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Alex W.

Wedgwood, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews
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Life-time animal lover.

Pet care experience

Caring for pets is my passion. I grew up in Wisconsin where my family usually had a combination of 1 dog and 2 cats, always rescues, and always with their own unique personalities. By the time I was in elementary school, I was handing out fliers to my neighbors, asking them to hire me as their pet sitter. My pet care experience continued through college. However, it wasn't until I moved to Seattle and started living on my own, that caring for pets became such an important aspect of my life. I started my Rover profile at the beginning of 2017 and continued to pet sit for various clients through the summer of 2018 when I adopted a dog of my own, Lizzie. Lizzie was my perfect dog, but unfortunately had to be laid to rest in 2021 due to her battle with cancer. My time with Lizzie really sharpened my ability to care for dogs (or cats) that experience: - leash reactivity - anxiety around other animals - medical issues, including those that require medication administration or emergent care - pain and mobility issues due to aging - food sensitivities/diet restrictions Outside of my experience owning Lizzie, I have cared for dogs from 6 months to 14 years old with an incredible range of personalities. If you read through my reviews, you'll see that I have a knack for making anxious dogs feel comfortable (and I'd say I have a knack for making anxious dog owners feel comfortable as well). I know the feeling of leaving your pet with a Rover sitter for the first time, especially when they have a history of medical issues, so I always try to send detailed updates with photos to keep you at ease. When you leave your pet with me, whether it's for a 30 minute walk or a week long vacation, I will truly love them as if they were my own.

Reviews

Devon L.
House Sitting • Dec 17, 2023
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Alexis leaves the house spotless and sends the best pics of Yeti! She is super communicative and very thoughtful in taking care of our pup. Yeti loves his time with her!!! Such a sigh of relief when she's available to be with him while we are away!

Devon L.
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2023
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Alexis is amazing! She goes above and beyond to help Yeti feel comfortable. She also takes the best pictures of him. She communicates readily about what adventures could be fun for him to join along and is always so calm and confident! Eddie loves Alexis.

Devon L.
House Sitting • Aug 13, 2022
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Alexis was beyond incredible for our 10 day stay with Yeti. She sent us daily pics and updates and took him on great excursions. The house was clean when we got home and Yeti was very excited to see us. It was our first trip away from him for that long and it was so comforting to have him in such capable hands.

Allison M.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2022
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Alex is always wonderful with our dog Charley. He’s an anxious pup, but he always warms up to her quickly. We would strongly recommend her to anyone needing dog/house sitting.

About Alex W.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a quiet, dog friendly apartment complex in a great neighborhood for walking. I typically refrain from off leash activities, interactions with other dogs/people, or rigorous activities like hiking or running unless I have permission from the owners and repeat experience with the pet.

Information Alex W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if you are working on any commands or leash training. I would love to help you maintain the consistency that I know is required for success! Let me know if your dog is especially reactive to other dogs, humans, children, or anything else while on their leash. Let me know if your dog is on a strict schedule for medications, feeding, or bathroom breaks.

A typical day

I live in a great neighborhood for walking with access to low traffic, fenced parks for outdoor playtime. I typically have time for 1-2 walks during the week. Weekends allow for longer walks or hikes.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Alex can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work from home on Tuesdays and Fridays which means I can typically be available for a walk break during the work day. Advance notice is always best so that I can plan my meetings accordingly!

About Alex W.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a quiet, dog friendly apartment complex in a great neighborhood for walking. I typically refrain from off leash activities, interactions with other dogs/people, or rigorous activities like hiking or running unless I have permission from the owners and repeat experience with the pet.

Information Alex W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if you are working on any commands or leash training. I would love to help you maintain the consistency that I know is required for success! Let me know if your dog is especially reactive to other dogs, humans, children, or anything else while on their leash. Let me know if your dog is on a strict schedule for medications, feeding, or bathroom breaks.

A typical day

I live in a great neighborhood for walking with access to low traffic, fenced parks for outdoor playtime. I typically have time for 1-2 walks during the week. Weekends allow for longer walks or hikes.

Location

SEATTLE, WA

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Alex W.

Wedgwood, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews