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Michele & Nicole B.

4.9 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Michele & Nicole B.

4.9 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Dedicated Animal Whisperer

My mother Michele has retired from Rover and has handed me the reins so to speak. My name is Nikki, i grew up with all different kinds of animals and have volunteered with the humane society for many years. I specialize with helping feral/aggressive animals when i can find the time. My mother calls me the animal whisperer 😊 My husband Ben and i will take jobs together so we have some more flexibility. He also grew up with animals, he has specialized with training huskies in the past. We have an 11 year old daughter that loves to help play with animals. Even in youth she has had a lot of experience with animals and is very respectful and patient. One of her favorite activities is to exercise with animals, so occasionally if I am watching an animal that is good with kids and requires exercise, I will bring her along to join in the fun! (With your permission of course) We have have 3 fur babies of our own, Gypsy, Mila and Blu 😊

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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19 ratings
Holly K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2026

Communication was great and the pictures throughout the booking put my mother’s mind at ease since this was our first time using a dog sitter instead of kenneling. I truly appreciate Michele’s love and care while she ensured that our dog received all the love and cuddles he wanted!

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Jennifer M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 13, 2025

Nicole is responsive, friendly and clearly loves furry babies as much as we do!

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Shelly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 04, 2024

Total peace of mind when our dogs out in the care of Nikki and Ben!

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Shelly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 23, 2023

Nikki you’re the best! Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

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Roger M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 07, 2023

Good job. Dog loved her.

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Shelly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2023

So grateful to have found Nikki!!! Very compassionate and knowledgeable! Provided excellent care to our pups, we couldn’t be more pleased!

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Schedule

My husband and I work 8AM-4:30 Monday-Friday and have weekends off. We will need to schedule around our work during the week, but our weekends are usually open!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I give all animals the amount of affection and time they need. An animal will tell you how much or little attention they would like, you can hear it through their reaction to you. Patience is always a must. I have taught my daughter this as well. You cannot properly care for an animal unless you understand their personality.

Pets

A typical day

Playing with an animal is a must, exercising them in the way they need. For younger more hyper animal, the exercise is obviously physical. For older/lazier animals, the play is more in the form of attention. Maybe petting, holding, talking to them.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michele & Nicole can host up to 2 pets per night
If they are on medication, what times, dosage, etc. If they have any medical issues I should be prepared for. Also if you require any grooming (brushing, baths, 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.