DogVacay's Home Base in Santa Monica Is the Pinnacle of Canine Comfort

As Fidos everywhere come out of the doghouse—literally—and onto their owners’ couches, the demand for pooch-related services has skyrocketed. A sort of Airbnb for the four-legged set, DogVacay’s database of verified and reviewed pet sitters and walkers allows pet owners to feel at ease when furry family members are “on vacay.” It’s catching on, too. Since its 2012 inception, DogVacay has raised more than $47 million in venture funding and now has thousands of hosts across the U.S.