About Us
Alice and Lola's Pet Sitting Service (ALPS), which was established in November 2007, is a pet sitting service owned by Nicole Browne. Her love of animals was the inspiration for pursuing her dreams of owning her own business while being around and caring for animals. We care for many animals including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, and fish.
ALPS offers midday dog walks, potty breaks, vacation visits, overnight stays, in home boarding, pet taxi and even house sitting for those who do not have pets. We pride ourselves on providing affordable, quality, reliable, loving care for your pets when you can't be there to care for them. For the business professional or for those who need pet care services when out of town, ALPS is only a phone call or email away. With our personalized pet care service you can have an enjoyable trip and peace of mind while at work or on vacation, knowing your pets are fed, safe, secure and well taken care of by professional animal lovers.
Getting Started
A few suggestions to keep in mind.
Plan Ahead
Make your pet sitting reservations as early as possible!
During the holidays and the summer it can be quite busy, so let us know as soon as you can when you will be needing to make pet sitting arrangements. You can call us at 703-568-1960. Remember, to please buy extra food, litter, treats and supplies in case you are gone longer than anticipated.
Pet's Profile
We will need to know what are his/her routines, special toys, hiding places and where there food is located. We will meet with you and your pet at the consultation and have you complete the service agreement form and gather all important information in regards to caring for your pets.
When you leave
In one general area, please leave your pets food, leash and any additional notes that you may have for your pet sitter or dog walker. Please leave the phone numbers of the places you'll be staying in case of emergencies. We will already have the information about your pet's veterinarian and what to do in case of pet emergencies.
Returning
Earlier than expected: Please give us a call to let us know you will be home and we will revise our schedule accordingly.
Later than expected
We will need to arrange for additional visits for your pets. Please let us know as soon as possible that your trip will be extended.