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Alicia P.

Blacksburg, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Alicia can care for

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

Availability

My schedule changes weekly but I am happy to work with you to try and meet your needs. Just ask and I will see what we can do!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Alicia P.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Let me know what your typical day looks like for your pet and I will do my best to keep up with their normal routine. I know how important it is to minimize stress while you’re away and not changing it up too much for your pet will help!

Information Alicia P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet needs any special care so I can make sure they get everything they need. It’s helpful to know how much exercise they need on a daily basis and if they aren’t good with other animals.

A typical day

I do not have a typical day as I work at the vet school and will be taking classes throughout the year. Generally I have the most time in the evenings to spend with your pet making sure they get lots of love. I love to go for walks or give belly rubs while hanging out during home stays.

Location

Blacksburg, VA

Alicia P.'s Neighborhood

Vet Student with Lots of Experience

Pet care experience

I have been caring for dogs as well as other animals since elementary school, including dogs who need medications three times per day. I love working with animals and making sure they are happy and healthy which is why I'm pursuing vet school. I am available to feed, walk, play, work on training, and give medications to your dogs and cats. I have worked at the vet school and a local veterinary clinic so I am very familiar with all types of animals and their care needs. Just let me know if there are any special needs for your pets and I can provide it. I am happy to travel anywhere in the Blacksburg/ Christiansburg area for you.

Reviews

Amy M.
House Sitting • Jun 05, 2026
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Just wonderful!! Very attentive and communicative. Really lovely to work with!

Michelle M.
House Sitting • Sep 05, 2025
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Alicia was the best. I've never had to leave my Penny with non family but as we recently moved away from family and needed a beach trip, it was time to look for a sitter. My dog is not an easy one around strangers. She's very shy and takes several minutes to warm up to anyone new and has an intimidating (nothing behind it) bark. Alicia handled it great and made me feel at ease that the transition was successful with lots of pictures and updates. It's so nice to know that I can leave her and she will be in good hands.

Mark E.
House Sitting • Aug 24, 2025
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Alicia was great! Very respectful and communicated well. We felt comfortable having her dog-sit and house-sit for our two large dogs (who can be a handful at times.) We definitely will reach back out to her for help again this year.

John R.
House Sitting • Jun 06, 2025
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Our dogs and cats loved Alicia! She gave them great outside time and walks every day, and treats to let them know we missed them. Her daily updates with photos put us at ease that she had everything well in-hand. And the house looked great when we got back, too! Would definitely recommend!

About Alicia P.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Let me know what your typical day looks like for your pet and I will do my best to keep up with their normal routine. I know how important it is to minimize stress while you’re away and not changing it up too much for your pet will help!

Information Alicia P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet needs any special care so I can make sure they get everything they need. It’s helpful to know how much exercise they need on a daily basis and if they aren’t good with other animals.

A typical day

I do not have a typical day as I work at the vet school and will be taking classes throughout the year. Generally I have the most time in the evenings to spend with your pet making sure they get lots of love. I love to go for walks or give belly rubs while hanging out during home stays.

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Alicia P.

Blacksburg, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews