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Sonya M.

University Hills, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
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Close to airport & dog Obsessed! 🥰

Pet care experience

Your baby’s home away from home. Investing in your baby’s stay is an investment of their time and your peace of mind. 

 Before moving forward, please note: I usually take in up to 5-7 fur babies at a time, so, there will be a total of 7-9 dogs in my home at a time. So, if you have a dog who doesn’t do well with others and can get overwhelmed easily, we’re probably not a good fit! Before I tell a little more about us, follow my pet sitting Instagram page: @biglittlepawspetsitting My boyfriend Bryce and I currently have an 8 year old King German Shepherd tri-pod & a 6 year old King German overweight softy. They’re the most submissive guys. We rescued both of them from the animal shelters. They’ve been through a lot but they get a long with every dog! We are both full time work from home. We have breaks throughout the days to help get your fur baby the love and attention they need + a big back yard your baby can sun bathe in and play with other dogs who are staying here!
 Facts about us:
- We love to Hike (if your dog love outdoors, I love taking them with me)
- We love to go to Starbucks and hang out there ( would you be okay with the puppy whip?)
- We LOVE cuddles! Your dog is definitely allowed on my couch and bed for cuddles!
- The dog park is right next to my apartment. If your dog is also dog friendly, trips to the dog park will be a must to play with new friends!
- We have tons of treats and toys your baby will love!
- We are big foodies! Our dogs, Bryce and I love to try out new coffee spots, lunch and dinners spots. If your dog is a good behaved dog at restaurants, we’ll love to have them tag along! 😁 - If your dog is needing med distribution, no problem! Bear is on meds for the rest of his life. It’s already in our daily routine. I just request you write detailed instructions for your baby. I will constantly keep you updated with photos and videos!

Reviews

Jessica M.
Dog Boarding • May 23, 2024
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Our pups had the best time staying with Sonya and Bryce! We received so many pictures and updates while they were staying with them! They were in great hands while we were out of town, thank you both so much!!

Ashley A.
Dog Boarding • May 20, 2024
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Sonya was great! She sent lots of updates on our pup, had toys for her, let us know when she wasn’t feeling well, and even let us know when she found a tick on her. She was able to let us book very last minute and worked with us on a pickup time when we had a last minute change of plans. Really appreciate Sonya and recommend you send your pups to play at her house. 😊

Neil I.
Dog Boarding • May 06, 2024
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Best dog sitters I’ve ever used

Conor D.
Dog Boarding • Apr 16, 2024
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Sonya was great! Super friendly and communicative and I had a happy pup when I picked her up!

About Sonya M.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a dedicated sun room connected to the common areas and the back yard! Our neighborhood is very quiet as well. Extremely friendly people too! I have an XL crate, medium sized crate and blankets to place in it, if needed! We have a couch for the dogs in the sun room and 5 extra beds! I love to have the dogs roam around without being crated to make them feel at home but if they feel more comfortable in the crate, I can always bring it out! My neighborhood is a big dog community so, they’ll meet a lot of new friends, stay active and get lots of loving!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sonya M. would like to know about your pet

If your fur baby has any special medicine, treatment, routine, please let me know! I recommend bringing a blanket or some sort of smell from your home to give them a sense of comfort for being away from home. If your dog is going through heat, please let me know so I can rearrange my home accordingly and make sure she has a comfortable spot for her to make herself at home and I can place puppy pads around the home! If there’s any commands or training you are working on, please let me know! I will continue the training so there will not be any gap! Consistency is key!

A typical day

I love to keep an active lifestyle. I don’t like when dogs are trapped inside all day everyday. If I go crazy staying trapped indoors, I’m sure they do too! I love to get them out and go on walks as much as I can. Lots and lots of belly rubs are in the agenda! They deserve those belly rubs. I love taking dogs to try out pet friendly restaurants and coffee shops! They will never be bored here!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day

Sonya can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

Since we work from home. Easy and active routine!
- 30 min morning walk at 7am
- 15 min outside time at 12pm
- 30 min play time at 2pm 
-15 min outside time at 4pm 
- 1 hour park time at 5:30pm
- 30 min night time walk at 9pm I usually feed my dog at 7:40am and again at 7:30pm

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 days ago
Sonya can host up to 3 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Sonya M.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a dedicated sun room connected to the common areas and the back yard! Our neighborhood is very quiet as well. Extremely friendly people too! I have an XL crate, medium sized crate and blankets to place in it, if needed! We have a couch for the dogs in the sun room and 5 extra beds! I love to have the dogs roam around without being crated to make them feel at home but if they feel more comfortable in the crate, I can always bring it out! My neighborhood is a big dog community so, they’ll meet a lot of new friends, stay active and get lots of loving!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Sonya M. would like to know about your pet

If your fur baby has any special medicine, treatment, routine, please let me know! I recommend bringing a blanket or some sort of smell from your home to give them a sense of comfort for being away from home. If your dog is going through heat, please let me know so I can rearrange my home accordingly and make sure she has a comfortable spot for her to make herself at home and I can place puppy pads around the home! If there’s any commands or training you are working on, please let me know! I will continue the training so there will not be any gap! Consistency is key!

A typical day

I love to keep an active lifestyle. I don’t like when dogs are trapped inside all day everyday. If I go crazy staying trapped indoors, I’m sure they do too! I love to get them out and go on walks as much as I can. Lots and lots of belly rubs are in the agenda! They deserve those belly rubs. I love taking dogs to try out pet friendly restaurants and coffee shops! They will never be bored here!

Location

Austin, TX

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Sonya M.

University Hills, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews