Paws First Pet Care

$20/walk

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About

I have always been a huge dog lover since I was young. Years ago, I decided to start dog sitting at peoples homes and share the love I had for them and then once I got married and got a dog of my own, I decided to start dog boarding at my home since I have the flexibility to do so with working remotely. I thank all of my past and current clients who have put their trust in me and have allowed me to do something that I love. I always reassure my clients that their pups are in the best hands! My goal in the next few years is to open up my own dog boarding/doggie daycare business and I am currently in the process of getting certified for pet sitting and dog boarding. I will make sure your dogs are in the best hands possible and treat them like they are my own. I also take care of other pets - cats, chickens, fish, you name it! 🐶🐱🐓🐠

Overview

Hired 19 times

Serves Cherry Valley, MA

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1 employee

7 years in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Facebook, Instagram

Services offered

Walk duration

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Walk group size

Private walk

Projects and media

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Lori S.

Mar 12, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Julia provided exceptional care for our chocolate lab, Rufus, during our vacation. As this was our first time boarding him, meeting Julia offered great reassurance that he would be well looked after. Her services are highly recommended for both vacation stays, and/or day play sessions. Your dog will return happy and in good health. We will certainly be utilizing Julia's services again for Rufus. Thank you, Julia!!!😊

Details: 1 pet • Dog • 8 - 14 days • Feeding • Baths

Pet Boarding

Jake G.

Mar 1, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Julia was SO accommodating. I am moving to the area and needed a dog sitter on short notice, and she was willing to get me out of a bind same-day. Her whole family is lovely and all took to taking care of my buddy immediately, and made me certain he'll be well-cared for. They even invited me to dinner! You could get worse care for your pets but I'm not sure you can get better. Julia and her family will take care of them as if they were their own.

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • At the pro’s location

Pet Sitting

Ben L.

May 30, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

We reached out to Julia to watch our two dogs while we were away for a long weekend. She was very responsive from the beginning and stayed in touch throughout the trip. Our dogs seemed to get comfortable with her very quickly (which isn't always the case). They seemed happy and relaxed with her, which allowed us to enjoy the vacation more. We will definitely reach out to Julia again in the future.

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location

Pet Sitting

Joshua R.

Dec 9, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • At the pro’s location

Pet Sitting

Liza O.

Mar 23, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 2 pets • Dog • 1 - 3 days • Feeding • Other services

Pet Boarding

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Julia Goncalves