Very disappointing experience. Despite clearly explaining the haircut and providing photos, my dog was given a different cut. Booked over a week and a half in advance with a specific groomer to avoid this exact issue, but was told the morning of my appointment that she was overbooked. This reflects poor organization and a lack of careful listening to customer instructions. When a customer plans ahead and communicates clearly, there should be greater consistency and attention to detail. I hope the business improves its scheduling practices and how it handles client requests moving forward. read more

We have taken all of our dogs over the years to For Pets' Sake in Alexandria, Virginia. Alan has been our guy. Two weeks ago, our Max died. His younger sister has been adjusting or we thought she was until yesterday. We stopped to take Maggie to be with our groomer, Alan. Maggie started crying and scream barking. We had to have Melissa help us physically get Maggie inside. Alan greeted us. We sadly left her. Alan said she did well after we left. Later, we picked her up with a treat. Today, I called Melissa and asked if Maggie and I could pop in for a positive treat. We arrived. Maggie saw the special treat and we walked into the business with ease and a smile. Melissa greeted Maggie with a treat and kindness. Maggie trotted back to the car with success, pride, and happiness. Thank you, Melissa for your extra kindness yesterday to our scared girl. Thank you, today for allowing me to stop by to reinforce goodness. read more

I think that they are the best. They groom and take care of my sweet Maltese, Wilkes, as though he was their own dog. They are patient and thorough with removing mats, trimming his nails etc. and he is returned to me looking like a million bucks. I wouldn't dream of going to any other groomer. Susan read more

1. My doggie (Shih Tzu) has 2 cuts inside each ear, which I noticed once at home. 2. Uneven, bad haircut. I sent 3 pics of what I wanted. Writing after a couple of days because I was very upset the day it happened. The groomer, Ms. Lux was very polite but she obviously lacks skills. I stood 20 min next as she tried to even out his hair and kept asking me what to do. I paid $85 and don't expect to explain something I don't know how to do it. If she kept cutting he would of been bold. I had to return to work as I picked him up during my lunch. I couldn't stay any longer and the haircut was beyond being able to be fixed. The owner was there and I wished she called me after I expressed my disappointment. I tried to call to tell her about the cuts, but was told she won't be there for several days. As a new customer, they should of tried to at least pretend and put me with someone more skilled the first time. I hope they read this and call me. My doggie is my baby and I don't want others hurt. acknowledgment by the establishment would shows empathy and professionalism. Thanks but no thanks for Pet's Sake! read more

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Luna did a great job with my golden doodle! They did exactly what I asked for. He has never been softer. Love that they didn't crate him also read more

For Pets’ Sake - Pet Groomers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Jolie (my standard poodle puppy) has had two wonderful cuts from Hazel! The first cut was at 5 months and she gave her a teddy bear clip which looked great. The second cut was at 6.5 months and she gave her a Miami clip for the summer, which also looked great! Jolie gets excited to see Hazel, so that is a good thing. She's very good with handling puppies who are just getting used to having their faces, ears, and feet handled. I highly recommend Hazel! The first time I took Jolie to get groomed here another gal did her and charged $75 for just a shampoo! She said my then 3-month old puppy was too stressed out to get clean feet, ears plucked, and clean face. That was disappointing since I could've saved $75 and given her a bath on my own. I'm glad a neighbor friend recommended Hazel since she'd done a great job on her standard poodle. Hazel is amazing!! read more

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Please do not take your yorkie here. I asked for a yorkie face and this is the dog they returned to me. Her haircut is jagged as if they used the dullest scissors they owned. I cannot wait for this terrible cut to grow out. $80 wasted. read more

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Warning!!! Do not bring your animals here for grooming, Lee she will take your money and not bath your animals.and lie and she did, your animal will still have dander and dandruff and dirt. She will use a baby wipe like you don't know your animal has not been bathed. I was suspicious about this for a long time until one day I came in and she had the nerve and audacity to do it in my face and think she was still supposed to get the full pay. their private contractors in there so it's nobody to check them and make sure they do what they're supposed to do very unprofessional setting. Lee does not have protective gloves when she's dealing with animals she's very unprofessional and unprepared animals are crying suspiciously I do not trust her any father than I can throw her, she has cut and damaged my animals on many occasions as well, and didn't even tell me I had to confront her to get the truth, I will definitely be reporting them, so consider yourself warned before you bring your animals to this establishment. Also, they constantly change their prices 90 going north,Very Dishonest Place. read more

I have been going to For Pet's Sake for 15 years. Now under new ownership and the price for my cockapoo who is all of 12 pounds has gone from $60 in March, up to $120 in August with no notice. I took my dog in today just to get her head trimmed which used to be a complementary and I would tip the groomer, now it is $25 for a :3 cut. There is a new owner so get ready for substantial price increases. read more

Walked in and they took my cat right away! It was his first time at a groomer and he was terrified to say the least but they allowed us to come in the back with him while he got his cut and let us hold him and pet him while he was groomed. He did great and hasn't stopped purring since his haircut. read more

For Pets’ Sake - Pet Groomers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Kate is back grooming at For Pet's Sake! she is an absolutely fantastic groomer who loves challenges like grooming cats and dogs with lots of hair like golden retrievers. cannot recommend her highly enough. For Pet's Sake is located in the Fairlington Shopping strip on Quaker Lane in Alexandria. Try Kate. she loves what she does. You won't be disappointed and the pets love her. read more

I was in a pinch because my usual groomer was booked up until February and my Doodle needed a full bath and cut ASAP. So a fellow dog owner that we met at the dog park recommended Lee at For Pets' Sake. Overall she did a wonderful job, and my Doodle looks fabulous. The staff was very helpful, kind, and quick to answer questions. They are a bit pricey but honestly it's all about the size, breed, and what your need is that will ultimately determine the cost. It's nice to know that I can now have a back up groomer when my go-to person is too booked up. I highly recommend Lee and this shop. read more

For Pets’ Sake - Fully groomed Goldendoodle by Lee. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They follow instructions and take good care of my Bichapoo puppy. Very pleased with how they demonstrate a real interest in his wellness. He has some separation anxiety but they know how to make him comfortable. Hazel does a great job maintaining that soft Teddy Bear look! read more

For Pets’ Sake - Riley after grooming. Teddy Bear soft as mink! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Awesome staff and very clean facility. Celma does an amazing job of grooming our Standard Poodle, Piper. read more

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We been going here for nearly 9 years even after moving to Sterling! It takes me about 45 minutes each way. I wouldn't want to change since they are so comfortable and well taken care by Lee. read more

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I bring my fur baby here every two to three weeks to get his nails clipped per recommendation by family friends. They are nice and quick and always appear mindful and gentle with my kitten. He's usually a nervous wreck, but he is as calm as he can be with outside people. Thank you to the ladies for the recommendation of the calming music on the ride back home :) read more

I don't recommend going here - we felt super misled. My husband and I wanted to try a different groomer since ours was booked months out and pretty expensive. We called For Pets' Sake and they were available that same week (we now know why...) and quoted me $90 for my goldendoodle. That's a lot less than we usually pay so we booked it. The environment was chaotic with phones ringing, lots of employees talking and of course dogs barking but that last one can be expected. At the beginning of the appointment, they asked what kind of haircut I wanted. I showed a photo and emphasized not to cut the tail or her ears since they really didn't need it and we like it long. We dropped her off at 9 AM and she was ready at 2:30 PM (much longer than any other place I've been). They cut her ears short, cut her tail short and charged me $110 (before tip). We are so disappointed. This is by far the worst haircut she's gotten and we feel entirely misled. LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE! read more

I've been bringing my Yorker here for a little over year and I've never had any complaints. The groom is quick, clean and the customer service is top notch. I highly recommend if you're in the NOVA area! read more

My dog is very nervous and they always make sure to get her in and out as fast as possible. She looks great after and comes out happy. read more

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Believe me, 2 stars is generous. I booked an appointment for a Saturday at 8:30, with a young girl who was either very new or clearly not a receptionist. Every question was answered with an "uhmmm, hold on, let me find out". My last question was "can you give me an estimate of the price?" Uhmmm, how much does your dog weigh? He's a Goldendoodle puppy approximately 50lbs. She said $65 to $85.00, after again asking "someone". My husband and I go to drop him off and Alex tells us Russo is not on the calendar but not to worry there was a groomer available. I don't know if they don't like doodles, although several folks in Fairlington take theirs there and recommended them to me. We go to pick Russo up and the girl tells us it's 120.00! For what, I ask!!! The lady that groomed him said that's the price for doodles and waited for the tip and walked away. This was such a terrible job of grooming, I could've done it myself with scissors. I called the owner 4 times in a week and was told she would get back to me. That was 3 weeks ago. Still haven't heard from her. read more

Stopped in to get my dog's nails trimmed on Saturday. The groomer was a totally experienced pro - clipped, dremeled, and pad fur trimmed - all for $20! Super friendly staff - just a real delight - I'll be back for regular visits! read more

I have been using For Pets Sake for over 25 years. Looking at some of the poor reviews makes me appalled! Jackie the owner is not only an animal rescuer but she has given her services for free at the Animal Shelter in Alexandria to the incoming animals that were badly in need of a grooming to help make them feel better and become more adoptable! I have had Yorkie all my life along with other dog breeds and cats. Jackie has groomed all of them. If Jackie was unavailable I used the other groomers and they all did a stellar job. But back to the Yorkie breed! They are prone to have luxating patellas. That is where the knee cap goes in and out. No groomer can cause that to happen! Yorkies cannot even get Pet Insurance to cover it! They are that prone! Some of these reviews are just plain hateful, I have to wonder how these people can sleep at night!!! read more

Hazel groomed our feisty one-year old Cavalier and did an excellent job. His ears were jagged and unbalanced after a prior grooming experience and now look perfect. She listened to my requests for what to trim and parts to leave alone. We are relieved to finally find a groomer who can work our pup! The greeting was a bit frenzied, but a new employee was learning the ropes. Still, the entire experience was positive and the dogs seemed happy too. read more

Took my shi zhu. Last minute to fix a bad alter or by another groomer. Very nice and accommodating. The dog looks good and ready for the summer. read more

I'll make this brief because there is no need to belabor the point: Their groomer took a dime-sized chunk out of my dog's snout. I didn't notice it right away when I picked him up, and the groomer didn't call it to my attention. I called the manager and she was BEYOND belligerent, accused me of wanting a free haircut, and said flat-out they had no duty to tell me they'd injured my dog. The wound got infected because I didn't treat it immediately, and it oozed for days. Be afraid. Be very afraid. read more

This is a tentative first review - I'm new to the area and, noticing the "Hill's" sign in the window, stopped in to see if they carried Science Diet Large Breed for my big little guy. Initial observation was that it was the calmest grooming facility I had ever seen: there were three groomers working on three dogs, and none of the animals were making a peep as they stood calmly while receiving services. I don't have the type of dog that needs grooming, but I would imagine that it takes a pretty skilled groomer to get a dog that relaxed while clippers are buzzing, dryers running, etc. - and the two spaniels who came in for their appointment while I was there seemed super happy to see their scheduled groomer. Anyway, I inquired about the Large Breed variety kibble when I didn't see it on the shelf, and a gentleman who I believe was the owner gave me his card and said that if he didn't get any with his weekly shipment, but it was something I'd need regularly, to just give him a call and he'd add it to his order. If he can beat the regular PetSmart price for the food (I haven't called back yet), he has just won a loyal new customer - it's nice to have that kind of customer service in the neighborhood. Will update this review once I hear back on pricing/ordering, but initial impression is a good one. read more

I am not usually one to write reviews, however I very strongly believe that this is not a place that will take care of your animal. I had never been to this place, however after looking at the five-star reviews from Google I decided to give it a try. (Some of the reviews on Yelp tell a more accurate story and I should have looked here first). My dog went in, perfectly healthy and energetic, however when she returned, her eyes were bleeding and she could barely walk or even stand. We asked the staff member if anything had happened and he said there were no incidents, but there was clearly something wrong with our dog so we took her into the vet and had her examined. The vet told us she was either strangled or there was blunt force trauma to her head. We went back to the groomers the next day and the employee finally confessed that something had happened. Due to his negligence, our dog had fallen off the table and was hanging from her neck for a long enough time that the blood vessels in both of her eyes popped. I will add that my dog is NOT squirmy, she sits still and is very well-behaved. I am thankful that our dog will recover, but I would NEVER trust this place to take care of my animal, and I do not recommend that you do either. read more

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I moved recently here and was so happy to find pet grooming shop next to my place. I called to get appointment for several time but no one answered my calls, after two weeks I went here for the first time but the receptionist was so rude treated me so bad with unprofessional words and attitude. Don't waste your time going to this place. My friend recommended a very welcoming place that make you feel secure about your lovely pets. read more

Stay away. Took our cat here 4 times. The last time I was there I saw a notation on our cat's folder that read "be careful, last time ran out of the back door and Into the parking lot." What! No one ever told be about this incident. Would never trust them again. To make matters worse, they didn't even do a good job grooming our cat. read more

I drop by anytime with my cat and they cut her nails on the spot and do a great job. $15. Right by my home, so super convenient. My cat won't let me cut her nails. They are always fast, friendly and professional. read more

I moved to Alexandria a year ago and tried a few different groomers. But I have to say that LEE at For Pet's Sake is the best ! She listens to what I want for my poodle mix Bella, and does what I ask. Bella is always happy to come home at the end of grooming, but the environment here is pleasant and you can tell that employees there are truly pet lovers. I will never go any where else ! read more

I have been bringing my Maltese to For Pet's Sake for almost a year and Han is my dog Cosmo's groomer, she is absolutely amazing! She consistently grooms him exactly like I want and she is patient and very gentle with small pet's. I highly recommend this groomer in Alexandria. read more

For Pets’ Sake - Cosmo - Pet Groomers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I went in because I needed a martingale collar for my easily-excited dog. We ran there, and they gave him a bowl of water while I picked out what I needed. They had the color (camouflage) and size (fat neck / meathead) I needed. The guy working even held my dog's leash while I adjusted the collar so I could make sure it was the right size for him. Meanwhile, my dog splashed the water all over the floor. The other worker laughed and grabbed a towel. I left happy. I feel like they tolerated his sniffing and curiosity really well. They also recommended another collar if this one doesn't get his pulling under control. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I went to this place for a year thinking there weren't better options in the area. My dog would be there all day and come back distraught. Once I got my dog back and her cornea was scratched and had to get medicated eye drops from the vet. The final straw was when I was picking up my dog and she saw me and got excited. The groomer at the front table (who I learned was the owner) told the receptionist to "shut that dog up, it's upsetting my beagles." What's upsetting is the behavior of the staff at this place. read more

Our favorite groomer. Very friendly and polite staff. They are great with our fur babies and always easy to work with. Owner is often on premises as well. read more

For Pets’ Sake - Pet Groomers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've used this shop through several decades and a number of animal companions. I've always been extremely pleased with the accommodating staff and excellent groomers. A special call-out to Alan, who's worked at For Pet's Sake for as long as I've been a loyal customer. Alan's wonderful with both animals and the people they love, and he does outstanding work. read more

They did an amazing job with my mom's pomeranian and yorkie! We didn't make an appointment ahead of time but luckily was still able to get a spot for my two furry babies.. for two, I was charged $130 & I think it was worth it. read more

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While I lived in Alexandria, for a few years, we used For Pet's Sake on our dog. He always enjoyed being there, not necessarily going but once he was there he was fine. We used Lee she was great with him. I did discover early on that if you didn't request ASAP for pickup my dog would be there all day, as an older dog, he doesn't do well after a few hours. read more

I have been taking my dog here for a year and I could not be happier. She is a rescue and is practically scared of everything from loud noises to strange people and places. Ms. Rosie grooms her and is super gentle and understanding and does an excellent job. She takes her time and never rushes my frightened pooch out of there. My dog gets a hand scissor short cut for around $75, which to me is cheap considering my other dog gets groomed for $100+ at another location. Appointments are key, specially around the holidays when everyone wants their pets clean. Weekdays are usually less packed then Saturdays. read more

This is nothing against the groomer (Lee) as she was great and always cut my yorkie well. This review is related to very poor management after 2 times I have been there. Yesterday when I dropped off my yorkie at 9 am I told them I needed him at the absolute latest 3 pm. I was promised by the lady at the front desk and groomer that would no issue and "they never take that long". Around 2:30 I still had not heard from them so I gave them a call to be told my dog hadn't been started yet and it would be 3:15 which of course I was not pleased about and they changed course and said they will get him done by 3. I show up a few min after 3 to find my dog still on the table and not yet completed. I asked to speak to the owner who never apologized, said they were busy and had a backlog from the holiday. After I asked for a discount for the inconvenience I was given $5 off. If the owner had cared at all about my concerns I would give this place another shot as I like the groomer but alas I will have to find a new place to go. Please learn how many dogs you can manage in a day and re-examine how you schedule dogs so they aren't there 7+ hours. read more