Profile image

Sonja H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
Profile image

Sonja H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

animal lover w/ lots of experience

I’ve had an immense love and passion for animals since I was a kid. My whole life I’ve had a variety of pets, everything from dogs and cats to to lizards and hamsters. I’ve grown up walking and caring for dogs for my neighbors of a variety of breeds such as labs, pit bulls, chihuahuas, and standard poodles. I’ve been dog walking for over 10 years now and have loved every second of it. While living in Bellingham, I volunteered for 3 years at a local rescue where I ended up adopting my own dog named mason. Volunteering at this rescue not only helped me meet my best friend but also taught me so much more about dogs than I ever knew before. Being around animals is truly one of my favorite things. It is always a pleasure to care for your animals and I thank you in advance for considering hiring me to be that person. Please reach out with any comments or questions and I will get back to you as soon as possible (no later than a day).

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I truly look forward to meeting and hanging out with each and every animal I take care of. I love being able to develop my own special relationship with them depending on their needs and interests. It’s always so nice meeting new animal friends and getting to learn about them and their likes/dislikes, quirks, and personality.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
68 ratings
Dianna H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 21, 2025

Consistent, communicative, and my cat loves her visits <3

Profile image
Andrew O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 24, 2025

Sonja did an amazing job looking after our cat. We got daily updates and photos, and of course most importantly we came home to a very happy and healthy pet. Can’t recommend Sonja enough!

Profile image
Christy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2025

We love Sonja! She does such an amazing job with our pup Roz. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible and punctual dog walker.

Profile image
Brie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2025

Sonja takes great care of Poppy!

Profile image
Andrew S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 03, 2025

Sonja was really great with my kitty and was kind enough to take the job on short notice. She was super amenable and sent me plenty of pictures to keep me updated on how my little guy was doing. I’d happily use her services again!

Profile image
Jacob O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2025

Two paws up for Sonja! My dog, Lucy, took to her right away despite her trust issues related to being a shelter dog. It takes a special person for a dog to feel comfortable around them right away and Sonja is that person! Sonja also fulfilled all my specifications for care and I came home to a very happy dog. Couldn’t have done that long shift without you Sonja! Thank you.

Profile image

Calendar and availability

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
SMTWTFS

Schedule

Rover is my main job right now and is one of my main priorities at the moment so I have a lot of flexibility and free time on my hands to accommodate to you and your pets needs :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Sonja can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
Ahead of time I would like to get to know some things about your pet! For example, (for dogs) do they get along with other dogs? Are they friendly with children? Are they friendly with people? Are they more shy or outgoing? Are there any special needs? Are they low or high energy? And anything else that would help me to make your animal the most happy and comfortable I possibly can.
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.