We care for dogs, cats, ferrets, fish (fresh and saltwater), guinea pigs, frogs, hamsters, gerbils, toads, and birds of all kinds. We offer convenient online registration and online service requests. We were established in 2007, and have an A+ rating on Angie's List. Many of our clients join us as a result of word-of-mouth recommendations. We have an all-adult professional staff of animal caregivers with years of experience and a strong commitment to providing exceptional care. Our mission is to provide the best, most compassionate care to your animal companions when you can't be home for them.
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A former animal control supervisor and certified Virginia State Humane Investigator, Chris has been affiliated with such reputable organizations as the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, as well as a humane training facility for endangered and rare animals. Chris is certified in animal first aid and CPR, and holds numerous certifications in animal behavior, training, health and nutrition. Our mission is to provide the best, most compassionate care for your animal companions when you can't be home for them.
Why use a dog-walking service? If you're like most of us, you don't work close to home, and its not really possible to swing by the house to let the dog out at lunch time. But expecting our dogs to "hold it" all those hours we are away isn't exactly feasible either. That's where we come in! We'll take your dog(s) for a walk and provide fresh air, exercise and a chance to use the bathroom.
When choosing someone to care for all that is most precious to you, its important to hear what other people are saying. We get that. With over 20 years of professional animal care experience behind us, Sierra Stroll gives our clients peace of mind knowing that their devoted animal companions are getting a superior level of care and compassion.
Reviews (15)
Randi Miller
Mar 29, 2020
I've been relying on the outstanding pet care services of Sierra Stroll for several years and I can honestly say that my dog's happiness and well-being is just as important to them as it is to me. Having qualified professionals caring for my boy gives me tremendous peace of mind, and knowing he is genuinely loved by them is a priceless bonus. Call me old-fashioned, but you can have your cheap "app" dog walker - I'll take the real professionals at Sierra Stroll!
Summer Sonner
Feb 04, 2020
We have been using Sierra Stroll Pet Care for mid-day walks and pet sitting for five years. They are reliable, dependable, and communicative. I trust them with access to my home and to properly care for our dog who does have some behavioral issues. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service.
Malinda Koeniger
Nov 14, 2019
Regina Jackson
Jun 15, 2019
Sierra Stroll has been a God-send in the lives of our pets. Not only do they care deeply about your pet, they take into consideration their personalities, their food needs, and in general they just love them. We recently lost our beloved, Diesel, and before I could put up a post on FB the Sierra Team beat me to it, with a tribute that was heart-stopping.
Separate from love and care, they respect my home and make sure they follow whatever instructions I've left for our pets. I've been using Sierra for more than 7 years and can't say enough just how wonderful they are. My daughter also gets their help with her crazy Jack Russell, Ace. Again, you can't go wrong with the Sierra Team. They are part of our extended family.
Separate from love and care, they respect my home and make sure they follow whatever instructions I've left for our pets. I've been using Sierra for more than 7 years and can't say enough just how wonderful they are. My daughter also gets their help with her crazy Jack Russell, Ace. Again, you can't go wrong with the Sierra Team. They are part of our extended family.
Paul N.
Mar 19, 2017
K. A.
Mar 19, 2017
Everyone at Sierra Stroll has been a dream to work with! Super flexible and worth every penny. I appreciate all the extras they provide like switching lights and picking up my paper and generally making sure my house is secure. They are smart, reliable and trustworthy and love my dogs as much as I do. You can't find that peace of mind just anywhere!
Christine R.
Mar 05, 2017
I for one can definitely attest to Sierra Strolls excellent pet care and business practices. They give me an email after every visit. I don't understand why the person who appeared to have never had them care for their animals has a problem with Pre-paying. It is a usual business practice to do this in this industry. I have never paid AFTER services were rendered for my pet sitting.
First of all, I would be more suspicious of that practice as they could nickel and dime my fees. Secondly, I use another pet sitting service and they require pre payment as well. Sierra Stroll will go beyond just pet care, they will take your garbage cans to the curb, water, clean up messes your pets make, rotate lighting to appear that someone is home.
First of all, I would be more suspicious of that practice as they could nickel and dime my fees. Secondly, I use another pet sitting service and they require pre payment as well. Sierra Stroll will go beyond just pet care, they will take your garbage cans to the curb, water, clean up messes your pets make, rotate lighting to appear that someone is home.
J. W.
Nov 23, 2016
I'm not sure why all of the reviews are so high. I tried to contract with SSPC and found that while the sitter (Marie) was pretty awesome, the company sends anonymous emails, schedules visits at a specific time and then changes it to a "window" when their contractor is late, and then demands FULL payment long before service is rendered despite providing an invoice that states payment is due WHEN service is rendered.
To be fair, their terms on the web site do say "New clients will remit payment for pet sitting at the time of their in-home consultation. Returning clients may leave payment on the kitchen counter after receiving email confirmation of their pet sitting request." So don't plan a long trip without being prepared to pay for ALL of it in advance.
Have them sit for one night to "prime" the payment engine and see if they live up to their end of the contract. Our initial consult was 30 minutes late "due to traffic". well what happens to the care of our animals when there's traffic? They do not provide daily email when pet sitting so if you're gone for days, you only get to read a journal when you get back. There's no way to communicate directly with the sitter.
All emails from Sierra Stroll are anonymous. You never see a name for a signature. And oh, they let you know that you can leave a gratuity BEFORE service is provided too; they provide helpful text on the invoice to tell you that. Most of these reviews are over 2-3 years old. Not a great testament for a company that's been around since 2007. I'm sure those folks were happy as I'm also sure the caregivers are pet lovers and really want to do a good job.
This review applies to the business as an entity and the problems I had establishing a relationship with them. In the end, boarding at the kennel has to be better than empty promises, expectations of pay before service is being provided, and no daily feedback. But there are also better sitters in the area too. Ones that have made Angie's List and Best of NOVA.
To be fair, their terms on the web site do say "New clients will remit payment for pet sitting at the time of their in-home consultation. Returning clients may leave payment on the kitchen counter after receiving email confirmation of their pet sitting request." So don't plan a long trip without being prepared to pay for ALL of it in advance.
Have them sit for one night to "prime" the payment engine and see if they live up to their end of the contract. Our initial consult was 30 minutes late "due to traffic". well what happens to the care of our animals when there's traffic? They do not provide daily email when pet sitting so if you're gone for days, you only get to read a journal when you get back. There's no way to communicate directly with the sitter.
All emails from Sierra Stroll are anonymous. You never see a name for a signature. And oh, they let you know that you can leave a gratuity BEFORE service is provided too; they provide helpful text on the invoice to tell you that. Most of these reviews are over 2-3 years old. Not a great testament for a company that's been around since 2007. I'm sure those folks were happy as I'm also sure the caregivers are pet lovers and really want to do a good job.
This review applies to the business as an entity and the problems I had establishing a relationship with them. In the end, boarding at the kennel has to be better than empty promises, expectations of pay before service is being provided, and no daily feedback. But there are also better sitters in the area too. Ones that have made Angie's List and Best of NOVA.
Lou C.
Jul 02, 2014
I highly recommend Sierra Stroll and have been using their outstanding pet sitting service since 2007. They are trustworthy, totally dependable and affordable. Best of all, they take great care of my dog when I'm away and treat my pet as if it was their own. Chris and team will immediately contact you if something goes wrong during your absence.
During my last west coast trip, the pet sitter alertly noticed a small drip coming from the ceiling. Chris personally came to my house to investigate the problem and turned off the water main. Sierra Stroll's quick action helped minimize the water damage inside the house. I couldn't be any happier with the service provided by this professional outfit over the past 7 years. They're terrific.
During my last west coast trip, the pet sitter alertly noticed a small drip coming from the ceiling. Chris personally came to my house to investigate the problem and turned off the water main. Sierra Stroll's quick action helped minimize the water damage inside the house. I couldn't be any happier with the service provided by this professional outfit over the past 7 years. They're terrific.
Christopher Nesbit
Apr 19, 2014
Peter D.
Aug 03, 2013
Cissy D.
Jun 11, 2013
Sierra Stroll is hands-down the best business I've dealt with since moving to NoVA in 2006. They ALWAYS make time for my Dixie and Rader. They love my dogs, and understand how much I love them, too. They grieved with me when my Rader had to pass from this life. Chris and Randi are the BEST. I recommend them often, and I will continue to do so. I'd give them a dozen stars if possible.
They are simply the best - show up on time, take care of my beloved pets, ensure my home is secure before leaving, and just give me peace of mind when I can't be here myself.
They are simply the best - show up on time, take care of my beloved pets, ensure my home is secure before leaving, and just give me peace of mind when I can't be here myself.
Jennifer Garces
Feb 03, 2013
We've been very happy with Sierra Stroll for our dog-walking. Randi has been incredibly flexible with us; I've been out of town for graduate school and my husband's recently had an unpredictable work schedule, and Randi has always been able to meet our needs for daily dog-walking at the last minute. When we had those crazy derecho storms over the summer, my husband and I were out of town and we extremely concerned that we may have lost power and we considered returning early from our beach trip. Randi called us (despite many cellular services being down) and let us know that our power was on and that our dog was doing well, thankfully saving our trip.
Chris E.
Jan 02, 2013
I give Sierra Stroll 6 stars! Unexpected family emergency, boarding my mother's dog (Angel) was becoming expensive. Rather than boarding Angel it was more cost effective to keep Angel at my house. I registered online and the next morning received a confirmation and by the next day they came and took Angel for a walk twice a day for a half hour each and filled out a report card. Sierra Stroll was a heaven send. I found them to be reliable, honest, and committed to the care of my pet. I highly recommend Sierra Stroll Pet Care!
April Frye Goldman
Jan 06, 2012
Amazing people, amazing service! I have used Sierra Stroll for about 5 years. They take care of my cat and my dog and I would never trust anyone but Sierra Stroll. They are caring individuals who take a lot of pride in their work. I have referred a lot of people to them, and will continue to do so. They have become a part of our family, and there aren't many people who I can say that about! Thanks for all you do ladies!
