I have owned pets since the age of two, and have always had a strong affinity with animals of all kinds. Currently, I have four very energetic cats and I have also owned hamsters, house rabbits, budgies, canaries, zebra finches, numerous tropical and freshwater fish, chickens. I am also experienced at looking after and walking dogs for friends and neighbours. Unfortunately, due to my own pets I am unable to pet-sit in my own home, but I am more than happy to offer pet care in your home, or dog-walking.
Additionally, I have worked as a retail assistant in a pet store, and as a voluntary assistant in an exotics pets shop. This has given me additional skills with handling and caring for the needs of dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters/mice, parrots and reptiles. Working in these environments also allowed me to become very familiar with all aspects of pet care, including nutrition, grooming and behaviour.
I am friendly, reliable and happy to care for any animals required. I have previously worked in jobs in banks, guest houses and client's homes for cleaning whereby I was responsible for key-holding and care of the building, so I consider myself to be trustworthy and responsible, and will treat your home with the utmost care and respect.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss my credentials further, or would like to discuss a pet-sitting or dog-walking arrangement.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Sophiya was very reliable and fed our three cats at times that suited their regular habits twice daily. She also stuck to the feeding instructions which varied between individual cats.The three of them seemed very happy and settled on our return. Sophiya let us know by email when one of them, Molly, didn't turn up for a meal (which she often doesn't) and also let us know when she returned.
Keys to the house were left as we agreed and it was helpful to have someone checking the house everyday as a side bonus.
Happy to recommend Sophiya as a very reliable sitter and we would use her again.
Dog walking, cat care (brushing, feeding, medicating), fish care (feeding, cleaning tanks), chicken care, small pet care, cleaning