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Gia I.

4.8 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Gia I.

4.8 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Secaucus, NJ

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Furry Friend Vacation

Hello! I am a college student and love animals. I will make your pets feel at home and will treat them like my own. They will be safe and taken care of to your standards. I have a French Bulldog, Pitbull and two cats that love other animals. My family embraces the dogs and will love them as their own. I have a fenced backyard where your furry friends can play. Taking care of animals is a great way to relieve stress and also have fun (for your furry friends too). There are many dog parks close to my house that the dogs will be able to visit AND I have lots of toys so your dog/ pet could enjoy themselves even more! Your dog will have a fantastic time. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions... I don't bite! Thank you, hope to have your pet stay with me!

Cat care experience

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Cat Whisperer

Gia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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24 ratings
Nesara K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2022

We found Gia to be very caring and attentive to our cat. She regularly sent us updates, and we appreciated her kind and gentle manner - it is clear she loves animals. Thanks so much!

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Toni D.
Jun 01, 2020

Gia is reliable, compassionate, and trustworthy!! She will care for your animals and ensure that they are well fed, walked, and loved. Gia has been in the dog walking business for many years and has several animals of her own. She is an intelligent, recent college graduate who takes pride in her services. I have two German Shepherds and Gia has cared for them numerous times over the years. Bella and Bruno get so excited to see her and love spending time with her. She knows how to take control of them to ensure their safety, but also provides the love and care they need when I'm not around. Thank you Gia for all you do!! I highly recommend her services :)

Ivy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2020

I am the luckiest person for having Gia as a pet sitter. She took excellent care of Luna (my cat), and she was always meticulous, organized and very diligent with communication. Even though she offered to feed my fish. This shows that she is a truly pet lover with great work ethics. I am so glad Gia offered me to take care of my cat again in case I needed to. I would have her again without any hesitation. Thanks Rover and Gia for making pet owners happy.

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Rob K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 30, 2019

Wonderful sitter, highly recommended

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Paris B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2019

Gia was a excellent sitter, she took very good care of my baby. I will definitely recommend her she is the best!!

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Mike M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 15, 2019

We were very comfortable with the family that enthusiastically took care of our dog. We were updated with pictures during the entire visit and there were no after effects that sometimes happens when one's pet is left in the care of unfamiliar faces. We would definitely not hesitate to use Gia I. again.

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Schedule

Pet care is a consistent part of my daily and weekly routine. Each day includes scheduled walks, feeding, cleaning, and check-ins, along with monitoring behavior and overall health. I structure my schedule to prioritize each pet’s individual needs, whether that means early morning walks, midday visits, or evening care. Throughout the week, I also coordinate client communication, and foster care responsibilities, making sure every animal receives reliable, attentive, and consistent care.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I tailor my care based on the service and each pet’s individual needs, whether in my home or a client’s home. In a client’s home, I follow their routine closely to keep the pet comfortable, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, medication if needed, and maintaining a clean space. I also monitor behavior, appetite, and overall health, and provide regular updates to the owner. In my home, I create a safe, structured environment with supervised interactions, scheduled feeding, exercise, enrichment, and rest. I ensure pets are comfortable, stress-free, and treated like my own, while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and clear communication with owners throughout the stay.

Pets

A typical day

The fun activities I do is play tug of war with them, run bring them to the door park for good and well behaved. Give them lots of love and affection. Hint is I sleep with them in my bed, because I love having them around

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Gia can host up to 3 pets per night
I would love to have well behaved dogs to watch, I prefer girl dogs of any sizes , potty trained (that have no accidents in the house), and all dogs must be spayed or neutered.
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.