Our Story
Welcome to our pack!
My name is Lisa Olivo, and I have called the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains home for over 50 years. After a 30-year corporate career, I decided to leave the daily commute behind to pursue my true passion: caring for animals.
To turn my lifelong love for animals into a professional venture, I trained at A Pet’s World Academy in Loomis, CA. There, I learned the gold standard of professional, reliable, and trustworthy pet care, gaining hands-on experience with everything from dogs and cats to farm animals and exotic pets.
Over the past 25 years, our business has grown and flourished. Today, we have evolved into a dedicated team of passionate pet lovers, and we have narrowed our focus to what we do best: premier Doggy Day Care and Grooming Services.
While our team has grown, my mission remains the same. I continue to actively steer our business and ensure that every dog at Camp Happy Tails receives the highest quality care, love, and attention. We treat your pups like family, because to us, they are!
Meet Our Expert Team
Shane
Camp Counselor
Shane found healing from his dog's loss by working at Camp Happy Tails, where his deep love for animals guides his role in keeping the dogs safe, active, and individually understood.
Reina
Manager
Reina transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to manager at Camp Happy Tails, where she supports her team, cares deeply for the dogs, and helps foster a unique, pack-based environment.
Courtney
Head Groomer
Courtney has managed the Tender Touch groom shop at Camp Happy Tails since 2013, combining her lifelong love of the outdoors and rescue dogs with her passion for keeping pets looking great and feeling healthy.
Zach
Camp Counselor
Zach brings his extensive professional dog-training and daycare experience to Camp Happy Tails, where he helps keep the peace in a peaceful redwood setting while enjoying music and a tight-knit team.
Jerry
Maintenance Supervisor
Jerry has dedicated 19 years to Camp Happy Tails in various roles, driven entirely by his enduring love for dogs and a commitment to keeping them safe, happy, and well-cared for.
Gabriel
Camp Counselor
Gabriel balances his passion for music studies with his role as a watchful afternoon supervisor at Camp Happy Tails, where his lifelong love for animals makes him deeply grateful to be part of such a caring team.
Alina
Camp Counselor
Alina, the newest member of the Camp Happy Tails team, brings her lifelong love of animals and her dog Riley to work, enjoying the peaceful nature setting, the close-knit team, and spending her days caring for the dogs.
What Our Campers & Guests Say
“Lisa and her team are reliable, kind, and truly take the time to get to know our dogs. From day camp and overnights to taxi service and grooming, Lisa and her crew take care of it all, giving us complete peace of mind.”
Deborah B.
“Fille has been attending Camp Happy Tails several days a week for the past five years, and I can't say enough wonderful things about this special place! After five years, I can wholeheartedly say that Camp Happy Tails is more than just doggy daycare—it's Fille's home away from home!”
Lorraine F.
“The team at this dog camp took such wonderful care of our handsome Rottie and truly loved him like he was one of their own. We couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone looking for a safe, loving, and caring place for their dog.”
Kelly B.
“From Sutter to Darwin, I've always known my dogs are in wonderful hands. Lisa Olivo has created something truly special - a place where dogs are treated like family and kindness and compassion are at the heart of everything they do.”
Gail P.
“Ollie and Leche get excited every time the Camp Happy Tails van pulls into the driveway. Leche is a very shy rescue dog who typically befriends no one, but she comes out of her shell for every camp counselor that picks her up for daycare.”
Ben R.
“I couldn’t be happier with the attentive and dependable care he receives. Lisa Olivo, Reina, Jerry, and the entire team have earned my complete trust. The best testimonial, though, is Murphy himself. He absolutely loves going to Camp, waits by the door on his scheduled days and is always happy to see Jerry when he arrives. Knowing Murphy is somewhere he feels at home, with people he and I trust, gives me peace of mind. I highly recommend Camp Happy Tails!”
Mary & Kevin S.