Sonya S.
Penn Valley, CA
Services
Sonya can care for
Availability
On weekdays, I work in an office three days and from home two days, with a flexible schedule. I’m available the majority of the time on weekends, and I rarely travel (it’s difficult to do with seven animal companions!). I’m always willing to see what I can do to make something work, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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About Sonya S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
**PLEASE NOTE: I will not lock dogs or cats in a cage/crate, nor walk a dog with a prong collar, as I believe both are inhumane. Thank you for understanding.** ☮️
Information Sonya S. would like to know about your pet
Any history of aggression or behavioral quirks. Do they have a tendency to try to escape? Any current or ongoing health issues. How they are around other animals. Your critter’s veterinarian. If I can give them treats and if so, any food allergies/sensitivities. If I’ll be feeding them, how much? Any special instructions? If you have a preferred or recommended route for our walk. How many times a day your dog typically pees and poops (to ensure things look normal). If you have any additional requests, ie. check mail, water plants, put on TV or radio, turn lights on at night, etc.
A typical day
Take walks for exercise, to go potty, and to smell the roses. Have play time for fun and stimulation. Give loads of pats, hugs, treats, and belly rubs!
Location
Penn Valley, CA
Pets
Compassionate critter care 🩷🐾
Pet care experience
I’ve always known my life purpose: to help animals. I’ve been caring for animals since I was a child, and sitting for others’ animals (including companion animals, small animals, reptiles, fish, and farmed animals) for over 20 years. I work at an animal sanctuary, worked in companion animal nutrition for 10 years, am a guardian to two dogs, four guinea pigs, four rats, and two rabbits - all rescued. I’m working on starting a small animal sanctuary with my partner. I have volunteered with several companion animal and farmed animal sanctuaries/shelters. I love and respect all living creatures, great and small, and align my lifestyle accordingly. I see animals as individuals, deserving of kindness and comfy, peaceful lives. I believe in unwavering compassion, gentleness, and patience, and letting animals move at their own pace and comfort level. I’m all about helping animals feel calm, respecting their boundaries, and giving lots of positive praise. I have extensive experience with dogs and cats of all life stages, temperaments, and with special needs. I can administer medication and subcutaneous fluid, and feed via feeding tube or syringe. I’m passionate about holistic animal care and nutrition and am always happy to give advice or product recommendations, as I want to see all animals thrive! With me, you can expect reliability, proactive and transparent communication, lots of photos, detailed visit notes, and conscious, loving care for your critters. In addition to caring for your critter, I’m happy to grab your mail, water your plants, or do anything of the like at no additional charge.
Cat care experience
Sonya also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Sonya is amazing with my fur babies! I feel super blessed to have her help. She is caring, loving and takes her responsibilities very seriously. I feel 100% security knowing Sonya is coming to visit with my cats and taking care of them. She goes above and beyond the call of duty with the communication, photos and extra Love she shows my cats! I am SO STOKED with Sonya’s services and support and you will be too. ❤️🐈🐾🐈🐾🐈🐾❤️
We love Sonya!!
Sonya is a star! 🌟 I am so happy with her care and support of my fur babies. She was punctual, attentive and so warm and loving of my kitties. All directions were followed purrfectly, and she even brought a brushy glove of her own to love up on my cats with. I am super super pleased and will definitely be looking to request her to help us again in the future. I highly recommend Sonya for reliable, caring and loving pet services!! You will not be disappointed! 🐾🐈⬛💟💯☮️🐈🐾
Sonya is the most amazing sitter! Our kitty and Sonya are the best of buds. Sonya is reliable, careful, and a great communicator. She goes above and beyond the call of cat sitting when she visits. Our kitty deserves only the best and that is, for sure, Sonya.
About Sonya S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
**PLEASE NOTE: I will not lock dogs or cats in a cage/crate, nor walk a dog with a prong collar, as I believe both are inhumane. Thank you for understanding.** ☮️
Information Sonya S. would like to know about your pet
Any history of aggression or behavioral quirks. Do they have a tendency to try to escape? Any current or ongoing health issues. How they are around other animals. Your critter’s veterinarian. If I can give them treats and if so, any food allergies/sensitivities. If I’ll be feeding them, how much? Any special instructions? If you have a preferred or recommended route for our walk. How many times a day your dog typically pees and poops (to ensure things look normal). If you have any additional requests, ie. check mail, water plants, put on TV or radio, turn lights on at night, etc.
A typical day
Take walks for exercise, to go potty, and to smell the roses. Have play time for fun and stimulation. Give loads of pats, hugs, treats, and belly rubs!
Sonya S.
Penn Valley, CA