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Alyssa D.

10 years of experience
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Alyssa D.

10 years of experience

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Care for Every Breed & Senior Need

While many sitters focus solely on standard dog walking or cat sitting, I specialize in comprehensive care across a wide variety of species—from dogs and cats to birds, mice, rats, bunnies, farm animals, and bearded dragons. More importantly, I am deeply experienced in managing special needs, chronic illnesses, and senior pets. I understand that some animals require a strict schedule to stay healthy and stress-free. Whether it’s administering time-sensitive medications, monitoring a sick senior pet, or maintaining a precise routine for an exotic animal, I bring a level of detail-oriented professionalism that ensures your pet is safe, comfortable, and loved exactly the way they are used to.

Qualifications

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My remote schedule gives me incredible flexibility, allowing me to be highly attentive and ensuring that the pets in my care—both my own and my clients'—are never unnoticed or left unsupervised for long stretches. Because I don't have a rigid out-of-the-office commute, I can easily accommodate strict time blocks, administer mid-day medications precisely when they are due, and offer continuous companionship. Whether a pet needs a highly structured medical routine or just a calm, consistent presence throughout the day, my work-from-home setup allows me to adapt my daily and weekly schedule entirely around their needs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Having recently cared for my own beloved senior cat of 14 years through extensive medical needs and a demanding schedule, I know firsthand what it takes to manage complex care routines. I also know that with the right dedication, even the most meticulous schedules can become seamless and stress-free. At home, my current cats follow a smooth, simple routine, giving me a calm environment and plenty of bandwidth to focus entirely on your pet's specific requirements. When it comes to caring for your pets—whether in my home or yours—your routine is my blueprint. Every animal is unique, and I rely on you to relay their exact schedule, habits, and preferences to me. Once I have those details, my job is to seamlessly step in and maintain that exact continuity so your pet experiences zero disruption or stress. Whether they require a simple feeding and play schedule, or a highly precise, time-sensitive medical routine, I adapt entirely to what works best for them.

Pets

A typical day

Depending on the animal, for example, I’d take the dog to a park, play outside, or anything their parent suggests. Cats, bunnies, rats, mice, etc, I can bring specific toys/activities for them! Will snuggle wirh cat if they like that. Birds, play music! Birds love dancig and chirping.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Alyssa can host up to 1 pet per night
Depending on what animal you have, I’d like to know their feed/water schedule, potty schedule, activity levels, if medication needs to be administered, any kind of diet, and anything else!
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.