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.

We've been using Kats 'N Dogs for a few years now, and their service is truly exceptional. We…read morecompletely trust them with the care of our dog, and he genuinely loves staying with them. He's always all smiles while we are away, which gives us incredible peace of mind. On one occasion, our dog had an upset stomach while in their care, and they handled it with absolute professionalism and excellent attention, keeping us updated the entire time. Knowing he is safe, well-cared for, and happy makes all the difference. We can't recommend Kathryn, Robert, and the team enough!

Kat is absolutely wonderful with our dog. We have a very energetic Vizsla, and I'm always a little…read morenervous leaving her with someone because she can be... a lot. Kat completely embraces her personality and never once makes me feel like she's a burden or too much to handle. She's incredibly easy to communicate with, transparent, knowledgeable, and clearly understands dogs. Most importantly, I genuinely trust her with our girl, which gives me so much peace of mind when we're away. We're so grateful to have found someone who loves and accepts our crazy pup exactly as she is!

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.

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.

My cat does not care for people other than me (mom) and my grandson. I had 3been looking for a cat…read moresitter since September 2024. I was preparing for vacation recently and was getting edgy as I had no sitter. I contacted Libbys' Cat Sitter. The sitter (Choi) was wonderful He sent pictures and videos of Saab getting head scratches, purring, playing with his toys and the thing he loves best, sitting on the porch bird watching. I have a trip planned soon and I would not let anyone else take care of my baby. He is kind, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The sitter, not Saab. It is such a relief to know that I can be free to go wherever I want and not worry one bit about my baby. They are the best!

Min is like a son to me and his care for my beloved cats is top notch. Libby's Cat Sitter is the…read morebest pet care in the country!

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

We've used Cat Sitting by Susan LLC several times now to care for our cat Bruce, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the service. Dagmar has been our sitter each time, and she is fantastic -- reliable, thoughtful, and clearly a true cat lover. We always receive detailed updates after each visit, along with plenty of photos and videos that show Bruce being loved and well cared for. It's obvious that Dagmar takes the time to connect with him, and we genuinely feel at ease knowing he's in such good hands. The communication is excellent, and we never have to worry while we're away. Dagmar is consistent, dependable, and goes above and beyond to make sure Bruce is not just looked after, but truly happy and comfortable. We're so grateful to have found a service that treats our cat like family. Highly recommended!

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.

Veronica does a super job and took really good care of my two cats. She came twice a day and would…read moresend me update texts with pictures. She cleaned up dishes in the sink plus wrapped up litter debris as well which was so nice to return to after a long trip. I definitely will use Veronica again and I highly recommend PetFriend!

Veronica comes to see my crew daily and they love the attention. She's very reliable and reaches…read moreout with any questions to make sure things run smoothly.

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.