Allison K.
Allison K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cat/dog owner & animal lover!
I currently have a 14 year old pomeranian and two cats that I completely adore. I am experienced with many different breeds (both large and small) and behavior types and have an extensive knowledge on dogs and their needs, especially in emergency situations. I have also gained experience working with a variety of other pets, such as cats, birds, snakes, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, geckos and chickens, just to name a few. I aim to be able to offer plenty of care and attention during housesitting stays. I hope to continue gaining more experience and knowledge about and with all types of dogs, as well as be a reliable person to anyone looking for care for their own dogs through Rover. *PLEASE NOTE* I have a part time job in addition to Rover that I typically work 2:30-6:30 PM on weekdays. If this interferes with your scheduling needs then I am probably not the best fit for you unfortunately. Also note that I do not bring my dog with me when house sitting. You never have to worry that I will be bringing my own animals around yours and causing any confusion or anxiety. It’ll just be me looking after your pets, my own pets will be staying home! *** MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE: 1. If we arrange a meet and greet and you make alternate care plans for your animal, PLEASE let me know this before I take the time to come to you for a meet and greet. As a sitter my biggest hope is always that animals are comfortable and well cared for, even if that is not with me. It will not hurt my feelings in the slightest if other plans are made and you have to cancel a meet and greet. They are a free courtesy to allow us both the opportunity to get to know each other and for your pets to get familiar with me, but if alternate plans are made it tends to be a waste of time and gas. If you let me know alternate plans were made I will just be happy your pet is left in good hands! 2. On the topic of meet and greets, I completely understand that some pets are high maintenance or have a bit of anxiety, especially when separated from their owners. I am more than happy to arrange multiple meet and greets to prepare your animals and allow them to get comfortable with me. I know leaving your pets with a new person can be a little scary at first and I always want to help make it a stress-free experience for both the pets, owners, and for me. Don’t hesitate to ask for multiple meet and greets if you feel that is a good fit for you! 3. Please make me aware if you have any cameras on your property as a courtesy. I have absolutely no problem with them and am totally fine with you using them during my visits/sittings, and I completely understand people wanting to check in on their pets or keep porch pirates at bay with ring doorbells, I even use them for my own home. Per Maryland state laws informed consent while recording individuals is important and necessary. Just as I will absolutely respect your privacy and property while dogsitting in your home, I expect respect and courtesy in return. 4. All prices are listed on my profile, I’m happy to answer any questions if something is unclear or if there is any confusion. However, please do not ask to negotiate prices with me as it puts me in an uncomfortable position. Rover takes a percentage, I have to calculate taxes, and I have based my prices upon my amount of experience and credibility. If you have an issue or can’t afford my pricing then I totally understand and respect your decision to search elsewhere! There are plenty of other wonderful sitters to choose from on Rover that fit a wide range of budgets that I’m sure would love to watch your pets. I also have a promo code for first time bookings that I am more than happy to share, just ask! 5. I know pets can get anxious being in the care of a new person so I do my best to maintain their normal schedule per the owner’s needs and requirements but please make sure ANY specific needs are properly communicated beforehand. I’m also always happy to assist with little things around the house such as watering plants, bringing in mail, etc. 6. Please make me aware of any parking specifics. I know some areas have assigned parking spots or guest-specific parking areas, so please let me know in advance so I can avoid any parking tickets or getting towed.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety & Environment: I try my best to follow any house rules set in place by owners (pets not allowed on furniture, waste removal from backyard, etc.). I have received plenty of training on animal safety (CPR, administration of medications, etc.) and always avoid all other animals on walks just to be extra cautious. Safety is always a top priority for me.
Ratings and reviews
If there was more space I would write a book about how well the house was left and our pets taken care of. Allison was wonderful from the start, she took plenty of notes and maintained constant communication about our pets (cat and dog). She left the house in immaculate condition and provided photos every day with a nice note. She really allowed us to relax on our long weekend trip from the house. I would highly recommend her services and her prices are very competitive. If you want the job done right, Allison is the right person for it!
This was our first experience with Rover and with Allison K. She was great to work with-very good about communicating and doing exactly what was needed to take care of our kitties. We are so happy to have met her and look forward to calling on her again!
Allison was great with our elderly cat while we were away. We received info and pictures and therefore felt reassured all was well.
Allison did a great job. Very reliable and our dog and 2 cats liked her.
Allison took great care of our kitties while we were gone. She provided detailed updates with plenty of pictures of our kitties playing and eating treats. She went the extra mile and brought our mail in, too, which was very much appreciated. Allison is easy to work with, and we will definitely book her again!
Allison was great! Great communication and thoughtfulness throughout the week.
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Schedule
Schedule: As noted previously I work 2:30–6:30 PM part time on weekdays. Aside from that I have a pretty flexible and open schedule and can be available as much as needed.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsAllison can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
- Information I must know of before a sitting includes: Any dietary restrictions or allergies of any kind (While I ALWAYS stick with diets owners have in place, it’s still important to have this information just in case of an emergency), whether or not they receive any medications, reactions to other animals or people in your neighborhood, reactions to inclimate weather such as thunderstorms, whether they have separation anxiety, time span allowed in between walks/potty breaks and feedings, and any other health issues or behaviors worth noting.