let me know, I let my animals roam free I have lots of hiding spots your fur babies can seek hide outs if they do not feel comfortable lots of treats will be given and lots of love will be given

Sitter Profile Image: Liliana D.
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Liliana D.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
La Cresta-Altavista, Bakersfield, CA, 93305

“Great communication and great care for my little guy! We will be back!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Glenda J.
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Glenda J.
$59
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93311

“Glenda pet sitted for our very active lab puppy at her home. It was very reassuring to know he was watched closely and taken good care of while we were away for a few days. We will definitely use her again!”

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Regina F.
Sitter Profile Image: Katherine P.
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Katherine P.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93311

“I had an incredible experience with Katherine and her husband! They were extremely attentive, friendly, playful, and understanding with my puppy Nube. Their caring nature and pup updates truly put my mind at ease while I was away. I highly recommend their services to any pet owner in need of a reliable and loving pet sitter!”

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Mariela R.
Sitter Profile Image: Nena C.
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Nena C.
$49
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Casa Loma, Bakersfield, CA, 93307

“Nena took great care of our dog and we appreciated the picture updates from her. She answered all of our questions and responded to our messages in a quick and timely manner.”

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Lauren J.
Sitter Profile Image: Glee F.
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Glee F.
$29
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 173 reviews
74 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Laurelglen, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

“Glee was the perfect match to care for my pup! Communication/flexibility were definitely on point! It is very obvious Glee has passion for animals which eases any pet owners mind while on vacation! I highly recommend Glee!!”

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Sean M.
Sitter Profile Image: Adriana M.
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Adriana M.
$39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA, 93305

“Adriana was incredible with my senior dog! I'm completely obsessed with him & she made me feel at ease while I was on vacation. She did an amazing job sending me pictures & updates on him. I would 100 percent use her again as well as highly recommend her to friends & family. Thank you Adriana!!!!”

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Jennifer C.
Sitter Profile Image: Priscilla V.
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Priscilla V.
$39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
7 years of experience
Bakers, CA, 93314

“Priscilla watched our very active German Shepherd puppy and did an excellent job. Communication was great. She responded quickly to any messages sent. We would definitely use her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Courtney C.
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Courtney C.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
5 years of experience
Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA, 93304

“Courtney did a great job taking care of Delilah. Delilah was very happy to be there and could she had a great time. Thank you for the pictures.”

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Jeannette A.
Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa S.
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Alyssa S.
$70
total per night
5 years of experience
Laurelglen, bakersfield, CA, 93309

About: Certified Veterinary Assistant, Dog groomer, dog handling, teach puppies/dogs table manners, knowledgeable of mental and physical stimulation, good with behavioral management, can administrate oral medication I am currently unemployed so i’ll have plenty of time to love and care for your pups ! I am very flexible lmk what works for you :) I care for pets as if they are my own by that i mean i would feed them at the appropriate feeding times and always leave ice water out, constant potty breaks, plenty of play time and walks! I have plenty of toys as well if your pup likes to independently play. lots of cuddles and mental stimulation such as lick treats, treat mats, and toys such as kongs, snuffle mat and chew toys

Sitter Profile Image: Madeline N.
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Madeline N.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Bakersfield, CA, 93314

“Madeline took such great care of our big baby Zeus ! She kept us updated ♥️! THANK YOU MADELINE !! You did amazing with our baby !”

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Adriana M.
Sitter Profile Image: Randi B.
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Randi B.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 91 reviews
39 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Tehachapi, CA, 93561

“Randi was great with our little pup while we were away for a week. She kept us up to date on how our girl was doing and sent daily pictures. Will use her services again.”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Old River is $44

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Second time I've had my pup with her for a few nights and I don't think I'll ever use anyone else. She is caring and communicative and she always sends my dog back happy and clean 😁

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Dillon G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shana was great with Gypsy! Gypsy was so calm and happy when we picked her up after her overnight stay. I can tell she was well cared for!

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Viridiana C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jose is really flexible and calm when it comes to dogs. I have big dogs and he is able to treat the well, with no fear. I will be using him again in the future!

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Kazuko F.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Haley took really good care of Zain. She was very communicative throughout his stay. Zain had a great time playing with her dogs.

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Ammar K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolina was awesome!!! I was hesitate to leave Cisco since we never left him before with anyone. But he did great. Caroline sent pictures during the day while the family was in Disneyland . I definitely will have Caroline watch my Cisco again. Thank you Caroline!

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Cynthia V.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Old River is $32 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $26 and $49 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 November 2026, there are 141 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Old River. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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.

96% of sitters in Old River 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 Old River 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 Old River.

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Old River. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Old River 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.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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