Dog Boarding Santa Cruz Southwest
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“Ron was so great with our puppy Murphy! She was a little scared at first but he took the time to make her comfortable and by the end of the trip she was running around and playing, and happy as could be. Ron made sure to send us daily updates and pictures and that put our minds at ease while we were away. I highly recommend Ron and would book with him again and again!”

“Kat took excellent care of my little Reina. I received updates on her quite frequently. Reina was taken on several walks and appeared to get a long well with Kat’s small pups. Thank you for all the care!”


“We needed someone to watch our older dog while we were away for a week. Being new to the area we really didn't know anyone and we wanted our dog to be in a home environment where she wouldn't be alone. My wife found Cynthia on Rover and we went over to meet her. We were immediately impressed by the secure yard and surroundings. Our dog immediately bonded with her little dog Chewey. To make sure, we arranged two "play days" to make sure that all went well. Everything went better than expected and I, being an overly protective pet parent, felt at ease with leaving our dog for a week. I had nothing to worry about. Cynthia took great care of our dog, sent us regular updates including pictures and videos. She let our dog settle-in at her house where ever our dog felt most at ease and took her out for regular walks and time in the yard. When we came back we found that our dog had such a good time that I'm not sure she wanted to leave! Needless to say that Cynthia will be our first choice to watch our dog whenever the need arises! Your dog will be in good hands.”

“We can’t say enough good things about Vicky. I guess that’s the reason she has sooooo many return bookings. Our Peach became a VERY pampered princess while at Vicky’s. We actually were calling her Nana Vicky by the time we left. Daily pictures & texts were greatly appreciated. Highly recommend Vicky. Thanks Vicky!! Peach misses you. ❤️”

“Gail is a wonderful pup sitter! MacGyver enjoyed his time there playing with other dogs. Drop off and pick up were a breeze and we even fit in a short visit before our trip to make sure this was a good fit for all involved.”

“Beth was so wonderful taking care of our energetic golden retriever puppy while we were out of the country. She sent the perfect amount of updates and our dog had an amazing time ☺️”

“Jose kept my cat for a long weekend, and I couldn’t be happier. Jose gave me updates and sent pictures. My sweet girl is shy and cautious so it takes a day or so for her to warm up. By the third day, she was sunbathing on her side which means she was very comfortable. He provided a calm safe space for her. I will definitely use him again in the future and highly recommend him. Jose, thank you again!”

“Thanks Dana! Mia tells me she had a great time with you! I really appreciate the one-on-one attention that you gave her! She will be happy to visit you again next time we leave town.”

“This was our second time leaving the puppies with Sylvie. She always takes great care, and we love seeing the video updates of the dogs playing, eating, and having a good time.”


“Christina was honestly so amazing. I would give her 6 stars if I could. She gave us multiple updates a day with a bunch of pictures which we loved! She took our puppy on daily walks and adventures. She’s very caring and considerate and genuinely cares about the happiness of the pets in her care. Thank you so much again definitely recommend!”

“Courtney was extremely accommodating, especially on a short notice! I received some photos and videos throughout the stay and my dog had such a wonderful time playing in her beautiful yard along with her dogs and family. She was in great hands!”

“Ashley was amazing; she was by far the best dog sitter we've ever had. She showed our dog a great time with several walks and fun outings, she worked on some training with her, and she sent pictures, videos, and updates throughout the time of our vacation. She also had some very good feedback about our pup, which I really appreciated. 10/10 would recommend, and I definitely hope and plan to have Ashley care for our girl again in the future.”

“Perfect! Very professional and experienced with energetic dogs! And very accommodating and attentive too! It was my first time leaving my freshly adopted puppy to a dogsitter and I was a bit stressed but she reassured me instantly! I'm pretty sure my puppy had a good time”

“Dan is a great sitter and I would have no issues using him again and recommending him to others! He treated my boys exactly how I treat them, cuddling with them, playing with them and even letting them sleep with him at night, which is a huge one for them, as they are little guys and quite used to that. I was gone for ten days and I had no worries as Dan kept me updated with photos and videos of how they were doing. When I picked them up they were happy to see me but just as clearly happy to spend time with Dan and his adorable pup, Linus. It gave me great peace of mind on my trip and I would definitely use him again in the future! Highly recommend!”


“Our 3 yr old Mini Golden Doodle- Annie, loves Jeanette and Rich! She has stayed with them several times and recently enjoyed a 6-day stay. She was content and relaxed when we picked her up, probably because she gets lots of snuggle time…. she’s a hugger. We recommend them 101%!”

“This is the second boarding with Julie and she is fabulous with our dogs. My dogs are sort of spoiled and stubborn and Julie takes good care of them. We were very happy she was available this past week to care for them both.”

“We really got a good feeling from Regina, she's very caring and figured out some foods I didn't even know my dog liked to stimulate his appetite. He can be so picky! Daily pics and feedback made us feel secure that he was happy and healthy. Thank you Regina!!”

“Cashmere was well taken care of by Ana. My little dog got to play with Ana’s little dog. The socialization was great. Cashmere was taken on walks in the neighborhood. Ana did a great job communicating to me on a regular basis. She sent pictures and video often. We had a god experience.”

The median cost per night for dog boarding in Santa Cruz Southwest is $40
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Santa Cruz Southwest
Kat was great and very patient when we didn’t know how to use this app, and our flight was delayed overnight, and I’m sure we made the whole deal annoying for her, but she was kind and patient and very responsive to communication. And Paris really seemed to enjoy being there and playing with her dogs. Thank you, Kat!!

Kayla was absolutely excellent with my dog Maggie. She sent pictures and updates every single day, which gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. Maggie was clearly well cared for, happy, and comfortable the entire time. Communication was great, very reliable, and I could tell she genuinely cares about the animals she watches. I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog sitter

Our dog Pepper loves staying with Christina and Claude! They are so kind and love her like their own. Regular pictures and videos put us at ease when we aren’t able to have our fur baby on a trip. They are part of our “pack”, we are grateful for all they do for us and Pepper!

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