Sophia S.
Sophia S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, Reliable Pet Sitter
I’ve been a cat owner for over 10 years—starting when I was just 6 years old and continuing throughout my senior year of high school. Currently, I own an Akita-Husky mix dog, whom I’ve had for over 5 years (had him since Nov 2020), first adopting him when he was only 8 weeks old. Finnegan (my dog) gave me hands-on experience with puppies and house-training. In total, I have had over 15 years of personal pet care experience! Back in March 2025, I completed a 2-week housesitting stay caring for my uncle’s 15-year-old Bichon Frisé in NYC. In addition, I volunteer for Action Volunteer for Animals (AVA) — with their adoption centres located within various Pet Smart locations — helping to look after rescued stray/feral cats of all ages (including kittens as young as 3 months old) and temperaments (including feisty, skittish and anxious cats). Duties include socializing anxious and shy cats, refilling food and water bowls, cleaning cat enclosures and centre, administering medications, monitoring for any health issues (stool, sneezing, any visible ailments, etc.), as well as speaking with potential adopters and aiding in adoption events. I’ve been a regular volunteer there since June 2025. Ultimately, I’m both a cat and dog lover. I enjoy caring for pets of all personality types — including feistier cats/dogs — as well as all breeds and sizes, from small to large. …And yes, I’m more than happy to clean multiple accidents/change pet diapers💩. Have been a pet-sitter on Rover since Sept 2025, working with various breeds of cats and dogs of all ages and with different medical/nutritional needs, temperaments, and backgrounds. Unfortunately, I do not have prior experience caring for other pets besides cats and dogs. Regardless, I am willing to look after non-canine/feline pets, such as hamsters, rabbits, reptiles, etc., given thorough instructions. Except spiders/tarantulas, and other insects/arachnids (I have a fear of such).
Cat care experience
Sophia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pet’s for housesitting, I always aim to follow their routine as closely as possible. I make sure pets are fed on schedule, walked or let out as needed, and give plenty of attention, playtime, and cuddles (if they enjoy that). I respect the client’s space and keep the house clean and tidy. For drop-ins and dog walking, I focus on making each visit and walk a positive experience for the pet(s). Walks are thus tailored to the dog’s energy levels and needs, whether it’s a short stroll or active playtime. I also pay attention to weather conditions and use proper gear to ensure their safety. I always take the time to get to know each pet’s personality and comfort level—whether they’re shy, energetic, or somewhere in between—so they feel calm and cared for while their owner is away.
Ratings and reviews
Sophia was absolutely wonderful as our house sitter. She took excellent care of our home, kept everything clean and tidy, and most importantly, made sure our dog was safe, happy, and well cared for. She adapted quickly to our dog’s day-to-day routine and was very attentive to his needs. We also really appreciated the daily updates, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. When our flight was unexpectedly cancelled, Sophia was incredibly flexible and accommodating, extending her stay and continuing to care for our dog without hesitation. We couldn’t have asked for a more responsible, caring, and reliable house sitter and would happily have Sophia stay again
Sophia was able to provide my husky that mental and physical stimulation he needs. She was great at updating me with pictures and videos while I was away to show he was having fun and in great care!
Sophia was amazing and went above and beyond to watch our two cats while we were away. I could tell our cats really liked her and through her daily updates and pictures I could tell that our cat who doesn't easily warm up to people really liked her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their pets when they are away.
Sophia took good care of our dog Miso and cat Otis when we were away for 5 days. She sent us regular updates and photos of the two. She also bought some toys for Miso and Otis to play with! We are happy with the care Sophia provided and would gladly recommend her!
Sophia was the best, the best person for our dog. She treated Chilli like her own! I can’t say enough amazing things about Sophia! Chilli misses her already
Thank you Sophia, Savannah was a happy camper, Sophia took very well care of my dog Savannah, reliable and creative, even got her toy ❤️, will be rebooking, actually I already did 😊
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Schedule
Currently have plenty of time to dedicate to looking after pets, specifically for walking (for dogs), feeding, playing with, and caring for them. It’s my priority to ensure the pets feel loved and cared for. With my current flexible schedule, I am available for several days of the week providing dog walking services, housesitting stay-overs, and drop-in visits.