How Sophie Says Pet Care Works
New clients must schedule preliminary visit to introduce their pet(s), deliver keys, and go over home and pet care information. Sophie Says must receive a signed Pet Care Contract at this time. You can print out the contract or fill it out online with a digital signature.

Reservations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis so it's best to schedule as far ahead as possible. We are happy to accommodate last-minute requests whenever possible. Clients will be charged for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled service.

Sophie Says Pet Care Contract

See our Services & Rates page for more details.

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Who is Sophie Says Pet Care?
Vanessa (the woman behind Sophie Says Pet Care) has over 8 years of experience as a pet sitter and dog walker. She went through training in dog behavior and volunteered at the ASPCA in New York City, socializing dogs and cats awaiting adoption. She also volunteered as a dog walker at BARC Shelter, in Brooklyn, NY, where she met Sophie (the inspiration behind Sophie Says Pet Care). It was love at first sight and they've been besties ever since.

Vanessa made her living as a dog walker and pet sitter in Brooklyn for several years before relocating to Richmond in 2005. Always an animal lover, she continued picking up RVA pet sitting clients between freelance gigs. When Sophie pointed out that the pet sitting was a far more interesting and rewarding endeavor, Sophie Says Pet Care was born.

Between her own pets and her canine and feline clients, Vanessa has amassed a great deal of experience dealing with just about every imaginable minor animal catastrophe: from simple digestive issues and cut paws to dogs with seizure disorders, administering subcutaneous fluids to geriatric kitties with kidney failure, and sudden attacks of canine pancreatitis.

Sophie Says Pet Care is dedicated to providing trustworthy, reliable care and keeping your dog or cat healthy, happy, and fully entertained when you're away.