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Cindy N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Cindy N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Your Pet is Like My Family.

I have had dogs since I was a child. I keep my pets for life, and I currently have two small dogs and a cat. I'm good with pills and special needs. Your dog(s) can stay in my house. I worked at Cookeville Regional Medical Center for 15 years as a Department Director, and just think this would be a fun and helpful thing to do for people like me who care about their pets. If you have to leave town, wouldn't you rather have your pet treated like family in your or my home, and give yourself that peace of mind to enjoy your time away? That's the role I play. I also will take cherished pets to health facilities to visit owners if the facility allows it.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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66 ratings
Barbara T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 14, 2026

Cindy was a gem. So sweet and helpful. Our dogs relaxed quickly and had a great time at her place. Thank you Cindy!

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Dennis H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Cindy will love on your pup for duration of their stay. She walked our dog regularly, took photos of her chilling out, and dropped us updates now and then. She's awesome with dogs, uses harnesses for walks for their comfort, gives them occasional treats and a comfy spot to bed down. We love her!

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Rob F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2026

Amazing! Clear communication, made me feel comfortable. Lots of updates. 5 stars. Thank you!

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Dennis H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 06, 2025

Cindy was GREAT with our large dogs. She was very caring and made sure the other two large dogs she had got along well with them. Two days later, they were napping together and playing. She sent periodic updates and walked them throughout the day. We will definitely use her again in the future.

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Kay W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 14, 2025

I highly recommend Cindy!! She went above and beyond what I expected..... Leia so enjoyed her visit as she was not clingy on the day of pickup Which Is typical when she goes to a kennel.....thank you Cindy & George!!!

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Robin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 06, 2025

Cindy is awesome. This was the longest i have ever been away from my babies. First time I have ever been away and not worried at all about them. Missed them but never worried. They were so happy and content. Cindy sent several photos and videos everyday. Babies were all together with Cindy in several photos snuggling on the couch. She truly treated them as if they were her own.

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Schedule

I'm retired so I'm usually home to take care of all pets except for a few times I have to go to town, on-site firefighter training, or have to answer a fire call in my area. (Volunteer firefighter)

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced enclosure, a medium sized crate and always walk guest dogs on a leash. I have no children/granchildren, so no distractions. I live on a dead-end street, so little traffic. There are plenty of places to walk.

Pets

A typical day

I usuallly get up by 6 a.m. and immediately let dogs into the outside pen to go poddy. Take morning walk a little later (usually after they eat). Take another walk mid-day to afternoon. Then after they eat again, another walk. I try to get them to go poddy before bed. My neighbor allows me to utilize his super long paved driveway. It is like a park. Also walk up and down street, Nice walk up to dead end. Depending on what guest dogs like to do, we play, practice tricks, can ride with me if good in car when I just need to run short errand, etc. For dogs who like water, I have been known to take them to swim at the lake only about 1 mile away by road. I live where I have a view of Center Hill Lake. I usually send a lot of pictures during the stay.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Cindy can host up to 2 pets per night
I have a checklist I like to use when we first meet to gather all the information, I need to best care for your pet(s). For example: Allowed on furniture? Any special needs? Afraid of storms or loud noises? Separation anxiety or destructive if left alone? Special feeding instructions? Types of toys that you don't want them to have (many can't have stuffed toys because of pulling out the stuffing). Etc...
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.