Fairfax Station, VA Pet Sitting Services

Paw Pals is an organization providing full-service, personalized Fairfax Station, VA pet sitting services.

Paw Pals gains a true sense of reward and satisfaction knowing how our clients can relax and perform personal and professional duties. We take pride in providing pet owners with peace of mind resulting from knowing that their furry companions and their home are well-taken care of.

While you are away from home, your beloved pals should receive the same level of love and attention as you give them, and they need to be cared for them in the way you would like.

When searching for the right professional pet sitters for you and your pets, there are a few important questions to keep in mind.

• What kind of benefit can I expect from Paw Pals?
• Are sitters qualified and experienced enough to take care of my pets and make sure they have what they need?
• What are all the services Paw Pals can provide for my pets and my home?

Pet Sitting Services For Fairfax Station, VA

Paw Pals is a local business, and has been a proud member of the Fairfax Station community for over 10 years. Our services can be used by Fairfax Station residents living in the 22039 zip code.

Paw Pals’ Fairfax Station, VA pet sitting services are virtually comprehensive, and include such basics as walking your dog around the block, to spending some time with your pets during the day or night. A complete list of our services to residents of Fairfax Station, VA include:

Mid-Day Pet Visits

It can be a while until you’re back home from your busy work schedule and commute during mid-day. We are able to provide this much needed potty break for your dog Monday–Friday.

Mid-Day Pet Visits Pricing

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits

If you need Fairfax Station, VA pet sitting services outside of our normal hours, let us know. When you have busy weekends or irregularities in your schedule and your pets need help, we will be there for you.

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits Pricing

Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight)

If you would like your pet to remain at home when you are away, Paw Pals has the reliable pet sitters you need. We are able to provide routine care for pets as well as other simple household duties.

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) Fairfax Station 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 Station, VA Pet Sitting Services

Pet Supply Pick-up (Go Fetch!)

Sometimes, pet owners are not able to access the pet supplies, food, and litter their pets need. Our pet sitters can be depended upon to pick-up what your pets require when we help you take care of them.

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)

If your yard needs doggie poop picked up when you’re unable to, please let us know and our pet sitters will cheerfully handle 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

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

If your pets need taken to the vet or to the groomer, our pet sitters are available to provide transportation and see it through.

The Advantages of Using Paw Pals

The benefits that can be had from Paw Pals’ services are many, both for your home and your pets in Fairfax Station, VA.

Benefits for Pets

• Required medications are administered right on time
• A constant routine of diet and exercise is maintained
• Pet stress goes down considerably in a safe and familiar environment
• A paw’s reach is all it takes to grab favorite toys and treats
• Your pets receive our full attention, concentrating on the little things that keeps pets happy and healthy
• No traumatizing car trips to unfamiliar surroundings are necessary
• Genuine love and caring is given to pets while you are gone
• Parasites and illness from outside pets are not a problem

Benefits for Pet Owners

• Any guilt-laden goodbyes at the kennel are avoided
• Your house is kept much safer by having someone visit regularly
• You can check on your pets and sitter whenever you like
• Conveniently transporting pets to and from your home when you need help
• A happy and healthy pet will be eagerly waiting to greet you when you get back
• The peace of mind that comes from knowing your pets and home are in safe hands

Qualified, Experienced, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

All members of our team hold certifications from the influential PetTech Pet Saver Program. Included in these certifications are courses on first aid and pet CPR. Each of our sitters is required to gain certification again, every two years, to make sure they are kept at the peak of proficiency and up to date on the latest in pet innovations and practices.

As a result, you can be fully confident that you can rely on our walkers and sitters to protect and take care of your pet to the fullest in professionalism and knowledge that both you and your pets deserve. Paw Pals is licensed in the state of Virginia, and fully bonded and insured.

At Paw Pals, we will love and care for your pets as if they were members of our own family, and as well as you would on your best day. Absolute attention is given to all matters of health and well being, which is filled with the love and attention that can only come from true animal lovers. The friendly and interactive attention that each pet craves is given in spades, as well as our complete commitment to ensuring they stay happy and healthy while you may be unavailable to do so yourself. For many owners, pets are a real member of the family. The ultimate goal of Paw Pals is to have both happy pets and pet parents.

Common Situations Pet Owners Come Across

There are a wide variety of situations that can benefit from an experienced and dependable dog walker or pet sitter in the Fairfax Station, VA area. The following are some of the most common of these situations, not limited to:

• Your work schedule may have you away from home all day, and you need a reliable person to feed your pets or walk your dog.
• Some work requirements may take you out of the area for a short period of time. Cases like these need someone around, potentially at odd hours, to walk, feed and even medicate pets reliably.
• Personal or professional situations may take you out of the area for an extended period. To keep pets from becoming lonely, you may need someone to take them to their own home until you return.
• In addition to feeding and taking care of pets, you may require some light housework and tending to plants.
• If you are unable to get your pet to groomers or the vet, you may need someone else to take them for you.

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

If you have an upcoming event that will require you be away for a period of time, or just need someone to help out with walking and taking care of your companions while you are working, we urge you to give us a call for more information. We are available for contact both online and by telephone, to help you with any questions you need answering before deciding on the best resource for your loved pets.