Dog Boarding In San Mateo
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Top rated San Mateo dog boarders
“Alicia is the best!!! My rue girl was so comfortable and felt so at home you’d think Alicia was her owner! I have never felt safe leaving rue before however this time with her being in Alicia’s care there wasn’t a worry in my mind! Definitely will be a reoccurring guest ❤️!”

“I usually go with a pet boarding facility but wanted to try something different. Meaghan was very responsive and flexible with my schedule. She welcomed my 2 frenchies with open arms no hesitation. She made me feel more comfortable with her than taking them to a pet paradise.”


“Absolutely amazing pet sitting experience! My pets were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for while I was away. Communication was excellent with regular updates and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind. Reliable, professional, and genuinely caring — I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy pet care. I’ll definitely be booking again.”

“Shannon was great! Great communication and tons of pictures. She is very friendly and attentive my dog had a great time I can definitely tell she took excellent care of my dog and will def book in future.”

“Wonderful experience! I think Little Bit is a little sad ! He was able to play with alot of other dogs his size. Pattie was Wonderful, took pictures kept me updates on the play times. Definitely recommend her for 1st time Rover users.”

“Was very satisfied with Charlayda's service. She was very professional. She keeps you updated with your pets stay with several pictures and videos. My dog was happy and comfortable ☺. I'm looking forward to more vacations knowing my pet is well taken care of while having fun.”


“Tannia and Chris were great taking care of Ollie. They sent photos throughout the days showing how content he was. I would definitely recommend Tannia watching your fur babies when you can’t take them along.”


“Our first time using Rover so we were very nervous. Wendy took great care of our 5 month old puppy. She sent plenty of pictures everyday and was able to accommodate us returning later than expected. Definitely will book her again!!”

“Second time Kaitland takes care of my dogs. Always so kind, nice and patient (my great dane has lots of energy and is strong). Definitely you want Kaitland to petsit your pets!”

“Joelyz did an amazing job watching my Yorkie, Harley, over the past few days. From the moment I dropped him off, I could tell he was in great hands. She kept me updated, showed genuine care, and made sure Harley was comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. When I picked him up, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly treated like family. It gave me real peace of mind knowing he was with someone who truly cares about animals. I highly recommend Joelyz to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter. Thank you again for taking such great care of Harley”

“This is the 2nd time Megan has watched Striker in the past few weeks this time I needed to drop Striker off at 4:30am and Megan made it work, Striker comes to work with me every day but today I had corporate management come visit my office so Megan saved me today by agreeing to let me drop striker off at 4:30am! I can't thank her enough Striker slept the hole way home so she definitely had a great time with Megan and her pups today. Thanks again Megan! Hope you and your husband have a great weekend!”

“Great set up for the dogs! We loved getting pictures of our happy pups during their stay. They had so much room to run and play. Great communication. Definitely recommend.”

“Yekaterina was amazing. She sent lots of pictures and even some videos. I had no doubt she loved my fur baby and provided excellent care. I felt so comfortable leaving her that I have already rebooked with her.”

“My ten-pound dog had another fantastic stay with Katya and her mother. They always do an outstanding job taking care of their guests. Highly recommend!”


“We got photos of our pup and lots of updates. She also got along with Cassandra’s pup for play time. Cassandra gave her the attention she needed while we were away. Thank you for taking care of our baby”

“Hannah was really great with my senior dog and cat. She had a calm and warming presence about her and my animals were well taken care of. Will definitely ask for her on the future!”

“Josillyn, She was awesome—very attentive and accommodating. I wasn’t able to drop off my dog, and she kindly arranged to pick him up and drop him off, which I really appreciated. She also sent updates while I was out of town that gave me peace of mind knowing he was doing well. Highly recommend!”

San Mateo dog parents share their Rover experiences
Bryce was an amazing pet sitter! My dog was loved & cared for like he was his own. Great communication, updates, pictures, & so much patience. I came home to one happy dog! It gave me so much peace of mind knowing that he was in such good hands while on my cruise. Highly recommend Bryce & will definitely book again if needed!

Absolutely amazing pet sitting experience! My pets were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for while I was away. Communication was excellent with regular updates and photos, which gave me complete peace of mind. Reliable, professional, and genuinely caring — I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy pet care. I’ll definitely be booking again.

I’ve never felt more comfortable leaving my dog anywhere. My Nico (a miniature long haired dachshund) was in great hands! We got photo updates and quick responses anytime we checked in. He was always happy and taken care of! We could tell from the photos that he was having a great time. We will definitely be booking again! Thanks for loving our sweet pup!

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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 San Mateo.
Rover makes it easy to find San Mateo 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.











