Thanksgiving week is the single busiest travel stretch of the year, and every home-based sitter, boarding provider, and dog walker across Arlington, Alexandria, DC, Tysons, Fairfax, and Columbia, MD feels it at once. Families who wait until the first week of November often find their preferred sitter, or their preferred dates, already booked.

Booking in September gives your pet a proper meet-and-greet, gives your family a spot on the calendar before the holiday crunch, and gives you one less thing to plan in the weeks before Thanksgiving.

Not every pet does best in the same setup, so it helps to know the difference before you book.

In-home visits work well for cats, older dogs, and pets who feel calmest in their own space. A sitter comes to your home for feeding, playtime, and companionship while you're away, so your pet keeps its own bed, yard, and routine.

Boarding works well for dogs who enjoy company and thrive with more activity. Puppy Luv offers two versions of overnight care: your dog stays in a vetted sitter's home for full 24-hour care, or a staff member stays overnight at your own home so your dog keeps the comfort of familiar surroundings, with feedings, three walks, and playtime built into the visit.

Neither option is the "right" answer for every pet. The right choice matches your pet's temperament and your travel plans. If your dog already gets dog walking visits from Puppy Luv, the same sitter's familiarity with your dog carries over into boarding week too.

• Day Tripper ($85): A daytime visit for shorter trips or work travel.
• Standard ($115): Full-day care for a night or two away.
• Premium ($145): Extended, multi-day and week-long coverage.
• VIP Overnight ($135/day): Overnight boarding, either at a sitter's home or with a staff member staying at your home.
• Cat Sitting ($85): Morning and evening visits with feeding and litter box care, twice a day.
• Additional pets: $15 per pet.

All boarding and pet sitting starts with a 30-minute consultation, virtual or in person, so your sitter meets your pet and learns their routine before the holiday trip begins.

Puppy Luv is not a national app matching you with a stranger three states away. Every sitter and boarding option is local to the neighborhood your pet already knows, with dedicated coverage in Arlington, Alexandria, Washington, DC, Tysons, Fairfax, and Columbia, MD. Find your area's page for local rates, availability, and the sitters who already work your neighborhood.

Holiday week fills first, and it fills fast. Whether your dog needs a cozy overnight stay at home, a spot in a sitter's home, or your cat needs twice-daily visits while you're at the table with family, the best time to reserve it is now, while the calendar still has room.

Plan Pet Sitting for Thanksgiving today: schedule your free consultation or visit the Pet Sitting page to see full rates for your area.

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