Alexandria S.
Ballston Spa, NY
Dog Groomer 🐕 & Cat Lover 🐈⬛
Pet care experience
Hello, my name is Alie and my #1 passion is animals! In search of my calling in life, I have found myself working for a pet grooming salon in my hometown, Milton, NY! I spend my days Tuesday-Saturday bathing, drying, and brushing the neighborhood dogs then go home to love on my own German Shepard/Belgian Malinois mix and Tabby! My weekends are filled with time spent with my family (pets are family!) and my pet sitting clients. I have spent my whole life around dogs and cats, helping to fulfill all of their needs, and have been formally pet-sitting for the public since 2021. Since I was about 12 years old, I have gained experience caring for dogs for friends and family, providing basic care such as feeding and potty breaks. As I grew, my experience expanded to include transportation to and from the vet and groomer, feeding, oral medication administration, ear drops/ointment, eye drops, walking, and (the best part of course) playing! My experience also includes my feline friends, most often multi-cat homes, for regular feeding, oral medication administration, ear ointment, litter box cleaning, and, you guessed it, playing!
Reviews
Alexandria was wonderful! My dogs were very comfortable with her.
Completely trustworthy and great with our kitties! Highly recommend!
Alexandria is exceptional! She provided detailed updates and pictures after each visit, making me confident my cats were in great hands. Professional, reliable and genuinely caring — I highly recommend her services!
Very grateful Allie was able to watch my pets!
About Alexandria S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pets safety and comfort are of the utmost importance to me, I take any time necessary to ensure your pet's comfortable with me being inside their home, even if I exceed the typical 30m or 60m visit length! Working at a grooming salon, I have honed my skills with dog body language so I know when your pups are upset. My experience with cats has also taught me when the kitties aren't happy as well! Meet & Greets are a necessary part of the booking process to ensure everyone's safety over the course of a booking. All bookings that include a dog are required to have a one-time complimentary Meet & Greet prior to booking. Dogs are careful about the humans they trust, espcially with their parents gone, so I'd like to make friends with you present! Other bookings that only include cats are not required to have a Meet & Greet prior to booking but you are more than welcome to request one! Any additional Meet & Greets that are requested beyond the initial complimentary Meet & Greet will be booked at the drop-in rate listed on my profile. At the first visit, slow and quiet are the name of the game, I take my time going about their routine so they can get used to me! After my tasks are done, it's my goal to make them as comfy as possible by offering them their favorite toys and treats at their own pace. By the end of the booking, my aim is to be your pets new best friend and your go-to sitter!
Information Alexandria S. would like to know about your pet
If your pet takes any medication, I require a list and administration instructions to be left and reviewed during the Meet & Greet. Please have contact information for your vet and an emergency contact that lives nearby prepared, should any issues arise during the time I'm with your pets. Please note: A meet & greet is not required for all cat-only homes UNLESS your kitty takes medication! In this case, I would require that I'm present and/or able to administer the medication during a meet & greet. We all know cats have trust issues with strangers sometimes!
A typical day
A typical 30 or 60 minute visit with your pet will include feeding and changing their water upon arrival and doing any cleaning required (messes, litter box, pee pads, etc.) I keep this process as efficient as possible to save most of the visit for walks, cuddles, pets, and play time! Additionally, if your cat is social and playful I will be there for the full 30 or 60 minutes, having fun and getting their energy out! However, if your cat is independent or shy and doesn't prefer to be with strangers, I will be ending the visit after all of the necessary tasks are done, unless otherwise requested. This is to respect their space and comfort to avoid unnecessary stress while you are gone!
Services
Alexandria can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work at a grooming salon in Milton Tuesday-Saturday, so on those days I am available to love on your pets in the morning before I go to work and in the evening! On Sundays and Mondays, I can come for a visit during the mid-day hours. All of my clients are the highlight of my work-day, I look forward to every visit so you can trust me to be there when you need me!
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About Alexandria S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pets safety and comfort are of the utmost importance to me, I take any time necessary to ensure your pet's comfortable with me being inside their home, even if I exceed the typical 30m or 60m visit length! Working at a grooming salon, I have honed my skills with dog body language so I know when your pups are upset. My experience with cats has also taught me when the kitties aren't happy as well! Meet & Greets are a necessary part of the booking process to ensure everyone's safety over the course of a booking. All bookings that include a dog are required to have a one-time complimentary Meet & Greet prior to booking. Dogs are careful about the humans they trust, espcially with their parents gone, so I'd like to make friends with you present! Other bookings that only include cats are not required to have a Meet & Greet prior to booking but you are more than welcome to request one! Any additional Meet & Greets that are requested beyond the initial complimentary Meet & Greet will be booked at the drop-in rate listed on my profile. At the first visit, slow and quiet are the name of the game, I take my time going about their routine so they can get used to me! After my tasks are done, it's my goal to make them as comfy as possible by offering them their favorite toys and treats at their own pace. By the end of the booking, my aim is to be your pets new best friend and your go-to sitter!
Information Alexandria S. would like to know about your pet
If your pet takes any medication, I require a list and administration instructions to be left and reviewed during the Meet & Greet. Please have contact information for your vet and an emergency contact that lives nearby prepared, should any issues arise during the time I'm with your pets. Please note: A meet & greet is not required for all cat-only homes UNLESS your kitty takes medication! In this case, I would require that I'm present and/or able to administer the medication during a meet & greet. We all know cats have trust issues with strangers sometimes!
A typical day
A typical 30 or 60 minute visit with your pet will include feeding and changing their water upon arrival and doing any cleaning required (messes, litter box, pee pads, etc.) I keep this process as efficient as possible to save most of the visit for walks, cuddles, pets, and play time! Additionally, if your cat is social and playful I will be there for the full 30 or 60 minutes, having fun and getting their energy out! However, if your cat is independent or shy and doesn't prefer to be with strangers, I will be ending the visit after all of the necessary tasks are done, unless otherwise requested. This is to respect their space and comfort to avoid unnecessary stress while you are gone!
Location
Ballston Spa, NY
Pets
Alexandria S.
Ballston Spa, NY