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Alex H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Alex H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $52 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dog Whisperer with a fenced-in yard

I have been taking care of dogs since I was a small child and have been a pet owner for over 20 years. I grew up an only child with dogs, and prefer them to people! Andrea is an Animal Science PhD student with a bachelor’s in zootechnics. She has 8 years of experience with both large and small animals and breeds. Bilingual: English, Spanish

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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40 ratings
Maddy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 20, 2026

Alex did a great job taking care of Pluto. We got a lot of snow and she was more than happy to play outside with her. She had excellent communication the whole time Pluto was in her care and sent photos and videos!

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Traci S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 21, 2026

Very flexible and accommodating with scheduling- I needed a last minute sitter and they were able to take Mira. Their dog was very friendly and sweet and Mira was well cared for throughout the day. I got several pictures of her lounging on the couch.

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Kim K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 19, 2025

This sitter was an excellent communicator, shared lots of information and pictures with me throughout the stay, and was very flexible with my and my dog's needs. Would highly recommend, especially if your dog needs a play mate!

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Leilani Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 26, 2025

Alex was amazing! Very responsive and sent updates with pictures!

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April F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 20, 2025

Remi was so well taken care of and loved like part of the family

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John & Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 18, 2025

Lovely experience. Will not hesitate to rebook.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely from home so I am able to show as much attention and care to your pet as needed. I also take my dog for a run/walks everyday and would be happy to include yours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fully fenced in yard and an extremely friendly dog of our own to keep your pet company and provide exercise during the stay. We live within a mile of downtown Ames.

Pets

A typical day

We play fetch in our back yard and regularly go for runs/walks. Our dog, Nala, is also around to keep your pets active and socialized.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Alex can host up to 3 pets per night
Nala is our lovable 35 pound ‘Florida Brown Dog’ who gets along with all animals, people and children. She loves having company and is the biggest reason we set up this Rover account.
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.