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Alicia W.

Roxbury, Boston, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Alicia can care for

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

Availability

I'm currently a full time Master's student, so I am generally available during the mid-day early afternoon for daily care/drop-in visits or walks, as well as Thursday/Friday mornings! If you need care for your pets at other times, please reach out - my schedule does have some variation week-to-week, so I may still be able to help!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Alicia W.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a pet friendly apartment building, but am only allowed to "board" one other pet, as tenants are required to follow a 2 pet limit, even with temporary arrangements. My own cat, Grond, is fairly socialized, and not aggressive. I have some training in introducing animals, but am also able to keep my pet and yours separate if needed/wanted. Grond eats at 7:30am and 7:30pm, and gets at *least* 20 minutes of playtime/enrichment a day. Depending on your pet's specific needs and schedule, this is usually how I approach all pets' daily care!

Information Alicia W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any special needs your pet has, either with medications, or even small routines that they just can't go without!

A typical day

Getting to know your pet and make sure they feel comfortable is #1 on my list! I think bonding through playtime is a big part of that, and even though it's cold out right now, if your pet is up for an adventure, so am I! I'm also a big fan of mentally stimulating enrichment activities for pets, like treat puzzles! Homemade or store bought, they're great for your pet :)

Location

Boston, MA

Alicia W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Furry family care you can trust!

Pet care experience

I have grown up with pets all my life, and have taken an active role in caring for them since I was very young. I know that every pet requires a lot of attention to be truly engaged and happy, and the same is true for every life stage they experience. I have experience administering medication and caring for senior pets, as well as personal experience with neo-natal care. While every household is different, I make sure to provide the same kind of care and attention to every animal I care for, just as I would my own pet (featured in profile pic!).

Cat care experience

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Furry family care you can trust!

Alicia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Nick P.
Dog Walking • Jun 03, 2026
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Alicia was amazing! She followed every instruction and was very friendly. Out dog doesn’t like strangers but he warmed up quick. She worked with us to make it work!

Caroline P.
Dog Walking • May 22, 2026
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Alicia did a great job doing lunch time walks for a week on short notice. She was communicative, on time, and handled our rescue pup’s needs and tricky walking style extremely well! Would definitely hire again, and enthusiastically recommend.

Greg A.
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2026
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We have used rover many times to have a house sitter stay with our dog Sophie while we went on vacation. Alicia is a standout animal sitter who has earned our trust as an incredibly reliable and trustworthy house sitter. We did a meet and greet initially to introduce her to our dog and the rundown of our house - our dog Sophie loved Alicia. We provided her a summary of relevant information before we left, she proactively communicated conflicts in her schedule when she needed to tend to her own personal matters (which we arranged for a friend to help with a short visit two times when Alicia had a long day at work), and she delivered on all the responsibility she committed to including taking Sophie for multiple walks a day, providing her medicine every night, and refilling the water and food bowls as specified. She had one emergency to tend to for her cat and I really appreciate her candor in communicating this to us. We would re-hire Alicia for either dog walking or house sitting without hesitation and really appreciate respectful guests like her who leave our house in a cleaner state than we left it. She even took out our garbage on trash pickup day and stripped the bed without us even having to ask her! It feels like she treated our home as if it were her own which I am extremely grateful for. I also want to mention that Alicia came in and out multiple times a day for her other errands without a car which means she was taking public transportation and walking which is yet another testament to how hard of a worker she is.

Giovanni W.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2026
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Very Communicative!

About Alicia W.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a pet friendly apartment building, but am only allowed to "board" one other pet, as tenants are required to follow a 2 pet limit, even with temporary arrangements. My own cat, Grond, is fairly socialized, and not aggressive. I have some training in introducing animals, but am also able to keep my pet and yours separate if needed/wanted. Grond eats at 7:30am and 7:30pm, and gets at *least* 20 minutes of playtime/enrichment a day. Depending on your pet's specific needs and schedule, this is usually how I approach all pets' daily care!

Information Alicia W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any special needs your pet has, either with medications, or even small routines that they just can't go without!

A typical day

Getting to know your pet and make sure they feel comfortable is #1 on my list! I think bonding through playtime is a big part of that, and even though it's cold out right now, if your pet is up for an adventure, so am I! I'm also a big fan of mentally stimulating enrichment activities for pets, like treat puzzles! Homemade or store bought, they're great for your pet :)

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Alicia W.

Roxbury, Boston, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews