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Pakuna S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat pet owners
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Pakuna S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat pet owners

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$14 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 year of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Comfortable With All Kinds of Pets!

Hi there! I'm a lifelong animal lover with years of hands-on experience caring for pets of all kinds. I’ve volunteered at animal shelters throughout my life and have personally adopted 6 dogs, 5 rats, 1 cat, and even a chinchilla—each one bringing joy and unforgettable memories. Currently, I share my home with my sweet pup, Xena. I’m patient, attentive, and quick to adapt to each pet’s unique needs. I have strong knowledge of dog training, behavior, and wellness, and I’m comfortable caring for dogs with medical needs or special quirks. Whether it’s playtime, walks, cuddles, or structured care, your dog will be in loving, capable hands with me.

Cat care experience

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Tailored Tender Loving Cat Care!

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet owners
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding: To introduce, your pup will have an entire room gated off with a baby gate to acclimate to the new environment. Then, your pup will be welcomed to explore the home.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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9 ratings
Benjamin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2025

Pakuna was wonderful and took great care of our kitties. They don’t have complicated meds but they require special care and she was friendly in our meet and greet, took great notes, followed instructions, and sent great pictures and notes throughout the visit. Highly recommend Pakuna for your pet care.

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Kortney A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 29, 2025

Pakuna took great care of our dog! Our dog was happy and healthy when we picked her up after boarding. She got lots of walks and lots of attention. Our dog has tons of health issues and restrictions, but Pakuna handled everything perfectly. She is thorough and pays attention to dog behavior very well. She will be our first choice for boarding from now on 😊

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Diana M.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 20, 2025

Pakuna was wonderful with my pup, and offered to cancel payment for a visit when they were unable to be there at the requested time. They were immediately responsive to this nervous dog-mom who was using Rover for the very first time. I wish the app could let me give an extra half point for the responsiveness and excellent communication.

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David P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 10, 2025

Pakuna took extremely good care of our dog Ruby. Pakuna kept us well informed, sending us daily notes and photos. Ruby was clearly very comfortable with her and her dog. Upon returning, Ruby was happy to see us but was clearly at home and happy to be with Pakuna. We would leave Ruby with Pakuna in the future, should we have further need.

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Shawn S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 12, 2025

She did amazing with Finn. He was so happy and healthy.

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Natalie E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 02, 2025

Pakuna was wonderful! She sent updates, pictures, and videos. My dog was grinning ear to ear in every picture and he played great together with Pakuna’s dog, Xena. We will definitely be using her services again and I highly recommend her care. She took my dog for regular walks, and even for a drive and to a local park. He probably thought he was on a vacation!! I am so grateful to have found Pakuna through Rover as my first time experience with the app. Everything has been great!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full time but I live very close to my work so I am home at lunch time to check on things and give a potty break. I have no long commute or traffic to worry about. On the weekends, I stay in the area or take pups out for hikes!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Pakuna can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Does your pet have any allergies? Any habits to watch out for, like eating off the ground during walks? What is a typical day for your dog? Flea/tick medication for hiking?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.