The directory lists 26 independent pet retailers and service providers in Alexandria, Virginia. Independent shops lead, with boutique groomers plus a boarding or daycare business and a feed store. Many listings sit in Old Town (22314) and Del Ray (22301), with others in ZIP codes farther west and south.
The city's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities lists five fenced dog parks—Ben Brenman Park, Duke Street Dog Park, Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, Monroe Avenue Dog Park, and Montgomery Park—along with additional unfenced dog exercise areas. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated to use those sites, and they must stay on leash in other public parks.
Compare a general shop against a groomer or boarding listing, then use the address to see whether it is in Old Town, Del Ray, or another part of the city. By category: Independent Pet Store (20), Boutique & Grooming (4), Boarding & Daycare (1), Feed & Farm Supply (1). None of these listings has been confirmed by its owner yet; any owner can claim a listing for free.
Sources: City of Alexandria, dog parks (page updated June 5, 2025)