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Gioia L.

Drexel Hill, PA

4.7 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Services

Gioia can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Gioia can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work at a doggy daycare currently but I like to mainly focus on pet sitting professionally in most of my free time because I genuinely love to connect with dogs one on one. My schedule is extremely flexible!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Gioia L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do own a crate & lots of toys because I currently have my own puppy! I will always communicate with a pet parent before allowing dog boarding in my home. I do have access to plenty of dog parks if needed! As for caring for pets outside of my home, I will always watch for distress signals from pets. I always want to make sure your pet is happy, comfortable & safe. I will NOT push their boundaries unless advised by the owner to do so for medical reasons such as medication.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Gioia L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know about any pet behaviors I should watch out for or if they have any special needs! If your pet is undersocialized & is not great with strangers, please let me know in advance!! This is important to keep in mind for my personal safety especially for meet and greets + walks where I do have come in contact pretty close with your pet (first time meets, putting on a harness/leash). I have no problem accommodating to what each owner needs for their pet!

A typical day

I play a bunch of games, run around a lot with more high energy dogs & take longer walks with them. For lower energy dogs I enjoy doing a cuddle session time with them & give them a chance to bond with me! I LOVE to do training sessions with dogs that are eager to please/love treats! It’s a good way to tire them out but also build that special bond. I also love doing enrichment activities (decompression walks, snuffle mats, training, puzzle feeders) with dogs who would enjoy that.

Location

Drexel Hill, PA

Gioia L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

your pet’s second mom ♡

Pet care experience

Hello! :) I've been pet sitting & working with animals for the past decade of my life!! I work with cats as well! But my heart truly loves dogs. What matters to me the most is making sure your pets are happy, healthy, & get their proper care. I do have experience with medication administration. I currently work at a doggy daycare facility as well as a professional dog sitting/walking company! :) NOTE:: I do require a 15-30 minute meet & greet before fully committing to a service. I do this for everyone's safety & to make sure we are a great fit for each other & your pet! FOR BOARDING: I do currently have my own puppy. He's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & he's 6 months old. Up-to-date on ALL vaccinations. Super friendly & can handle most situations with other dogs. House, leash, obedience, potty + crate trained! I also have a cat who is dog friendly but spends most of her time sleeping seeing as she is about 12 now!

Reviews

Kareena S.
House Sitting • May 07, 2026
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Excellent Sitter!!!! So appreciative of her skill set and time she spent with my BamBam! Definitely rebooking!!!!!

Diane H.
House Sitting • Jun 19, 2025
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Great job

Sadaria S.
Dog Walking • Apr 17, 2025
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Needs to work on communication and time management. But overall she is great!

Gloria L.
House Sitting • Apr 14, 2025
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Gioia was so great to our Bus!

About Gioia L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do own a crate & lots of toys because I currently have my own puppy! I will always communicate with a pet parent before allowing dog boarding in my home. I do have access to plenty of dog parks if needed! As for caring for pets outside of my home, I will always watch for distress signals from pets. I always want to make sure your pet is happy, comfortable & safe. I will NOT push their boundaries unless advised by the owner to do so for medical reasons such as medication.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Gioia L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know about any pet behaviors I should watch out for or if they have any special needs! If your pet is undersocialized & is not great with strangers, please let me know in advance!! This is important to keep in mind for my personal safety especially for meet and greets + walks where I do have come in contact pretty close with your pet (first time meets, putting on a harness/leash). I have no problem accommodating to what each owner needs for their pet!

A typical day

I play a bunch of games, run around a lot with more high energy dogs & take longer walks with them. For lower energy dogs I enjoy doing a cuddle session time with them & give them a chance to bond with me! I LOVE to do training sessions with dogs that are eager to please/love treats! It’s a good way to tire them out but also build that special bond. I also love doing enrichment activities (decompression walks, snuffle mats, training, puzzle feeders) with dogs who would enjoy that.

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Gioia L.

Drexel Hill, PA

4.7 out of 5 stars
10 reviews