Run Amuck Farm

We have taken our dog Chewy here twice when we have gone out of town. Both times have been way better than we could have ever hoped for. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, and you can tell they know what they are doing. We were kept updated on how he was doing and I was able to enjoy our vacations knowing Chewy was in good hands and he was happy to be there! Marilyn has been great and we sometimes keep in contact, even when Chewy is not there!!! I couldn’t be happier that this place is right in Watsonville, it’s so close to where we live and I feel confident leaving my dog in their capable hands. We have to take a trip to New Jersey in June because my brother is getting married, and Chewy is probably counting down the days until his doggie vacation! Thank you Run Amuk Farms!!!

WOW! WOW! WOW! A great place. We will be taking our dog back. She was well taken care of, well loved and came home tired (which is always a bonus).
Marilyn and her staff were great and I had no worries about our dog.
Thanks Run Amuck!

It’s a great place for giving your dog all the freedom to run. Very nice to have my dog out in the country setting. he loves to run with other dogs. and boy he got his wishes here. the staff is very friendly. First time there and they made you feel good knowing your dog would be secure and loved.

We’ve been dropping our dog off at Run Amuck for the last few years. Knowing that she’s going to be well cared for has sure made our times away from home a lot more worry-​free. She looks forward to her visits also. When we’re getting near to Run Amuck, she stands up in the back of the car and her tail starts thumping the rear window. A 155 pound dog’s tail makes quite a sound! She loves being there and we love the fact that she can run around and play with the other boarders, and people, too. Keep it up!

The best place yet for my Nikki to run free while still feeling safe. :-)

We found out about Run Amuck when we were wine tasting out in Watsonville, just in time for a week and a half out of the country without our our favorite pups.
Marilyn, Bob, and Adriene, along with the rest of the staff, from our first visit through our long vacation were so welcoming and wonderful to all the dogs visiting for an extended «play stay».
Our pets were so happy to see us but sooooo sad to go, and have been resting from their busy week since we got home.
We highly recommend this beautiful farm and fantastic team to take great care of your pets while you are away.
Good prices and complete care unless your dogs has special needs. Our pets to not have any special needs, so we literally dropped them off with their collars and a few special blankets. So simple, so easy.
THANK YOU RUN AMUCK!!!

Blessings come in all sizes and shapes.
I have an adult daughter who recently became unable to care for herself and her four-​year old female dog who was her life. Shadow was surrendered to Animal Services in what I am sure was my daughter’s attempt to find her a better home. When I learned what had happened, I quickly went to Shadow’s rescue and brought her into my home. As fate would have it, my work requires me to travel and I found myself looking for a place to board Shadow two weeks in. Run Amuck Farm was referred to me by a co-​worker and described, well, as something of a «dream». Shadow and I went to visit the Farm one week before my travel was scheduled and we both fell in love the moment we stepped out of the car. The Farm is magical. The pictures on the website do not do it justice. It is nestled against beautiful rolling hills filled with orchards and vineyards and animals! It is expansive, green, lush, and filled with people who love animals. I was awestruck. And it continued to get better. Marilyn, the owner, stepped out from the house and took me on the tour. Everything in the Farm is for and about the dogs they own and the ones they care for.
When I dropped Shadow off at the Farm last weekend, I shared with Marilyn a little bit about my daughter and the dilemma I am in to find Shadow a good new «forever» home. She listened and was kind and vowed to do what she could to help me. Shadow is still at the Farm, thriving! Marilyn sent me pictures. Marilyn has offered to «foster» Shadow and to help me find her a forever home. Who does that? No matter what happens with Shadow, Run Amuck Farm is the real deal. So, if you’re even thinking about a «non kennel» solution for those times when you cannot be home, give Marilyn a call or drop them an email and go see this place. You, too, will fall in love

Sure wish I knew about Run Amuck Farm when I needed to go back East 3 years ago! My dog was cared for, but only checked on twice a day.
Run Amuck is a place where I would like to LIVE! If there is a dog heaven, this is it. I visited first, without my dog, and met Marilyn, the owner. She is just as friendly and down-​to-​earth as can be, and knows her stuff, which is most important. I also met Lanette, a very gentle, laid-​back lady who works there also.
I took my Lab back for a few hours visit and I have to admit that I had a hard time leaving her. However, when I picked her up, she was like «Oh, hello, do I have to go home now?» That sealed the deal.
I left Hershey over a long weeked as I had to be out of town. She watched me go from the gate and that was hard. Marilyn was kind enough to send me emails saying she was doing great and fit in well with the other dogs. She even posted pictures which I so appreciated!
The grounds are beautiful, lush with shade trees and plenty of grass to roll in. Marilyn and Bob, her husband, know what dogs need when they can’t be with their family, and they provide it. If you need to board your best friend, THIS is the place. You can actually have a great time on your trip knowing that your best friend is receiving superior care, just like home.

Finally, we no longer have to spend our times away filled with guilt and angst! Just knowing that our 2 loves are getting exercise, care and supervision and I’m sure, lots of hugs makes all the difference in the world to us. They even get their own beds to sleep on at night — cage free. Our malamute was on medication and we knew with confidence that he was getting his proper dosage daily and was well looked after. Marilyn sent us photos every few days and it was so wonderful to be able to see them «at camp» and fitting right in. Thanks Marilyn and Adrienne — you are amazing and we look forward to seeing you again.
Barb W.

We travel from Berkeley to board our dog, Iggy, at Run Amok. Marilyn sends us pics of her playing in the huge yard, or lounging on a couch. It’s a wonderful place and I highly recommend it.

Our nervous dogs couldn’t stay home with a dog sitter anymore without being tranquilized. They spent a week at Run Amuck Farm, no tranquilizers and came home happy and exhausted. I almost don’t want to review because I want to be sure there’s room for them next time!

My dogs are my babies so it takes an amazing place to make me happy with their care… Run Amuck is that place! When I first met Marilyn at the Farm I could tell she is a dog person through and through (it takes one to know one!). Here’s a summary of my experiences during Cooper & Abbi’s week-​long stay:
* Marilyn picked the pups up from our house in the afternoon so she could bond with them (Cooper has separation anxiety) before introducing them to all the other dogs.
* That very evening I rec’d an email update that all was well and Cooper wasn’t stressing, along with a couple reassuring pics.
* During our vacation, Marilyn kept in contact with emails and pics every couple of days, again reassuring me that both dogs were doing just fine.
* The dogs have a large yard area to romp in all day and are not caged like most kennels. They are treated like Marilyn’s own family pets in the house, and are only crated if needed.
* During her stay, Abbi got into a small altercation over a ball (it happens) and Marilyn showed me the minor injury when we picked them up. A couple days later she followed up with an email and offered to stop by and see how the injury was healing if needed. Wow! Above and beyond the call of duty!
I would give Marilyn and her team 10 stars if it were possible and as long as she’s available, I will never take my dogs any other boarding place!!!

this is the best place in the santa cruz area. We shopped around and found the reviews for Marilyn and Bob’s run amuck farm. Our dog, Mckenzie, is an active 80lb Rotti mix spent 8 days playing and sleeping with the other dogs there. On the day we were leaving, Marilyn came to pick him up and then returned returned him to us in Aptos the night we came home. We even got some great pictures in our email while we were away! Marilyn and Bob are the best… and now McKenzie has a home away from home!

Highly, highly recommended! Bob and Marilyn treat our dog just like family — he gets to play inside and outside. The ranch is very secure — no chance of our guy getting out to chase a UPS truck. There are acres of beautiful land for him to romp around and usually a couple of other well-​behaved pooches to play with. Many times Marilyn will pick up our dog in Redwood City — otherwise it’s an easy drive to their home in Watsonville. I honestly think that my Bearded Collie has a better time on his vacation than we do on ours! He loves Marilyn and Bob and I’m grateful for their devotion and care for our dog. Once you go there — you’ll definitely be back.

What a great place! Marilyn is a true dog lover, and has created an environment that is wonderful for them. My dog is a bit shy around other dogs, but love, love, loves Run Amuck Farm. She just makes herself at home! I’m so glad to have found a place where I feel comfortable leaving her, and that she looks forward to coming back to. Thanks, Run Amuck!

This is truly a wonderful place. My very active dog comes home tired and happy. He runs to Marilyn’s car when she picks him up. She has been wonderfrul sending pictures while we’re gone, and helping to socialize my dog. She tells me stories about his activities, and clearly knows my dog.
I love not having him in a cage. He sleeps where he wants to sleep. You won’t be disappointed!

Love this place! Let’s be honest we all hate leaving our furry friends behind. However, leaving them here is a whole different ballgame. It’s like dropping Rex off at you mom’s house where you know he’ll be treated like family. Well mom’s house if she happens to have tons of room for your pooch to roam and knows tons about dogs.
Bring your pup here and he can play with mine!

This is a nice place just outside of Santa Cruz. The farm is also easy to get to from the Bay Area. The staff is great, caring, knowledgeable, and the dogs seem to really be having a great time. I guess part of that is because they are selective about the dogs they allow and the types of owners she wants to do business with. The personalized attention is very nice as well. Plus they are just good down to earth people.
I will be going back… or at least my dog will. :)