Alyssa

I'm a longtime animal caretaker with over 10 years of experience with cats, fish, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, dogs, and more exotic creatures. I can assist with habitat setup for new pets and take care of established pets in your absence. I am a home aquarist and avid houseplant keeper and can care for pet fish, houseplants, and similar home accompaniments as well. I benefit from specific instructions so that I can work within your pets' established routines, especially if your pets have preferences or requirements for when, how much, etc they must be fed.

For pets that are reasonably cooperative, I can also administer their medication to your specifications.

I specifically do home visits, rather than boarding or house-sitting, due to the limitations of my current day job and living situation. My prices reflect the fact that I do not drive and buses make site visits take longer. I typically remain at your home from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your pets' care and attention needs. My availability is near-continuous and I usually make home visits in the early evening, but can make other arrangements as needed.

I love animals and especially meeting new animals. Keeping people's pets cared-for and healthy is a labor of love, and I enjoy making sure people's pets feel safe, secure, and loved while their humans are away. My biology expertise includes a deep love of animal ecology and behavior, and the sense to give animals the space they need to feel safe rather than crowding them with attention when they don't want it. I look forward to helping you with your needs.