Dog Boarding in Santa Monica
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Going on vacation? Dog boarders through Wag! are available to care for your pup whenever you're not. Every dog boarder has passed an enhanced background check. Get updates and photos through the app from the pet boarder while you are away.
It was Murphys first time away from home and he loved Leila!! We loved all the updates Leila sent us and Murphy came home a very happy boy!!
Danica C.
She was so kind. She gave me updates. I would definitely recommend.
Elle G.
Logan and Jillian were phenomenal caretakers for our older dog Momo. They gave us daily updates with photos and kept up with all Momo s medications while we were away for 2 weeks. We felt she was in great hands the entire time. We d definitely use Logan and Jillian again for our next trip.
Thomas E.
Sharon is amazing! Couldn t recommend a better sitter. She is so attentive and goes above and beyond. I will definitely book with her in the future!
Ivey J.
Thank you so much for taking such great care of poppy! I appreciated the updates and pictures so I had so doubt that poppy was happy and well cared for while I was away :)
Gabriella D.
Jenny was great to work with. She took great care of my pup and provided a lot of updates. Roxy loved the walks and the care
Jason B.
So great again!
Melissa W.
Gloria was great. Very accommodative with timing and constant updates throughout the stay. Thank you!
Jason G.
Harley had the best time with Brittany. Got so many pupdates with walks and playtimes. I always feel safe leaving my crazy princess with her.
Joshua B.
She s amazing!!!
katherine W.
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!
