After adopting a kitten we realized that we were going to be going out of town at least once a…read moremonth over the spring and summer and knew we couldn't keep asking friends to come over to take care of him. So we found Jon and Janelle through their website and decided to give them a try. They came over to meet our kitten, Calvin, and he warmed up to them immediately. They outlined their service and fees and everything turned out just as they had explained. It's a little nerve-racking giving your keys to someone you don't know to come in your home when you're not there, but Jon and Janelle were extremely friendly and made us feel at ease, plus it was nice knowing they would be the only ones that would be coming into our home and not an employee. Over the course of time while we lived in the area, they came and sat for our kitten at least 10 times. It was such a relief not to worry about the well being of your pet when you're away. They even give you updates after every visit letting you know if anything came up while you were gone, how your pet ate and behaved, etc. Their prices are the best around and they always had availability when we asked, even during Christmas and Thanksgiving! Overall Jon and Janelle run a great business and we were sad that we wouldn't be able to use them anymore after we moved out of the area. If you're looking for an affordable pet sitting service that is upfront, trustworthy, and really good with your pet, look no further!

I have been using Welcome Waggin for just about 3 years now and could not be any happier! My two…read morecats are always a little bummed out to see me when I get home from a trip because I think they miss their daily play time. I would highly recommend this business for anyone looking for a pet sitter for a resonable price and extrordinary service!

Very friendly and responsive. Would recommend. Our puppy is pretty shy but Gus is a pro and has no…read moreproblems taking care of her.

Gus and his amazing staff have been petsitting our three cats for over four years now, taking care…read moreof all of their food, water, and cat litter needs- as well as making time to play and interact with them during their visits. Signing up for the service was easy- after a quick house visit with Gus, the owner, we exchanged keys, and from that point on, were easily able to book an appointment on their website. In addition, once the appointment was set and we were away from our home, Gus and our assigned sitters were extremely responsive to any questions or concerns we had, and were more than happy to send us daily photos and videos of our cats or to accommodate last minute requests or detailed instructions. Whether we were away from our home for a 1 day getaway or a 10 day vacation, it was extremely comforting to know that our cats were well cared for, interacted with, and and well taken care of. I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for an affordable, responsive, and well-organized pet sitter!

Welcoming and helpful staff that provided assistance in scheduling services. They were especially…read moreaccommodating to my limited availability, will definitely be a return customer!

Lindsey, Jerome and the rest of the team are amazing. I have to give a shout out to Helen who is a…read morereliable, competent professional. She will take great care of your pet(s). Every aspect of the experience has been phenomenal, and the pricing can't be beat. The online scheduler is easy to use as well. Finally, the communication has been excellent. Highly recommend.

Great team. Patient (with constant rescheduling), kind to our babies, document all facets of the…read morevisit (doggie productions, clean water, ate or did not eat etc.), photos to show happy (well, not that happy - they hate it when we leave, but mostly happy) pets. Very happy we found them. Will use again. Thank you!

We have used 4 Pets' Sake services twice now. And each time was better than the last. The team -…read moreTerri & Doris & other staff - are so kind, reliable, and engaged. They are knowledgeable about pets. They are professional and thorough in communicating with us. We couldn't hope for better service providers. And we will use them in the future. The set up is easy. You call, schedule a meetup (for the dog walker & the pups), talk about needs and expectations. We provided access. And the contract was easy to understand. Our dog walker, Doris, even tried brushing out our heavily shedding chow mix who does not like being brushed. She found with a little food and sweet coaxing that our pup would tolerate a little brushing.

Great cat sitters! I hired Furry Walks and Wash when I was…read moregoing out of town for a week and needed someone to watch my cat. I did a lot of Googling and Yelping as it was hard to find a pet sitter that dealt with cats. I reached out to Furry Walks and they promptly responded back to me and then Andre, with FW&W, called. We talked for a few minutes and arranged an in-house visit where he could meet my cat and I could tell him about what he needs from a care perspective. When it actually came time for the sit Andre sent me an email every day summarizing how the cat was doing/acting and also included pictures. I have a very high-strung emotionally needy cat and he was more than willing to humor me with brushing and rubbing the cat. Overall I would highly recommend! The only complaint I have is that they did not mention there is a small surcharge for a weekend pet sit. It was only $5, though,and wouldn't have made me change my mind had I known in advance. And they were still more than worth it.

So very happy I found Furry Walks & Wash! The same walker comes over every time, so I love that we…read morecan build a relationship. Prices are REALLY competitive, and only a $5 charge for same day requests. They go above and beyond to accommodate my needy pet and my specific requests. All around extremely happy with this service and would highly recommend.

Big changes here; our fave and most attentive staff member left, and it shows. Our dog got out on a…read morerecent visit (not sure if it was out of a run area, or OUT out, as in off in the woods), and this was mentioned very casually "I really didn't think he could jump a 7ft fence!" Um, yep, that's why it's been highlighted on his paper since we started coming with him. Regardless, they've lost my trust- we'll be going elsewhere.

Queen Anne Kennels is run by a wonderful manager. She takes outstanding care of animals. Our dog…read moreloves going there. We love taking our dog there.

Bow Wow Meow (BWM) has been my go to for over 8 years. Ellen, the owner, is wonderful and has…read morebecome part of our family. In fact when my 18 year old cat, Franklin, was diagnosed with cancer, Ellen was my first call. She checked on us both throughout his final months and sent me a wonderful photo book of Franklin - pictures she had taken of Franklin over the years - after our final goodbye. The kindness didn't end there... she would check on me months after and is now supporting me as a prepare to welcome a puppy into the family. Im looking forward to Auntie Ellen meeting the new addition and know when I'm traveling she will care for my boys with the same love and attention I give them. Look no further, BWM is exactly what you're looking for!

I needed a cat sitter for my high-energy, outgoing, and human attention-craving Sphynx kitty. She…read moreis only 9 months old and had never spent a night alone, let alone an entire week. I was so worried about her, but Ellen sent me a picture and e-mail every day while I was overseas to alleviate my fears and allow me to enjoy my vacation. She is the owner of the business, with several helpers - but took care of our cat personally. She came over twice a day (for an hour total) to feed, cuddle, and play with our cat, as well as take care of the litter every day and take in the mail/newspapers. Ellen also operates her business out of her home, which is only 2 blocks from mine. In looking for a sitter, I knew I wanted someone local who could easily stop by, who owned cats, and who had a business that was big enough to be trusted (she's insured and bonded). But I also wanted a business small enough so that it could provide old-fashioned customer service and special attention to my pet. And that's exactly what I got - from the consultation that ended up lasting almost an hour (because we just kept chatting while getting to know each other), to dropping copies of our keys at her house "just whenever," to her visiting us a week after we returned to visit our cat and pick up the check. All while responding to every email very promptly. It's no surprise that she won Alexandria Times' reader's choice for best pet sitter/walker. In the end, Ellen fell in love with our cat, and said she took lots of pictures and even told our cat that she secretly liked her better than her own cat, lol =). She is a very trustworthy, sweet lady, and I am so glad to have found her. She gives me the peace of mind to be able to take vacations with a needy animal at home. Plus, it was only $20 for a half-hour visit ($30 for a weekend visit), but she took $5 off on weekends because it was twice a day. According to the reviews of the other (too big) company I chose as a backup in Del Ray, the cost could have likely come to $1000 a week instead of about $300. We will be requesting her services again for a week in June. The best part? Ellen's eyes brightened up when we told her. She misses our cat. Aww. =)

Wonderful service! I have a somewhat difficult but wonderful dog and they have shown her much love…read moreand socialized her so she is not so dog aggressive. The doggie daycare is a great service and our dog is returned very happy and tired having run around with her friends all day. Highly recommended!

I was extremely nervous about selecting a new dog walker for my Scottie, but Josie quickly made…read morefriends with Kip. He now eagerly waits by the door for her arrival. And with the app, I can easily manage his needs.