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Alyssa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
144 repeat clients
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Alyssa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
144 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $56 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Stay At Home Mom, Large Fenced Yard

Hello! My name is Alyssa Darlington, I’m originally from Toronto, Canada but I have lived in Shreveport, LA for ten years. I love caring for pets and have been a professional pet sitter for seven years. I own two rambunctious, fun loving Brittany Spaniels, named Humphrey and Georgia Mae and a sweet golden-doodle who we adopted a year and a half ago. They are 9, 8 and 4 years old and know nothing about personal space :) I have grown up with dogs my whole life so I treat all dogs as my own and have a huge heart for them! I am a stay at home mom, but if I am out walking a dog, my husband will be home. I can provide walks or runs during the day and playtime with the pups in our large fenced backyard where they have plenty of room to roam. I have three very energetic kids who love to play with the dogs and will keep your fur babies very active! I am available any day of the week unless we go out of town on vacation (one week in the summer). I believe that dogs are social beings; I fulfil their desire to interact with humans in a family environment and other dogs. My mission is to provide dogs with a safe, happy, and healthy environment.

Qualifications

144 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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276 ratings
Misti N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026

Alyssa is the sweetest!! We had to cut our trip short and pick up our pups early but they had a blast with her!! Absolutely recommend her and would love to have her watch them if we needed anyone again. Such a blessing!

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2026

Alyssa did a fantastic job taking care of my dog! She was communicative throughout the stay and shared many photos as well. Would highly recommend her to anyone interested in dog boarding, and will definitely be choosing her as our sitter in the future!! Thank you so much, Alyssa!

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Elise B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

Alyssa was great! I especially loved the pictures. It always gives me peace of mind.

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Adrienne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 25, 2025

Alyssa was amazing! She took excellent care of my precious little Georgie. She sent tons of pictures, videos and her communication was stellar.

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Suzanne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025

Mooney again had the best time, even with the exploding dog bed🤭. Thank you again for taking such great care of her- she loves it🤗

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Mcleod G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 02, 2025

They are amazing! Took wonderful care of our boy. He had a blast!

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Schedule

This is my full-time job so I’m home majority of the time, minus dog walks and getting the kiddos from school. I love hanging out with them outside, throwing the ball.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge fenced in yard and two pups to keep your pups company and have fun! We treat them like our own! They have full access to our living room, kitchen, dining room. We also have a converted garage that is our grandparents suite with a bed, couch, tv and ac. In the fall/winter I leave the door open so when they are outside they have access to that!

Pets

A typical day

I have a big fenced in yard the dogs can play and run around in. There are also a lot of toys to play with inside and outside. I have a big fan outside on the deck for when it is hot outside when they want to play outside, I also have a kiddie pool the dogs like to play in. Myself and my kids love to play with the dogs, take them on walks and just have fun! Your dog will have its own vacation while you are away :)

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Alyssa can host up to 7 pets per night
THINGS TO BRING FOR THE STAY 1. Food & Bowls 2. Leash & Collar/Harness 3. Crate/beds/toys/treats 4. Anything that makes them feel comfortable! We can’t wait to meet them!
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.