Puppies In Play is my favorite place to board my dogs and cats! The care and attention to detail Sarina and her family gives to my furries is priceless. They provide updates, photos and everyone comes back happy and healthy 11/10 we will bring our furries back and recommend to our friends and family! read more

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I've been using Puppies in Play on and off for a couple of years. I typically can handle my two huskies myself but when I need day care or boarding Sarina is my first thought. She manages her business in a very professional manner and she is very understanding of dogs. I recently boarded them with her for the first time and they had a great time. I trust Sarina with my babies and I know she will look over them as if they're her own! read more

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I found Sarina through Rover 7 years ago, and have been taking my little ninja dog to her multiple times a week for daycare, vacation stays, etc. for many of these years (until the pandemic happened and I started WFH more - but I still regularly take my dog to Sarina's for vacations). My dog loves going to Sarina's! I kid you not, there have been times during pick up that my dog runs out to say hi to me, and then tries to run back into Sarina's house. I've gotten to know Sarina and her family these past 7 years, and they're lovely people who genuinely love dogs. I've recommended friends and colleagues to Sarina and they've had positive experiences as well. Your dogs are in loving care at Sarina's! read more

We have brought my dog Burton to Sarina for boarding multiple times over the years. Burton is an older senior dog with bad knees and she is able to accommodate our special requests for him. He doesn't do well in a kennel situation , so having a home boarding environment is important to us. He always has a wonderful stay and we know that he will be in good hands with Sarina. read more

Our golden retriever of 2.5 years have been going to Puppies In Play for more than a year and it's been great. Sarina, Michelle and everyone who helps there are amazing people. Our dog is super friendly, and as can be imagined for a high energy golden retriever puppy how much we were worried to board him for the first time anywhere where he didn't get enough play time or care. We found this place and not only our dog came back happier the first time, he was ready to go their next time as well. Over the time he got trained as well with other dogs. Super recommend Sarina and Puppies In Play. read more

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Finding a place to leave your fur babies and having a peace of mind while away is tough. Sarina was referred to me by a colleague, and I'm grateful for the referral! I've been taking my GSD and Golden Retriever here for almost a year and can always count on Sarina. She's flexible even when I have last minute requests, sends pictures and lets me know know they're doing. She has everything at the home so all I need to bring is their food, and they're all set! read more

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I just don't know where to start .... I've been with Sarina for at least 7 years. She has helped me take care of hermit crabs, cats and my angel puppy. She's gone from being a sitter, to being a lifeline, to being a great friend. This has been the only sitter my chihuahua would run inside and just go to his special spot. She has even celebrated his bday when I couldn't be there!!!! YOU WILL NOT A MORE CARING OR BETTER SITTER!!! read more

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This review is something I have waited to leave for numerous reasons. Back in April of this year my dogs stayed here for 4 nights and 3 days. We had let Sarina know that our puppy was special needs with some physical limitations. Honestly first impression everything seemed in order. You can't go in to see where the dogs are staying because it is her house, which I can understand. However there are no cameras and updates were just a few pictures. However, everything still seemed in order. When we went to pick them up Sarina had mentioned off hand that our puppy had chewed his walking harness off while they slept. These harnesses are not to be kept on overnight as it's a choking hazard. Then she said he had an accident on the stairs. He had hip issues and really needed to be careful on stairs. I brushed all of this off which was my first mistake. Over the course of 2.5 days my dog refused to eat and could barely walk. I rushed him to the emergency vet and he had a foreign object in his stomach (thought it was a piece of his harness but it was actually a rock) and his hip had been popped out of place. All of this is deeply upsetting because he had never had any issues at home and this was his first time at a pet sitters. I believe I am an understanding person and mistakes happen; I didn't want to jump to conclusions too soon. We were lucky we got to the vet when we did and he had survived, up to that point. Since April we had reached out to Sarina to come to some sort of agreement. We have cameras on our property and we scoured them to make sure these things didn't happen on our watch. We wanted to be absolutely sure before we brought her into it, and that we were being fair. We had asked her for her camera footage of the dogs and she refused. She even denied having said that our dog had an accident even though she had a doorbell camera where we were talking. She had made it seem like she was going to contact her insurance for a claim, but that went nowhere. Because we couldn't "prove" that any of this happened in her care, she absolved herself of any responsibility. Unfortunately, within 4 months of my 14 month old dog having gone to Puppies in Play, his condition worsened every month until his body couldn't take it anymore. He is no longer with us and I hope people consider my story before they send their dog to a sitI cannot blame her for my dog's special needs or his untimely passing, but he was not right after he stayed there. It was thousands in vet bills and now a broken heart. I just wish she had taken some responsibility for what happened to him while he was in her care. If she had come to us and tried to make it right in whatever way she could, we would've appreciated that more than her apparent dismissiveness. It was never about the money, only the principals. I do believe this wasn't malicious on her part and it was an accident but I also hope our situation helps her improve her business to make it safer for the pets and pet parents that choose to use her services. read more

I took my 5 year old, separation anxiety dog to be with Sarina for about a week and he had such an amazing time! He was able to play everyday and Sarina was kind enough to send updates and photos of him while I was away. Sarina responds very quickly to texts, she is always accommodating to time preferences, and her service is very reasonably priced for the Bay Area. I have already booked another extended stay with her and I feel confident leaving my pup in her care! read more

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We have boarded our precious pup here a few times and have really appreciated the care and communication we have received. This is a very well-run business. read more

Sarina takes great care of our two dogs! Highly recommend. They get lots of play time and time outside. read more

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We lost our 2 years old young German Shepard baby at this place. All Sarina told us was he passed away in his sleep. We are still not able to come out of this trauma. read more

My dogs still go to Sarinas for boarding. They have a lot of fun and are tired when they get home.

Thank you for take care my babies Chapo and Snoopy!!!! We are very lucky to have in our lives. read more

I leave my puppy with Sarina all the time! She helped me through his medical journey and did a great job providing me with daily updates throughout each of his trips. She provides the dogs with ample play time and they can sleep near her or in a crate. I'm super excited to keep getting updates and feel safe with my puppy having Sarina as a sitter! read more

My own dogs home away from home. They are always happy to be greeted by Sarina. And so flexible and accommodating to my own schedule as well. read more

We have been taking our Black lab Wilson to Sarina over the last few years. His favorite thing to do in life is to chase a ball and Sarina makes that happen! We love getting pictures of Wilson playing with the other dogs while we are away! read more

Sarina has been caring for my elderly blind diabetic pup Tita for several years now when I travel, and I am so grateful for the quality of care she provides. It's great peace of mind knowing your dog is in good hands. Sarina is gifted with handling animals and has a great set-up at her home for dogs to play and board. I recently started taking my larger dog, Koa, to Sarina's and he had a great time. He's a high energy guy and she took excellent care of him on my trip. I highly recommend Puppies in Play for daycare and/or boarding your pups read more

We Love Sarina. This is not her first Rodeo so she has seen it all. I have taken a couple of my dogs throughout the years. She is very accommodating in what ever special needs you fur baby may have and really makes the whole process simple. The Vibe there is very happy which is truly important to me and she understands them very well. She is excellent in giving updates and let's you know how they are doing. Sarina clearly loves her job and she has a beautiful personality. Yes my dogs love me but when I drop them off they act like they are being dropped off at Disneyland. Happy Sitter = Happy Dogs. Go if you need a sitter, you fur baby(s) will love you more! read more

Mozzie is so happy to be in Sarina and her family's care when we travel. Sarina took care of her multiple times in the past year. Mozzie is a GSP and a super active one so she needs a lot of play else she can get bored. At Sarina's place she is not bored she is very happy to visit her. Sarina also keeps me updated with photos periodically when we are out for a few days. That gives me and my family a lot of peace of mind. Such a blessing to know that your loved one is well cared for even when you are not around. read more

Sarina is awesome and she took great care of my golden retriever Nitro. I have used at puppies at play many times and once I even left him for 30 days when I travelled to India. Nitro is always happy to stay with Sarina. read more

We have been taking our dog to Puppies in Play for 3 years now and have never had a bad experience. Our dog is always happy when he goes there and when he comes home. Sarina is is great with updates and she sends great pics of my dog and his buddies. Highly recommend taking your dog here. read more

love bringing Genji out here whenever in need! they give me recaps of how their day went and even provide pictures! a beautiful balcony and backyard for the pups to play and hangout read more

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This is a long due review, our darling Alfie ( Golden retriever 1.5 yrs) has been going to Puppies in Play since he was 6months old. We are very happy with their service ,Sarina takes great care of him and she is super flexible and always so welcoming,Alfie always comes back very happy, we are grateful to Sarina and her family for all the support and love they give us and other families- God bless them. read more

Have been taking Max from 6months onwards whenever we go for any travel. He is 2 years old now. We get regular updates when Max stays with her and he is always happy and tired when we pick him up. Your dog will love the attention and love he/she gets. read more

Let me just start with saying, Sarina's place is the best! We have been bringing Mowgli to Sarina's place for over a year now, and he loves going there! Sarina is very responsive and takes amazing care of him and also sends pictures of Mowgli daily! We are so happy we found Sarina's place for mowgli ! read more

We are so lucky to have found Puppies in Play! Our dog is a shy, anxious dog but she did so great when we boarded her here for a few nights. Sarina (owner) was responsive, communicative, and very accommodating. She took great care of our 10 year old Chow-Lab mix. Puppies in play has competitive rates as compared to many other boarding places in the Bay and with the added advantage of having a home environment for your dog to stay in. I would recommend this business for all your pet boarding and daycare needs! read more

I'd give Sarina 6 stars if I could. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. Puppies in Play is a pet vacation destination!

My two dogs had a great stay at Puppies in play when I was out of town for a week! Sarina was great about keeping in touch and sending pictures throughout the week. I will be using this service again throughout the year as I start traveling for work! It's wonderful to have a place you can trust to leave your loved ones read more

Ahh there will be never enough said about Sarina and her business. Our dog has been going to her for the past 6 years and we have referred her to countless friends. It is the ONLY place our dog feels comfortable. Sarina is so accommodating and friendly . We always feel good leaving for her trips knowing our dog is taken care of of. We recommend her 10000 times!! read more

Sarina and her crew are clearly very passionate about their work. The family takes pride in the care they provide to our pets. They learned every unique behavioral detail about our two cats. That's only possible when you care and interact with them closely. Furthermore, they are a happy and articulate team with a pleasant disposition. We are so fortunate to have found them. Our cats will be going back again. Keep up the great work. read more

Sarina is the only person we've trusted to consistently watch our large dog - probably two dozen times over the past 6 years. She's super responsive, reliable, and flexible and sends pictures of our dog while we're away. We are moving out of the area and are so sad to lose Sarina as a partner for our dog boarding needs. Highly recommend! read more

We've been leaving our dog Bruno, a yellow lab retriever, with Sarina for almost 6-7 yrs whenever we go out of town. She has been awesome in taking care of Bruno and he also loves staying with her. We enjoy our break with a peace of mind knowing Bruno is well taken care of and is in good hands. Thank you, Sarina! read more

This is a wonderful place. I have been bringing my chihuahua for about a year. When I tell my fur baby that we are going to Sarina's, he is very happy. He loves coming here. I can rest assured that he is getting the loving attention that he needs. read more

Bruno just loves Sarina's place. It is his second home Sarina is just amazing and reliable. She is very communicative and shares updates/pictures. read more

0 STARS. SHE KILLED OUR DOG. We brought our french bulldog with a pre-existing heart condition to Sarina for a week because she mentioned she had extensive experience caring for special needs dogs. She listened to our very specific needs and requirements for his care and reassured us that he would be in good hands with her and her family. A family environment is what he was used to, and between her rather convincing words of comfort and the overwhelming positive reviews on her Rover profile we felt we had made the right choice for him. We were so very wrong. It's important to mention that despite our dogs heart condition, HE HAD BEEN BOARDED WITH OTHER SITTERS 4 TIMES IN THE PAST WITHOUT ISSUE. She called to let us know he passed in his sleep the night before we were meant to come home. So we rushed back and went straight to the vets office where she had taken him. The attending vet spoke with us, letting us know that when she brought him in he was already in rigor mortis. We ordered a necropsy, and the initial report revealed to us that not only did he NOT die in his sleep like she claimed, but he was in severe distress from bloat and having a hard time breathing, and ultimately his heart eventually gave out. He died because no one was there to help him when he was struggling. No one noticed him having a hard time. And a bulldog having a hard time breathing is not something you can easily ignore. If someone was with him, like we were told would be the level of care he would receive, it may have been possible to save him. Even if he couldn't be saved, just knowing he wasn't alone would have helped to ease some of the pain of losing him. But SHE LIED about him dying in his sleep (even adding insult to injury by telling us that "with a heart condition like that we can only do so much"). SHE ALSO LIED about her experience with special needs dogs, and SHE LIED about the "family home" he would be a part of. Family home means he would be a part of the family. As in NOT ALONE. But he was neglected. We asked to keep him separate from other dogs in the home because he can't have too much activity, but we didn't know she would completely alienate him from comfort and care. And the fact that he was brought in ALREADY IN RIGOR MORTIS shows the level of negligence on her part -and absolutely heinous transgression. Our poor boy was alone for much too long before he was found. The pain of losing him in this way is indescribable, and we feel so betrayed by Rover's handling of the situation. I'm writing this in tears because it's important for anyone considering her services to know that if you have a special needs dog, if you require a true family home environment for your dog, or if you have any kind of brachycephalic dog breed, DO NOT TAKE THEM HERE. She is not capable of providing the level of care they need and deserve regardless of what she claims her experience to be. Do not make the same mistake we made. read more

My dog loves it here. I can leave him for one night or a couple weeks and never have a worry while I'm gone. I pick him up happy and healthy. Always great care! read more

Sarina is such a blessing! She and her helpers took my GSD Argo in for a month! and he came back as healthy and happy as he was when we left him there. This was the first time we left our 10 year old for school a long time - and absolutely no regrets! Sarina regularly sent us updates and pictures and that was such a relief and of course peace of mind. I'd leave Argo with her anytime. He's friendly with people, but not so with other dogs, but Sarina seemed to have it all under control. Wish we'd known of her earlier - just thinking of the hassle and money leaving with him in kennels and hotels all these years! Can't thank our friends V & V for having recommended Sarina! I'm paying it forward - highly recommend Sarina and Puppies in Pay for your fur babies anytime! read more

Sarina is amazing!! we have used puppies in play several times for our catahoula starting when he was a year old!! our boy is deaf and a very active breed and he is always very well taken care of! we even get daily pics of him while away. would highly recommend puppies in play!!! read more

Whenever I go out of town I never have to worry about Winter because I know that she will be in great hands. Sarina is always available anytime I need her, even if I give her a short notice! Winter enjoys going to Puppies in Play and has the most fun. Sarina always keeps me updated and send photos and videos. I highly recommend! read more