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Nancy N.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

Nancy can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Nancy can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home as a writer/reasercher on my own flexible schedule. i can accommodate your and your pets' schedules on weekdays as well as weekends.

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About Nancy N.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I provide walks as needed, playtime, comforting if he or she is anxious, simple medicstions and wound-dressing, and and of course feeding and watering on their schedule.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nancy N. would like to know about your pet

In order to provide the best care, I would like to know as much as possible about your dog, ie: any fears and/or anxieties, reactivity to other dogs or to people, special needs with regard to water, food, and/or medications, special likes such as playing fetch, your policy on treats, etc.

A typical day

With young and high-energy dogs, I play fetch or chase, as this can provide heavier exercise than walking. If your dog likes dog parks, we can go to a nearby dog park, as this also provides more exercise than a walk.

Location

Austin, TX

Nancy N.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lifelong Dog/Horse Owner

Pet care experience

I have trained and cared for my own dogs, both small and large breeds, all of my life. As a volunteer at animal shelters here in Austin and the Bay Area in California, I have learned to manage and adapt to varied—and sometimes difficult—dog personalities, temperaments, and needs. I am also very comfortable with large animals, having owned and trained my own horses for decades. As a retired journalist and journalism professor, I bring trustworthiness, reliability, and excellent communication to animal care. I can provide walks, engaging playtime, comfort for anxious animals, and administration of simple medications. I will also strictly follow the owners' guidance and preferences on things like allowing dogs on furniture or beds. Please note: While I am an expert animal caretaker, I am new to the Rover platform. I am currently offering introductory rates for a limited time while I build my local profile.I

Reviews

Jill P.
House Sitting • Aug 01, 2026
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I got very lucky when I decided to give "Rover.com" a try to find an in-home sitter for my Sheepadoodle Cookie Marie. I was more than a little hesitant because I had never before used Rover. I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of use and the quality of service. Nancy N was amazing. From the first time my little dog met her she was in love. I immediately felt like Cookie Marie was in the best hands possible in my absence. During the time I was gone Nancy sent pictures and kept me updated on Cookie's progress. She is a professional woman, trustworthy, kind and above all, loves animals, a fact that was apparent from the time she walked into my home. I left for my girl trip with no worries leaving Nancy in charge. She did a wonderful job. I would definitely book her again. Jill Hoffmann

Harpreet G.
Dog Walking • Jul 05, 2026
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Nancy is simply amazing — truly a beautiful soul. While we were away for three weeks, she took exceptional care of our German Shepherd and gave us complete peace of mind. She consistently went above and beyond, and even took the time to help my mother with our elderly dog as well. We feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to have found Nancy. I sincerely appreciate everything she has done for our family and cannot thank her enough. Highly recommended.

Kathya T.
House Sitting • Jun 27, 2026
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Nancy was absolutely wonderful! She took such great care of puppy while we were away and gave us complete peace of mind. She kept us updated with photos and messages throughout the stay, and it was clear that Onyx was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. She went above and beyond, and we truly appreciated all the love and attention she gave him. I would absolutely book with Nancy again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring sitter. Thank you so much, Nancy!

Sydney D.
House Sitting • May 14, 2026
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Nancy was fantastic! Super responsive and easy to discuss care for our two dogs while we were away. Felt so much relief knowing our dogs were in her care. Book her!

About Nancy N.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I provide walks as needed, playtime, comforting if he or she is anxious, simple medicstions and wound-dressing, and and of course feeding and watering on their schedule.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nancy N. would like to know about your pet

In order to provide the best care, I would like to know as much as possible about your dog, ie: any fears and/or anxieties, reactivity to other dogs or to people, special needs with regard to water, food, and/or medications, special likes such as playing fetch, your policy on treats, etc.

A typical day

With young and high-energy dogs, I play fetch or chase, as this can provide heavier exercise than walking. If your dog likes dog parks, we can go to a nearby dog park, as this also provides more exercise than a walk.

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Nancy N.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews