Dog Boarding In San Mateo
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“Apollo had a wonderful stay! He was really happy the whole time, we got lots of pictures and updates, and I'd say he came back calmer and better behaved than when we left him! I'd love to have him stay here again!”

“Sayla loves every trip she has to Shannon's. She plays so hard it takes her a whole day of rest to recoup! Wonderful to have someone to trust for our girl.”

“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.”


“Wendy was superb. This was my first time boarding my 4 month old teething golden and was exactly what I was hoping for. I was out of town for 4 days, she was very flexible with my flight delay, sent updates and pictures daily and my boy was excited to see me but sad to leave Wendy cause she took such good care of him. I’m hesitant to trust strangers with my pup but will absolutely be using Wendy again.”

“Our doggy Faye had a fantastic time with Bryce. He texted daily updates with photos and our baby looked so happy in all of them! We definitely trust Bryce to watch Faye again and feel lucky to have found someone like him!”

“As always, AMAZING. I will plan my vacations around her. If she can’t watch Ellie.. I ain’t going. Best dog sitter there is. When we turned into her neighborhood Ellie already knew where she was and got so excited. She loves going over there. I highly recommend and will scream to the rooftops … chose Charlayda. I drive an hour just so Ellie can stay with her, trust me she’s worth it”

“Kelly was great!! We just boarded our pup with her for the first time and couldn’t be happier - we received daily updates, he was well cared for and truely surrounded by love. We are so excited to finally have a good spot that we can trust to watch our pup and a great overall place that our baby enjoys!!”

“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!”

“Patti sent me updates and pictures of our dog KC and took care of her like she was her own. I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her services again in the future.”

“I had a 10/10 experience with Alicia this past weekend while she watched my dog, Kingston. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. Alicia was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive with him. She sent daily updates and photos, which meant so much to us while we were away. I’m so thankful to have found her and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring. Your baby will absolutely be in great hands with Alicia!”

“I was worried because that was the first time Demi, my cat was going aways for a few days to a different home. Megan sent daily photos, videos and updates that put my mind at rest. The cat was happy and relaxed when picked up. I would rebook and I strongly recommend her services.”


“Cassandra was awesome! She was super accommodating and sent multiple updates throughout the days my puppy was with her. She’s great at what she does and I will definitely be rebooking again.”


“The sweetest people ever! We will call Tannia anytime we need a sitter. She sent me photos and updates throughout the day! She even gave me dog mom advice on little dogs teeth! I cannot recommend Tannia and Chris more! ☀️❤️”

“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!”

“Josilyn was able to take my dog last minute and watch him for a few days after our first plan fell through. She took great care of our boi and he seemed to have a really good time with her.”

“We enjoyed meeting Yekaterina. She took good care of our Rooney and kept us updated with pictures. We will definitely be coming to see her again!”

“I cannot express how much we appreciate Emma and Adam. This was absolutely the best pet sitting experience we’ve ever had. We travelled to Jacksonville to catch a cruise ship and boarded our fur baby for five days. I am always nervous about leaving my dog, but Emma made every step of the process as wonderful and reassuring as possible. My dog was in a loving home with great communication, wonderful pictures, and a very responsive sitter. We were able to thoroughly enjoy our cruise knowing our dog was in such capable and caring hands. I highly recommend Emma as a pet sitter!”

“The moment Zoie and I met Marlena I knew I made the right decision for my pup. Marlena is an animal lover, very sweet and kind. We will definitely re-book with Marlena 🩷”

“Katya was beyond amazing. She took fantastic care of my dog, provided daily updates, and kept my mind at ease the whole time. She was so kind and flexible when I had travel issues. She clearly works hard to make this a great experience for both owners and the pets. Thank you so much, Katya!! Highly highly recommend”


“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.”

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.







