Alex C.
West Seattle, Seattle, WA
Services
Alex can care for
Availability
I am currently available for drop in visits, some overnight care, and possible boarding. For overnight care, I charge a base fee of $70 nightly, plus an additional fee for extended care (if necessary). This additional fee would cover situations where your animal requires round the clock care and is unable to be left alone for up to 4 hours. It also covers visits that run beyond 24 hours—ie later arrivals on the last day, early arrivals on the first day. Please reach out with questions!
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About Alex C.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I enter and exit very carefully and always have dogs secured on a leash. I do not offer group or dog park visits. I pay close attention to surroundings while out on walks and take steps to avoid dangerous situations. As of this writing, I have never had an animal injured or lost during my care. I have also saved a few lives!
Information Alex C. would like to know about your pet
I am mainly interested in temperament. What does your pet like and dislike? When are they reactive? How do they feel about the heat and cold? Have you worked with a trainer and if so, on what issues? Any health concerns or previous health issues? Are there ways I can support your training efforts? I am not concerned about specific breeds and have experience with almost every breed of cat and dog.
A typical day
I work on responding to each and every animal I work with. Like people, they are all different! I provide stimulation, bonding, play, music, outings, and exercise. I work to understand potential drives, and to meet them. I try to create an atmosphere of calm, joy, and fun!
Location
Seattle, WA
Pets
Highly experienced- Truly excellent
Pet care experience
I have over a decade of experience caring for cats, dogs, chickens and reptiles professionally. I look for clients who value excellent communication, experience, and a good sense of humor is a plus. I’m experienced with insulin shots and oral medication administration, senior animals, puppies, and most breeds of dogs and cats. I try to emulate their normal routines. Dogs: I support training and skills on walks and troubleshooting when necessary. We work on triggers, good leash behavior, all within a positive, solution focused framework. I have a protocol for walking that involves developing a solid bond and establishing trust with all animals and I strongly prefer to work with clients who consider their animals members of the family! I only use positive reinforcement training models and am happy to discuss ways to problem solve hard behaviors. I can also refer out to trainers in the area. Cats: I offer cats a level of attention they are comfortable with. I never force interaction but do seek them out. I make myself available for lap time and play time and work to create fun and stimulating games. Please hit me up with questions. There are no dumb questions! All breeds welcome! My rates reflect a living wage for myself. I do not negotiate my rates. I vehemently support all LGBTQI, BIPOC, and immigrants. If you don’t, please don’t contact me. If interested: please contact me for a meet and greet to see if your animal(s) and I are a good fit! I love all creatures and am highly dedicated to providing them with love, safety, and excellent care. Thanks and have a wonderful day!
Reviews
Alex is the best! She definitely knows how to put cats at ease. She is a very competent and reliable pet sitter. Plus she will water your plants if needed!
Alex provided the absolute best care for our two pugs while we were out of town! We can’t thank you enough for keeping up on their eyedrops and seizure medications and providing us with the most thorough updates - it really made us feel like we weren’t missing a beat while we were gone :) I’m so happy that Goji was able to stay for the majority of the time because there is nothing better than a grumble of pugs that get along! Would recommend Alex to anyone and everyone I know who needs great care for their fur babies. Thank you again!!! :)
Alex did a fantastic job with Lucas, as always! Lucas gets separation anxiety and Alex made him feel so comfortable with a consistent routine. Lucas threw up and had some wet poops and Alex handled it with grace and cared for him and our house so well. Lucas definitely loved his time with Alex and we were so comfortable to put him in Alex’s care again! For full disclosure, I work at Rover.
Alex is hands down the best pet sitter we've ever found on Rover. She was punctual, and spent so much time hanging out post feedings to build a bond with our two cats. Even our hidey boy was out and eating in front of her by the end of the week which has never happened before. Will definitely book her again the next time we need a sitter!
About Alex C.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I enter and exit very carefully and always have dogs secured on a leash. I do not offer group or dog park visits. I pay close attention to surroundings while out on walks and take steps to avoid dangerous situations. As of this writing, I have never had an animal injured or lost during my care. I have also saved a few lives!
Information Alex C. would like to know about your pet
I am mainly interested in temperament. What does your pet like and dislike? When are they reactive? How do they feel about the heat and cold? Have you worked with a trainer and if so, on what issues? Any health concerns or previous health issues? Are there ways I can support your training efforts? I am not concerned about specific breeds and have experience with almost every breed of cat and dog.
A typical day
I work on responding to each and every animal I work with. Like people, they are all different! I provide stimulation, bonding, play, music, outings, and exercise. I work to understand potential drives, and to meet them. I try to create an atmosphere of calm, joy, and fun!
Alex C.
West Seattle, Seattle, WA