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Paula G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Paula G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Columbia, SC

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog walker, sitter, second mom

All dogs need love, companionship, fresh air, and play time. I have been blessed to have had dogs as part of my family all my life and have assisted groomers in the past. Labs, Retrievers, great Danes, Shih Tzus, Beagles, ... I love them all and enjoy all their different personalities. Just like us, our pets need and crave grooming and living a healthy lifestyle. Let me pick up where you leave off when you have to be away from home. I will respect your home, your schedule, and your pets.

Cat care experience

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Felines forever

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

Qualifications

88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Always be present and attentive as well as making sure to remove chemicals and inappropriate "chew toys". Be patient and take it slow during first encounters and special needs pets

Ratings and reviews

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16 ratings
DC Teach
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House Sitting • Oct 07, 2026

Paula G. is not only wonderful with our very active attention-driven dogs but also very attentive to details. She respects our home as she left everything very clean and even laundered her bedding. She gives the dogs individual attention, communicates well with text and photo updates, and is RELIABLE! I highly recommend her and plan to use her again in the future!

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Joan O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 16, 2026

Paula went above and beyond with our old and sickly Westin. I can't thank her enough for the care and love she gave him.

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Sara P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 03, 2026

Paula took wonderful care of my dog and my home. I came home to a very happy pup. I feel very lucky to have found Paula! I would not leave my girl with anyone else.

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Lindy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 17, 2026

Fantastic! Paula took great care of my pups and house and made me feel comfortable leaving them for a long weekend. I will definitely be using her to house sit again in the future.

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Kristi D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2026

This was our first time having Paula stay with our dog and cat and she was great! Our pets (& home) were well-cared for and we had peace of mind being away. She walked our timid rescue dog frequently and sent lots of updates. We would definitely use her again!

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Geoffrey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026

She was great with buddy. Would highly recommend.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work FT at USC but have a flexible schedule so I have plenty of time to leave work when needed to devote to your pet family. In fact, caring for a living creature takes priority above all else

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Paula can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
It's nice to know if they know commands (verbal or hand), if your pet is food motivated, has a favorite toy, and quiet places for them to have alone time
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.