Nainika S.
Nainika S.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I ruff you!
I’ve had dogs in my family since I was born and cats all throughout college - animals have always been part of my life, but now that I live alone in Boston, it’s a bit expensive to raise an animal. I babysit for friends’ dogs and cats all the time but am really looking forward to more constant companionship! Training has always been really easy for me and I’m very much looking forward to playing with or welcoming your cat or dog, of any size, shape, or age. They will all be spoiled as much as you allow. My home is heated with mini-splits and has hardwood floors, so any accidents can be undone easily :) I have a fenced-in yard that is shared occasionally with the upstairs doggie.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Appreciate the adaptation and communication! A bit harder to plan around Nainika's meeting schedule than other Rovers but she was adaptable and drop off Bentley when our flight was delayed, and I did a "silent drop off" using her door code to drop him off with her while she was on meeting. She sent pictures of Bentley peeing in the house -- he needed a bit more of a walk than just being let outside in the backyard during a heavy rainstorm. Unfortunately, did loose one of his toys, but offered to cover the cost of replacement.
Nainika was so kind and patient with Bailey, and she is obviously a big dog lover! Even though Bailey had some tummy issues, he was well taken care of and was really happy staying with Nainika.
Nainika was amazing! Super communicative, lots of photos, very flexible with timing changes I had to make. I could tell my dog loved staying with her and will definitely be going back!
Nainika was so amazing!!!! She is so kind, understanding, patient and flexible. She gave my Baby so much love and care. I would 100% recommend her and go back. Baby was really anxious at first because this was her first time staying with a sitter. Nainika was very kind and understanding and was able to make Baby feel comfortable. I am very grateful to her!!
Nainika was awesome! She took such good care of my cat. She was communicative, responsive, and went above and beyond.
The communication around drop-off and pick-up was disappointing. Nainika was quite snippy and rude with us around the timing, particularly when we required an additional 30 minutes past our agreed upon drop off time. Rather than displaying flexibility and understanding, Nainika made us feel like an inconvenience noting she had other commitments beyond the service we were paying her for (watching our dogs). We did not have confidence the care of our dogs was her first priority and did not appreciate her communication style.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I run a startup so I can come home on a flexible schedule determined by your dog or cat - and am home 70% of the time on weekends, ready to be out and about entertaining your pet on a walk or chilled at home with a book and cooking. No loud noises, fast traffic, or children to worry about in my home!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
If I am in your home, I will do exactly as you request and avoid any disruptions to your pet’s routine or comfort levels. If you trust your dog or cat to me in my home, I’ll do my best to replicate as much of their environment as possible and make sure they don’t miss you TOO much!
A typical day
I always take the doggies I’m watching out to the Harvard Business School park or the football field near my house, and if socializing with other dogs is allowed, this is a great place to do it. Otherwise, I know the quiet secret dog parks that are usually empty to take the doggie to. I love watching Bluey with pets, making them creative food challenges and puzzles, reading them bedtime stories, and grooming them (dry) if they like it. Fetch, catch, zoomies, and other activities can be performed right in my fenced backyard!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsNo females in heatNainika can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know if your dog is allergic to anything - food or otherwise - and what preferences you have for food schedules and medication. We use only paw-safe salt on our steps to the building, and if there are other special needs for the dog, please let me know at the time of booking and not after.
Prices include all fees.