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Alissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Alissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Sandy Spring, MD

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Reliable and Experienced

I have been caring for other people's pets for over 10 years and know how stressful it can be to leave your pet under someone else's care. I strive to make any time I spend with your pet as easy and comfortable as possible for both pet and pet parent. I have experience with senior animals and animals with high support needs. I am currently caring for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

When a pet is under my care, I follow the pet parents care instructions to the letter. This means that the disruption to the pets daily routine is minimal and stress to the animal is lessened. I want to keep the pet in an environment they are familiar with, and to make sure all experiences are positive for the pet while under my care.

Ratings and reviews

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Rachel F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 10, 2026

Alissa was great. She communicated effectively and was willing to be flexible with an elderly pup who had some tummy issues and needed some dietary changes while we were away. She also left the house cleaner than when she got there. Cassi was well taken care of!

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Trevor W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 30, 2026

Our dogs absolutely love her and she does such an incredible job OK.

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Trevor W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

Alissa is awesome and our dogs love her.

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Jen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 30, 2026

Alissa was a joy to meet and my dogs loved her. You can tell she really enjoys interacting with dogs. She asked great questions and made sure we were aligned on expectations. This visit was for a meet and greet.

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Rachel J. & Barbara D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 15, 2026

Our boy loves Alissa! She’s reliable, very trustworthy and a great communicator.

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Rachel J. & Barbara D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 12, 2026

Alissa is wonderful - she clearly knows and understands dogs behavior and is reliable and very trustworthy. Our dog absolutely loves her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I try to arrange my schedule around the unique needs of the individual pet. I am available for drop in visits with pets(walking, feeding etc) and overnight care in the pets home(when the pet parent is traveling/working etc)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Alissa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
My biggest concern is keeping your pet happy and healthy. This means knowing any health or behavioral issues that the pet has - for example allergic to bees and barks at people during walks. I also need to know whether the pet is up to date on all shots, and any medications the pet takes.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.