In-home dog boarding in San Francisco
Your dog stays in a real SF home, Noe Valley flat, Marina apartment, or Bernal Heights house with a yard. Daily walks at Fort Funston, Crissy Field, or your usual park. Verified Petme sitters, cashback, and up to $20,000 in vet protection per booking.
Why Petme
Why San Francisco owners choose Petme for dog boarding
Every boarding stay in San Franciscois designed around one thing: your peace of mind. No kennel cages, no rotating staff, no last-minute surprises, just a verified sitter, a real home, and a routine that fits your dog's real life.
0% commission
Zero fee for pet owners
No commission. No service charges. The nightly rate you agree with your sitter is the full price you pay. No surprises at checkout, ever.
Cashback rewards
Cashback after every stay
Earn money back on every completed boarding booking. Cashback compounds with use and applies to future bookings on Petme.
Trusted sitters
Verified, background-checked sitters
Every boarding sitter on Petme is reviewed by our trust & safety team. Only verified, background-checked sitters can accept boarding bookings.
$20,000 protection
$20,000 vet protection
Every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage from drop-off to pickup. If your dog needs emergency care during the stay, eligible costs are covered.
Available Sitters in San Francisco
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Neighborhoods we cover
Verified sitters in every San Francisco neighborhood
From Mission to Glen Park, Petme sitters live across the San Francisco metro. Short drop-off, familiar walking routes, and a home environment close to your dog's day-to-day.
- Mission
- Noe Valley
- Marina
- Pacific Heights
- Hayes Valley
- Cole Valley
- Bernal Heights
- Castro
- Inner Sunset
- Russian Hill
- Potrero Hill
- Glen Park
How it works
Three steps to your perfect boarding sitter in San Francisco
Find a sitter, meet in person, then book with full vet protection. The whole process happens inside the Petme app, transparent, verified, and built around your dog's comfort.
Search boarding sitters nearby
Browse verified boarding sitters in your city. Filter by price, star rating, home setup (yard, AC, own pets), neighborhood, and availability for your dates.
Free meet-and-greet
Schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet at the sitter's home before committing. Confirm your dog feels comfortable and the home is the right fit.
Book, relax, earn cashback
Drop off with confidence. Get photo and message updates throughout the stay. When the booking completes, cashback lands automatically in your Petme account.
Typical pricing
How much is dog boarding in San Francisco?
In-home dog boarding in San Francisco typically runs $50-$100 per night, with most stays around $70/night. Petme charges 0% commission for pet owners, so the rate you agree with your sitter is the rate you pay, no hidden service fees, ever.
Local guide
Dog boarding in San Francisco, CA: what to know
San Francisco is a small, dense, hilly city where dog life happens on the sidewalk and at neighborhood parks rather than in private yards. Petme sitters here are mostly apartment dwellers themselves, they understand flat-living dogs, three-walk daily routines, and the microclimate differences between the foggy Sunset, the warm Mission, and the windy Marina. Whether your dog is used to Fort Funston, Crissy Field, Duboce Park, or Bernal Hill, you can find a verified sitter whose neighborhood and walking culture matches.
For SF owners, Petme charges 0% commission. The rate you agree with the sitter is the entire price, no platform fees added. Cashback is credited automatically after every completed stay. Every booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary protection, meaningful coverage in a metro where SAGE Centers and VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists visits can otherwise be a significant unplanned expense.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about dog boarding in San Francisco.
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