Dog walking & pet sitting in Virginia Beach

Name: Stable Hands Pet Care and Services, LLC
Address: 937 Windsor Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451, US
Telephone: 757-318-0400
Price range: $$

Partners in Pet Care

Text or Call: 757-318-0400

Licensed | Bonded | Insured
Background-checked, trained employee care team
Real-time updates after every visit
Pet CPR & First Aid certified
Professional dog walking and pet sitting in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk since 2015.

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Dog Walking | Pet Sitting | Cat Sitting

For the Life of Your Pet and Beyond

Dog Walking

Stable Hands Pet Care’s dog walking services are tailored to your dog’s needs. Whether that’s a quick potty break or a longer walk through the neighborhood, each private dog walking visit is focused on attention, relief, and steady mental stimulation. Your dog’s day stays balanced and familiar.

Pet Sitting

Since 2015, Stable Hands Pet Care’s pet sitting services have helped pets stay comfortable in their own home while their people are away. Whether your pet needs a series of drop-in visits or overnight care, each pet sitting plan is customized to maintain familiar routines. Your pet stays settled, and you can enjoy your time away without added stress.

Cat Sitting

Stable Hands Pet Care provides trusted, in-home cat sitting for local families while they’re away. From litter care and mealtime routines to quiet companionship and medication support for shy or senior cats, our team is experienced with a wide range of needs and temperaments. Whether your cat is social or prefers to keep their distance, we meet them where they are, with patience, experience, and calm, attentive cat sitting care.

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How it works

Start with a Meet & Greet
We walk through your pet’s routine, your home setup, and exactly how each visit should go.

Set Your Visit Schedule
We put your visits on the calendar based on your pet’s routine and needs.

Consistent, Familiar Care
The same neighborhood team cares for your pets and gets to know them over time.

Continuing Care
When you travel, start a new work schedule, welcome a new pet, or your pet’s needs evolve, we continue caring for your pets through life's changes.

Your Partners in Pet Care

Since 2015, Stable Hands Pet Care and Services has served thousands of pets and families across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk.

From your first call, we take time to understand your pet’s personality, preferences, and daily routine. During our complimentary meet and greet, we begin building familiarity and comfort, because trust matters as much as food and walks.

During every dog walking, pet sitting, and cat sitting visit, you receive real-time updates, photos, and clear notes about your pet’s day. You know how they’re doing and that they’re being cared for with attention and care.

Each customized visit includes:

• Dog potty breaks or cat litter care
• Fresh water and feeding
• Medication administration when needed
• Basic home care such as mail pickup, trash bin handling, and light or blind rotation

Whether you have a single cat or a multi-species household, our Pet CPR and First Aid Certified team provides dependable, compassionate dog walking and pet sitting care so your pets stay settled while you’re away, and you can leave worry at the front door.

We want to be your partners in pet care for the life of your pet and beyond. As your pet grows older, we work with you to adjust their care to what they need. When you lose a pet, that relationship does not have to end. If and when you welcome another pet, we’re here to get to know them and help you care for them, too.

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Testimonials

WHAT YOUR VIRGINIA BEACH, CHESAPEAKE, & NORFOLK NEIGHBORS ARE SAYING..

      EXCELLENT  
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   Jen F 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have used this service for several years in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake for daily dog walking as well as overnight stays for trips out of town. They have been super flexible, take great care of my animals, and always send the most thorough updates including many pictures. Special shout out to Whisper and Sarah! My boys loved them!

Owner's reply
Thank you, Jen! We appreciate you trusting us with your boys over the years, from daily walks to overnight care. We’re glad the updates and photos help keep you connected while you’re away. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Whisper and Sarah. It means a lot to know your boys loved their time with them!
  
 
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   Marla Hartman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been using Stable Hands for a little over a year now and you can’t go wrong with them… they go out of their way to make you and your pets feel confident and comfortable while you have to be apart, give them a try, I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Owner's reply
Marla, thank you for trusting us with your pets over the past year and for recommending us! We’re glad our team helps you feel confident about their care while you’re away and keeps them comfortable at home. We appreciate being part of your pets’ lives and look forward to many more visits together.
  
 
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   julie brown 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used stable hands for our cat care for YEARS! They are amazing! Online booking and paying makes it super easy. The best is getting daily updates and pictures while we are gone. I trust them 100% and highly recommend them!

Owner's reply
Julie, thank you so much for trusting us with your cats for all these years! We’re glad the online booking and payment process makes planning care easier, and that the daily updates and photos give you peace of mind while you’re away. Your continued trust and recommendation mean so much to our entire team!
  
 
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   Marie Nichols 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been using Stable Hands' pet sitting services since 2018 and have yet to be disappointed by them. The initial meet and great is a great way to be introduced to the person who will be taking care of your pets while you're away. I've always had the same sitter(s) coming to look after my fur babies, and if there was ever and instance of someone new needing to look after them, a new meet and great was set up so I could both meet the new sitter in-person, ad well as being able to give them a walktrough on my pets' care. Stable Hands was there for me when I had to leave the state last minute due to a death in the family, and they worked hard and quickly in order to help me make arrangements for a sitter, given the situation. I always know my pets will be well looked after and cared for anytime I have to be away from home and am able to enjoy my time away, knowing the sitter(s) take care of and treat my fur babies as if they're their own.

Owner's reply
Marie, thank you for trusting us with your pets since 2018! We’re glad the familiar faces and introductions to new sitters have made a difference for you. And we’re grateful we could help when you needed care on short notice. Thank you for being part of Stable Hands for so many years and for taking the time to share this.
  
 
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   Briana Murphy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been using Stable Hands for years, and I recommend them to anyone who needs a pet sitter. They are very reliable, and I never have to worry when I'm out of town because I know they'll go above and beyond and treat my babies well.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Briana. It means a lot to have earned your trust over the years. We're so glad our visits give you peace of mind while you're out of town. Our team cares deeply about your babies, and we appreciate you continuing to choose Stable Hands and recommending us to others.
  
 
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   Claudia Baker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful experience. First time using a pet sitting service, they set the bar very high! Everyone I worked with was very knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough. We had a screening call to determine my needs and they paired me with a sitter who exceeded them. She came for a meet and greet and asked great questions and shared lots of valuable information. After establishing a good rapport with my dogs, I felt very comfortable knowing they would be in her care. During the visits, she wrote perfectly detailed updates, including photos! At one visit, she discovered that my smoke detector had a low battery chirping, which she reported to us since it makes my dog very anxious. I was able to then contact her and instruct her that I wanted her to locate the alarm and remove the battery (as we had plenty of other alarms in the home).  She did so and was my dog's hero for stopping the horrible beeping! I'm so thankful she went above and beyond to make sure my babies were well taken care of. I loved the flexible options as they were able to accommodate our odd hours work schedules. Will definitely use Stable Hands again! ❤️

Owner's reply
Claudia, thank you so much for sharing this. We’re especially glad to hear that you felt comfortable and confident with the care from the very beginning. Taking the time to understand your pets, their routines, and what matters to them is such an important part of what we do. The smoke detector story made us smile. Noticing those little things can make a huge difference for a pet, and we’re so glad we could help make your dog more comfortable while you were away. Thank you for trusting Stable Hands for your first experience with professional pet care. We’re grateful to be your partners in pet care and look forward to seeing your pups again!
  
 
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   James Hyssong 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service here is top notch. The team members that arrive for service show great care with all the pets and our property. The time and pricing is very flexible depending on what you need done. We use them exclusively when we're out of town and will continue to do so!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, James! We truly appreciate your kind words and your continued trust in our team. It means a great deal to know that the care we provide for your pets and your home gives you peace of mind while you’re away. We’re grateful to be your partners in pet care!
  
 
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   Peyton Weinrich 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had nothing but a 5-star experience using this company. I love that everything for booking and communication is in an app and the team always sends great updates and pictures. Any time there have been any changes they have called me and communicated well. Whisper is so caring and I’m always confident in my senior dogs care when she’s available

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Peyton! We’re glad the app and visit updates make everything easy and give you peace of mind. We’ll also make sure Whisper sees your kind words. She truly cares about the pets she works with, and it means a lot to know you feel confident in your senior dogs’ care. We really appreciate you trusting Stable Hands with them!
  
 
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   Sandy Hill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had Stable Hands take care of my kitty while I was gone for a week visiting family. They were wonderful and went above and beyond! Sandra C. was my petsitter and she communicated well and showed great care each and every day. I was unaware I would get daily reports and photos of how my pet was doing and after a couple days started looking forward to reading them. She informed me of my kitty's behavior, litter pan status, feeding schedule, and even about my mail pickup! I really appreciate their service as it takes the anxiety away for me going out of town. I don't have to worry about my little girl! Thank you!

Owner's reply
Sandy, thank you so much for taking the time to share this! We’re so glad Sandra helped make your time away feel easier and gave you the peace of mind to enjoy your trip without worrying about your kitty at home. Our visit reports are meant to help you still feel connected while you’re away, so we love hearing that you started looking forward to them each day. Thank you for trusting Stable Hands with your cat. We truly appreciate it!
  
 
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   Rebecca Ballance 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Sandra at Stable Hands Pet Care! She took care of my cat, Ollie, and my fish, Scarlett, while I was away, and I felt completely comfortable knowing they were in her care.

Before her first visit, Sandra came over to meet Ollie, Scarlett, and me. She took the time to ask detailed questions about their routines, personalities, feeding, and care, which immediately showed me how genuinely committed she was to making sure they were well taken care of.

Every time she came to the house, she sent me pictures and a thoughtful update, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She also made sure Ollie received all of his medications exactly as needed. On top of caring for the pets, she even brought my packages inside when they arrived, which was such a thoughtful extra touch.

It was clear that Sandra wasn’t just checking a box by stopping in — she truly cared about Ollie and Scarlett and treated them as if they were her own.  Knowing that someone so responsible, communicative, and caring was looking after them made being away so much easier.

I highly recommend Sandra and Stable Hands Pet Care to anyone looking for someone they can completely trust with their pets.  I will absolutely be using her again! ❤️

Owner's reply
Rebecca, thank you so much for taking the time to share this. We’re so glad Sandra helped you feel comfortable while you were away and that Ollie and Scarlett were able to stay in their familiar routines at home. Thoughtful updates, medication care, and paying attention to the little things are all part of how we try to be true partners in pet care. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sandra. She’ll be thrilled to know how much her care meant to you. Thank you for trusting Stable Hands with Ollie and Scarlett. We look forward to caring for them again!