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Gioia M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 repeat clients
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Gioia M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 repeat clients
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Simpsonville, SC

Highlights

Gioia has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Petsitter/Walker/Bather

DOGWALKER/DAYCARE&BOARDING. CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS ACCEPTED AS WELL! Hello to you and your furry friend(s)! I am a full time dog lover! My goal is to give you peace of mind leaving your beloved pal with someone you can trust. I do everything I can to make sure when your pup is with me they are having fun and enjoying their time. Almost like a play date! I have plenty of treats I bring along on walks (with your permission) and even try my best to get some training done if it’s needed. All walks are guaranteed to be at least 30 mins although I tend to walk the pups longer if I see they are enjoying their little adventures (and that’s no extra charge). If you have long work days and want your pup to not only get a walk in but have company while you’re away, I do offer day care which is extended time with your furry friend. Taking a trip away? Boarding with me is a great option! Ditch the kennel and have your baby in a low stress relaxing environment. I’ve been dog walking and boarding for 10 years and before that I was volunteering at local animal shelters. I want to make sure your dogs are happy and not counting down the hours of the day till their companion gets home. I’m happy to take your pup on little adventures while you’re away (with your approval) and I do bathing as well! Let’s keep that happy tale wagging and give your pup a place to play or a walk a day.

Qualifications

44 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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96 ratings
Cynthia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 06, 2026

Gioia was a joy to work with! She took excellent care of my two cats. I love getting her detailed updates and all the photos. Gioia did a wonderful job giving my senior car his meds and cleaning up after my younger cat. I would highly recommend her!

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Dawn D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 28, 2026

Gioia has been great with the boys! I’ve got a 7yr old husky mix and a 1 yr old 110lb cane corso. She’s green great with them both. She knows how to show love to the old man when the little guy wants all the attention. I have peace of mind when we are out of town knowing Gioia is watching the boys.

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Kimberly F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 05, 2026

Takes such great care of my babies! Thank you!

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Heather K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Thank you for watching the pets!!

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Kristina M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 15, 2026

Gioia is the best!!! Goes above and beyond and makes sure your fur babies are taken care of just as you would!

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Tammy A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026

Gioia is so sweet and loving to the girls. They seemed to really enjoy all the treats and attention during Gioia’s drop-in visits. 10/10 recommendation Gioia and will definitely re-book with her again when needed.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is not just a job it’s my passion! Let’s see how our schedules work with eachother. I am available full time on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays, HOWEVER I have family in the same building I live in that would come and give periodic potty breaks while I’m away at work Tuesday-Friday until 5pm:) Whether you have a trip planned months in advance or you need a lifeline within the hour, I’m there to work it out with you!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an extremely dog friendly community! My apartment comes with a dog park and trails nearby for doggy adventures. I have a cat that grew up with dogs and loves having a friend in the home with her.

Pets

A typical day

I have designated toys for my furry friends! Keeping your pet stimulated and giving them the exercise they need is very important to me! I love getting out in nature with an active pup or lounging and giving all the love to a couch potato pup.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Gioia can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any allergies/food sensitivities as well as triggers. Every pup is different just like us so it’s important I know all their little quirks.
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night

Not accepting new customers.

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
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