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Paula C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Paula C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $58 per night

Highlights

Paula has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Happy Pets, Happy Me!

I've had pets to care for since I was a small child, including senior dogs and cats and those with medical issues to address. As a adult, I regularly cook chicken and fish to supplement the commercial food for the two cats that live with me. NOTE: My cats are used to dogs joining us. Until they become familiar, they generally hide in a pet bed under my bed.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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26 ratings
Bill D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2026

Couldn’t be more happy with Paula. She took great care of Bailey and sent pictures updates throughout the booking. I will definitely be rebooking again!

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Teresa W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 03, 2026

Paula is the best! Very warm and kind to both the human and the furry four legger.

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T L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 25, 2025

Paula was a wonderful sitter for my small rescue dog. She was super gentle with him, kept him cozy the entire day. She sent me wonderful pictures with kind updates throughout the day. This was very reassuring for us since it was our first experience with Rover or any dog sitter for that matter. We could not be more thankful that Paula accepted our last minute request to pet sit for us. She is also wonderfully located for anyone visiting historic Philly. Thank you Paula for making our first time on Rover a wonderful experience!

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Shannon W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 24, 2025

Paula has a warm, gentle demeanor that immediately made my very nervous dog feel more at ease!

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SJ T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 06, 2025

We are so grateful for the care Paula gave our senior dog. We were in town for a wedding and Paula cared for our dog during our festivities. Paula was patient and very accommodating. We highly recommend her.

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Kathleen I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 28, 2025

Our Woody loves to hang out with Paula!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care fits perfectly into my routine especially now that I am retired and live in a pet-friendly condominium in Old City. I live on the 3rd floor and we have an elevator.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I interact a lot with any pets in my home and enjoy them a lot. My current cats sleep with me and visiting pets are welcome in sleep on my bed as well.

Pets

A typical day

Play ball or fetch, take dogs to fenced-in dog park depending on pet parent's instructions, conduct walks around the neighborhood sometimes joining neighbors whose dog walking schedule is in sync with mine.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Paula can host up to 2 pets per night
Advise me of what activities, treats, etc. are appropriate or permissible for your dog. Also, any special needs that your dog may have, and an emergency phone number such as your dog's veterinarian.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.