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Ayana A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Ayana A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Furry/feathered friends welcome!!

Since being in grad school, I haven’t had the opportunity to love on some cute animals!! I miss mine from home (we have had dogs since I was 6). I totally understand accidents happen and do not mind cleaning when needed as long as nothing is destroyed. I would love to help out in whatever way is needed because every pet/owner needs a change up from time to time. Happy sitter hunting!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Hannah A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 15, 2026

Reliable and great with my cat!

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Erin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026

We really appreciated Ayana taking care of our cat while we were out of town! She was communicative, reliable and thorough throughout. Thanks Ayana!

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K L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

Ayana was very sweet and attentive to our 12 year old senior dog. She administered her inhaler 3x per day and gave her walks and outdoor rooftop time. Ayana is very responsible and we felt very safe. Would highly recommend. Our baby didn’t want to leave when it was time to go home.

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W T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

Ayana is always great with Skylar. We had a great time on our trip because Ayana kept us informed on how Skylar was doing during her stay. Skylar’s demeanor when we returned let us know that she great time with Ayana. Thank you!

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Ryan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 07, 2026

Ayana is great with the cats and she was gracious enough to clean my place as well, which an added bonus. Highly recommend.

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Karla A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 03, 2026

Ayana was absolutely wonderful with Bronny. She followed his food and medication schedule carefully and kept everything organized. Bronny has a detailed routine, and Ayana handled it with so much care and attention, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. She also went above and beyond to make his Christmas and New Year feel special even though he wasn’t with us. We’re so grateful for her and would absolutely trust her with Bronny again. Highly recommend!

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Schedule

I’m currently studying for board exams from home and take regular walks as is! I’d love the companionship that comes with caring for animals without the responsibility of caring for an animal full-time as a grad student.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment complex with a built in dog/animal potty area as well as a neighboring park! My partner lives 5 mins walking-distance away and I’ve brought some friends over to his to play too! He also doesn’t have animals & I’m happy to tour both spaces if owners would like to see where their pets will be!

A typical day

I’ve come to love Golden Gardens, Volunteer Park, Discovery Park, and the Washington Arboretum! I’d love to take your animals there to get some time outside if they’re able to travel. If not, I’m just as happy walking them from home and heading to a nearby park or playing around my/your space!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Ayana can host up to 2 pets per night
I have cared for animals that have separation anxiety, to animals who required morning/evening medication administration from albuterol inhalers with spacers to general pills. I’ve even waited 2 feet away for certain animals to eat/drink their meals & understand some pets can be pickier than others! I’m happy to accommodate your animal’s unique needs, so please fill me in!
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.