Chris and Elise combined to take care of Riley while we were away for a couple of nights. They were…read moreterrific in caring for Riley and always super responsive. I am very particular in who stays at our house and cares for Riley. I can highly recommend Posh Pets. We will definitely be using them again in the future.

5 stars all around! Happy to support a locally owned business. Felt very comfortable knowing that…read moremy pet was in good hands.

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 had the best experience with Catsitting by Susan. We were so nervous to leave our kitty for the…read morefirst time, but our catsitter, Yumiko, was wonderful! She came to see our baby girl, Sammy Mae, twice each day and played with her and fed her and changed her litter box. She sent us a great report after each visit, with a detailed description of how Sammy was doing and what they played with. Yumiko was great at taking and sending us photos and videos every day, and playing with Sammy. It gave us a lot of peace of mind to know our baby was being loved and taken care of when we were on travel, and we will definitely work with Catsitting by Susan again for our next trip.

LOVE using iDog for doggy daycare. Laura and Karen are so nice and it makes me not feel bad about…read moreleaving my puppy home alone when both my partner and I are working. He is also slow to trust but fell in love with them right away. He doesn't even really care when I leave him for the day anymore. I love that they send pictures and tell you a little about the dogs' day. The small group in a home setting also gives me a lot more peace of mind. My guy really likes to nap on a couch after playing with his buddies and he is welcome to do so there. Highly recommend!

Andrea & Javier are - bar none - the best. I don't just say that, I'm actually comparing to several…read moreothers in the area. Last Friday we had a cat-sitting emergency. Problem: The company we originally hired had not properly set the cat-feeder so our cat had not eaten for the whole day, and possibly for the three days prior. She's a geriatric cat who needs to eat every six hours. By the time we identified this problem it was late at night on a Friday, the other company had closed (basically 9-5 hours) and could not be reached. Solution: Andrea & Javier. They were the only ones to reach out to me within the 20-30 minutes that some other companies here are on Yelp are apt to respond to (Yelp has this information) AND were able to take on the emergency. I had sent a batch message to pet-sitting companies in the area and within 20 minutes Andrea called me on my cell phone. By this time it was close to midnight. I told her the situation and she was very sympathetic and agreed to go in, fix the feeder and feed the cat that night. They were very communicative during the process. After they fed her, we contracted them for the remainder of our trip. Conclusion: Andrea & Javier really are the best of the best. Their sympathy, availability, & work ethic are impeccable and you want someone like them to take care of your pet while you're away.

Mr. Myron is such a sweetheart - he boards the dogs in his own home in Old Town. He is extremely…read morepatient (even with my gazillion questions and very neurotic self), very gentle with the dogs, and is quite flexible with the pick-up and the drop-off dates - he works with you to see which time would be best, and his rates are definitely comparable, if not competitive, with other dog sitters in the NoVA area. I honestly was comfortable and was not worried when I dropped my pup off for a few days, and Myron always responded to my emails to let me know how she was doing. I highly highly highly recommend him, as he is really good as it gets. They also offer dogwalking services, too. +ask for Mr. Myron +farm trip during the summer

I've been looking for a dogwalker in Alexandria, and really struggled to find one. Dogwalkers tend…read morenot to have personal websites, so you have to find them word of mouth. That's how I found Myron and Pawsitive Pets. Myron was helpful from the moment I called him. He really wanted to know my needs and my dog's needs. He then offered a variety of options that could work with my lifestyle. Even though, I initially was looking for someone to walk my dog, we figured out that our best option was for him to look after my pup at his house for 3-4 hours a day. Myron's got a big house, and a huge backyard filled with lots of doggie toys, and 8 foot tall cement walls, so you never have to worry about your dog escaping! I'm really happy with the service, and now my dog gets to socialize with lots of other dogs, gets trips to the dog park, and lots of outdoor exercise time! This is exactly what he needed! Dog walks = $15 Half-Day Pupsitting = $20 Full Day Pupsitting = $30

Capital Petsitters has been reliable and easy to use for our two dogs. Patricia and the two sitters…read morewe have worked with have been very communicative and easy to reach. The dogs love them, it's extremely easy to book online, and the experience has been way better than using the Rover app.

This business might be ok.... with the exception of one of its Pet sitters Asta D'Errico. This pet…read moresitter came into my home sat on my couch and talked on the phone ignoring my dog. She then walked around my house looking through my things & into rooms she had no reason to go in to !!!! She was on the phone the whole time criticizing my home as my dog followed her for attention. She also violated Capitol Sitters rules & regulations & luckily my neighbors witnessed this & let me know. Thank goodness for the baby cam I forgot to turn off or else I would of never known any of this happened. I cannot believe a person this unprofessional & vial was ever hired by ANY company. Again the company may be ok, but I will never use this service again because of this horrible experience.

This service is very attentive and gives you the assurance you need while you're away. I felt…read moreconfident leaving my chihuahua, knowing that he would be in capable hands. I like that they leave messages updating me daily, and made me feel that much more confident. They are even available for last minute walks, which has been lifesaver. I highly recommend this service to everyone in the area. You won't be disappointed.

Staff = A+ (Very professional) Service = A+…read more I would totally recommend Capital Critters to all my pet lovers out there. I have a 3 year old Maltese that requires a lot of attention. I'm thankful for the services that Capital Critters offer. Lucky has never been so happy to be with a "stranger"!

We love Kim and our walkers, but more importantly our fur babies love them! I have a high…read moremaintenance Chihuahua and a frisky husky - both boys love getting their midday walks while we are at work. My chihuahua doesn't warm up to many people, and after having a negative experience with Fairfax Pet Care, I was very cautious when finding a new walking service. Kim has built a relationship with both us and our doggos leaving us to feel confident that they are in good hands. Kim and our walkers have taken the time to get to know our babies and give us daily reports (including photos) of their visit. I highly recommend!

Update: 1/8/20 There has been a recent shift with Kim's…read morecompany, and while some of my original review remains accurate, I want to update it to reflect the current state of things. Kim's still provides a wonderful service - the employees seem to actively care about my dog, and I receive daily email reviews of the walks. Recently, however, prices have increased (they are still within normal limits for dog walking in this area, but no longer the great deal they once were.) There has also been a fairly substantial shift in attitude. Kim's is no longer accommodating to changes in schedule, and the warm, friendly tone I'd come to expect in communication with Kim herself has disappeared. I still absolutely trust Kim and her staff to care for my dog, and plan to continue using their service, as my dog truly likes the people who walk him. I am sad to have to update my glowing review, but with the recent changes, they are not what they once were. Original Review: Kim's has been walking my dog for two years now. Their rates are incredibly reasonable. Kim herself is wonderful, and made time to come see me 'off hours' to meet me and my dog - she was also the only dogwalker I could find in the area who was willing to work with an at times aggressive dog (every other company I contacted immediately said 'no, we don't do that.') My dog, who is very shy and scared around new people, took to her immediately, and was loving on her within about ten minutes. At first, she walked him exclusively, since he did so well with her. I was nervous when she asked if she could try him with someone else, but it went very well. I think there are three different people who walk him now, and he's never had an incident with any of them. She is thoughtful and accommodating - I'm a teacher and she is very understanding when I need to reschedule or cancel last minute due to sick days or snow days. The people she hires are high-quality and I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their care (I've had very negative experiences with boarding other animals with other conpanies before, but I never worry when he's with Kim.) I really can't recommend them enough - they will look after your pet as though s/he is their own, they are professional and responsible, and leaving my dog in Kim's gives me such peace of mind.

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. =)