If you're anything like my family, you love your dog! Oh, and yes dogs rule, while cats drool!…read moreSorry, I just had to get that off my chest! Anyway, despite the fact that you love your dog, you can't always bring her with you. Am I right? Especially if your girl is a larger dog (big girls need love too), sometimes it's best to just leave the old girl at home. But there's the catch! Unlike a cat, you just can't leave Spot unattended! Dogs need that human interaction, unlike cats that really don't give a rat's ass about you. So, what do you do? You either find a family friend and impose (how rude), or you find a kennel. We chose the latter! Happy Tails is ran by the nicest dog loving woman you might ever meet. Fret not crazy cat people, she probably has a soft spot for cats too if you're in need. Nevertheless, the rates are fair, you can either bring your own food or she'll feed them hers, and she throws in a nightly treat. In addition, you can bring something personal so your dog isn't too sad. We brought our dog's bed with us as we dropped her off so she'd be a tad more comfortable and not so depressed. If you're in need, Happy Tails has got your six! Give 'em a go, you'll be glad you did. Administrative note: Don't trust GPS to get you there, it's wrong! Take the Carnuel Road exit off the 40 as you're traveling East. Go across old Route 66 and stay to the left. Keep going past Silver Hills LN (even though the address is 1 Silver Hills LN) and it will be on your right. Try to go before it gets dark to alleviate your anxiety. Cheers!

My three Chihuahuas did great there, and they are very skittish. Will definitely use Happy Tails…read moreagain.

Irina agreed to provide doggy daycare for our 10-month old puppy, Sophie, at the last minute while…read moreon vacation in Santa Fe and wanted to visit museums. She walked her regularly and even gave training advice, as well as worked with her on her training by reinforcing good behavior. We definitely recommend her and would use it again.

Irina of Pet Angel of Santa Fe is absolutely exceptional in every way that matters…read more I just hired Irina for the first time ( 4/25 - 4/28/2025) to take care of my post-surgery, one year old male cat for 4 days, at her home. He had had a very delicate operation to repair a tricky break in the tibia bone of his back right leg. They had installed a metal brace and screws and wire. Very expensive and extremely important to contain the cat so he would not harm the leg while it is healing. I had an out of state family funeral to attend and was in a panic. I googled something like post-surgery in home care in Santa Fe. Her website plus one other Pet Hospital came up. I reviewed her website, noticed how well it was designed with attention to detail (very important) and that she was licensed via the city of Santa Fe for animal care. I never even felt the need to review the other website. My cat, named Kitty, needed 24/7 care and someone with experience handling medications and delicate post-surgery care. I emailed her of my upcoming needs, as it was late on a Sunday and I needed to leave in 4 or 5 days. We spoke the next day and went over all my concerns. As we spoke it was so obvious that she was very experienced in the post-surgery needs of an animal. Additionally, she demonstrated a deep understanding of relating to the cats and dogs she takes care of. If you want to just have Irina go to your home and feed and water and clean up after your pets while you are away that is of course possible also. Irina sent me wonderful photos and reports everyday of Kitty. I felt completely confident that Kitty got excellent care and attention...complete with a heated rug his first day there to comfort him as he adjusted to this new environment. I could go on and on but don't want to make this any longer. In short, all pet owners in Santa Fe, are lucky to have Irina the Pet Angel of Santa Fe as an option for animal care when the need arises. Thanks, Irina for your love and devotion to my Kitty and all cats and dogs. Mary BB

I recently took my new Maltese, Ziggy, to be groomed. His owner had recently passed, and I took…read moreZiggy and his sister, Zuzu. Ziggy was a matted mess, and I asked for him to be shaved so we could start growing out a healthy coat. They did an excellent job, and he didn't seem at all traumatize. I had been worried because he is 7, and his entire world had recently been shattered. He was handled with kid gloves. I couldn't be happier with their services, and their prices - very reasonable. I will definitely be going back.

Good experience here Nice facility including a pet swimming…read morepool! Good grooming capabilities too Tucked away in an industrial park Plenty of parking I recommend

My wife and I needed a dog sitter/boarding for our 16 year old chihuahua, Lola. We were here for…read morethe Albuquerque balloon festival. Being from Southern California I called dog boarding places a few weeks before the trip. This one doggy day care had an age limit of 13 years. When I called The Waggin ranch and talked to Hans(owner) my worries were gone. He said Lola's age didn't matter. The location of the Waggin Ranch is perfect, only 10 minutes from the Balloon festival. Leaving Lola with Hans was like family. Thanks Hans. See you next year! Mike and Hope S.

We have a 19 month old Euro Doberman who missed out on socialization with other dogs and the world…read morein general during Covid. Hans, the owner operator of Waggin Ranch has been so patient working with our boy on daily visits and overnight visits. Our pup, Sir Puck is steadly making progress by visiting this wonderful place with a whole pack of resident and visiting dogs socializing with him. This is not your typical boarding/doggy day care place. There are no kennels, but access to a true Adobe home which is cool during the hot summer months. Lots of interaction with Hans and his guiding, doggie whisperer ways. So glad we found Hans. His prices are most reasonable and the dogoos have a huge yard to run in and lots of shade and water.

My dog has boarded with Patty several times and each time it was an excellent experience. She even…read morehelps train him. It is a safe environment and he has plenty of room. Hours are flexible for drop-offs and pickups. Cost is very reasonable.Cody is a 90 lb Lab/Border Collie mix and gets along with the other dogs just fine.

I have been sooo happy with the care that my dog has received over the last 12 years and keep going…read moreback because he loves Patty and her husband. Whether it be short day care or several weeks, he comes back home better for the socialization and attention he gets.

Bar Y is the only place I will trust my animals to. They care for my pets in a compassionate and…read morepractical manner for an excellent price. The owner is absolutely knowledgeable and kind.

Absolutely the best! I've used several kennels in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, and Socorro. So…read morerelieved to find one that actually cares about my pets, and me. These are the very kindest people.

They took care of our Angel for an extended stay, and did a great job! When we got home Angel was…read morebathed and ready to come home after a. Few weeks of fun and making friends. We were so happy with the care Angel received during her stay that we recommend Tail Waggon to our friends and family!

I boarded My dog wi Tail Waggoner Pet Services for 8 days. I…read morewas shocked to find they used a shock collar on her for barking to much, without proper training. She is not a barker. I do not use a shock collar on her. When I asked the woman at pickup, if it had worked, she responded, "Obviously not". It would have been professional of them to contact me and ask if the barking is her natural behavior, at which time I would have said no and had a discussion as to a better solution. I will never use their services again.

Camp Bow Wow is essentially my dogs' second home when I'm having meetings all day. I loved being…read moreable to spy on them through the cameras and watch their antics. My dogs are very happy and excited whenever I take them there. And I feel that's the best review ever! I'm so glad I found a second home for them in Albuquerque.

TL;DR: I would not trust Camp Bow Wow with the safety of my pets…read more My parents boarded their two small dogs at Camp Bow Wow for the very first time while we attended a family event out of state. When we picked them up that evening, one dog had a large, pus-filled wound on her face that staff described only as "a scratch." Although none of us are veterinarians, it was obvious the wound was more serious than that. The next morning, our family veterinarian confirmed it was a puncture wound that had become infected, drained the pus, and explained that it would have required stitches had it been treated sooner. Instead, the dog was prescribed a week of antibiotics. Two weeks later, the wound is healing but still not fully resolved. We contacted Camp Bow Wow to find out what had happened because no one had informed us of any incident before pickup. After investigating, management told us our dog had been injured as collateral damage during a scuffle between another dog and her companion a couple of hours before checkout. They also claimed they had called my parents to discuss the incident. That is not what happened. The only voicemail my parents received stated that both dogs were doing well and asked them to call about exit baths. They returned the call on the way from the airport, reached voicemail, and received no further attempts to contact them. When we asked why veterinary care wasn't sought--or, at a minimum, why my parents weren't notified so they could decide whether their dog should be seen--we were told the injury "did not appear to be severe enough for medical attention" and had only "occurred a couple of hours prior to checkout." This explanation was difficult to reconcile with our veterinarian's findings that the wound was already infected and that too much time had passed for stitches, despite the vet examining her less than 24 hours after the incident allegedly occurred. When we raised these concerns, management stood by their account and stated that pet owners are responsible for any veterinary expenses resulting from their dog's stay. When I asked the facility manager, Sally, about their policy for notifying owners when a dog is injured, specifically by another dog, I never received a clear answer--only a repetition of their version of events. As someone who owns my own two dogs and frequently uses boarding facilities, I understand that kennel staff are not veterinarians. I don't expect them to diagnose injuries. I do expect them to promptly notify pet owners whenever an animal is injured and allow the owner--not the kennel--to decide whether veterinary care is warranted. I also expect honesty and transparency as to when and how an incident occurred, which I do not believe we received in this instance. In my opinion, Camp Bow Wow failed to meet that basic standard of care. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend boarding your pets there.