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Paula W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 repeat clients
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Paula W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
68 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $37 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Friendly Artist and Pet Whisperer

I’ve been a devoted cat owner since 1999, and love to make new fur friends! While I adore all cats, I have a special affinity for felines with medical needs. I am familiar with how to administer a variety of medications, as well as handling special diets. I am happy to water indoor plants (outdoor plants/garden/yard not included in my rate), clean litter boxes, maintain other pet spaces, and take out the trash! I am an excellent communicator—part of my service is to keep you regularly updated on how your pets are doing in my care with texts and pictures. Dog-sitting/walking: It’s been a series of wonderful experiences to take care of so many different breeds, ages, and temperaments of doggies in Seattle! My calm demeanor tends to have a positive effect on even the most high spirited of pups! I take safety seriously: I always make a point to not listen to headphones while walking, so that I can effectively assess the environment and watch out for any triggers a particular dog may have I would love to first meet your wonderful pup companion to see if we are a good fit. From there, I am happy to learn about your dog and take them for neighborhood walks! However, I am also comfortable meeting dogs one-on-one! I know that life can get crazy and time does not always allow for an in-person meet and greet. I have a lot of experience with senior cats, as well as administering meds to cats with medical conditions. My experience includes: pilling, giving insulin to diabetic cats, recognizing the warning signs of asthmatic attacks, asthma inhalers, providing subcutaneous fluids, as well as applying topical medications. I am comfortable providing this service to dogs, too.

Qualifications

68 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

As of now, I only offer pet care at clients’ homes. I am patient and comfortable with learning strict routines, as well as looser forms of care. I believe each animal has different needs, so I’m happy to discuss personalized care plans before my first visit.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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174 ratings
Andrea E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026

Paula takes the best care of our old man Claude. Whenever we have to leave town, we check if she’s available!

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Kathy E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 23, 2026

Paula is wonderful with Yuki! We love her!!

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Tucker C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 04, 2026

Paula was a great pet sitter for our border collie when we left town for a weekend. She sent us cute photos of our pup and when we retuned home, our dog was in great spirits. Paula also left our house clean which we appreciated!

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Alex B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 25, 2026

Great sitter!

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Jody C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 21, 2026

Paula has taken care of my dog twice, and she'll be returning for a third time next month. A repeat customer is a happy customer!

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Andrea T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

Exceptional care as always!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a studio artist and do full time pet-care. This means my schedule is very flexible! I am able to balance a morning and night routine with pets for when I housesit, and also have room for about 4-6 hours of dog-walks and drop-ins during the afternoon. I will have lots of time and emotional energy to play with your furbabies! I am actively looking to meet new dog friends to take on 30 or 60 minute walks! So far I have a few regular dogs I walk each week, and would love to add more sweethearts to my roster. I am open to the occasional walk with your pup or to develop a deeper connection through regular neighborhood walks.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Paula can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know about the personality of your dog. Do they have separation anxiety? What can I do best to make them comfortable? Do they have any medical conditions I need to be aware of? Many of my regular clients are hyper-reactive and so a wild pup doesn’t scare me off! Dogs are always doing their best with the skills they have, and I provide them with a calm environment in which to be their true sweet selves. I would love to learn from you about what makes your doggie special.
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