Dog Boarding Palo Alto
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“My pup spent a few days with Kelly, and came back happy and healthy. Kelly was very responsive in her communication with me and sent a couple updates during his stay. Good job!”
“Peanut had his trial day with Shannon today and everything went great. She took wonderful care of him, kept us updated with lots of photos, and made us feel very comfortable the whole time. We could see that he was happy and well cared for. We will definitely book with her again in the future”
“My doodle Maya boarded with Jifu and Jessica for 12 days over the 4th of July. They updated me with pictures which was what I needed while away from my dog. They took good care of my dog. I like the fact that they also have a dog that was a good companion for my Maya. I would definitely use their services again for future boarding.”
“We had such a wonderful experience with Maria Luisa and Fabio! They took amazing care of our dog, Lea, while we were away. They are incredibly kind, caring, and trustworthy, and it was clear that Lea was in great hands. Knowing she was being so well cared for gave us complete peace of mind throughout our trip. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely trust them with Lea again. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a loving and reliable home for their dog!”
“I had car troubles the day of and they were so accommodating - this was also the first time my dog stayed with them and I was very reassured with how I was kept updated with pictures and details of how she was doing and whether or not she ate. Would 100% recommend to anyone else looking for a new dogsitter 💕 My dog got along with their other dog too (who was very patient with my dog’s enthusiasm to play with the other).”
About: Firm yet loving care for all dogs, specializing in puppy training, high energy, hiking/running, and managing complex medical needs like seizures, food sensitivities, and limited mobility. Currently working from home with flexible time which allows me to integrate training, walks, play time, and medical monitoring throughout the day, while weekends are dedicated to long runs/walks and trail hikes. My approach to pet care is rooted in structure, trust, and genuine affection. My services will be tailored to each dog's needs indoors or outdoors.
About: My love for animals started in 2010 when I welcomed Luna, my first dog, into my life. I raised her from a puppy, and she became a very special part of my family. In 2018, my husband and I adopted our first cat, and in 2019, we welcomed another beautiful kitty. I cared for both of them until 2022, when we moved to the United States. They stayed with our family in Colombia. We also had a Chihuahua here in the United States, which gave me additional experience caring for small dogs. Through these experiences, I've learned how important patience, love, responsibility, and attention are when caring for animals. I'm a very affectionate, attentive, and responsible person. I truly believe pets are family members, and they deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. I live in East Palo Alto with my husband and our daughter. We currently have no pets of our own, and our home has a private, fully fenced backyard. I will be the sole caregiver responsible for all pet care services. Although my husband and daughter live with me, I will personally provide all pet care, supervision, feeding, and walks. No other household members will be responsible for caring for the pets. I understand Rover's policy regarding minors. My daughter will always be supervised, and I understand that individuals under 18 are not covered by the Rover Guarantee. I prefer caring for one pet at a time so I can provide personalized attention in a peaceful and loving environment. I welcome small and medium-sized dogs and cats that are comfortable around children. I would love to give your furry family member a safe, comfortable, and loving place to stay while you're away! 🐶🐱❤️ I currently work part-time and have availability during the afternoons, evenings, and weekends to care for pets in my home. I enjoy spending time with animals and making sure they receive plenty of love, attention, playtime, and care. On weekends, I have more flexibility to dedicate time to my furry guests. My goal is to provide a comfortable and loving environment where pets feel like part of the family. I always communicate with pet owners to make sure I can accommodate their pet's routine and individual needs. Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are my priorities! 🐾❤️ I live in a cozy family home in East Palo Alto with my husband and our daughter. We have a private, fully fenced backyard where dogs can enjoy supervised outdoor time. We currently have no pets of our own, which allows me to provide a peaceful environment and personalized attention to each furry guest. I prefer caring for one pet at a time so I can focus on their individual needs, feeding schedules, playtime, and daily routines. I welcome small and medium-sized dogs and cats that are comfortable around children. For cats, I provide a calm indoor environment where they can feel safe and comfortable. I always follow the owner's instructions and am happy to send photos and updates throughout their stay. I want every pet to feel loved, protected, and at home while their family is away! ❤️
“Milo had lot of fun with Daniel and Emily like the last time. They are my go to folks for taking care of Milo while I am away. Appreciate them going the extra mile with taking him out for long walks, playing & cuddling with him. Daniel is amazing with updates.”
“My Labrador, Georgia, had an amazing stay with Jennifer. Georgia is honestly a little depressed to be home after a week of hanging with Jennifer and her sweet dogs. Jennifer sent daily photo updates and messages and was very flexible when I was late picking Georgia up. I would definitely recommend her!”
“Communicative, kind, and definitely an animal lover. I felt so at ease knowing my cat Buster was in her care. She frequently sent pictures and videos as well as updates on behaviors and how he was settling in. My cat was clearly so comfortable and happy staying with her. She was also very flexible when it came to my flight delay causing me to pick up buster a little bit later than planned. Thank you for taking such good care of my Buster!”
About: Our family consists of my husband and me, along with our 7-year-old Labrador. Over the years, we've raised three rescued dogs and a cat. We have also served as a foster family for guide dogs and as a temporary shelter for rescued Labradors; we truly believe in destiny and love helping animals. Since we work from home, we spend all day with our dog and would love to have other dogs around to keep him company. Since we work from home, you can expect all-day companionship for your dog, whether it's for daycare or boarding. Plus, since we have a dog of our own, your pup is guaranteed to have a blast and be super happy here! We live in a single-story, single-family house with a secure, sturdy fence all around. We like to keep the backdoor open to the backyard, and since we have a dog of our own, our home is absolutely a pet-friendly environment.
“Svetlana was great! Our dog was loved and cared for, and I would not hesitate to leave her again in such good hands. I appreciated the daily updates and pictures of walks, play, and lounging at home. Svetlana was super responsive to all of my questions and was such a nice person to interact with. The overall experience was fantastic.”
“Yasemin was a wonderful sitter! She and her family showered my pup with love and attention from the minute they met and during his entire stay. Very mindful of his care and she sent lots of photos/videos which made me feel very comfortable that my dog was well taken care of. I would gladly take my dog to Yasemin again, and know he would love to stay with her and her family again!🤗🐶”
“Marivel took really good care of Mezcal and sent us a lot of updates throughout the stay. She kept him with dogs his size and he enjoyed that a lot. Thank you Marivel for taking care of our lil guy.”
About: I’m a physician at Stanford who brings patience, attentiveness, and a strong sense of responsibility to caring for your pet. I've owned both cats and dogs my whole life and I'm comfortable taking care of them - and understand the importance of attention and supportive care. My approach is to learn their routine, respect their personality, and help them feel comfortable while you’re away. Whether your pet enjoys an active walk, playtime, or quiet companionship, I’ll tailor our time to their needs. You can expect clear communication, photo updates, and careful attention to your instructions. I've watched both cats and dogs at my home for the past 5 years. I’m a physician currently doing dedicated research, which allows me to work from home between lab visits and meetings. If I list myself as available then I will be home nearly all the time, so your pet will have plenty of company and attention. I’ll confirm my schedule with you before booking to make sure it fits your pet’s needs. There are no other pets in my home. Having had both cats and dogs since childhood, I miss their company and would love to care for yours! I’ll give your pet time to settle in, follow their usual feeding and care routines, and provide playtime or quiet companionship depending on their personality. You can expect regular photos and updates while you’re away.
“We had an excellent experience with Michael boarding our dog for a week. We received regular updates, and it was clear our dog was in great hands. If you're looking for a communicative, flexible, and caring sitter, we highly recommend Michael!”
The median cost per night for dog boarding in Palo Alto is $75
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Palo Alto
Maggie is a dream dog sitter. (My dog spent the weekend with her). One of the many reasons I know was that my sometimes slow-to-warm chihuahua fell in love with her and also that she ate all her meals. If she was nervous, she wouldn't have eaten Maggie took gentle and meticulous care of her and provided me with lot of pictures and updates so I could see things were going extremely well. My daughter - who is very picky about who can take care of our pets said - " You found your dog sitter."
Ying was an incredible boarder for our dog. She was incredibly communicative and sent lots of pictures and videos all through our time away from our dog. If anything (like medication) required clarification, Ying was quick to message us and make sure our dog was getting the best possible care. It's clear that Ying pays a lot of attention to all of the dogs in her care, and we were made to feel very comfortable. It was an added bonus that Ying's dog Charlie plays so well with ours! We will be happy to book with Ying again.
Jordan and her husband Jacob were incredible dog sitters to my sweet pup. It was clear that they are both true animal whispers, and made sure my dog felt safe and cared for - especially balancing her comfort with their other animals (who she ended up loving as well!). In addition, Jordan was highly communicative, sending lots of pictures and updates as well as asking clarifying questions to ensure my dog’s care. I highly recommend Jordan and will hope book with her again!
Tracy and her husband were really great with Kawi and savanna! Sent several pictures a day! Made us feel at ease letting us know they were settling in well the first night and how they were doing throughout the stay! Kawi and savanna loved them! I highly recommend them!
I am so fortunate that Maria Luisa and Fabio could take care of Isabella while I was away. They are very caring people and dog lovers. Along with their young son, they create a warm, welcoming environment. In addition, they wanted to know about Isabella which I believe helped make her feel very much at home during her stay.
Courtney always helps us feel less stressed and less guilty! When life happens or we want to treat ourselves to a trip that our fur baby cant come to, she's always been a reliable support. Plus Tofu LOVES her and it helps to know he is having so much fun and is safe with her. I highly recommend Courtney as a walker or for boarding. It's been great.
I had car troubles the day of and they were so accommodating - this was also the first time my dog stayed with them and I was very reassured with how I was kept updated with pictures and details of how she was doing and whether or not she ate. Would 100% recommend to anyone else looking for a new dogsitter 💕 My dog got along with their other dog too (who was very patient with my dog’s enthusiasm to play with the other).
Manli and their family provided a fantastic boarding experience for our dog! This was the first time our dog has spent the night at Manli's, and our dog was really well cared for. We received many photographs of our happy dog, which really put our minds at ease as we were traveling. I really appreciate the care Manli provided our dog.
So happy that we found Matthew, Katelyn, and their 2 sweet kids to watch our pups for the weekend! It was clear that they love dogs and with my Henry and Clover being classic Velcro dogs I knew they would get plenty of playtime and snuggles in. They also live in a great quiet neighborhood close to an amazing dog park which is perfect for my pups. Would definitely recommend!
Jessica was amazing with Jellie! We received lots of updates and pictures that put us at ease while we were gone knowing that Jellie was with her. It was very clear that Jellie received lots of attention and love. Jellie even wanted her to leave with us when I picked her up! I would definitely recommend her and book again with Jessica for our next trip!
John was amazing with Charlie, my 14 year old senior pup. She had a bunch of medication and he was very attentive on giving me updates about how she was. Communication was superb and I recieved so many photos a day and reassurances that she was doing well. Charlie came back happy and healthy! John is awesome!
Jasmine was great with our rescue maltipoo, Raz. She made herself available for a meet and greet prior to our dates so we could discuss Raz's needs and get acquainted. While Raz stayed with Jasmine, she provided multiple daily updates and photos. She made sure she knew Raz's routine and care needs and asked great questions. She was willing to take Raz on long walks and play with him. Raz returned to us excited to be back home but also balanced and happy, like he'd had a great vacation :)
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Dog Boarding in Palo Alto is $89 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $54 and $128 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 6,641 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Palo Alto. 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.
93% of sitters in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto.
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 Palo Alto. On Rover:
- 83% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 93% 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 Palo Alto 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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