Affectionate Pet Care
3851 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031
Overview
Affectionate Pet Care is a cage-free boarding and daycare facility in Fairfax, VA offering 24-hour supervised care with large indoor playrooms and outdoor grass yards. They provide a range of services including grooming, training, pet sitting, and dog walking, with a focus on positive reinforcement training methods.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza
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Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
336 reviews analyzedAffectionate Pet Care is highly polarized; long-term clients praise the cage-free environment and the genuine excitement dogs show when arriving. However, a significant cluster of recent reviews warns of severe safety lapses, including a major kennel cough outbreak that management allegedly failed to disclose and instances of dogs being returned with injuries or incorrect medication. While the grooming and training staff are frequently commended by name, the facility faces heavy criticism regarding transparency, overcrowding, and inconsistent communication during medical emergencies.
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Outbreak Management (Kennel Cough/Pneumonia)
“I have talked to the owner, Amy, who said she would NOT be informing pet parents that dogs have contracted kennel cough at her facility.”
Severe Physical Injury
“I was shocked to see half of our dogs leg was ripped apart... they tried to downplay this incident.”
Medication Errors
“I expressed concern they gave my Chiweenie my German Shepherd’s medication... she probably was given Pip’s thyroid pills.”
Identity Errors (Wrong Dog Provided)
“Twice, I went to pick up my dog and they brought me the wrong dog.”
Grooming - Shaving Double Coats(3 mentions)
“I specifically asked the groomer not to shave my golden retriever mix... he was completely shaved down to his undercoat.”
Lack of Transparency/No Tours(5 mentions)
“They DO NOT give you a tour of the facilities... if a facility doesn't let us see the areas beyond the front lobby, this is a RED FLAG.”
Overcrowding(4 mentions)
“The issue is that the owners of the company have NO cap for how many dogs they’ll take... 50+ dogs in one room with one staff member.”
Billing and Policy Changes(3 mentions)
“The passes, that are paid for in advance, now expire in 6 months. IMHO, that is not nice.”
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