Precious Companion: Testimonials

"Just a short thank you note. It was great meeting both you and your husband. We really appreciated all the notes you left for us.
We'll probably see you again in another year, or maybe sooner.
You guys are really good people and I think you have a thriving business. So keep up the good work. And, if I hear of someone who needs your services, I will heartily recommend you guys. You're tops!!

Sincerely,"
Bob and Susan Matthews
Fairfax Station, VA
Pets: Scottie and Annie

" I have been using Lori and Nino's service for over 6 years - They are GREAT!!
 
I first met Lori and Nino after I got a Golden Retriever pup back in 2001 and I can't tell you how happy (and lucky) I was to meet them.
 
They are both so friendly and helpful and a pleasure to work with. The dogs (and cats) love them.  I think my Golden Chili gets more attention when they come by to take care of them then when I am home!!.   They really care about the pets well being.   I have a fenced yard and they could easily just let her out back in the yard, but ALWAYS take her for a walk and she loves it.
 
I had a 15 year old Beagle that needed a lot of attention and patience, and Lori and Nino always were accommodating to her. Medication, special needs - No Problem.
 
They have been available in emergencies to come by and take care of the pets and go beyond taking care of the pets and take care of the house.  They take out/bring in the trash if it gets full, the mail and even 1 time I did not get a chance to cut the lawn before I went on vacation and Nino got out the lawnmower and cut my front yard - They REALLY Care.  
 
They always leave a status note on the days events (good and bad) while I was gone. And remind me to let them know that I am back - again, so they can ensure that the pets are taken care of.
 
THANK YOU so much Lori and Nino for always being there for me and girls (Chili, Boots, Angel, and gone but not forgotten - Beemer)."

Mark DeAgazio
Fairfax, VA
Pets: Chili, Boots, Angel, and gone but not forgotten - Beemer

"After many years of relying on friends to watch our ‘kids’ when we were away, Popcorn developed diabetes and twice-a-day insulin injections took that option away. We don’t like boarding our cats, but were exceptionally nervous about both letting someone we didn’t know well into our house and in feeling confident that our cats would be getting the quality of care they needed.  Lori and Nino quickly won us over with a combination of quality service and genuine caring for Popcorn, Peanut, and our newest addition, CrackerJack.  
 
Nino and Lori really take our cat’s care seriously and seemingly ‘adopt’ every pet they watch over.  All of our cats trust them and look forward to their visits – OK, CrackerJack only comes out for food, but that’s because she’s VERY shy!  Bottom line, we initially called Precious Companion because of their location near our home, but now we wouldn’t want anyone else to watch our cats even if we moved 50 miles away!
 
Thanks, Lori and Nino, for everything!"

Bill and Debbie Wasner
Pets: Popcorn, Peanut and CrackerJack

"I'll never forget when we met Nino for the first time. Our neighbor, Mary, had made an appt. with Nino on a Saturday, telling him they would be the house with the garage door open. At that time we had a dog named "Mary" and my husband was out in the garage (with the door open) and Nino comes up and introduces himself and says he is here to see Mary. Well my husband lets Nino in the house and our dog Mary, who is usually not receptive to stangers went right up to Nino like they were old friends! Well we were so impressed AND relieved! Later that summer we adopted an adorable chocolate lab puppy which we named Mollie. I work for the school system and started back to work when she was just 2 months old. We needed someone to come a few times a day to take her outside for exercise and potty breaks and knew just who to call! Precious Companion! We loved getting home in the afternoons to read the adorable notes left about how Mollie's day went. We have been using Nino and Lori ever since and always feel at ease that our home and Mollie have been left in good hands! We highly recommend them and their services to anyone."

Larry and Linda Blankenship
Pets: Mollie

"Precious Companions has been a reliable, flexible, accommodating and perfect fit for us and our pet dog, Chelsea. We are lucky to have found them and because of all their great qualities have been taking care of Chelsea several times a year for quite a while. We feel strongly about leaving Chelsea at home in familiar surroundings and are lucky to that Lori and Nino are able to fit us in.
 
I highly recommend them."
 
Jeff Levine
Pet: Chelsea

"The folks at Precious Companion are wonderful, trustworthy and dependable. I never worry about my "babies" when I go out of town as I know they will be well cared for. And most importantly, my pets love them! My German Shepherd, who is generally standoffish, warmed right up to Nino and Lori. I highly recommend using PC for your pet care needs."

Chris Meier
Springfield, VA
Pets: Sam, Echo and Rosie

"My husband and I have nothing but great things to say about Precious Companion. From the moment we met Lori, we knew that not only could we trust her with our dog and cat, but with our home as well. Precious Companion offers exceptional service. Lori and Nino go above and beyond any of our expectations each and every time they visit. Here are just a few examples: Nino took time out of his schedule to come over and teach me how to use what I thought was a tricky leash: the gentle leader. He was patient with Daisy and showed me exactly how I should place the leader on her muzzle. After I learned how easy it was, Nino also provided tips for walking. Daily notes always come from Lori and explain how each visit went. If Daisy ever had an accident, Lori knows her so well and could sense if something was wrong. She would call us if it was an emergency, and didn't hesitate to clean up the mess.
 
Although our pets cannot speak words, their demeanor after every visit proves that they've had a great time and have been treated well. We feel strongly that Lori and Nino are not just “service providers”; they are amazing caretakers, animal advocates, and family friends. Thank you Precious Companion!!"
 
Melinda Snyder
Lorton Station, VA
Pets: Daisy “Doodles” and Hercules

"Lori and Nino are like part of our family. More importantly, they treat Allie (German Shep) like she is a part of theirs. They are reliable, dependable, and they care as much about our dog as we do! They have been taking care of Allie (mid-day walks and overnights) for 6 years now and we appreciate them so much. We would highly recommend them to take care of your precious companions!"

Tim & Valarie Wright
Fairfax Station, VA
Pet: Allie, German Shepherd

"Precious Companion has been a wonderful find for us! We have been with them for several years now and couldn't imagine anyone other than Lori and Nino taking care of our cat, Kringle. We would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a pet caregiver. They are very passionate about their work and care deeply about the animals. You can feel extremely comfortable knowing that your pet is in great hands while you are away.

They have been very understanding with Kringle as she is getting older and has developed diabetes and they are great with her medication requirements and other special circumstances. We appreciate all they do!"

Shelley Haley
Springfield, VA
Pet: Kringle

"Our neighbors had used Precious Companion to mind their dog, and they couldn't say enough good things about Lori and Nino's care of their pet. As our vacation approached, we contacted Precious Companion to arrange for care of our dog. At the pre-visit, I was impressed with their obvious love for animals, and their appreciation of each animal's personality.
 
It is an immense relief to be able to enjoy a vacation, knowing that our dog is home and well-cared for. I know that he enjoys his time with Lori and Nino, and they enjoy their time with him. Our beloved pet is getting older, so travel and vet visits are stressful for him. I know that Lori and Nino are attentive to him, and devoted to his well-being. They are a treasure!
 
I'm very grateful that our neighbor 'spread the word' about such a fantastic service, and I'm happy to join the chorus of those singing the (much deserved) praises of Precious Companion!"
 
Colleen
Springfield, VA
Pet: Vito, York Dog

"Lori and Nino,
 
Thank you very much for taking such great care of Patches, Julian and Chamberlain. It's so much more relaxing to take off and not worry about their well being.  
 
We'll be calling you in the future. Our requests may be random but we'll have a need for you soon."
 
Matt
Pets: Patches, Julian and Chamberlain

"I just wanted to say THANK YOU again for your years of help to us with the pups. You watched that little Storm grow into a big Storm and watched the others mature and Kyra go through 2 surgeries and welcoming on newest additions, as well as caring for our rescues too. I can't thank you and Nino enough for your constant flexibility and great care for our babies. I am so sorry that we lost you, since we're out of range, but I'd like to keep in touch in case you can help out for some things in the future (as you mentioned). Anytime you need a reference, please use us.

Thank you,"
Beth Crooks
Manassas, VA
Pets: Storm and Kyra

"For anyone needing pet care services, I would like to offer an outstanding recommendation for Precious Companion pet sitting services. I travel substantially with my job. Every out of town trip I make, I book Precious Companion to watch after my two cats.
My cats were always well cared for and Precious Companion always went the extra mile. If anything was ever out of place, they would alert me. You can tell these folks are true animal lovers and they share that love with my pets. I was very comfortable leaving town knowing my cats were receiving such excellent care. I highly recommend their services. Thank you so much for always taking such great care of Ezra and Parker.

Kind Regards,"
Wendy Brown
Pets: Ezra and Parker

"Thank you so very much for your help, Lori.  You cannot imagine (maybe you can) how fortunate we think we are to have found you, your husband and Precious Companion!

Ann Witherspoon"
Crosspointe/Fairfax Station
Pet: Arnie

"You've saved my life. This little Sasha delights in biting me and is a wild little kitten much of the time. Your suggestion of using laser light to play with her is one great toy. She loves it!

Thanks,
Caroline Zurun"
Pet: Sasha