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.

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 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!

staff are very kind but they are sloppy and not careful when it comes to feeding. My dog has been…read moreboarded there 3 times. the last 2 times they did not feed her what I requested and furnished to them

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

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 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)!

We love Kim and our walkers, but more importantly our fur babies love them! I have a high…read moremaintenance Chihuahua and a frisky husky - both boys love getting their midday walks while we are at work. My chihuahua doesn't warm up to many people, and after having a negative experience with Fairfax Pet Care, I was very cautious when finding a new walking service. Kim has built a relationship with both us and our doggos leaving us to feel confident that they are in good hands. Kim and our walkers have taken the time to get to know our babies and give us daily reports (including photos) of their visit. I highly recommend!

Update: 1/8/20 There has been a recent shift with Kim's…read morecompany, and while some of my original review remains accurate, I want to update it to reflect the current state of things. Kim's still provides a wonderful service - the employees seem to actively care about my dog, and I receive daily email reviews of the walks. Recently, however, prices have increased (they are still within normal limits for dog walking in this area, but no longer the great deal they once were.) There has also been a fairly substantial shift in attitude. Kim's is no longer accommodating to changes in schedule, and the warm, friendly tone I'd come to expect in communication with Kim herself has disappeared. I still absolutely trust Kim and her staff to care for my dog, and plan to continue using their service, as my dog truly likes the people who walk him. I am sad to have to update my glowing review, but with the recent changes, they are not what they once were. Original Review: Kim's has been walking my dog for two years now. Their rates are incredibly reasonable. Kim herself is wonderful, and made time to come see me 'off hours' to meet me and my dog - she was also the only dogwalker I could find in the area who was willing to work with an at times aggressive dog (every other company I contacted immediately said 'no, we don't do that.') My dog, who is very shy and scared around new people, took to her immediately, and was loving on her within about ten minutes. At first, she walked him exclusively, since he did so well with her. I was nervous when she asked if she could try him with someone else, but it went very well. I think there are three different people who walk him now, and he's never had an incident with any of them. She is thoughtful and accommodating - I'm a teacher and she is very understanding when I need to reschedule or cancel last minute due to sick days or snow days. The people she hires are high-quality and I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their care (I've had very negative experiences with boarding other animals with other conpanies before, but I never worry when he's with Kim.) I really can't recommend them enough - they will look after your pet as though s/he is their own, they are professional and responsible, and leaving my dog in Kim's gives me such peace of mind.

A pattern of gross negligence and fraudulent billing practices!! Incompetent staff sends wrong…read moreestimates and than claims I opened wrong file and even lied on phone and stated they were management. No remorse for 3 different estimates for same procedures just excuses, Would avoid them at all costs and canceled my dogs surgery and wish I could give NO star at all!

The Vet seemed very well informed and was expressive in sharing her knowledge with us. we'll know…read morewithin a few days whether our cat is improving from her medicines or not.

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!

100% Caring about my baby. Treats him as their own. I have…read moreinstalled cameras throughout my entire home and all have shown so much fun and Love I watch them over & over. Highly recommended.

Great service from start to finish. We spoke with Andy upon our initial request and within two days…read morea provider contacted us to set up our free 30 minute consultation. Michelle was our provider for the 10 days of vacation and she was awesome! She took photos and gave us a brief description daily on how our two cats were. I would highly recommend it's a great option for out of town visits short or long!