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Sophia V.
PhD Student (& her hound) working from pet-friendly home
0 repeat guests
Accepts Repeat Weekly Bookings for:
Pet Day Care
Response rate: 100%
Last seen 11 hours ago
About Sophia
Hi. I’m a 31 year old PhD student at UTAS Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. I grew up with pets and followed this passion into a marine ecology career. I studied marine biology which also involved training in animal physiology. I have a strong passion for nature and wildlife photography so you may benefit from some curated pictures of your pet (instagram: @sophtopaws)!
My 3-year research project is desk based and I spend a lot of time working from home. Our dog benefits from the extra attention and loves running circles around our fenced yard during the daytime. He is an excited and active hound with lots of playful energy.
I am looking to welcome your pet into my home and hope to take care of it while being there to attend.
We have a large fenced in garden, plenty of space for zoomies and two spare rooms for building a cosy safe space. There is also a dog park down the street and our property opens (via fence) to a small private beach. Walking opportunities aplenty!
We live close to the airport and on the route towards Tassies popular East Coast, about 30mins from Hobart by car.
I am open to overnight stays or long term sitting if our pets get along. My dog sleeps in his crate in the living room but is otherwise allowed to roam and spread out on the couch during the day.
If you have a bird or otherwise cage-homed animal I would ensure to have their cage in our lockable guest room for safety. We also have flyscreens on key doors and windows to ensure a safe indoor environment. No doggy door but I am highly attentive and always ensure to give dogs many opportunities for outdoor time. If your pet goes out on lead in the dark before bedtime, then we will too!
I will provide highly personalised service for your pet. Our own dog was quite the handful when he was younger and still is super excitable, which can be perceived as overbearing. I am happy to handle young excited pups, large hounds and active working dogs.
I have previously owned and cared for cats and birds and have received basic undergrad training in animal biology. Through my studies, I also have gained expert knowledge in wildlife ecology and received field training in the handling of wild animals. This makes me feel in tune with the behavioural cues and boundaries of any living creature.
My 3-year research project is desk based and I spend a lot of time working from home. Our dog benefits from the extra attention and loves running circles around our fenced yard during the daytime. He is an excited and active hound with lots of playful energy.
I am looking to welcome your pet into my home and hope to take care of it while being there to attend.
We have a large fenced in garden, plenty of space for zoomies and two spare rooms for building a cosy safe space. There is also a dog park down the street and our property opens (via fence) to a small private beach. Walking opportunities aplenty!
We live close to the airport and on the route towards Tassies popular East Coast, about 30mins from Hobart by car.
I am open to overnight stays or long term sitting if our pets get along. My dog sleeps in his crate in the living room but is otherwise allowed to roam and spread out on the couch during the day.
If you have a bird or otherwise cage-homed animal I would ensure to have their cage in our lockable guest room for safety. We also have flyscreens on key doors and windows to ensure a safe indoor environment. No doggy door but I am highly attentive and always ensure to give dogs many opportunities for outdoor time. If your pet goes out on lead in the dark before bedtime, then we will too!
I will provide highly personalised service for your pet. Our own dog was quite the handful when he was younger and still is super excitable, which can be perceived as overbearing. I am happy to handle young excited pups, large hounds and active working dogs.
I have previously owned and cared for cats and birds and have received basic undergrad training in animal biology. Through my studies, I also have gained expert knowledge in wildlife ecology and received field training in the handling of wild animals. This makes me feel in tune with the behavioural cues and boundaries of any living creature.
Children at home
Owns pets
Pets Accepted
Sophia's Home
Type: House
Large backyard
Fenced backyard
Household
Pets sleep indoors
Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
Cancellation: Flexible
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until the day before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
Accepts last-minute bookings
Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
Nicole G.
Pet Hosting - Jun 25, 2022
My dogs didn’t really to leave their holiday camp with Sophia and Boris! Will book them in again soon! :)
Addriey J.
Pet Hosting - Apr 20, 2022
Sofia is a really lovely and accomodating sitter. I was so worried about leaving my doggo with a stranger but she went above and beyond - from a preliminary meet with our dogs to sending photos/setting up an Instagram account to even ensuring we were okay with overlapping bookings other dogs. I felt guilt free leaving my dog for a holiday. Definitely recommended over a kennel! Thank you Sofia 💖
Thomas S.
Megan G.
Mar 27, 2022
Hello I’m Megan
Dog mom of the best craziest boy Winston. I’ve had Sophia take care of my boy on many occasions day says, over nights and week long stays. I find it so hard to trust anymore with the care and well being of Winston and constantly worry. But I have never felt so at ease knowing Winston was in the best capable hands when he was with Sophia. She always sent me funny picutes of Winston and her boy borris playing and relaxing, also little updates on how things are going. I couldn’t recommend Sophia enough. When I was traveling back to home Ireland I had to fly back first so Winston stayed with Sophia, she helped so much, got him ready for his long travel and to the airport calm and happy. While I was in Ireland she updated me on everything and I sent her back images when Winston was safely home. Thank you Sophia and all the best with your other little pooch adventures ❤️
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
$ 48 / night
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
not offered
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
$ 39 / day
House Visiting
not offered
Dog Walking
not offered
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
not offered
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
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