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STABLE HANDS PET CARE AND SERVICES

(4.9 Score)
937 Windsor Road,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Since 2015

Specialty:

✓15 Minute Walk ✓20 and 30-Minute Walks ✓Mid-Day Dog Walks ✓Overnight Stays ✓Pet and Cat Sitting ✓Cat Play Sessions ✓Feeding ✓Play ✓Exercise ✓Waste Clean-Up ✓Companionship ✓Pet Taxi ✓House ✓Barn Sitting ✓Pet CPR and First Aid Classes

" Stable Hands Pet Care and Services is a locally owned and operated business that is a fully certified, bonded, and insured professional pet care provider, offering peace of mind to pet owners. Lara and David Huzzard are the owners. The team of dedicated, Pet CPR/First Aid-certified pet professionals works with their pet-sitting and dog-walking clients to design customized care plans for their pets. Stable Hands Pet Care and Services has built strong bonds with their customers and their furry friends based on the core values of trusted care and extensive animal knowledge. The company has no breed limitations or extra pet charges. Their services vary from traditional pet sitting, dog walking, and cat sitting to farm sitting and wedding dog handling. They provide dog walking and vacation pet sitting services tailored to your pet's needs and routine. Stable Hands Pet Care and Services serves Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the surrounding cities.

2026 Highlights: Stable Hands Pet Care and Services walks through your pet’s routine, your home setup, and exactly how each visit should go."

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Price:

Essential Care $24
Standard Care $27
Extended Care $30
Specialized Care $39
Hourly Care Rate $52
Overnight Care $185

Discount:

Book 10 Visits in a Calendar Month: Get $5 Total, Plus $0.50 per Additional Visit up to 19 Visits

Book 20 Visits in a Calendar Month: Get $20 Total, Plus $1.00 per Additional Visit up to 29 Visits

Book 30 Visits in a Calendar Month: Get $45 Total, Plus $1.50 per Additional Visit

Contact:

(757) 318-0400 (757) 318-8993

Mon-Sun: 7am - 7pm

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SITTERS BY THE SEA

(4.9 Score)
1064 Gauguin Drive,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Directions

Since 2020

Specialty:

✓Private Dog Walking ✓In-Home Pet Sitting ✓Puppy Care ✓Senior Pet Care ✓Cat Sitting ✓Medication Administration ✓Feeding and Fresh Water ✓Playtime and Enrichment ✓Potty Breaks ✓Detailed Onboarding ✓Overnight Pet Care ✓Morning and Evening Pet Care ✓Vacation and Travel Pet Care ✓Multi-Pet Household Care ✓Meet and Greets ✓Home Care During Visits

" Sitters by the Sea is a locally owned, woman-owned business. Joee L Duffy is the owner and operator of the company. The company is dedicated to continuously improving the customer service experience through interactive technology and the training and development of their team. They will keep your home safe and your pets happy. Whether you are going on vacation, deploying, taking military leave, traveling for work, or just spending another day at the office, Sitters by the Sea is ready to feed, walk, play with, and, of course, give hugs to your pets. They also offer feeding, litter box cleaning, and treats. Their time and attention are focused on your pet, and all visits are custom-tailored to your pet's and home's needs.

2026 Highlights: Sitters by the Sea offers a complimentary Meet & Greet. Sitters by the Sea has been serving Virginia Beach for over 6 years. The company provides professional W-2 pet care through a team of bonded, insured, and background-checked pet care professionals. They offer professional in-home pet care for traveling and vacationing pet parents. Their team is trained in pet safety, behavior, heat safety, and emergency procedures, with team-based coverage for greater dependability and continuity of care. They carefully review pet and household information before visits. They are active members of Pet Sitters International, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, DogCo and Doug Keeling's Pawsitive Pet Academy."

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License #85-2399483

Price:

DOG WALKING:
30-Minute $34
45-Minute $44
60-Minute $55
PET SITTING VISITS:
30-Minute $36
45-Minute $46
60-Minute $60
OVERNIGHT PET CARE:
8-Hour $225
12-Hour $300
Morning Pet Care $55
Evening Pet Care $75
NEW CLIENT SERVICES:
Meet & Greet $34
ADDITIONAL FEES:
After-Hours Fee $3

Contact:

(757) 348-0411

Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 2pm

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THE REFINED WOLF

(4.8 Score)
Virginia Beach & Surrounding Areas,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Since 2019

Specialty:

✓Dog Walking ✓Farm Sitting ✓Pet Sitting ✓Cooperative Care ✓Puppy Training ✓Drop in Feed and Play ✓Farm Sitting

" The Refined Wolf is owned and operated by Thomi. All pets have their unique traits and mannerisms and therefore require their own unique and specialized training. They offer a dog walking service and pet sitting service for customers who need regularly scheduled, in-home service necessary for busy lives and clients who need occasional and often last-minute help for vacations and unpredictable work schedules. The Refined Wolf strives to be the most reliable and convenient service in the Virginia Beach area and will go the extra mile to give you precisely what you’re looking for in pet care. Online scheduling and GPS tracking are also available. They strive to offer the best overall pet care experience.

2026 Highlights: The Refined Wolf offers a free phone consultation."

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Price:

In-Home Private Training Consult $150
In-Home Private Training Session $90
In-Home Private Day Training $90
Remote Initial Consult $140
Remote Training Session $80

Contact:

(757) 672-0196

Mon-Sun: 7am - 8pm

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1. How do you handle aggressive dogs?
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We ask lots of questions before taking on a new pet and require a meet-and-greet so we can make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe. We understand that some dogs may be nervous or need a little extra patience, but we do not accept dogs with a history of aggression that could put our team or anyone else at risk.
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STABLE HANDS PET CARE AND SERVICES REVIEWS

Better than an App. I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Lara from Stable Hands Pet Care and Services, and I couldn't be more impressed. This local business stands out as an expert in creating a customized program for every aspect of your pet’s care. Lara's knowledge and expertise were evident as she explained the various services they offer, from daily walks and feeding to transportation and overnight stays. They come to you, treat your pets as their own and manage your pets in your safe and loving environment. Stable Hands Pet Care and Services is a true partner in our community, and I am confident that my pet will be in the best hands possible.

Stable hands has been a great help for our family and our pets. This service allows us the added flexibility needed to do what we want without worrying about the animals. Everyone we’ve dealt with here has been great. It’s great to go away for a quick getaway or an extended vacation and know our animals are in good hands.

David and Lara are the best ever for taking care of your pets and keeping your house safe while you are away. Every time they visit, they email you an update on your pet. They are the best.

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SITTERS BY THE SEA REVIEWS

The team has always shown great care for our pups who are cute but also a handful. Just as importantly they take care of us by being so reliable. They never cancel on scheduled visits which would confuse or crush travel plans. - Jerry D.

We were away for a very long time, 39 days, and due to the care and attention SBTS provided, our two very large dogs were healthy, happy and well adjusted when we came home. And the house was clean and just as we left it. Cannot say enough about the professionalism and care. - K Thumb.

We have used Sitters by the Sea since moving here to VA Beach from areas around VA, 5 yrs ago. I used to be a pet sitter/rescue for many years so I am very conscience of the duties & care of animals especially mine. Joee & crew are exceptionally caring of our 3 cats along with the duties required to their needs. I come home to the same little rascals that I left in her care, that is a testament to a true caring sitter that a pet lover needs for their fur babies. I highly recommend Sitters by the Sea to love your babies. - Peggy W.

THE REFINED WOLF REVIEWS

I contacted The Refined Wolf because my dog had some fearful reactivity to meeting new people and I wanted to find ways to make him more comfortable and relaxed in those situations. It was really important to me to find a trainer who focused on positive reinforcement and she was so knowledgeable and understanding. We also ended up working on recall and her instructions made such a world of difference! I feel so hopeful for Marlin’s success and I love knowing that the doors of communication with Thomi are always open when I need extra help. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to use positive reinforcement methods to help their dog live their happiest, safest life.

I am so thankful to have found The Refined Wolf. In only 2 sessions, Thomi helped me understand why my dog is reactive (and change how we do things) AND helped me introduce my pup to my sisters'. After that, my dog was able to spend the week at her house which is just what I had hoped. Thank you.

Meet Thomi today for well over two hours because my lovable Rottie is acting up negatively. Thomi gave me a number of tips to assist me in getting him back on track. I felt very comfortable with her and loved how she treated my fur baby!!! Thank You.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

STABLE HANDS PET CARE AND SERVICES Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Experience: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Serving Locations: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Book Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

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SITTERS BY THE SEA Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Book Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE REFINED WOLF Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Social Media: 8
Experience: 9
Responsiveness: 9
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Book Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10