Golie is the best!…read more My husband and I recently moved to the area. Having no trusted friends or relatives nearby, we were a little apprehensive about leaving our senior cat, Raven, with a pet sitter. However, once I met Golie, I knew that Raven was in great hands and my worry was gone. Golie far surpassed our expectations - and that is saying a lot! My husband and I are difficult to impress when it comes to our cat because we worry about her so much. Golie came prepared to our consultation meeting with all the right questions to ask and took notes the entire time. I had prepared a list of things to tell her, but didn't even need the list because she knew exactly what to ask! I knew that Raven would be in great hands. Thank you, Golie!

I met Golie while she was walking a dog in my former neighborhood. Based on the 10 minutes I spent…read morewith her I knew that she would be my dog sitter. I only had to sell my condo, find a house with a yard & adopt two dogs from the Humane Society. In the meantime, I ran into the owner of the dog she was walking & he gave her glowing reviews & her contact info. After I moved, I adopted my dogs & was ready to go on my pre--arranged vacation. I contacted Golie who did a home visit to meet my two pooches. Her professionalism & motivation was evident from the start. When I explained that Chico had to take several meds for his heart, she didn't flinch. I told her that Jesse had peed all over the doctors office when he was supposed to be providing moral support for Chico. She laughed & said "there are different forms of moral support." She is able to turn every instance into a positive even when I make fun of my dogs. They immediately loved her & I felt so confident to leave them in her very capable hands. I went overseas & Golie sent daily updates with pictures of their progress. They were hooked on the attention, love & care that she provided. When I returned she stopped by my house to pick up something & they sat at her feet while I stood on the opposite side of the kitchen. When I remarked on how attached they were next to her, she responded that she was there temporarily. She has taken care of very special needs pets without hesitation. When she tells me what she has to do with some I am astonished. She says "it's my job." Without hesitation I would recommend Golie to anyone who needs a dog sitter. Woof--woof

Kim and her amazing team have cared for my dogs for over 20 years. I completely trust Kim and her…read moreteam. On top of mid-day walks and overnight care, they have helped us out during emergencies, like today, when we wound up in the ER. We consider Creature Comfort part of our family and our dogs LOVE them too!

My family used Creature Comfort over the summer to watch over our fur babies when we went out of…read moretown for a week on vacation. They came highly recommended from Walking the Dogs, our previous pet-sitter in Burke. They came to our house 4 times a day that week to check in on the dogs. Walk, feed, water, play. We have 2- a Frenchie and an English bulldog. Both with varying degrees of anxiety that makes it impossible to board them. So, an in-home sitter/daily visitor is the best option for them when we have to leave them. The Creature Comfort staff is amazing. We had about an hour long introduction/interview with Anna (one of the Co-Principals). She came to our house, met the dogs, learned all the ins and outs of their routine. She was a pleasure to talk to. Then the week we were gone came and went and it was as if it never happened. At least to the dogs. They saw many of the walkers that week from Olivier, Karin, and a few others. They made so many friends. We will definitely use them again when we go on vacation. And highly recommend them to anyone else in Fairfax who may be in our same situation where boarding is just not an option. If we made more money a month, we'd probably even hire them regularly for dog walks!

If I had dreamt up my ideal dog walker, Jen from Pet Quirk would still surpass that vision. I…read morecouldn't ask for a better substitute mom for my two babies, Brewer and Finley! Brew is an "attention-starved" Airedale Terrier mix and Finn is a 13 lb spaniel fluffball who is incredibly timid around most people. I knew after we moved here from California, finding the right dog walker to look after them while my husband and I were at work for 12 hours a day would be challenging. In fact, I interviewed several dog walkers but Finley was afraid of all of them! When Jen came in for her home visit and Finn immediately came up and kissed her, I knew I had found someone really special. Over a year later (this review is long overdue), Jen has showed up on time every single day, rain or shine, and my puppies love her! I sometimes work from home and have witnessed how they greet her at the door with toys in their mouth to show her, or how she plays, pets, and teaches them new tricks, and I'm touched by her obvious love for my dogs. She has given us tips for how to help Finley gain confidence and has worked with both of our dogs on leash manners. Seriously, Jen is the absolute best. She leaves notes about her walks including whether they went potty -- I love coming home and laughing at her notes with funny anecdotes about the dogs! She's flexible to work with, has very competitive rates (I did a lot of research!), and has no nonsense about not taking the dogs for a walk during inclement weather (which I also came across). In her free time she also leads animal fundraisers for charity...we've been to one 2 years in a row now and it was great! Jen is a true animal lover and an amazing person. You should hire her ASAP!

We had never used pet walking services until we adopted a puppy and realized our high energy pup…read moreneeded midday exercise. A colleague recommended Jen's services, and I am thrilled that we were able to connect. Jen and I set up a time for her to come to our home and meet our pup. She asked a series of questions ranging from our puppy's personality, our training intentions, and medical records. We were able to set up a daily walking schedule - rain or shine. Jen leaves daily reports after the walk. Information might include where they walked, who they saw, unusual behavior, good behavior, encounters with other dogs, and "businesses" done. Because we have a puppy, Jen provided tips for training as well. Our puppy is very strong and stubborn, so this was extremely helpful! Jen is reliable and proactive. She had a vacation planned and arranged for a quality substitute walker. Like most of us right now during the COVID 19 stay at home orders, we are working from home. Clementine noticeably missed Jen! We look forward to hiring her back when we head back to work!

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 recently had the pleasure of speaking with a young lady named Sean, and I must say, my experience…read morewas outstanding. From the moment she answered the call. Sean went above and beyond by even offering to call my previous hospital to obtain my medical records, demonstrating her commitment to ensuring I received the assistance I needed. Her friendly demeanor was comforting. It's rare to encounter such exceptional customer service, I'm actually leaving my previous clinic because of rude front desk staff Sean truly made my day brighter. Highly recommend!

Went in due to sudden lethargy in my pet, and this was the only hospital that had open…read moreappointments. The vets were extremely kind. They did the checkup thoroughly and noticed that she may have an infection, then asking my permission for an ultrasound, which they recommended as the more budget-friendly option. It turned out they were correct and my doggo needed an urgent ovariohysterectomy for pyometra. Even kinder from the vets was that they offered to take her in the day of, but that there were budget-friendly options in case. I have been in and out of other surgeries for family and I really appreciated this gesture. Would highly recommend to anyone as these are genuine vets and really eased my concerns.

Julie has been watching my dogs for more than 5 years. She is wonderful. She loves them like they…read moreare her own and they enjoy a safe home environment when I travel. She only watches dogs 25 pounds or less, so I know there will be a good play group. My dogs have a great time while they are at the Pooch pad. If a rating greater than 5 stars was possible I would give that.

Julie provides a safe, comfortable and fun environment for our pup! Julie is an expert dog…read moreBehaviorist and is certified in canine first aid and CPR. She is also a published author on dog behavior! Our pup is excited to visit Julie and content when we pick her up. Julie has a wonderful yard to romp in. And our dog loves having other pups to play. Julie is an amazing, loving person who really cares about her visiting dogs!

I have been using Pet Elf for my cat sitter needs for over 2 years. I was away in January for…read morealmost the whole month. Karen O, my sitter, went above and beyond as one of my cats stopped eating. We coordinated multiple home visits, a vet appointment, and post care for my cat. He is doing fine now. Without Karen's assistance and dedication my cat may have died. I also want to give a shout out to Karla, the owner. Due to the ice storm, my condo entrance was buried under 2 feet of ice. She went to visit my cats and found the blockade and let me know. I had to hire a team to dig me out. Karla was able to get access and check my cats. I came home the next day and was also able to get into my condo. Without Karla, I would have arrived with no way to get into my condo. Nightmare! Pet Elf will continue to be my go-to for all my cat sitting needs. Thank you!!

Just an update to how wonderful Pet Elf truly is. They continue to surpass all expectations with…read moretheir kindness and extraordinary level of care. Their entire team is responsive, reliable and so exceedingly professional. I can't recommend this team enough. Your pups will reap all the rewards if you give The Pet Elf a chance with your animals.

Wonderful pet sitting service! Christine and her team clearly love cats and are very knowledgeable…read moreabout them. Our cat is not friendly, but the staff at Uniquely Feline are so caring and sensitive to her needs. We received updates and pictures throughout our trip, and it really brightened my day to know she was doing okay and in good hands.