Manassas, VA Pet Sitting Services

Paw Pals provides full and personalized Manassas, VA pet sitting services. When you are away or unable to take care of your pets for a period of time, your pets should be able to receive all the same attention and love that they get when you are home—and that’s exactly what we offer.

At Paw Pals, we take great satisfaction from allowing our clients to better focus on work and business trips, or relax with peace of mind when on vacation through knowing that their beloved pets are well taken care of while, also keeping an eye on their homes.

If you are searching for the right pet-sitting service for your and your pets, there are a few things to ask yourself:

• What services does Paw Pals offer for both my home and pets?
• What benefits do me pets and I receive when using the services of Paw Pals?
• How experienced and qualified is Paw Pals when it comes to taking care of pets, and will they be able to provide them with all that they need and require?

Pet Sitting Services For Manassas, VA

We offer our services to Manassas, VA residents in the 20109, 20110, 20111 zip codes. For over 10 years we have been providing Manassas, VA pet sitting services for pet owners, making us a familiar part of the community. Paw Pals pet sitters can walk your dog in your own neighborhood, visit your pet while you are away and provide play time, or even house sit while you are away. A full list of our services includes:

Mid-Day Pet Visits

We offer dog walking services Monday-Friday. We’ll take your dog on a potty break based on your work schedule and commute.

Mid-Day Pet Visits Pricing

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits

When you need dog walking for outside of our normal daytime hours, you can request that our pet sitters come during the weekend and after-hours.

Weekend and After-Hours Pet Visits Pricing

Vacation Visits (Non-Overnight)

Your pet may prefer the familiarity and regularity of the home environment. When you are away or on vacation, Paw Pals has the pet sitters you need who can also double as house sitters. We can manage most light household tasks and pet sitting responsibilities 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) Manassas 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 Manassas, 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 our pet sitters can also house sit. This may include light house sitting duties such as watering the garden or houseplants.

Pet Taxi Service

When a pet owner isn’t able to take a pet to the groomers or for a vet checkup, Paw Pals pet sitters can be depended upon to step in and help by providing transportation.

Pet Supply Pick-up (Go Fetch!)

If your pets need supplies such as food or litter, Paw Pals can get what your pets need to stay happy and healthy.

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)

Sometimes pet owners are not able to take care of picking up pet droppings. When you need pet waste removal, the poopie patrol is available to lend support.

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

Paw Pals offers you plenty of convenient advantages with both our pet and home services in Manassas, VA.

Benefits for Pets

• Less stress and more contentment from avoiding strange new locations and remaining in their own environment
• Consistent diet and exercise
• Having their favorite treats and toys around
• Medications taken according to their schedule
• Avoiding illnesses and parasites from other dogs
• Avoiding emotional distress from strange car trips and new environments
• Receiving affection and love while you are away from home

Benefits for Pet Owners

• Being greeted by your pets when you get home
• Avoiding the inconvenience and stress of transporting your dog back and forth
• No saying goodbye at the kennel
• Theft-deterring by having someone in your home when you aren’t
• Knowing your pets are being taken care of by capable and caring animal lovers
• The ability to contact your pet sitter and check on pets at your own home that you are familiar and comfortable with

Qualified, Experienced, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

Paw Pals is fully insured, licensed, and bonded. Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC is licensed through the State of Virginia. Our staff has certifications via PetTech PetSaver program in Pet CPR, First Aid & Care. Every PetTech certified staff member must go through a recertification every two years in order to stay up to date with the latest practices while maintaining an expert level proficiency.

Our staff members will love and care for your pets like they are our own, showering them with affection and interaction during the day to keep them both healthy and happy. We maintain an unwavering commitment to keeping them safe and secure while you are gone, because we know how important it is to have that peace of mind when you are away.

We view pets as part of the family, and our overall goal is to always have happy pets and happy pet parents.

Common Situations Pet Owners Encounter

There are quite a few reasons as to why someone would need a pet sitting or dog walking in Manassas, VA. Here are a few of the most common ones.

• You spend all day at work, and need someone who can provide your dogs with attention while also feeding and walking them during the day.
• You are travelling for most of the week and need someone to feed and walk you pets, and even administer medications, if need be.
• You need to leave town for an extended period of time, and would be more comfortable having your dogs cared for in your own home.
• You need someone to not only watch your pets, but also perform some light household duties, such as watering plants.
• You need someone to take your pet to appointments during the day, such as visits to the groomer and veterinarian.

Contact Paw Pals for Manassas, VA Pet Sitting Services!

Paw Pals offers Manassas, VA pet sitting services in your home, because this is where your pets are most comfortable and at ease. We know it’s convenient for you as well. We provide not just love and care for your pets, but also attention to details involving any kinds of special needs or preferences they may require.

We are all lifelong pet lovers, so we know the expectations other pet lovers have for their own. For more information on all of the services Paw Pals offers, and how to get started, give us a call or send us a message. We’d love to discuss what you and your pet’s needs are.