Excellent service and price, very trustworthy. Laura took great care of our cats while we were…read moregone. Changed cat's litter, fed them and brought in our mail each day while we were away. The cats loved her and we will definitely be using her services again.

I used AuPurr for years and was very happy with them, but the business is just not working any…read morelonger. I asked for my keys back and it's been a month now and they aren't able to locate them. How could anyone cat sit for me, if they can't find my keys? Now I guess I'll have to pay to get new locks on my doors since I have no idea what happened to my keys. They also have my security system fob and that's missing as well. Thankfully all I need to do with it is change the code which I've done, but the fob is expensive and will have to be replaced. I strongly advise anyone considering this service to look elsewhere. If they can't find your keys, your cats are doomed.

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 said goodbye to my 16-year-old cat at the end of December, but it took some time before I was…read moreready to open my home to another kitty or even pair of kitties. We saw adorable five-month-old sisters on Petfinder, filled out an application, and King Street Cats got in touch quickly. We set up a time that worked for the foster family, went out to Alexandria, and waited in a small closet-like room for them to arrive. I think it's wise for shelters to have a place where you can interact with cats you're interested in. While we were there, they put two other kitties in the room with us, but they weren't interested in us. The two girls we were interested in, Jacintha (whom we renamed Lilah, which is Hebrew for night) and Zaneta (whom we renamed Harley, after Harley Quinn), were as friendly as the listing indicated, so we decided to go through with the adoption. Since we were already pre-approved, filling out the final paperwork and paying the adoption fee was quick and efficient. If you want to adopt a cat from (or any organization), I recommend filling out an application before going. KSC is an all-volunteer organization with a small shelter in Alexandria. They have set weekend times for seeing cats, or you can set an appointment. They were clearly busy caring for the cats at the shelter, so knowing what sort of cat you're looking for is wise. They also remind you to bring a carrier with you when you go to adopt. I recommend throwing a toy in the carrier to distract the cat during the drive home. The only thing I don't like is that KSC is the primary name on the microchip all cats who leave the shelter have. But the adoption was overall a good experience, and our kittens are very happy in their new home.

I found this organization when I was ready to adopt after the loss of a senior cat, and was mainly…read moredrawn in by being able to go in to meet the cats and by how close it was to my home. The people that work at this location were all wonderful and I greatly enjoyed speaking with them. They deserve endless praise. I put in a general application and followed up to ensure I didn't need to submit anything further, and was informed that I was approved and asked to come in to complete the process. I replied that I was making sure everything was in order and that I had a foster in the home until the end of the week (for sure leaving over the weekend) and would have space after that point. I asked a few follow up questions about a particular couple of cats that I was instructed to ask by the adoption counselors. My egregious mistake was either following up in less than 7 days, or it was that I had dared to foster with another organization. Based on the emails that would follow, it seems that it's unacceptable to contact any other adoption organization or to foster (even though there's no information on fostering through KSC?). So I was approved around March 9 and it's now the beginning of May and I've finally gotten them to say that I am being turned away, with no stated reason, after an initial approval. In the meantime, whomever was emailing me was incredibly rude for the sake of it. I asked for clarification about an ambiguous wording on dogs and was told that this cat's rule on dogs is clearly stated and that she must go home with another specific cat from the shelter. Unfortunately, the adoption counselors had also thought wording was ambiguous and told me to clarify. And they weren't aware of her messing to go home with a specific cat. In fact, they told me she'd been there years and clearly wanted me to take her. Unfortunate that this person would rather keep a cat for years in that tiny place than adopt out. Additionally, there were constant comments that were an obvious attempt to take a moral high ground but didn't make sense as a reply to an email, and it quickly became clear that they were trying to insult me and insinuate that I am not capable of caring for a cat. I inquired about one not yet medically cleared and they made comments about how "expensive" her condition could be. My resident cat was on the same ear drops and the combined household income is far above what is necessary to care for medication. Lol we both work in healthcare. The scrambling to find any reason to deny my application after having approved it was impressive. And unlike some other reviews, it seems that no one was able to dig up any even minimally negative information that could be used to deny my application after the fact. It's unfortunate that poor attitudes kept a cat or two out of a good home. If you read the other negative reviews, know that they're real. I had plenty of pleasant interactions until suddenly they weren't. You'd think I insulted them by contacting other organizations, or that a couple extra emails is actually a burden. They seem to not truly be about the cats at the top level.

The best cat sitting company ever !! They send you videos everyday, they will text you and send…read morephotos of your kitties, they are just amazing. They are true cat people who truly care

Cat Sitting by Susan was a wonderful experience. Chris was warm, friendly & truly cared for our 4…read morecats as if they were her own. I would definitely use Chris again to care for our kitties!

I don't have enough AMAZING things to say about this rescue. Truly I will continue to foster with…read morethem in the future. My relationship with Wolftrap began at college when my sorority would volunteer for their puppy shipment days. It was like a conveyor belt of puppy services one of us would hold a puppy while they got wiped down, flea and tick protection was applied to their coat, and then the vet Dr. Amber Burton would give them their necessary vaccines before they went to their foster homes. Basically this rescue does the Lords work, no exaggeration! They are a nonprofit based out of Vienna Virginia and they bring truck is full of puppies and kittens that they save from kill shelters in Louisiana. In college, I fostered a kitten and now as an adult with my own home I took on fostering two puppy littermates last week!! Christmas and donkey have been such a blessing they are precious angel souls. This rescue makes the process easy. First you go online and you apply to be a Foster, then you are scheduled to have a phone call with a foster team member to ensure you understand the process and responsibility. Based on that you can sign up for available pup shipments! Shipments are usually available on a biweekly basis. The foster period lasts three weeks in which during the time you will take care of them and provide them basic training plenty of love and hopefully find their perfect FUR-ever home and match them up with the best family to suit thier individual personalities. You also go online to fill out adoption forms! I picked up the puppies the day they came in transported them to my home gave them a quick bath since they had just come from the Place That Shall Not Be Named, fed them, provided them with puppy pads and multiple toys that the rescue provided me. They have since been dropped off this morning to get neutered free of cost to the foster or to the family. I chose to take in 2 siblings but you can also chose to just take in 1 pup or kitten. As A foster- my responsibility is to escort these puppies to the meet and greets with potential new owners - the rescue handles the coordination between people who applied online and email me directly phone number so that I can contact them. PLEASE sign up if you are able and love animals and want to make a difference. Often they are in NEED of fosters to be able to continue their good deeds!! Adoption fees are very manageable $525 for a pup?! In summary- fostering has been a pleasure of my life. Thank you WolfTrap for all you do!!!!

They seem to do good work picking foster families and adoption families, but when my family…read moreapproached the final transaction day, they book you for a time you didn't say you could make and then charge you for a reschedule. They don't have their adoption even schedules posted but require you to say yes or no that you can make an adoption event. If you say yes but can't make the one they randomly pick for you without any communication, they charge you.

Don't have a puppy but absolutely love them? Not sure if you have enough time to raise one? Don't…read moreworry! Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation got you! They have volunteer opportunities to walk dogs, take them on dogventures, or host them over night! I had organized a group of 12 volunteers to become certified in taking these pups out on a dogventure. These dogventures provide the pups opportunities to explore life beyond the cage. We went hiking with two dogs at Scott's Run and and another pup at Difficult Run. One of the dogs we had taking hiking was adopted one week later! I highly recommend checking out their dogventure program! I am so glad that I found this. It's a great way for both me and the dog to relax and enjoy nature.

If I could give a negative star I would…read more I have fostered multiple dogs back to back for this shelter but my last experience revealed a DISTURBING lack of professionalism and humanity. After providing feedback regarding a major communication discrepancy, the dog program manager acted out of spite immediately. During a phone call, Michelle W. (dog program manager) repeatedly talked over me and refused to let me finish. She continuously mispronounced my name despite multiple corrections. Even before I could finish a sentence, her final words were "you can finish but at the end of this phone call, drop off the dog at the shelter" and "I don't need to have a reason. I can ask for the dog back because I can". They attempted to force a well adjusted puppy (one I had fostered for over a month) back into a cold kennel environment as a "power trip" simply because Michelle didn't like receiving a constructive criticism. It was clear she lacked empathy for the dog's stability and was prioritizing her own authority over the animal's well being. The adoption process here is abysmal. At the adoption event, numerous potential adopters who were interested in my foster dog said that the interview process is a joke. The interviewers talked more about themselves than giving the potential family to speak. A lot of them said the interview didn't even last 10minutes. Worst of all, I witnessed firsthand they use a lottery system (that's what everybody calls it at the event). They literally pull a name out of a plastic bag to choose the final family for the dog. Lastly, I find it interesting that Dawn (the executive director) responded to my google review asking to "connect directly". During my call with Michelle, I repeatedly asked for the contact information of a supervisor. Michelle lied and told me there was nobody above and she was the final authority. While the rescue claims their decision to pull the dog was for "safety" that concern only appeared AFTER I voiced my frustrations with their non existent communication which resulted me and my foster dog to stay at the vet for over 4hours. Was the "safety" they were worried about actually the safety of their own egos? As a rescue using an animal's placement as a tool for retaliation against a foster is very very disturbing and unacceptable. This organization is not what they market themselves to be. They claim to appreciate their fosters, but their actions prove they view them as disposable and animals as leverage. If you want to support a rescue that values animal welfare and basic human decency, this is not the right place. I would stay far away from this one.

I had the chance to visit MeowTown Cat Lounge on a Saturday afternoon and was surprised that more…read morepeople haven't yet discovered it. It's a super cute cat lounge in a busy shopping center in McLean. When you enter, you are greeted by the friendly staff who walk you through the lounge rules. It's a sunny space with a lot of good climbing and cozy areas for cat. The decor is colorful and cat-themed. There is a lot of seating and cat toys/ I appreciated that they offer complimentary drinks and snacks. At the time that I visited, they had 18 cats in residence. Their photos are all on the wall and all cats are available for adoption. Most of the cats are adults and all were very sweet. I was really in love with Richard and also Kayce The cats are friendly and seemed very comfortable in their space. At the time I visited, about half the cats were snoozing and half were active. The lounge staff obviously care about the cats and shared fun stories about each cat with lounge visitors. One suggestion: I already have 2 cats (both adopted from other cat lounges) so I cannot adopt another kitty right now, but I would be happy to contribute a care fund for the cats if there was an opportunity to do so. Maybe there could be an option for non-adopters to give $5/$10/$20 toward the general care of particular cats? I have observed that older cats tend to take longer to get adopted. I think other visitors may appreciate that option too. I'm looking forward to visiting again with friends. It's nice to be able to go to such a peaceful, relaxing and fun place that cares about the well-being of animals

Came here with a group of 6 that includes me. Reservation includes 50 minutes, treats for the cats…read morethat you can buy their love with, sodas and coffee and chips at a free food bar for humans. Our cat treats given to us by staff were hard treats, but I noticed the group before us got churus because they left their trash out on the tables. I wish we had also gotten churus or at least half and half because that's how to really buy a cat's love. Maybe even just giving the kids churus so they could have cats come over. It didn't smell like cats or litter which is great.

I have adopted five dogs through DWR and would highly recommend this organization. The love,…read morecaring and interest in the dogs does not end when they are adopted.

We adopted our beagle from DWR about five months ago. The process was very clear, not pushy at all,…read moreI knew that if it didn't work out I could have called Breshkie to return the pup. I knew about his medical history as much as we could know about it. Scout is adorable, and I am so thankful that DWR pulled Him out of the shelter. Is he perfect? No, he is not, just Like a AKC dog from A breeder isn't always perfect. I will certainly adopt from DWR again when the time comes.