In-home pet care varies significantly by scheduling flexibility, mid-day availability, and whether providers offer individual neighborhood walks or drop-in visits. Some businesses assign a dedicated sitter for every visit, while larger services dispatch a team based on daily routing. Knowing a company's neighborhood coverage area does not tell you their policies on emergency cancellations, medication administration, or real-time visit updates.
Arlington 16
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Buddha's Pet-Care (Arlington)
N Edison St., Arlington, VA 22207
Mon-Fri 7:15am-6pm, Sat-Sun 7:15am-5pm
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Time For A Walk
2219-B N. Columbus St, Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22207
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Carrie Care Pet Services
1943 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
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Pooch Pals
3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
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Arlington Petpals
2503D N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207-1640
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Dogon Fitness - Arlington Mclean Falls Church
2503d N Harrison St Ste 1020, Arlington, VA 22207-1640
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VA Pet Sitters
2200 Wilson Blvd #102, Arlington, VA 22201
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Fetch! Pet Care
1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209-1742
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The Pawliday Inn
1401 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202-1874
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Petsters
1201 Wilson Blvd #27, Arlington, VA 22209
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Metropawlitan Petsitters
2850 S Quincy St Unit 6553, Arlington, VA 22206-4227
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Doggywalker.com Arlington
5547 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207-1635
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Puparazzi Inc.
3535 S Ball St, Arlington, VA 22202
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Belly Rubs Pet Care
1100 N Glebe Rd Ste 1010, Arlington, VA 22201-5786
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See Sparky Run
3033 Wilson Blvd Ste 112, Arlington, VA 22201-3866
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Altavista Cat Sitter
900 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22203
Alexandria 14
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Dominion Dog Walking
311 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Passionately Pets
1 E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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The Unleashed Pet
7676 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm
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Pau Pair
277 S Washington St Ste 210, Alexandria, VA 22314
Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 8am–12pm
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Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC
Kingstowne, Alexandria, VA 22310
Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
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Potomac Paws
8702 Parry Ln, Alexandria, VA 22308
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Run My Dog
950 N Washington St Fl 3, Alexandria, VA 22314-2398
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Sally's Way Dog Services
5850 Cameron Run Terrace Apt. 225, Alexandria, VA 22303
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Top Dogg Llc
610 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3106
Mon-Fri 6am-12pm, Sat 6am-7pm, Sun 1pm-3pm
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Playful Pack
6464 Lincolnia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
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The Unleashed Pet
1420 Prince St Ste 102, Alexandria, VA 22314-2868
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The Unleashed Pet
7676 Richmond Hwy Unit 8030, Alexandria, VA 22306-8834
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Happy Go Pets
2410 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
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Dog Gone Walking & Pet Care
1519 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2716
Richmond 10
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Dogservices
4800 Thalbro St, Richmond, VA 23230-2904
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Wuff Walkers LLC
600 Coralberry Dr, Richmond, VA 23236
Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
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Barksley
2100 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223
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Joyful Jitters Pet Sitting
1940 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
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Sarah Sits-N-Stays, Inc.
Richmond, VA
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The Fan Sitter
2809 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
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Canine Adventure Llc
3409 Carlton St, Richmond, VA 23230-4301
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Dogs Only Doggy Daycare
Richmond, VA 23219
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VCA Total Care Animal Hospital
6506 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
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Dogtopia
7217 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294-3635
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Stable Hands Pet Care and Services
937 Windsor Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Mo-Su 7:00-21:30
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Beach Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
433 Susan Constant Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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For Your Pet's Sake
2612 Broad Bay Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Bones N Belly Rubs
457 Benlea Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-3284
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Charlie's Place LLC
2344 Rock Lake Loop, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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Oceanfront Dog Walking
404 21st St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Freya's Friends Pet Sitting Service
1300 Hawks Nest Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Tailwaggers
1089 Northwood Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7951
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Pupz Go Nutz
2213 Wolfsnare Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-3421
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Buyrningwood Kennels
2409 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Reston 9
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Pet Elf
11926 Sentinel Point Ct, Reston, VA 20191
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Seventh Heaven Pet Care Services
2621 Steeplechase Dr, Reston, VA 20191
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The Pet Elf
12020 Sunrise Valley Dr #137, Reston, VA 20191
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Villaridge Pet Sitters Llc
11654 Plaza America Dr # 657, Reston, VA 20190-4700
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DogOn Fitness
11654 Plaza America Dr #128, Reston, VA 20190
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Va Pet Sitters
11110 Sunset Hills Rd # 2063, Reston, VA 20195-8005
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Dog Walkers of NOVA LLC
2495 Freetown Dr, Reston, VA 20191
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Tony Scudieri Dog Walking and House Sitting
2066 Beacon Heights Dr, Reston, VA 20191
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Dogon Fitness
11654 Plaza America Dr PMB 128, Reston, VA 20190-4700
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Tails & Whiskers Pet Sitting
3861 Appaloosa Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192
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All Breeds Dog Walking
15662 Avocet Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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4 Paws Dog Walker
13214 Hawthorn Ln, Woodbridge, VA 22193
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Alpha Pets, Inc
4196 Merchant Plz PMB 123, Woodbridge, VA 22192-5085
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Paw Keepers Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service
16812 Brandy Moor Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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Walmart Pet Services
14000 Worth Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22192-4121
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Becky's Pet Care
13478 Minnieville Rd Ste 203, Woodbridge, VA 22192-4245
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Presidential Pet Care
3360 Post Office Rd # 8094, Woodbridge, VA 22195
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Kaiser Pet Care LLC
3360 Post Office Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22193-1456
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Pet Sitting 4 Comfort
3393 Ardley Ct, Falls Church, VA 22041
Sun 8am-10pm
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Untangled Leashes
8116 Arlington Blvd PMB 344, Falls Church, VA 22042-1002
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm
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Capital Petsitters
201 Park Washington Ct, Falls Church, VA 22046-4527
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Cat Sitting By Susan Llc
117 Rowell Ct, Falls Church, VA 22046-3126
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VCA Barcroft Cat Hospital
6357 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
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Waggy Walkys
712 W Broad St Ste 4, Falls Church, VA 22046-3222
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Fetching Life
400 N Washington St Ste 104, Falls Church, VA 22046-3433
Fairfax 5
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Mickey and Friends Dog Walks and Playdates
4323 Hackney Coach Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
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Great Catsby Care LLC
11152 Byrd Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
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VA Pet Sitters
3900 Jermantown Rd #300, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Best Friends Pet Care
3879 Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031
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Alternative Pet Care
9868 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031-3908
Ashburn 4
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Pitter Pat
22028 Gardenwall Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20148
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Your Dog Smiles Pet Services
42395 Ryan Rd Ste 112, Ashburn, VA 20148
Mon-Thu 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-2pm
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Kit & Kaboodle Pet Care Service, Llc
44050 Ashburn Shopping Plz Ste 195, Ashburn, VA 20147-7916
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Your Dog Smiles Pet Services
44121 Harry Byrd Hwy Ste 240-F, Ashburn, VA 20147-5667
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Pet Butler
Ecr Plumbing, 2215 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Recess For Dogs
9905 Blade Ct, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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The Pack Life
3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-4133
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St Francis Animal Hospital
4624 Harrison Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Henrico 4
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Leash & Lead
1914 Dresden Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
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Premiere Petsitting & Petcare
190 Hill Point Rd, Henrico, VA 23238
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Pet Nanny Rva
1637 Congressional Ct #4301, Henrico, VA 23238
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The Critter Cottage LLC
7617 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228-4111
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Port Rover
3112 Tyre Neck Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703-4512
Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm
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Pound Puppies Pet Sitting
634 McLean St, Portsmouth, VA 23701
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Patty's Pet Sitting Services
4209 Meadowview Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703
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Tidewater K-9 Academy
6029 High St W, Portsmouth, VA 23703-4507
Powhatan 4
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Powhatan Paws Pet Sitting
1545 Meade Point Dr, Powhatan, VA 23139
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Pet Quarters
1711 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139
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County Line Kennel
1807 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139-8013
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Pet Quarters
1807 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139-8013
Roanoke 4
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Ace Pet Watchers
5317 Carolyn Cir, Roanoke, VA 24018
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Creature Comfort
3331 Circle Brook Dr Apt G, Roanoke, VA 24018
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Ruffin It boarding
4579 Layman Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012-7033
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Back Creek K-9 Retreat
6754 Grubb Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018-6926
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Pawsh Salon & Boutique, LLC
141 Hillcrest Pkwy Ste 100, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Companion Animal Care
221 Frank Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Chesapeake Bed And Biscuit
4020 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321-2126
Culpeper 3
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The Cat's Pajamas Boarding And Sitting
425 Azalea St, Culpeper, VA 22701
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Ellie's Pet Service
11403 Cherry Hill Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701-5912
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Pets Need Love Too
197 Jenkins Ave, Culpeper, VA 22701
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Love 'Em and Leash 'Em
8413 Lippizan Pl, Gainesville, VA 20155-1734
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The Dog House Pet Services
13608 Morris Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155-1380
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Paws on a Walk
15121 Toccoa Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155-4880
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Pet Pleasers, Inc.
400 Southlake Blvd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236-3061
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Kittery
900 Southlake Blvd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236-3916
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Midlothian Pet Pals
2605 Krossridge Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Vienna 3
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Vienna Leash
726 Hunter Ct SW, Vienna, VA 22180
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Christina's Furry Friends
2679 Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 22180
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Fetch! Pet Care
1600 Spring Hill Rd, Vienna, VA 22182-2229
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Grrrim's Petsitting
301 Josephine St, Berryville, VA 22611
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Traci Guynup
301 Josephine St, Berryville, VA 22611
Bristow 2
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BFF Boarding Feathered Friends
10174 Elgin Way, Bristow, VA 20136
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We Let the Dogs Out 4 You, LLC
10172 Elgin Way, Bristow, VA 20136
Burke 2
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Burke Centre Pet Sitting
5616 Summer Oak Way, Burke, VA 22015-2224
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Burke Centre Pet Sitting
5765 Burke Centre Pkwy Ste F Pmb 402, Burke, VA 22015-2264
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Paw Pals Pet Sitting
14001-C St Germain Dr #213, Centreville, VA 20121
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Pampered Pooch Petcare
14120 A Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20122
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Animlz Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
16 Windy Way, Front Royal, VA 22630-6019
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The Country Critter Sitter Llc
380 Menefee Ln, Front Royal, VA 22630-8462
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Alternative Pet Care
737 Walker Rd Ste 3, Great Falls, VA 22066-2833
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Animal Nannies Of Mclean
9912 Georgetown Pike Ste C202, Great Falls, VA 22066-2825
Leesburg 2
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Woofie's Of Leesburg
208 S King St Ste 301b, Leesburg, VA 20175-3018
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Leesburg Canine Country Club
22025 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175-6340
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Sabrinas Dog Walk Service - Pet Service
18 Stocks St, Lovettsville, VA 20180
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Furry Friends Pet Care
11 Mills Ct, Lovettsville, VA 20180
Manassas 2
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Paws-n-play
9028 Prince William St Ste D, Manassas, VA 20110-5664
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Blooms Crossing Vet Clinic
8641 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
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Sampson Smiles Pet Care
7051 Brookfield Plz #375, Springfield, VA 22150
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The Wag Pack
5415D Backlick Rd Ste 200, Springfield, VA 22151
Sterling 2
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Sterling Dog Walking
519 Brethour Ct, Sterling, VA 20164
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Auntie M's Professional Pet Care
131 Avondale Dr, Sterling, VA 20164-1204
Suffolk 2
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A Barking Good Time
Deerfield Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435
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Daystar Samoyeds
3033 Barnes Rd, Suffolk, VA 23437
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Pet Sitting, Boarding & Care: Rover.com/sit/parkers
168 Locust St, Warrenton, VA 20186-3519
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Zorgers Pet Care, Llc
41 W Lee Hwy, Warrenton, VA 20186-2203
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The Dog Nanny
700 Rife Rd Apt 8d, Waynesboro, VA 22980
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Kokomoz
141a E Broad St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
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Fetch! Pet Care of Winchester/Berryville/Front Royal
433 W Leicester St, Winchester, VA 22601
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BAR Pet Services
439 Canyon Rd, Winchester, VA 22602
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Golden Retreat For K9s
496 Viewtown Rd, Amissville, VA 20106-4242
Bealeton 1
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Champion Pet Sitters
10454 Clancy Ln, Bealeton, VA 22712
Bedford 1
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Barks and Recreation
942 Blue Ridge Ave, Bedford, VA 24523-2404
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Bs Bark and Board
306 Wyandotte Ave W, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-2650
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Prestige Pet Sitting Agencies
200 Merrimac Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060-0273
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Breezewood Kennels
17765 Lakefield Rd, Blue Ridge, VA 20141
Bluemont 1
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Creature Comforts Pet Sitting Service
34076 Snickersville Tpke, Bluemont, VA 20135-1830
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Peachy Pups, Llc
43045 Van Metre Dr, Broadlands, VA 20148-5535
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A Dog's World Dog Training & Pet Care
4410 Brookfield Corporate Dr, Chantilly, VA 20153-8001
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All For Cobalt In Home Pet Care
4006 West Ct, Chesterfield, VA 23832
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Pawsitive Animal Services
105 Twig St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Clifton 1
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Casa Canine
Clifton, VA
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Canine Resort
1274 Ebb Tide Dr, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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Paw and Order, SPU Pet Sitting, LLC
155 Watercress Ct, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Dumfries 1
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Pet Nanny
5064 Spring Branch Blvd, Dumfries, VA 22025
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Skyview Kennels LLC
583 Fairfield Ln, Dunnsville, VA 22454
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BnB Pets
6077 Markwood Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936-1606
Elliston 1
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Dark Forest Kennels
335 Dark Run Rd, Elliston, VA 24087-4319
Floyd 1
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Buddys Boarding
1437 Christiansburg Pike, Floyd, VA 24091-3711
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Rose Pet Services
Maryland Ave, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Grandma's Dog House
5254 Island Ct, Goochland, VA 23063
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Nordhausen Elite K9
4171 Lee Jackson Hwy Ste 113, Greenville, VA 24440-1772
Grottoes 1
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Spoil 'em Rotten
339 Patterson Mill Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
Hampton 1
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Red-Letter Runners
2409 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23661-3220
Herndon 1
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Becky's Pet Care
433 Carlisle Dr Ste B, Herndon, VA 20170-5604
Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
Hopewell 1
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Dog Den
3305 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860-4703
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PAW PALS Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
Huddleston, VA
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King George Critter Sitters
8141 Linda Ln, King George, VA 22485
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Brian's Aquarium and Pet Care LLC
11530 Gunner Ct, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Linden 1
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Misty Mountain Pet Sitting
183 Jericho Rd, Linden, VA 22642
Louisa 1
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Poindexter Park
9444 Poindexter Rd, Louisa, VA 23093-4533
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Down With The Dogs daycamp & boarding
95 Viking Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502-4439
Marion 1
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Meraki Pet Retreat
164 Gailliot Vista Dr, Marion, VA 24354
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A Puppy's Prayer
9377 Pecan Tree Ct, Mechanicsville, VA 23116-7202
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Pawsitive Pet Care
3026 Chislet Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112
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GrandPawsPuppyHaven
136 Nicewood Dr, Newport News, VA 23602
Norfolk 1
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Wags Doggie Daycare
950 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517-1516
Occoquan 1
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Loyalty Pet Care
301 Commerce St Unit B, Occoquan, VA 22125-7710
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Playful Paws Petcare
19011 Matoaca Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Animal Au Paws
38192 Highland Farm Pl, Purcellville, VA 20132
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Paw It Down
18519 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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Happy Tails Puppy Camp.com
292 Carpenters Mill Rd #2, Ruckersville, VA 22968
Salem 1
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Good Dogs Walking service
536 Frey St, Salem, VA 24153
Sandston 1
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Canine Works
6440 Memorial Dr, Sandston, VA 23150-6309
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Kayla's K9 Care
114 Kidds Mill Ln, Scottsville, VA 24590
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Universal Paw's
25050 Riding Plz Ste 130-256, South Riding, VA 20152-5925
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Cherished Cats Pet Sitting
7420 Brock Rd #594, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Stafford 1
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Sittin' Pretty Pet Salon
711 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford, VA 22554-3714
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Perfect Pooch
785 Lake Park Dr, Union Hall, VA 24176-3903
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Webber Farm
169 Sandy Point Rd, West Point, VA 23181
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K9 Concepts
1456 Fadley Rd, Weyers Cave, VA 24486
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Bubble Buddies
109 North Trce, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Yorktown 1
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Hearts at Home Pet Sitting, LLC
103 Ada Dr, Yorktown, VA 23693
Also in Virginia
- Animal Shelters & Rescues298
- Dog Boarding Facilities295
- Dog Trainers224
- Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas123
- Indoor Dog Parks37
- Fenced Dog Parks21
- Dog Parks with Water Features14
- Pet Adoption Centers12
Good to know
What is the difference between a dog walker and a pet sitter?
Dog walkers typically provide 30- to 60-minute daytime visits to exercise your dog while you are at work. Pet sitters generally manage full vacation care, which can include multiple daily drop-ins or overnight stays in your home to handle feeding, play, and routines.
How much do local dog walking and pet sitting services typically cost?
Single dog walks often range from $20 to $35 per half-hour visit. Overnight pet sitting in your home typically starts around $75 to $125 per night, though rates vary based on the number of pets, location, and specific care requirements.
What should I ask a potential sitter or walker before hiring them?
Ask if they are bonded and insured, how they handle medical emergencies, and what their backup plan is if your assigned walker falls ill. It is also helpful to clarify their cancellation policy and whether you will receive photo or GPS updates after each visit.
How long is a dog in heat?
A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Virginia to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 202 dog parks in Virginia to plan future visits once the cycle ends.
How long does a dog stay in heat?
Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Virginia. Our guide lists 202 dog parks in Virginia for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.