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Lois "Alex" A.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
•35 reviews
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Home full-time - vegetarian

Pet care experience

Physically fit, non-smoking vegetarian, animal shelter volunteer I am available to walk your dogs or take them to the dog park if you need a break or just don't want to venture out during these difficult times. Please note that I charge by the overnight stay or the drop-in visit. I charge $75 for up to 3 pets overnight. 4 or more pets will be charged more and I will speak to you about it. Please ignore the total amount due if Rover mistakenly charges by the pet. This will be corrected prior to payment. I lost my 4 dogs to old age and am now a full time dogless pet sitter. I have owned mutts, Brittany Spaniels, Coton de Tulears, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Beagles and Labs. I am experienced with puppies, adult dogs and seniors. Formerly, I owned 3 cats who all died at very old ages. I am able to be at your house with your fur babies full time. Internet service is needed as I currently am an online marketer. I am a former sales manager for Microsoft and I also owned a boutique in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I am a mature female and a former home and rental property owner – Chicago, Dallas, and Santa Fe. I volunteer at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and recently completed the Pet Tech's Pet Saver Program - Pet CPR, First Aid & Care. I offer basic obedience training. My father, grandfather and great-grand father were horse and dog trainers so I grew up surrounded by a large variety of large and small dogs. I showed horses for 5 years across the U.S. Housesitting is a great privilege as I am being trusted with your lovely home and beloved pets. I rarely drink, don’t do drugs and am not a party person. None of my friends or family will be allowed in your home when I am there. I have a clean record. I am not interested in your stuff – I am at an age where I am downsizing. However, please note that I cannot be trusted around dark chocolate. Your house rules will be followed. I can provide you with peace of mind while you are away. Your pets will be kept in their normal routine. I am a great communicator with all my clients. Photos and videos of your pets are sent to you daily while you are away from home to give you piece of mind. Your plants will be watered and your mail/packages brought in. I am not on my phone when I walk your pet(s); my attention is on them. Your dog is never off leash when walking unless you say otherwise. My 4 wheel drive with very good tires comes in handy if you live fairly remote or off of a dirt road. I work online. I walk other dogs and check in on cats during the day but never leave your pet for more than 3 hours. Your dog is never off leash unless in a fenced area. I never leave a dog alone for more than 3 hours. I discuss needs, quirks, etc with you on our initial meeting. I pet sit full time so I work my schedule around your pet's needs. I check in on and walk other pets but do not leave yours for more than 3 hours. I do not care for pets in my home. The answer to this question is in my profile so please read the entire piece. Thank you

Reviews

Christopher J.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 26, 2023
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We are so grateful for Alex’s flexibility and patience with us throughout her time dropping in on our Amber.

Rylen F.
House Sitting • Mar 09, 2023
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Alex took care of our elder boy and cat for 5 days! Our house and animals were well cared for and happy upon our return. Our pets well being and care is always my biggest worry when leaving town. Thank you Alex for putting our mind at ease.

Erin G.
House Sitting • Feb 22, 2023
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Alex is amazing. She won over my scaredy dog in no time and made me feel at ease while I was gone. Great communication!

Helen G.
Dog Walking • Oct 26, 2022
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Great job! My dogs love Alex and her obedience skills are an added plus!

About Lois "Alex" A.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

58 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

I do not care for any pets in my home. I stay in your home. Please see the complete profile for my services and fees.

Information Lois "Alex" A. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog friendly with other pets? Has your dog ever bitten anyone or another pet?What meds do I need to administer? How long do you prefer walks to be? Who is your vet?

A typical day

I schedule my day around your current routine. Your dogs will be walked twice a day or I can take them to the dog park to play ball or run with other dogs. I pace the activities according to your pet. An elderly pet will be taken for a slow, sniff walk or just in the backyard depending upon your preference.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$85per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Lois "Alex" can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a full time pet sitter in your home, a dog walker and I do many check-ins for dogs, cats, gerbils, rabbits and chickens.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 9 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Lois "Alex" A.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

58 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

I do not care for any pets in my home. I stay in your home. Please see the complete profile for my services and fees.

Information Lois "Alex" A. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog friendly with other pets? Has your dog ever bitten anyone or another pet?What meds do I need to administer? How long do you prefer walks to be? Who is your vet?

A typical day

I schedule my day around your current routine. Your dogs will be walked twice a day or I can take them to the dog park to play ball or run with other dogs. I pace the activities according to your pet. An elderly pet will be taken for a slow, sniff walk or just in the backyard depending upon your preference.

Location

Santa Fe, NM

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Lois "Alex" A.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
•35 reviews