Hi! We are Deb and Deepa, two science nerds with PhDs in biology, but with an even bigger passion for dogs. We grew up in India, moved to the U.S. in our early 20s for grad school, and spent the next decade doing Very Serious Science. Fun fact: between the two of us, we have published in over 15 journals, including Nature, which is basically the Beyoncé of scientific publishing.
But here’s the truth: Our love for dogs has always been at least 10x ...
Over the years, we have fostered multiple pups, adopted two of our own (more about them in the next section), and became proud advocates for adoption over shopping. Our hearts break for the dogs still waiting in shelters for their forever homes; they are the purest souls on Earth and deserve so much more than life has given them.
Our dream for NamastePaws is bigger than boarding. We want to build a business that lets us give back; through donations to ...
Einstein is our first baby; the little soul who made us the dog-adorers we are.
We adopted him at just 7 weeks old, the tiny runt of a breeding that had gone wrong. His dad was a Min Pin, his mom a Boston Terrier, and he inherited the “wrong” mix - fragile, thin‑limbed, and overlooked. The breeders planned to euthanize him because no one wanted the “imperfect” puppy. We were broke grad students who couldn’t afford shelter fees, but we scraped together ...
Those first weeks were terrifying! He was weaned far too early and so fragile, we hand-fed him tiny bites of rice and chicken, praying he would make it through the night. He loved it so much; he is happily eating it for ten years now.
Einstein didn’t just survive. He became our whole world, the reason we believe every dog deserves a chance, the reason NamastePaws exists, and the heart behind every soft bed, every cuddle, every pup we welcome into our home. ...
For years, we dreamed of getting Einstein a little brother - a playmate, a partner in crime, someone who could match even a fraction of his endless energy. But we kept delaying it, worried about vet bills, food costs, and California’s sky‑high adoption fees. Then one day, everything changed. We saw a Facebook post from a kind woman who had rescued eight tiny pups abandoned in a cardboard box on a Texas highway. She drove all the way back to California ...
Krypto may not have Einstein’s turbocharged brain or his bottomless appetite, but he has something just as special: a heart made of pure sunshine. He is soft, sweet, endlessly loving and he has a magical way of helping shy guest pups feel safe. Nervous dogs warm up to him almost instantly; one gentle sniff from Krypto, and suddenly they are wagging, exploring, and ready to make friends.
If Einstein is our spark, Krypto is our calm, warm glow, the pup who ...
NamastePaws's Our journey began with friends’ pups, evolving into San Mateo's cozy dog boarding haven. We embrace every furball like family, ensuring peace of mind for pet parents.
Our service guarantees your pup’s happiness with individual attention, enriching play, and cozy spaces. Families relax knowing their furry darlings enjoy safety and affection during every stay.
We cherished every bark and paw, blossoming from dog-sitting friends' pups to fostering endless tails of joy. Joyful woofs now fuel our mission to nurture one happy cuddle at a time.