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Allison S.

Star Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
432 reviews
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Services

Allison can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work full-time as a psychotherapist, both from home and in the office. Because of this my midday availability can be limited, but mornings/evenings and weekends are much more flexible. For house sits, my availability is limited to 4 nights. I also keep my calendar accurate and up to date.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Allison S.

Communication

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

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To ensure that everyone is safe, I never let any dog that I’m walking or caring for off leash when outside the home. Because of this I’m not comfortable going to dog parks unfortunately.

Information Allison S. would like to know about your pet

I’m comfortable with nearly any dog, including most sizes and all energy levels. However, I need to know any behavioral issues your dog has, with the most important one being any kind of territorial behavior. ***I do not feel comfortable caring for territorial or potentially human aggressive dogs.*** Besides this, please let me know if your animal has any dietary restrictions or necessary medications :) For the most part, I try to keep the dogs I’m walking away from other dogs just as a precaution. However, please let me know if you’d like me to allow them to say hello!

A typical day

I love getting a basic outline of your dog’s favorite routes, and then go explore from there! I also love playing fetch with both dogs and cats if you’d believe it. Also rest assured that your pet is receiving all of the lovin’ that they want, even if that’s none for the more shy kitties.

Location

Washington, DC

Allison S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Allison S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Cat and dog lover here to help!

Pet care experience

I’ve had animals basically all of my life, and growing up in Michigan I helped care for my family’s many dogs, cats, and puppies. I’ve been on Rover for over two years now, and loving every second! Throughout this experience, I’ve gained knowledge on how to care for dogs and cats of all maintenance levels. I’m comfortable with dogs of most sizes and all energy levels, and I have experience walking dogs both trained and untrained. I’m active and caring, your animals will be safe with me!

Cat care experience

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Cat lover here to help!

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

Reviews

Rachel N.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2026
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Allison did a wonderful job taking care of my cat, she was super communicative and was very helpful when my AC went out as well while she was there. I recommend her highly!

Meredith C.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 10, 2026
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Very caring, responsive—all around great sitter!

Laura B.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026
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Allison provides thoughtful updates, and I appreciate that she was able to give my cat Poe medication.

Jacob W.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 13, 2026
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This was my second time booking with Allison and she did a great job again. Fantastic!

About Allison S.

Communication

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

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

To ensure that everyone is safe, I never let any dog that I’m walking or caring for off leash when outside the home. Because of this I’m not comfortable going to dog parks unfortunately.

Information Allison S. would like to know about your pet

I’m comfortable with nearly any dog, including most sizes and all energy levels. However, I need to know any behavioral issues your dog has, with the most important one being any kind of territorial behavior. ***I do not feel comfortable caring for territorial or potentially human aggressive dogs.*** Besides this, please let me know if your animal has any dietary restrictions or necessary medications :) For the most part, I try to keep the dogs I’m walking away from other dogs just as a precaution. However, please let me know if you’d like me to allow them to say hello!

A typical day

I love getting a basic outline of your dog’s favorite routes, and then go explore from there! I also love playing fetch with both dogs and cats if you’d believe it. Also rest assured that your pet is receiving all of the lovin’ that they want, even if that’s none for the more shy kitties.

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Allison S.

Star Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
432 reviews