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Ala M.

CARMEL, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•41 reviews
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Loving home away from home!

Pet care experience

I truly love being around animals and caring for them - it makes me happy and always puts a smile on my face. Dogs give unconditional love and I do the same back to them. Besides personal passion and experience, I pet sit for my friends and my family. Even in college with a full load of classes and 2 part time jobs, I also ran pet sitting business with a friend, and handled many clients per day. From cats and dogs, large and small, horses, and homes as well. If you know me, you know me as an animal lover and I am the person that you think of when you need someone to care for your pet, or pet related question. I have two sweet Chihuahuas (rescues), two bunnies (rescues), and two aquariums with large fish. I am also the person that people bring injured animals to...I had a pet squirrel for this reason, and a feral cat as well because they were brought to me by neighbors hoping I could care for them. I have two chihuahuas at home and we have a routine - When I leave for work they are sad, but they know they get a treat as I walk out the door. I sometimes come home for lunch to check on them, but they are content sleeping in their warm beds usually. I usually take them with me wherever I go because they are part of the family. I have had dogs my whole life, and did the same with my previous dogs, (husky and labrador). My pets always live a long life....I pay attention to their behavior and can tell if something is wrong with them just by looking at them. I have a tender love for dogs and all creatures great and small. I work from 8 to 5 but have flexibility during the day to return home or take a dog for a 30 minute walk. I am very responsible and will do what I promise to do. I communicate best via text but can be reached by phone and email as well. My daughter who is 11, also loves dogs so she would happily help with the guest dog. She currently helps with our pets and is very responsible as well.

Reviews

Lindsay L.
Dog Boarding • Nov 16, 2023
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Ala was amazing with my little fur baby and made me feel very confident and at ease leaving him for multiple days for the first time. He got lots of attention and loves and play time with her pups and I am so grateful. I will definitely be using Ala again!

Karyn Q.
Dog Boarding • Sep 04, 2023
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Ala is unquestionably a dog lover. She made JJ so comfortable being in a new place, staying with two little new friends. We'd never left her other than with a sitter at our house or boarding at a place she knows well. Our worries were eased immediately. We got pictures throughout her stay showing her having fun and looking so at ease. We will absolutely have JJ stay again when we're in Carmel. We've even invited Ala out to our place with her puppies any time she is in the Foothills. Thank you Ala!

Lisa M.
Dog Boarding • Jan 17, 2022
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My 7 mo puppy had a great time with Ala and her 2 dogs. She adores her and let her sleep with in the bed. Her house is nice and centrally located near highway 1. Fast responses and on going communication so I know everything is going well! Will definitely come back to Ala again!

Veena K.
Dog Boarding • Dec 24, 2021
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My dog was with Ala for a few days and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. She was very responsive over text while booking as well as during the stay. She texted me plenty of pictures and my dog seemed to be having a great time! My dog did not eat her kibble so Ala fed the kibble she had in hand and made sure that my fur baby did not go hungry.

About Ala M.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ala M. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any preference, however since I have two small dogs I would want to make sure the dog is not aggressive or that he/she gets along with other animals. My dogs do not require a lot of walks so I would take the guest dog on its own walk unless it would work to take mine along. It will depend on the temperament of the dog - more info is always better.

A typical day

With my own dogs, I like to play with my dogs, we rough house a bit and they like chasing their toys and fetching. I would do the same with the guest dogs. We like to walk on Carmel beach because my dogs are well behaved and can walk off leash without running off. But we go on hikes as well, or walks along paths. I would do the same with any guest dog as long as it is ok with the owners.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$56per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$50per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Ala can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat

Ala can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 17 days ago
Ala can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ala M.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ala M. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any preference, however since I have two small dogs I would want to make sure the dog is not aggressive or that he/she gets along with other animals. My dogs do not require a lot of walks so I would take the guest dog on its own walk unless it would work to take mine along. It will depend on the temperament of the dog - more info is always better.

A typical day

With my own dogs, I like to play with my dogs, we rough house a bit and they like chasing their toys and fetching. I would do the same with the guest dogs. We like to walk on Carmel beach because my dogs are well behaved and can walk off leash without running off. But we go on hikes as well, or walks along paths. I would do the same with any guest dog as long as it is ok with the owners.

Location

CARMEL, CA

Ala M.'s Neighborhood

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Ala M.

CARMEL, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•41 reviews