Alina C.
Alina C.
Contact for Boarding
from $80 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Professional & Attentive Pet Sitter
• 20+ years caring for dogs & cats • 7+ years volunteering with animal rescues • Work from home • 24/7 care available • Experience with senior & special-needs pets • Comfortable with anxious & reactive pets • Frequent photo updates I’ve cared for all kinds of animals: puppies and kittens, senior pets, small and large dogs, as well as anxious, reactive, and special-needs pets. I always take time to understand each pet and what makes them feel comfortable. As a volunteer, I worked directly with rescued and homeless animals. I helped with daily care, vet visits and transportation, finding new homes, and animals that needed extra time and patience. I also volunteered in Cape Verde, Africa, helping care for homeless animals and supporting local rescue work. I have experience with senior and special-needs pets, including animals with spinal problems and limited mobility. Accidents, sickness, or cleaning up after a pet are not a problem for me. After so many years with animals, there isn’t much that can scare or surprise me :) I work from home, so I spend most of the day with the pets I care for. We can walk, play, cuddle, or simply relax together while I work. If your pet needs constant care, I can also stay with them throughout the entire booking. I send lots of photos and updates, so you’ll always know how your pet is doing. I also take good care of your home and try to leave everything exactly as I found it. If you have plants or a garden that needs watering while you’re away, I’m happy to take care of that too.
Cat care experience
Alina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Alina took the BEST care of our cat Sammy. Every morning and night, she sent us pictures and updates on how Sammy was doing. Our cat got sick a couple days before she arrived in our home to watch Sammy so he really didn’t have an appetite and wasn’t drinking as much water. Alina put so much effort into getting Sammy to eat and drink. She even went out a got food that she thought he would like and he loved it. I’m really so grateful for everything she did for Sammy. Through the videos and pictures she sent of Sammy, you could tell how much he loved her. Alina washed everything she used before we got home and cleaned up. She is so caring, loving, and will love your pet as her own. I’ve always been nervous of leaving Sammy with a sitter when we go out of town, I never felt nervous leaving Sammy with Alina. She is so reassuring and great. Thank you Alina for taking such great care of Sammy and our home! 1000000/10 stars!!!❤️
Alina is amazing! This was our second time booking with her, and once again everything was perfect. Jessi absolutely loves her and is always so happy to see her. Alina is very caring, reliable, and always keeps me updated with photos. I feel completely comfortable leaving Jessi with her and know she’s in great hands. Definitely recommend her! ❤️
Alina is amazing!! I would love to hire her for all our needs!! She treated our baby with love and gave him so much attention! Kept us updated with pictures! Highly recommend her!!!
Alina is an absolute lifesaver! My dog really loves her and gets very excited for their walks. Alina has an amazing way with animals, I’ve never seen someone connect with my dog so naturally. I feel completely comfortable trusting her with my pup, and will book her again for sure.
We could not have asked for a better sitter than Alina! She cared for our senior dog, Kingston, and our home for eight days, and she truly went above and beyond. Her updates were one of the highlights of our time away—informative enough to give us complete peace of mind, while also somehow always making us smile. And based on the photos she sent, Alina may just have a second calling as a pet photographer! She handled Kingston’s daily medications perfectly, but what impressed us even more was how attentive and intuitive she was about his needs. She recognized when he needed his “as needed” medication and cared for him with the kind of thoughtfulness and good judgment that means so much when you have a senior dog. Alina also took wonderful care of our home, treating it with the same care and respect she showed Kingston. We came home to a happy, relaxed, and very well-cared-for pup and a home that had clearly been in great hands. At this point, I’m pretty sure Kingston is looking at me wondering when our next trip will be so Alina can come back! We would have her care for him again without hesitation and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Alina was absolutely amazing with Cali! Cali has degenerative myelopathy and requires a little extra care and attention, and Alina went above and beyond to make sure all of her needs were met. She was incredibly attentive, compassionate, and patient with Cali, and I felt completely comfortable knowing she was in such good hands. Alina also did an amazing job communicating with me throughout her stay. She consistently sent updates and kept me informed about how Cali was doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely cared about Cali and treated her like her own. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter, and I’m already looking forward to having Alina come back! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and attentive to their pet’s individual needs. Cali definitely gives her two paws up! 🐾❤️
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Schedule
I have a flexible work-from-home schedule, so walks, potty breaks, meals, medication, playtime, and cuddles can follow your pet’s normal routine. I rarely need to leave during house sitting.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I carefully follow your instructions and pay attention to any changes in your pet’s behavior, appetite, water intake, or bathroom habits. I respect your home, keep things clean, and will always contact you if I notice anything unusual.
Pets
A typical day
Every pet is different, so our day depends on what they enjoy. We can go for long walks, play, use treat puzzles, have brushing or belly-rub time, or simply relax together. For senior or less active pets, I’m happy to have a quiet day and just keep them company.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeAlina can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please tell me about your pet’s normal routine, feeding, walks, medication, health needs, personality, fears, and things they love or dislike. I’d also like to know how long they can be left alone, how they react to other animals and people, and if there are any behaviors I should know about. The more I know, the easier it is for me to keep their normal routine and make them feel at home.