All Friends Pet Care

Business Description

A professional in-home pet sitting business servicing clients in Northern Virginia. We provide in-home vacation pet sitting, midday dog walks, and overnight stays. Bonded and insured with quality references.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  We address any client concerns promptly and thoroughly.
• Do you offer discounts for multiple pets?
  We charge a base rate for the first pet and $3 for each additional pet. We cap our fee at "3+ pets".
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  A lifetime of loving pets, and many years of caring for them as the primary caretaker. Many of our sitters have worked in vet offices or kennels, and have general experience in caring for pets.
• What are your rates? What services do these rates include?
  Our rates vary based on the length of each visit and the number of pets. Please visit our website for our current pricing. Each visit includes feeding, fresh water, dog walking and playtime, litter box cleaing, medication dispensing, as well as retrieving your mail and newspaper.
• Do you offer overnight service where you stay in my home?
  We sure do! Our rate is $75 per night and includes at least three walks per day, along with an overnight stay.
• Do you charge extra for giving medication?
  Yes, we charge $3 per pet for oral or topical medication; $5 for insulin injections; and $10 for sub-Q fluids
• How many times a day do you come to visit my pets? How long is each visit?
  You decide that based on your pet's age and special needs. We have a variety of time packages: 20, 30, 45, and 60 minute visits that you can mix and match to create your own personalized pet sitting package.
• Will you come and meet with me and my pet(s) before I travel?
  Of course! A previsit consultation with your pet sitter is required for every new client. This is a time to meet your sitter, fill out the forms, and provide two copies of your key.
• Do I pay before or after my return? Is there a deposit?
  We require payment at the start of service. You can either leave a check for your sitter to pick up on the first visit, or pay through our office with a credit card.
• Will I need to show a proof of vaccination?
  If you could have your pet's vet records available at the previsit consultation, that would be great.
• What will you do if my pet becomes sick while I am away?
  We will first contact you to determine if it is a cause for concern or a recurring problem. If we can't reach you or there is cause for concern, we transport your pet to the vet and stay as long as it takes to resolve his/her problem.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Of course!
• Do you have pets of your own?
  Yes, all of our pet sitters are also pet owners -- we don't use any pet sitters who aren't already responsible for caring for pets of their own.
• What are the advantages to using a pet sitter versus a kennel or a neighbor?
  Here are just a few: 1) We have lots of experience, so we are able to quickly identify when something is wrong; 2) This is our job, and we are able to stay the full amount of time to make sure your pet is happy and healthy; 3) Your pet gets to stay at home, where he/she is happiest
• What makes you different from other pet sitters?
  We have been in business since 1998 and service all of Northern Virginia. We are the largest pet sitting company in the area, with 70 pet sitters available to care for your pets. We have twice appeared in "Washingtonian" magazine's "Best of the Best Pet Sitters" article. We have an excellent reputation, and are friendly with many vets, rescue groups, and other pet sitters in our area.

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