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About Vickie Smith | In-Home Dog Boarding in Fair Oaks

Vickie Smith, owner of Bow Wow’s Pet Boarding, has spent her entire life caring for animals. Born and raised in Fair Oaks, California, she has deep roots in the community and a lifelong passion for providing safe, loving care for pets.


Her love for animals began at just six years old with her first dog, Dixie, an Australian Shepherd, followed by Tough Guy, a Standard Poodle. Throughout her childhood and into adulthood, Vickie rode horses and spent years surrounded by animals of all kinds. As her mother once said, “You’d bring home all the animals if I’d let you.”


Today, that passion is the foundation of Bow Wow’s Pet Boarding, a trusted option for in-home dog boarding in Fair Oaks and surrounding areas including Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Roseville, and Carmichael. Vickie’s home is a true animal haven, where dogs are cared for like family in a safe, comfortable, cage-free environment. Her home even includes a goat named Pandora, who she milks daily.


Pet owners choose Bow Wow’s because their dogs receive 24-hour supervision, personalized care, medication administration at no extra cost, and a calm, home setting. Dogs stay in a real home, not a kennel, and are brought indoors during extreme heat or cold to ensure their comfort and safety.


Whether you need dog boarding, pet sitting, or transportation for pick-up and drop-off, Vickie provides dependable, compassionate care you can trust.


At Bow Wow’s Pet Boarding, your dog isn’t just boarded, they’re welcomed into a home filled with love, attention, and experience.

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Call us at 916-662-0062 today and let us help your dog feel right at home!