Dog Boarding In Santa Cruz Southwest
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Top rated Santa Cruz Southwest dog boarders
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“Ron was a wonderful dog sitter. We left our two small dogs with him for a week and took amazing care of them. Sent pictures daily with little updates and we could tell our dogs felt right at home with him. He has a beautiful back yard with a dog door for them to roam his fully fenced in yard. We felt very comfortable leaving them with him. We will definitely book with him in the future”


“This husband-and-wife team is absolutely amazing — responsible, loving, and caring. They treated our dog like their own and sent regular photo updates during the stay, which gave us such peace of mind. Their sweet dog Jaxson even showed ours how to use the doggie door! They were so thoughtful and even gave us a slow-feeding bowl to take home. We’ll definitely use them again on our next trip. Highly recommend!”

“Vicki is fantastic!! Thoughtful, thorough, loving, and consistent with communication and photos during our baby’s stay with her! Will be booking with her again as our Lil Man was so happy and well taken care of ❤️🐶 Thank you Vicki!”

“Amazing dog family. I had to go out of town for a few days and didn't have any problem at all with fear or apprehension because I knew my animal is cared for. Extra playtime and walking because my dog is super energetic and needs the exercise. Thanks for the great job.”


“Christina and her husband were absolutely wonderful, multiple photos and updates through the day, lots of walks, and very kind and patient with our 2 year old Rottweiler. We could tell our doggie had a fabulous time. We will definitely use them again!”

“Katarina is a warm and caring dog owner and host. She has a wonderful house and yard and two friendly dogs. My dog loved exploring her interesting yard. I will definitely use her again and recommend her to others. I know my dog was happy and well cared for there.”

“Highly recommend, she took great care of my 3lb Chihuahua. She sent updates daily along with photos for piece of mind. She was very professional and extremely nice. I will definitely use her again in the future.”

“Her and her family were great! They seemed like super sweet genuine people. I had to find a last minute sitter as my usual girl had canceled on me due to an emergency of their own. After reaching out to so many people on here she was the only one who responded! She sent pictures throughout the day and provided me with feedback on how my little guy was doing! She was seriously a lifesaver and they definitely got the energy out of my puppy. He knocked out as soon as we got home lol!”


“This was Romeo’s first visit to Rich & Jeanette’s home. Romeo is anxious when I leave him but I could tell how happy and safe he felt there and had plenty of fun, too. I enjoyed my trip so much more knowing Romeo was ok. Rich and Jeanette are really wonderful dog caregivers.”

“Dana exceeded all of our expectations while taking care of our senior dog. Our dog has mobility problems and also requires medication. Dana took great care with keeping track of how she was giving our dog her medication. Our dog seemed truly happy to have been staying with Dana. I would definitely recommend Dana to watch and care for your pet.”

“Gail is just incredible. Moxxi loves to head over, willingly walks in to her home. This speaks volumes! Recently, we had plane delays and I didn’t have enough food for Moxxi and Gail went to get more food for her and was incredibly pleasant and positive. I always know Moxxi is cared for greatly when I leave and that brings me so much ease.”

“Sylvie, took great care of my 3 dogs, Buster, Prince & Princess. They returned happy and spoiled as they are always. She is a good host and available when I have needed her. She is friendly and let's the dogs do what they want within reason and I believe she understand the individual personalities of my dogs.”
“As always, Dan is quick to respond, sends pictures of Boomer and is very kind in working around our schedule. We appreciate you Dan!! Boomer always seems so happy in the pictures. We will continue to be repeat customers!”

“She was really flexible with drop off / pick up times! Great communication and I really loved the cute picture of Karma she sent! She clips her own tag to the puppers collar for addition safety and peace of mind which I really appreciated!!”

“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.”

“Darlene went above and beyond with our little girl, Rosie. We really put her through the ringer. Rosie is older and has health issues that occasionally arise. Just before her stay, she started experiencing incontinence, which, though treated, was not yet under control during her stay with Darlene. Poor Darlene had to use her mop quite a bit, and despite the burden, she treated Rosie so gently and sweetly. Even though having accidents normally stresses Rosie out, she was very content at Darlene's. She was given a lot of love, a healthy amount of treats, and plenty of outside and playtime with Darlene's little pom, Foxi. We were able to relax knowing that Rosie was in great hands. We're big fans of Darlene. Will book again, if she'll have us.”

“My boy had a bit of a hard time being away from us and Julie handled it beautifully. She was constant on providing updates and taking care of his needs without a complaint. I felt extremely comfortable leaving my boy with her and will definitely use her again in the future.”

“Coochie usually struggles with chaotic or new environments, but the beautiful backyard atmosphere and the smaller dog policy helped coochie feel at home right away and got along famously with all dogs present with minimal introduction needed, which is an absolute first for my baby. I have found her perfect fit, she came home happy and thankfully very tired after her overnight vacation. Im so happy with both Christina and her husband, what a wonderful experience in a truly magical environment, highly recommend and am keeping her for all future visits.”

“David was excellent to work with! He was understanding of my dog's anxiety needs, handled him well on walks, and gave him lots of care and attention during my dog's stay. David also communicated well and gave us daily updates!”

Santa Cruz Southwest dog parents share their Rover experiences
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!

Great sitter. Brandi sent pictures of Molly and Chapo having a great time with her pup. It was a quick short notice request to babysit my kiddos and she accepted. I was lucky to find her close to my hotel and the place I was doing business in Tucson. I highly recommend her.

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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Santa Cruz Southwest.
Rover makes it easy to find Santa Cruz Southwest 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
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.










