Giavanna A.
Giavanna A.
Contact for Boarding
from US$55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gia's Pooch Paradise
I consider myself to be a loving and caring person, saving the most room in my heart for dogs and other furry friends. Dogs have always been part of the family - from my grandparents’ tradition of always having a little white dog to caring for large rescue dogs with difficult pasts. I’m always sensitive to a dog’s feelings, trying to anticipate their needs and making sure they always feel safe and comfortable. This was most apparent in my relationship with my own dog, Fille, who passed in June 2025. She was a scared and traumatized rescue that was found lost wandering the desert in Arizona, but after adopting her in 2018 and spending 7 wonderful years together, she blossomed into a confident (albeit stubborn) pup who received lots of love and support so she could explore the world with me. During our last year together, I got first-hand experience with not only senior care but disabled dog care; Fille was living with partial paralysis in her hind legs, and so I learned how to best support her mobility on walks and take care of pain management, physical therapy, and other special needs as they arose. I would love to treat your dog with the same compassion and love and look forward to many future walks and visits!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Giavanna was absolutely wonderful. My pup was clean and well taken care of when he came home and clearly had a good time in her care. Giavanna was communicative and she is my first choice for any of my future dog sitting needs.
Gia has been a friend for years and I have always had the utmost trust in her watching my cat Donna. She is very passionate and loving towards all creatures and I have no doubt she would make a wonderful host for Rover.
I highly recommend Gia as a dog sitter. She grew up in a home full of pets, including both dogs and cats, and learned from a young age how important patience, consistency, and genuine care are for animals. While in college, she fostered a rescue dog and later adopted her, showing her long-term commitment and compassion for animals who need stability and love. She regularly cares for friends’ dogs and treats every pet as if they were her own—paying close attention to routines, exercise needs, and individual personalities. She is dependable, attentive, and truly enjoys building trust with both pets and their owners. Any dog in her care will be safe, loved, and well looked after.
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Schedule
I work from home with a flexible schedule, so I can care for pets on any schedule. I do sometimes travel for work, but my availability will surely be updated with plenty of advance notice to accommodate any pet parent’s needs!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Pets would be allowed full range of my home, and I ensure that any potential hazards (cords, garbage, etc.) are properly stowed away and cannot be accessed by any four-legged friends. If desired, I have space to accommodate a kennel. Living very close to a big park, I’m an avid explorer of the grounds and loved to take breaks out there with my furry friend, Fille. My apartment building has a shared entrance, but I have a good rapport with my neighbors and can take any precautions if requested. There are stairs and a functioning elevator for any dogs with mobility issues.
A typical day
I love to get outside and go on long walks, whether it’s a stroll in Volunteer Park or some urban hiking in Interlaken Park. I’m happy to play any games with your pup, and if they like a car, they’re welcome to come on some rides too (this was always my dog’s favorite activity!).