Update: I've been using AuPurr for nearly a decade now, and they are a godsend. Sondi is still able…read moreto fit my cats in when we have a last minute trip (even over the holidays), and her rates are very reasonable. I know that when I'm away from home, my cats are well taken care of. I've had a number of cat sitters over the years, and all have been excellent (minus one I had early on, who I wasn't sure actually came to the home and never sent pictures when I asked). I suspect that some of the bad reviews are for pet sitters, like the one mentioned above, that are now long gone. Still, you can meet with the sitter ahead of time, and I'd assume you could ask for a new sitter if you don't fully and completely trust the one assigned to you. If you need a pet sitter you can fully and completely trust, I'm particularly happy with my current sitter Sam(antha) -- who I've been using 5-10 times a year for the past four or so years. Samantha loves cats, and treats my cats like her own while I'm gone. When I check in on the cat camera, I'll find her playing with my young cat while simultaneously petting my older cat in just the way she likes. Additionally, Samantha reliably makes sure my older cat takes all her medicine. And she cleans up the older cat's messes (sigh) without complaint so that I don't come home to a home covered in cat poop. Plus, she always sends me pictures and updates, so that I don't have to worry when I'm gone. To boot, she's just an incredibly kind person. She's even checked in on me and the cats when there is bad weather, or something else going on in my neck of the woods. Whenever I have friends looking for a cat sitter, I always recommend AuPurr. They know, and love cats, and for that reason, I know that I can trust them with the lights of my life.

They have arranged cat care for us for nearly 10 years. Sondi always steps up and makes it happen…read more I have had two regular sitters, and I have always gotten reports daily from my sitter.

I have been using Walking Wetnoses for a few months now and I cannot say enough about their…read moreservices. Tina and Brian have both been incredibly caring and informative in their visits with my dog. I used to take him to the kennel religiously, however wasn't able to get him in one time and utilized Walking Wetnoses to substitute. We haven't looked back since! My dog is happier and I have complete peace of mind knowing how flexible and available they are. Amazing service and an incredible business owner. Thanks Tina!!

Tina is so wonderful to work with. She replies to emails quickly and accommodates our needs! Our…read morepet sitter, Heather is so nice and our dogs love her! I highly recommend this business!

Very good. My dog gets so excited when we get there. He loves it. I never worry when I'm boarding…read morehim.

We love Dr. Wong and Sarah and all of their staff. Our Maine coon kitten has been getting care…read morethere for several months and we couldn't be more happy. they are compassionate and incredibly knowledgeable and we feel so good trusting the care of our kitty in their capable hands.

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.

Golie is the best!…read more My husband and I recently moved to the area. Having no trusted friends or relatives nearby, we were a little apprehensive about leaving our senior cat, Raven, with a pet sitter. However, once I met Golie, I knew that Raven was in great hands and my worry was gone. Golie far surpassed our expectations - and that is saying a lot! My husband and I are difficult to impress when it comes to our cat because we worry about her so much. Golie came prepared to our consultation meeting with all the right questions to ask and took notes the entire time. I had prepared a list of things to tell her, but didn't even need the list because she knew exactly what to ask! I knew that Raven would be in great hands. Thank you, Golie!

I met Golie while she was walking a dog in my former neighborhood. Based on the 10 minutes I spent…read morewith her I knew that she would be my dog sitter. I only had to sell my condo, find a house with a yard & adopt two dogs from the Humane Society. In the meantime, I ran into the owner of the dog she was walking & he gave her glowing reviews & her contact info. After I moved, I adopted my dogs & was ready to go on my pre--arranged vacation. I contacted Golie who did a home visit to meet my two pooches. Her professionalism & motivation was evident from the start. When I explained that Chico had to take several meds for his heart, she didn't flinch. I told her that Jesse had peed all over the doctors office when he was supposed to be providing moral support for Chico. She laughed & said "there are different forms of moral support." She is able to turn every instance into a positive even when I make fun of my dogs. They immediately loved her & I felt so confident to leave them in her very capable hands. I went overseas & Golie sent daily updates with pictures of their progress. They were hooked on the attention, love & care that she provided. When I returned she stopped by my house to pick up something & they sat at her feet while I stood on the opposite side of the kitchen. When I remarked on how attached they were next to her, she responded that she was there temporarily. She has taken care of very special needs pets without hesitation. When she tells me what she has to do with some I am astonished. She says "it's my job." Without hesitation I would recommend Golie to anyone who needs a dog sitter. Woof--woof

I met with Richard and he was very nice and the business seems to be very organized and courteous…read more I ended up going with a different company but it wasn't because I didn't like this company, I just felt like I vibbed better with the other company. Lucky dog was very nice when I told them! Based on first interactions I would recommend this business!

I needed a dog walker for my 3 girls, while I recovered from foot surgery. Luck Dog Vienna to the…read morerescue! Beth responded quickly to my request and made the arrangements for Richard to meet the dogs, learn their habits, and set up the daily schedule. He started right away! He arrived promptly every day, messaged before entering the home, and communicated throughout the walking session. He was terrific and the dogs are going to miss him! I will contact them again if I ever have the need!

We highly recommend Lucky Dog for dog walking services. We have been using their services for about…read morea year and a half for out Mountain Feist, Sweet Pea, who is 13 years old. Their service is exceptional and their staff really dedicated to making this the best experience for her and for us. They are flexible and go the extra mile to accommodate our schedules. Sweet Pea gets so excited when it's time for the walker to arrive because they treat her so well and make her feel special. We couldn't be more pleased with this service and think you will be too.

From the owner: Lucky Dog Dunn Loring is a locally owned pet sitting & dog walking service serving Dunn Loring and…read moresurrounding areas of NoVA. We are fully licensed & insured and dedicated to providing the gold standard of pet sitting & dog walking for you and your furry friend(s)!

I have used Cat Sitting by Susan for almost a year now and they are wonderful. We've had the same…read moregreat sitter Ranock each time and my two senior kitties love her (and she loves them). I'm so thankful we found them.

We've used Cat Sitting by Susan LLC several times now to care for our cat Bruce, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the service. Dagmar has been our sitter each time, and she is fantastic -- reliable, thoughtful, and clearly a true cat lover. We always receive detailed updates after each visit, along with plenty of photos and videos that show Bruce being loved and well cared for. It's obvious that Dagmar takes the time to connect with him, and we genuinely feel at ease knowing he's in such good hands. The communication is excellent, and we never have to worry while we're away. Dagmar is consistent, dependable, and goes above and beyond to make sure Bruce is not just looked after, but truly happy and comfortable. We're so grateful to have found a service that treats our cat like family. Highly recommended!

Natassia from Mickey & Friends took excellent care of my cat, Lulu, on multiple occasions while I…read morewas out of town. I greatly appreciated her daily updates and photos, which showed me that Lulu was thriving in my absence. I highly recommend Mickey & Friends for all pet parents and would definitely hire Natassia anytime to take care of my cat!

Natasha walks my 8 month old puppy Maya & I have to say Maya loves her. She is very patient, gentle…read moreand kind with her being a puppy. She helped maya learn to walk with a lead on so she doesn't pull on our walks. I would recommend her 100%.

We LOVE our specific cat sitter, Amy. She's dependable, communicative, a cat lover, just overall…read moreperfect. She sends me pictures and a daily note that just gives me a comfort level when I'm away from my fur babies that allows me to relax and enjoy wherever I am. And being part of All Friends, it ensures a back-up if anything would ever prevent Amy from coming. It is expensive, but there's nothing like that level of comfort.

Amazing care! We've used AFPC since 2016 and always had amazing experience, we totally trust them…read moreto walk our dog, and pet sit when out of town. Highly recommend! My family has been longtime fans of AFPC, and have received great care for our pup (Kai) and cat (Hoku). WE've really appreciated the safe, reliable services including daily dog walking, pet sitting, and pet transport as well - since 2016! 5 stars, highly recommend. Our pets love their sitters/walkers and we do too!