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Alayna J.

Duluth, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Alayna can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently working part-time (mostly short shifts during the middle of the day) & have few time commitments these days otherwise, so I have ample time for dog walking, play dates, & pet/house sitting — both on weekdays & weekends.

About Alayna J.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am currently only able to offer care at clients’ homes, but when doing so, it is my goal to treat their spaces & pets with the same respect that I would treat my own with. Respecting & honoring one’s personal space & privacy is very important to me, as is communication. I believe that caretaking work of all kinds is an absolutely vital part of community & I take that responsibility seriously.

Information Alayna J. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what medications (if any) & food servings your pet needs. For dogs: how often your dog typically needs to go outside, preferred distance/time of walk, whether your dog does well with other dogs or strangers, & any other important information you feel is relevant. For cats: in addition to medications & food, whether your cat has a history of aggression towards strangers in their space (i own a cat myself & will probably smell like another cat).

A typical day

I will bring dogs on walks around the local neighborhood & spend some time playing with them & giving them attention indoors. For high energy dogs, I will discuss the option of longer walks/hikes or going to the dog park for fetch — but only if the dog is used to interacting with other dogs. For cats, I will check their food & litterbox, entice them with treats if they are shy, & play with them with their toys if they are social.

Location

Duluth, MN

Alayna J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Duluth local & lifelong pet lover

Pet care experience

I am a pet owner myself & grew up taking care of a whole menagerie of pets on a hobby farm throughout all life stages, so I am very experienced in pet care. More recently, I started offering pet sitting services to friends & family, but I am hoping to expand to more clients via Rover. I have experience with the needs of both young & old pets as well as high-needs pets. Generally, I am one of those people whom animals tend to love — &, of course, I love them back! I treat clients’ pets & spaces like my own. In addition to dogs & cats, I can also tend to other critters & even backyard chickens! I am also very experienced in taking care of plants, so I’m willing to offer this service as well for house sitting clients.

Cat care experience

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Current cat owner & cat lover

Alayna also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Claudia W.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026
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Absolutely wonderful!! Very pleased with her care. Kept in touch to reassure me. Fur friends happy, fed, and healthy. Thank you!!!

Cecile R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 12, 2026
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Alayna was so sweet with our elderly cat. She provided thorough updates and lots of love and care.

Steph L.
House Sitting • Dec 29, 2025
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After meeting with Alayna, I was confident that Smokey would be well taken care of. It was easy to communicate with her and she sent pictures at my request. She was flexible when my plans changed, hope to use Alayna again’

Cecile R.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2025
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Alayna took great care of our cat, Tiny! We will definitely book with her again!

About Alayna J.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am currently only able to offer care at clients’ homes, but when doing so, it is my goal to treat their spaces & pets with the same respect that I would treat my own with. Respecting & honoring one’s personal space & privacy is very important to me, as is communication. I believe that caretaking work of all kinds is an absolutely vital part of community & I take that responsibility seriously.

Information Alayna J. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what medications (if any) & food servings your pet needs. For dogs: how often your dog typically needs to go outside, preferred distance/time of walk, whether your dog does well with other dogs or strangers, & any other important information you feel is relevant. For cats: in addition to medications & food, whether your cat has a history of aggression towards strangers in their space (i own a cat myself & will probably smell like another cat).

A typical day

I will bring dogs on walks around the local neighborhood & spend some time playing with them & giving them attention indoors. For high energy dogs, I will discuss the option of longer walks/hikes or going to the dog park for fetch — but only if the dog is used to interacting with other dogs. For cats, I will check their food & litterbox, entice them with treats if they are shy, & play with them with their toys if they are social.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Alayna J.

Duluth, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews