SOFIA

SOFIA PRADO

Experience: 7+ years

12 years of professional experience
Check out my fb dogsitting profile for videos, photos and more!! Look it up as: Sofi's Petsitting

Experience
-12 years experience running a non profit dog rescue facility in Monterrey Mexico
-12 years experience running a successful dog boarding program
-4 years experience in wild animal care at Amazon Shelter (wildlife rescue in Peru)
-1 year of foster experience with New Beginnings for Animals Rescue in Merced
-1 year (and counting) experience working at the Merced Zoo that takes in rescued wildlife
-Bachelors degree in biology from the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA

Location
-Conveniently located 1 block away from Merced Veterinary Clinic and a few blocks from the Black Rascal Bike path.

Hours of Operation
-Dog Boarding: Drop off: 7am-9am, Pick up: 5pm-9pm

Clients
-I welcome dogs over 1 year old, all sizes, housebroken pups, neutered males and unspayed females (not in heat).
-I do not take high energy dogs at this time. I have a home full of senior dogs that just do not do well with high energy pups.
-Must be cat friendly because I do have a cat :)

My Home
-I believe that dogs are family members, so everyone spends the day and night indoors. -When I am home we all go out into the large fully fenced yard.
-All dogs are allowed on bed, couch, etc.
-Dogs are not left unsupervised in yard.

Safety
-All dogs are walked with fitted collars to prevent escaping (preferably harnesses if I have extras) I like using Easy Walk Harnesses or Martingale Collars
-All dogs will get an extra tag on their collar upon arriving with my numbers, for emergency situations.
-Any emergencies will be reported to owner and Sitting for a Cause and will be taken to nearest vet or preferred vet if necessary.
-Dogs are left separate from my dogs and boarders from other homes while I am out of the home.
-All dogs have a separate and safe space for meals.
-Toys and treats are given under supervision.
-I allow my dogs and dogs I sit to socialize and play only under direct supervision.

My Pets
I have 4 dogs and a cat in my home.
Your dog must be ok with other dogs and cats to stay with me.

Your pup
-Care instructions will be followed without any deviations. You know what is best for your dog and I will honor that.
-Your pup will get daily exercise in the yard and on a afternoon walk.
-I will do everything I can to make your pup feel at home.
-You will receive daily updates and photos.

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