About Paw to Paw - Pet Care

Hi, I’m Sophie, the founder of Paw to Paw Pet Care – and a lifelong animal lover with a passion for both pets and wildlife.

Before launching my pet care business in 2024,  I worked various jobs over the years, even three jobs at once to fund my dream: travelling the world to volunteer with animals. That journey took me to six countries, where I had the incredible opportunity to care for lions, jaguars, pandas, elephants, baboons, kangaroos, rhinos and so many more.. I’ve also trekked through the forests of Uganda and Rwanda to see wild gorillas, travelled to Romania to observe wild bears in their natural habitat, and most recently, returned from the icy wilderness of Antarctica after experiencing whales and penguins.

I was also a volunteer at Dartmoor Zoo, & worked at Devon Dogs, caring for crufts champions.

These experiences have deepened my understanding of animal behaviour, care, and the importance of building trust and respect with every creature I meet – lessons I bring into every walk, sit, and interaction with the pets I look after.

When you choose Paw to Paw, you're not just hiring a dog walker or sitter – you're gaining a trusted partner in your pet’s happiness and a business that truly cares about animals, people, and the planet.