Dog Boarding in Shafter
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1. Julie P.


“Julie and her husband are great! Our pup was well taken care of while we were away. Julie sent me updates along with pictures of Moose while he played in their yard! We will definitely be sending Moose back on our next vacation.”


2. Renee T.

“Renee was fantastic with our dog. Her home was welcoming and with the space necessary for our medium sized dog! She is caring and kind and will always be one of our first calls on Rover!”


3. Barbara P.

“My Kash couldn’t have been in better hands loved the picture updates I received as it was my first time leaving him anywhere. I felt reassured his whole stay there. Will definitely be booking again now that I have someone I can trust with my fur baby.”


4. Veronica T.

“Misty Blue (my GSP) had so much fun. It was a last minute request and Veronica immediately responded. I was very thankful and I am a happy client. I will be using her services in the future if I ever need a sitter. She periodically sent me updates on Misty which eased my mind.”


5. Rogerio & Karin C.

“Roger & Karen were excellent, and so accommodating. They took fabulous care of our pup! We definitely will leave loki in your care again! Thank you!”


6. Maria C.

“Maria was amazing with my energetic 9 month old puppy! She was very responsive and provided updates throughout the stay. We did a meet and greet before the stay so my puppy (who gets anxiety) would be familiar with Maria and the surroundings. It was also great that my puppy had her dog Nala to play with, who was very friendly and playful. I would highly recommend Maria and look forward to using her in the future!”


7. Sidney A.

“Absolutely went over and beyond. My dog was so happy with her. She even took him to the park to walk around and explore. I would definitely use her again and again and again😊”




8. Jill S.


“Jill and liz make it so easy for you. I asked last minute if they could watch my dog and without hesitation they agreed. I went over a day before to meet them and to let my dog get familiar with the yard and stuff. Right away jill showed me around and my dog was at home right away playing with the other dogs. She has a beautiful backyard. There's alot for the dogs to do. And she takes them on walks! Amazing! All awhile sending us update texts and pictures We're already bring her back tomorrow to stay again. Thank you jill and liz for opening your home to animals! You two are a blessing.”


9. Ana R.

“Ana was such a great sitter for our dog Jowdee ?? She went above and beyond to ensure a lovely and comfortable stay for him. She constantly stayed in touch with photos and videos. Definitely recommend and will use Ana again if we ever need our dog watched over ?”


10. Wynona J.

“Wynona (rene') was very sweet with our pups and gave them lots of attention. However, I am taking off one star for misrepresentation of profile information. She lives in an apartment, not a house and the fenced in yard is about a 5x8 area for the dogs to walk outside. Also, they do smoke in the home. I would recommend her for people with small dogs and that dont mind indoor smoking.”


11. Kharlee F.

“I cannot say enough good things about Kharlee. She took such good care of Chloe and even helped me out of a bit of a jam the next day. Leaving a pet is such a stressful experience for both the pet and the parent, but Kharlee really put us both at ease. She even sent photos throughout the day showing Chloe enjoying her temporary accommodations. I happily recommend Kharlee and would definitely request to book her if I am in the Bakersfield area again.”


12. Vanessa M.
“During our 21 year old, senior cat’s last days, Vanessa ensured our cat was comforted and cared for. Our loving senior was fed, loved, and watched after with the utmost attention and care. We know it is harder for people to want to care for senior animals as they have become fragile, sedentary, and overall have lost their young cuteness. Vanessa instead let our sweet angel take her time, playing with and petting her gently. She also made sure our tiny senior was fed around the clock, making sure to prepare her special diet thoroughly (she had oral surgery twice with teeth removed both time). I would recommend Vanessa for all animal needs. She is intuitive, attentive, and meets all demands you might have for your fur baby.”


13. Jess H.

“Jess was very assuring and super nice! He was such an excellent individual to accommodate Akira last minute! I’m so grateful and thankful for the willingness he had!”




14. Anna G.

“Anna was amazing with our two dogs. Her home is very doggie friendly and she treated even our challenging Chi with so much love that a day or two into the stay they had become besties. Thank you Anna! Def booking again when we are traveling through Bakersfield! Don’t delay, if Anna has availability —book it!”


15. Priscilla V.
“Priscilla was so lovely to work with and was flexible with schedule changes. I will definitely book her again. She also sent lots of photos too!”


16. Akie H.

“Akie took such good care of my buddy! She sent me messages and pictures so I knew he was doing great and having fun. He came home happy and tired. I will definitely use her again!”


17. Samantha P.

“Thank you, Samantha... Everything whent as planned, I appreciate you being available on short notice to care for Zeus for the weekend. Regular updates and communication were great!!! Zeus came home tired, and happy had great time with other pups. Thank you, Thank you🙏🏽 We hope to book with you in the near future.👍🏼🙂”


18. Shanna B.

“Shanna was absolutely amazing! I am new to Bakersfield having recently moved from NC and had never used Rover before let alone an in home sitter. We have always used cage free, free play boarding facilities in NC - so this made me a bit nervous. From the start Shanna was absolutely great with explaining the process, reassuring, and during the meet & greet Aurora felt right at home. Aurora usually returns back a little stressed from any boarding experience but she was in such a happy and excited mood when we picked her up. We will use Shanna any time we need a dog sitter going forward, I can't say enough great things about the experience!”


19. Elizabeth M.

“Elizabeth and her daughter were great with my fur baby! Would definitely book with them again!”


20. Eliza G.

“Eliza is beyond amazing my first time using a sitter and upon meeting her I instantly had no worries, such a great spirited fur baby loving person. My Neeko loved her instantly. She is amazing with the updates and was so patient with me also. thank you Eliza, you are so very appreciated.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Shafter on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 111 sitters provided dog boarding in Shafter. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Shafter dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Shafter have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Shafter.
Rover makes it easy to find Shafter 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
There are 111 dog boarding sitters in Shafter on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Shafter, 79% of sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
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.
