Alessa

Animal Loving Veterinary Student

Guildford
9 times favorited
1 recurring guest
Last booked 10 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
3d ago
Last activity
<4h
Response time
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
65 GBP
/night
All services and rates

About Alessa

Hi, I’m Alessa, I’m a fourth year vet med student and I love spending time both with dogs and cats and have lots of experience in taking care of them.

My German Shepherd Alfie is at my parents' house and can be reactive to other dogs, so I have a lot of experience controlling large dogs on walks. I love spending time with dogs and taking them on walks as I miss my dog when I'm away at university and so would love to be able to take care of any dogs myself, giving them cuddles, walks or playing any games!

I've grown up with many different pets my whole life, from rabbits, degus, hamsters, fish, turtles, frogs, cats, lizards, bugs, and snakes. I also have experience with ferrets, from having one of my own. I also currently have two cats and have a lot of experience with them also through my course.

I’ve worked at a dog boarding kennels for three years on and off and so am used to many different breeds and temperaments of dog - both walking, giving medication and playing with. I’m usually available on weekdays in the daytime and at weekends. (I usually have non-compulsory lectures 1-4). I live in Guildford and don't own a car at the moment so unfortunately cannot travel to all places to dog-sit so availability may depend on your location.

I am passionate about both mental and physical stimulation for all dog breeds. Your pet can sleep on the sofa, bed or on any bed you wish to give me. I also have a few blankets which I am happy to put out for them to snuggle into - whatever you prefer! I have a field nearby to me which I usually take dogs on walks to, it's not next to any main roads and there are usually no other dogs around.

Alessa's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
10 GBP for each additional pet
30 GBP
/day
Dog boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
10 GBP for each additional pet
50 GBP
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 GBP for each additional pet
15 GBP
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
15 GBP
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
65 GBP
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
30 GBP
/day

Alessa also offers

Dog training

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Home Visits
Trang, 2024-10-26

Our cats love Alessa - she has sit them for us a couple of times and couldn’t be happier. Thanks Alessa.

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House Sitting
Christelle, 2024-10-21

We left our two dog children and our home in the very capable hands of Alessa while we travelled abroad. She sent updates and photos which gave me the reassurance and peace of mind I needed. The dogs were loved and spoiled and she followed all of our instructions and left our place perfectly tidy and clean. We arrived home to happy and healthy dogs. Overall Alessa was a great help sitting for us and I wouldn't hesitate recommending her and booking her again!

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Availability

About Alessa's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Ferrets
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Alessa's home

A large outdoor area
Has no kids
A fully fenced backyard

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, City park & Country side

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I have been trained with animal handling skills from my veterinary studies and have been walking and looking after all breeds of dogs at my boarding kennels job, and in my veterinary medicine training. I have a German Shepherd and so have skill in controlling large dogs.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Email
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Alessa

Alessa

Animal Loving Veterinary Student

Guildford
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
65 GBP
/night
All services and rates
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Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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