What's the best pet spa in Northern Virginia?

By Stacy Rounds

June 24, 2024

For our upcoming NoVa Pet Guide, we invite you to share your thoughts on the best places for pets in Northern Virginia! Whether you’re a proud dog parent, a cat enthusiast, or have a more exotic companion, this is your chance to spotlight the pet-friendly spots that make our region a wonderful home for furry companions. From spacious dog parks and relaxing pet spas to top-notch veterinary clinics and pet-friendly hiking trails, we want to know where you and your pets love to go.

Northern Virginia is home to a diverse community of pet owners, and your input will help highlight the businesses, parks, and services that go above and beyond to accommodate pets. Your recommendations will help us celebrate these pet-friendly destinations and guide fellow pet lovers in discovering new and exciting places to visit. So, grab your leash, harness, or carrier and get ready to cast your votes for the best pet havens in Northern Virginia!

</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h2>What is the best vet practice in NOVA?</h2> <ul> <li>Anicira Veterinary Center – Manassas</li> <li>Battletown Animal Clinic – Berryville</li> <li>Burke Veterinary Clinic – Burke</li> <li>Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic – Arlington</li> <li>Church Road Animal Hospital – Sterling</li> <li>Companion Animal Clinic – Fairfax</li> <li>Companion Animal Clinic – Fairfax Station</li> <li>Fairfax Veterinary Hospital – Fairfax</li> <li>Family Veterinary Hospital of Stone Ridge – Chantilly</li> <li>Harmony Animal Hospital – Alexandria</li> <li>Home Veterinary Care of Northern Virginia</li> <li>Hometown Veterinary Clinic – Alexandria</li> <li>Nova Animal Hospital – Ashburn</li> <li>Pender Veterinary Centre – Manassas</li> <li>Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services – Fairfax</li> <li>Veterinary Emergency Group – Falls Church</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is your pet’s favorite pet spa in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>Belly Rubs Biscuit Bar & Spa – Ashburn</li> <li>The Dog Spa – Warrenton</li> <li>Happy Cat Hotel & Spa – Alexandria</li> <li>Healthy Hound Playground and Grooming Salon & Spa – Sterling</li> <li>Olde Towne Pet Resort – Sterling</li> <li>Omistar Pet Grooming – Hamilton</li> <li>Paws and Spa Grooming – Centreville</li> <li>Pawsh Dog Wash – Alexandria</li> <li>Peachy Pooches Dog Spa & Grooming – McLean</li> <li>The Pet Spa – Leesburg</li> <li>The Pink Paw Spa – Woodbridge</li> <li>Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa – Dumfries</li> <li>Posey Pups – Fairfax</li> <li>Pristine Masters Pet Spa – Leesburg</li> <li>Vienna Pet Spaw – Vienna</li> <li>Z Beauty Mobile Pet Spa – Arlington</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the best pet hotel in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>Bark + Boarding – Bailey’s Crossroads</li> <li>The Board Hound – Alexandria</li> <li>The Dog Eaze Inn – Woodbridge</li> <li>Dog Tales Daycare & Boarding – Chantilly</li> <li>Giving Tree Pet Resort – Reston</li> <li>Happy Paws K-9 – Leesburg</li> <li>Hometown Bed & Biscuits – Alexandria</li> <li>Montrose Pet Hotel – Fairfax</li> <li>Old Mill Boarding Kennel & Grooming – Leesburg</li> <li>Olde Towne Pet Resort – Sterling</li> <li>MVP Resort – Fairfax</li> <li>Paws Awhile Pet Motel – Warrenton</li> <li>Pender Pet Retreat at Dulles Gateway</li> <li>Pet Grand Hotel – Falls Church</li> <li>Sugar Maple Farm K9 Boarding and Day Care – Aldie</li> <li>Waggin’ Tails Junction – Manassas</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the best local pet store in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>The Dog Store – Alexandria</li> <li>Dogma Bakery – Village at Shirlington</li> <li>Felix & Oscar – Alexandria</li> <li>Great Dogs of Great Falls</li> <li>The Muddy Mutt – Arlington</li> <li>Pampered Pet Boutique and Barkery – Alexandria</li> <li>Passionately Pets – Alexandria</li> <li>Pet Supplies Plus</li> <li>Tango Pet Depot – Fairfax</li> <li>Weber’s Pet Supermarket</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is your favorite dog park in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>Ben Brenman Dog Park</li> <li>Big Dog Run</li> <li>Dulles Gateway Dog Park</li> <li>Eugene Simpson Stadium Park</li> <li>Glencarlyn Dog Park</li> <li>Grist Mill Dog Park</li> <li>Hal & Berni Hanson Park Off-Leash Dog Park</li> <li>Rock Hill District Park</li> <li>Shirlington Dog Park</li> <li>Snouts & Stouts – Indoor Dog Park & Bar</li> <li>South Riding Dog Park</li> <li>Vint Hill Dog Park</li> <li>Westgrove Dog Park</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the best dog-friendly hiking area in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>Bull Run-Occoquan Trail</li> <li>Chessie’s Trail</li> <li>Conway Robinson State Forest</li> <li>Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve</li> <li>Ellanor C. Lawrence Park</li> <li>Fountainhead Regional Park</li> <li>Hemlock Overlook Regional Park</li> <li>Leopold’s Preserve</li> <li>Mason Neck State Park</li> <li>Pohick Stream Valley-Burke VRE Trail</li> <li>Potomac Overlook Regional Park</li> <li>Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail</li> <li>Scott’s Run Nature Preserve</li> <li>Seneca Regional Park</li> <li>Turkey Run Park</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the best pet-friendly bar/restaurant in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>Bark Social – Alexandria</li> <li>Barkhaus Dog Bar & Park – Alexandria</li> <li>Bear Branch Tavern – Vienna</li> <li>Caboose Commons</li> <li>Cafe Montmartre – Reston</li> <li>Clare & Don’s Beach Shack – Falls Church</li> <li>Dogwood Tavern</li> <li>Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar</li> <li>Mookie’s BBQ – Great Falls</li> <li>Oh George! Tables and Taphouse – Fairfax</li> <li>Snouts & Stouts Indoor Dog Park & Bar – Arlington</li> <li>Sweetwater Tavern – Sterling</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the best animal shelter in NOVA?</h3> <ul> <li>Animal Welfare League of Arlington</li> <li>Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary</li> <li>Humane Society of Northern Virginia</li> <li>Justice for Paws</li> <li>The Little Black Dog Rescue Group</li> <li>Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation</li> <li>Mutt Love Rescue</li> <li>Operation Paws For Homes</li> <li>Project Second Chance, Inc.</li> <li>Rappahannock Animal Welfare League</li> <li>Washington Area Animal Adoption Group (WAAAG)</li> <li>Wolf Trap Animal Rescue</li> </ul> </section> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>

Stacy Rounds

Stacy Rounds is a writer and growth producer for Dogwood. Prior to joining the team, Stacy has worked as a writer, editor, and engagement specialist covering topics ranging from local history, disability advocacy, recreation, and food hotspots to relationships and mental health.

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