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Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Nick L.
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1. Nick L.

WFH Pet Dad with Time, Energy & Exp
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Nick has been a great cat sitter and loving companion to my cat Marvin. He is someone you can feel comfortable leaving your pet with and rely on him for good communication. I've seen first hand how he treats the cats and dogs he cares for-giving them constant attention and love as well as sending cute picture updates. Nick is thoughtful and will care for your pet as if it were his own. I definitely recommend him!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher S.
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2. Christopher S.

Exclusively boarding one dog/day ❤️
Fairfax, CA, 94930
3.5 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$68
per night

Christopher took great care of my dog, Floyd, while I was away. I especially loved receiving the updates and photos of the fun adventures they were on!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Jesse W.
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3. Jesse W.

A good dog deserves a good jog!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$80
per night

Jesse was incredible with my pup! He was so flexible to meet us at a nearby park where my dog was most comfortable. He was so patient to learn about her personality and needs. He kindly did not book other dogs while my dog was staying with him as I had requested. My dog has a decent amount of energy, and I was so happy that Jesse would take her running and hiking. She had the best time, I knew she was in good hands, and I would absolutely book Jesse again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily O.
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4. Emily O.

Dog & Cat lover
Larkspur, CA, 94939
2.2 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Emily was wonderful! We arranged a meeting in advance to give my dog a chance to see the space and place. Then Emily was flexible with timing as we firmed up plans. She took great care of Aubrey and her dog Gigi was a super pal for Aubrey.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leonard W.
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5. Leonard W.

Rover 101
Man’s best friend
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
24 repeat clients
from
$91
per night

Leonard is a gem! He and his wife are so caring and took such good care of my fur baby. I could not be more grateful I found them! My pup was happy and safe and loved.

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Sitter Profile Image: Carla G.
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6. Carla G.

Rover 101
Dog Lover, DogTec/Pet CPR Certified
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$99
per night

Carla was wonderful with our 18 pound mix Charlie! She went on lots of walks despite the rainy weather and was well-taken care of. We would certainly hire Carla again to watch Charlie!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana B.
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7. Tatiana B.

Your Pets, My Pawsome Care!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
2.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$88
per night

Tatiana is fabulous! Extremely responsive, thoughtful, and took amazing care of our pup! She gave us frequent updates, asked great questions, and even got our pup a toy. We will definitely be coming back to have her take care of our puppy!

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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8. Jessica W.

Rover 101
Dogs come first!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.6 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
20 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Jessica was very warm and friendly and took great care of Maggie. She took her on long walks and had a nice roomy home and back porch for Maggie to roam around along with a super cute introverted poodle for company. Would definitely book with her again. Thank you Jessica!

Sitter Profile Image: Harumi S.
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9. Harumi S.

Happy to spend time with pets!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
3.0 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$50
per night

I highly recommend Harumi! She is fantastic! Very kind, responsible and trustworthy. She took very good care of my cat Momo for a month. Momo is very shy. Harumi was very patient with Momo and made her feel very comfortable. You and your baby(s) will love her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline L.
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10. Jacqueline L.

Animal & Nature Loving Sitter
Larkspur, CA, 94939
2.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$85
per night

Jackie is fantastic! She went above and beyond caring for our dog, Kiko, during an extended stay. We greatly appreciated the care and attention Jackie showed Kiko as well as her frequent and thoughtful updates. She took the time to get to know Kiko individually and was very responsive to her needs and personality. When the stay ended, we immediately asked to schedule a booking for our next trip. Kiko can’t wait to go back, and we can travel confidently knowing she is in good hands!

Sitter Profile Image: Francisco V.
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11. Francisco V.

Passionate & Personalized Petcare🐕
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$63
per night

Francisco is a pet owner himself. His attention to detail and his compassion for the safety of my 10 month old puppy Rosie is heartwarming. Francisco has taken care of Rosie several times this month as my girlfriend and I travel over the weekends. He sends picture updates via text message to reassure us of Rosie’s wellbeing. He goes above and beyond by taking Rosie to the beach with all of her essentials like cold water, her favorite ball, and a beach blanket. I can say Rosie looks forward to seeing Cisco soon. His energetic character is contagious and your pet will love him.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra D.
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12. Alexandra D.

Cozy get away for your fur baby!
San Anselmo, CA, 94960
1.8 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$100
per night

We’re so relieved we found Alex to watch our dog while we were out of town for a week! She was super responsive, sent lots of photos and videos, and our dog loved her backyard. Definitely would book her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacia T.
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13. Stacia T.

Rover 101
Your Doggo's Vacation House
Larkspur, CA, 94939
2.2 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
18 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Stacia has an amazing way with dogs, an unofficial Dog Whisperer!! She took extremely good care of Pepper and made her feel part of the family. Stacia made sure she interacted with all of the local dogs at the park, a great bonus of super fun play time. Know your pup, young or old, will be in great hands with Stacia.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha S.
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14. Samantha S.

Loving Grandma Pet Whisperer
Greenbrae, CA, 94904
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$94
per night

Sam was wonderful! From the first meet and greet to the follow up to make sure we'd arrived home safely, she was conscientious and caring. Bahama was well taken care of - medicines, brush time, outside time and lots of cozy rests. Our retired Guide Dog breeder is going to be 15 in April, so having her at home in her own environment with someone who was experienced, loving and reliable was a priority. Sam fit that requirement and then some. My husband I highly recommend her.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Lillie H.
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15. Lillie H.

Dog Lovers Unite!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
3.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Great sitter. We were a bit nervous at first cuz our dog has some bad tendencies but she was great at controlling his leash aggression and kept us updated the whole time. Really great experience overall!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary K.
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16. Mary K.

Athletic , Caring , Energetic!
San Rafael, CA, 94901
3.0 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
from
$88
per night

Tessa loved Mary and Mark. Their kindness and care were perfect for our old English cream retriever. Tessa loved their home, neighborhood walks, and constant love. She can't wait to return! Thank you so much Mary and Mark!

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Sitter Profile Image: parnian a.
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17. parnian a.

Dog mom-Seeking tail wagging buddy
Corte Madera, CA, 94925
4.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$73
per night

parnian a. are a team of natural dog lovers and dog whisperers. My dog is a bundle of overflowing unending energy and yet this duo treated her to a vacation unparalleled. She will probably be a bit disappointed to come home. They were exceptionally kind and accommodating and provided a day of activities that she doesn't usually get a chance to take any pleasure in. These are good happy decent folks who have a dog with its own heart of gold. I am so grateful that I've found a place or a people who I can rely on in the future to take care of my lovely pup next time I need some help boarding her.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Sedra E.
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18. Sedra E.

Fur mom available
San Anselmo, CA, 94960
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
4.5 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
from
$106
per night

Loochu had a great weekend staying with Sedra! They spent lots of time playing and snuggling. Sedra was great at communicating and sent plenty of cute photos :). Happy to have Loochu stay with her anytime.

Sitter Profile Image: Rosa & Kevin A.
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19. Rosa & Kevin A.

Your dog will feel right at home!
Mill valley, CA, 94941
4.9 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
10 repeat clients
from
$88
per night

I'm so thankful for Rosa and Kevin taking such thoughtful care of my dog, Watson. It was my first time using Rover, so I really appreciated them taking time for my dog to get acquainted with them prior to her boarding and to ensure she got along well with their dog, Banksy. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Todd & Courtney S.
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20. Todd & Courtney S.

Husband & Wife Dog Sitters
Larkspur, CA, 94939
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$90
per night

Todd and Courtney are fantastic! This was our first time being away from our dog and I’m so glad we found these 2. They treated our Roo just like a part of the family. I loved all the cute and quirky photo updates they sent to us! If we’re ever in the area again, we will be sure to reach out to them!

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San Rafael Dog Boarding ratings

Overall Rating:
4.9 out of 5 stars

Dog boarders in San Rafael are rated on average 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 528 reviews.


Rover offers the perfect alternative to dog kennels and traditional dog sitting. The next time you head out of town and need someone to take care of your dog, turn to Rover for your dog boarding needs. It's easy to find a loving San Rafael, CA dog sitter on Rover who'll give your dog one-on-one attention while you're away, and your dog can enjoy a sweet staycation, right at their sitter's home. Search from hundreds of dog sitters in San Rafael, read sitter profiles, and reach out to sitters who seem like a good fit for you and your dog. We know it can be tough to leave your pet, which is why we encourage every pet parent and sitter to have a Meet & Greet before booking the stay. With Rover, pet boarding is guilt-free, cashless, and convenient. That way, you can hit the road happy knowing your dog's in loving hands while you're away.

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In other words, when you use Rover to find San Rafael dog boarding services, your pet is given the best in loving care and hands-on attention, and you don't need to miss out on that just because life got in the way.

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