Alyssa & Michael s.
Alyssa & Michael s.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Big Heart for Small Paws 🐾
Hi! We are Alyssa and Michael :) We are both huge animal lovers and treat every pet like they’re our own. We’ve been caring for animals for years, especially dogs and cats, but alyssa also has experience with fish, rabbits, and birds. Alyssa used to work for a professional dog-walking company, Thumping Tails, where she worked with 80+ families, handling everything from walks and feedings to cleaning up, playtime, and just giving pets the attention they need while their owners are away. Even after leaving, a lot of those families have stayed in touch and still trust me with their pets, which means a lot to me. Alyssa has also done freelance work for time in between some time now and has worked with over 250+ families. I’m happy to provide references if needed! We are both very comfortable with all kinds of dogs and have worked with different breeds (small to large, you name it), from puppies to seniors, varying energy levels, and even pets with disabilities or special needs. We both also have experience giving medications when needed. We are both cat owners ourselves, so we totally get that every cat has their own personality. We’ve worked with friendly cats, shy ones, and the “I’ll come to you when I’m ready” types. I’m very patient and make sure they feel safe and comfortable. We both offer walks (quick, short, or long), drop-ins, playtime, and can even help with pet socialization if that’s something you’re looking for. Also happy to just stop by to give your pet some love and attention! Right now we are not offering boarding, but we both have experience with house sitting through both freelance work and my previous company. We are both very easygoing, reliable, and really pay attention to the little details on whatever instructions you leave, l follow them closely to keep your pet happy and comfortable. Feel free to reach out anytime! We hope to meet you and your pets soon! **Holiday & Cancellation Pricing We wanted to share a quick note regarding holiday bookings, as we receive a particularly high volume of requests during these dates. All bookings that include holiday dates are charged at our full holiday rate. This allows us to account for the increased demand, travel and gas expenses, and the additional time commitment involved in providing care during the holidays. Because holiday availability is limited, we are unable to offer discounts or adjust the holiday rate after a booking has been confirmed. We truly appreciate your understanding and value the time and trust you place in us when choosing us to care for your pets. We work hard to keep our rates competitive for the Westchester area while providing personalized, reliable care. Cancellation Policy: If a booking is cancelled after the stay has begun, the booking will remain subject to the original agreed-upon rate. We reserve those dates specifically for your pets and may turn away other requests in order to accommodate your booking. Thank you so much for understanding and for allowing us to care for your pets! We look forward to meeting you and your pets! :) — Alyssa + Michael🐾
Cat care experience
Alyssa & Michael also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
We care for pets exclusively in their own home, where they feel safest and most comfortable, and I focus on keeping their routine consistent and stress‑free. our services include dog walking tailored to each dog’s pace and preferences; feeding and refreshing water exactly as instructed; administering medications with care and clear documentation; maintaining clean, tidy litter boxes; and providing socialization and enrichment through play, cuddles, or calm companionship based on each pet’s personality. During house‑sitting visits, we follow all home instructions, keep your space secure, and can also bring in mail, water plants, take out trash, and ensure everything is locked and cared for before one of us leaves, all while sending you updates so you always know how your pet is doing.
Ratings and reviews
This was Alyssa's third time watching our cat, Medi! I really appreciated Alyssa's detailed updates, photos, and patience with Medi as she gradually warmed up to Alyssa.
Michael and Alyssa are attentive and amazing! Trust them with my kitties for sure!! Thank you so much!
Alyssa found out about our cat’s unexpected medical issue while we were traveling and in sleep in a different time zone. Alyssa and Michael used their best judgement to take our cat to the ER, made sure his situation was stable, documented everything, and helped cleaning the mess our cat made in the apartment due to his sickness. They truly treat your pets like their own fur babies and will go above and beyond when it is needed. I recommend them and will book with them again for our cat.
Thanks again for your time with Ziggy!
Alyssa was really responsive and caring with our cat, Medi. I appreciated her detailed notes and updates. Looking forward to Alyssa watching Medi again soon!
Alyssa is super nice and and goes above and beyond. It was clear she spent time with our cat as they became good friends! :)
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Schedule
**Please read before booking :) *** Michael is currently unavailable during the day, starting in August he will resume day time walks, he can still accommodate morning and evenings. Alyssa currently works full time M-F 9am-6pm, but available early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Alyssa for the time being is the only one offering housesitting. -At this time I am currently booked for 6 weeks out of the summer, so please double check my availability before booking a housesitting.