Reston, VA Pet Sitting Services

Local Paw Pals provides full and personalized Reston, VA pet sitting services to residents in the area. Paw Pals team members feel a genuine sense of reward from knowing that pet owners we help can relax on vacation, focus during work, or to pay more attention on personal or professional life— all while knowing in that their beloved pets and their homes are receiving premium levels of attention and care.

While you are out and about, furry family members should receive love, care, and attention only from people that love animals just as much as you do. When the time comes to find a pet sitter, a few important questions should be on your list of consideration:

• My home and pets will receive what kinds of benefits by using Paw Pals?
• Can you provide a complete list of things that your organization can do for me?
• Are Paw Pals employees experienced enough to ensure that my pets receive top care?

Reston, VA Pet Sitting Services You Can Trust

Paw Pals enjoys a respected place in our community due to our local participation in the Reston, VA area for the last 10 years.

Paw Pals’ sitters can do just about anything for your home and your pets, from visits to them at your home, to taking them out on a rousing walk, to even taking them to their house for a higher level of attention, when necessary. A full outline of all the things Paw Pals can do for your and your pet includes:

Mid-Day Pet Visits

We will take your pal out for a potty break and walk Monday-Friday. We will plan this out with you to figure out the best time to give your dog a walk depending on your work schedule.

Mid-Day Pet Visits Pricing

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits

Would you like to give your pal a potty break or doggie walk outside of our regular hours during mid-day? This service provides an essential break if your work plans or personal schedule becomes inconsistent.

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits Pricing

Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight)

You deserve a vacation, but your pet’s should also receive the personal attention they deserve when you’re away. Our pet sitters can share any of your daily pet care responsibilities as well as perform simple housesitting tasks until you return.

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.

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.

Bed & Biscuit (Boarding) Reston 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 $50 per night for one dog.  Additional dogs are $25 per night.
Regular daytime vacation feeding/walk rates also apply. (see Vacation Visits above)

Additional Reston, VA Pet Sitting Services

Pet Supply Pick-up (Go Fetch!)

When pet owners are out of supplies such as pet food and litter, our pet sitters can help to get you what you need.

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

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 Waste Removal (Poopie Patrol)

When your yard needs pet waste removal, our pet sitters can clean up the old to make room for the new.

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

Pet Taxi Service

If you are unable to take your pet to the groomers or to a checkup with the vet, our pet sitters would be more than happy to assist you with this and more.

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.)

The Advantages of Using Paw Pals

Paw Pals has many different Reston, VA pet sitting services that bring a host of advantages for you, your pets, and your residence in Reston.

Benefits for Pet Owners

• Feelings of guilt leaving them at the kennel are avoided
• Access to your sitter is provided, so you can check on your pet
• Pets are overjoyed to greet you when you get home
• Aggravation or inconvenience driving them to and from a kennel is gone
• Peace of mind comes from knowing your pets are well cared for
• Your home becomes much safer under your sitter’s care

Benefits for Pets

• Absolute attention is paid to the well being and little things that keep pets happy
• Needed medicine is administered correctly and on time
• Your pets can avoid exposure to other animals’ bugs and illnesses
• Love and attention is lavished on your furry friend while you are gone
• Unfamiliar places and road trips can be traumatic, and are avoided by using Paw Pals
• Exercise schedules and dietary requirements stay the same
• Favorite toys and treats can be kept within a paw’s reach

Qualified, Experienced, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

Our team of professional and experienced sitters is very dependable, and can be fully trusted to take care of your home and pets the way they deserve to be treated. Our company is fully bonded and insured, and holds proper licensing in the state of Virginia.

Each team member is required to obtain certification from the PetTech PetSaver program, specializing in pet first aid and CPR. Each certification must be updated every two years, so an expert level of proficiency is maintained and all new practices are understood.

Your pet sitter will care for your pets at a level rivaling you on your best day, and will adore them as if they were their very own. All pets crave exercise and friendly companionship throughout the day, and we are happy to give all we have. We also have a deep commitment to keeping both your home and pets safe while you are gone. Our chief goal is not only happy pets, but also happy pet parents.

Common Situations Pet Owners Come Across

• There are a whole host of reasons that could make a dependable dog walker or pet sitter in the Reston VA area necessary. Here are some of the most common scenarios, but by no means limited to:
• Trips to the vet or the groomer are difficult to fit into your schedule.
• You are going away, and you need someone to water your plants, feed and care for your animals and make sure light housekeeping is performed.
• You are going to be away for quite a while, and you need your pets to stay at someone else’s home so they do not get lonely.
• You are going out of town for several days, and need someone to give medications to your animals, as well as feed and stimulate them with exercise.
• Being at work all day makes it difficult to find time to walk and feed them

Contact Us Today for Reston, VA Pet Sitting Services!

Paw Pals understands that the home is where pets are most comfortable, so we are happy to offer our Reston, VA pet sitting services in that setting. A hundred percent of our attention is given to your pets while they are within our care, something we feel is vital in keeping your home and pets completely safe. Each of our wonderful sitters has possessed a true love of animals for their entire life, which is instrumental in how well your pets are treated. If you would like additional information on what we have to have to offer, as well as how you can get started with a quality sitter, we urge you to send us a message online or give us a call today.