Pet Boarding in Merrifield

“Musa has been great with Mocha for 10 days, which is longest time we have been away. He was great sharing pictures and sending messages. Mocha looked happy and playful in the pictures. Thank you Musa for taking a great care of Mocha. We will definitely ask Musa to watch Mocha again.”

Cecilia H.

About: I offer a calm, attentive, and personalized care experience for both cats and dogs in the Tysons, McLean, and Great Falls area. With over 6 years of combined experience, I take time to understand each pet’s rhythm — from gentle brushing and quiet companionship to playful moments and frequent photo updates. My goal is to make them feel safe, loved, and at home while you’re away. I work from home, so I have plenty of time during the week to care for your pets and give them lots of love and attention. On weekends, I love being outdoors—if your dog enjoys adventures, I’d be happy to bring them along for some fun and fresh air! When caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their routine closely, keep the environment safe and clean, and treat your space with care. I provide regular photo updates so you always feel connected. I occasionally offer boarding at my home for small dogs and cats who can peacefully coexist with my friendly resident cat. I do slow, careful introductions to ensure a stress-free stay. Please note that I do not board large dogs.

“My only hesitation with leaving a review is that John and his family will get so much attention that they’ll be booked next time we try to use them! Kidding, sort of. Seriously though, they were wonderful. Very communicative and thoughtful. One of our pups is super nervous being left, and John and his wife sent lots of pictures and reassured us that all was going well. We couldn’t have been happier with the visit and we have already booked them again!!”

Johanna B.

“Carrie and Matthew truly care about the pets they sit. It was clear from the photos they sent us along with substantive communication during the stay as well as the very happy mood of our dog when we picked her up. 10/10 recommend!”

Jeff B.

“I needed 5 hours of dog care for my newly rescued senior Pomeranian and I’m so grateful to have found Donna. Donna provided a calm and caring environment for my dog to feel comfortable and relaxed, and they took a 20 minute walk together. Thank you so much, Donna!”

Emily C.

“Heather was great with my pups! Professional, thorough, punctual, and most importantly absolutely loving and kind! She updated me daily w the cutest pictures of my pups and made me feel relaxed and comfortable while on vacation. Highly recommend. We will definitely rebook her service as well! Thank you so much Heather for taking care of my dogs as your own!”

Hyein K.

“This is our second time using Sam’s services and just like the first time, everything was amazing! Our dog Penny loves to visit Sam and Happy and I know she is in good hands. Sam took wonderful care of Penny and even administered medicine to her. Sam is gracious, accommodating and a wonderful dog sitter!”

Dessie B.

“Kevin and his family is such a great support system for our family and with supporting our dog Dexter. He gives lots of updates and it’s clear our dog is very well cared for.”

Ted C.

“I was really nervous because this was the first time I had someone else watch Cooper, but they made me feel comfortable right away. They let me walk around the house, answered all my questions beforehand, and even little things like having rugs on the hardwood made me feel better about him being there. She was very communicative the whole time and sent a bunch of pictures and updates, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. You can tell she and her husband truly care and make the pets they watch feel like part of their family. Cooper seemed to settle in well and came home happy. I’d absolutely book with them again.”

Evan K.

“My Irish doodle Bentley loved staying with Shuyu and Eric! We received frequent updates and lots of pictures while we were away. Would definitely book again and highly recommend :)”

Amelia G.

“Jennifer was so great with our dogs, Luna and Izzy! She was very responsive and sent lots of photos and messages while we were away to let us know that our dogs were okay. Her son was so adorable and sweet with them as well! Our dogs came home looking happy and also smelling wonderful from her home. We hope we can use Jennifer again as a sitter, we loved her so much!”

Julia C.

“Elizabeth is a dog whisperer! Caring for a senior dog requires patience, knowledge, and genuine compassion—and that’s exactly what we found in Elizabeth. Our senior dog requires a slower pace, and a lot of gentle reassurance. Every detail was handled thoughtfully, from maintaining her routine to making sure she was comfortable and relaxed. We received regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Elizabeth is a godsend!”

Kim R.

“Could not have treated my pup better. Never worried about her. Carlos is wonderful. Will definitely ask him to keep her again. Lots of pictures were sent.”

Linda C.

“Fabulous! Donovan was super responsive and took care of Sadie's every need. What an excellent set-up for hosting dogs: a big fenced yard with lots to explore, and a friendly dog-loving family. I appreciated the frequent pictures and updated and am certain Sadie was made very welcome. I feel confident with Sadie in Donovan's hands and am now delighted to plan more bookings.”

Cheryl A.

“Laurie and Richard took excellent care of my senior pup, who was very relaxed throughout her stay. I would definitely use their services again.”

Robin K.

“Nadine did a wonderful job taking care of my small dog, Shadow! She asked all of the right questions, consistently sent pictures and videos, and truly made my pup feel right at home. Nadine will definitely be my go to now when it comes to boarding my dog! 10/10!”

Taylor F.

“Matt and Kelly (and their sweet daughter!) took great care of Robbin while I was away! They took her on plenty of walks and runs and I received pictures while I was away which was very much appreciated.”

Kelly M.

“Prisila is a wonderful host ! Both our dogs love being out in the yard and her fenced yard was perfect for them. She also was able to send us videos of them playing outside, which made our day :) Definitely will board with her again.”

Siddharth & Anubhuti C.

“She was so amazing. Very nice and took him on a lot of walks. Also sent so many pictures. Other people you have to fight for proof of life. She is a sweetheart. Will definitely use her again.”

Nelly D.

“It was my first time using Rover and Sarah and her husband made it worry-free. They kept me updated throughout Quinn’s stay with pictures and you could tell she was having a great time. Would highly recommend boarding with them, they’ll be my first choice in the future.”

Zach D.