Dog Boarding in Santa Cruz

“Arianna was great with our pup Fig, a great communicator and easy to coordinate with! We got photos of Fig every day and we’d definitely book with Arianna again!”

“Nancy and her husband welcomed our dog with open arms. She responded very quickly to our request and we were able to set up a meet and greet that same night. She took very good care of our fur baby Chloe. We got pictures and updates every day. She was very flexible with the pick up and drop off times, which is a ++. We will definitely use her service again. She is highly recommended.”

“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 perfect person to take care of their dog or cat because of their unwavering dedication to their pet's happiness and health. Their extensive knowledge of animal care, consistent routines, and affectionate nature make them the ideal caregiver. They've proven time and again that their pet's well-being is their top priority.”

“Nicole is amazing!! I hesitated to write my honest review because she was so great I don’t want everyone else to fill up her schedule and then I can’t rebook with her when I’m out of town again! I love how active Nicole is and takes my high energy pup on lots of walks and adventures (and supplies me with great photos too! ) She is a great communicator and my dog Krauss loved his stay with her and Zack! Already planning Krauss’s next stay with her!”

“Helen and mom, Melissa, took excellent care of our Labrador for 10 days/nights! Helen took her on long walks at UCSC, and they even took her to Manresa beach:) They accommodated our lab at the downtown location where our dog laid down near Melissa while she worked, and slept near on dog bed. Since our dog is scared of slippery floors, they even put rug pathways so she could get around without fear. Communications were almost daily with pictures and texts that she was doing well, and any questions about our dog’s preferences. When we arranged to pick her up early, all was ready, our dog was clean and happy:) we’re so thankful to this dynamic team!”

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was 10. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed and bathe their pets. In 4th grade I had my own business "Livys Dog Walking Company". I took care of all the neighborhoods dogs. I grew up with large and small dogs and am an all around dog lover. I have experience with dogs of all ages. I have taken care of females in heat to senior dogs who need medications and muscle exercises. I am a college student at ERAU enrolled in the Army ROTC. I have a very open schedule with loads of free time. I typically have class Monday-Friday for 3-4 hours a day. I have plenty of time to give much love to your fur babies! My apartment has a fenced in park and walking trail that our fury friends love! I live on the first floor of an apartment so it will be easy to access for senior pups. I am willing to stay at clients home and stay with their animals and will be respectful of the clients home. When staying at a clients home I am more than willing to do chores in the house, including water plants, cleaning pools, etc!

“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.”

“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”

“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!”

“Bethiah was great with our dogs! We received wonderful pictures of their adventures while she had them and they seemed very happy and relaxed when we picked them up. Would definitely recommend!”

“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!”

“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.”

“Great sitter, communicative, and kind. Thanks!”

“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.”

“LJ was great! She is a great communicator, sent me pictures of our fur babies and they were very comfortable and happy with her. She took them for walks and activities and was very flexible with modifications of plans at the last minute. Great experience with LJ!”

“Kevin is a wonderful dog sitter! He is communicative and flexible. Olive had a wonderful time and we were confident she was in good hands. She is an older dog with some arthritis issues, which Kevin was fine about managing. We recommend him without reservation, he's the tops.”

“We always have the absolute best experience with Yu. She takes amazing care of our pup and we are repeat customers. So many great updates and pictures throughout the time, I always feel great about my pup’s care. Would absolutely recommend”

“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!”

“Lora and Craig are fantastic! They are super kind and great with dogs. The environment is superb, huge yard, quiet community, and close to the beach. My dog got taken care of incredibly and really enjoyed the beach walk. I would definitely choose them again next time!!!”