Doggy Day Care in Santa Cruz Southwest, Tucson, AZ

About: I grew up on and still manage a family farm, caring for all animals, including many dogs in all their ages and stages of life. I have trained puppies, introduced new dogs to each other, and care for friend's dogs. Being sensitive to your dog's needs are priority. I am a stay at home mom with young kids who love animals. I value outside play time, adventures and am available every day for pet care. I have a back yard that is all block wall with a secure gate. The yard is turf with a border of rock near the walls. My 11yo female golden retriever is very laid back with company and is a good companion. Dogs will be fed separately always. We often go on walks, to the park, wash or bike path in my area. We love outside time! When your dog comes to my home for the first time, I like to introduce them to things one at a time. First, the back yard (just the dog, their owner and me). Then after they've sniffed around to their liking I bring out my dog for them to meet. After they have been acquainted, we bring out any other visiting dogs for an introduction. Next your dog and mine (and their humans) will go inside my home to become familiar with the indoor surroundings. If you and you pup are satisfied with it all then we are set to book a fun stay for your pet!

“Reggie had a great day today. He was excited to arrive and felt right at home, meeting new dog friends. Clayton sent a picture during the day. He & his family are wonderful. Reggie & I say ‘thanks’! Reggie will visit again soon!”

Cindy L.

“Very great with the animals and Very commutative to everything with them! All in all would go to again”

Cyrus D.

“Our Aussiedoodle had a wonderful time with Barbara! He can be a little shy, but he happily ran out to play with the other sweet dogs that were there that day. Although Barbara's house isnt close for us, the drive was definitely worth the peace of mind knowing that Oliver was in safe hands. We'd definitely leave him with Barbara again!”

Sally S.

“Our dog stayed with Sylvie for daycare. Sylvie sent us a video of Mindy being brushed and she was really enjoying the attention. She also sent additional pictures of Mindy being held and cuddled. Mindy was happy to see us but not in the least anxious. We are considering an overnight visit prior to the week-long boarding in November Sylvie really loves what she does. She has a great area dedicated to the pets' needs. Pets are not confined only to this area. Looking forward to going back.”

Amy C.

“My pup was so excited to see Paloma (and Boomer!) when she went for daycare! I feel good knowing that my pup isn’t bored at home when I’m out for a long days work!”

Robin H.

“Very nice young woman! My Ranger seemed very calm and relaxed in her home when I went to pick him up. He is just a young pup and she was able to manage him. I was really happy with her quick response to my last minute request, it was a life saver! Would recommend!”

Lauren T.

“I’m so thankful to have sonya to watch my dog for my 12 hour shifts, he always comes home tired and happy! She always sends pictures and updates throughout the day.”

Carolina P.

“Forever grateful for Didace & Stephanie! DD is getting into the routine of DayCare and gets very excited when he figures out where we are driving. We feel so lucky we found Stephanie&Didace, & DD continues to come home joyful, focused, and ready for a little nap 😂 We’re delighted to start sending DD two days a week instead of one! We feel so calm and at ease when DD is at DayCare while we are at work, and it’s great he gets to have more fun than we do between 8&5 🥰”

Naomi D.

“Barkley had a wonderful time. He loves going to Angels. Best of all he loves to cuddle with her and play with the toys.”

Norma P.

“Thank you Beth for watching Nellie for the day! She loved meeting all the dogs, chickens, and goats. When we picked her up she was asleep in the car within 2 minutes. Highly recommend Beth and we will definitely reach out next time we’re in Tucson!”

Kristen C.

“Casey had a lovely and fun day at Adrian’s! Plenty of love, socialization, rest, and exercise. He tended to all of Casey’s needs and made sure she was comfortable. Highly recommend!”

Veronica C.

About: When I moved into my house in 2018, one of my first priorities was to get a dog. Recently, Addie, who spent the past 7 years with me, had to be put down unexpectedly. I miss her a ton, and I would love to open my home to another dog (the yard just calls out for it), but I am unable to adopt at the moment for logistical/financial reasons. I would love for your pets and I to keep each other company while I work from home during the day! I am a diligent and reliable person who works remotely as a paralegal, so I always need excuses (whether walks, play, food, snuggles, or just potty breaks) to get up from my desk and move at intervals throughout the work day. I love animals of all kinds - in addition to my own dog, I can submit my friends' pets as references (Mildred the cat likes me better than her owner's wife, and Maggie the dog is obsessed with me while spurning every other friend her owners have). I'm also a birdwatcher and a huge fan of all the wildlife in my yard, from bunnies to lizards. My dog training and medical/senior pet care skills are limited, but I am open to learning and strongly attentive to detail - I will be sure to give your pet what they need. I work from home during the week, with approximate hours of 7 am - 4 pm M-F. On Tuesdays I have appointments in the afternoons, so I will not be available for day care that day. Weekend availability will depend on my plans. I don't have any pets at home currently. I have a screened-in patio with a dog door leading to the fenced-in backyard. When the weather is nice (not too hot), I like to work in the patio. The yard backs onto a wash, so there is a lot of wildlife in the area. Javelinas and coyotes frequent the area but cannot get into the yard. I have seen two rattlesnakes in the yard in 7 years of living here. I would not leave small/medium dogs or cats outside unsupervised. If you give permission, I would feel comfortable leaving large dogs who are snake trained outside while I'm in the house (as I often did with my 80 lb golden doodle).

“The best!”

Christopher D.

About: A self proclaimed “crazy” dog woman, I have loved and cared for dogs ( and other 4 legged ones) since childhood. My dogs are treated like family members. I invest a lot of time and energy into training them and do agility for fun. I have a large yard and a dog door and am walking distance to a couple of parks. I love taking long walks in my neighborhood and also going on adventures to the River Path and Isabel Lee Preserve. My dog Rumi is well socialized and enjoys having dog visitors too. I currently work part time and am in a long distance masters program so am home a lot. I take long walks in my neighborhood twice a day and often walk on the River Path too. Sometimes we go to Smiling Dog Ranch park and hike weekly. My large is fully enclosed with 6 foot high cinderblock walls on two sides and 6 foot high corrugated steel fencing on the other sides. There is a dog door into the backyard, a shaded patio and ramada.

“Wonderful human and caretaker - Victoria takes care of my canine pal with much love and attention. She gets her exercise and plays with some canine pals all day.”

Julie Q.

About: We've both been caring for animals for as long as we can remember. We come from a long line of "dog people", and have really felt like our lives have been enriched by the dogs we've had the privilege of loving over the years. We are best suited for dogs who are mellow, great with babies, and overall well-behaved. We are reliable people and good communicators. We know how important it is to be at peace while your pup is in the care of someone else. We are happy to be part of that peace of mind so you can truly enjoy your travels. We both work full-time from home, and your dog will have indoor/outdoor access to a large yard all day, as well as plenty of access to human companions. For those who choose to book over weekends, we ask that your dog be comfortable being locked inside the home for longer stretches of time to accommodate potential weekend plans (like a dinner with friends). We're very attentive people, and will treat your fur-baby like our own. We look forward to meeting you! We both work full-time from home, and have a dog door that allows for easy access to the yard throughout the day while we're home. On evenings and weekends, we may choose to engage in a social plan, and for that time we ask that your dog is comfortable being left alone for a reasonable stretch of time. We have a large secure yard to enjoy while we're home, and allow dogs on our furniture so they can be cozy while we're away. We also have a crate available if your dog prefers to be crated while we're not home.

“We are so grateful to have connected with Lesley. She is a remarkable human being and she treated our Edith with so much love and care. Already looking forward to their next day together. Can not thank you enough, Lesley. Blessings and peace to you.”

Adam R.

“Amanda and Kim, thank you for taking good care of my little boy while I was out of town for the day. I will definitely let you know if I have any more dog sitting needs while I’m in town.”

Terry A.

“Brittani was great and my puppies came home happy and tired. It was their first time at daycare so they were nervous at first but I was told they settled in and had a great time. They’ll certainly be going back.”

Kathryn S.