Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Care in Washington, DC
Founded in 1993, PuppyLove Pet Sitters has grown from a basement apartment in Georgetown to become a trusted provider of pet care services across the Washington, DC Metro area. Our mission is to treat every pet as family, offering personalized dog walking, cat care, boarding, and house sitting services. With a team of experienced professionals who live in the communities they serve, we combine decades of hands-on experience with modern technology to ensure reliable, transparent communication and scheduling.Our commitment to individualized attention is reflected in our 20+ year client relationships and glowing testimonials highlighting our prompt responsiveness, neighborhood familiarity, and dedication to exceeding expectations. We maintain rigorous standards through insurance, bonding, and a referral-based hiring process that ensures every walker shares our passion for animal welfare.
Services
Dog Walking
Cat Care
Pet Boarding
House Sitting
Concierge Service
Extended Walks
Pet Feeding
Mail Collection
Emergency Visits
Custom Scheduling
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We provide prompt communication during business hours with multiple staff members available
- Our team consists of experienced pet care professionals with 20+ years of combined expertise
- We maintain neighborhood familiarity through locally-based walkers who understand community needs
- We utilize cloud-based technology for real-time scheduling updates and reliability
- Our service includes personalized care plans for pets with special requirements
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
What people say
Unfailingly flexible
Great comfort knowing care
Never missed a walk
Above and beyond service
Quick response time
Services
Mid-Day Dog Walking
Regular 20-30 minute walks scheduled during work hours with consistent neighborhood-based walkers. Discounts available for weekly commitments. Walkers prioritize familiar routes and individual attention for each dog's specific needs.
Cat Feeding
Daily visits for feeding, litter box maintenance, and playtime tailored to each cat's preferences. Includes home security checks and personalized notes for owners during extended absences.
Dog Boarding
Home-based boarding with experienced caregivers offering individual attention. Includes playtime, feeding, and medication administration in a family environment with limited capacity for quality control.
House Sitting
Comprehensive pet and home maintenance during owner travel. Services include pet care, mail collection, light management, and security monitoring with customized care plans.
Concierge Service
Tailored pet care solutions with up to four daily visits. Includes medication administration, detailed communication, and special requests handling with personalized service coordination.
People
Josh Tuerk
Owner
Owner since 1993 with hands-on client interaction experience. Grew service from single walker to metro-wide operation while maintaining personal client relationships.
Will Warren
Operations Manager
Handles day-to-day operations with background in dog ownership and walking. Coordinates scheduling and emergency response while managing team logistics.
Evan Redmon
Service Coordinator
Manages home sitting services and website development. Combines local neighborhood knowledge with technical expertise to enhance service delivery systems.
Questions
Are services available during public health emergencies?
Yes, we maintain essential pet care services with CDC-compliant safety protocols during all public health situations.
What credentials do your walkers have?
All walkers have professional pet care experience or extensive personal pet ownership backgrounds with minimum age of 23.
Do you offer guaranteed service windows?
We schedule within two-hour windows (9am-6pm) with best-effort adherence to timing commitments.
Can I request the same walker consistently?
Yes, we assign dedicated neighborhood walkers for continuity and pet comfort.
What payment options are available?
Contact us directly for customized payment arrangements for extended services.
