I have used Alexandria Pet Care a few times now, since the people who used to watch my cats moved…read moreout of the area. The team that handles my visits have been wonderful. It is apparent they love pets and ensuring their proper care. The reports I receive after each visit put my mind at ease, particularly since one of my kitties is wary of people she doesn't (and, at times, does) know. I also enjoy the photos. The app that APC uses is a user-friendly interface that allows you to handle virtually all business with APC, and the team sends reminders to confirm the scheduled visits a couple or more days prior. As others have commented, make no mistake about it: the services cost and sometimes, the sticker shock gets me, particularly considering the circumstances for the visit. There is a weekend charge, per day, per pet, and a holiday fee, per day, per pet whenever there is a holiday or it's APC's dedicated holiday season. While I expect to pay to have someone briefly interrupt their own holiday plans to handle the things with my kitties that I cannot, boy oh boy does it add up and quickly. A loyal customer discount or customer appreciation savings here and there would definitely be welcomed! That said, I know I can leave my pets in good, competent hands and that my home is secured, as well. They will tend to plants and pick up the mail, if you ask, and they do leave things orderly. I love the notes, the pictures, and the care they show my pets. I know they have been kind to my pets and that's the most important thing to me. I definitely recommend and will use again.

I have been using Alexandria Pet Care for years to care for my fur babies when I'm out of town…read more Their care team is very responsive, and they always provide details/pics of my pets to put my mind at ease. Their client app is user friendly and allows me to change pet care information effortlessly. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you, APC for all that you do!

Megan and her team are second to none!…read more We've lived is several cities and have always had walking services for our dog. When we got our new puppy, I knew we needed the extra hands while we were gone most of the day. Enter Fairytales. From the moment you meet Megan, you can tell she is deeply passionate about the care of animals. She cares about their wellbeing just as much as the owner! She's not just a service provider, she's a godsend to our family and new pup! From field trips, long walks, south block pup cups...Megan has given our new pug amazing socialization and enrichment. He is thriving as a new city family dog and we have Megan to thank for most of that, continually looking out for him, updating us with photos and videos of his fun-filled days, and her extraordinary effort to adjust him to all different types of dogs and people! Her doggy daycare service with pick up and drop off is a must for any busy family (we also have two) small humans!). Louie comes home a happy, tired pup ready to snuggle and wind down the day with us. We can't wait to see how Fairytales expands to the new location!

I highly recommend Fairy Tails for dog walks. I have a rescue dog that is scared of her own shadow…read moreand Megan's team (Gwynne, Skyler, and Ryan) have worked with her quirks to ensure a fun, safe, and active walk. I really notice a difference with my dog's trust/confidence after walking with Fairy Tails. Megan is also knowledgeable about pet behavior and extremely communicative. Thank you!

Been using Kate's K9 for 5 years for my pets. Very efficient and 10/10 communication. Grateful to…read morehave peace of mind when I use their services which is what I value the most.

Kate's K9 Pet Care is exceptional. I was nervous about starting a relationship with a service that…read morewould be entering my home when I was away. They are extremely professional and responsive. They make it really easy to reschedule or cancel services. They were also not put off by my dog's special needs. I really enjoy getting his "report card" at the end of walks and picture updates. You can tell they care about the pets and people they work with.

Danny (and Elise) have taken such great care of my cat for the last 2 1/2 years. I trust them…read morecompletely. Danny sends photos of Kitty every day, and he gives me updates on her. He has gone above and beyond, cleaning up some accidents that Kitty made, and even once putting her in her carrier backpack and going outside with her during a fire alarm in the building. I recommend Danny 100%

We have been using Danny's Pet Care for two years, we have had ONLY AMAZING experiences with him…read moreand his sitters: Danny, Elise, Ben all took such incredible care of our fur baby and we are so grateful to them for loving him like we do. Their prices are incredibly fair, they are super reliable, go above and beyond for customer service, and keep our place super clean. I literally don't know how they could be better. They have made so many stressful moments better by stepping in to help us when we were in a bind. If you're looking for good pet sitters this is your place!!!

As new residents to the DMV we relied on YELP to assist us with pet sitting for our fur baby and…read moreAnne-Marie and Bri of Puppy Au Pair were the absolute best! We knew our pup, Pal, was still adjusting after a big move from Hawaii so and Anne-Marie was so welcoming and went above and beyond to help us in any way she could. Our sitter, Bri, was so good to Pal and it was comforting to know our Pal was in good hands! A huge "Mahalo" (Thank you) to Puppy Au Pair for everything!

We LOVE and are so grateful for Anne Marie and the team! We have two standard poodles, Roosevelt…read moreand Lucy, with very different personalities, and they can provide both of them with what they need. We love that they take their time with Roosevelt, who is terrified of leashes, and kindly put him. They also love our wild Lucy girl! Bonus Points- they provide an email update with photos every walk! They also have pet sit for us in-home, providing sitting services. The service is terrific and lets us have peace of mind while on vacation that our muppets are well taken care of and loved. Finally, Anne Marie truly goes above and beyond for our pups, she has gotten to know them, and they excitedly greet her every time in return.

I couldn't be happier to have our dog at Two Way. From the moment we met with Linda and the team, I…read moreknew our dog was in safe hands. Everyone is so caring and understanding and incredibly trustworthy. It has been a lifesaver to have Two Ways as our dog works through separation anxiety. He is so excited to go and sometimes never wants to leave. A full hearted recommendation here!

I wish I could give them ten stars, they are just that incredible! We have been taking our two dogs…read morehere for about six months and have been blown away with the level of care, compassion, and flexibility the Two Way team has shown us! They love and care about our pups just as much as we do and are so patient with us, always willing to answer any questions we have (and we have had a lot). They have cameras showing the play areas with a live feed which allows you to check in on your pups throughout the day--which is SO NICE! Oh, and if you need your pup to stay the night, unlike other places, they won't be stuck alone in a crate with no one to keep an eye on them, but rather Two Way has a whole overnight area which is set up more like a home-type environment and they even have someone who stays overnight with them which is just SUCH INCREDIBLE peace of mind. And, if all that weren't awesome enough, they are also incredibly open and accommodating when my ADHD self forgets to book daycare in advance or when our schedule got so hectic and we weren't able to pick them up and they had to unexpectedly stay the night. There was actually an occasion just last week that I think really perfectly highlights the reason they deserve all the stars: Last week I messaged them through the portal and asked if they could take our pup one day even though the day was not able to be booked online (not sure if it was a technical glitch or if they were full already that day) but they said in response "We welcome him with open arms! No apologies one bit." and THAT, it is THAT plus just the love and care they have that makes us loyal members of the Two Way pack. So long as we live anywhere near here we will always bring our pups (current and future) to Two Way anytime we need daycare or overnight care! Bottom line TLDR: THANK YOU Two Way team for being the best care we have ever seen for our pups!!! And to anyone looking for a daycare or overnight care/boarding for your dogs--I cannot recommend Two Way highly enough! ***Note: It is a tiny bit hard to find the very first time so I recommend looking up the location using Google Maps not Apple Maps.***

This service is very attentive and gives you the assurance you need while you're away. I felt…read moreconfident leaving my chihuahua, knowing that he would be in capable hands. I like that they leave messages updating me daily, and made me feel that much more confident. They are even available for last minute walks, which has been lifesaver. I highly recommend this service to everyone in the area. You won't be disappointed.

Staff = A+ (Very professional) Service = A+…read more I would totally recommend Capital Critters to all my pet lovers out there. I have a 3 year old Maltese that requires a lot of attention. I'm thankful for the services that Capital Critters offer. Lucky has never been so happy to be with a "stranger"!

Both of my dogs love the dog-walkers from unleashed pet! Not only has this team always been on-time…read moreand followed my helicopter dog-mom requests to a T, they're all very kind, trustworthy, and patient and loving to my four-legged girls. Our household feels very lucky to have discovered the unleashed pet!

Be careful of this one. Will agree to watch your pet and cancel on you at the last minute leaving…read moreyou thrashing to find a replacement two days before you have to leave the country. Not willing to try to find a win-win situation in a difficult position and will ignore you if you have a concern or question things in their contract. They are on the expensive side too....Good thing I found out early. This is not someone I'd want nor trust to watch my babies. I recommend looking elsewhere. I'll be sure to pass on to my military family because we don't need the added stress in an already stressful situation. Would give zero stars if it were an option.

After years of searching for a pet sitter who cares about my cats as much as I do, I'm so glad to…read morehave finally found Ann! I first heard of At Home Cat Care through my boss, a longtime customer who assured me that Ann was the best pet sitter in town...and he was right! She's extremely reliable, caring, and dedicated to providing a great experience for her customers. In addition to not charging for her initial home visit (which is extremely rare around here), Ann offered to come over again before I left to review the routine, free of charge. Her dedication and willingness to go above and beyond before I even left town made me feel so comfortable leaving my cats in her care. After I left, Ann called every day to check in and left detailed notes about each visit. When my kitties ran out of litter while I was away, she even went out of her way to bring them a fresh box! I've never had a better experience with a pet sitter and couldn't imagine having anyone else look after my kitties. Ann really is a treasure!

Ann has watched my cat numerous times over the past few months. She very conscientious. She…read moreleaves detailed notes of her visits and I completely trust that she will take great care of my cat. She keeps a key and I just email her when I need her to stop by. It's so convenient and I know my cat will be in good hands. I also liked that she didn't charge for the initial home visit like so many other places do. I didn't feel like I was getting ripped off with 'extra' fees.

I have been using Wagabout since February when I started working 30 minutes from home and knew my…read morelittle poodle needed some TLC and a short walk in the middle of the day. Kelly leaves a little note every day with the time she arrived and what they did during her 15 minute visit. She is also very understanding and accommodating when I need him walked longer (30 minutes) or at a different time of day. In order to not be charged for a cancelled visit, you need to provide at least 24 hours notice, which is sometimes impossible because, hey, life happens. I understand they have a schedule to work around, but I wish there were 1 or 2 "freebies" for cancelling with less than 24 hours notice (or at least only charge half for 12 hours notice). That being said, I know my dog is in great hands while I am at work, which is extremely comforting. I would recommend Wagabout to anyone who is looking for a dog walker in Bethesda or surrounding areas!

I have used Wagabout for over four years, and I have been consistently satisfied with their work…read more AJ is a good communicator and loves dogs. His walkers are reliable, friendly, and love dogs too. I have no complaints or areas for improvement. I continue to be a satisfied Wagabout customer.