Bed and Biscuits Gloomingdales in Santa Cruz offers boarding, grooming, and daycare services in one place, which means you can handle multiple needs in a single visit. If you’re heading out of town and need somewhere to leave your dog, they run a resort-style boarding operation where dogs stay in a safe environment while you’re away. The facility includes spacious play areas where dogs get exercise and interact with other animals, so it’s not just kennels—your dog actually spends time being active.

On the grooming side, they run a day spa where you can drop your dog off for a bath, trim, or whatever grooming work they need. This pairs well with their daycare option if you want your dog groomed and then picked up the same day, or if you’d rather leave them for a full day of play while that’s happening.

The staff here understands that different dogs have different personalities and needs. They pay attention to what makes your individual dog comfortable rather than treating every dog the same way. The team is genuinely interested in animals and takes time to learn what works for each one. If your dog has specific requirements—whether that’s handling anxious dogs gently or keeping high-energy dogs thoroughly exercised—they’re willing to work with you on that.

The play areas give dogs real space to move around and socialize, which matters if your dog spends a lot of time at home alone. Being around other dogs in a supervised setting helps them burn off energy and interact with different personalities. It creates more of a community feeling than a typical boarding facility.

The staff recommends calling ahead about vaccination requirements and any specific requests you have, whether that’s grooming preferences or behavioral notes. This gives them time to prepare and ask questions about your dog’s history so the experience actually goes smoothly when you drop off.