Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Provider in Silver Spring & Takoma Park Since 2014
Run & Play was founded in 2014 by Jennifer, a master's-level licensed social worker with a lifelong passion for animals. Leveraging her social work expertise, Jennifer built a dedicated team of professional pet caregivers committed to reliability, punctuality, and compassionate service. Our certified providers utilize advanced tools like GPS tracking and a proprietary scheduling portal to ensure transparent, efficient care for pets and peace of mind for owners. We specialize in personalized dog walking, pet sitting, cat visits, boarding, and plant care across Silver Spring and Takoma Park, combining professional rigor with genuine love for animals. 
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Cat Visits
Dog Boarding
House Sitting
Plant Care
GPS Tracking
Online Booking
Newsletter Service
Transport Service
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Our team includes certified pet care providers with specialized training
- GPS-tracked visits ensure accountability and real-time updates
- Dedicated primary walker assigned to each client with reliable backup
- Local walkers residing in service areas for punctuality and flexibility
- Customized care plans for pets and plants with transparent reporting
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters International
What people say
5 Star Rating
GPS Tracking
Insured and Certified
Loving care
Punctual service
Services
Dog Walking
Our professional dog walking service offers customized options including 25-minute brisk walks, 15-minute bio breaks, and 30-minute social play dates. Walks occur individually or in small groups with maximum 3 dogs. All routes use GPS tracking for accountability, with reports sent after each visit. Available Monday-Sunday with premium weekend pricing.
Pet Sitting
In-home pet sitting provides personalized care for dogs and cats while owners travel. Services include feeding, medication administration, litter box cleaning, and plant watering. Visits range from 15-25 minutes with flexible scheduling options. Our local caregivers live within service areas for reliable, punctual visits.
Dog Boarding
Overnight dog boarding offers safe, supervised care in our caregivers' homes. Includes playtime, feeding, and medication management. $65 nightly rate with $20 additional pet fee. Optional transport service available within 5 miles for $10 each way. Reservations require 15% deposit with one-week cancellation policy.
Plant Care
Professional plant care maintains indoor and outdoor vegetation during travel. Services include watering, pruning, and basic garden maintenance. Provided in 15-minute increments at $20 per session. Led by owner Jennifer, a master gardener with 10 years of professional landscaping experience in Takoma Park.
Cat Visits
Specialized cat care visits ensure feline comfort with feeding, litter box cleaning, and social interaction. 25-minute visits available Monday-Friday for $20 or weekends for $25. No additional fees for first two cats, with special arrangements for multi-cat households.
People
Jennifer
Owner
Master's-level licensed social worker turned certified pet care provider. Founded Run & Play in 2014, leveraging social work skills to build a dedicated team. Maintains Pet Sitters International certification with ongoing education. Combines 10 years of professional landscaping experience with pet care expertise.
Jimmy
Pet Care Provider
Retired mechanic known for exceptional punctuality. Brings his dog Holly on visits, providing reliable care while maintaining schedule discipline. Represents the team's commitment to consistency and dependability through his mechanical precision approach to pet services.
Isa
Boarding Specialist
Former Husky owner with expertise in small dog boarding. Balances pet care with immigration case work, demonstrating organizational skills and compassion. Provides nurturing environment for boarding pets while maintaining professional standards in both careers.
Elmer
Dog Walker
Gentle caregiver with natural connection to animals. Combines hospital work experience with pet care sensitivity. Maintains physical fitness while delivering calm, reassuring presence during walks, making him particularly effective with anxious or elderly dogs.
Ivonne
In-Home Provider
Referral from family member, demonstrating trusted network. Aerospace Engineering student who combines technical precision with animal passion. Builds strong owner relationships through consistent, dedicated service while pursuing academic goals.
Questions
What makes your pet sitters different from competitors?
Our local caregivers live in service areas for punctuality, with one primary walker assigned per client. We use GPS tracking and detailed reporting through our portal for complete transparency.
Are your services insured and certified?
Yes, we maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and Jennifer holds Pet Sitters International certification. All team members undergo screening and training to meet our professional standards.
What happens if I need to cancel a service?
Regular walks require cancellation by 9:00 AM day-of for no charge. Boarding cancellations need one-week notice for full deposit refund. Emergency situations handled case-by-case with flexibility.
Do you charge extra for medication administration?
No additional fees for feeding or medication within standard visit times. Cleanups cost $5 per 10-minute increment. Parking meter fees may apply in certain locations.
How does payment work?
Credit card required in our secure portal. Biweekly billing every Friday with invoice review option. Payment includes service fees, applicable cleanups, and transportation charges.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve Greater Silver Spring including Kensington, Four Corners, and Downtown areas, plus Takoma Park. Service radius extends no further than Plyers Mill Road within 5-mile transport range.
