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Hannah W.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Hannah can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Hannah can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Pet care naturally fits my daily rhythm—I’m home managing kids and household, so feeding, walks, playtime, and affection easily blend into my weekday routine. I'm home most of the day but will clear any unsupervised time with you if I need to step out of the house for school pick ups or a quick work out. Your pup can come along for the walk/ride or stay at the house until my immediate return. I can pick up Dogs in the Live Oak Neighborhood for Doggie Day Care between 8:30-11am. Weekend availability is more variable depending on what the family plans are.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Hannah W.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup will enjoy a calm, structured, and caring environment within our family home on a quiet, low-traffic street in a popular walking neighborhood. With a secure courtyard and a spacious, private backyard for play, enrichment, and relaxation, your dog will have plenty of safe space to explore. Boarding pups generally have access to the house with lights out from about 9 pm to 6 am, and a potty walks right before bed and first thing in the morning while my coffee brews. Your pup can count on at least an hour of daily exercise—often more—and will be fed according to your established routine, with fresh water always available. When I’m home, pups are free to roam the house and enclosed courtyard, enjoying companionship and comfort alongside me.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Hannah W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any preferences or behaviors I should be aware of. Things like food and exercise preferences, potty predictions, reactivity to other dogs/humans (especially kids, ours are home half time), prey drive, Houdini like escape skills etc. I’m happy to accommodate special needs and take extra care where it counts.

A typical day

A day with me typically includes neighborhood walks, love & cuddles, steady food and water access, yard play, a good snooze, good company, and treats (if pet parents say it’s ok). We also love to offer enrichment like scent games or food puzzles.

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

Hannah W.'s Neighborhood

Experienced pet care in Santa Cruz

Pet care experience

Safe house, attentive company, and dependable care giver with professional husbandry, pet sitting, behavior, and veterinary experience to tend to your Best Bud when life calls. Confident, compassionate care for senior and special-needs dogs. Plenty of playtime and exercise to tire out high-energy pups. Engaging, creative enrichment to keep every mind happy and active. Professional Ecologist with wildlife handling, husbandry, and behavior experience. 6 years Professional Veterinary Technician experience at local veterinary hospital. 2 years volunteering at local animal shelter. 30-year Pet Owner. Forever Animal Lover!

Cat care experience

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Experienced pet care in Santa Cruz

Hannah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

David F.
Boarding • Jun 04, 2026
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Hannah was great. She took our dog to the beach one or two times a day (his happy place), and was responsive and communicative when our dog swallowed something. I felt like she handled it all well. Also, with a big family, our dog was around people a lot which he loves. Their location is close to the beach in Live Oak, and they also have access to a large fenced in property behind the house.

Kristina H.
Boarding • May 12, 2026
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This was our first time with Hannah and we had a great experience! She provided updates through Daisy’s stay, took her on lots of local outings and made sure to check in advance about taking Daisy on a roadtrip over the 17. We look forward to Daisy’s next stay with Hannah!

Persephone G.
Boarding • May 07, 2026
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Hannah was a trustworthy sitter. She was professional and allowed me to come into her home to see the space where I would be leaving Roble and introduced him to another dog to see if they would be a good fit. This was Roble's first time with Hannah and he usually gets nervous to be left somewhere for the first time but he was able to settle and get comfortable with Hannah. Also, she kept me notified with pictures and texts to let me know how Roble was doing. I felt very secure leaving my pet with Hannah and would definitely utilize her services again.

Ann M.
Boarding • May 06, 2026
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We boarded our dog for a three night stay while we traveled out of town to visit family. We have a friend who normally pet-sits for us in our home but she was not available, so this was the first time I'd left my dog in a new home with a new person. We did a "meet and greet" with Hannah before our trip and she greatly reassured us with her welcoming and friendly manner. Hannah was very good at communicating before and while we were away, and she was very accommodating when we had to change both the drop-off and pick-up times. She sent me a photo of our dog lying comfortably next to her on the sofa within the first hour after we left and kept us posted with updates. I recommend Hannah and will definitely use her again if we need a petsitter.

About Hannah W.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup will enjoy a calm, structured, and caring environment within our family home on a quiet, low-traffic street in a popular walking neighborhood. With a secure courtyard and a spacious, private backyard for play, enrichment, and relaxation, your dog will have plenty of safe space to explore. Boarding pups generally have access to the house with lights out from about 9 pm to 6 am, and a potty walks right before bed and first thing in the morning while my coffee brews. Your pup can count on at least an hour of daily exercise—often more—and will be fed according to your established routine, with fresh water always available. When I’m home, pups are free to roam the house and enclosed courtyard, enjoying companionship and comfort alongside me.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Hannah W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any preferences or behaviors I should be aware of. Things like food and exercise preferences, potty predictions, reactivity to other dogs/humans (especially kids, ours are home half time), prey drive, Houdini like escape skills etc. I’m happy to accommodate special needs and take extra care where it counts.

A typical day

A day with me typically includes neighborhood walks, love & cuddles, steady food and water access, yard play, a good snooze, good company, and treats (if pet parents say it’s ok). We also love to offer enrichment like scent games or food puzzles.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Hannah W.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews