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Becky's Pet Care

6281 Franconia Rd #B
Alexandria, VA 22310 703-822-0933

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Some of their folks are excellent. Others, not so much. There is no consistency... - Aug 03, 2024

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PETSRME

7109 Dijohn Court Dr
Alexandria, VA 22315 703-924-1616

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fantastic pet sitter highly recommend - Feb 07, 2022

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Alexandria Pet Sitting

1908 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-548-1516

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They seem to have a lot of turnover, but I don't use them that often. They... - Sep 10, 2017

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Banfield Pet Hospital

3351 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305 703-518-8492

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Okay place to take pets - Nov 14, 2017

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Passionately Pets

1 E Bellefonte Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301 571-438-2323

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A bit expensive but understandable given the level of professionalism (eg,... - Oct 25, 2023

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A Guy & a Leash

3304 Collard St
Alexandria, VA 22306 703 593-7368

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Very professional - Nov 26, 2023

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Barkley Square

105 N Virginia Ave #101
Falls Church, VA 22046 703-237-3650

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PetSmart

3351 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305 703-739-4844

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PetSmart is very good for grooming and sitting while out of town. Love the... - May 10, 2021

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Cat and House

PO Box 30215
Alexandria, VA 22310 703-244-7332

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I love that it is cat specific! Will definitely be using in the future! - Nov 17, 2023

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Fort Hunt Animal Hospital

1900 Elkin St #5
Alexandria, VA 22308 703-360-6100

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The Unleashed Pet

1420 Prince St #102
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-278-2275

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I highly recommend The Unleashed Pet and Christy, the owner of the business.... - Aug 05, 2014

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Dog Gone Walking & Pet Care

1519 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314 540-295-6999

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Recommend, with considerable reservation. The owner does boarding in her home... - Jul 21, 2014

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Doggywalker.com

506 E Custis Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-838-5898

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Excellent in-home, overnight pet car when we are away. - Apr 15, 2018

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Fetch! Pet Care

Alexandria, VA 22307 571-451-0436

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So easy to work with; pet carers take such good care of my cats, including... - May 01, 2021

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Kingstowne Pet Services

Alexandria, VA 22315 703-822-0867

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We have used Kingstowne Pet Services for both dog walking and pet sitting services... - Jun 13, 2020

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Pet Lovers

5568 First Statesman Ln
Alexandria, VA 22312 703-941-6113

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I've been using Pet Lovers for a very long time - complete trust in how Joe... - Sep 06, 2018

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Royal Pet Kennel

5916 N Kings Hwy #B
Alexandria, VA 22303 703-354-7222

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Instead of boarding at kennels, many travelers take their pets along for the ride, leave them with friends or family, or hire professional sitters. Each of these options comes with pros and cons.

If you can’t take your furry best friend on vacation with you, you may have to book him or her into a kennel. We provide ratings of local spots, plus advice and ideas on how to make sure you and your pet both have a good experience.

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