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Lena & Alexander M.

Oakland, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Lena & Alexander can care for

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

Availability

We work remotely as editors with a very flexible schedule. Therefore, we can walk the dog as frequently and as long as needed. While housesitting, I usually spend pretty much all day at home with the pets, with a daily jog or long walk.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lena & Alexander M.

Communication

96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We keep the home clean and make sure the pets get enough attention and go out frequently. We can provide constant communication, and provide updates for any changes or based on owner's request.

Information Lena & Alexander M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has a favorite toy or activity, or if there are any habits you are working on training that I can help reinforce. And please inform me of any allergies or special needs. Looking forward to meeting you and your family!

A typical day

Walking, hiking, jogging (if the dog is capable), playing fetch, spending time at the park, all while staying hydrated. Winding down at the end of the day by cuddling together on the couch and watching movies!

Location

Oakland, CA

Lena & Alexander M.'s Neighborhood

Reliable & Experienced Couple

Pet care experience

My husband Alex and I are full-time nomadic pet sitters, who have been traveling from housesit to housesit for almost 3 years across this beautiful country. The benefit of hiring us? Your pet can have round-the-clock care, as we can be at your home the entire time. My husband and I have 5 years of experience pet sitting around the world. We started from having a dog boarding business on our family farm back in Germany, to now traveling the United States taking care of cuddly pets across the country. We work remotely and are total home bodies, so your pet won't be left alone much at all, and will be cared for as if they're our own! We are experienced in caring for pets of all sizes and ages, from puppies to seniors, and can provide any medication, special care or training desired. We love to go jogging or hiking with active dogs, and we are strong and confident enough to handle large dogs over 50 lbs, with experiences caring for Huskies, Weimaraners, and rambunctious Pointers. Outside of being physically active, we love to stay in, cook dinner and spend time at home with the pets. We hope they love snuggling together on the couch as much as we do! :D - We also have a lot of farm experience and can care for chickens, cows, goats, snakes, fish, frogs, spiders, hamsters... Whatever you have, we can take care of them for you! We are fragrance-free and absolutely do not smoke, vape or consume any alcohol. We are plant-based and will not cook any meat or dairy while in your home. We have no issues with handling raw meat and preparing food for your pets exactly as you request. Longer stay? Inquire about discounts for having long-term sits. Let me know if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!

Cat care experience

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A Homebody Who Loves Cats!

Lena & Alexander also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Sandy C.
House Sitting • May 20, 2025
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Lena did a great job taking care of Frankie when I was on a long trip to Portugal! I could tell Frankie was very comfortable with Lena when I saw a pic of her sleeping on her lap. Lena took her on hiking adventures too. My home was spotless when I got home. I will gladly use Lena’s services again if she is available!

Kathy B.
House Sitting • May 13, 2025
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This was our first time using Rover and we were a little anxious about leaving our 2 pups, koi and 10 chicks. Lena far exceeded our expectations of caring for and loving on our animals! She sent pics, videos and multiple updates - all of which greatly helped to make our trip more enjoyable. She and her husband Alex made time to meet with us a couple times before our trip, which was very reassuring. Alex was also really great with our animals. We would definitely recommend Lena and Alex.

Tiffany S.
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2025
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Lena and her husband did a great job taking care of Blue! Great communication and so sweet. Would highly recommend.

David Y.
House Sitting • Dec 06, 2024
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Lena was great! Very conscientious and communicative with us and loving to our dog & cat!

About Lena & Alexander M.

Communication

96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We keep the home clean and make sure the pets get enough attention and go out frequently. We can provide constant communication, and provide updates for any changes or based on owner's request.

Information Lena & Alexander M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has a favorite toy or activity, or if there are any habits you are working on training that I can help reinforce. And please inform me of any allergies or special needs. Looking forward to meeting you and your family!

A typical day

Walking, hiking, jogging (if the dog is capable), playing fetch, spending time at the park, all while staying hydrated. Winding down at the end of the day by cuddling together on the couch and watching movies!

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.
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Lena & Alexander M.

Oakland, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews