Paul R.
Paul R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Flexible Schedule, Former Pet Dad
Hey there! My name is Paul and I'm 37 years old. I currently live in NYC—originally from San Francisco and Boston, where I have house- and pet-sat for the past 6 years. I used the Rover app as both a former pet owner and sitter. In 2017, my dog Ziggy (Chihuahua-Jack Russell Terrier Mix) passed away from health complications. I miss him very much. I adopted him at the mature puppy age of 2 years through San Francisco's ASPCA. He was a great companion during my bouts of depression & anxiety. Although I'm not in a place to own an animal at the moment, house- and pet-sitting is a service I graciously provide for my clients' peace of mind and the added benefit to my mental health. I'm a GoodPup Certified Dog Trainer (GCT), an accredited certification that requires successful completion of a 90-day course, a written final exam, and training demonstration assessment. I'm also CPR/First Aid certified via the American Red Cross—Certificate ID: 0244CKR, exp. 11/8/27.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets by providing their basic needs—food, exercise & play, bonding, safety—while maintaining their daily routine. I make sure they receive the same emotional support as they get from their owner. CONSISTENCY is the key to building trust; routines are important in my own life. So while you're away from your home, I'll maintain the consistency to minimize the change your pet will inevitably experience from your absence.
Ratings and reviews
Paul was an amazing sitter for our dog Rudy. He listened thoroughly about our dog’s reactivity and worked wonderfully with him. If you have a dog with medical issues that require medications and extra care, Paul will do a great job. He also provided ample updates and pictures.
Paul did a wonderful job! I’m already booking the next dates. Our pup was clearly happy— well cared for by Paul. Thank you!
So glad to have met Paul and have his wise and caring work with our pup! Will definitely request Paul’s help again. Thank you, Paul!
Paul was AMAZING with our dog. He can be challenging with people he doesn’t strongly trust but immediately was on board with Paul. I would highly recommend him!
Paul was great. He communicates early and often, is on time, and very professional. Since he’s a dog trainer he got accustomed to Chias ways very quickly. He was diligent and persistent in walking the dog the extra length to ensure she had a chance to do her business. He played with her while at home and kept her active company. I would rehire Paul’s service without a doubt
Paul was awesome and our dog Patch had a great time with him. He kept us updated with cute pictures. I also appreciated how organized he was, he made sure he knew everything about Patch's routine. I would definitely recommend Paul to other dog owners.
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Schedule
I'm a remote worker, so I'm available to care for your pet full-time and overnight in your home. I do not double book and I don't plan social commitments while on the job. I own my schedule and can move things around at a moment's notice. I usually wake up between 5-6 am. And go to bed 10 pm. TO NEW CLIENTS (not my repeat clients): I only accept first-time bookings that are minimum 2 nights or 48 hours. Please don't request one night or day visits. Only submit a booking request when your need is definite—my availability isn’t for backup plans. Then we can proceed with a 30 min Meet & Greet to see if we're a good fit.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsPaul can host up to 1 pet per night
- Let me know ahead of time if your animal has any allergies, medical concerns, disabilities, dietary restrictions, and/or routines & rituals that are atypical of other pets. I can modify my personal daily routine accordingly.