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Gena R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Gena R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Your Dog’s Vacation!

‼️ NEW ROVER CUSTOMER COUPON ‼️ * Get $20 off your first booking through rover.com * Promo Code: GENAR84539 WELCOME My name is Gena and I live with my 15-year-old son and 9-year-old Labradoodle, Sheldon. I have been pet sitting 10+ years. I am known for dog sitting, dog walking and house sitting. The most important thing to me is that your pet is safe and happy. Sheldon may be 9 but he plays like a puppy. And if you know a ‘doodle’ dog they are quite vocal! But outside of that he is very chill and loves to play with other dogs. Sheldon does suffer from seizures that are controlled by medications. This has made me very experienced in giving oral medications and injections. I have been managing his seizures for about 8 years now. We live in a spacious house in North Augusta, there’s lots of room for playing inside and outside in a big, fenced backyard and a big couch to lay on! We also have a big dog park in North Augusta and the Greenway walking distance from my home, perfect for walks. Work life is very flexible, having the ability to work from home. This will allow me to be flexible with any last-minute changes that may come up. Working from home allows me to be super hands on with your pup, I love to include you on your pets stay with pictures and frequent updates. We have a very calm and relaxed home environment, with lots of space to play and hangout. Each dog is very different, so I like to switch up some of the activities and activeness depending on your dog’s personality and needs. I have taken care of dogs from all ages with anxiety issues, medical issues and more, so I understand the importance of attention to detail with each individual animal. I love to create a fun space for your pet but it’s also very important to stick with their schedules. I am very organized and attention to detail, I want to ensure every time you put your pet in my care you feel at ease. I encourage dogs that are crate trained to bring their own, but dogs are not required to be in crates if they can behave outside of one. Your dog must be vaccinated & be on a flea/ tick prevention for the safety of my dogs and other dogs that will be under my care. Please provide proof of vaccines & flea/ tick prevention Please be honest since your dog will be around other dogs and on all our furniture, dog beds and our bed if that’s where they want to sleep. This will avoid washing, cleaning, and isolating your dog. I can’t wait to meet you and your furry friend! 🐾

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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74 ratings
Annette S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025

Gena is a true treasure to me. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she has been to my little dog. He's a sweet dog, but he's a picky eater. She is very willing to make sure he is happy and gets what he needs. She is a true dog lover and pampers him way more than I would expect her to. Thank you for taking such great care of my baby!

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Pam M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 05, 2025

Gena was great! I knew my pup was in great hands with her 🥰. She sent updates and pics throughout the day which was great. Highly recommend!

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Lillian H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2025

I can’t say enough good things about Gena! She did a meetup to make sure my little dog would be okay with her doodle. She even let him sleep in the bed with her because he’s never slept alone. She was very accommodating of drop off and pickup times too. My pups seemed very happy while they were there!

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GAIL F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 03, 2025

Gena was very kind and treated my pups well. They returned to me well fed, happy and healthy.

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Lyndsey A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 24, 2024

Gena is so good with Tuck and his endless energy! I am confident that he’s getting the best care when I leave him with Gena.

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Shannon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 10, 2024

Our nearly 9 year old dog had never stayed with someone he didn’t know, so we were a bit nervous. We did a meet and greet with Gena. She took the time to get to know our dog and let him become familiar with her home. When we brought him back for his three day stay, he was excited to be there and comfortable. Gena sent photos and updates daily. She took care of our dog the way we care for him. We will definitely be using her sitter services again.

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Schedule

I am currently working but have the option to work from home or office. I can board here at my house most day including weekends.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced in yard and a friendly labradoodle waiting to make friends! My dog is not crated but I can crate if that is needed.

Pets

A typical day

I live in a quiet neighborhood at a dead end street. I have a big fenced in backyard to run around and play with toys. I also can provide walks on the greenway that is walking distance from my home.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Gena can host up to 2 pets per night
-Is your dog crate trained? If so, please provide the crate. -How does your dog do alone? -Does your dog get along with other dogs? Any health concerns? -Does your dog require special attentions? -Are they aggressive towards other animals (including food/toy aggression)? -Is your dog potty trained? -Is your pet up to date with vaccinations/flea & tick treatment? -What is your dog’s temperament? -Does your dog have any triggers or quirky habits that indicate a special need? -Do you become nervous when your pup is around other playful pups?
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.