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Alexa S.

Columbia, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•23 reviews
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Love and 13+ Years of Rescue Work

Pet care experience

Hello, I'm Alexa! I’m really excited to be back on Rover after having taken great care to focus on my professional work in full-time non-profit rescue. I’m happy to say that I’m still in non-profit, but working remotely now. This allows me to care for your pets much more flexibly. It is safe to say I have experience (and comfortability) with a vast array of dogs and cats—particularly those with some behavioral considerations and challenges. I served as the adoption program manager at a major no-kill rescue in the Columbia area for a number of years, and feel very confident in my knowledge of and tending to pets’ needs. I placed harder-to-adopt dogs and cats into homes and worked with their families on challenges they may have faced during the adjustment/transition-from-shelter period*. You can count on me to be invested, consistent, careful, and most of all, loving toward your sweet dog(s) or cat(s). *I am not a professional trainer.

Reviews

Dasha S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 04, 2023
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Alexa was great again. I’ll continue to use her.

Dasha S.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 11, 2023
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Thank you Alexa for letting Lola out. You were great

Susan D.
Sep 07, 2023

Alexa is an awesome pet sitter. This was the first time I had someone come in and care for our three cats and one outside cat. I knew of her from her many years working at Pawmetto Lifeline. When she first came to our home both dogs and our cats loved her immediately and animals are a good judge of character. She is reliable, responsible, and loving to animals. You will be able to enjoy your vacation knowing there is some safe, personable, and responsible in your home. We will definitely call Alexa again.

Gracie G.
Aug 26, 2023

Alexa was WONDERFUL!! She went above and beyond to make sure my babies were loved just as, if not better than, I would. She showed up on time consistently and followed all my instructions to a T. I’ve truly never felt safer leaving my babies in the care of someone! We will definitely be using her in the future.

About Alexa S.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

During drop-in visits, I want your pets to have as much consistency as possible in routine, and I will do my utmost to make that happen.

Information Alexa S. would like to know about your pet

Besides your pet’s personality, I would like to be made aware of any known significant medical or behavioral information. For example, your recently adopted dog may have a mild case of kennel cough that requires an evening dose of his or her prescribed antibiotic. Or maybe they’re somewhat of a treat guarder.

A typical day

Activities will depend on exercise level and needs of your dog or cat. Please note that I will also can provide extra house-sitting services; I know I would want someone to do the same for me, be it fetching (haha) the mail, plant-watering, or even making sure the thermostat is set correctly, I'll do it! Thank you for reading, and please let me know if you have ANY questions.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$21per visit

Alexa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Midday visits that occur during the work week are ideal for me. IMPORTANT: I typically have several online meetings throughout the day and may need to join them or work on a few remote tasks from your home if that is okay!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Alexa S.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

During drop-in visits, I want your pets to have as much consistency as possible in routine, and I will do my utmost to make that happen.

Information Alexa S. would like to know about your pet

Besides your pet’s personality, I would like to be made aware of any known significant medical or behavioral information. For example, your recently adopted dog may have a mild case of kennel cough that requires an evening dose of his or her prescribed antibiotic. Or maybe they’re somewhat of a treat guarder.

A typical day

Activities will depend on exercise level and needs of your dog or cat. Please note that I will also can provide extra house-sitting services; I know I would want someone to do the same for me, be it fetching (haha) the mail, plant-watering, or even making sure the thermostat is set correctly, I'll do it! Thank you for reading, and please let me know if you have ANY questions.

Location

Columbia, SC

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Pets

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Alexa S.

Columbia, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•23 reviews