Dog Boarding in Santa Monica
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Phyllicia is amazing. She s incredibly flexible, communicative, and always goes above and beyond to help out when I need it. Grace absolutely adores her, and I feel completely at ease knowing she s being cared for by someone so kind and reliable. So grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic sitter.
Kameron Z.
Sharon is my Maple s favourite sitter. She is so sweet, friendly and compassionate, and Maple RUNS toward her whenever she gets to see her! She keeps me regularly updated with cute photos and videos, and takes Maple on her adventures with her, which is so good for her! I love Sharon and will always book with her.
Kate M.
Brooke is the BEST! We trust her 100% with our senior dog and she takes the best care of her.
Shayne W.
Thank you, Melanie, for taking such good care of my dogs for 7 days. They came back healthy, happy, and relaxed, which means everything to me. I really appreciate your care and communication!
Malika N.
Daniela was amazing with our pup Quest! First time on this app and she definitely made the process seamless and trusting with constant check ins, photos & videos throughout the day! We found our trusted dog boarder in LA.
Apple U.
Phyllicia was absolutely wonderful with Grace. She kept me updated regularly and sent lots of photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. Communication was easy and seamless, and she was incredibly flexible throughout the entire process. Having Grace picked up and dropped off at my home made everything even more convenient. The whole experience was smooth from start to finish. I would happily book with Phyllicia again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable sitter.
Kameron Z.
Thank you!!!
Andres H.
Tammy was absolutely wonderful with Archie. From the moment he arrived, it was clear she created a calm, loving, and attentive environment where he felt completely at home. She took the time to understand his personality, routines, and preferences, and it showed he was relaxed, happy, well-exercised, and clearly bonded with her. Tammy provided thoughtful updates and genuinely cared for him as if he were her own. I could tell he felt safe, engaged, and adored the entire stay. It gave me such peace of mind knowing he was in such capable and kind hands. I would not hesitate to book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional caregiver.
Gemma B.
Chrislie was an amazing sitter for our old gal, Roxy. Very attentive to her needs.
Cassie K.
Talisa did a great job. Beatrice obviously liked her.
Steven S.
The best dog events in Santa Monica
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Hoppy Howlidays Holiday Party
Yorkshire Square Brewery is ready for its Annual Hoppy Howlidays Holiday Party in December, from noon to 6 p.m.! This fundraiser benefits the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, which educates the public about animal welfare, as well as misunderstood dog breeds. Linda Blair herself will be at the event to meet attendees and takes photos with guests!
The brewery will hold a draw for great prizes and a Snuggle Drive to help the organization get the blankets, towels, and dog beds that it so badly needs for the dogs in its cares.
Bring your own dog out to celebrate with games, drink specials, and food trucks, all for a great cause!
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Haute Dogs Howl’oween Parade
Join Haute Dogs for the Halloween event of the year each October at Haute Dogs Howl’oween Parade at Marina Vista Park. The parade starts at the corner of Colorado Street and Santiago Avenue. Join more than 500 other costumed dogs and their owners for the parade event of a lifetime.
Bring your dog dressed in their best costume for the chance to win free dog food for a whole year! It is $20 to participate in the parade, but free to watch. All proceeds from the event are donated to spay/neuter programs, adoption and rescue groups, Operation Santa Paws, and other Long Beach service projects.
The parade starts at 2:30 p.m. and is expected to last about 45 minutes.
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Strutt Your Mutt
Walk your dog to raise money for Best Friends or another great charity at Strutt Your Mutt L.A. Each year, Strutt Your Mutt comes back to L.A. to raise money for dozens of organizations with the help of many local partners including Hollywoof to the Rescue and Dogs of Service!
Spend your day with your pooch eating great food from local food trucks, drinking beer, and shopping local pet vendors, all while in the company of hundreds of other dogs and dog owners. The event includes a dog walk-a-thon to collect money for the organization you are representing at the event.
Each year, the event takes place in October. Registration is $15 for adults or $10 for kids.
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Pawsapalooza
Pawsapalooza is a yearly event that takes place at West Hollywood Park in West Hollywood, California, which is only a short drive from Santa Monica. This festival is hosted by PAWS/LA. Browse through pet-related vendors, listen to live music, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and take part in a festive experience!
Be sure to dress your dog up for a chance to win one of the categories of the costume contest. Enter into the raffle for a chance to win another great prize!
This annual event is held every May on a Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Surf Dog Huntington Beach
Join Surf Dog at Hunting Beach for a day of dog surfing fun! This is a free event, but donations are encouraged to help out some of the paw-some Charity Paw-tners of the event. The surFur expo starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. on a designated day each September. Watch the dog surf competition to see some truly exciting talent on the water!
The Surf Dog event is part of a whole weekend of doggone fun, starting with a Pooch Party on Friday and rounding out with Sup w/ Pup Meetup on Sunday. You won’t want to miss out on this three-day event that is dedicated to the dogs in your life!
