Dogtopia of Alexandria keeps your pup busy with open-play daycare, boarding, and a full spa in spotless, climate-controlled playrooms.…
3121 Colvin St
“Dogtopia of Alexandria keeps your pup busy with open-play daycare, boarding, and a full spa in spotless, climate-controlled playrooms. Safety-focused staff, webcams for peeking in, and playrooms matched by size and temperament mean you get a happy, tired dog and zero guilt this week.”
If your dog’s manners need a summer tune-up, Olde Towne School for Dogs has been the DC area’s go-to since 1975, with real-deal trainers,…
529 Oronoco St
“If your dog’s manners need a summer tune-up, Olde Towne School for Dogs has been the DC area’s go-to since 1975, with real-deal trainers, puppy head start, off-leash work, day care, grooming, and a legit retail shop. Family-run, results-focused, and worth the short drive this week.”
From Head to Tail Grooming Spa keeps things cage-free and calm, with patient groomers who treat your dog or cat like their own. Book a…
430 Hume Ave
“From Head to Tail Grooming Spa keeps things cage-free and calm, with patient groomers who treat your dog or cat like their own. Book a Thera-Clean micro-bubble bath for a deep, all-natural clean that reaches pores and follicles, then strut that fresh coat around the neighborhood this week.”
Whether your pup needs a calming spa day or a place to romp while you WFH, Giving Tree Pet Spa & Lodge delivers gentle grooming, enriching…
6118 Rose Hill Dr
“Whether your pup needs a calming spa day or a place to romp while you WFH, Giving Tree Pet Spa & Lodge delivers gentle grooming, enriching daycare, and cozy cage-free boarding. Treat your four-legged roommate this week, then enjoy the blissful post-groom zoomies and couch cuddles.”
Whether your muddy adventurer needs a quick scrub or the full glow up, Pawsh Dog Wash makes it easy with self-serve stations stocked with…
4907 Brenman Park Dr
“Whether your muddy adventurer needs a quick scrub or the full glow up, Pawsh Dog Wash makes it easy with self-serve stations stocked with cleaning products, nail trims, and pro grooming. They also offer cat grooming in a separate section, and self-serve needs no appointment, right here in Alexandria.”
Whether you’ve got a scruffy doodle, a shedding cat, or a pint-size diva, Gia Styles Grooming is a luxury pet salon in Alexandria…
3014 Colvin St
“Whether you’ve got a scruffy doodle, a shedding cat, or a pint-size diva, Gia Styles Grooming is a luxury pet salon in Alexandria delivering calm, clean, nose to tail grooming. Local tip, they happily handle dogs and cats, and really do big or small.”
From the Alexandria newsletter, September 16, 2026
Your Dog's Best Friends nails the combo of high-energy daycare and low-stress Bedroom Boarding where dogs crash in a comfy bedroom with a…
2000 Richmond Hwy
“Your Dog's Best Friends nails the combo of high-energy daycare and low-stress Bedroom Boarding where dogs crash in a comfy bedroom with a staffer overnight, no cages in sight. Add in hand-finished grooming, thoughtful training, and real community vibe, and your floof will thank you all week.”
For Pets' Sake is a longtime, all-breeds grooming spot for both dogs and cats, perfect when the undercoat takes over and your lint roller…
1537 N Quaker Ln
“For Pets' Sake is a longtime, all-breeds grooming spot for both dogs and cats, perfect when the undercoat takes over and your lint roller calls for backup. Book a tidy-up this week and enjoy a cleaner house, a softer cuddle, and a pet that struts like they own the block.”
The Groomery Ltd. brings certified, internationally trained groomers using organic, pet-safe products and a calm, spotless salon to deliver…
605 Franklin St
“The Groomery Ltd. brings certified, internationally trained groomers using organic, pet-safe products and a calm, spotless salon to deliver gentle, breed-specific grooms that leave pups looking sharp and feeling chill. Treat your best bud this week, your couch and car will notice the difference.”
Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar lets you grab snacks and a wine or beer downstairs, then head upstairs for adoptable rescue cat therapy,…
109 S Alfred St
“Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar lets you grab snacks and a wine or beer downstairs, then head upstairs for adoptable rescue cat therapy, games, and chill telework vibes. It’s Alexandria’s first cat café and every purchase helps save, house, and care for the kitties.”
