Kia ora e te whānau,

My name is Sophie, I am a friendly, outgoing, very ambitious, and compassionate 18 year old student currently attending my last year of College. I live at home just down the road from the beach with my family, and two small Cavoodle dogs.

Before the first lockdown my mum used Pawshake and we would take care of the animals together, I would help her with things like walking dogs, playing, feeding, bathing, etc. Sadly we stopped pawshake when COVID hit. I have human health and safety training, and experience with animals with behavioural problems, (not including intense aggression or reactant).

I re-continued dog walking for a while in 2023, where I would walk dogs individually, as I don't do multiple bookings at once. A dog walk with me would entail, walking them on the beach (or another place if preferred), playing with them, little swims in the sea with them if they like to and rinsing them off after, playing fetch, little runs, etc. A typical walk normally would last between 35-60 min, depending on if the dog has any health issues or needs more or exercise.

I have experience with many types of animals including, Cats, Dogs, Parrots (Kea), Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Horses, etc. I volunteer at Ngā Manu nature reserve two times a week, where I take care of the keas, do maintenance, and on some weekends host children's birthday parties. I love animals, and I would love to help take care of, and entertain any animals you need help with. If given the chance I hope to give the animals you love the experience they deserve to have, with a pet sitter who loves what they do and wants to ensure that your animal has a good time.

I have my full license and a car, I am communicative, and empathetic. Some of my interests include singing, beach walks, reading, and swimming.

I have school from times 8:50am-3:15pm Monday's to Friday's, but am able to leave school on breaks to check on animals throughout the day if need be.

Ngā mihi ki a koutou e whakarongo mai na, I hope to hear from you soon. :)