Alyssa was born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her first pet was a Border Collie named Nikki that her parents got her for Christmas when she was 7. Currently, she has an 11-year-old Pittbull named Jackson and a 9-year-old Pittbull named Major. She likes helping animals because they are so resilient and they love unconditionally. Being able to help give care that provides them a full happy life is amazing to her [citation].