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Nellie L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Nellie L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Alameda, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Loving home for your loved pet

Take care of dogs part time for friends for many years. I have formed special bonds with them and love to see their excitement when they come over. No one throws a party for you when you get home like a dog. I love training puppies and taking them for walks and playing with them as well.

Cat care experience

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Kitten and Cat care giver

Nellie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Shiva P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Clyde is a shy dog but Nellie and her daughter were able to gain his trust so quickly and make him feel comfortable. Thanks, Nellie, for taking good care of Clyde!

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Alicia N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 22, 2026

Nellie was great with Leila. She was well taken care of. I would absolutely book with Nellie again. 🐶

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Irene V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 17, 2026

Nellie is a wonderful caregiver. She took great care of our dog, Pancho, and kept us updated on his whereabouts with photos. She’s caring and communicative.

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Zalee B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 15, 2026

Nellie is wonderful with our new rescue pocket pittie! Flexible, communicative and could tell our pup loved her. Highly recommended!

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Marya K.
Jan 23, 2026

Nellie was absolutely fantastic with my Frenchie! My dog can be very stubborn, so Nellie was very patient with her and very sweet and accepted her as a member of the family, even though the cat may not have liked her very much. Nellie is super flexible and takes great care of the dogs she cares for! I would hands-down recommend Nellie!!!

Sonia R.
Jan 21, 2026

I’ve been trusting Nellie with my dog for over two years now, and I can’t imagine using anyone else. What started as regular walks has evolved into overnight stays whenever I travel, and my dog absolutely lights up the moment we pull up to their beautiful home right on the water. The location is a dream—peaceful waterfront views, easy access to scenic paths, and plenty of space for my dog to run, sniff, and play. He comes home tired, happy, and clearly spoiled after every visit. The walks are always adventurous and well-paced, but it’s the overnight stays that really stand out: my pup gets to relax in a loving, comfortable environment that feels like a vacation for him. Nellie is incredibly reliable, communicative, and genuinely cares about the dogs in their care. They send sweet updates and photos, which always put my mind at ease. My dog doesn’t just get exercised—he gets loved, understood, and truly enjoyed. If you’re looking for someone who treats your dog like family and provides an unbeatable setting for walks and stays, look no further. Nellor is simply the best—five stars aren’t enough!

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Schedule

I work/consult from home, occasionally need to leave for a couple hours to go to the gym or the store. I’m pretty active and like to go on daily walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I’m willing to come over and take your dog out for a walk if they are comfortable with me doing so. If you’re able to bring the dogs to my home for an extended stay, I will provide a loving safe environment for them, with frequent potty breaks and one to two long walks per day. I’ll follow your instructions on what is best for your pet.

Pets

A typical day

We would start the day by waking up, taking in the outside for a potty break in a quick stroll around the block. Then come back inside and have breakfast, which is always exciting followed by a long walk or a visit to the doggie park where we can throw the ball around. Depends on if the dog is ball motivated or what other activities they like to do. I like to have a lot of playtime built into the day.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Nellie can host up to 2 pets per night
It’s important for me to know if your dog has any special needs or any behaviors that I should look out for. If the dog isn’t training, I’d love to partner with you on how to support this for the family and the dog.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.