The staff is amazing! They know our babies and they know how to take care of them. It's obvious…read morefrom the way they interact with them when we're there and the way our babies act with us when we picked them up that they have had nothing but the best care and the best interactions with staff and the other fur babies. We used to be concerned, going out of town and leaving our children, no more. We truck the staff at The Ruff House. They're amazing!

I had an amazing experience at The Ruff House in Fredericksburg, Va. while I was away at a…read moreconference in Las Vegas, my beloved dog Zena who has bladder cancer, began spotting blood in her urine. The compassionate and attentive team at Ruff House didn't hesitate to take action. They collected a urine specimen and delivered it to her veterinarian for testing, going above and beyond to ensure she received the care she needed. Knowing Zena was in such capable and loving hands gave me so much peace mind while I was away. The staff truly treated her like family and for that, I am beyond grateful. Thank you to the entire Ruff House family for your love, compassion and exceptional care for my sweet girl Zena. Your kindness means the world to us!

Recently used this business and I can't say enough great things about them…read more Not only did they not take care of my pets but watered my plants, made sure there were no pet accidents- offered to check mail .... And so much more. Received a daily log of activity with pictures of my pets; via their app. Highly recommend as their service and the price cannot be beat. My pets were able to stay at home and not be stressed by going to a boarding place and being in a cage/ kennel. Lisa has pet services done right and Lauren was great- she even got my shy pet to come to her! Absolutely wonderful services highly recommend.

From the owner: Critter Sitter of VA is the largest professional pet sitting and dog walking company in the…read moreFredericksburg region, serving Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George County since 2016. We are Fear Free Certified, Certified Professional Pet Sitters (CPPS), fully licensed, bonded, and insured -- credentials no other local pet sitter can match. We proudly serve all households in our four-county area and specialize in multi-pet households, senior and special needs pets, and medication administration. We are also the trusted choice for military families, government professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, and high-security clearance homes throughout the Quantico and Dahlgren corridors. Our W-2 employees -- never independent contractors -- mean consistent, accountable care with a backup sitter always available. Every visit includes GPS tracking, photo updates, and a written report. We provide pet sitting, dog walking, cat sitting, and home and property checks across all four counties.

We have two small dogs and they do such a great job of taking care of them!. All Fur Grooming…read morereally offers a lot or wonderful services. If your pet deserves the best (and they do), bring them here and they will take of them like they are thier own pets.

Every time I have taken my pup for a haircut with Jada, he looks 100% better coming back. I…read morerecommend this

Emma B. that worked there is amazing! The place could use some donations of crates so the dogs…read morearen't boxed in by other crates. And the new owner has really changed the place, but not in a good way. They are losing all of their good staff due to poor management styles and unprofessionalism. Rooms are obviously overpacked and i wouldn't say it's the best conditions for dogs to be in. Don't support this place with the new owners ‍

In response to our post, the manager, Shaun Wilson contacted us. He was gracious and listened to…read morewhat we had to say. He agreed to reimburse our vet expenses and the cost of day care for the day our dog was attacked. We greatly appreciate how Shaun has handled the matter. We still recommend documenting the condition of your dog entering and leaving Dogtopia of Fredericksburg, but should there be an issue, contact Shaun and the matter will be resolved.

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Calypso Kennels!…read more Fester had never stayed at a kennel before -- he has always stayed with family or friends because he is very particular about who he is comfortable coming into contact with and has quite a bit of anxiety. We were SO relieved when we found Calypso and learned that they offer no-contact boarding. Knowing there was an option that would keep both Fester and the staff safe while still making sure he was well cared for gave us so much peace of mind, especially since we were going to be out of the country for an extended trip. We were told that by about day four, Fester had warmed up and settled into his routine, and that he was on his best behavior throughout his stay! When we picked him up, he was happy, healthy, and clearly had been very well taken care of. We also want to give a huge thank you to every member of the staff who helped care for him. Fester is getting older and requires quite a bit of medication on a daily basis, so we know his care was not exactly simple. Knowing that everyone took the time to follow his routine, give him his medications, respect his boundaries, and keep our guy comfortable while we were thousands of miles away means more to us than we can say. Before this trip, the thought of boarding Fester was honestly something we worried about. Now, having a place we know can safely and successfully care for him gives us such a sense of relief for future trips. Thank you to everyone at Calypso Kennels for taking such good care of our guy. We are incredibly grateful!

The staff are all really hospitable and my Sophie the cat doesn't mind going now and again. Your…read morebabies will get pampered for an extra fee. Over all I like Calypso Kennels. They even open on Sundays. You just need to get your babies by 8 pm They open only a few hours on D

We reserved Silverbrook Kennels for our boarding choice while going on vacation for a few days. The…read moreentire process was easy and the staff are all very friendly. I originally called and wanted to walk the facility to see what the kennel looked like to ensure I was comfortable with boarding my pups there. The facility appeared to be clean and up kept. We were not allowed to see the inside of the facilities but the staff were accommodating in sending us pictures so we could see. During my pups stay, we did not receive any phone calls or updates so we assumed they were happy and healthy. I would say that would be the only thing if we would receive updates via text or email that would have made me feel more assured but overall we were really happy with the process. Our dogs returned to us happy and didn't seem stressed whatsoever. We would definitely bring them back again. Thank you!!!

My two Dogs Maverick and Iceman love it here. They get so excited as soon as we turn on Red Fox Ln…read more It's hilarious!

We loved having Kat come over for every vacation we took for 3 or 4 years! She took great care of…read moreour 2 cats and one fish. She took pictures of each animal every time she came over. She even agreed to continue to sit for us when we moved to Spotsylvania. Then out of the blue she ghosted us for no discernible reason... no explanation. My husband texted her and she never replied, and we haven't heard for her for about 6 months.

Kat is by far the best pet sitter I have come in contact with. My German Shepherd loves her and…read moregets so excited to see her. Kat is friendly, good with animals, trusted, and dependable.

Our sweet Holly is looked after very Well! She's always…read morehappy to be picked up, but she enjoys her vacation there when we travel. Friendly staff, always seem to be available at last minute, facilitate clean and well kept, and grooming services available for an extra fee. AND a Veterans and First Responders discount offered! WIN WIN WIN!

After posting my reviews, I received a phone call from one of the trainers apologizing for not…read moreresponding to my inquiry. She was very kind and explained a mix up regarding emails with the owner. No big deal; these things happen. I appreciated her apology. She did inform me that they do not train in the kind of scent work I am looking for, and she sadly doesn't know anyone near my location who does. My only suggestion would be for the owner, since they are the ones who receive the emails. It might be best to respond to the customer in an email and state something to the effect of, "Colonial K9 has received your request and we will be forwarding your message to the respective trainer. Please let us know if a trainer has not gotten in contact with you in the next 48/72 hours." This way the customer knows their email has been seen and read. Otherwise, the customer feels their request wasn't taken seriously. Additionally, a reminder message or task could be created within the Microsoft 360 platform and be sent to the trainers. Just some ideas to help the customers and trainer so a customer isn't lost due to mistakes. Thank you again for the apology. It is appreciated. I have bumped my review up from two stars to fours stars. **Original Review** ***I have not used their services***This is only a review based on communication, or lack thereof*** On 08MAY2024, I called Colonial K9 to inquire about dog training; specifically scent work. I have been looking for a solid trainer since moving here. It has not been easy finding a reputable trainer. During the phone call, I was told to send an email because emails go straight to the owner. The owner will review the email and either respond personally, or the owner will send the email to the respective trainer. I thanked the person who I spoke with and promptly sent an email detailing my dog training needs. By 15MAY2024, I still hadn't received a response from Colonial K9. As a result, I sent another email and stated; "I am following up from my attached email as I have not received a response. If you are unable to help us, it's understandable. I would appreciate it if you could give us a referral on a trainer who can help." As of today, 24MAY2024, I have yet to receive a response. I am not sure where the disconnect is. All I want to do is find a solid trainer to continue with scent work training. I guess Colonial K9 isn't interested in assisting. Copy that!

Amazing is all I can think of after boarding my 2 dogs here. The owner was so nice and flexible i…read more100% recommend coming here. Our flight got canceled last min and she was so understanding and stayed in touch the whole time. I will bring my dogs back for sure. The place is so clean and open for the dogs to enough space to play. They had so much fun and i didnt have to worry at all.

From the owner: Applewood Boarding Kennels is a small family owned dog daycare that takes pride in providing clean…read moreday and night dog boarding with 18 climate controlled boarding rooms, all day access to outdoor runs, fenced in yard for outdoor play; all in a quiet country setting for your pets. Located just 15 minutes south of Culpeper, then only 3 miles off route 29 James Madison Hwy on Leon Rd to Waylands Mill Rd. Call today to learn more about our dog kennels and services!

We have just finished up our first weekend away, using Chris to watch our 3 dogs. You can check my…read moreother reviews to see what I judge any sort of animal service on. Needless to say, Chris is as good as they come. Loved the online system, and the emails. Dogs seemed very content. We have a pack of 3 that can be a handful, and I immediately felt at ease with Chris and confident that he would follow our routine. As he reiterated, "if it's not broken, don't fix it". We don't like to leave our dogs, but being dual active-duty means sometimes we will. I was able to enjoy a great visit with my husband, knowing my dogs were taken care of.

We are very cautious about who we allow to take care of our pets - and especially who we allow into…read moreour home. Once we used Critter Capers, we will never use anyone else. Chris did a fantastic job - checked in and out - sent us emails and pictures - collected mail - and much more. Chris is a professional at this and has a top notch business. I like the fact that Chris and ONLY Chris does the visits; therefore, you know who to expect at the house. The best thing, he takes care of all varieties (cats, dogs, reptiles, birds, fish, etc) and he has Vet Knowledge. Thanks Chris!!!