Dog Boarding in Santa Cruz

“Arianna was great - professional, helpful and communicative. This was our dog’s first satay away from us and she did what she could to make sure he, and we, were comfortable. Definitely recommend.”

“Nancy and her husband were very sweet and loving to my 2 old doggies. They looked right at home and relaxed. Our trip was not stresses knowing they were well taken care of.”

“Desiree was awesome! Due to some poor planning on our part, we ended up needing a last minute puppy sitter on our way to Santa Cruz. Desiree was very sweet and welcoming, she agreed to let us meet her before leaving our pup with her, made sure our puppy was comfortable and we felt good about leaving her there. Desiree shared updates frequently and went above and beyond for our puppy, next time we go to Santa Cruz we won’t hesitate to book with Desiree again”

“Really happy with the daycare & overnight care my older, 15 lb dog received. Denise is great, my dog looked happy hanging out with her, plus she has veterinary experience, and we also like Jerry, Denise's husband. I received pics/video throughout the stay. I like that they limit the # of dogs in their care because my dog gets stressed when there are too many dogs. And they have a small dog named Quarky, so there's a canine buddy. At Quarky's my dog has the choice of indoor/ outdoor time but he LOVES being outside this time of year, and Denise provides a tall fenced yard, comfortable furniture, companionship, sun and shade. Who could ask for more?”

“Carolina is the ideal caregiver for a dog or cat because of their strong bond with animals. I’ve known Carolina for a long time and when she didn’t have a dog, she spent a lot of time talking about how she wanted one. Now that she has one she understands her pet’s needs, provides them with love, proper nutrition, and a safe environment. I know she will be committed to each pet’s well-being and have a solid track record of responsible pet ownership.”

“Nicole was such a great sitter for my dog Chewie! I was so thankful that she was able to take care of him with me having to find a sitter last minute. She sent great updates and pictures that made me feel so relieved having been away from him. Definitely will continue to book with her for all my boarding needs!”

“Gianna did a fantastic job when she watched my dog Leo, for 16 nights. She took him on walks, to the beach, and played with him regularly. My dog got along well with hers, and they had a great time together. I was impressed by how considerate Gianna was about my dog's fear of the 4th of July fireworks. She provided him comfort and gave him his medication, making him feel safe during the challenging time. Gianna was also responsive and shared adorable photos whenever I checked in, reassuring me that my furry friend was in good hands. I highly recommend Gianna to anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring dog sitter. She truly went above and beyond to ensure my dog's happiness and well-being during his stay. It was wonderful to know he was basically on his own doggy vacation while we were on ours. :) Thank you so much Gianna!”

“Sinead was great! This was our dog Monty's first time with daycare on Rover, so we were very curious about how he would do. Sinead sent us a couple videos throughout the day, and in each one he was relaxed and playing well with her dogs. Monty was completely tuckered out when he came home, happy as could be! Sinead was able to accommodate his quirks and made sure he was as comfortable as possible.”

“Let me start off by saying my Callie is a special dog, with special needs, Judith took such great care of Callie, exceeded my expectations with 5 days of one on one attention and treated Callie as her own. I felt completely at ease knowing Callie was in her care and loved the amazing photos and videos that kept me feeling connected and assured. Thank you Judith for being a caring and nurturing friend to Callie. She has a friend for life. See you next visit! ~ Happy Tails!”

“My 6 year old pug, Liam had a blast staying with Ashley for a long weekend! He was very well taken care of, and Ashley was super available while I was gone to answer text messages about how he was doing. Her experience working in a veterinary setting eased my mind about potential emergencies. I will definitely rebook with her in the future!”

“Helen is a wonderful dog sitter. After our meet and greet a few days earlier, Olive ran right into Helen's house. We received lovely photos of Olive's time there and it was clear she was well cared for. We thank Helen for her kind attention to our senior dog and recommend her highly. Thanks Helen!”

“Yingen was wonderful and very loving , patient and took excellent care of my fur baby, and frequently updates some photos showing all the fun they had along. We will definitely book Yingen again ! I highly recommend Yingen to care for your fur babies.”

“Ines is a fantastic pet caregiver! Her responsible and loving nature shines through in every interaction with animals. She ensures they're well-fed, hydrated, and entertained with playtime and walks. I trust her completely with my doggie Maggie, she adores her! Highly recommend Ines for top-notch pet care.”

“Jenna was wonderful! she took great care of our baby and we were thrilled he got to spend a few days and nights with her great kids. Very easy to communicate with. Great experience overall.”

“Marina took good care of our pup overnight. He had a great time and fun on their walks and beach adventures. We appreciated the fun pics and videos :) Happy to have Marina watch our dog anytime. Thanks!”

“THE. BEST. CARE. Erika and Kevin watched my sweet cockapoo Gus for a 5 nights. He had so much fun. They have very nice house with a fenced yard, but they also took Gus on lots of adventures. Beach time and plenty of walks. Gus really loved them; I got many photos of him snuggled up against Erika or Kevin. They had no problem giving him his medicine. And best part was that they were so communicative. I received lots of updates, photos and videos. I highly recommend them! And will gladly use them again whenever I'm in Santa Cruz!”

About: I’ve been taking take of my friend pets since I was 17 ( 22 now ) and I’ve always been close to pet, I have 1 cat who’s 2 years old. Pet loves me ( not to brag haha ) I’ll be your best match and will take care of your lovely pet ☺️ I’m currently a student at Cabrillo College and work in a French bakery I have a lot of free time and would LOVE to spend it with some new friends, I am a really caring and patient person ( more with animal than human ). I spend a lot of time with my cat and my boyfriend’s dog who’s a 11 years old golden Lab I have a little backyard, good for dog but not big enough for them to run but I live 2 minutes away from doggy park on Frederick st so I can drive or walk easily.

“Sofia sent us lots of pictures and took our golden retriever on beach trips, which is not easy! She loved her stay and we really appreciated Sofia for being there for us.”

“Yu took amazing care of my dog Molly. We got tons of updates and pictures of their walks. I definitely recommend Yu and would love for her to watch Molly again!”

About: I've always been a dog lover, and was a dog sitter for a long time before getting my own dogs. I've had two 80+ pound dogs for over 14 years, both lived until they were almost 15! I have experience with training puppies all the way to senior dog care (diapers and all). I have a 1 story home with only 3 steps (but also have a ramp). Dogs are my spirit animal, I care for each as if they were my own. I'm a teacher and work 4 days a week. I am available Friday-Sunday for full time pet care, with additional days possible if there are school holidays. I have a fenced front yard and a 1-story home with only 3 steps up to the door (and have a ramp if needed to bypass steps). There are 2 other people who live in my home, a mid-40's male and a 7 year old child. Your dog will need to be comfortable and gentle with children and men in the home. I prefer dogs that are crate-trained, but may accommodate dogs that are not depending on their temperament. I also have a large backyard with trees, chickens, and lots of space to run and play! I love big dogs, the bigger the better! I am used to walking two 80+ lb dogs and can handle up to 2 dogs at a time.