Affectionate Pet Care

3851 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031703-250-5233

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92 ratings
84% superior overall quality ☆☆☆☆☆
Prices 30% higher than average
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"Great place. My dog loves it!"
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Daily Boarding Rates for Affectionate Pet Care

15-pound schnauzer

35-pound springer spaniel

65-pound golden retriever

90-pound old english sheep dog

Price for pair of 35-pound springer spaniels boarded in same run

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Additional Fees for Affectionate Pet Care

Required one-time fee (entry fees, membership fees, medical tests, etc.)

Exercise dog individually 15 minutes per day

Give dog one pill each day

Feed dog food provided by owner

Fee for a bath for dog before checkout

Fee for nail trim for dog during stay

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Consumer Comments for Affectionate Pet Care

Consumer from Herndon, VA
May 10, 2019

Great place. My dog loves it!

Consumer from Annandale, VA
Jun 27, 2018

We have used Affectionate Pet Care for bathing, grooming, day care, and training. Outstanding people and our little Chloe loves to go there. Have not needed to board her there overnight yet, but will not hesitate to do so.

Consumer from FAIRFAX, VA
Jan 23, 2018

My dog loves going to daycare and/or boarding at AFC!

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