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Sitter Profile Image: Chong R.
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Chong R.
$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 269 reviews
105 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Vista, CA, 92084

“Chong was amazing, our dogs looked happy when we pick we them up and our puppy even seemed better train some how. Would definitely have her sit the dogs again!”

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Demitra R.
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Angie B.
$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 242 reviews
138 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

“Angie is the best! Our dog Xena loved being there. Xena had been there before and was so excited to get out of the car. She has a great backyard and her dog is so friendly! We’ll definitely use her again!!”

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Tracey A.
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Erin S.
$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

“Erin took good care of my dog and was always responsive when I asked about him. She took plenty of pictures, and he looked very comfortable and happy.”

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Jordan Q.
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Brandy Y.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 90 reviews
30 repeat clients
22 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

“Brandy always takes such good care of Willow! She sends me several pictures of day of Willow having so much fun! Willow doesn’t want to come home at the end of the week!”

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Denise B.
Sitter Profile Image: Robert & Andrea R.
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Robert & Andrea R.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

“Robert and Andrea were very accommodating, I needed to board my Atlas last minute for thanksgiving and they were able to take her. I got photo updates of her and she came back a happy pup. Thank you!”

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Ava R.
Sitter Profile Image: Brad H.
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Brad H.
$66
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 48 reviews
12 repeat clients
40 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

“Our dog, Jenna, had a phenomenal time with Brad and his lovely family. He made the experience of dropping off Jenna while we went on a trip so easy and simple. He was communicative, timely, kind and very friendly. They have a very accommodating place that is ideal for dogs. Highly recommend Brad to anyone looking to drop their dog off. Looking forward to using them again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Diane B.
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Diane B.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

“I absolutely cannot express how wonderful Ms. Diane is! She took amazing care of my super shy puppy and put my mind at ease! My little lady warmed up to her right away! Would highly recommend.”

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Isabella P.
Sitter Profile Image: Gabriela M.
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Gabriela M.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Vista, CA, 92081

“Pepper had so much fun. This sitter updated me constantly and sent me pictures throughout the days. My dog had so much fun and felt so comfortable with this sitter. I didn’t have to worry about the safety or wellbeing of my pepper with Gabi. Gabi was super quick to respond to me and asked permission before taking my pepper anywhere. I will absolutely use Gabi again and recommend her to anyone that’s using Rover! This was my first time using rover and this experience really set the tone for the app! Amazing dog sitter!!”

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Teniya F.
Sitter Profile Image: Christopher T.
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Christopher T.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

“Chris was fantastic with my dog Porter. He's so caring and calm, which made him the perfect match for my hyper pit mix! I 100% recommend Chris for pet sitting. Thanks again, Chris!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori W.
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Lori W.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
18 repeat clients
60 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

“Lori is the sweetest, most loving care taker of Maverick, I am so so thankful I found her!! I know my fur child is being well cared for and has the best time with her & her hubby and her doggos - he literally doesn’t want to come home when I pick him up haha! Lori will be my go to daycare / boarding place from now on!! ❤️”

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Melissa C.
Sitter Profile Image: Christopher N.
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Christopher N.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San marcos, CA, 92078

“My dog had a great time with Christopher and his kids! I received many pictures and updates showing how happy and comfortable my dog was and I had 100% peace of mind knowing he was being taken care of really well. It's also nice that Christopher only does one dog at a time so that they get his full attention. Totally worth every penny and I will definitely book again next time I need a rover in San Diego!”

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Daniel L.
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Priscila D.
$74
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

“Priscila was excellent at ensuring my Lana had a great experience. From her outdoor activities, beach day, and play time it all contributed to Lana having a Great time. Priscila was awesome at providing pictures and video to update how my dog was doing. Thank you 👍”

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Gerald A.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda H.
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Amanda H.
$65
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Vista, CA, 92083

“Awesome family, great furry friend of their own. Our doggies felt at home with them…. And our frenchie even refused to leave with me 🤣. That says a lot about how much love and attention they received.”

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Eli P.
Sitter Profile Image: Darcey J.
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Darcey J.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
22 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Vista, CA, 92081

“Our Dog loved Darcey so much and she was great at keeping us in the loop and sending pictures. We will definitely try to schedule with her again the next time we need someone to watch our dog.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vicki N.
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Vicki N.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
22 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

“Vicki was great with my 8 month old Aussie pup! He did an overnight stay with her. There was a bit of sorting out of things between my pup and her dog, and she handled the situation like a pro. When I came the next morning to pick up my guy the 2 were getting along like old buds. Vicki knows what she is doing. Highly recommend. Thanks!”

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Amy B.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
18 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Carlsbad, CA, 92009

“Amy and her family were fantastic and treated our dog like their own. We felt very comfortable leaving him with them. Communication was great, and she was easy to work with.”

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Evan W.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
4 repeat clients
2 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

“Evan was a great find for us! We hate leaving our Golden behind but felt much better knowing he was joining Evan and his family. Our dog loves kids, pets, and lots of play. It seems like he got plenty off this being under Evans care. We set expectations with Evan around food and he was super accommodating. Evan provided us pictures and updates as he wrapped up each day which was great for us while traveling. Thanks for the care!”

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Daffne R.
$48
total per night
10 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

About: I've cared for dogs my entire life. I'm experienced with feeding, walking, bathing, playtime, and giving medication when needed. I understand that every dog has their own personality, routine, and needs. I'm patient, responsible, and will treat your pets with same love and attention I give my own! I'm currently a college student with a flexible schedule that allows me to provide pet care throughout the week. My availability varies by day due to classes and my part time job, but I'm happy to coordinate with you in advance to find a time that works best for your pet. I'm especially available for walks, drop-in visits, and house sitting around my work schedule. Your pet's safety and comfort are my top priorities. I'm respectful of each pet's routine and will follow your instructions for feeding, walks, medication, and other care. When house sitting or doing drop in visits, I'll make sure your pet is safe, comfortable, and never left without care you requested. I'll also keep you updated so you know how your pet is doing while you're away.

Sitter Profile Image: Amber & Bradley H.
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Amber & Bradley H.
$70
total per night
11 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: My family’s dog recently passed and we miss having fun dog energy in our house and a furry friend to play with and take on walks. I work from home so am available to give them lots of love and potty breaks. Please only contact me if your dog is ok with active kids. We look forward to caring for your dog! I work from home so have plenty of time to give your pup love and potty breaks! I typically go on walks during my lunch. I’m available most days during the week and weekend. I have a fenced yard and live close to parks for walks. We have lots of dog toys, beds and supplies here as well but you are welcome to bring your own.

Sitter Profile Image: Andrew P.
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Andrew P.
$56
total per night
37 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: Ive had a variety of pets since my first fish tank at age six. Ive responsibly taken great care of all animals Ive had personally or have helped with. Im an empathetic person that is happy to be able to be there for all pets and animals in general. Ive helped rescue and return home many lost dogs; my heart is in helping. My schedule is very flexible; I can accommodate most requests and will always communicate to ensure everything and everyone is taken care of. I am here and ready to help. My dog wallace is wonderfully kind and playful. She has a huge heart and enjoys every person and animal she meets. We play in our fenced backyard with grass for relaxing in sun or shade. My senior cat mostly stays in one room and does her own thing; she has met several dogs that have stayed with us and has had no problem with any. There are three parks and a well landscaped college campus within easy walking distance for interesting, enriching walks.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in San Marcos is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hyun and her husband are amazing! My dog thoroughly enjoyed his time there and was very well taken care of while we were traveling for 3 weeks without any problems! Thank you Hyun!

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Sonya P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber and Bradley took such good care of my Luna! They were attentive to her needs, dedicated to making her stay welcoming and comforting, and just genuinely nice people who obviously have a love for dogs. The whole process was super easy and they were completely reliable. They even made sure we did a meet and greet beforehand to make sure it was a good match and Luna felt comfortable. Could not recommend them enough!

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Neil W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Brad. He is responsive and very caring with the dogs. His property is a perfect place for a dog to enjoy its time away from home.

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Kim M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had such a great experience with Melissa. She took wonderful care of our boy and sent us updates and photos throughout the day, which was reassuring and made it easy to see that he was being well cared for and having a great time. He looked happy and comfortable in all of the photos, which really put our minds at ease. We would happily have her watch him again!

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Merissa K.
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She took amazing care of my pom! She was very communicative and sent lots of photos. Winston is a lovely host pom as well!

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Cameron M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gianna brought back our pup back tired and happy! Gianna is very prompt and communicative! She sent pictures every day which we appreciated!! Thank you, I definitely recommend her dog sitting services!

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Carmen S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Buddy had another great stay at Brandy's. We appreciate all the photos we received of our sweet boy. Thank you Brandy - We appreciate you!

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Catherine K.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shawna & her family cared for our Golden while we were away for the week. They had good communication & sorted out our dog’s protectiveness over her toys/bed well. I would recommend! Also- the pre booking meeting was thorough & I appreciated that.

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Kathryn R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cleo seemed very happy staying with Heather and her family. She had a great yard for Cleo to run around and we received photos of her on walks and looking comfy at home. I would book with Heather again!

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Jacqueline S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lt Dan had a great time playing with Copper and the kids. Thank you for taking care of our big guy!

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Brandy Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin took good care of my dog and was always responsive when I asked about him. She took plenty of pictures, and he looked very comfortable and happy.

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Jordan Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Aidni and Tadhg took great care of Karla. She kept us updated and took her for daily walks. We couldn’t ask for more, thank you so much!

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Robert S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dogs came back happy healthy and tired! They had a great time and Lori kept me well updated on their status with tons of pictures.

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Jonathan M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Robert and Andrea were great! They were able to take my dog on short notice and watch over her for the week while we were out of town. Highly recommended as a great stay for your pups!

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Marcus H.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris was a great dog sitter! He was very communicative throughout the stay and sent plenty of photos and videos of my dogs, which gave me peace of mind. I could tell they were well cared for and happy. I will definitely book with him again in the future!

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Bona R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sana and her family were amazing with Alfie and he had a great time. He was well cared for and we got photo updates throughout the stay. Thank you so much and would definitely have Alfie with her again!

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Kenny C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

JT was amazing! We had to leave our puppy after only two months of having him and we were very nervous but JT made it so easy and smooth and we could tell he was in the best of care. Highly recommended! We are so happy we found our new sitter.!😊👍🏻👏

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Andrea V.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was a little anxious about leaving my dogs, Isla and Monty, with a new sitter for the first time, but Patrick quickly put my mind at ease. From the very beginning, he took the time to learn about their likes and dislikes, their feeding schedule, and even the little details about their personalities that most people don’t think to ask. That level of care and attention meant a lot to me. Throughout their stay, Patrick kept me updated on how they were doing and regularly sent photos, which made being away from them so much easier. It was clear that Isla and Monty were well cared for and receiving plenty of attention. I truly appreciated Patrick’s communication, professionalism, and genuine care for my dogs. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter.

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Tara J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is so great with Penny and sent pictures and videos and updates daily. We’re so grateful to have a safe and loving home for Penny to be at while we’re out of town. Thank you, Rachel!

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Michelle D.
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Kaitlin is so responsive and responsible. I really don’t know what I would do without her. Excellent for large dogs and my boy is always well cared for. Highly recommend.

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Ally E.
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The average cost for Dog Boarding in San Marcos on Rover is $62.16 per night (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Boarding 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 Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 4,606 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across San Marcos. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of San Marcos sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which San Marcos landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their San Marcos 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 San Marcos.

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 San Marcos 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.

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