Mike and his team are reliable, caring, and trustworthy! I get pictures of my two cat daughters…read moreevery day that I'm on vacation to put my mind at ease while I'm away. I truly couldn't ask for a better service to take care of my babies. I highly recommend them!

We were very uncertain about what to do with our Chihuahua when we moved to VA. Previously friends…read moreand family stepped in to watch him. He is very shy and isn't very friendly towards new people so it's nerve racking to find a place where you feel he will be cared for properly and loved in all of his grouchy Chihuahua glory! Once you get through that part he is a love bug. We went to the local PetsMart and had a bad experience just talking to the people there and knew he couldn't go there. That's when I looked on Yelp and found this place! It had great reviews and I saw that they had experience with Chihuahuas! It's nice to know my dog would be staying in a home(with lots of space and a big back yard) with experienced people who loved animals! So much better then a cage! I was very nervous when I dropped him off....ok I cried! Do you think he's spoiled???!!! Beth helped me feel so much better because she took the time to send me photos, tell me how he was doing, and talk with me while he was staying with her. After the first photo I immediately felt at ease and thankful we made the decision to leave our dog here. I really appreciate that Beth takes the time to do this and it really shows that she cares about animals and her job. I feel comforted to know that my dog has a safe place to go the next time his "parents" are away!

I have used Alexandria Pet Care a few times now, since the people who used to watch my cats moved…read moreout of the area. The team that handles my visits have been wonderful. It is apparent they love pets and ensuring their proper care. The reports I receive after each visit put my mind at ease, particularly since one of my kitties is wary of people she doesn't (and, at times, does) know. I also enjoy the photos. The app that APC uses is a user-friendly interface that allows you to handle virtually all business with APC, and the team sends reminders to confirm the scheduled visits a couple or more days prior. As others have commented, make no mistake about it: the services cost and sometimes, the sticker shock gets me, particularly considering the circumstances for the visit. There is a weekend charge, per day, per pet, and a holiday fee, per day, per pet whenever there is a holiday or it's APC's dedicated holiday season. While I expect to pay to have someone briefly interrupt their own holiday plans to handle the things with my kitties that I cannot, boy oh boy does it add up and quickly. A loyal customer discount or customer appreciation savings here and there would definitely be welcomed! That said, I know I can leave my pets in good, competent hands and that my home is secured, as well. They will tend to plants and pick up the mail, if you ask, and they do leave things orderly. I love the notes, the pictures, and the care they show my pets. I know they have been kind to my pets and that's the most important thing to me. I definitely recommend and will use again.

I have been using Alexandria Pet Care for years to care for my fur babies when I'm out of town…read more Their care team is very responsive, and they always provide details/pics of my pets to put my mind at ease. Their client app is user friendly and allows me to change pet care information effortlessly. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you, APC for all that you do!

Christy and her employees are wonderful! They took such good care of our baby while we were gone -…read moreand they did it on short notice the first time which was so helpful. :) They came by 3 times a day and sent us emails with details on how our Yorkie was doing along with pictures after each visit. It gave us such peace of mind to know that Christy and her crew were visiting him and giving him love and ear "scritches". I recommend The Unleashed Pet for anyone who needs pet sitting services.

Both of my dogs love the dog-walkers from unleashed pet! Not only has this team always been on-time…read moreand followed my helicopter dog-mom requests to a T, they're all very kind, trustworthy, and patient and loving to my four-legged girls. Our household feels very lucky to have discovered the unleashed pet!

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.

As new residents to the DMV we relied on YELP to assist us with pet sitting for our fur baby and…read moreAnne-Marie and Bri of Puppy Au Pair were the absolute best! We knew our pup, Pal, was still adjusting after a big move from Hawaii so and Anne-Marie was so welcoming and went above and beyond to help us in any way she could. Our sitter, Bri, was so good to Pal and it was comforting to know our Pal was in good hands! A huge "Mahalo" (Thank you) to Puppy Au Pair for everything!

We LOVE and are so grateful for Anne Marie and the team! We have two standard poodles, Roosevelt…read moreand Lucy, with very different personalities, and they can provide both of them with what they need. We love that they take their time with Roosevelt, who is terrified of leashes, and kindly put him. They also love our wild Lucy girl! Bonus Points- they provide an email update with photos every walk! They also have pet sit for us in-home, providing sitting services. The service is terrific and lets us have peace of mind while on vacation that our muppets are well taken care of and loved. Finally, Anne Marie truly goes above and beyond for our pups, she has gotten to know them, and they excitedly greet her every time in return.

Having someone take care of your beloved peya while you are away can be a nerve wracking situation…read more With passionately pets no more nerves. They are reliable, efficient, and actually care about your dogs or cats. They have taken care of my two dogs for a while now while we travel and I always come home knowing the pups were well taken care of. Passionately Pets does its job and I will always use them.

It was my first time getting a pet sitter ever for my two adult cats a few months ago, and the…read moreservice was absolutely outstanding. Super thorough, professional, and kind! They left me report cards and photos daily to view in the app, so I was updated the whole time. Absolutely would recommend to anyone who is new to petsitting and might be nervous about having a stranger come over while you're gone. They made me feel so comfortable and confident! And of course they took great care of the cats :)

The Fairy Dogmom deserves far beyond five stars!…read more We reached out to the Fairy Dogmom about two years ago, and we feel so incredibly grateful that they have become a part of our family's life. I cannot overstate how incredible the owner, Katie, and office manager, Lynda, are. And my comments--already verging on superfluous--would sound even more so if I described how fantastic our regular walker (but really, family member), Dolores, is- she is kind, caring, and we, and our pups, love her. We have asked Fairy Dogmom to walk our pups (three, poorly trained cavaliers--which is no easy task!), feed our kitties, board our dogs, and also stay at our home to take care of the full menagerie (three dogs and two cats). Fairy Dogmom has fulfilled all of our requests and done so reliably and with the utmost care and attention. For "normal" dog walks, we receive comprehensive and fun updates, complete with a narrative and photos, and when we have had a Fairy Dogmom stay with our dogs and cats, it's like we have left them in the capable and loving hands of a best friend--who updates us constantly by email about how our crew is doing. We recently lost one of our sweet dogs to cancer, and Dolores, Katie, and Lynda could not have been kinder, or more supportive, through a very tough month. Communication, billing, and payment are all A++ as well! In case it's not clear, we could not recommend Fairy Dogmom enough.

Knowledgeable, dependable, and meticulous…read more We've known Katie and her family for 30+ years and she's the real deal. Trust your furry family with Katie!

Highly recommended! Moe and Elodie took fantastic care of our pup while we were out of town. This…read morewas our first boarding experience, so we were understandably a bit nervous, but Moe and Elodie quickly put us at ease. They were professional and provided timely responses to all of our questions. While we were out of town, they regularly sent us photos and updates so we knew Sami was well taken care of. And Leila was such a gracious host to share her home for a long weekend. Can't recommended them enough. So glad we found them. We'll definitely be using Leila Knows Best the next time we travel.

I wish there were more stars to give on this review for Leila Knows Best!…read more My Sansa is a 10 month old Soft Coated Wheaten terrier. The breed is known to be highly intelligent. Her trainer tells me that she is very stubborn with extremely high energy. She is also rebellious and constantly pushing boundaries to see what she can get away with. And I adore her. Sansa was badly injured by her first groomer at age 14 weeks, and had to have emergency surgery, plus 6 weeks of heavy sedation so she could recover. As a result she is now anxious all the time. She is jumpy and scared and ready to bite the hand that wants to leash her-mine! I had left her with a dog sitter for a weekend in September and then reserved the same sitter for the first week of November. I think that the sitter was too polite to tell me that she didn't want to deal with my Cujo-style dog. She called about 12 hours before she was supposed to show up and backed out. I am glad she did because that lead me to Elodie and Moe-"Leila Knows Best", who are THE PERFECT dog sitters. They treated Sansa like she was their own. I know how disruptive she can be, yet they never complained. She was genuinely happy there. I had to extend my trip by two nights and they accommodated her without fussing, hemming or hawing. I received several updates for the 8 days that I was away. They took her to the waterfront to play, for several walks a day and even pulled out a crate for her to sleep in because that's what she is trained to do. I didn't have to lug her crate over. Their place is spotless. They have a beautiful pooch called Leila who seems calm and well trained. Sansa clearly enjoyed her stay with aunty Elodie and Uncle Moe! To Elodie and Moe-I cannot thank you enough! I hope you'll agree to take her again. (Not soon because as Moe said-she is a dog and a half). Lol She is in puppy kindergarten now and should be much easier next time!! If you want someone you can trust with your canine baby, look no further. .

Megan and her team are second to none!…read more We've lived is several cities and have always had walking services for our dog. When we got our new puppy, I knew we needed the extra hands while we were gone most of the day. Enter Fairytales. From the moment you meet Megan, you can tell she is deeply passionate about the care of animals. She cares about their wellbeing just as much as the owner! She's not just a service provider, she's a godsend to our family and new pup! From field trips, long walks, south block pup cups...Megan has given our new pug amazing socialization and enrichment. He is thriving as a new city family dog and we have Megan to thank for most of that, continually looking out for him, updating us with photos and videos of his fun-filled days, and her extraordinary effort to adjust him to all different types of dogs and people! Her doggy daycare service with pick up and drop off is a must for any busy family (we also have two) small humans!). Louie comes home a happy, tired pup ready to snuggle and wind down the day with us. We can't wait to see how Fairytales expands to the new location!

I highly recommend Fairy Tails for dog walks. I have a rescue dog that is scared of her own shadow…read moreand Megan's team (Gwynne, Skyler, and Ryan) have worked with her quirks to ensure a fun, safe, and active walk. I really notice a difference with my dog's trust/confidence after walking with Fairy Tails. Megan is also knowledgeable about pet behavior and extremely communicative. Thank you!

Amanda at Bode's Buddies was more than a dog walker for me and my pup, Reagan. From the day I…read morecontacted Amanda after rescuing Reagan, Amanda was eager to help. Reagan was diagnosed with separation anxiety almost immediately, which made crate training a struggle. Amanda helped create a comforting environment to ease her anxiety: cleaning up her messes, providing her lots of love, and offering advice on solutions. I was always able to reach Amanda quickly when my schedule changed or with updates on Reagan's needs. And vice-versa, she would provide me pictures, updates, and daily notes when caring for Reagan. Reagan really built a relationship with Amanda. Anytime we saw her out on other walks, Reagan was excited to see her again! I recently left the area, unable to continue services with Amanda. So unfortunately I've had to find other walking services, but none has compare to the level of service I received from Bode's. I continue to recommend Amanda to those in the Old Town, Alexandria area. She will treat your pet as her own and go above and beyond your expectations!

Bode's Buddies Pet Care has been caring for our dog Toby for quite some time. I have been more than…read morethrilled with the care he has gotten. Amanda and her team treat Toby as if he is their own and I always feel 100% comfortable knowing that his well being is in their hands. Amanda is very responsive and always checks in when she needs to. When she watched our dog overnight I was so happy to receive photos of him frolicking around and enjoying his time. If you live in the Old Town area, definitely consider Bode's Buddies!