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Sitter Profile Image: Jesse W.
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1. 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
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$90
per night

Jesse did a great job caring for our dog for four days while it was boarded in his home. He shared pictures during the visit showing our dog happy and exercising. He was kind enough to let our dog have his place to himself, leaving his own dog with his parents. Jesse was also able to keep our dog for an additional day because of a schedule change. I would recommend Jesse to take care of your dog for walks, checking, and boarding.

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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!

Sitter Profile Image: Emily O.
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3. 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 awesome with my slightly anxious rescue dog. Sent updates, very responsive, and flexible about drop off and pick up times. Much appreciate the care she gave my little doggo over the course of a weekend and always felt she was in safe hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leonard W.
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4. 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: Francisco V.
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5. 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 was a great caretaker of my pup! Really appreciated how patient he was in taking the time to earn my dogs trust. He went above & beyond to ensure my fur child was properly taken care of and took the extra step in being very communicative throughout the day. I’ll continue to hire him again when I need a babysitter/walker!

Sitter Profile Image: Etienne & Emilie M.
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6. Etienne & Emilie M.

Loving dog family next to the water
Greenbrae, CA, 94904
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
from
$60
per night

Great dog sitters! Etienne and Emilie are great with dogs. They have a long path just by their house where they can walk our dog. I recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nick L.
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7. 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!

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

When our long-time care person for our precious Rufus closed her business, we were desperate. Rufus had, for eight years, been loved and cared for by no one else. I thought it wouldn’t be possible to find another place with that quality of care. Then I found Jessica! From our first visit, Rufus took to her and her quiet, reserved poodle, Julian. Jessica‘s home is artful and beautifully appointed, but clearly a place where dogs are loved and welcome. She has an easy-going and gentle manner that immediately put both Rufus and me at ease.She clearly takes extraordinary care to find out each dog’s preferences and special needs. Rufus was able to continue his home routine of sleeping on the bed and snuggling on the couch, especially with Jessica‘s boyfriend, Stacey, who is so sweet with Rufus. Like one of the other reviewers, I was hesitant to write about how wonderful Jessica is in case she gets even more popular and won’t have room for us when we need it. However, that’s just selfishness. I want to pass on the love that Rufus enjoyed in Jessica’s home. You can’t go wrong here!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tatiana B.
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9. 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
3 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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carla G.
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10. 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
29 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$90
per night

Carla was amazing and we can’t thank her enough for watching over our little guy. She was very communicative and ensured Lucky had a ton of fun on his “vacation” and plenty of love shown his way.

Sitter Profile Image: Harumi S.
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11. 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: Mary K.
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12. 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

Mary and her husband Mark were such sweethearts and I felt so good having Enzo in their home. Mary was able to accommodate me on super short notice and was flexible with my drop off and pickup schedule. I got lots of pictures from their various walks and I would 100% use Mary again! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle D.
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13. Danielle D.

Dog Hiker and Lover
Kentfield, CA, 94904
1.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$81
per night

We took a last second trip away and Danielle provided Tui with amazing care. She was out and about hiking all around Marin despite a week of terrible weather (Tui seems to think rain/mud =MORE fun!). Danielle was good with communication and sent us lots of pics and videos of their adventures.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra D.
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14. 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

Alexandra was wonderful. Excellent communication and she really set my mind at ease sending daily photos and updates on my Ruby Rose! I highly recommend Alexandra.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline L.
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15. 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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacia T.
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16. 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

Great experience dog boarding with Stacia! She took really good care of our boy Bruno while we were traveling for 11 days. Very easy to communicate with and very good working with Bruno’s special needs. We could tell he had such a good time staying Stacia and her pup Gladys!

Sitter Profile Image: Sonia K.
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17. Sonia K.

I am a stay at home dog Mommy!
San Rafael, CA, 94903
2.9 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
23 repeat clients
from
$79
per night

My dog just stayed with Sonia for the third time. She obviously loves dogs, which was important to us in choosing a dog sitter. She took our dog hiking, gave him a spa day and took great care of him. I never have to worry that he is safe and happy with Sonia. I am so glad I found her on Rover.

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Sitter Profile Image: parnian a.
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18. 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
3 reviews
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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Julie S.
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19. Julie S.

Major Dog Lover!
San rafael, CA, 94903
3.5 mi. away
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$63
per night

Julie was amazing and caring for Gruber who was skittish to begin with, but he warmed up super quickly after all the love and attention she gave. Julie took the time to get to know me as well as my dog when we first met and that really helped put everyone at ease before the drop off. I received timely updates with photos and stories which was so helpful and fun to see my dog didn't miss me at all. I highly recommend Julie and will be using her in the future for sure!

Sitter Profile Image: Marlo B.
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20. Marlo B.

Pawsome Stay: Your Dog's Joy
San Rafael, CA, 94901
0.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Doggy Day Care
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$45
per night

Marlo loves animals. She grew up with cats, taking care of them & owned her own dog until recently he passed on. Marlo is reliable, and you will not find a better pet care person.

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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.


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