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Sophia V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Sophia V.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$35 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Caring, patient and reliable

I have grown up caring for dogs and cats. I have lovingly fostered 15+ shelter puppies and dogs until they were placed into their forever homes. I have experience with senior dogs and dogs needing medication and special care. I'm very experienced with anxious and shy dogs and I treat each dog differently according to their individual needs. I am attentive, playful and very patient! Let me spoil your dog with the attention and love he/she deserves! You will receive videos and photos via text from each time we spend together. I have a very flexible schedule and am prompt with each scheduled appointment.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am very responsible when pet sitting and I will follow all of your instructions and respect your property when caring for your pet in your home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
1 rating
Lena C.
Jan 25, 2026

I had an absolutely positive experience with Sophia! They were so professional and caring, and they sent me regular updates with photos and videos of my fur baby looking happy and relaxed. It was clear that Smokey was in great hands and was being spoiled with attention and playtime. I am so grateful to have found Sophia. I can trust, and I will definitely be using their services again in the future. I highly recommend them to any pet parent looking for a reliable and loving caregiver for their furry friend!

Louie V.
Jan 22, 2026

Sophia recently cared for my 14-year-old Chihuahua, Eve, and I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Eve requires extra patience, attention, and medication for an ear infection, and Sophia handled everything with total care and confidence. She made sure Eve was comfortable, calm, and loved the entire time. Sophia is incredibly attentive and compassionate with dogs. You can immediately tell she truly cares about their wellbeing, not just their basic needs. She paid close attention to Eve’s routines, moods, and health, and kept me updated so I always felt at ease. On top of that, Sophia is professional, friendly, and extremely responsible. She communicates clearly, follows instructions perfectly, and treats every pet like her own. I would trust her with any dog without hesitation, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and loving sitter on Rover.

Erin R.
Jan 22, 2026

Sophia is one of the BEST dog moms I have ever met! She is really in tune with what dogs need and has a great temperament being super patient; making her an ideal person to care for dogs of all ages, sizes, and energy levels. Sophia has watched my dog more times than I can count and has always been a trusted second mom to my dog. Not only that but is super good when it comes to dealing with difficult dogs; something I have leaned on more than once. For example, when my senior dog started to struggle with peeing in the house I reached out to her to see if she had any ideas. She suggested belly bands which have been a lifesaver, and something I would have never thought of had she not made the suggestion. I am super picky about who I let dogsit my dogs and for the past 8 years Sophia has been my go to for: dog walks, dog sitting, dog play dates, and anything else dog related. She even helped out when I needed someone to feed a friend's cats.

Justin W.
Jan 21, 2026

I cannot recommend Sophia enough! She watched my high-energy fur baby Boomer for a weekend. She sent me photos every day, and even took him to the beach. He came back happy and tired. I will definitely book with her again!

Sandi S.
Jan 21, 2026

I have known Sophia for over 30 years and she has always been kind, dependable, honest and trustworthy. She began fostering for Animal Friends Rescue and had many breeds of puppers and treated them all with care and patience. She gave love to them all and helped them transition to their forever home. The pups were treated like one of her own. I had a wonderful chihuahua (who has since passed) who Sophia dog sat for me when I was out of town for my student tours. …And Yes, Roxie ran to the door to stay with her Auntie Soph. 🤗

Denise H.
Jan 21, 2026

Hi, my name is Denise and I have known Sofia for over ten years. She is why I have my wonderful dog, Sunny. We walk together every Saturday morning with a group of women and their dogs. Sofia is patient and caring with all the dogs. She is very knowledgeable about what dogs need and why they do the crazy dog things they do. She has also cared for my dog when I have traveled. Sunny loves to be at her home and I feel happy and secure to have Sunny there. Sofia is a Dog Person through and through; you might even call her a dog whisperer!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently have a very open schedule and am at home full time. I'm very active and enjoy spending time indoors and outdoors with dogs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Sophia can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or any quirks. I feel it's very important to know as much as possible about your pet to be the best companion I can be. I am comfortable working with senior and special needs pets.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.