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Alyx M.

East Peoria, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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Services

Alyx can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Alyx can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home so I’m always available to have dogs in my home. I also take my dogs to the dog park a few times a week and would be able to bring your dog with if that is something they enjoy and you’re comfortable with.

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About Alyx M.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am always around to give the dogs attention and make sure to take them out for walks and bathroom breaks several times throughout the day. I make sure to set alarms for important tasks such as medicine and their preferred meal times so nothing gets missed. My home is secure and all food is kept up and the trash is lidded. On walks, I make sure to walk my dogs separately from guests to reduce risk and I bring treats, bags, and safety tools with incase a loose dog approaches.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Alyx M. would like to know about your pet

I’d love to know how your dog prefers to be walked, if they have any uncommon boundaries (ex: doesn’t like to be pet on the head) and any health needs so I can add it into my alarms!

A typical day

If you’re comfortable with it, we love to go to the dog park. My playful dog also loves to share her toys and rough house. I have puzzle toys for treats and me and my daughter love to play with and cuddle any dogs in the home!

Location

East Peoria, IL

Alyx M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Loving pet sitter, works from home!

Pet care experience

I’ve had pets since I was a child and as a young adult I began fostering for a local dog rescue. I’ve helped train several puppies to get them ready for a new home and adopted one myself. She is a happy, loving dog who is leash reactive so I also have experience walking a dog who struggles on the leash. My other dog is a small older man that I rescued as an adult. He loves cuddles and hates getting his medicine, but we have a good routine set and he is no longer afraid. My nine year old daughter provides a fun energy for playful pups or a great cuddle buddy for more mellow dogs as well.

Reviews

Beth S.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 11, 2025
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Thanks for the extras for the fuschia. Max and Gus so appreciate it, even if Gus tries to pretend you don't exist.

Beth S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 15, 2025
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This was my first longer trip since i moved here, and I was never concerned about my girls. It's nice to have a cat whisperer taking care of them. AND of course, I'll be looking for Alyx's services in the future.

Beth S.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 01, 2025
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Alyx was wonderful with my girls, and I'm sure is a cat "whisperer". I will definitely be using her services again.

Elena Y.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 13, 2025
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Alyx always takes great care of my sometime skittish kitty. I feel really confident leaving care to Alyx whenever I have to leave home for any extended period of time.

About Alyx M.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am always around to give the dogs attention and make sure to take them out for walks and bathroom breaks several times throughout the day. I make sure to set alarms for important tasks such as medicine and their preferred meal times so nothing gets missed. My home is secure and all food is kept up and the trash is lidded. On walks, I make sure to walk my dogs separately from guests to reduce risk and I bring treats, bags, and safety tools with incase a loose dog approaches.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Alyx M. would like to know about your pet

I’d love to know how your dog prefers to be walked, if they have any uncommon boundaries (ex: doesn’t like to be pet on the head) and any health needs so I can add it into my alarms!

A typical day

If you’re comfortable with it, we love to go to the dog park. My playful dog also loves to share her toys and rough house. I have puzzle toys for treats and me and my daughter love to play with and cuddle any dogs in the home!

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Alyx M.

East Peoria, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews