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Alyssa R.

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Alyssa R.

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Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Caring & Responsible Pet Lover!

Growing up with large breeds (Bernese Mountain Dog & German Shepard), I’ve always been a lover of all pets, especially dogs. Since relocating to Blacksburg area for work 8 years ago, I’ve pet sat for a variety of animals in the region, ranging from puppies to senior dogs with specific medical needs. It would be an honor to meet and care for your pets!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Barbara W.
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Dog Walking • May 23, 2026

Alyssa was great and my dogs loved her. I felt good knowing that she was there while I was away to take them for walks. Would definitely book her again.

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Lisa S.
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House Sitting • May 11, 2026

Alyssa checked in with pictures and updates while we were gone. During the meet and greet our slow to warm up dog accepted her and requested a pet. We would hire Alyssa again.

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Kathleen R.
Dec 18, 2025

Alyssa has known and cared for our German Shepherd for years. She is mindful of any special requirements, including meds, and she has always loved our pup like own. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others!

Ashley M.
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House Sitting • Dec 15, 2025

Alyssa was great! We last a last-minute booking request and greatly appreciate her flexibility and responsiveness. Highly recommend.

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Mandy H.
Dec 13, 2025

Alyssa watched my pup more than once and has always been attentive, considerate of providing me with pictures, and making sure my dogs needs were met. Whether that was going on longer talks, adventuring around the area, or just snuggling, I know my pup was happy. She would get excited to see Alyssa again for her next overnight adventure and Alyssa was great about giving me photos of their time together and reassurance that they were having a great time.

Leta G.
Dec 13, 2025

Alyssa has been my go-to pet sitter for my dogs and cat for the last 5 years, and I recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable sitter. She is responsible, responsive, and understands how hard it is for people to leave their fur babies in someone else's care. It's important to me to have a sitter that's going to love on my pets like they are their own, and you 100% get that kind of care with Alyssa. There's no question that they're being well taken care of and loved on while I'm gone. 10/10 recommend Alyssa for anyone needing pet care!

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work full time at VT with some remote days per week, so it can be a flexible schedule. I am happy to adjust schedules or remote days to meet your pets needs!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have any pets in my current home, so I’m flexible to either board at my townhouse or stay at the pets home! I offer both options to all families and willing to drive up to an hour distance.

A typical day

I love playing fetch, playing with toys with them, and going on long walks around campus or the huckleberry or other nearby trials and parks.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Please share any specific training language or commands you prefer so I can be consistent and helpful when watching your pets! And of course any emergency contact information and preferred Vet contact.
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.