Credentials
Passionately Pets is honored to have received the following accolades:
Best of Washingtonian
We are proud to have been voted by readers a "Top Pet Sitter & Dog Walker" in the Washingtonian since 2017.
Best Pet Care Provider Northern Virginia Magazine
We appreciate everyone who voted Passionately Pets to be deemed one of the Best Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers in the area by Northern Virginia Magazine since 2019.
Zebra Press
Thank you Zebra Press Readers for voting us the Best Dog Walker & Pet Sitter five years in a row! (Note: no poll done in 2025)
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite
Thanks to our customers, we've been deemed a Neighborhood Favorite for 6 years in a row.
Passionately Pets is fully bonded and insured with staff trained in Pet Tech First Aid & CPR. Passionately Pets also utilizes PetSit PRO, a continuing education platform in the pet care industry.
Pet Tech, Pet First Aid & CPR Certified
Our staff is trained and certified independently in Pet First Aid and CPR.
PetSit Pro
Passionately Pets is committed to the highest standards of knowledge, quality of care, and pet industry expertise. FetchFind is a digital platform providing pet care businesses with the tools they need to succeed, while providing a destination for pet owners to find expert, certified pet care professionals to take care of their pets. FetchFind Monthly Pro is an online education system designed to train, educate, and empower pet care staff. The curriculum has been developed over decades of research, testing, and real-life application. The content is constantly updated to ensure the most current, best practices in the pet industry.
Passionately Pets is proud of their professional affiliations with the following organizations:
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
NAPPS is the only national non-profit professional pet sitting association dedicated to setting the industry standard and championing the welfare of animals.
Pet Sitters International
Since 1994, Pet Sitters International has educated and supported thousands of animal lovers and entrepreneurs with a desire to start and grow successful pet sitting businesses and turn their passion into profit.
Pet Professional Guild
The Pet Professional Guild is a membership organization representing pet industry professionals who are committed to results-based, science-based, force-free training and pet care.
