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Sonja A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Sonja A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

CA$28 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

5-Star At Your Home Pet Sitter

Looking for Pet Sits in Montreal this Summer! About Me: pet owners keep saying that I "go above and beyond" their expectations. Maybe it helps that I'm a writer who likes to work from home, so housepets have day & night company and attention from me. I pay attention to detail, so your furry friend(s) will be well cared for and monitored with love. On average, the shortest sit is just over a week, often 2 weeks, and longer pet sits have been up to 2 months. Feel free to message me even if you see my schedule is busy. Most often my pet owner clients are away on long trips or away for work. I mostly do live-in pet sitting, I will do drop in visits if close to my homebase in The Plateau.

Cat care experience

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Cat Owners Love Me (So Do Cats!)

Sonja also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
90% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In my clients' homes I follow the instructions I am given by the pet owner. I also like to share updates, like pet photos/video with owner(s) so they feel connected while away from their fur baby ♥ Pet owners tell me that my photos and videos help them to relax on holiday or while they are working away.

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Diana T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 25, 2026

We had a great experience with Sonja watching our dog Churro. She was super attentive and friendly right from the start, and Churro had a blast with her. Highly recommend!

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Marie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 13, 2026

Sonja took excellent care of our Tahaa. We received regular updates and plenty of photos. Sonja looked after our cat at our home for two weeks, and everything went very well. The apartment was exactly as we had left it.

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Hannah H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2026

Sonja was amazing! She took great care of our boys and our home, and was super communicative throughout. It was our first time using an overnight Rover, and she put our minds at ease :') would highly recommend!!

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Judy P.
Oct 07, 2024

If you are looking for a pet sitter extraordinaire, Sonya is your answer! She is wonderful with your animals. Your pets may be disappointed that you have returned. Lol. She is also very fastidious with your place and leaves it cleaner than when she arrived. Sonja is highly recommended.

Cynthia S.
Nov 28, 2023

Sonja recently stayed in my apartment for 3 weeks to look after my mischievous and loving orange tabby, Sammy. I was quite concerned about leaving him because he has a tendency to chew and swallow objects, resulting in costly visits to the vet. I trusted Sonja from the moment I met her, and was confident that she would keep Sammy safe. She’s an excellent communicator, sending photos and videos at the frequency I suggested. She took time to play with him and snuggle him. As a result of Sonja’s care, I came home to a relaxed and healthy cat. She left my apartment in pristine condition, which I greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Sonja for your pet sitting needs. She’s solid, experienced, and passionate about pets.

Sarah Dawn E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 09, 2023

I wish I could give more stars for Sonja! She stayed at my place and looked after my cat for three weeks while I was away, and I came home to a perfectly happy fur baby. He often is stressed when I’m away, but not this time. She took the time to play with him every day, kept his floof brushed and under control, and gave him lots of love and attention. When my flight home was delayed, she told me not to worry and stayed an extra night free of charge. She went above and beyond to look after my place and my boy. Thank you, Sonja!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Being a writer, who prefers to work out of the home, I'm a great fit for pets who have anxiety or need people around to feel secure. I'm an ideal live-in pet sitter. Look at my wonderful references on Rover! ♥ Cat owners call me a Cat Whisperer :D

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Sonja can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I need to know feeding, watering, and cleaning and pee/poop schedule, plus with dogs the walking route, favorite park, best walk times, and what kind commands your pet knows. Also anything special about your pet like they don't like to be touched by strangers, or they don't like busy roads, or they get nervous during a storm, those sort of notes are very helpful for me to provide the best animal care.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.