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Nicholas & Larissa A.

Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
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Services

Nicholas & Larissa can care for

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

Availability

Larissa is employed 100% remote and works full-time from home but I’ve had to return to office full-time, so our availability is more limited during the week. We are completely free on weekends. We also own a Kia Soul that is equipped for both canine and feline passengers, and that we use regularly to get around the DMV area.

Available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Nicholas & Larissa A.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Trust is the single most important part of any relationship between clients and their sitters/caretakers. Larissa and I have been burned by inattentive and/or undependable sitters before, so we take the responsibility of caring for other people's pets VERY seriously. We will adhere to any special instructions you provide for your pets' care and will treat every pet like one of our own.

Information Nicholas & Larissa A. would like to know about your pet

Does the pet have any triggers? Are there any dietary preferences or special needs? Does the pet have any favorite toys? I would also want to know the mealtime and playtime routine(s) of any pet I'm caring for and would note any special instructions the client has for me.

A typical day

I am very active, so any dog in my care can look forward to walks in the neighborhood or trips to any favorite dog parks. Larissa and I often take Dia to Anacostia park to play and let her run around. We also have a car, so travel is no problem.

Location

Washington, DC

Nicholas & Larissa A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Responsible & Dependable Care!

Pet care experience

Hi! Larissa and I are life-long pet lovers in the DC area with lots of experience growing up around pets all our lives. My family always had both dogs and cats growing up in Alabama and Larissa always had dogs and cats in Brazil before moving to the US. Together, we adopted two "kids" during the pandemic - Dia (a large, black pit-lab mix) and Noche (a sweet house cat) - that we love and spoil endlessly. We have experience with large dogs and small, old and young. My late Jack Russel Terrier, Figaro developed diabetes and required daily insulin injections twice a day before passing away a few years back, so I also have some experience administering medication We have used Rover on numerous occasions for our own pets (some good and some bad), so we know dependability and reliability are critical when it comes to providing quality care. If you leave a pet or pets with us, you can be sure we will care for them like one of our own!

Reviews

Corey R.
House Sitting • Jun 07, 2026
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Great care as always!

Callie C.
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2026
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Great sitters!! So kind, friendly, and caring. Very responsive and communicative :)

Soraya Z.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 16, 2025
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Professional and communicative! Both Larissa and Nicholas were great to work with.

Amanda W.
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2025
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Nicholas and Larissa were great! They read the pet info, came prepared, and required little guidance. Our pets and home were well cared for. Would rebook!

About Nicholas & Larissa A.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Trust is the single most important part of any relationship between clients and their sitters/caretakers. Larissa and I have been burned by inattentive and/or undependable sitters before, so we take the responsibility of caring for other people's pets VERY seriously. We will adhere to any special instructions you provide for your pets' care and will treat every pet like one of our own.

Information Nicholas & Larissa A. would like to know about your pet

Does the pet have any triggers? Are there any dietary preferences or special needs? Does the pet have any favorite toys? I would also want to know the mealtime and playtime routine(s) of any pet I'm caring for and would note any special instructions the client has for me.

A typical day

I am very active, so any dog in my care can look forward to walks in the neighborhood or trips to any favorite dog parks. Larissa and I often take Dia to Anacostia park to play and let her run around. We also have a car, so travel is no problem.

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Nicholas & Larissa A.

Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews