Sophie G.
Sophie G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
DBS checked, 44, 6ft fenced garden
Hullo! Sophie here, I'm 44 and currently based in Trewoon, near St Austell, and i work in Truro. I'm really enjoying all these experiences on Rover and THS, and I've fair experience elsewhere, just some of which is listed below: - THS pet- and house-sitter, 2025 - to date - I am building up my experience here, looking after dogs, cats and fish so far. In terms of special needs/breed considerations I have cared for senile cats, a large rescue dog reactive to fireworks, a retired racing greyhound, a miniature Dachshund, a large Lab/Staffie mix and a large German Shepherd (35kg). These are just the most recent dogs I have cared for. - Volunteer at Animal Army, Thailand, 2024 (approx. 40 dogs) - administered oral and topical medications to injured and sometimes traumatised dogs, administered ear powders, washed dogs, cared for elderly dogs, blind dogs and physically disabled dogs/amputees including putting dogs into 'wheelchairs' and walking locally. I would also clean kennels, wash and disinfect bowls and play with boisterous puppies. There were also four cats who I played with; - Dog-boarder and walker for Romanian rescue mixed breed ~2019; she suffered from motion sickness; - Dog-walker for the Cinnamon Trust ~ 2019; walked dogs for the homebound; - Dog-walker for 'doggy day care' in London ~2011-2012; walked dogs in Hyde Park on my lunchbreak. One terrier was muzzled due to aggressive tendencies towards other dogs but luckily I never had any issues with him, other than he could never decide where to do his pees n poos!; - Dog boarder for terrier and mixed breed medium size ~2011-2012; occasional/for friends; - Growing up; horse-grooming/mucking out at local stable, we kept a dozen hens in the 80s, family Labradors, cats, one hamster.....! - Informal; occasional house-sitting only (ie, for friends with no pets). I have recently been DBS-checked (can provide my DBS certificate upon request) and have full driver's licence although I am currently without wheels. Looking for wheels though!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Feel free to direct me to your pet's favourite toys or an old shirt of yours or similar in case they find it comforting in your absence. I will assume an 'on leash' policy unless you specify otherwise. Will remove any choking hazards or non-edibles. I try to tread lightly during pet sits, behave with humility and respect, continue my learning journey, and disrupt any routine as little as possible. Please ensure any leads or harnesses are fit for purpose. If you're dropping off your pet with me please provide at least their food, feeding schedule and poo bags.
Ratings and reviews
First time we've used Rover, so we were a bit nervous. But everything went very smoothly and Sophie was an excellent host for our spaniel Comet, keeping us informed of how Comet was doing throughout her stay and taking great care of her. Thank you Sophie!
Sophie kept me updated with pictures as she has previously, Marvin was not as visible this time and Sophie was clearly pleased when the cheeky boy arrived as was I. Sophie provided me with the reassurance I need that my little man is doing okay which I am always grateful for.
My two girls were looked after for 3 days with great care by Sophie. She is calm, conscientious and very experienced and my elderly Jack Russell and teenage Ridgeback settled in straight away. Communication was excellent both before and during their stay and I had no concerns that they were very happy and well cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sophie to anyone looking for reliable and responsible dog care.
Sophie was amazing! We needed a last minute sitter while we were on holiday and she was very flexible and happy to help. Lupin was a very happy dog 🙂
Sophie responded to my request so quickly and came to my house to cat sit for the weekend at very short notice. I came home to a very happy cat. Marvin clearly liked Sophie the pictures and messages she sent were lovely and updated me throughout the weekend which was great, as I do worry about leaving Marvin he had a new night time routine and Sophie managed to get Marvin in at night which in itself I was worried about. I would absolutely love to recommend Sophie and will definitely myself be reaching out again.
Birdie seemed to make herself at home with Sophie, We got regular updates and photos and had zero issues, we would highly recommend Sophie to any looking for someone easygoing and responsible
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Schedule
Pet care will obviously consist of walks, plays, cuddles or just quiet time if your pet prefers. I'm sure you'll tell me any special requirements so that our sit-time is well-spent and your pets are kept happy. I attend my office in Truro on different days each week and I normally live in Trewoon. My availability varies depending on the day of the week and the service you require so it's always worth enquiring. I have a smoke-free, child-free, detached cottage with secure six-foot fenced rear garden. North of my property are traffic-free rural walks surrounding the Gover Valley.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgSophie can host up to 5 walks per day
- Please feel welcome to specify bespoke requirements or useful bits of info (for example daily routine, personality, behaviour quirks, anxieties, training level, energy level, health needs, are they on heat/spayed/neutered, social comfort, allowed or not allowed, frequency of photos or updates expected), otherwise I'll try to make a good guess! While it is my preference to stay with your dog(s) at all times, where this is not practical please specify maximum time period your pet can be unattended (if any). In addition, if you have more than one dog and they have differing energy levels, please specify if one can be brought home early while the other is walked for longer.