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Alyssa K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Alyssa K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

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Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Walks, cuddles, and TLC

Hi there! I have been looking after animals since middle school, and I have two rescue dogs myself that are my whole world! During pharmacy school at the University of South Carolina, I would frequently care for multiple families dogs, cats, chickens, hamsters and houses. After graduating pharmacy school, I worked as a pharmacist for Chewy, gaining experience and knowledge in pet medication and behavior. I have recently moved back to the Columbia area and would love to make sure your pets are happy, healthy, and well-loved!

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
93% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Kacey F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 27, 2026

Winnie gets so excited when Alyssa arrives! Grateful to find someone who treats Winnie like her own.

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Kacey F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 04, 2026

As a busy dog mom having someone I can fully trust is everything- Winnie is always well cared for and excited to see Alyssa. Highly recommend

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Samantha G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 30, 2025

Alyssa was great was the boys!

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Kacey F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2025

Alyssa was amazing with my Winnie girl! Since this was my first time having someone stay in my home, I was a little nervous, but Alyssa made everything so easy. She responded quickly to texts, and followed all instructions perfectly. I felt totally at ease and would highly recommend her.

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Elayna T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 01, 2025

Such a wonderful experience!

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Catherine P.
Oct 24, 2025

Alyssa is an exceptional caregiver when it comes to animals, always going above and beyond to ensure their well-being. I have known and loved her passion for animals for almost a decade now. She has been a loving and attentive caretaker for my two cats, Fitzgerald and August, as well as her own dogs, Dewey and Paco, providing them with the affection, care, and attention they deserve. Alyssa has also played a pivotal role in looking after me and my roommate's dogs, Milo and Mango, during my time in undergrad and graduate school, making sure they were comfortable, safe, and happy on our long days on campus and at work. Her deep compassion for animals is backed by her experience working at Chewy Pharmacy, where she gained valuable knowledge in veterinary medicine, learning about animal health, medications, and treatments. Alyssa's combination of professional expertise and natural empathy makes her an invaluable presence in the lives of the animals she cares for.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am currently working part-time so my schedule is very open. I am free most weekends and always available for a long walk in the afternoons!

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

I have experience caring for multiple families pets in their homes, and understand how important it is to keep all pets safe and comfortable in their own environment.

Pets

A typical day

My dogs are huge cuddle bugs and love to sun bathe and go for walks. I love engaging with animals and playing any of their favorite games or sitting with them and giving them attention.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
I love all animals and would love to know anything that makes your pet special that I can use to my advantage to make them feel safe during our time together!
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.