Hire a Pet Professional

Our team of 12 neighborhood pet professionals all have prior animal experience, so we can provide top qualitycare for all healthy and sick animals. We serve adored pets of busy families and professionals in Alexandria and Fairfax County, VA.


We uphold the highest standards and best practices in our industry.


Compare our practices to other pet care services:



  1. We ONLY hire professionals who have multiple years' experience working in animal hospitals or animal rescue and rehabilitation.

  2. Offer a free consultation for new clients to meet their primary and backup team members, and we sign a personalized service agreement with each client

  3. Serve one household at a time
    (no “pack” dog walking)

  4. Avoid interaction with others outdoors (no dog park visits, no greeting other animals)

  5. Provide the primary care for animals in our charge (no sharing responsibilities with neighbors or other parties)

  6. Visit at least once a day while pet sitting (no skipped days between appointments)

  7. Provide a written estimate for client approval before each set of appointments

  8. Carry bonding and liability insurance, with additional "care, custody, and control" coverage for pets in our care

  9. Obey local ordinances regarding leashes, pet waste pickup and disposal, and pet vaccinations

  10. Maintain membership in National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and Pet Sitters International (PSI)

 


Quality and Safety

Our company mission is to promote pet wellness, health and safety by providing the highest quality in-home pet care.

To live our mission every day, our professionals care for your pets in your home according to your instructions, backed by experience and training to handle unexpected and emergency situations.

We are proud to be a Better Business Bureau accredited business with an "A" rating.

We're members of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and of Pet Sitters International.

 

Routine, Routine, Routine

We visit your pets at home in familiar surroundings, which minimizes their stress and reduces disruption to their usual schedule.

Our visits can reduce boredom, increase beneficial exercise, and prevent destructive behaviors.

And pets often need special or customized care - especially elderly, ill, or very young dogs and cats -so we adhere to your personalized routine for your pets' needs.

Our President is a Pet Owner, Too

Alexandria Pet Care, Inc.was founded in 2004 by Alexandria resident Elizabeth Legere, who still serves as President and General Manager.

Elizabeth holds a B.A. from Smith College. Her past work experience includes global sales and marketing for Holiday Inn Worldwide, and 10 years' consulting to multinational corporations for Watson Wyatt Worldwide.

As a child, her love for animals started at the family farm where she learned to ride horses, care for cows and feed ducks.

Her past pets have included Heidi the Affenpinscher, S’mut the Lilac-point Siamese, Shag the Bouvier des Flandres and numerous hamsters who found their best chances for escape during fancy-dress holiday parties.

Elizabeth currently has two rambunctious Portuguese Water Dogs who love hiking, swimming and eating carrots.




“Let me say how pleased I am with your service and our pet sitter's attention to our pets. Gladly recommend you to others!
S. H.
Collingwood
“ Thanks for your great service!
We loved the detailed notes
about your visits with Maya and Lorien.”
E. G.
Del Ray
“ We have such peace of mind
when we're traveling and you're caring for our cats. The boys look forward to their next appointment.”
L. B.
Old Town
“ Huck loves walking with you every day. Thanks for giving him his much-needed exercise.”
J.R.
Belle View

 

ASK US FOR REFERENCES!

We serve the following Virginia neighborhoods (and more!), so we're glad to provide references from your neighbors who know your pet sitter or dog walker.

Beacon Hill
Belle Haven
Belle View
Beverley Hills
Cameron Station
Collingwood
Del Ray
Eisenhower
Ft. Hunt
Hollin Hills
Jefferson Park
Mt. Vernon
North Ridge
Old Town Alexandria
Rosemont
Seminary Hill
Taylor Run
Quaker Hill
Van Dorn
West End

 


Copyright (c) Alexandria Pet Care, Inc. 2009. Better Business Bureau - Accredited Business