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About
Marpawws provides premium dog boarding with personalized care in a safe, comfortable home setting. Please double-check our location before sending a request.(Northridge area📍
Looking for a loving place for your pup while you’re away? We offer a true home-away-from-home where your dog is treated like family.
What we offer:
- Clean, cozy accommodations designed for comfort and safety
- Personalized attention with small group sizes
- Daily playtime and exercise, from yard time to walks and socialization with friendly pups
- Photo and message updates so you always know how your dog is doing
- Special care options, including medication administration, senior dog support, and customized feeding routines
We also offer pet boarding, dog daycare, and pet sitting. Reach out with your dog’s needs and dates, and we’ll see if we’re a good fit.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 106 times
3 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
3 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Frequency
One time
Once per week
Multiple per week
Additional services
Feeding
Baths
Grooming
Medication
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
147 reviews
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Katy B.
Aug 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We brought our 19-week-old Bernedoodle puppy, Nala, to Marpawws for almost two weeks, and we could not be happier with the experience! Leaving a young puppy for that long can be nerve-wracking, but their exceptional communication and constant updates completely put our minds at ease. Our pup had an absolute blast, got plenty of socialization, and made so many new friends. On top of the top-tier care, Marpawws is incredibly affordable compared to other boarding options. We will absolutely be using them again. Highly recommend to any pet parent!
Details: 1 pet • Dog • 8 - 14 days • Feeding
Pet Boarding
Stella P.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a wonderful experience with this dogdaycare! The staff took excellent care of Rex and made us feel completely comfortable leaving him with them. They were friendly, attentive, and clearly cared about his well-being. They even sent us photos of him with updates us on how he is doing. Rex came home happy and well cared for. We’ll definitely be bringing him back and highly recommend them!
Details: 1 pet • Dog • 8 - 14 days • Feeding
Pet Boarding
Ha Y.
May 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had SUCH a wonderful experience with Mariam and couldn’t be more grateful for the care she provided to our two dogs (Dooboo and Mory) during our week-long trip.
One of our dogs has congestive heart failure and requires multiple medications, which can be really challenging—especially since he’s picky and a bit needy. Mariam handled everything with so much patience, attention, and confidence. It gave us incredible peace of mind knowing he was in such capable hands.
Throughout our trip, Mariam consistently kept us updated with photos and videos, which truly made a difference while we were out of the country. Her communication is excellent—she’s proactive, responsive, and clearly cares about keeping pet parents informed and reassured.
Another thing we really appreciated was her drop-off service. Coming back from an exhausting international trip, this small detail made a huge difference for us and made the whole experience feel seamless.
This was our first time leaving our dogs with a professional boarder, so we were naturally a bit nervous going into it. But Mariam quickly put all of those worries to rest. When we picked up our dogs, it was obvious they had been well cared for and genuinely enjoyed their time with her.
We already have another trip coming up, and we feel so relieved knowing we have someone we fully trust. We’re actually excited for our dogs to go back and spend time with Mariam again!
Highly, highly recommend.
Details: 2 pets • Dog • 8 - 14 days • Medication
Pet Boarding
Leandra W.
Jul 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
They took great care of our pups. We received pictures during their stay, so we knew they were having a great time. We will definitely use them again.
Details: 2 pets • Dog • 8 - 14 days • Other services
Pet Boarding
Hilary P.
May 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Marpawws provided exceptional care for my anxious whippet during a week-long trip. My dog struggles with separation anxiety and wasn't eating when I first dropped him off. Instead of just letting him go hungry, she went above and beyond by getting chicken and cheese to make his food more appealing and ensure he was eating properly.
I also loved that she sent regular updates and pictures throughout the week. It's clear she genuinely cares about the dogs in her care and pays attention to their individual needs.
I'm so happy to have found a place where I don't have to worry about my dog when I'm away. Marpawws treats each pet like they're her own, and I couldn't be happier with the service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for reliable, compassionate pet care!
Details: 1 pet • Dog • 4 - 7 days
Pet Boarding
Credentials
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Mariam Santos
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is discussed during meet and greet. We usually have discounts and packages available throughout the year. Please make sure to ask, we like working with our clients!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A new customer is always welcomed with open arms, our first step is to schedule a meet and greet, and complete email (paperwork). Its a fairly simple process, we just want to meet you and the pup to see if it will be a good fit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Dog training assistant: 5 years
Puppy Training Certificate: Completed
