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ALENA S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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ALENA S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Vet sitter | Fear free trained

Hello! My name is Alena, and working with animals is my true passion. I have extensive experience with dogs of all sizes and breeds, as well as an invaluable background working in the veterinary department of an animal center. I am also Fear Free trained, which means I use specialized techniques to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. This experience allows me to understand dog behavior deeply and handle pets with special needs, anxiety, or high energy. At home, I have a cat named Amber who prefers not to live with dogs. Because of this, my home boarding is exclusively open to foster cats. I am happy to offer walking, drop-in visits and pet sitting.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is my top priority. Thanks to my experience in a veterinary shelter department and Fear Free training I create a secure environment for every pet. I strictly follow all care instructions, and keep a close eye on their well-being. I am fully confident in administering medications and maintaining emergency protocols if needed.

Ratings and reviews

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marta c.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 17, 2026

Alena was simply amazing with my cat Athena. She took care of her for over a week and always made sure she was happy and well cared for. After every drop-in, she would let me know how everything went, send me amazing pictures, and provide a detailed update. You can tell Alena truly loves animals. She’s caring, polite, and incredibly attentive. I felt completely at ease knowing Athena was in such good hands. I would definitely recommend Alena to anyone looking for a wonderful and reliable pet sitter. Thank you so much, Alena!

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Wendy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 10, 2026

Alena has been absolutely amazing with my dogs, Mia and Lucas! She’s reliable, incredibly responsive, and always flexible with scheduling. My pups adore her, and I have complete peace of mind knowing they’re in such caring hands. She’s become such an important part of their routine, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly! As an added bonus she takes incredible pictures of my dogs as well!

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Tavon W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 25, 2026

Great communication and very friendly. Excellent with my dog Romeo. Thank you!

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cynthia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 01, 2023

Excellent. Alena has great energy and patience.

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Celia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 31, 2023

Alena is the best! She takes such good care of my puppy, and he loves spending time with her. She has taught him many new tricks, as well as helped with basic training. Highly recommend Alena as a trustworthy and competent dog sitter

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Marion K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 12, 2022

We normally board our dogs at the vets when we go away but I know my dogs are not happy and usually not together which means I feel guilty the whole time. This time we booked Alena come to our house for the weekend and what a difference that made. Alena has a great energy that the dogs took to right away. She was warm and caring and asked some great questions. We received daily reports and the pictures and videos were awesome. I could tell my dogs were happy and relaxed which allowed us to enjoy our time away guilt free. Huge!!! Its a big decision leaving you babies in someone else's care. We will definitely book Alena for our next trip.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is flexible, allowing me to fully adapt to your pet's established routine. Whether it’s maintaining a strict feeding schedule, timely medication administration, or structured walks, I ensure their day looks exactly like it does when you are home. Keeping a consistent routine is key to minimizing stress.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
ALENA can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pets have any preferences or special needs. I’m looking for my own approach to each pet depending on their characteristics.
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.