Dog Boarding in Santa Cruz
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- Santa Cruz, CA
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Sittings take place at your home and boardings take place at your pet caregiver's home.
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Shelley,
Santa Cruz
Thank you so much for taking care of Boris!
Brianne,
Santa Cruz
Thank you Lilian!! We do appreciate you!
jasmine,
Santa Cruz
I ll definitely be requesting 2 walks a week as I now commute over the hill. Just need to figure out the days
Briley,
Santa Cruz
Sierra was so sweet with Nala and let her play with some friendly pups in the neighborhood!! Im so glad I can have someone I trust watching my baby while I'm gone!
Brad,
Santa Cruz
Recommend. Great handler!
Brad,
Santa Cruz
Recommend!
Jerrod,
Santa Cruz
Yes she is friendly with other dogs and thank you so much for!
Katie,
Santa Cruz
Thanks so much!!
Shelley,
Santa Cruz
Boris loves his walks! I know he is in good hands :)
Shelley,
Santa Cruz
Thank you for taking good care of Boris!
Shelley,
Santa Cruz
Thank you so much for taking care of Boris!
Brianne,
Santa Cruz
Thank you Lilian!! We do appreciate you!
jasmine,
Santa Cruz
I ll definitely be requesting 2 walks a week as I now commute over the hill. Just need to figure out the days
Briley,
Santa Cruz
Sierra was so sweet with Nala and let her play with some friendly pups in the neighborhood!! Im so glad I can have someone I trust watching my baby while I'm gone!
Brad,
Santa Cruz
Recommend. Great handler!
Brad,
Santa Cruz
Recommend!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Santa Cruz
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Parks & Rex Pool Party
At the end of each summer, join the Santa Cruz County Parks and the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter for a pool party that helps raise money for the shelter. From noon to 4 p.m., bring your dog to a fun pool party where they can swim with you! There will be local craft beers, Soquel Vineyards wine, Marianne’s Ice Cream, and much more. Don’t forget to participate in some of the great games that will be available!
Tickets are available at the door. Adults cost $17 and anyone under 21 is $7. Kids three and under and dogs are admitted for free!
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Sunshine Villa Dog Show
Each year, Sunshine Villa, a Santa Cruz assisted living residence, hosts a dog show that draws in dog owners from all over the area. Starting at 2 p.m. on a Sunday in October every year, the event boasts a meet-and-greet with the Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, an obedience demonstration, and an agility demonstration! In addition, there will also be a Halloween costume parade! Your dog could win the best costume of the day, so be sure to bring a costume. There will also be awards for best of show and cutest dog, all of which are judged by residents of the facility.
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Barktober Fest
Every year WoofPack hosts the Barktober Fest to benefit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. This event allows beer drinkers to celebrate at Sante Adairius with their canine companions. Admission grants each human four beverages and light snacks for both humans and dogs. There is also a costume contest, so be sure to dress up your pup for a chance to win!
Tickets are limited, and the prices are determined closer to the date of the event.
For dogless beer lovers, a brewery dog can help keep you company!
The event funs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on a Sunday in October.
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Seabright Beach
Seabright Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Santa Cruz, California. Bring your pupper to the beach for a day of swimming and fun! As long as your dog is leashed and you clean up after them, you both are welcome to enjoy the sand and surf.
Seabright Beach is enjoyed by both tourists and locals, and the beach is often full of families and their dogs, all who are out to enjoy the great weather the area boasts!
Remember that disruptive dogs may be asked to leave, so only bring well-behaved, leashed pooches to Seabright Beach.
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Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery
As one of the few dog-friendly vineyards in California, the Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery is a local favorite. Bring your dog with you for a wine tasting or tour of the vineyards. Enjoy a picnic lunch out overlooking the grounds with your mutt by your side.
The Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery are both child- and dog-friendly, which makes this a great stop for the whole family! The vineyard is also the host of many different events throughout the year, a number of which are also pup-friendly.
The tasting fee is only $12.
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