Paul J.
Paul J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Connection is key, for owner & pet
Wet weather, cold weather, no problem. Call me.... I've had dogs across my life, including 27 years as an adult, and with my wife since 2003 have been owner and caretaker of one dog (Layla, adopted at age 2 in 2007 and who lovingly left us at age 15 in 2020), and five cats (two currently, Sherpa and Askari) . I appreciate the soul and spirit of animals and recognize the bond they have with their owners, as well as the curiosity and caution they have when meeting someone new. I’ve given medications to both cat and dog (including insulin and B-12 injections to cats), regularly trim our cats’ nails, and trained our dog to fetch the morning newspaper, find a ‘hidden’ leash in another room, and perform a few other commands. Though I do not offer training or nail-care services, having done so with ours indicates some measure of commitment, care and connection. I am physically healthy, ran an annual marathon a total of 17 times between 1990 and 2009, and 15 half marathons through 2023, once annually (though I’m not a speedster), and September of 2025 completed my 45th (almost) successive annual Outdoorsman Triathlon (one mile swim, four mile run, eight mile canoe) in western North Carolina. I can take care of your pet’s needs, cat or dog, for exercise, attention and play, food and hydration, and medication administration if needed, with an out of home walk, an in-home visit, or a combination of the two. I’ve been entrusted with keys and entry-permission to offices and home alike, and have both honored and fulfilled such trust. Contact me!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I do not offer in-home boarding at my home at this time, though there are a number of other Rover providers who extend this service.
Ratings and reviews
Paul was very responsive and kept me updated with daily pictures and notes. My cats had a tough time adjusting and were too stressed to eat normally, but Paul was quick to communicate and willing to modify the booking to accommodate the situation. While I won't be using Rover again, I appreciated having the support available when I needed it.
Paul goes above and beyond!! He has watched my animals several times and has always been superb. Super communicative, super informative and does way more than just watch your animals. Thank you so much Paul for everything!
Paul takes such great care of our cat Izzy!
Paul is the absolute best. Thanks again!
Paul did an excellent with our cat. He was also very accommodating when we asked if he would bring in any packages delivered.
Paul has been my regular pet sitter for some years now, and it gives me a great peace of mind to have someone so conscientious taking care of things .
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Schedule
Dog walks and cat care occupy a substantial portion of my weekly schedule (I have also tended to chickens, Koi, Bearded Dragon and a ferret, though these are not covered by the Rover Guarantee).
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsPaul can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- I find it useful to know what type of activity your cat or dog is accustomed to and able to enjoy. For dogs, I also like to know how they respond to loud noises (sirens, yard machines, thunder, fireworks), their comfort level in a heavy rain, their response when seeing on walks other dogs, other people, and whether they have ever had an 'adverse experience' with another animal or person.