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Alex K.

Glen Allen, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
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I can’t wait to meet your pets!

Pet care experience

Hi, my name is Alex! I go by they/them pronouns, mostly. I’ve been around every kind of animal at least once, and I’ve had all the pets you can imagine! I’ve been around animals even before I was born and I know how to read their moods like second nature. I used to work at Holiday Pet Barn, and I’ve only ever had jobs with animals. I get along with them better than people! I love sitting back with pets and curling up with them for a nap or a cuddle session; they’re the best cuddlers. I also enjoy watching dogs run around and play or chase a ball. Yuki loves to play fetch, so dogs at my house will always have a playmate with her! I have cats and dogs of my own, but the cats tend to keep to themselves. I will only board dogs who are alright with cats and get along with other dogs. Mine are always happy to see a new face. It’s easy for me to view other pets as my own and I’ll treat them as such. I guarantee they’ll be safe and happy. I hope they love my furry kids too! Pet care is my full time job now, but if I am watching your pet, I will sleep at your house to be with them as much as I can. When boarding at my house, if I’m not around, my mom will be, so the animals are rarely ever alone. Despite possibly jumping between different pets, I can guarantee no animal will go more than 5 hours without a potty break. I also have friends who can help me out in an emergency. I treat every animal like my own, including calling them dummies when they do something goofy! I let animals on the furniture (in my home), and if they are bad, they can be reprimanded and crated. My cats avoid most animals that come over, but some of them love dogs. Additionally, we have feral cats that we have adopted outside our house, so any dog coming over MUST be alright with cats.

Reviews

Lauren R.
House Sitting • Mar 25, 2024
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Alex is a slam dunk. Animals were healthy, safe, and happy when we returned. Received regular, daily updates during the week. House was spotless. Definitely a re-book. Thank you so much, Alex!

Vonda Kay B.
House Sitting • Mar 20, 2024
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Alex is the best, from the first meeting, my dog Bebe was just smitten with Alex. I could tell Bebe would be in good hands with Alex and I wasn't wrong. I got lots of pictures of Bebe while I was gone and Alex not only took excellent care of my baby but also my home. It was nice to know that both were taken care of while I was away. You can tell from how Alex interacts with animals, that they are their passion and it shows in the care that they provide. I would definitely have Alex watch my baby again and recommend them to all my friends!

Torie A.
House Sitting • Feb 28, 2024
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Alex was great! She saved the day on her first day watching our dogs and house sitting. We had an out of town wedding and I forgot a small bag. She located it and arranged for our friend to pick it up and deliver it the next day. She sent pictures of our 3 dogs every day. We have 2 senior dogs and a silly, quirky 9 year old dog too. She seemed very comfortable with them and they liked her too. We never worried about the dogs or house while we were gone knowing that they were in good care. We would definitely request Alex again in the future if she’s available. 😊🦮

Shanda F.
House Sitting • Feb 24, 2024
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Alex is great. Seriously, just book him. Your pets will be in great hands!

About Alex K.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to treat every animal I watch like they are my own. This means lots of cuddles and playtimes, along with paying careful attention to their needs.

Information Alex K. would like to know about your pet

Any breed is fine! I would like to know how energetic and friendly they are. I have three dogs of my own that I’d like them to get along with. As well as my cats, who are very used to dogs. It is incredibly important that any dog coming over likes other animals.

A typical day

My favorite thing is laying down snuggling pets, but I would also take them for walks/outside time as they need. In my home I have a large backyard for fetch, and a nearby park for walks.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$20per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood

Alex can watch in your home

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

Availability

I currently do pet care full-time, so when I am watching your pets I am with them the entire time. The only time I would not be with your fuzzy kids is when I have to go run errands/check on other pets.

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About Alex K.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to treat every animal I watch like they are my own. This means lots of cuddles and playtimes, along with paying careful attention to their needs.

Information Alex K. would like to know about your pet

Any breed is fine! I would like to know how energetic and friendly they are. I have three dogs of my own that I’d like them to get along with. As well as my cats, who are very used to dogs. It is incredibly important that any dog coming over likes other animals.

A typical day

My favorite thing is laying down snuggling pets, but I would also take them for walks/outside time as they need. In my home I have a large backyard for fetch, and a nearby park for walks.

Location

Glen Allen, VA

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Alex K.

Glen Allen, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews