Sophia

Pawshake’s favourite cat sitter!

Port melbourne
78 times favorited
52 recurring guests
Last booked 4 days ago
Last contacted 3 days ago
Lives with 2 cats
Usually responds within one day
39m ago
Last activity
<5h
Response time
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
60 AUD
/day
All services and rates

About Sophia

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G’day! I’m Sophia.

I mainly service the Port Melbourne/South Melbourne/Middle Park/Albert Park area for visits near my workplace and home. I used to stay over and look after your pet in the comfort of their own home, however I have recently paused this service so I can spend more time with my oldest 21 year old cat.

If you’re new to Pawshake, I highly recommend you check out some of my reviews from other pet owners, most were new users and are now recurring bookings. I'm here to develop genuine relationships with my pet owners.

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PET MINDING/PET SITTING

I know what it's like to want to go away for the weekend/holidays and have to leave behind your little pet(s)! I love looking after your pet in the comfort of their own home.

DOG WALKING*

My dog walking tends to suit professionals who aren’t able to walk their pups in the morning before work or in the arvo after work.

*Please enquire to confirm availability as I work 9-5.30 and accept overlapping bookings, this means I might not be available in the morning for a walk but I might be available after work (and vice versa).

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ABOUT ME

- I'm a designer in advertising. You've probably seen some of my work! It’s a great gig (nothing like Mad Men) so I look after pets as a side hustle because I LOVE THEM. Sometimes pups come into the agency with me and get cuddled by everyone in the office. I still have to pinch myself — I can't believe I get to cuddle pets as an amazing and rewarding side hustle.

- I have 3 little cats, one who I’ve had for 21 years since high school and two sisters I’ve had for 16 years since my uni days. Currently due to their age I have decided to pause my overnight petsitting. While the twins are still young at heart, the oldest one is, well, almost 100 in human years!

- I previously volunteered at Lort Smith Animal Hospital in North Melbourne for 3 years, where I looked after little cats transitioning to adoption as well as emergency welfare.

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THE NITTY GRITTY

- Pet safety: Dogs are on a lead unless I feel it is safe to be off-lead. Safety is a top priority for me.

- Weather: Dog walks are canceled / dramatically shortened in the event of heavy rain or extreme heat. For little cats, I'm happy to put the aircon on for them for the whole day or a timer if I'm able to.

- Highly strung cats: Usually it's love at first sight when I meet cats, although I've had one or two prove me wrong! They are in fact reoccurring bookings, because I respect their space and let them come to me when they're ready. Every cat is different, as much as I want to give them all the cuddles I can read the room and never want to cause further stress. Their humans aren't home and the routine is a bit out of whack, I can still love these cats from afar and send you detailed updates about their well-being.

Sophia's services

At your home

One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
60 AUD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
80 AUD
/day

Sophia also offers

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

Reviews

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Home Visits
Kim, 2024-01-08

Sophie is really fantastic. We got lovely photos every day. The cats seemed very relaxed and happy when we got back. Highly recommend her.

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Home Visits
Anna, 2024-01-02

Sophia was amazing and would highly recommend. I came home to two very happy cats and she did a great job looking after them- totally went that extra mile!

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Sophia's Pets

Tekila
Cat
Mao & Missy
Cat

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience
PROFESSIONAL PET OWNER! During the day, I'm a graphic designer in adland. I'm a cat owner myself. In the past I've had (or lived with someone who owns) cats, dogs, chickens, fish. I've also had (albeit limited) exposure to lizards, rats, and ferrets. I know a thing or two about looking after pets, that's for sure.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets

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Sophia

Sophia

Pawshake’s favourite cat sitter!

Port melbourne
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
60 AUD
/day
All services and rates
Contact Sophia

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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