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Paula J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Paula J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
45 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

I love all animals

I am home full time and have 3 Shih Tzus. I have owned horses, goats, donkeys and cats. I enjoy being with animals. I am able to do special needs such as medicine and shots. Have some knowledge of veterinary care. I just moved up here from Tennessee and would like to take care of animals while owners are away. Was born here in Michigan and moved to Arizona for 18 years where we had a ranch. I also worked for a horse ranch where the owner left me in charge of her operation while she traveled. At the same time we had horses and I took full care of them. All animals will be cared for like they are my own. Will be loved very much. I am home full time. I will be with your pets during their stay 24/7. They will have full run of our house just like our dogs We get up about 5 am to get my husband off to work. We go back to bed til about 8 am. We go outside to play for a bit then come in for breakfast. They are able to be out as long as they enjoy. We can play inside if they want to or rest whenever. Have dinner about 6 pm and relax after.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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28 ratings
Kristen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 26, 2026

We are so happy with the service Paula provided for our chocolate lab. Pick up and drop off was exactly on-time and went off without a hitch. Paula came and did a meet and greet first which helped make our dog and us more comfortable. We received pictures and updates throughout the week and could tell our dog was so happy and being treated like a queen. We will definitely use Paula again and highly recommend her services!

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Richard D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 26, 2026

Paula and Manny took great care of Bentley, my black lab mix. Paula sent videos and pictures often which allowed me to enjoy my vacation even more knowing Bentley was having fun too!

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Dan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025

Our first time using Rover.com, and we would definitely have Paula take care of Jasmine again! She and Manny took loving care of our pup, sending pictures of Jazz enjoying her new surroundings & sleeping with the tennis balls that she had collected-- very cute! Columbiaville is a bit out of our way, but well worth the extra miles. In the past, Jasmine came home traumatized after staying in a noisy kennel; this time, she came home playful and affectionate, happy to see us & to be home.

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Sarah L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2025

My dogs love it

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Michelle D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2025

Another great stay for Gus! I LOVE that he has so much fun and other animals to play with when he is with Paula and Manny. He comes home so chill and tuckered out! It's a great environment for him!

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Andi Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2025

Amazing experience. Paula took such great care of my Finn. We will definitely be booking with Paula again.

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Calendar and availability

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Pets

A typical day

We play ball, fetch. Go on walks in fenced in yard. We have 2 stories in our house that they are able to run around

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Paula can host up to 3 pets per night
It is important to know about dog breeds ahead of time to insure they receive the proper care. Whether they are low, moderate or high energy pets.
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.