Hi, my name is Sophia! I am based in University City and open to taking care of cats, dogs, and other small pets. I grew up with dogs (11-year-old labradoodle, 45 lbs, and 6-year-old goldendoodle, 55 lbs) and cats, worked with all types of farm animals, and currently have a cat of my own. I am a substitute teacher on summer break with open availability. After Labor Day, I will be available after school (4-9 PM) for drop-in visits and walks. I gained most of my animal knowledge working on a farm in Upstate NY during summers in college. There I worked with rabbits, ducks, chickens, donkeys, horses, sheep, goats, and even a cow. My dream is to have my own land where I can have lots of chickens and goats. After working on the farm, I realized I wanted a pet of my own, so I decided to get a cat. I adopted Babes in 2022, and it has been the best decision. I love having her by my side (she’s even laying in my lap as I write this). I adopted Babes when she was 2, and she is now 6 years old, and 11 pounds. She’s been with me through many life changes, and I am so excited to care for her for many years to come. After college, I moved back home and started taking care of people’s pets in an Independent Living facility. I worked for a couple for over a year, providing nightly walks for their dog Nori. Nori is a 60 pound, 4-year-old poodle, and retired service animal. Nori was anxious at first, but we quickly developed a very special bond and I still keep in touch with her owners. I also took care of another resident’s two cats (11 and 5 years old) for a few months until they were rehoused with the resident’s son.