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Fairfax, VA Pet Sitting Services

Paw Pals is pleased to offer full Fairfax, VA pet sitting services. When pet owners aren’t able to be home for a period of time, pets should be able to experience the same love and attention they receive from you by people who can care about your pets as much as you do.

Knowing that the customers we serve can relax on a vacation or concentrate on work is something that is a genuine reward for the Paw Pals team. Taking excellent care of both your home and your pets while you are away is something we consider to be of paramount importance.

When it comes time to find the perfect pet-sitting agency for your pets and your home, the following questions help to ensure you end up with the best pet assistance:

  • What kind of benefits can I expect from Paw Pals’ services?
  • What kinds of things can you do for my pets and home?
  • What kind of qualifications and levels of experience do Paw Pals team members have?

Contents

  • 1 Pet Sitting Services For Fairfax, VA
  • 2 Mid-Day Pet Visits
    • 2.1 Mid-Day Pet Visits Pricing
  • 3 Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits
    • 3.1 Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits Pricing
  • 4 Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight)
    • 4.1 Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight) Pricing
  • 5 Overnight Pet Sitting & House Sitting
    • 5.1 Overnight Pet Sitting & House Sitting Pricing
  • 6 Bed & Biscuit (Boarding) Fairfax Pet Sitting
  • 7 Additional Fairfax, VA Pet Sitting Services
    • 7.1 House Sitting / Garden Watering
    • 7.2 Pet Taxi Service
    • 7.3 Pet Supply Pick-up (Go Fetch!)
    • 7.4 Pet Waste Removal (Poopie Patrol)
  • 8 The Advantages of Using Paw Pals
    • 8.1 Benefits for pets
    • 8.2 Benefits for pet owners
  • 9 Qualified, Experienced, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
  • 10 Common Situations Pet Owners Come Across
  • 11 Contact Paw Pals for Fairfax, VA Pet Sitting Services Today!

Pet Sitting Services For Fairfax, VA

Located in the heart of Fairfax, VA, we have become very much a part of the community during our past 10 years of operating. We serve residents living in the 22030 and 22033 zip codes.

Paw Pals team members can perform routine tasks such as checking in on your furry companion at home or take them for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, and we can also perform housesitting responsibilities when requested. The services performed by Paw Pals include:

Mid-Day Pet Visits

If you pet needs a mid-day potty break and dog walking Monday through Friday, Paw Pals can schedule the walks depending on your work schedule and commute.

Mid-Day Pet Visits Pricing

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits

This service is for when your pal needs a walk during outside of our normal mid-day times. We’ll walk your dog when you need assistance during the weekends or if you have an irregular schedule.

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits Pricing

Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight)

This non-overnight service is available to keep your pet’s content in their normal day-to-day routine while the owners are on vacation. We’re also able to manage light household tasks when you’re away.

Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight) Pricing

Keep your pets happy in their regular routine. Professional, guaranteed care for when you travel, eliminating stress for both you and your pets. We will take care of your pets and take care of minor household tasks while you are away, such as bringing in papers and mail, alternating lights, opening/closing blinds, watering plants. (Excessive plant watering may incur an additional charge, see House Sitting/Garden Watering Services)

Please note, for the well-being of your pets, dogs require at least 3 visits per day, and cats require at least 1 visit every 24 hours. Visit durations may be mixed. Homes with both dogs and cats will usually be charged only the dog visit rate. Homes with only small critters and birds (rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and fish) will usually be charged the kitty visit rate. Otherwise these pets can usually be cared for at no additional charge at the dog or kitty rate.

Dog & Cat Visits

Includes:

  • Walk, Playtime, Brushing, Treats
  • Fresh food and water at scheduled visit
  • Clean litter box
  • Medications, if required (see medication administration)
  • Attention and love as if they were our own!

Overnight Pet Sitting & House Sitting

One of Paw Pals pet sitters can stay at your house with your pets overnight to keep them company. Overnight stays in a home are always for 12 hour periods and begin when our sitters arrive between 7 and 10 PM. Two 30 minute walks for your pets are included in the evening and in the morning of the overnight stay. If any additional mid-day visits are needed, these can be scheduled as well. Please get in touch with us at least two weeks or more beforehand because this service is subject to the availability of our sitters.

Overnight Pet Sitting & House Sitting Pricing

A Paw Pals pet sitter will stay with your pets overnight. Overnight stays are for 12 hours with arrival times between 7-10 PM. Included is a 30 minute walk for your dogs in the evening and in the morning. Additional mid-day visits may be scheduled as needed.

Cost Per Night# of Dogs
$153.00First Dog
$16.00Per Additional Dog

Pet Sitting Includes

  • Walks, playtime, brushing, treats
  • Fresh food and water at scheduled visit
  • Clean litter box
  • Medications, if required (see medication
    administration)
  • Attention and love as if they were our
    own!

House Sitting Includes

  • Bringing in papers, mail, and packages
  • Watering house plants
  • Opening/Closing blinds
  • Alternating lights
  • Taking out/Bringing in trash and
    recycling

Bed & Biscuit (Boarding) Fairfax Pet Sitting

If you don’t want your best friend to be alone at night but prefer not to have a dog sitter stay in-house while you’re away, your well-behaved dogs may stay at a Paw Pals pet sitter’s home with our Bed & Biscuit boarding service.  Each stay is highly personalized to allow your dogs to continue with their typical routine as closely as possible. Dogs are treated as part of the family when they stay with our sitters, and you’ll return home to find them with a smile on their face! To be eligible for bed & biscuit, dogs must be social, friendly, house trained, and be current on their shots and flea & tick medication.

This service costs $80 per night for one dog.  Additional dogs are $40 per night.
Regular daytime vacation feeding/walk rates also apply. (see Vacation Visits above)

Additional Fairfax, VA Pet Sitting Services

House Sitting / Garden Watering

Even if you do not have pets to be taken care of when you are away, our pet sitters are also capable housesitters. We can water your gardens or houseplants and take care of house sitting duties that you may require such as:

  • Bringing in papers, mail, and packages
  • Watering gardens or houseplants
  • Feeding fish and refilling bird feeders
  • Opening/Closing blinds
  • Alternating lights
  • Taking out/Bringing in trash and recycling

Cost: $20 per day/per visit

Garden Watering
Garden watering can be added onto either House Sitting or Pet Sitting visits.

Cost: $8.00 for each 15 minutes

Pet Taxi Service

Paw Pals offers our Pet Taxi Service for pets who need to get to the vet or to the groomers when owners aren’t able to.

Calculate Your Cost Estimate:

  • Go to Google maps: Driving directions to get the route distance
  • Multiply the distance by $3.00
  • Add $20.00 for Drop-off and/or Pick-up charge for the first pet; $5 extra for each additional pet
  • Add $15 per half hour waiting time (You do not pay both a Drop-off and Pick-up charge if we wait.)

Pet Supply Pick-up (Go Fetch!)

In the event your pet needs food, litter, or other supplies, and you do not have the time or ability to do it, Paw Pals can step in to take care of it.

Note: We will shop at a nearby pet supply store. If a particular specialty store is requested, depending on the distance, additional costs may be incurred.

Cost: $20 plus amount of receipt

Pet Waste Removal (Poopie Patrol)

Is it becoming increasingly dangerous to wear nice shoes in your yard? Paw Pals can pick up where you left off, and clean your yard from pet waste.

Stand-alone Cost:

  • $16.00 for the first 15 minutes
  • $10.00 for each 15 minutes

Add-on Cost:

  • $10.00 for the first 15 minutes
  • $10.00 for each additional 15 minutes

The Advantages of Using Paw Pals

The benefits the stem from Paw Pals’ services are extensive, both for your pets and your home in the Fairfax, VA area.

Benefits for pets

  • Exercise and dietary requirements stay constant
  • Medicine is administered at the proper time
  • Neither an unfamiliar environment or car trips are able to upset your pet
  • The well-being and small details are what we pay close attention to
  • A familiar setting reduces pet stress
  • Loved chew toys and treats are close at paw
  • You avoid the possibility of parasites or disease from strange animals
  • Love and attention is paid in spades to your pet while you are unable to

Benefits for pet owners

  • Pet transportation worries are avoided
  • Crime-deterring measures are taken by sitters, which make your home more secure
  • You can easily check on the well being of your pet
  • You come home to overjoyed pets, eager for your love and attention
  • Avoiding the scary kennel means no tearful goodbyes
  • Knowing your furry friends are in safe and capable hands gives a real sense of peace and relief

Qualified, Experienced, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

Our quality team of knowledgeable pet walkers and sitters are dependable in taking care of your home and your pets, all with the height in professionalism that you deserve. Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC holds all needed licenses from the State of Virginia, as well as being completely insured and bonded.

Paw Pals will lavish the love and attention your pets deserve, just like they were our very own. Our unshakeable adoration of all animals translates into a level of care that could even compete with you on your best days. We offer the rousing exercise and friendly interactions pets live for, each day we take care of them. No matter how long you will be unavailable, our commitment to pet safety and happiness will endure the entire time. We strive to turn each and every one of our clients into happy owners with happy pets.

All of our team members must have their certification in first aid and pet CPR through the PetTech PetSaver program. Every two years, this certification must be renewed, ensuring that all members stay up to date on current pet practices.

Common Situations Pet Owners Come Across

There are numerous situations a pet owner might find oneself in that would require professional Fairfax, VA pet sitting services. A list of a few of the most common reasons, yet, but not an all-inclusive one, includes:

  • Work responsibilities may keep you tied up during the day, and you need someone who is caring and reliable to exercise and feed your pets regularly.
  • Travel could take you out of the area for a short time, making it necessary for someone to care for your home and pets until you get back.
  • Your home will be vacant for a more extended time period and you need someone to sit for your pets at their own home to keep them from being lonely.
  • A little light housework or plant watering needs to be performed, along with the care for your pets.
  • Appointments with the vet the groomer are difficult to keep, and you need someone to give them a lift.

Contact Paw Pals for Fairfax, VA Pet Sitting Services Today!

Each service that Paw Pals offers can be performed right at home—the most comfortable place for pets to be. Your beloved pets will receive enormous quantities of love and attention, as well as complete focus on the things that matter most. If you would like to receive additional information on what Fairfax, VA pet sitting services we offer, as well as how to get started as soon as you would like, we urge you to send us a message online or give us a call today.

Holiday Schedule

Holiday2023Extra Fee Per Visit
New Year’s DayJan 1st & Jan 2nd$10.00
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 16th$5.00
President’s DayFeb 20th$5.00
Easter WeekendApril 7th – April 9th $10.00
Memorial Day WeekendMay 27th – May 29th$10.00
JunteenthJune 19th$5.00
4th of July WeekendJuly 1st – July 4th$10.00
Labor Day WeekendSept 2nd – Sept 4th$10.00
Columbus DayOct 9th$5.00
Veteran’s DayNov 10th$5.00
Thanksgiving WeekendNov 23rd – Nov 26th$10.00
Christmas WeekDec 20th – Dec 26th$10.00
New Year’s EveDec 31st$10.00

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Areas Served

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  • Manassas, VA Pet Sitting Services
  • Oakton, VA Pet Sitting Services
  • Reston, VA Pet Sitting Services
  • Vienna, VA Pet Sitting Services

Office Location

Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC
14001-C Saint Germain Drive #213
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 345-1695

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Office Hours

Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday
9am - 5pm
Wednesday
9am - 5pm
Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Areas Served

Centreville – 20120, 20121
Chantilly – 20151
Clifton – 20124
Fairfax – 22030, 22033
Fairfax Station – 22039
Manassas – 20109, 20110, 20111
Reston – 20191, 20190

Google Rating
4.9
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4.9
Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Michæl Silva
Michæl Silva
21:38 01 Jul 22
Mary at Paw Pals Pet Sitting is the greatest! She has helped me train my pooch Chico how play nice with other dogs and for that I am extremely grateful! A+A+A+A+A+A
Kwi Kim
Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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