Alina D.
Alina D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $50 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gentle, Attentive, Trusted Care
What sets me apart is as a pre-vet student, my clinical experience working in a veterinary setting, where I assisted in vaccine clinics and gained hands-on exposure to animal handling and care. This experience taught me how to safely and calmly work with animals of different temperaments, including those who may be nervous or stressed. I also have over 10 years of experience with a variety of species including dogs, cats, cows, goats, pigs, chickens and birds. I am happy and open to take care of all animals. I’m attentive to detail and able to recognize changes in behavior, appetite, or energy that could indicate a problem. While I provide loving and reliable care, I also bring a level of awareness and responsibility that comes from working in a clinical environment. I’m comfortable following specific care instructions and making sure each pet feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Beyond that, I truly enjoy spending time with animals and make an effort to build trust and give them the attention and affection they need. Afterall, it's all I want to do as I pursue my dreams to becoming a Veterinarian :)
Cat care experience
Alina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. In a client’s home, I carefully follow all instructions to maintain their normal routine, environment, and feeding schedule to reduce stress. I always ensure doors, gates, and leashes are secure, and I closely supervise pets during walks and playtime. I create a calm, clean, and safe environment and pay close attention to behavior or any signs of discomfort. With my background in animal science and clinical settings, I am detail-oriented, reliable, and focused on making sure your pet feels safe, cared for, and at ease while you’re away.
Ratings and reviews
Alina is absolutely incredible. She took such amazing care of our dogs. She went above and beyond by brushing them and even cleaning up around our home before we returned from our trip. She is so sweet and caring and we will absolutely use her again as a sitter. Thank you Alina!!!
Alina was very attentive while cat sitting for a week while we were out of town. I felt confident leaving my three cats in her care as she asked and followed up on what my pets would need in terms of their food, meal schedules, comfort, playtime, and keeping my home tidy. I received updates throughout the day, which I really apprecieted. I recommend Alina as a pet sitter given my the amazing, reassuring, and caring experience we received.
Alina is a responsible, caring, and attentive pet caregiver who truly loves animals. She is patient, dependable, and makes pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their furry family members.
Alina is a caring pet sitter. Even without me asking, she would contact me first to update how my dog, Rooster, was doing with many cute photos. She is very responsible and treated Rooster with patience and love. Sometimes Rooster can be very shy, but he got along with her very quickly. She made him feel so comfortable that when I came back, he didn't even seem to miss me! She is also great at reading their behavior and responding to them accordingly. If you want a compassionate and knowledgeable pet caregiver, I would highly recommend her!
Alina is a student at UC Davis majoring in Animal Science. She has built strong knowledge and hands-on experience working with animals. As one of her roommates, she is one of the most caring and responsible people I know. I've seen how she cares for pets and animals with patience, attention, and love. She treats every animal with kindness and respect. I would highly recommend Alina to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet caregiver.
Alina is a great dog walker and an amazing in home dog boarding care taker! she made sure milo was well taken care of and followed all instructions left for her, I had such a positive experience with alina! Would definitely recommend her to others. She communicated with me the entire time as well which I really enjoyed.
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Schedule
I have a very flexible schedule. I make sure to plan my schedule around the pets I’m caring for so they receive plenty of time, attention, and exercise.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.