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Serina R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients
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Serina R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Joyful Paws

Servicing the Benson and Dundee Area! Hello! I have always been immersed with caring and learning about animals, especially dogs. As a teenager I was the neighborhood "go to kid" for everything dog related. Since 2014 I've fostered for rescue groups and the Nebraska Humane Society, both short and long term care. Tending to their medical/behavioral needs and finding them homes has brought me much joy. I recently made the switch to doing pet care full time and I have never been happier! You can trust me to provide high quality, caring services. Having cared for over 170 dogs (and lots of kitties) has increased my practical knowledge of how to work with individual breeds and personalities. Over the years I have developed skills in many areas. For example: general obedience, giving medications, post surgery, brachycephalic dogs, puppies, seniors, petite dogs, large dogs, shy dogs, tripod, deaf, and blind. *I now offer dog baths starting at $25. Light grooming with scissors and drying with air force dryer is included*

Qualifications

45 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

. Send me a message and we'll coordinate. (Quiet hours are from 10pm-9am) . I am also everywhere online as "Joyful Paws"! 🐾 . .

Ratings and reviews

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93 ratings
Lillian B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 08, 2026

Did an amazing job!! We are excited to book her again.

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MAX K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 30, 2024

Tok great care of our guy as always!

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MAX K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2024

Serina took great care of our buddy Jax. She even took him on some adventures. I think he was sad to see her go.

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James R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 22, 2024

Wonderful!!! Took amazing care of the dogs and even trimmed my big guys’ nails while I was gone! Couldn’t recommend Serina more

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Emiley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 10, 2023

Serina has been crucial in potty training puppy with drop in visits in the morning so our little guy doesn’t have to hold it all day.

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Emiley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 21, 2023

Always the best at what she does and I NEVER have to worry about my dog when I am out of town!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Check ins at a variety of times to keep your house the most secure. If you have need for specialty services such as transport or events such as weddings, I'd love to assist.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Serina can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Important things to mention: -Allergies/ Medical Concerns -Triggers/ Anxieties -Likes/ Dislikes Your pup will be the center of my attention. They do not have to be dog or people friendly. No size or breed restrictions.
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.