Elite Home & Pet Care was founded by Sofia Balme with a simple belief: when you entrust someone with your home and beloved companions, trust is everything.

For Sofia, caring for a residence is not simply about maintaining a property — it is about respecting the memories, routines, and personal details that make a home unique. Whether caring for cherished pets, overseeing a private residence, or providing peace of mind while owners are away, Sofia approaches every engagement with attentiveness, discretion, and genuine care.

With a background spanning more than two decades in Los Angeles across media, communications, and private client consulting, Sofia has built her career around trust, relationships, and managing responsibilities that require professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional attention to detail. She has worked alongside entrepreneurs, executives, and family offices, developing the organization, adaptability, and judgment required to manage high-level relationships and sensitive responsibilities.

That same level of care, professionalism, and discretion now defines Elite Home & Pet Care.

A Lifetime of Responsibility & Care

Sofia’s approach is shaped by a lifelong appreciation for homes, animals, and the responsibility that comes with caring for what matters most to others.

She understands that every household has its own rhythm — a favorite walking route, a pet’s unique personality, a preferred routine, or the small details that help owners feel completely comfortable while away. Sofia takes the time to understand these preferences and thoughtfully maintain them.

Her experience caring for homes, managing responsibilities across multiple properties, and supporting family needs has strengthened her ability to anticipate challenges, remain calm under pressure, and provide dependable care when it matters most.

For Sofia, exceptional care means being present, observant, proactive, and treating every home as if it were her own.

A Professional Approach With a Personal Touch

Clients choose Elite Home & Pet Care because they are looking for more than traditional house sitting. They are seeking someone who is responsible, communicative, respectful, and capable of caring for their home and pets with the same attention they would provide themselves.

Sofia brings:

• A calm, reliable, and trusted presence in the home

• Exceptional attention to detail and respect for personal spaces

• A professional background managing complex responsibilities and high-trust relationships

• Experience caring for pets with a wide range of personalities, routines, and needs — including medication administration and specialized care when required

• An active, healthy lifestyle that supports energetic pets through walks, outdoor adventures, exercise, and consistent daily routines

• The ability to provide both gentle companionship for senior pets and engaging activity for younger, active, and athletic animals

• Clear, thoughtful communication with owners through regular updates and attentive care

• The flexibility, independence, and maturity required for private residence assignments

Sofia understands that pets are family and that every animal has its own personality, energy level, and routine. Whether providing calm companionship, maintaining a pet’s established routine, or ensuring active dogs receive the exercise and enrichment they need, she creates a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.

She accepts a limited number of private placements to ensure each client and each residence receives personalized attention.

A Global Perspective

As an experienced traveler, Sofia has developed a deep appreciation for different cultures, environments, and ways of life. Her international experiences have strengthened her adaptability, awareness, and ability to navigate new settings with confidence and respect.

Having traveled extensively throughout Europe, South America, Africa, Canada, Mexico, Asia, and across the United States, Sofia brings a sophisticated global perspective and an understanding of the importance of cultural awareness, safety, and adaptability when caring for private residences.

Whether caring for a home close to home or traveling internationally for a private placement, Sofia brings the same commitment: thoughtful care, discretion, and complete respect for each client’s home, lifestyle, and privacy.

My Promise

When you entrust your home and pets to Elite Home & Pet Care, my commitment is simple:

To provide the level of care, respect, and attention I would want for my own home and loved ones.

Your home will be treated with care.
Your pets will be treated with affection.
Your privacy will always be respected.

— Sofia Balme