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Old Mill Boarding Kennel

91 Lawson Rd SE
Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-4183

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We have used them for our cats for over seven years and have always been satisfied. - Apr 02, 2024

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Affectionate Pet Care

3851 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-250-5233

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Feel very safe leaving my dog in their care. - Feb 11, 2024

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Pender Pet Retreat at Dulles Gateway

4508 Upper Cub Run Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151 703-631-9590

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We have used them for decades. A vet on the grounds is a real plus. They... - Feb 07, 2024

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The Old Towne Pet Resort

8101 Alban Rd
Springfield, VA 22150 703-455-9000

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For what we paid we had one good experience with them and one horrible experience.... - Oct 30, 2022

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Preston Country Club For Pets

7363 Old Columbia Rd
Columbia, MD 21046 301-596-7387

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My dog always seems happy at drop off and pick up! - Feb 28, 2024

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Country Club Kennels & Training

10739 Bristersburg Rd
Catlett, VA 20119 540-788-3559

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The kennel buildings themselves aren't the cleanest facilities, but the... - Mar 06, 2023

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Rivermist Pet Lodge

19515 New Hampshire Ave
Brinklow, MD 20862 301-774-3100

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Excellent care of my cat during his stay. Highly recommend! - Apr 02, 2024

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Olde Towne Pet Resort

21460 Squire Ct
Sterling, VA 20166 888-475-3580

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I boarded my two cats here and I was very pleased with the excellent care they... - Feb 28, 2024

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Laytonsville Veterinary Practice

5910 Sundown Rd
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-948-0158

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They really get to know and care for your pets. Low turnover of staff. Our... - May 08, 2023

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Shady Spring Pet Retreat

1001 Hoods Mill Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797 301-924-4457

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Tillie is always happy to see us. When we drop her off, she is fine leaving... - Nov 24, 2023

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Seneca Hill Animal Hospital Resort & Spa

11415 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA 22066 703-450-6760

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My Yorkie puppy was returned to me very malnourished (very bony)... - Jul 16, 2024

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Pet Dominion

15820 Redland Rd
Rockville, MD 20855 301-258-0333

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pets seemed to like it fine came back healthy - Mar 16, 2024

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Sniffers Doggie Retreat

7300 Westmore Rd #1
Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-6781

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We use the Taft Court location. Staff is superb. - Sep 21, 2018

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Best Friends

395 Muddy Branch Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-926-6005

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Very poor customer service. Took a reservation for boarding and grooming,... - Oct 27, 2022

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Waggin' Tails Junction

10035 Dean Dr
Manassas, VA 20110 703-361-7550

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Totally great. Have cared for our dogs for almost 50 years - Mar 08, 2024

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Paws Awhile Pet Motel

7353 Woodlawn Ln
Warrenton, VA 20187 540-347-4855

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My dog loves to go to Paws a while pet motel. - Jun 20, 2020

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Potomac Animal Hospital

10020 River Rd
Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-4142

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Our keeshonden take extra effort to buff'n'fluff and they do a super... - Mar 16, 2024

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All Dogs Club

5115 Berwyn Rd #C
College Park, MD 20740 301-345-3647

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We wouldn't leave our dog anywhere else. The cage free option means dogs... - May 12, 2024

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PetSmart

6800 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20815 240-497-1350

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The services were rendered and completed by the time quoted and checkout was... - Oct 14, 2022

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Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital Resort & Spa

7515 Brooklyn Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20707 301-776-7744

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Modern and Very Clean Facility. Staff love animals and it appears... - Jan 11, 2022

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

Instead of boarding at kennels, many travelers take their pets along for the ride, leave them with friends or family, or hire professional sitters. Each of these options comes with pros and cons.

If you can’t take your furry best friend on vacation with you, you may have to book him or her into a kennel. We provide ratings of local spots, plus advice and ideas on how to make sure you and your pet both have a good experience.

For your pet’s stay to go well, it’s not enough to select a kennel carefully; you also have to prepare your pet properly and then care for it properly after its stay.

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