Dog Boarding in San Diego
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Thanks so much for taking care of Lucy!
Ashley H.
Thank you, Deana was amazing! Vanilla Bean had so much fun!
Jane J.
Demey helped out last minute and was wonderful with my unusually anxious pup! Thank you Demey!
Beth A.
She was awesome very communicative and sent so may pictures! She was awesome you can tell he really enjoyed staying with her!
Johnny A.
Lisa did an amazing and thorough job of looking after Misty and Murphy while we were away over Christmas. She sent detailed daily updates and lots of photos of the dogs and took really good care of them. I appreciate the fact that she went above and beyond to make them feel at ease and home. I d definitely recommend Lisa to others and consider her for future needs
Ayush S.
Thank you for the great service. Our beagle had a relaxing time and felt very comfortable with Corie. Corie was great communicating with me daily
Paulo G.
Diana was the perfect person for a really fun overnight for Aja. She is very thorough and spent a lot of time playing with her in the backyard and she was able to feel comfortable at night. I would use her again in a second.
lisa H.
Lauren was AMAZING! So attentive, keeping my up to date with photos and updates every day during boarding. My dog is very attached to me so I was nervous for his first boarding. But he had a great time and no anxiety at all! She s the best!
Molly K.
1000% would recommend amazing care and made my puppy feel safe. Always gave updates and communicated well. Overall great care taker my pup didn t wanna leave.
Apple U.
Amy is always our go-to for boarding. She takes great care of Murphy and he loves seeing her! She s very flexible too when we need to change times or to accommodate a drop off.
danielle T.
The best dog events in San Diego
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Walk for Animals
San Diego’s largest dog walk, the much anticipated annual Walk for Animals, takes place at NTC Park each May. This paw-somely popular pet event sees huge crowds of dog lovers and their furry friends pound the pavement around a scenic two-mile course, with funds raised on the day going to support San Diego Humane Society. There’s plenty more happening around the walk as well, with a pancake breakfast, vendor village, and fun doggie activities right through till noon. So get your walking shoes, get your dog, and get ready to support a very good cause — and have a whale of a time doing it.
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5k Paw Walk in the Garden
Put your best paw forward and support a couple of very worthy causes at this delightful annual dog walk. Held to benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society and San Diego Botanic Garden, this 5k stroll takes dogs and their owners through this beautiful garden in Encinitas. As the event is completely non-competitive, you can tackle the course however you like: run at a million miles an hour, or sit, drop, and stay for a while whenever you feel like it. You can also browse a range of pet products, enjoy some tasty treats (for dogs and people), or just relax and enjoy the peace and serenity of the garden surrounds.
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Carnival 4 Canines
If you’re looking for a fun family celebration of all things dog, this is the event for you. Held in October at La Mesa’s Harry Griffen Park, this woof-tastic carnival is packed full of dog-friendly activities to entertain all animal lovers. You can watch all the excitement on the doggie agility course, watch pooches pose and strut their stuff in the pet costume contest, check out local rescue groups, and get your paws on plenty of delicious food and drink. Best of all, the event benefits Jackie Blue's Rescue Angels and helps them find loving homes for unwanted animals.
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Doggie Street Festival
The Doggie Street Festival is Southern California’s largest pet adoption-focused festival. It’s held in several cities across the country, but the original and best is in San Diego. While the main focus at this event is on saving homeless dogs — and you’ll be able to meet a heap of rescue groups on site — there’s a ton more to see and do. Bring your pooch along to NTC Park at Liberty Station and enjoy music, food, pet products and services, vet tips, a kids’ art area and stacks more. Your pet will love every second of it!
Bow Wow Beer Bash
Beer and bow-wows — what more could you possibly need for a grrr-eat night out? Since you asked, how about a K9 costume contest and the chance to raise funds for a deserving local non-profit? All of the above is just a taste of what you can expect at the annual Bow Wow Beer Bash, the annual Halloween party with plenty of heart. Held at Mission Brewery, it gives dog lovers the chance to enjoy craft beers, food trucks, trick or treating, and pet vendors, plus all the cute canines you can handle in the doggy costume contest! The Bash raises funds for Cammies & Canines, a non-profit that rescues homeless dogs and heals homeless veterans, and you’ll need to get in early because tickets don’t last long.
