Happy Critter Resort | Dog Bird Reptile boarding

Welcome to
Happy Critter Resort

Sarasota Florida

Sarasota's Trusted Home Pet Boarding for Dogs, Birds, Reptiles & Small Animals

Welcome to Happy Critter Resort, a unique home-based pet boarding experience in Sarasota, Florida. We provide loving, personalized care for dogs, birds, reptiles, and small animals in a peaceful tropical setting designed to help your pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you're away.

Unlike large commercial kennels, your pets stay in a real home environment where they receive individual attention, daily interaction, and plenty of care. Whether you need dog boarding in Sarasota, bird boarding, reptile boarding, or care for other cherished pets, we treat every animal as part of our extended family.

Dog Boarding in Sarasota, Florida

Our cage-free dog boarding offers a safe and comfortable alternative to traditional kennels. Dogs enjoy a large fenced yard, supervised play, indoor living areas, and plenty of affection throughout their stay.

We welcome:

Small, medium, and large dogs
Senior dogs
Puppies (vaccination requirements may apply)
Long-term and short-term stays

Bird Boarding, Reptiles & Small Animals

With decades of experience caring for parrots, macaws, cockatiels, finches, reptiles, and exotic animals, we understand the specialized needs of non-traditional pets.

We provide boarding for:

Parrots and companion birds
Small Animals: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets and more
Reptiles: Snakes, lizards, turtles and more

Why Pet Owners Choose Happy Critter Resort

Home-based pet boarding
Large secure fenced yard
Personalized one-on-one attention
Experience with dogs, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets
Peaceful tropical environment
Convenient Sarasota location
Flexible boarding options
Daily updates available

Meet Your Pet Caregiver

My name is Leslie Capozzi, and animals have been my passion for over 40 years. I have owned pet stores, worked with exotic birds and reptiles, bred parrots, cared for farm animals, and helped countless families find safe and loving care for their pets.

Today, Happy Critter Resort combines that lifetime of experience with a warm, home-based environment where pets can relax and enjoy their stay while their owners travel with peace of mind.

Serving Sarasota and Surrounding Areas

Happy Critter Resort proudly serves pet owners throughout Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Gulf Gate, Lakewood Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, and surrounding communities.

Schedule Your Pet's Stay

Whether you need dog boarding, bird boarding, reptile boarding, or care for a special family pet, we'd love to meet you and your furry, feathered, or scaled companion.

Contact Happy Critter Resort today to learn more about our personalized pet boarding services in Sarasota, Florida.

Our Services

Dogs enjoy a safe, loving, home-away-from-home while their families are away. Guests have access to spacious indoor living areas, a large fenced backyard, and a screened lanai for supervised play and relaxation. We welcome dogs of all sizes and ages that are house-trained and friendly with people and other pets. Puppies that have not completed their vaccinations may be accepted on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee due to the extra care required.

Dog Boarding

Provide your feathered friend with specialized care in their familiar environment. Our experienced sitters understand the unique needs of birds, ensuring their cage is kept clean, their diet is maintained, and they receive adequate social interaction and enrichment. We aim to replicate their daily routine for a stress-free experience.

Bird Boarding

We offer specialized in-home care for your reptiles, ensuring their specific environmental needs are met. Our service includes monitoring temperature and humidity, providing correct diets, and maintaining their habitat, all within the safety and comfort of their own enclosure. Trust us to keep your exotic pets thriving.

Reptile Boarding

Whether you have a rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, or other small companion animal, we provides a safe and caring place for your pet while you're away. Owners provide the enclosure, food, bedding, and any special care instructions so we can maintain their normal routine and ensure a comfortable stay.

Small Furry Animal Boarding

Paul L, Sarasota FL

“Great Sitter. Very Friendly. Nice clean home an excellent communication.

Will definitely use again."

Gail V, Sarasota FL

"Great care here. I felt Ella was in good hands and didn't have to worry. I would highly recommend Leslie! She was so welcoming in her home."

Ciara F, Sarasota FL

“Leslie was absolutely amazing with my pup during a weekend overnight stay! She was attentive, patient, and clearly very experienced with puppies. I received regular photo updates and messages, which I really appreciated and made me feel completely at ease. My pup came home happy and well cared for, and comfortable, which speaks volumes. I loved the attention she gave and wouldn't hesitate to book with Leslie again.”

What are Pet owners saying about Happy Critter Repsort

Welcome to Happy Critter Resort