Alexandra D.
Alexandra D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$24 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Care For Pets Great & Small
Hello! I’m Alexandra. I am a lifelong animal lover with experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets. I bring a calm, reliable approach to pet sitting, along with a background in both medical and behavioral care that allows me to support pets with a wide range of needs. Over the years, I’ve raised, minded, trained, and cared for everything from bouncy puppies, cantankerous cats, to fragile senior pets. I am skilled in administering subcutaneous fluids, injections, and oral medications, and I’ve supported paralyzed animals with their daily hygiene and comfort. I have also provided end-of-life care with gentleness and compassion, ensuring that pets feel safe and loved at every stage of life. As a rescue advocate, I have worked with a variety of animals experiencing anxiety, reactivity, and high energy. I always focus on patience, structure, and positive engagement. I strive to pay close attention to body language and subtle signals, which helps me to connect with pets who may be shy, nervous, or misunderstood. Aside from medical or behavioral needs, I believe in the little things like walks at the right pace, enrichment that keeps pets interested and engaged, and those quiet moments of affection that help them feel secure. Every animal has their own personality, and I love tailoring my care so they can truly thrive.
Cat care experience
Alexandra also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Day Care Services: Walks, hikes, dog park trips, and vet visits — always tailored to each dog’s needs and energy level. I can be with your dog one-on-one or provide company and play time by bringing along my dog Molly. Molly is gentle and patient with puppies and has a consistent temperment. She is more likely to meander companiably or parallel play than she is to tussle so is the perfect companion for your senior pup or your more reactive dog that needs positive experiences with other dogs. In-Home Care (Dogs): Offered only once I’ve built a relationship and know the dog is safe with my cats and rabbits. In-Home Care (Small Pets): Rabbits or other small animals welcome for day care/overnights if penned. Outdoor Safety: Backyard is enclosed but not fully secure at the back — all outdoor time is supervised. Front yard is unfenced, so dogs are always leashed.
Ratings and reviews
Alexandra is awesome and goes the extra mile to provide great care for our fur shark
Can't recommend enough! So attuned to animals and my dog immediately felt at ease. Was very flexible, great communication, and had full trust that my dog would be safe, well cared for and loved. Will be booking again!
Helped me with a last minute dog park trip when I couldn’t get my pup out for exercise! Punctual, kind, and great with dogs!
Alexandra is one of the most caring people I've had the pleasure of getting to know. From caring for her own pets to looking after my fur baby, I know she's got our pets best interest at heart.
I have known Alexandra since birth. Right from her early years Ali has cared for critters big and small: hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, dogs, cats…. She is very intuitive and loving, and goes above and beyond for the care and well-being of all living creatures. She is reliable and dedicated, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to care for your family members, whatever their needs may be.
Alexandra is a fantastic, knowledgeable, and reliable individual with a love for animals that includes one very anxious Irish wolfhound, three rabbits who can sort of tolerate each other, two chatty cats, and anything else that winds up in their care. My experience is that Alexandra gives every animal they encounter whatever that animal needs; they are flexible and caring, altering their own behavior to best meet the needs of whatever furred friend they're around. Calming, intelligent, and dedicated to the welfare of everyone and everything they met, I would trust Alexandra with my animals any time.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My time is flexible at the moment and I am willing work around your specific schedules and needs. I look forward to building strong bonds and long term relationships with you and your pets!