Paw Keepers Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service

Paw Keepers Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service is a Dumfries, VA pet care business that looks after dogs and cats inside their owners' homes. It covers Dumfries and Woodbridge with midday dog walks, potty breaks, and in-home pet sitting. Owners comparing dog boarding in Dumfries should note the difference: pets stay in familiar surroundings while a sitter comes to them. The business has run since 2003 and is bonded and insured.

Services and rates

Visits are built around the pet's normal routine, and the same caregiver handles them each time.

• Midday dog walks: 30 minutes for $20, 45 minutes for $28
• Daily potty and play visits in the dog's own yard, priced the same
• In-home sitting for dogs, cats, and other pets
• Medication, litter box care, plant watering, and a daily activity note
• Mail, packages, lights, and music handled while owners are away

Dog walking runs on a minimum of 16 visits a month, and each additional pet adds $3.

Why owners choose it

Consistency is the selling point. The same person visits every time, which suits senior dogs and pets with physical or socialization needs. The owner left a 17-year career in government affairs management to start Paw Keepers in 2003, and the service has stayed in the Dumfries and Woodbridge area since.

Booking and hours

New clients fill out the online service request form, then get a phone call about the pet's routine and needs. A complimentary meet-and-greet follows before any visits begin. The office on Cardinal Drive keeps appointment and billing hours Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Inquiries sent outside those hours get a reply during office hours. Bookings and questions go through 703-445-8090 or pawkeepers@comcast.net.