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Sonya H.

Star Sitter

Bournemouth

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Sonya can host

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
Takes only 1 client at a time

Sonya can care for

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg

Availability

I’m retired so have lots of free time, especially now my doggy has gone so I can fit in with most times you need my support. Sonya

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Sonya H.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is paramount! For pet stays at our home, we have a fully fenced-in garden and we would make sure your pet is safe when anyone comes to the door. Lots of fun activities as well as walks - toys, games and cuddles to make sure they feel safe with us.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sonya H. would like to know about your pet

Any special needs regarding diet/food, medications, behaviours etc., so we can ensure they are cared for as a home from home experience. Emergency call contact details.

A typical day

Lots of toys, games, walks and cuddles. Favourites games are hide and seek, fetch and training with treats. We love cuddles with our pets and they love being cuddled and petted, brushed and tickled too!

Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Sonya H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Sonya H. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Loving and fun care of your pet(s) ❤️

Pet care experience

We are Lee and Sonya, an older couple (early 50s and mid 60s) living in the BH9 area of Winton. We are very close to lots of lovely dog walking places and are happy to drive further afield for doggy walks too. We’re used to walking dogs of all ages and most sizes (small, medium and not too large). We also have 2 quite elderly cats but they can be secluded away safely when your doggy is visiting or staying with us. We can take your dog(s) for walks locally - we usually go to Winton Rec, Redhill Park and Meyrick Park or, for longer walks, we go to Canford Sang, Wareham Forest and the New Forest. We sadly said goodbye to Buster, our lovely Belgian Malinois doggy of 13 years, in April 2025. We’re not ready to have a new doggie yet, but there is a big space in our hearts and we’d love to enjoy walking your dog so please let us know if you would like to book time with us. We love walking and especially dog walking. We’re confident and capable with all dog breeds and available for dog sitting and boarding while you’re away. We look forward to meeting you and your dog(s)! 😊

Cat care experience

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Purrfectly cared for ❤️

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

Reviews

Alice F.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 15, 2026
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Second time that Gateaux has been for doggy daycare with Sonya, but the first time for Biggy. They’d both obviously had a great day when I collected them and Gateaux was even reluctant to leave. Biggy can be very nervous to begin with but from the photos he obviously settled. Would definitely recommend and would rebook :)

A D.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 09, 2026
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I cannot rate Sonya highly enough! What an absolutely fantastic sitter. She was prompt, considerate, attentive and conscientious. Wesley is normally very reluctant to go off with people he doesn't know but Sonya ensured that he was well cared for and her patience with him was so special. She paid particular attention to him not over heating, his eating and drinking and his cuddles. I feel so chuffed that we found this true, amazing and capable dogsitter. Thank-you Sonya for your care. And in case it hasn't come across in the above I 100% would trust Sonya with Wesley any time again in the future and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Jacqueline G.
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026
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Thank you so much for looking after my little fur ball. Dexter had wonderful company and was treated like a member of the family and I was kept up to date regularly with photos and videos. I was apprehensive about leaving him as I had not done it before and Sonya was very reassuring and Dexter had his own little holiday I would certainly use again. Thank you again x

Cara W.
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2026
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Very good with both of our dogs, very attentive to their needs and they both settled around Sonya quickly, bringing quite a calming presence even for our large puppy. In the heatwave she played with them, gave them ice treats what we had set out and really did her best at keeping them cool! Overall happy with how the sit went, there was a couple of technical issues sending over photos of the dogs but nothing that was too much of an issue, would happily book again.

About Sonya H.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is paramount! For pet stays at our home, we have a fully fenced-in garden and we would make sure your pet is safe when anyone comes to the door. Lots of fun activities as well as walks - toys, games and cuddles to make sure they feel safe with us.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sonya H. would like to know about your pet

Any special needs regarding diet/food, medications, behaviours etc., so we can ensure they are cared for as a home from home experience. Emergency call contact details.

A typical day

Lots of toys, games, walks and cuddles. Favourites games are hide and seek, fetch and training with treats. We love cuddles with our pets and they love being cuddled and petted, brushed and tickled too!

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Sonya H.

Star Sitter

Bournemouth

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews