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Denis & Nikki M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
112 repeat clients
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Denis & Nikki M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
112 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Walks, pet drop-ins & boarding

We have cared for our own dogs for 30+ years. Currently, we do not have any dogs of our own. Our pup, Thunder was adopted from a local shelter in 2017 but unfortunately passed away late in 2023 at the age of 14. He was our inspiration for Rover. While we haven't adopted a new pup yet, we would love to open our home to other dogs or visit your home to help you with all your pet care needs. We believe having two of us working together allows greater flexibility to care for your dog. Nikki and I both have experience with small to large dog breeds as well as senior animals. We also have two children that love dogs and will definitely provide plenty of play time with your pet if you board with us. Additionally, we have a sizeable and completely fenced-in backyard for your pet. Deerfield is a very dog-friendly community and provide daily walks. We have now been on Rover for over 6 years and have the unique opportunity to care for many dogs in our home we have also provided hundreds of dog walks and cay drop-ins for a variety of pets in their home. We can provide cuddles and basic pet care for most animals including dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and any other non-venomous animals. We both live and work in Deerfield, IL, and are very flexible with local travel to your location.

Qualifications

112 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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274 ratings
Derby E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026

Truly dependable and highly respected.

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Jeffrey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 09, 2026

We’re so glad that Denis provided the much needed help to us during the last 2 weeks. Thanks again!

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Laura Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2026

DeeDee had a great stay with Denis and Nikki! She came back rested, fed, walked and loved. DeeDee looks forward to the next time. She also wants to know what you thought. Thank you!

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Derby E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 28, 2026

Denis & Nikki definitely provided excellent care and our normally shy cat, warmed up to them. They were timely and consistent which we truly appreciated!!

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Maryann R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 09, 2026

Always a great visit!

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Dog Walking • Mar 01, 2026

Denis & Nikki M. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We have been caring for various pets in our home for 30+ years. We are able to work with you on your pet's schedule, so they receive the best care possible. Aside from occasional soccer games and orchestra rehearsals, one of us is present in the house as we have a hybrid work schedule can offer bathroom breaks on any schedule.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard as well as a multi-level home that allows plenty of space for your pet. We have dogs beds, bowls and toys, but feel free to bring your own. We don't crate dogs unless requested by owners. We do have crates if needed. Owners will be required to provide their own dog food.

A typical day

We offer dog walks and offer plenty of human interaction and cuddling. We are pet friendly with our furniture so if your pup is accustomed to sleeping on a couch we can accommodate.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Denis & Nikki can host up to 2 pets per night
All dogs MUST be people and dog-friendly. Typically, we only watch one dog, but we will board up to 2 dogs at any time as we do receive last minute requests. If you have a dog that is aggressive towards other dogs or does not do well with others, this will ruin the experience for your dog as well as the other dogs. Please be honest with us if your dog is aggressive and we will work with you if we are not watching any other dogs during the time frame of your stay. Also, we cannot watch dogs that are prone to accidents in the house. While we understand that dogs in a new environment will have accidents, please remember this is our house and we have children. If your dog suffers from any type of incontinence, please be honest with us. All dogs must be up to date on vaccines. We are flexible with providing medications and unique dietary requirements with owner provided food.
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.