meet the p3 team

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER, Paula alford
Meet Paula Alford, the heart and soul behind Paula’s Pawsome Pets (P3) based in Durham, NC. With her innate love for animals and a lifelong dedication to their care, Paula has turned her passion into a service that goes beyond just meeting your pet’s basic needs. She comes with a robust certification in pet sitting, CPR, animal first aid, and dog training ensuring she’s always prepared for any situation your furry family member might encounter.
P3 isn’t just a business; it’s a labor of love. It’s built on a foundation of trust, as it is fully insured and bonded, providing you peace of mind while your pets are under our care. We understand that your pets are more than just companions; they are a part of your family, and their wellbeing is our top priority.
Our team isn’t just a group of individuals; we’re a tight-knit family united by our shared love for animals and a commitment to the P3 standard. This standard isn’t static; it evolves as we continually improve our skills through rigorous education and training. We strive to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring we provide the highest quality of service to our pet parents and their adorable charges.
At Paula’s Pawsome Pets, we believe in creating a community, not just a client base. We’re excited to welcome you and your pets into the P3 family where love, care, and fun go hand in hand. So, come join us on this incredible journey, and let Paula and her team turn your pet’s everyday into an extraordinary adventure!
We Are Proud of the Dedicated P3 Team Members
Ashley Coward
Ashley joined Paula’s Pawsome Pets just in July 2024 . One of her favorite things about working at P3 is the meaningful connections she gets to build – with both people and animals!
To Ashley, the P3 team feels like a big family, and she truly enjoys their company. She absolutely loves meeting new animals and their humans. Caring for everyone’s beloved pet’s brings her so much joy! While she adore all animals, she has a soft spot for anything farm-related or exotic – believing that at P3, we are lucky to care for such a wonderful variety!


Krista DiPaulo
Krista started with P3 last June 2024.
Krista’s favorite thing about working for P3 is that it’s a family dynamic that all looks out for one another and has a blast when they get together. Krista loves this amazing team!
While she does not have a favorite animal that she takes care of, she loves all of the babies that are in our P3 family.
Gracie Dillard
She started with P3 in August 2025. Her favorite part of being at P3 is the family you gain when you start working there, as well as getting to spend her whole day with animals.
Gracie’s favorite animal to take care of is dogs—she loves getting to see all of their different personalities.


Abby Apostolico
Abby has been working with P3 since June of 2023!
She loves being part of the P3 family because of the great community and the wonderful business Paula has created.
When it comes to pets, it’s a tie for Abby between kitties and dogs—she finds both to be such loving creatures!
Ceara Gannon
Ceara started with the P3 family in September 2025. She loves how welcoming the team is and already feels like she’s part of something special (plus, she loves animals!).
Ceara enjoys walking dogs since it means being outside and getting some exercise, but she also loves spending time with cats, which she finds super therapeutic.


Landon Johnson
Landon joined Paula’s Pawsome Pets in January 2025! One of his favorite parts about working here is the amazing team he gets to work with every day.
“Everyone is so supportive and passionate about what they do,” he says. “He also loves the opportunity to build lasting bonds with each animal he meets – it’s incredibly rewarding to connect with them and be a part of their care journey.”
“Every day brings a new opportunity to learn and grow while caring for the animals we all love.”
buffie davies
Buffie started with the P3 team in September 2025.
So far, she has found everyone to be super welcoming and friendly, and she loves that they all share a common interest—a love for animals! Buffie enjoys the energy and positivity that dogs bring, as well as the cattitude (and sweetness) of cats.She also has a special love for farm animals.
