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Alera o.

University City, San Diego, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Alera can care for

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

Availability

I currently work full-time, with Sunday through Wednesday fully open. I am also available after 4 pm on Thursdays, and before 10 am or after 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Alera o.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

20 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced backyard, experience with crate training, and a large indoor space for your pet to move around comfortably and at ease.

Location

San Diego, CA

Alera o.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Your dog, out exploring

Pet care experience

I grew up around Great Danes, so I am very comfortable with large, high energy dogs and understand how to handle them with confidence and care. I also spent time helping my grandmother train service animals, which gave me a strong foundation in patience, consistency, and reading a dog’s behavior. My first job out of high school was as a vet tech, where I gained hands on experience with animal care, health basics, and staying calm in all kinds of situations. Since then, I have continued dog sitting regularly and genuinely enjoy spending time with dogs, whether that means going on long walks, keeping them engaged, or just making sure they feel comfortable and cared for. Overall, I bring a mix of experience, attentiveness, and a real love for being around dogs.

Cat care experience

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A soft spot for every cat

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

Reviews

Jennifer A.
House Sitting • Juni 04, 2026
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Alera was attentive, arrived on time, and took great care of Louie. I appreciated her reliability and would happily book with her again.

Mimi S.
Apr. 22, 2026

Alera is the best with animals! It was so nice to have someone we could fully trust with our pets. I could not recommend them enough!

Nick K.
Apr. 20, 2026

Alera took such thoughtful care of my dog, Gum, who is an older, shy pittie mix. I was a little nervous leaving her, but Alera was incredibly attentive and flexible with everything Gum needed. She has a really calm, gentle way with dogs, and it made a big difference. Gum was comfortable with her in a way that takes time, and it was clear she felt safe and cared for

Jessica B.
Apr. 20, 2026

Stevie is a very sweet, energetic boy, so leaving him with someone else felt like a big step at first. Alera made it easy. What stood out most was how at ease I felt while he was with her, I didn’t feel the need to check in or worry. When I came back, he was happy, calm, and clearly comfortable. I’d trust her again without hesitation!

About Alera o.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

20 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced backyard, experience with crate training, and a large indoor space for your pet to move around comfortably and at ease.

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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Alera o.

University City, San Diego, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews