Dog Boarding in Washington
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Leandra was an absolute dream! She was so gentle to Sylvie, was exactly on time, and sent the cutest videos every day. I would use her services anytime!
Savannah W.
Marjorie is the best! We love having her watch our little Alby. She keeps us updated and is communicative and professional.
Jane T.
Always good with our dog Fia!
Sydney N.
Dana and Zach are incredible! They take amazing care of Poppy, spoil her with treats and attention, and send such great updates. I always feel completely secure leaving her with them. Highly, highly recommend!
Julia R.
Landon was super communicative and very accommodating to Bruno. We were able to enjoy our trip knowing he was in good hands. Will definitely board with him again.
Jose R.
My dog loved staying with Lady! She was patient with Olive, as she was a recent rescue and is still adapting to life outside the shelter. We will definitely be booking with Lady again!
Sophia B.
Christina was FANTASTIC! This was put first time leaving Hershey overnight. Christina took great care of her. We will be using again in the future.
Apple U.
Emily was fantastic, incredibly communicative, patient and professional. Absolute pleasure to work with, we ll definitely be using her again - Huge recommend!
Sean P.
Lady was amazing! She was so communicative before and throughout our dog s stay. She already had beds, treats, toys at her house too. I could tell he had such a great time staying over!! Will definitely be booking Lady again and again!
Katie S.
Hana was such a great caretaker of our pup! He got sick during his stay with her and she took care of him like he was her own (vet visit, medications, cleaning up accidents). We are so grateful to her for that! She made us feel so comfortable leaving our dog in her care. Hugo is excited for his next stay with Hana!
Lucy M.
The best dog events in Washington
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We the Dogs DC Yappy Hour
Bring your dog to your next Happy Hour celebration with We the Dogs DC Yappy Hour! Get drinks from 6 to 8 p.m. on special days in November with We the Dogs DC at Maga Design, Inc. There will be plenty of time to enjoy drinks and social time with other dog owners in the D.C. area.
Maga’s designers will be on site to provide custom pet portraits for just $15. This $15 is a donation that will benefit the Puppy Rescue Mission, a local non-profit. Puppy Rescue Mission brings home the “battle buddies” of military men and women who are deployed overseas. They also help rehome stray dogs from Afghanistan.
Admission is free, but if you want a pet portrait, you will be required to pay a $15 donation. You will need to select a portrait session as well.
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Santa Paws
Everyone loves photos with Santa! Bring your four-legged companions to Dock5 at Union Market in November to get a photo with Mr. Claus himself. Photos with Santa make the perfect Christmas card for your family. Get everyone in your family together, even your pets, for a memorable photo for $25.
The photos will be delivered digitally via email in early to mid-December. The event is sponsored by the Junior League of Washington.
Please remember that pets aren’t allowed inside Dock5, so plan accordingly. Doggy daycare will be provided, so you can continue to shop in the area.
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Humane Rescue Alliance Holiday Toy and Treat Drive
If you are interested in helping dogs in the Washington D.C., area this holiday season, join the Human Rescue Alliance and other local organizations to collect items they need to care for the homeless pets of D.C. Gather up any new toys, treats, and foods off of the wish lists from shelters in the area to donate to animals in need.
The Toy and Treat Drive runs from November to December. During that time, you can drop off any donated items to any of the three Fur-Get-Me-Not locations in the D.C. area. If you would like to make a monetary donation, contact the Humane Rescue Alliance today.
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Thanksgiving Craft Beer & Wine Festival
In order to send Thanksgiving off properly, stop by the Thanksgiving Craft Beer and Wine Festival! The event features more than 50 beers and wines from local establishments. Spend the day enjoying good food, yard games, live music, and contests with your family and friends.
There will be giveaways and prizes throughout the day that you won’t want to miss!
Kids and dogs are both welcome. Request a water bowl and treats for your dog while your kids enjoy playground equipment.
KidsCamp! A Dog Gone Great Time!
Kids love dogs, but it is important that your children understand how to interact with our canine companions properly. In order to teach children boundaries and safety when it comes to animals, KidsCamp! created a week-long day camp for children aged seven and up.
Children and their dogs come to the camp where children learn how to read a dog’s body language and work with their pooch to accomplish a variety of tasks, including obedience and agility feats.
The camp runs in December during the Christmas break. Day campers will cost $495, while residential campers will cost $695.
